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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1949

Page

5

The House on Lilac Street Chapter 30

Derrin confronts Dr Bayles in a riverfront tenement as he reveals a vast criminal network. He declares she must vanish to protect the scheme and attempts to drug her with a deadly injection, threatening to erase her body and memory. Derrin realizes his treachery and fate hangs in the balance.

Derrin Dr. Bayles Minny Derria Dr. Reidy Madison Company Werrin Bayles Ile Derra Dr Bay Ruth Hamilton Zimmerman Eiyen

West Virginia briefs report several homicide and civic updates

West Virginia briefs from the Associated Press report a manslaughter arraignment for Russell Herdman in the death of Ina Davis of Fleanor after a Buffalo road incident. A Wellsburg suspect, Negra, is held after confessing to beating Edith Cox Jr. to death. WVU notes fall in overall and GI enrollments. Morgantown hosts a Dairy Short Course and state dairy meeting. Charleston hosts historical society talks and a new police training school near Dunbar with 20 recruits. A WVMA committee begins study of veterans care at the county level.

Associated Press Winfield — State Police J. ~. Gilbert Russell Herdman Buffalo Ina Kathryn Davis Fleanor Gilbert Herdman Miss Davis Buffalo High School MORGANTOWN —_ Jackson Iavn West Virginia University George Hyatt College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics State Dairymen's Association Charleston West Virginian Historical Society Robert Lee Bates Virginia Military Institute Ralph S. Solecki Smithsonian Institution Washington State Police Dunbar Charleston Building Trades Council Sirnce Jamess. Klumpp Kyntington State Medical Association West Virginia Association White Sulphur Springs Veterans Administration State Police Accident Prevention Bureau Edwcart Uber Stary Uber Celdie Wiss Grimet Raleigh County Bank Guardia Janice Slope Tedq Hridi Raleigh County

Mild Diphtheria Cases in Logan County

Logan County health officials report a diphtheria outbreak with 19 cases in three weeks and 222 children vaccinated. Most cases are mild, ages range from six months to 13 years, with five hospitalizations and one still in hospital. Parents rushed children for immunization on Saturday.

Logan Associated Press Logan County Atee Meda Rife Neline Ad Everett Health Department

Horses Burn to Death in Kentucky Fire

Louisville report says twenty seven saddle horses burned to death when a barn on William W. Evans farm near Fern Creek caught fire. Evans, a lawyer and former police court judge pro tem, estimated horse value at 13500 and barn at 10000, with the fire discovered too late to save the animals.

Kentucky Associated Press Louisville William W. Evans Seatonville Road Fern Creek Evans

Willowtown Man Held for Maiming

Willowtown resident Joel Richardson in fair condition at Princeton Memorial Hospital after being shot in the stomach Friday night. William Anthony of Willowtown area faced a maiming charge, waived preliminary action, posted 1500 bond with his father as surety, to await grand jury action. Eye witness Jean Richardson testified Richardson told Anthony to drop his gun and fight fair. Anthony fired as Richardson turned to leave.

Hexister Princeton Joel Richardson Willow~town Princeton Memorial Hospital William Anthony Wiltowlawn Richardson C. Sr. McGuire Jean Richardson H.C Anthony

Pioneer Outpost on Famed River Gets Log School

Elk City Idaho April reports a one room log school rising on the Salmon River known as the River of No Return. The five grade classroom will serve seven local children with aid from the Idaho county school board while ranchers from Malt and old Dixie town provide labor and five students. Donald Watson will teach, joined by local families who haul materials by horse or mule, as the community builds the school themselves.

Associated Press Elk City Idaho United States Sahnon River of No Return Tex Mott Ranch Dixie Donald Watson Tracy Watson Idaho County School Board Mott Monroe Hancock National Geographic Society Okey Gregg Earl Eylemiller Clyde Barlow Watson

Louis to Receive 1949 National Sports Award

Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis is to receive the 1949 national sports award from a Jewish fraternal organization. The presentation is set for Oct. 5, honoring Louis as the fifth recipient after prior honorees Tor Afamiton, Lawson Robertson, Babe Ruth, and Abe Green.

Iets Philadelpina — Brith Sho- Hiom Joe Louis Louis

Editor Dies In New York Home Oswald Villard Remembered

Oswald Garrison Villard aged 77, prominent editor and writer for the New York Post The Nation, died Saturday at his New York home after months of ill health following a stroke. His career spanned editorials and leadership in major publications over decades.

New York Associated Press Oswald Garrison Villard Villard New York Post the Nation

Four Chancery Suits Instituted in Mercer

Princeton new chancery actions entered in circuit court list Edith Foster versus Merion Foster George W Padgett versus Hettie Padgett Georgia Lumber Company versus Paul Worley Helen Worley Bailey Lumber Company C Cheyney and Sidsey Kwass trustees Peggy June Kessinger versus Irvin Franklin Kessinger Other actions include Hubert W Spicer administrator of Delbert Bee Spicer estate versus Joseph A Romayo and William Edward Sarver 10390 damages L E Hall versus Norfolk and Western Railroad 3500 damages Bettie Helen Clifford versus Tri City Traction Company 25000 damages Herbert Roy Kearns versus Motor Mart 1000 damages Beatrice Swinsburg infant suing by R G Ramsey versus George Stringfellow 10000 damages Other chancery suits filed include John Phillippec versus J B West Elizabeth West C Brewer and William Early trustees and C U Koontz state taxi commissioner Martha Bush Taylor versus Cecil Wilson Taylor Jane King Smith versus John Raymond Smith and Maggie E F Clarkston versus Charles W Clarkston

Register State Weiler Princeton Edith Foster Merion L. Foster George W. Padgett Hettie Mae Padgett Georgia Lumber Company A Corporation Paul A. Worley Helen Worley Bailey Lumber Company C. Cheyney Sidsey Kwass Peggy ‘June Kessinger Irvin Franklin Kessinger Hubert R. G. Ramsey George Stringfellow Insade John Phillippec J. B. West Elizabeth West C. Brewer Wiliam Early C. U H. Koontz Martha Bush Taylor Cecil Wilson Taylor Jane ‘King Smith John Raymond Smith Maggie EF. Clarkston Iys Charles W. Clarkston

Princeton Man Killed by Auto in Charleston

The body of Thomas Clinton Pritchett of Princeton who died after a car strike in Charleston Thursday remains at Memorial Funeral Home until final arrangements. He was unmarried and survived by three brothers and one sister, Mrs. J. H. Dishner, James Pritchett, W. T. Pritchett and H. P. Pritchett, all of Princeton.

Princeton Charleston Hexister Weiler McRinceton Thomas Clinton Pritchett Memorial Funeral Home J. H. Dishner James Pritchett W.T. Pritchett H. P. Pritchett

Athens Supervisor To Attend State Meet

C. M. Young, director of teacher training at Concord College, will attend the supervisors' school in Jackson's Mill from October 5 to 7. He will serve on the panel coordinating inservice work at the county level and discuss introducing four new handbooks for public school teachers.

Magisteratare Weer Athens C. M. Young Concord College Jackson's Mill Young

Hot Lunches Begin Today in Princeton Schools

Princeton schools start hot lunches for the cold season. PTA president Mrs. J. EF. Harbert announces the program with lunch committee members named including Mrs. A. L. Inge and others. Also reported are two robberies in Wheeling with a suspected link via identical suspects.

Regstec Suh Princeton J. EF. Harbert Parent- Teacher's Association A. L. Inge Herbert Rowling High Neel Virgie Turner

Weekend Boat Races on Kanawha Opening Slate

Hydroplane and outboard events headline the third annual All West Virginia boat racing championships on the Kanawha River. A free-for-all marathon to St Albans and return leads Saturday’s schedule with inboard rapabouts and hydroplanes racing Sunday.

Associated Press Charleston American Power Boat Association Kanawha River St. Albans

Saturday Puzzle: Mixed Clues and Jumble Terms

A scrambled collection of crossword style clues appears with varied hints such as love, Hebrew prophet, room in harem, insurance terms, and kitchen items. Scattered words hint at wordplay, with numbers suggesting lengths or positions and several foreign language references interwoven.

Administratrix Named for Bowling Estate in Bond Posted

Legal notices announce Stella Bowling administratrix of the estate of Cluenie HH Bowling after posting 550 bond with Justice acting as surety. Appointments include guardians C Machia Midkiff J J A and others. bonds posted for Bernice Gordon Bully White Hagel M Duncan and others with named sureties. Funeral notices render Frank Lambert of Sophia dies age 47. services at Sophia Methodist Church with Rev Hlanken and Rev Kennedy. burial at Hot Coal cemetery. pallbearers listed. arrangements by Williams Funeral.

Ton Stella Cluenie John BR. Gordon, Jr William S. Gordon Howard Surety M. White Uardian Bully White, Jr Ruby G. White Bobby J. White Grover White William Duncan Guardian Hagel M. Duncan O. W. Peiteheu LAMERIN LAM@PKIN Frank Sophia Outar Ber Cinta Rhody Wall Nera Howe Dam Ain Sophia Methodlist Laurie Hlankensup Ronald Kennedy Burzia Jose Hot Coal

Radio Program Schedule Subtleties Rule Daylight Shifts

Eastern standard times govern listings with zone adjustments for central minus one hour and mountain minus two. Stations may alter relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute changes cannot be included.

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Evening Radio Schedule From October 3 Listed Shows

A cluttered OCR listing outlines a Monday October 3 evening program with multiple network shows. It mentions news casts, musical programs, talk formats, dramas, and variety acts with various names and times across CBS UBS and local channels. Strong entities include CBS networks and personalities like Frank Sinatra and Dave Garroway, plus several show titles and time slots.

Avery Suyeds Abe East Klidies Abe-West Networx Mibas West Mustelle Cbs Abe News Cba Frank Sinatra Songa Abe Jack Saints Abe Cps Abe Saim Barlow Nic Televigl Godfrey UBS Television Mae Abe Ler Salem Henry Taylor Falk Bs Sens Voorhees Abe Uadla Theiler Raperts Pantivealle Bani Irina Newareel Mba Mirata Silth Dave Garreway Bob Hawk Inbs Dbs Abe News, Dance Basd 2 His. Be V4:13—News & Variety

Kenova man Fred F. Cyrus named state tax personnel director

Fred F. Cyrus a 30 year old resident of Kenova Wayne County was appointed Saturday as personnel director in the State Tax Department. The announcement lists his local ties and the new duties within the department. The notice reflects official appointment details and regional origin.

Ikfnova Charleston Fred F. Cyrus Kenova Wayne County State Tax Department

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