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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1948

Page

2

Patteson Neely Rally Tonight In Pineville

Democratic candidate Okey L. Patteson and M. N. Neely will speak at a Pineville Wyoming courthouse rally tonight as part of their joint bid for governor and U.S. Senate. Republican rivals Horeman and Hevercomb did not schedule speeches tonight.

Patteson Neely Pineville Okey L. Patteson M. NM. Neely U.S. Senate Wyoming Court House Herbert S. Horeman Sen Hevercomb Revercomb Moundsville Democratic Party

New stainless steel passenger cars shown for Hinton viewers

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway displays its new all stainless steel passenger cars for residents of Hinton on Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. The 46 cars were unveiled in Washington, D. C. earlier and feature miniature motion picture sections individual seat radios nursery service tavern and domed observation cars. Charleston residents may inspect Friday Huntington area Saturday. Budd Company supplied the cars.

Hinton Register Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Washington, D._C Charleston Huntington Area Budd Company of Philadelphia

Extension Workers To Attend Meeting

Three Raleigh County men will attend the state annual conference of extension workers atENS Mill Monday October. They are Farm Agent H. B.Thomas 4-H Director Clarence Wooten and Assistant Extension Forester A B Lyon. Topics include facilities and finances for county extension programs county extension program county office administration and how the State Extension Staff can help strengthen county programs youth extension's responsibility in matters of public policy and county administration and facilities.

Raleigh County Ens Mill H. B .Thomas Clarence ‘Wooten A. B. Lyon

Firemen Sponsor Fayetteville Play at High School Auditorium

Fayetteville Fire Department presents Fun for You a musical stage show at Fayetteville High School auditorium tomorrow and Thursday. The program features impersonations of Story Hour characters plus local talent and a post show dance on Thursday night.

Register Fayetteville Fayetteville High School

Merit Pay Raises Without Union Consent Illegal

The Supreme Court refused to hear an employer appeal, leaving the Sixth Circuit ruling that merit pay must involve the bargaining union. Labor experts say the impact will be limited to small firms where merit increases are common, not mass production.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court High Court Sixth ‘Circuit Court of Appeals Cincinnati

Wallaceites File Election Appeal

The Progressive Party of West Virginia asked the Supreme Court to place its gubernatorial candidate Henry Harvey Welch on the November ballot by mandamus against Secretary D. Pitt O Brien. O Brien returned the nomination October 1, citing an attorney general opinion.

Associated Press Charleston Progressive Party of West Virginia Supreme Court D. Pitt O'Brien Henry Harvey Welch Steamfitter Harvey Progressive Party O’brien

Dr Horsch to Speak On Natural Resources

Dr Horsch, president of West Virginia Institute of Technology, will speak on natural resources in West Virginia. The address is set for 7 30 p m Thursday in Beckley at a New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute meeting in the Memorial Building.

West Virginia Beckley JM. J. Horsch WestVirginia Institute of Technology Horsch New River and Winding Gulf

Veronica Lake Sued by Mother for Support

Los Angeles reports Veronica Lake faces a civil suit from her mother, Constance Keane, claiming she invested nearly $10,000 to foster the actress’s career and was left destitute. Keane seeks 500 monthly support and back payments, naming Lake and her husband Andre De Toth as defendants.

Associated Press Los Angeles Veronica Lake Constance Veronica Keane Iacress Miss Lake Hugh A. Keane New York Jake Keane Andre de Toth

Quinnimont Man Held To Grand Jury Action

Fayetteville Johnnie Agner of Quinnimont District is held to the Fayette County grand jury on a charge of threatening to kill Magistrate F R Small of Quin nimont presided at the preliminary hearing Meadores says Agner allegedly threw rocks at the Meadows home to carry out the threat Jesse Elliott is held under a 500 dollar bond charged with stabbing Julia Owens Magistrate Montgomery Hancock filed a transcript confirming Elliott’s bond and charge

Register Fayettevile Johnnie Agner Quinnimont Fayette County Grand Jury F. R. Small Agner Ic. A. Meadows Meadows Montgomery Hancock Montgomery Jessse Ellitt Julia Owens

Railroads seek eight percent freight rate rise

The Associated Press reports rail carriers petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for an immediate eight percent freight rate increase, tied to a wage hike for conductors and trainmen. They say a broader 13 percent rise would follow after the commission reviews a proposed 13 percent permanent increase.

Christopher Columbus San Salvador Associated Press Beckley Washington Iindustry Jeigh County Clerk's Office Post Joffice Merce Commission Patton Thianine New World Indiacrease Jacob Aronson New York Central System Aronson 4ICC

Fisher Accepts Indiana Position

Mullens West Virginia to Indianapolis Indiana Baker Trust Company hires Clayton Fisher former Mullens High School commercial teacher and former bank cashier at People's Bank of Mullens. Fisher resigns July 30 and will begin duties November 1 and move to Indianapolis after housing arranged. Mountain Broadcasting Service seeks FM permit for Princeton station.

Ay Register Mullens Clayton D. Fisher People’s Bank of Mulens Baker Trust Company of Indianapolis Iind Fisher Peru Ind Mullens High School Union Power Company Fishers Indianapolis Washington — Mountain Broadcasting Service, Inc The Communications Commission Princeton

Bluestone Dog Club Holds Sixth Bench Show

The Bluestone Bird Dog Club held its sixth annual bench show at Woods Motor Company in Princeton on Saturday. Co chairs were John Conley and Tommy Elmore. Judges were William T. Goodstow of Bluefield and Dave Rowe of Tazewell. Prizes went to Dr. W. H. Wallingford, John Conley, and H. W. P. Hanniott, with the grand prize awarded to Dr. Wallingford.

Register Princeton Bluestone Bird Dog Club the Woods Motor Company John Conley Tommy Elmore William T. Goodstow Bluefield Dave Rowe Tazewell W. H. Wallingford HW. P. Hanniott

Lavoptike Eye Relief Ad Promises Fast Comfort

An old promotional copy touts Lavoptike for burning inflammation soreness and itching. It claims cooling soothing relief for tired eyes with an eye cup included and a money back guarantee. Thousands praise the product after 30 years on the market.

Pate Charged With Assault In Oak Hill

N A Pate will be arraigned at 7 30 p m tonight before Magistrate W H Level for an assault on his wife Betty Jane at their business on Summerlee Road about 1145 p m yesterday. Police warrant says he accosted her with a deadly instrument with intent to maim disable and kill. She treated at Oak Hill Hospital for a severe cut to her left arm. Also arrested for intoxication.

Oak Hill N. A Pate Tefore W. H. Level Betty Jane Summerlee Road Oak Hill Hospital

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