Clocks Stir Beckley Merger Talk and Local Gossip
The Beckley bank merger sparks talk of clock consolidation after two public timekeepers failed to stay synchronized. Raymond Starr of Western Union is highlighted among local residents as he delivers telegrams. Upcoming cinema buzz and political notes mix with seasonal chatter about circuses, swimming ponds, and golf as spring nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Exchange Bank
Raymond Starr
Western Union Telegraph Company
Woodrow Wilson High School
Western Union
Golf ball goes far astray off course into noodles
A whimsical line notes a golf ball veering off its intended path and landing near a bowl of noodles, suggesting the ball traveled far from its owner in a humorous image.
Ebenezer Church Services and Local Notices
Local colored news lists church services at Ebenezer Baptist with Rev. P F King preaching morning and evening on Life Abundant. Funeral for James Dyer at First Baptist Church North Beckley with Rev D G Hunter officiating. Junior League met with Mrs Anna Clark. Stratton High Glee Club recital Friday at 7 30 pm. Surprise baby shower hosted by Mrs R J Howard and others. Several local residents noted for visits and illnesses. funeral duties in Pocahontas and Bramwell acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Baptist Church
P. F. King
James Dyer
First Baptist Church
North Beckiey
D. G. Hunter
Weacons
Charlie Crockett
John Sales
James Deskine
Leroy Robinson
Jack Richardson
William Pointer
Jackson and Son Funeral Home
Anna Clark
Viola Wright
Grace Clark
Martha Wright
Hazel Mitchell
Glen
Glee Club
Stratton High School
H. W. Dandridge
R. J. Howard
Evelyn Wells
Freida Coleman
Cleo Blakey
Hinton
Elizabeth Lewis
Ronceverte
Laura Greer
Beatrice Ferry
Hill Top
Wardla Hundley
Lillian Ashe
Addie Hundley
Local Visitors and Legion Meeting Report
Mr Hope and Miss Beatrice Ferry visit pavilion. Miss Ferry from Hill Top stays with Mrs Ro Howard overnight. Colored American Legion Post No 70 plans 3 PM meeting at Ethiopian United Church of Christ in East Beckley with all members expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hope
Beatrice Ferry
Hill Top
Ro. Howard
Colored American Legion Post No. 70
Ethiopian United Church of
Hagenback-Wallace Circus Here May 16
Beckley city officials authorize Hagenback-Wallace show on May 16 at Harper road grounds. Circus must pay 250 license and cleanup fees and contribute one percent of gross receipts to Associated Charities. Representatives of the circus agreed to local terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Hagenback-Wallace
Harper Road
Associated Charities Organization
Theody
Leieus
Sophia scouts contest and timber deals highlight week
The Sophia West Virginia column notes Boy Scouts practice nightly and a Saturday April 16 contest with Helen scouts at 1 PM in Sophia featuring first aid knotting rope work drills and games. J J Bowles expands timber holdings to about five hundred acres with a 75 acre tract from Joe Farley. New Sandwich St and Elgie Ballard opens a snack shop across from the Sophia Filling Station. Personal items mention residents moving, visits, and a ill matriarch in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Sophia
Helen
Our Sophia
J. J. Bowles
Joe Farley
Marsh Fork
New Sandwich St
Elgie Ballard
Ballard
Sophia News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Injuries
Local residents including Wm Rumburg and H E Degarnett visited Sophia from Princeton. Uncle Daniel Polk, long bedridden, is up around the house again. Several residents traveled to Ironton and Ohio, while families moved back to Sophia. The Sophia PTA plans a final meeting of the year at the schoolhouse. Lacy Radford moved to a farm near Blacksburg after mine injuries. Tosh recovers enough to move about but cannot work. A. Caplyn returns home after illness. J E Williams injured by a rail in Slotesbury mines with a painful but non serious outcome.
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Wm. Rumburg
H. E. Degarnett
Princeton
Sophia
Daniel Polk
PD. B. Winfrey
George Hammed
S. R. Roberts
Ironton
Ohio
Henry Smith
Thomas
Beckley
Town
W. R. Hayes
A.J. Brown
Oak Hill
John ‘Hall
Sophia P. T. A
Sophia School
E. WW. Ballard
Lacy Radford
M. L. Tosh
Raleigh General Hospital
L. D. Stoner
Capital
Tony Caplyn
J. E. Williams
Slotesbury
Sctioun
Pupils Hold Convention at Woodrow Wilson High School
Democratic national convention in miniature conducted at Woodrow Wilson High School April 22 afternoon. Student delegates officers and heads for Beckley convention chosen from the student body amid active campaigning. Students voted for a Democratic convention over a Republican one citing a larger nominating scramble. Alfred Smith and other leading candidates represented by loyalists. Alvah Hawley to stand for Alfred Smith. Charles Massinople elected permanent chairman. Teachers Miss Mabel Chambers and Miss Ethel Keyser assist planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
Chicago
Bill Murray
Alfred Emanuel Smith
Alfred F. Smith
Alvah Hawley
Charles Massinople
Mabel Chambers
Ethel Keyser
Beckley Man P B Rogers Announces Delegates Bid
P B Rogers a Beckley business man announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for House of Delegates in Raleigh county subject to May 10 primary voters. A Raleigh county resident for 12 years he worked in coal fields and now runs a men s furnishing business in Beckley with prior sales work for Washburn Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Rogers
Beckley
Raleigh
Mogers
Washburn-Crosby Company
Rogers
House of Delegates
Raleigh County
Surrey County
Local Social and Sports Roundup From Sullivan Area
Sullivan visits and regional social notes include N A Johnson of Springton visiting, Katty Thompson staying with Miss Elsie Cipolal, and Pemberton teams defeating Sullivan in basketball. Other items mention guests, PTA meeting, infections, hospital stays, and local visits in Beckley Charleston and East Beckley areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Johnson
Springton
Katty Thompson
Elsie Cipolal
Berkley
Pemberton
Sullivan
Sullivan Girls
Sullivan Boys
Pemberton Boys
Margaret Almond
Bucky Callahan
A. B. Dillon
W. H. Allan
Welch
P.T. A
Zenobia
Willa
Glenna
Gladys Peters
Coolridge
Wilton Johnson
Oak Mill
Turior Lester
Lorreta White
East Beckley
F. 2. Hill
Maurice Smith
Bucky Gallahan
Maxine Hill
Cecil Spangler
Charleston
J. S. Thornton
Robert Thompson
Beckley
The
Baptist Church
T. R. Carney
Gladys Woolridge
TL. E. Meadows
Choir to Sing at Shady Springs Convention
Flat Top West Virginia reports that the choir met Wednesday night to rehearse songs for the convention at Shady Springs on April 10. Notices include illness updates for Mrs Lake Rose and Mrs Celia Wood and several local visits and visits by friends. It notes a New York felony law change about injuring animals used for racing or competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Springs
Lake Rose
Celia Wood
Robert Lilly
Beckley
William Ross
Minnie Bowling
Bluefield
Joe McComas
Bonnie Bowling
Thelma Lilly
Ghent
Chester Bennett
Glennis Anderson
Glen Hedrick
Helen Cline
Avatine Matherly
New York
Beclley Insurance Figure McLuckey Seeks Democratic Delegate Post
Colin McLuckey announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for member of the House of Delegates. A Beckley insurance figure and Scottish native who moved to Raleigh County at age 12, he has worked as a trapper, motorman, electrical worker, and in insurance. He is active in Masonry and Knights Templar circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Bank
Court House Square
G. C. Hedrick
G. Washington
Monroe County
F. Witcher McCullough
Beckley
J. H. McCulloch
McCullough
Colin Mcluckey
House of Delegates
Scotland
Mr. McLucky
America
Raleigh County
New York City
Beckley Lodge No. 95
Masonic
Knights Templar
the Shrine
Jode
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E. E. Bibb
Beckley Hardware and Supply Company
Gulf Country
Palace Theatre
Associated Prevacuate
Stanley H. Kunz
Ilinois
House
Peter C. Granata
Funersl Services
L. E. Armstead
Pocahontas, Va
Bettie Smoot
Bramwell
Adam Brown
Pocahontas
W. BR. Terry
Winding Gulf
Lucile Thomas
Matlie Waddy
Meadow Creek
Clarence Dyer
Claremont
Catherine Swain
Nora Robinson
Alice Hall
Henrietta Shepherd
Carrie Duncan
Hairston
Wickham
Piniel Owens
Easy Gulf
Willie Owens
Robert Owens
Leona White
Mary Price
D. Carrington
Skelton
T. Clark
J.P. Clark
Rev. Johnson
Virginia Robinson
Stotesbury
Sim Webb
Nfat
Hagenback
Wallace
Sophia, W. Va
Sam Friend
Affinity
Friend
Hammed
Joe Jaber
Matoaka
HW. C Cook
Fred Ritter
Lea Hall
W. Lovell
Hamplin Thomas
Williamson List
Mr. Lovell
John Hall
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley Business
W. Va
Joe Garrison
Besoco
Flat Top
Estel Richmond of
Daniels
Mrs
George Richmond
M’luckey
Maxwell & Keyser
Prince St
Taste
Beckley Ice Cream Co
City Avenue
Beckley, W. VA
Beckley National Exchange Bank
Beckley, West Virginia
U.S
West Virginia
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