Goodman quote on nature and virtue
A concise remark by Goodman links good nature to the air of a sound mind and to a generous soul, describing it as the soil where virtue prospers.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1958
Page
2
A concise remark by Goodman links good nature to the air of a sound mind and to a generous soul, describing it as the soil where virtue prospers.
The Miss America pageant in Atlantic City is a $100,000 production with top prizes and extensive endorsements totaling up to $85,000. The event, now televised by CBS, draws contestants from the U S Canada Hawaii Puerto Rico and Alaska with a focus on propriety and public appearances. Many past Misses marry rather than pursue careers, highlighting the pageant’s role as promotion for the area and entertainment industry.
A look at Maine's political evolution from Republican dominance to Democratic gains. The piece recalls past elections, Muskie's governorship, and shifting rural urban dynamics as Maine prepared for September elections with Muskie seeking the Senate seat.
Recovery from the recession has been sharper than initial government forecasts. The fall and winter outlook now points to a possible fall upturn nearing pre 1957 highs, aided by auto industry gains and foreign policy moves toward arms talks and test suspensions. Alaska statehood prompts flag redesign debate as Congress seats arrive.
Hinton Beckley and Princeton chambers push a tri county tourist drive. The piece urges Princeton to offer compelling overnight attractions while highlighting Beckley Grandview State Park and Bluestone State Park as regional draws and noting water oriented recreation booming nationwide.
Peggy Kessinger reports two Army men advancing to private first class. John B Cheatwood, stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC, is married to Verlena and son of Lewis Cheatwood of Glen Jean. Jackie G Preast, son of Jennings and Mrs. Preast of Crab Orchard, serves with the Second Pioneer Battalion at Camp Lejeune NC.
The Arkansas governor remains at odds with federal officials over desegregation. He claims White House pressure shaped his remarks on the Supreme Court order, while aides dodge comment. The 8th Circuit criticized his justification, comparing it to preventing crime by blocking citizens.
The meeting between Jim Corbett and Steve Brodie turns humorous as Brodie jokes about jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, prompting Corbett to realize Brodie meant not onto the bridge. The exchange ends with Corbett walking away in disbelief. A store moves its book department to a larger space, drawing one complaint from a reader upset about the seven floors.
Junior Editors offer a drawing task showing a cannibal sneaking up on an explorer with a prize of $10 to the winner Edwin Nakahara of Wiapahu Hawaii is credited for sending in the entry. Tomorrow asks Was there a real Uncle Remus.
The message asks for daily strength and companionship with God to resist temptation and endure discouragement. It reflects a Brooklyn NY minister's blessing for living nobly as a child of God.
New York’s Earl Wilson recalls meeting the Queen during London theater days and ribbing audiences with blunt sarcasm. He credits Judy Garland for a career boost and shares early gigs at Leon & Eddie’s bar shaping his path to TV and stage stardom.
J. D. Lilly sells his Beckley clothier business to J. L. Meador and C. H. Meador who will operate as Meador Clothing Co. They also purchase the Tuck Davis barber shop and appoint a manager. Marriage licenses issued include J E Bolen with Sarah Lilly and several other couples.
Eighteen jurors were summoned to replace those who failed to appear in circuit court. The roster includes P. , Jennet Beckley, B. F. Jones, Abraham, W. Feazell, Maynor, Orel Meador, Myles Wade Thompson, Cranberry, Pele Me Quade, Beckley, Bryant Halsey, East Gulf, Larkin Gunter, Mabscott, J. W. Wright. Nearby, local contractor Mabscott and crew with power shovels began excavation on a Neville Street lot near the M. F. O'Dell home for a Gulf Refining Co. filling station planned by Ross P. Meadows.
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