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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1956

Page

4

Eligibility List Of Postmasters To be Released

Washington House subcommittee chair Moss says the Civil Service Commission will release eligible postmaster candidates after the Post Office Department gets the list. Applicants must take civil service exams and the top three may be appointed. Moss calls secrecy a step toward transparency for local postmasters.

Washington Moss Dcalif House Government Information Civil Service Commission Post Office Department Post Office Civil Service Mass

Tinker the kinkajou entertains at Bronx Zoo lecture exhibit

The South American kinkajou Tinker at New York's Bronx Zoo serves as a lecture exhibit for the Board of Education. The fruit eater, a raccoon family member, enjoys bananas apples and oranges along with raisin bread eggs and string beans. Also noted are Spain’s 175 fairs and festivals planned for September October and November.

Aome Tinker Kate Kinkajou New York Bronx Zoo Raccoon New York Board of Education Kinkajou

Popcorn Polls Hint at Presidential Vote in 192 Pop Vote

Nashville businessman Jim Blevins plans a large scale popcorn poll to gauge support for Eisenhower-Nixon versus Stevenson-Kefauver. He will distribute 25 million containers split between the two tickets and have certified public accountants tally consumer preferences.

Nashville Tenn. U Jim Blevins Blevins Eisenhower-Nixon Stevenson-Kefauver Certified Public Accountants

Morning Ride Sparks Tension Over Hotel Property

Rita wakes to birds and sun while weighing Alvarez's offer on the vacant property and whether to tell Priscilla. She shares a breakfast ride with Bill, a charming stranger, who hints at Alvarez and Peggy Pomeroy while she navigates attraction and unresolved fate of the deal.

Rita Priscilla Alvarez Mr. Todd Lookout House Bal al Writer Maud Tam Bill

The Great John L Swimwear Debuts in Los Angeles

Jantzen unveils The Great John L as its latest men s swimwear line in Los Angeles. The design evokes mid century style and aims to refresh men s summer wear with a nostalgic look.

John L Jantzen Los Angeles

Burns Prove Fatal For Charleston Woman

Mrs. Janice Hoylman Reiser, 40, died after being rescued from a second story bedroom fire in Charleston. Fire Capt. Bill Maddox pulled her from the blaze early Saturday. she suffered burns to about half her body and died from complications. Her husband and son survive. another fatal fire had occurred in the area days earlier.

Charleston Charles Iton Janice Hoylman Reiser Bill Maddox Reiser Reva June Willard

Six Greene Children Stricken by Polio in Two Weeks

In Lacrosse Wisconsin six of eight Greene children contracted paralytic polio within two weeks. Gerald 10 Monica 12 Erma 14 Julian 16 Arlyn 18 Neal 30, Neal confined to St Francis Iron lung. Monica is mobile with a paralyzed left leg. The other two sons Eugene in the Navy and George in Chicago are away from home.

Eugene George Chicago

Ex-Wheeling Woman Crowned Mrs U S Navy

Beverly Thornburg Ellis of Wheeling West Virginia is named Mrs U S Navy after a Sept 24 tour kickoff. The 25 year old wife of a Norfolk based petty officer was chosen from 31 finalists from around the world for her support of her husband’s naval career. Her husband Alfred Ellis is from Nutley New Jersey and the couple has two children.

Long Beach Calif US. Navy Beverly Thornburg Ellis Norfolk Ellis Wheeling Alfred Nut'ey U.S. Navy Hawaii

Lieutenant Promoted in Wheeling Police

Wheeling appoints A Lieutenant William J. Thomas 44 as chief of police on Saturday. Bauman remains in tac it as a sergeant, succeeding Martellus A. Bauman in the role.

Wheeling Wiliam J. Thomas Thomas Martellus A.bauman

Collision Kills Eight in West Coast Crash

Eight people died in a Sunday night two car collision near Lax Wales. A lone youth survived in critical condition at Orlando General Hospital. Airman Leonard Johnson 28 of Winter Haven Pinecastle AFB and Frank Gann 25 a citrus worker Eloise were among the dead. Lonnie Stevenson 56 driver of the second car his wife Altha 42 Erlene Stevenson 17 8 Ruby Lee and an unidentified woman were Negro. The survivor is believed to be the son of the unidentified woman. Trooper Edlin said Johnson apparently drove rapidly and lost control.

Orlando General Hospital A. P. Edin Ronald Laiskell Leonard Johnson Winter Haven Pinecastle Air Force Base Frank ©. Gann Eloise Lonnie Stevenson Pierce Altha Erlene Stevenson Ruby Lee Edlin Johnson

Death Ends Argument in Huntington Family Tragedy

Mrs. By Mitchell, 52, died Sunday night from a brain hemorrhage after a quarrel with her husband on Saturday. Autopsy suggested possible hypertension. Husband Ben Mitchell had been held on felonious assault charges and was released following the autopsy report.

Huntington By Mitchell Ben

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

An ad-style notice suggests FAL powder to keep false teeth secure and odor-free. It promotes FASTEETH as a non-acid powder to hold plates firmly and reduce embarrassment from slipping during social moments.

Good Luck Margarine Ad Greeting Toasts French Bread

A nostalgic ad snippet urges spreading Good Luck Margarine on French bread with grated cheese and light broiling. It highlights the product as tasting fresh and appealing to readers.

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