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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1947

Page

5

Toledo Dancing Girl Faces Trial For Havana Harbor Murder

Patricia Schmidt known as Latra, a Toledo Ohio dancer, faces a Havana court on murder charges after Lester Mee died from a gunshot aboard the Satira in Havana Harbor. Witnesses recount a fatal confrontation as prosecutors seek 30 years for Schmidt and six years for Jackson, with civil damages proposed against Schmidt and Jackson.

Toledo Havana Harbor Associated Press Havana Patricia Schmidt Ohio Lester Mee Chicago Mee Saura Morro Castle Schmidt Patricia Satira Charles Jackson River Forest Jackson Lester E. Mee

Brooklyn and Cincinnati combine in wide NL box score

Brooklyn and Cincinnati produced a high scoring box score with Stanky Reiser and Walker among the run scorers. Branca and Walters pitched for their clubs while Hernandez and Lindell contributed offense for St Louis and New York in the doubleheader context.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Miller Irzenson II Adams Reese Ss Kluszwskix Branca Zientara Peole Walters Peterson Poland Tatum Stanky Reiser Walker Bermanski Baumholtz Adams Young Bawards Hermanski Lukon Hatton Edwards Herranski Robinson St. Louis Abhoa New York Dilnger Frey Zarilla Henrich Erdino Lindell If Heath Berralf Stephens Clark Judnich Ib Coleman Moss Phillips Brown Lollar Starr Rigney Schadnst Kerr Jones Zoldak Drews Gumpert Johnson Wensloff Thomson Musial Houk Mize Slughter Cooper Northey Chicago J Brecheen York Wiliams Wilks Tucker Cf Doerr Imedick Valaesa Ss Melerf Staley Michaels alFones Treshee Wtebbetts Papish

Chairmen Named By Legion Auxiliary at Hill Meeting

At a recent American Legion Auxiliary gathering hosted by Mrs. C. R. Hill at Oak Hill, committee chairmen were appointed. Appointments include Mrs. E. H. Harvey for Americanism and juniors, Mrs. D. Whitney for child welfare and war mothers, Mrs. G. J. Thomas for rehabilitation and employment, and others across education, legislation, community service, and hospital visitors.

Legion Auxiliary Oak Hill American Legion Auxiliary C. R. Hill EH. D. Harvey D. D. Whitney G. J. Thomas Lillian Rapa H. G. McGinley National News C. C. Neal Jack Mason C. E. Duncan L. C. Allman R. P. Hannah H. G McGinley H. D. Harvey J. F. Hindson

Funeral Held for Wyoming Native

Final rites were held for Albert Morgan 70 of Marytown Wyoming County born 1877 son of Amos Morgan. He lived in McDowell County 23 years and Marytown 3 years and last worked for Kingston Pocahontas Coal Co at Hemphill.

Register Pineville Wolf Pen Albert Morgan Marytown Welch Wyoming County Amos Morgan McDowell County Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company Hemphill

Army to Drop Giant Dud Bomb In Experiment

The Army plans the first test of its 42 000 pound king size bomb as a dud drop from an airplane. Later tests will release the weapon from ground positions to study fall pattern and penetration. Officials compare potential use to heavy blasting without atomic contamination.

Associated Press Washington Army Army Air Force Army Ordnance Iai

Admiralty Report Praises British Air Force Defiance

London based report from captured German documents notes RAF resistance thwarted Hitler’s Sea Lion invasion plan. It cites Raeder’s early doubts, air superiority requirements, and the decisive British fighter defense that weakened German attempts in 1940.

Admiralty Royal Air Force Associated Press London Winston Churchill English Channel Hitler England Erich Raeder Raeder Britain High Command

Baltimore Livestock Market Report

U S Dept. of Agriculture notes in Baltimore cattle receipts near 500 with mixed classes. Beef cows and calves sold steady to unchanged while hogs remained active and steady with gains in lighter weights and larger sows priced around 22.25 to 24.00.

Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agr

Mrs Julia Bozo dies at 53 in Scarbro

Mrs Julia Bozo of Scarbro died at Oak Hill Hospital on Sunday September 4. Funeral services are set for Thursday September 18 at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church in Scarbro with Father Edward Biss officiating. Burial will follow at Highlawn Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the home Tuesday at 4 p.m. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home Monuments.

Bozo Julia Scarbro Oak Hill Hospital Edward Biss Highlawn Memorial Park Tyree

Lost and Found Ad and Service Listings

Classified notices for lost item a black change purse at Amigo ball diamond and numerous ads for painting electrical and moving services, appliance repair and sales, landscaping and equipment rental, help wanted, livestock for sale, and miscellaneous goods in Beckley area. Includes names and contact telephones and local business listings.

Amigo Ball M. F. Gilley Daniels W. Va R. H. Andrews Hatcher F and Grimmett Clyde St Harvey Vmpasia G. Thomas Beckley W. A. Callahan Lester Mr Lively Alvis R. Williams Coal St General Electric Nixon Furniture. Co NORGE Man Lowe Brothers Electric Co Electrolux Dial E. Beckley Baker Radio & Electric Service South Kanawha St Dial Beckley Stove Singer Sewing Machine CO Wright’s Crab Orchard Cremens Apply Regina Sweeper Co Temple Trect Rahal Motor Third Avenue

Stars BATTING: Gordon brothers pace wins in baseball

Joe Gordon of the Indians slugged two homers his 28th and 29th driving in four as Bob Feller beat the Athletics 5 3 Sid Gordon of the Giants collected three singles and his 12th homer with two RBIs to power a 7 2 victory over the Cardinals Denny Galehouse earned the win as the Red Sox blanked the White Sox 5 0 with six hits for his 10th victory

Joe Gordon Indians Sid Gordon Giants Joe Bob Feller Athletics Sid Cards Fitching Denny Galehouse Red Sox White Sox

Union of England Wales and Scotland Formed in 1707

The kingdoms of England Wales and Scotland joined to form a single sovereign state in 1707, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and altering political and constitutional structures across the islands. It marked a major shift in governance and national identity.

England Wales Scotland

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