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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1936
Page
1
West Virginia Governor Kump announced he would not seek the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate, leaving R L Rogers of Fairmont as the sole Democratic opponent to Senator M M Neely. He cited duty to his office and the risk to party harmony, denying taunts and challenges influenced his decision.
Representatives from 35 counties began organizing a West Virginia Wild Life federation for conservation and preservation of the state's wildlife and natural resources. Conservation Commissioner H. W. Shawhan estimated about 200 attended the session called by Governor Kump.
Ross Jones a 30 year old brakeman at the Number 6 Stamford mine was killed when he apparently slipped from a trip and a mine car wheel passed over his neck. Survived by a wife and many siblings, funeral arrangements noted with Trent undertakers.
An extra three dollars was received for flood and tornado relief and turned over to the Red Cross. The contributors are Norman A. Pettry and mother, $1, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pettry, $1, and Mr. and Mrs. Snowden Pettry, $1.
President Roosevelt travels from the tornado ravaged South toward Washington after a fishing cruise stops in Gainesville Georgia to comfort residents. Army and relief officials estimate this year’s storm deaths near 500 with property damage over 20 million dollars. He heads back to the White House after about three weeks at sea and in the Bahamas.
The Old Maids Club is set to be presented in Stoco High School auditorium next Saturday night April 18 at 8 o'clock under the Womans Missionary Society of Besaco church. Proceeds benefit the society. Mrs Roy Ellis directs with a cast including Mrs Lige Meadows Mrs Council Wise Mrs Charles Swift Mrs R G Ellis Mrs Clarence Wykle Mrs Martha Wright Mrs Milt Orfield Mrs Bill Wick Tne Mrs Mandy Swift Miss Ruth Payne Mrs Horn Mrs Henry Bolen Mrs Jim Ferguson Orville Ellis and C W Broyles jr.
Wade H. Tate 51, chief electrician at Eccles, died suddenly about 10:30 this morning after a heart ailment. He had been in ill health about two years and worked at Eccles for 11 years. Survived by wife Elsie, son Wade Tate Jr., daughters Betty Sue and Nancy, and six siblings. Body to be returned to Eccles, then to Big Stone Gap Virginia for funeral services Sunday. Caffee undertakers in charge.
Mr and Mrs J G Windle Jr of Pax announce the birth of a daughter on Friday April 10 at Beckley hospital An old fashioned sock knitting contest was held at the state fair in Tampa Fla
The Hindenburg limped home from its maiden voyage to South America with two of four motors out. France granted permission to fly the shortest route to Friedrichshafen after denial of engine trouble reports. Captain Hans Von Schiller said one motor had failed and the second operated improperly. 38 passengers and 40 crew were aboard but the ship was not in danger.
A city boys ping pong tournament will be held at the First Methodist church April 27 28 and 29 as part of National Youth Week. Two divisions 12 to 15 and 16 to 20. Sign up at Woodrow Wilson High or Raleigh Register offices or with Mr Culpepper. Entries due by 5 pm April 25.
The Also-Rans from Beckley Shelby Kitts Elvin Light Russell Feazell and Leo Harvey won the finals of the Lions Club amateur nights last night. They advance to the Granada Theater in Bluefield on April 23 to face cousins from southeastern West Virginia and may qualify for a New York appearance on Fred Allen's Town Hall Tonight. Other winners were The Porterfield Sisters Ruth and Pauline and tap dancer Jean Monico Jr.
Houston April 10 U S net stars begin campaign to regain the Davis Cup facing Mexico in first round matches. Experts give the Mexican team little chance to win any of the five matches. Wilmer Allison, captain, voiced confidence in the U S squad.
A flood of filings brings the Raleigh County slate to 272 hopefuls for May 12 nominations. Only Trap Hill district justice of the peace remains without a candidate as of noon. Deadline looms at midnight with Memorial building doors to stay open and postmarked filings accepted. Names include Rod Rains for Marsh Fork justice, Robert Graham for Slab Fork constable, Raymond Wilburn for Shady Spring justice, Myrtle Stacy for Richmond committee woman, J A Meadows for Richmond committee woman, T A Cooper for Marsh Fork constable, D C Meadows for sheriff, and Azel L Cook for House of Delegates.
Pasadena scientists to receive a 20 ton glass eye for the 200 inch Palomar telescope. The world’s largest glass piece, in a 15 ton steel case, travels from Corning New York via railroad, insured for 100000 dollars with freight about 2400 dollars. It will reach Lamanda Park, then move eight miles to the California Institute of Technology.
Lincoln grades school pupils will present The Magic Beanstalk at Woodrow Wilson High School on Monday and Tuesday next week. First show Monday at 8 p m and a second at 1 30 p m Tuesday. Over 100 pupils participate led by principal Mrs Melissa Dickerson with leads Robert Davis Harriet Shriver Frank Meadows Billy Huddleston James Miller Pauline Porterfield and Jimmy Vines.
W. R. Fugitt and George M. Parker assistants for Raleigh county schools and O. C. Daniel chief clerk for the school board traveled to Charleston to confer with officials on school matters. Parker will attend a two day session of the state elementary principals association and they expect to meet James E. Allen Jr. state aid clerk and Glenn S. Callaghan state director of the National Youth.
In Cairo Illinois on April 10 large areas of bottom land were inundated with 1000 to 2000 people displaced across five states as the Ohio River overflow and rising Mississippi waters threaten levees. Mississippi county families seek box-car shelter while engineers deny impending levee undermining near Hickman Kentucky. The Ohio overflow isolates St Johns bayou near New Madrid Missouri and floods extend 14 miles along a 20 mile front with rains expected to worsen crests.
Senator Borah and allies press a fight over West Virginia delegates as 16 convention votes are set for May 12. Carl G. Bachmann filed to back Borah. Hallanan and Townsend announce bids to influence Landon’s bloc. Roosevelt’s entry notices arrive. voters may write any name on the ballot. Hallanan and Townsend pledge independence from the popular choice.
Betty Martin, 32, tells police she fired five shots into husband Andrew Martin, 38, after he passed her by and returned with another woman. She waited for officers on a bar stool, describing a romance and broken engagement that led to their marriage last December and his subsequent alleged financial troubles.
In Mexico City on April 10 General Plutarco Elias Calles the country’s strong man for 11 years was arrested in a government coup. Three top advisors were also detained and all were flown to exile in the United States. Charges by left wing deputies linked Calles to last Monday’s Vera Cruz train bombing which killed 12 people and claimed he sought U.S. intervention.
Dr Ritchie Ware will conduct a sunrise memorial prayer service at First Christian Church at six Sunday morning. The Easter service is a long standing church tradition with no sermon and lasts one hour. Large crowds have attended in past years.
C M Compton of Beckley seeks the Democratic nomination for the house of delegates from Raleigh county in the May 12 primary. A native of Tazewell Virginia, he has lived in Raleigh county 25 years working in sales and mercantile business. If nominated he vows to go to Charleston to help make West Virginia a better place to live.
Beckley Kiwanis members and dozens of citizens joined Consolidated Bus Lines in testing six new snub nosed buses shipped from Pontiac Michigan. Six local drivers piloted routes including Stamford Prince Loup-Glen Rogers Beckley Mullens Bluefield and Stonecoat. Participants praised ride comfort and performance.
April 3 AP report says Trooper W E Murphy pursued Sug Mayle who did not appear for court after a Sept 9 1935 indictment on breaking and entering. Mayle was arrested in Philippi. Also note Cadmium production has started in Bartlesville Oklahoma mine district for pigment and ammunition uses.
Senator M. M. Neely announced on April 10 his candidacy to be West Virginia’s delegate at large to the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. He also seeks the May primary nomination for the U S Senate.
Washington April 10 House tax drafters planned preferential treatment for corporations with standing debts in the administration 799 million revenue plan. The Ways and Means panel could not say how many firms or how much corporate income would be affected. Lamneck led a failed bid to replace the program with a flat 20 to 22 percent rate.
Beckley children are invited to a Sunday Easter egg hunt on Calloway street sponsored by E. K. Davis and Edgar McGuire of the North Kanawha street Atlantic and Pacific Tea store. Prizes will be awarded and eggs will be provided.
Funeral services for Allen Harvey Saunders 61 died at his Forest Hill Summers county home Tuesday evening. Services were at Roses chapel yesterday afternoon with burial in the church cemetery. Saunders a leading Summers county citizen, was father of Mrs Grayson Allen Beckley and stepfather of Mrs J G Foster and Mrs Ruby Lowe also of Beckley. Survived by his second wife Josie M Taylor married December 27 1933.
New York reports all markets were closed today in observance of Good Friday. The closure affects stock trading and related financial services across the city, with authorities noting a somber market session and no normal trading activity.
The League of Nations failed to halt the Italy Ethiopia conflict after three days of talks. The 13 member committee adjourned until next Thursday as discussions shifted to the Rhine land situation and a potential four power bloc against Germany. Poison gas data from the Red Cross remained withheld amid Ethiopian protests of Italian use.
Long Will Not Enter Contest Huntington April 10 Col J H Long publisher of the Huntington Advertiser and campaign manager for Senator Rush D Holt in 1934 announced he was not interested in securing the Democratic nomination for United States senator I only wish for Democratic harmony and the Democratic party to succeed I have no desire to be any party s nominee for any office His statement followed a widely published story he might become a candidate if Governor Kump did not enter the primary against Senator M M Neely
President Franklin D. Roosevelt filed today as a candidate for West Virginia's 16 delegate vote at the Democratic national convention. Senator M. M. Neely mailed Roosevelt's statement. Republican and Democratic filings followed for state senate seats in Fourth, Sixth and Eighth districts with nominees Bumgardner, Anderson and Holliday named.
Cloudy conditions with likely showers tonight and Saturday, little temperature change. Sunday should be fair. Yesterday’s high reached 48 degrees and the low last night was 38, according to L. A. Mauck.
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