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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1958
Page
10
Local Social Security Office answers questions on dependents of disabled workers. It covers eligibility for wife and daughter, automatic payments, filing procedures, start month September 1958, age limits for non child cases, vocational rehabilitation requirements, and where to file claims at the nearest office.
A New York notice promotes Dristan Tablets as a fast acting sinus relief that drains congestion and pressure without discomfort. The tablet reportedly delivers medication through the bloodstream to shrink swollen sinus doors and improve drainage, with a 98 cent price for a 24 count bottle and a full money back guarantee.
Demo headquarters at 118 S. Fayette St. opens with Mrs. Mel Harvey as office manager. First signer J. Frank Williams declares lifelong Democrat. Hours 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. daily until Oct 20. later 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Women's division runs 1 to 5 p.m. meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Men’s division runs 6 to 10 p.m. for volunteers and information on absentee ballots.
The notice claims rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatism were cured enabling a return to active life. It invites readers to contact Mrs Lela S Wier at 2805 Arbor Hills Drive Jackson Mississippi for free information on how relief was obtained.
The County Court and Beckley Chamber of Commerce earned second place at the Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins amid 38 floats and 37 bands. Raleigh County’s entry spotlighted coal with a realistic miner, car of coal, and mine track, with Miss Melva Ann Miller and others attending as royal escorts. Anderson credited Mrs. Fred Hurt for the portrayal and noted numerous local dignitaries and princesses from Beckley and surrounding areas graced the festival procession.
The Rev. Perry Frea Stone, of Davis, evangelist for revival services at Sprague Church of God. Services run through Oct. 12 with weekday 7:30 p.m. sessions and Sunday services. Special singing each evening. Stone is accompanied by his wife who plays accordion and piano.
Beckley Association of Insurance Agents designates area children as Junior Fire Marshals for National Fire Prevention Week. Reps will visit schools to hand out home inspection forms to find and fix fire hazards. Students returning forms earn a red fireman’s hat and ring.
The Raleigh County Parent-Teacher Association Council endorsed the better schools amendment at a Monday night session led by Dr. James Farris at Beckley Junior High. The group will distribute 50 000 pamphlets explaining the measure with help from principal and teacher organizations. future meetings open to the public are slated for Nov. 3, while Beckley was chosen as the 1959 West Virginia Congress convention site for Nov. 8 and 9.
New York AP reports Steelways magazine lists 33 companies making structural shapes 64 hot rolled bars 44 cold finished bars 59 wire and wire products 24 cold rolled sheets 63 stainless steel, illustrating broad competition and capacity across steel sectors.
The U S Bureau of Mines reports 1 080 non fatal injuries in June 1958 bringing six month total to 7 185 down 27 percent from June 1957 and 22 percent from six months prior The June injury rate improved six percent year over year while six month rate rose four percent Fatalities fell to 24 in June with a rate of 0 96 per million hours and six month total 153 at 0 99 The declines come as employment hours and production also fell by double digits in June and the first half of 1958 compared with 1957 values
Advertising expert Lawrence Valenstein of Grey Advertising cites newspapers as the most flexible medium. He says ads can be tailored to local markets, choosing sizes, placements, and typefaces to fit community needs. The local paper reflects and serves its own community, making local sales most efficient.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway reports September net income of 6.205 million, a monthly record, with 76 cents a share. Nine‑month earnings total 33.998 million at 4.18 a share. September gross revenue 33.224 million, merchandise revenue reaches 14.0 million, topping 1957 levels.
An El Paso sportswriter reports that bloodshed in Juarez bullrings stems from promoters fighting over Sunday shows. He notes an expected agreement for alternating corrida Sundays and warns the pocketbook may suffer while blood pressure drops.
A fragment notes how Elizabeth Barrett Browning showed her Sonnets From the Portuguese to her husband as he began breakfast, seeking his opinion on the work. The anecdote reflects their intimate literary collaboration and the couple’s creative dynamic.
A contractor from Williamson, Floyd Chafin, slams the home drinks tax as unfair and says grocers feel robbed collecting it. He urges repeal and invites readers to write to the West Virginia Trade Tax Payers Association, P. O. Box 581, Huntington.
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