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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1949

Page

5

Heart of Happiness chapter teased at Sophia's hats

Ariela Langtry resists delicate fashions as family plans a honeymoon at a remote ranch. Aunt Leta Ainstree worries over Cal Sheridan and Langtry holdings while Ariela longs to return home and escape the ranch and its demands.

Sophia Ariela Mrs. Ainstree Boedster Sports Arieta Cai Arteta Mrs. Ainshee Cal Leta Calvin Langtry Hhauller Martin

West Virginia Aid to School Projects Grants Noted

State School Superintendent W W Trent announced state aid for three county projects totaling 25 000 for two Nellie and Selvasy elementary schools in Nicholas County 23 000 for a music building at Weir High School Weirton and 10 000 to finish an elementary school at Paden City Tyler County.

Byne Associated Press Charleston W. W. Trent Nellie Selvasy Nicholas County Weir High School Weirton Paden City Tyler County

Radio Programs Schedule Listing Various Networks and Shows

A detailed listing of radio programs across networks with times and show titles. Includes News Reports Sports Music Drama Serials and special segments from 0:00 to 11:00 times, noting stations such as nbe abe mbs cbs mts ebs and others and featuring hosts and program names like Frank Sinatra Songs The Lone Ranger Sherlock Holmes and Burns and Allen.

Nbe Ebs Abe West Cba Nbe Newa Cbs Abe Nex Cbs News Abe Mts Ebe Jack Smith Che Pally Abe Pick Haynes Ebs Love & Myatero Chameleon Mr. Malont Abte Gildersleare Christan Draia Abe International Afport Ate Newa Ste Nbc-Tv Groucho Marx Boris Kariof Abe Mr. Feathers Bing Crosby Cbx

Spanish Ballads Preserved by Louisiana Islenos Recordings

Tulane graduate student Frank Goldman records and transcribes Spanish language ballads from isolated Louisiana marsh communities east of New Orleans. The cantos chronicle trapping and fishing life, smuggling stories, and local events, preserving a culture largely unknown in New Orleans.

Associated Press NEW Onleans Tulane Louisiana New Orleans Frank Goldman Telano Lake Borgue Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River Louisiana Territory Canary Islands Istenes Canaries Islend Goldman Navy Shell Beach Lake Borgne Cuba Brooklyn Manhattan Whch

Half-and-Half Dog Beats Bloodhounds on Trail

Tucson based trainer Dan Moore develops a cross between a bloodhound and a foxhound to improve tracking. The crossbreed reportedly works at up to 10 miles per hour in desert conditions and has potential for supplying packs to western sheriff offices. Moore notes patience and careful training are essential as pups learn to track and not chase wildlife.

Associated Press Tucson Ariz South’ West Dan Moore Arizona State Prison Moore Southwest Redington Mountain Trahutiz Pip Bexius

Mechanical Hop Pickers Replacing Indian Labor in Yakima Valley

In Yakima Washington the hop harvest moves with machines replacing Indian labor. Portable and stationary harvesters multiply in the valley where 40 percent of U S hops are grown. The 1949 season saw far fewer workers than earlier years with most hops handpicked by a small labor force.

Associated Press Yakima Wash Imran Yakima’ Alley Marlowe Lesh

State studies hold bids on 2 million road program

Bids totaling about 2 million dollars for road improvements were opened in Charleston. Bose and Ritchie, Inc. of Havenswood submitted the low bid for relocating a section of U.S. Route 60 between Gauley Bridge and Glen Ferris, while other bids covered bridge construction and grading on routes in Wood, Ohio, Putnam, Webster and surrounding counties.

Associated Press Charleston Compassion Bose and Ritchie, Inc Havenswood Gauley Bridge Glen Ferris Maysel Dink Standard Asphalt and Tar Company Marshall Harman Grafton McDowell Virginia State Line Jana Wright Princeton Putnam Cross Creek Steck Ridge Charleston Construction Charlessie Webster Braxton County Atlas Engineering Company Sim G. Polino Eikins

Spurned Groom Takes Own Life After Wedding

In Lynwood California a 20 year old junior college student Thomas Lee Schwader shot himself in his car near the Los Angeles River hours after his wedding to Edna Hamman in Yuma Arizona. A note addressed to Jackie warned that the act is not a reward. The bride said she realized on the trip back that the marriage felt wrong and she told him so before the motel confrontation.

Associated Press Lynwood Thomas Lee Schwader Los Angeles Ishotgun Edna Hamsman Yuma Ariz Jackie A S Compton College

Workers Rescue Trapped Miners After 6 Hour Effort

Fifteen hard coal miners were trapped 60 feet underground at Maple Hill Colliery by a rock tail. Fellow diggers dug for six hours to reopen the blocked tunnel and free the men. They were escorted to the surface via donkey engine and elevator, none seriously injured.

Associated Press Mahanoy City Maple Hill Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Edward Fox

Baltimore Livestock Market Report and Notices

Baltimore livestock prices show mixed demand with calves and hogs selling unevenly, while sheep and miscellaneous items quote varied values. A Washington State Hop Producers Association note and Raleigh County settlement notices appear amid the market details and public notices.

Washington State Hop Producers Association U.S

Budget and Welfare Take Center Stage in 1949 Fiscal Debate

Washington insiders Snyder and Pace told a Senate House subcommittee that budget policy must weigh broader welfare goals beyond yearly balance. They opposed fixed automatic rules for deficits, stressing long term effects and debt reduction amid postwar tax cuts.

Associated Press Washington Prescient Truman Secretary of the Treasury Snyder Frank Pace, Jr Senate House

Fayette alumni to organize by Heglater staff Weiler

Montgomery WV board member William G Thompson will speak at the Fayette County alumni organizational meeting. Morgantown executive secretary Dave Jacobs will also speak. Oak Hill temporary chairman Bob Hosey notes hundreds of local residents eligible for membership.

Fayette University Heglater Staf Weiler Oak Hell William G. Thompsson Montgomery West Virginia University Board of Governors Fayette, ‘County Hawk's Nest Country Firs Dave Jacobs Morgantown State Alumni Association Bob Hosey Oak Hill Fayette

Bidding On State Office Building Delayed After Low Bids

Charleston bids totaling 3.335 million were under review by the State Office Building Commission. They will reconvene Monday to award contracts. Alternates could alter the total, with debates over bronze versus iron frames and concrete versus linoleum doors. The $4.5 million appropriation funds a multi department office complex. J A Jones Construction Co of Charlotte led bids for 700 days at 72.99 million, followed by Virginia Engineering Co at 2.287 million in 800 days and George A Fuller Co of New York at 2.297 million in 450 days.

Associated Press Charleston State Office Building Commission J. A. Jones Construction Company Charlotte N. C Virginia Engineering Company Newport News George A. Fuller Company of New York

Funeral Announcements and Local Ads from Beckley

Obituary notes Mary Susan Whittiker dies at home of her son Paul Stover. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm, services Thursday 11 am at Mrs. Denary Baptist Church, burial Woods Cemetery. Card of thanks from the Hicklin family. Lost and found notices include beagle, dog, and a white envelope with $300. Local services listed for painting, repairs, flooring, and contractor ads. Also optometrist ad for Beckley and various classifieds.

Whittiker Whittiker Mary Susan Agel Ears Odd Paul Stover Lacy Sarensburry Itn Denary Baptist Church the Woods Tromas Creek Arcangerrats Callee Funeral Home Nelle Hicklin Hickiin

Hearing Set in State Court for Tureptone Rate Appeal

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tureptone Company's appeal for higher rates will be argued in state Supreme Court on November 22. A preliminary motion to docket the proceeding for a full hearing and a request to allow a higher rate schedule pending final decision will be heard. The firm contests public service orders granting a third post war increase limited to adding 656000 dollars yearly to gross revenues. Oil refineries nationwide refine 37 million gallons of motor fuel annually.

C&p Associated Press Charleston Chesapeake and Potomac Tureptone Company Supreme Court Public Service Commission

Craig Perrig obituary services set in Macarthur area

Craig Perrig age 73 of Macarthur died at home Monday November 11 at 5 43 am. The body will be taken from Callee Funeral Home to the home Tuesday November 15 at 3 pm. Funeral Wednesday November 16 at 2 pm at the residence with Rev Shirley Donnelly officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers named and flowerbearers listed. Arrangement by Caffee Funeral Home.

Craig Perrig David Preston Macarthur Callee Shirley Donnelly Sunset Memorial Park A. Z. Crawford W. Crawford GL Ronthe S.C. Brooks Lewis Calloni Ted Mullins Hollywood Mission Circle Beckley Masonic Lodge Caffee Guneral

Sewing and Radio Repair Services Advertisement

Repair service for irons toasters polishers sewing machines and auto radios. Pick up and delivery available with guaranteed work. SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO and Wrights Radio Service listed with contact numbers.

Singers Singer Sewing Machine CO South Kanawha St Wright Dial 90

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