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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1948

Page

6

Guy P. Amato Quits Scout Post in Beckley

Guy P. Amato of Beckley resigns as Boy Scout field executive in the Beckley area after four years to take private employment. Gus Walker says Amato will become assistant commissioner in the Piney River District while remaining a volunteer leader. No replacement is expected before year’s start.

Guy P. Amato Beckley Gus Walker Amato Charleston Area Appalachian Council Walker Oscar Vecetlio Piney River District

Funeral services for Lena Childers today

Funeral services are set for 3 30 p m today for Miss Lena Childers who died Sunday night at the family home near Organ Cave. The Rev G F Plybon will officiate at the Hishlaid Park church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother James at home and three sisters Mrs O A Mustain of Clifton Forge and Miss Della Childers and Miss Mary Childers, both at home.

Register Lewisburg Lena Childers Organ Cave Hishlaid Park G. F. Plybon James O. A. Mustain Clifton Forge Della Childers Mary Childers

Television duties invade the home on audience fears

Hollywood writer Paul Garrison warns that TV women pose a greater danger to husbands than film stars. He says visual temptation rises at home when wives dim lights and entertain, urging husbands to go out with friends instead.

Associated Press Hollywood Paul Garrison Lana Turners Hita Wayworths Garrison Garrisson Hubby

Oceana Residents Host Visitors and Recoveries

Mrs Freman Smith returns home in Lorade after visiting Oceana as guest of daughters Eleanor and Joe Lona ker. Bernard Bailey comes home from Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch after treatment. Mrs Grant Hansley confined by illness. Miss Mearl Cook ill at home. Mrs Okey Lamb visiting Craney. Mrs George Conley recovering from Grace Hospital stay. Mrs John Mills returns from vacation in Oceana.

Wmegister Oceana Freman Smith Lorade Yor Eleanor Joe Lonaker L. WW. Barley Rosa Lewis Trout Bernard Bailey Stevens Clinic Welch Elmer Brown Oceana Lhas Mary Bailey Glen Rogers Grant Hansley Hee Mearl Cook Vern Cook Ocepana Wness Okey J. Lamb Craney Koppers City George Conley Grace Hospital John Mills Halifax Bobbie. Goorwin H. E.hankin Ayers

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Jack Aliff Feled in Kopperston

Mrs. Jack Aliff was honored at a bridal shower hosted by the Toneda Baptist Mission Circle and Mrs. Lionel Weir in Kopperston on a Wednesday night. A large group of attendees listed includes Mrs. Marian Harper and Mrs. Kathleen Durbin among many others.

Register Kopperston Jack Aliff Toneda Baptist Mission Circle Lionel Weir Marian Harper Todd Sauls Kathleen Durbin Otis Cook E. Brooks D. P. Lambert Other Stennette J. Earl Cook Dennie Brown Jr Jimmie Cook Wayne Rollins Quentin Cooper Barbe Cook Ray Lester Thomas Long Lester Buckley Rufus Davidson Wallace Lester Minnie Hankin Wade Cozort Jack Moore Norman Cook J. Rush Cook Etta Lamb Roycliff Atlie &. Chambers

Election jitters ease as business holds strong in wake of vote

Economists say the election leaves business and food industry sound, with labor disputes settled by negotiation. forecasts foresee wage increases and labor law revisions while price controls and tax law changes face uncertain congressional outcome. High profits suggest firms may absorb costs, while higher earners seek relief from taxes.

Washington Key West Congress

Mrs Curtis Tilley Feted At Sabine Stork Shower

Sabine state writer reports Mrs G C Farrow hosted a stork shower for Mrs Curtis Tilley at her Sabine home. Attending were Mrs Marie Wilkerson Mrs G C Farrow Mrs Martha Briggs Miss Jewell Philips Mrs Fred Schlager Mrs June Caraban Mrs Nell Stewart Mrs Ruby Jones Mrs Ruby Brown Miss Ruby Tilley Mrs Alfred Tilley Mrs Julia Bailey and Mrs Alton Phillips. Boston Red Sox led the 1947 American League in extra innings with seven wins in nine games.

Curtis Tilley Register Sabine Curtis. Tilley G. C. Farrow Marie Wilkerson Martha Briggs Jewell Philps Fred Schlager June Caraban Nell Stewart Ruby Jones Ruby Brown Ruby Tilley Alfred Tilley Julia Bailey Alton Phillips Boston Red Sox

Mining Group to Attend Institute in Morgantown

A Beckley area mining delegation plans to attend the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute in Morgantown Friday and Saturday. Registration starts Friday at 9 a.m. at Hotel Morgan with talks by W E E Koepler and others on vocational education, mining research, and industry updates. Election of officers is scheduled and Saturday sessions will be informal.

Beckley West Virginia Coal Mining Institute Morgan‘town Morgan W. E. E. Koepler Pocahontas Operators Association Bluefield Charles T. Holland Virginia ‘Polytechnical Institute James H. i Cunningham Bituminous Coal Institute Washington, D. C Martin A. Eliott T ‘Easearch U. S. Bureau of Mines G. R. Spindler School of Mines West Virginia University M. N. Forester Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company Gerald Men Pment Bituminous Coal Research, Inc Philadelphia

Jumping Branch Social News and Local Changes

Jumping Branch notes cite family visits in Mount Hope Ronceverte and Beaver. Teachers Virginia and Frances Deeds attend the State Education Association in Charleston. Local improvements include stock water and pond work by Don Bird and others, plus land leveling by Spill Conservation workers. Bolens rent stores in Coal City to relocate to Nimitz, with Pearl Wiley visiting relatives in Beaver.

Weller Curtis Cox Mount ‘Hope Billy John Redden Handy Hinton Roscoe Meadows Bill Deeds Sandra Jimmie F. T. Hill Dixie Iva Dodd Ronceverte James Vandal Don Bird Grace Waddell O. W. Crook Jack Hinton Lon Meadows Herbert Bolen Coal City Thomas Nimitz Pearl Wiley Beaver E. C. Crook

Davy Soldier Now Stationed in Japan

Davy Raymond Lambert son of Asie Lambert of Davy has been assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment of the 21st Infantry Division commanded by Major General William B. Kean. He entered the U S Army May 10 1948 and trained at Fort Jackson S C before shipping overseas to Japan September 3 1948.

Davy Raymond Lambert Asie Lambert 27Th Infantry 21Th Infantry Division William B. Kean Lambert United States Army Fort Jackson S. C Japan

Pineville Personalities Share Weekend Visits

Pineville residents and relatives gathered for weekend visits across nearby towns. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kerr I. Kelly and children James and Gayle from Mullens visiting the Welch family, and M. M. Pentruff and sons Bobby Lee and Jackie of Princeton with Mrs. C. H. Cook and son Chester of Belle. Other visitors traveled from Charleston, Princeton, Caretta, Bud, Beckley, Oceana, and Roanoke to spend time with local families.

Ty Register Pineville Kerr Vy ‘I. Kelly James Gayle C. A. Welch Mullens M. M Pentruff Bobby Lee Jackie Princeton C. HW Cook Chester Belle Welch James E. Stone Sloane W. F. Rose Agee Stewart Thomas Rosalie Robert Runyon Bud Fred Canterbury Logan L. &. Shannon W. S. Smith Beckley Robert Cook Clear Fork L. L. Shannon C. P. Simmons Oceana Roy S. Rector Virgil Goode Re Ters Louise Frances Lena Brunty Floyd Graham Carl Tilley Beaver Frances Bailey Roanoke Robert M. Worrell Julia Worrell Karen

Rushees Honored At Sorority Party At Concord College

Thirty five girls were honored at the Concord College iMpha Sigma Tau rush party in Athens. Attendees included Jo Ann Caperton Lou Barbery and Marjorie Scott. Patronesses Miss Mac R Hunter and others assisted with refreshments and decorations. Volunteers from multiple towns staffed committees for decorations invitations refreshments and the program. Kangaroos cannot be fed but can be steered by their tails.

Athens Concord College iMpha Sigma Tau Jo Ann Caperton Lou Barbery Marjorie Scott Yushees Mac R. Hunter R. E.’ Klingensmith H. A. Wells Jo Goode Jo Caperton Frances Maupin Betty Bates Princeton Bersie Crockett Jo Maddy Hinton Betty Roncaglione Amonate Rand Doris Wagner Bluefield iGloria Morris Beckley Bernice Meek Tazewell

Scout Troop 65 Begins 25th Year

Scout Troop 65 marks its 25th year with Guy F. Amato of the Appalachian Council announcing Raleigh County American Legion Post No 32 will sponsor the troop. Isadore R. Wein is named scout master with Morki R. Wein as assistant. Post 22 commander Glenn Shanklin says the Legion will push a stronger scouting program to advance its Americanism efforts.

Guy F. Amato Appalachian Council Raleigh County American Legion Post No. 32 Dana K. Amick Okey Mills Charles Levine Charles Crawford, Jr Bernard Martin Isadore R. Wein Morki R. Wein Milford Berman F Red Godin Don Hensey Bob Thompson Duke Bill Payne Buzzy Pete Vines Glen Doug Hogue David Dunkley Harold Harvit Jimmy Lucas John Holliday Peter Ellenhogen Bill King Fred Courey Bill McCutcheon Glenn Shanklin Post 22 Legion

Delphia Officers Named at Meet in Princeton

Mrs. C. T. Sni ion was elected president of the Princeton Delphia Club at a meeting hosted by Mrs. R. L. Dugan on Worth Walker Street. Officers named include Mrs. Joe McMullen as secretary and Mrs. Dewey Bailey as treasurer. The program theme was "The History of Money" with coins shown by members. Colonel and Mrs. Charles Riley displayed coins from his foreign service. Guests included Mrs. Edward Stubblefield and Mrs. G. S. Gadd. The club voted to meet on the.

Register Princeton C. T. Sni Ion Princeton Delphia Club R. L. Dugan Worth Walker Street Joe. McMullen Dewey Bailey G. B. Halstead Charles Riley Army ST. Bird Jane Bird Blanche McDaniel J. L. Fredeking Edward Stubblefield G . S. Gadd

Radio Program Time Zones and Scheduling Notes

Eastern standard times are used. Central subtract one hour mountain subtract two hours. Some stations adjust relay to fit local schedules. Last minute changes cannot be included.

TV Listing and Broadcast Schedule Highlights

Daily newscasts, sports summaries, talk shows, and music segments are scheduled across networks. Notable entries include News and Commentaries with Fullen Lewis Jr, Jack Smith Show on CBS, We the People with Gabriel Heatter, Fibber and Molly, and Detroit Symphony at evening hours.

Tvaning Abe Dbs Bilent Abc-Enet Trepeat Abe-Iest Sltent Khidies Our Trepeath Mbs Dhs Abe Lowe Thomas Trepeat Cls Abe Fullen Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Bob Denshy jMusic Nena Cbs Sports Cbs Abe Cee O'Hanlon Judy—abe North Cba Foun Hy Gardner Bob Hope We the People Gabriel Heatter Comiment Cuigi Detroit Symphony Cbs American Forum Ebe meEs Abe West

Funeral services for Mrs Lennie Kasey of Princewick

Mrs Lennie Kasey 78 of Princewick died at her daughter's home Monday. The body will move from Caffee Funeral Home to the daughter’s home Tuesday at 2 am. Funeral services set for Wednesday November 17 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church Princewick with Rev Bob McKenney officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Catlee Funeral Home.

Kasey Kasey Lennie Princewick Mitchell's Ridge Dewey L Crawford First Baptist Church Bob McKenney Fhillips Phillips Andrew Jackson Wseas Scarbro Bosprat Stourt View Methodist Church Aldercon Randolph Johnson Phillips Cemetery Mount View Chester McAllister Richard McAllister Junior Sheppard Milburn Phillips Aaroh Phillips Eugene Phillips

Obituaries And Notices In Becket Beckley Area

Obituary and classified notices list funeral arrangements for Phillips and Houthins families. Includes memorials for John Preston and Granville S Houtchins, with funeral details at Stourt View Methodist Church and Phillips Cemetery Mount View. Lost and found items noted with owners and rewards. various local ads and services.

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