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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1948

Page

2

Grange rejects subsidies to keep farm prices in balance

National Grange committee reports against direct cash subsidies and crop controls. It calls output and market forces key to farm prosperity, endorses soil conservation subsidies and price supports only as last resort to curb surpluses, while backing school lunch and food stamp programs.

Ovid A. Martin Prees Farm Reporter Portland National Grange Convention Farm Organization Grange Agriculture Committee Scrop Epresmona Grange J. W Fichter Treas House Committee On Agriculture Congress Rep Cooley Dic Grange Committee Viarm Refort

Paris Denies Disagreement Reports Over Berlin Talks

French government spokesman Francois Miterrand denied press claims of a rift among leaders on Berlin talks. He said France stands with the United States and Britain against duress negotiations with the Soviet Union, urging conciliation to resolve the Berlin crisis.

Associated Press Paris France United States Britain Russia Berlin Francois Mitterand Mitterand Atate For Subert Schuman Grafton Ona C Tryzve Lie Jeffreys John Hugh Evans H. W. Evatt United Nations Theicy Foreign’ Ministry United Cab- Murphy Kittle Lie Evatt

West Virginia State Senate Seat Goes to Mitchell

Secretary of State certifies William Billy Mitchell of Welch as state senator for the Sixth District. Mitchell tallies 32 414 votes to 14 386 for Republican J G Hunt of Welch. Board of Public Works approves a 658 000 bond issue for Parkersburg public improvements, authorized by voters on September 28.

Associated Press Charleston William Billy Mitchell Welch Mitchell Republian J. G. Hunt Board of Public Works Parkersburg China Wiley Wis Senate House Bridges R-Nh 80Th Congress

West Virginia Tuberculosis Association Sets Christmas Sale Goal

The executive committee of the West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association set a goal of 194000 dollars from proceeds of the annual Christmas peal sale at a meeting in Clarksburg.

Clarksburg West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association

Albany Group Faces GOP Shakeup Requests

Arizona national committeeman Clarence Budington Kelland calls for firing the so called Albany group from party control as the Republican leadership delay a leadership showdown. He criticizes the defeated presidential campaign as arrogant and insincere. A meeting is expected after year’s start to hear member views.

Associated Press Washington Republican National Committee Clarence Budington Kelland Arizona Republicans Albany Kelland National Jsorai Hilicomey Hugh D. Scott, Jr GOP Thomas E. Dewey

13th Pa Town Seeks Name Of Jefferson

Taxpayers of Jefferson Township Allegheny County seek incorporation under the name Jefferson. Judge Russell H Adams referred the issue to the Pennsylvania Superior Court noting existing Jeffersons in Greene County and a Jefferson Borough. Attorney Leo Eastman argued 12 municipalities already named Jefferson in the state and one more would not matter.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Superior Court Jefferson Township Allegheny County Jefferson Russell H. Adams Greene County Jefferson Borough Leo Eastman Adams State Superior Court

Thomas Hearing Slated Jan 10 on Payroll Conspiracy

Rep J Parnell Thomas faces trial January 10 in Washington on charges of fraud and conspiracy over salary kickbacks. He pleaded innocent at a surprise arraignment and was fingerprinted then released on 1000 dollars bond.

Associated Press Washington J. Parnell Thomas New Jersey Thomas Jauc Richmond Keech, Inc Associated

Mrs Sallie Caldwell Dies At Beckley Home

Mrs. Sallie M Caldwell 1 died early today at her daughter’s home 212 Vine Street Beckley Born in Tazewell County Va she spent girlhood in North Carolina and lived near Ballengee Summers County 25 years Her husband died in 1931 She is survived by three sons Carlis W Caldwell Whipple J E Caldwell Ballengee J Caldwell Hinton four daughters Mrs Arnott Mrs Homer Parker Ronceverte Mrs Charles Cox Toledo Ohio Mrs Rahama Richardson Ballengee Two brothers A J Myers Carp Lake Mich J G Myers Saltville Va one sister Mrs A W Wilbourn Roanoke and 20 grandchildren Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p m Thursday at Ballengee The Philadelphia Eagles have won five of the last six games against the Washington Redskins.

Sallie M. Caldwell Harry F. Arnott Vine Street Beckley Tazewell County North Carolina Ballengee Summers County Carlis W. Caldwell Whipple J. E. Caldwell J. ©. Caldwell Hinton Arnott Homer Parker Ronceverte Charles Cox Toledo Ohio Rahama Richardson A. J. Myers Carp Lake Mich J. G. Myers Saltville A. W. Wilbourn Roanoke

Specialized Treatment for Rheumatism Offered by Ball Clinic

Excelsior Springs Missouri November readers are offered a free book on a specialized rheumatism and arthritis treatment that blends Ball Clinic methods with mineral waters and baths. No obligation to request the book, which argues drugs only provide temporary relief and outlines potential long term relief.

Excelsior Springs Ball Clinic Eral Pinearitis

Donahue Funeral Set for Wednesday

Funeral services for Donahue will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home of the Millers family in Benett U.S. Hockey League note and Vivian Bartholome are not clearly connected. Survivors include E. T. Donahue of Fredericksburg Virginia and G. R. Quarles of Winchester Virginia. The service will be conducted by the Rev. S. Tyler. Burial at Killtop Cemetery. A prior report noted a bond posted for speeding on East Main Street by James Watters of Beckley.

Oak Hill James Watters Beckley East Main Street Register Far Bartholome Stinneapolis Millers Benett Dallas Mahne McCallister Gumday S. Tyler Killtop E. T. Donahue Fredericksburg G. R. Quarles Winchester

Circle One Hosts Mount Hope Presbyterian Circle Meeting

Hostesses Mrs. A F Kisar Mrs C R Harnsbarger and Mrs R W Bailey led Circle One at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church. Bible study by Mrs E W Caperton and talk on a survey by Mrs Tom Wiechel. Auxiliary meeting dates announced and Thanksgiving service noted. Guests Dr and Mrs W W Pharr attended.

Register Mount Hope W. W. Hunter Oswald Methodist Church W. W. Pharr

Wyoming Miner Hurt In Slate Fall At Gaston Coal Mine

Hobart Stanley, 48, of Micajah Ridge, Beckley is in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital. He suffered nose and rib fractures, facial abrasions, and injuries to his right wrist and leg after a piece of falling slate at the Alpeca mine broke loose around 2 p m yesterday.

Wyoming

Special Wyoming County Teachers Meeting Canceled

A special meeting of Wyoming County teachers at Pineville High School was canceled. No reason given for the abrupt change, and guest speaker Miss Hewrey, former SEA president and public relations director, was to visit with Future Teachers of America groups.

Wyoming County Register Pineville Wyoming Pinevile High School Em. Neily Muliens Mig Corris Mewrey Hewrey State Education Association the Sea

Youth skating party postponed by Beckley Methodist group

Mrs. Pansy Riffe, counselor, announced the youth fellowship skating party at the Methodist Temple Beckley has been postponed. The group will instead attend the Oak Hill Methodist Church event Sunday at 6 15 p m.

Pansy Riffe Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Temple Beckley Oak Iill Methodist Church

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