Mystery doctor’s Eccleshouse museum of oddities
A feature on Dr. R G C Mitchell of Eccles reveals a home crowded with unusual artifacts from geology anthropology and archaeology. The piece paints a surreal tour of skulls a Buddha figure a carved Tibetan cow and dozens of pipes reflecting a lifetime of curiosities and eccentric tastes.
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Edgar Wallace
Sax Rohmer
R. GC. Mitchell
Eccles
Smithsonian Museum
Pallas
Lenore
Doctor's World War Era Armory and Curious Antiquities
The owner catalogs a vast array of weapons and curios from rifles, bayonets, and pistols including Savage and Colt models, a Dutch Welien hammer gun, and a 25 caliber Colt. He also preserves artifacts from earlier times such as a cap and ball pistol, a Bisley model, and a variety of arrowheads, shells, and fossils. The piece notes plans to have the Doctor explain the provenance of many pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oasis
Bagdad
Colt
Emancipation Day Services at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Special services will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church on April ninth with morning and evening programs. Rev PF King will preach on Completing our Emancipation and Atty Brown W Payne will give an Emancipation Day address. Musical numbers include a tenor solo by Maward Law and performances by East Beck ley Choral Club Silver Leaf quartetly Melody Four and others. Sunday School BYP rally drive concludes with a musical program directed by Lewis Williams and Howard Law.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
Pf, King
Atty. Brown W. Payne
Maward Law
BY. P.O
Central Street Baptist Church
East Beckley
Lewis Williams
Howard Law
School closings and programs in Skelton Stratton etc
The article lists school events including Skelton Public closes Thursday April 6 with spelling and arithmetic contests directed by Miss Grave L Brown. Awards given for reading, attendance and diplomas plus a weiner roast. Stratton High School seniors present Who Wouldn’t Be Crazy on Friday April 24 at 8 p.m. Closing exercises at East Beckley April 10. Emancipation Day program at Stratton High School auditorium April 10 with multiple speakers and musical items. Local residents and visitors noted with several names attending events.
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Skelton Public
Grave L. Brown
Lorenzo Reid
Darius Brown
Willie Utey
Chelna
Williams
W. Va
Mae Ruth Brown
Mary Jane
Emma Otey
James Reid
Raymond Sughes
Beatrice Vaughan
Edward Spradley
Farnesse Hughes
Stratton ‘High School
H. W. Dandridge
Tom Thumbs
Central Street Baptist Church
East Beckley
East Beckley School
Josephine Wright
Mary French
Margaret Green
Windom pilot among six dead in Neodesha crash
A plane crash near Neodesha Kansas claimed six lives including Alvie Hakes of Windom Mina, with Associated Press noting the pilot was among the deceased. In other news, Besoco Activities announce a rally at Resoco Theatre April 9 at 2 40 pm with Rev. C J Edwards delivering a sermon and Mrs Bettie S Brice seeing an address. Music by local choirs and groups listed. Mi Zion Mission Circle held a meeting at Mrs Julius Hansburgs Lego home with prayers and refreshments. Local residents B L Cattell ill at home of Mrs Gladys Mitchell and Gracie Brooks confined to bed.
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Alvie Hakes
Windom
Mina
Neodesha
Kas
Associated Press
Besoco
Eastern Light Court No
Resoco
C. J . Edwards
Bettie S. Brice Ol Ting
Pickshin
East Gulf
Fireco
Blue Ribbon Quartett
Jolly Boys
Tams
Mi. Zion
Julius Hansburg
Lego
F. Carson
Amipy
Davis
Hurt
Hunter
Brooks
B. L. Cattell
Gladys Mitchell
Gracie Brooks
Betty Compton Falls Ill on Eve of Wedding
Cannes France April 2 Betty Compton fiance of former New York Mayor James J Walker was taken seriously ill overnight with a intestinal influenza attack. It was believed their marriage likely to be postponed.
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James J. Walker
New York
Betty Compton
Cannes
France
Walker
Uoon
Associated Press
James J Walker
Thorndyke Criticizes High School Entertainment Trend
In Bethany West Virginia on April 8, E L Thorndyke of Columbia told Bethany College students that schools have built entertainment aimed at the average student. He argued this dilutes intellectual quality, hindering capable students and delaying societal advancement. He proposed a distinct path rewarding the intellectually strongest.
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Bethany
W. Va
Br. E. L. Thorndyke
Columbia
Bethany College
Choral Meeting Draws Groups From Nine Communities
The community choirs meet today at the Memorial building in Beckley starting at 10 a.m. Participants include choirs from Montreal Pax Grab Orchard Coal City Flat Top Glen Hedrick Jumping Branch and others.
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Memorial Building
Beckley
Montreal
Pax
Grab Orchard
Coal City
Flat ‘Top
Glen Hedrick
Jumping Branch
Local Social Notes From Affinity West Virginia
Affinity West Virginia notices list numerous visits and social calls. Beckley residents Mr and Mrs Joh Durant invite Mrs Durant s parents Mr and Mrs Walter Meadows for Monday. Several locals, including W F Bumgardner, Pete Prince, Alex Cullis, Billy Lowatchie, Steve Lowatchie, Louie Buchano family, Helen and Gazella Buchano, Lonnie Thornton, Millie Meadows, Ralph Broughman, Bob Mentz, Clyde Wills, Clinton Brammer, Lizzie Beneck, Liz Traybar, Gladys Evans, Okey Lilly, and Lloyd Webb are mentioned as visiting, attending dances, or conducting business in nearby towns and at homes across the area.
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Joh Durant
Beckley
East Gulf
Jobn Harvart
Lonnie Thornton
Millie Meadows
Ralph Broughman
Glen Hedrick
Bob Mentz
Pemberton
Clyde Wills
Manyard Dumford
Slab Fork
Clinton Brammer
Odd
Car Massie
Elizabeth Traybar
Lizzie Beneck
Louie Buchano
East Gif
Gladys Evans
Big Stick
Beckley Ice Feed Company ad seeks V C fertilizers seeds
Beckley Ice and Feed Company advertises all grades of V C fertilizers and seeds available in packages and bulk. Phone number listed as 674 for orders and inquiries. Local supply shop promotes farm inputs with emphasis on variety and bulk options.
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Beckley Ice & Feed Company
Eyes-Plus FUL-VUE Glasses Exam At Reasonable Price
A thorough examination of Eyes-Plus FUL-VUE glasses offered at a reasonable price by UC. The ad highlights detailed eye checkups and affordable lens options with emphasis on value and clarity for shoppers seeking quality eyewear.
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Holmes
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California
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Remington
Depr.ee
Beekley Newspapers Corp
Leona Fullen
Woman's Improvement League
Stratton High School
At & P.m
America
Inez Becks
Leona Howard
Hazel Garland
Marion Calloway
W. L. Jeffries
Nosella Payne
4. D. Belton
Hr. W. Dandridge
WV. P. Crump
Charleston
C. S. Morris
Bluefield
Morris
W. C. Reid
Sauls
Vanwood
P. F. King
Doris Holley
Grace Clark
Frances Morton
Affinity School
Affinity
Charles Hundley
Lerale
Raleigh Steam Laundry
Mr. Hope
Paby
Lis Scientific
Bradfield Co
Atlanta
JJ Britton PH
Lilly Sidg
Ongeckley
Va. A
Aici
DR. McCorkle
Main Street
HEELS
United Shoe Repairing CO
Su. Fayette
Beckley Music Store
Beckley, W. V
Frank the Tailor
Gunter’s Electric Shop
Johnstown Road
McCreery Street
Prince Street
Maples Garage
Beckley, W. VA
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