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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1932
Page
2
In this editorial the writer argues prohibition has failed to curb liquor use and crime after years of enforcement. It notes division among opponents, rejects open saloon nostalgia, and calls for a clear, unified plan beyond prohibition. It suggests a nationwide referendum to test a viable alternative that reduces liquor evils.
Local hotels host itinerant sellers of women's wear and home goods who use phone directories to lure Beckley women to rooms. The piece argues buying from local Beckley merchants keeps profits in town to fund schools, streets, government, and welfare, contrasting with out of town purchases.
The piece argues Beckley residents should buy local to benefit the city’s economy. It claims every dollar spent with itinerant merchants siphons income from Beckley homes and businesses, noting annual loss estimates and the potential long term gains if profits stay local.
The Raleigh county Democrats favor Homer A. Toll of Fayetteville for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. Toll, born 1898 in Lewisburg, studied and taught at Washington & Lee, and is related to notable legal figures. He is praised as able and upright, with broad support in the region.
Preliminary registration figures show a clear Democratic majority in the county for the upcoming primary. The piece warns against overconfidence and urges controlled primary contests to preserve momentum into the fall battle.
The article argues that international bankers secured loans to foreign governments and a Missouri Pacific railroad via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. It cites pressure on the Interstate Commerce Commission to back a $2,000,000,000 bailout, aided by major firms like J P Morgan & Co and Guaranty Trust, and critiques the motive as shifting costs to the public.
A column blends observations and quips with local updates. Al Gapone bears prison life in gloom while readers glimpse jokes, politics, and small-town happenings including church classes, visiting relatives, and baseball practice as Glen White prepares for a game day.
Pastor Glen White leads a two week spiritual revival at Community church and Stotesbury. Over 100 join the church and many children are baptized at the altar with a large Sunday school attendance of 214 last Sunday.
W. W. Trent president of Broaddus College Philippi and Democrat candidate for state superintendent of schools visited Beckley on Friday. He praised economy and efficient administration tax reform unified schooling local control merit based teacher certification and equitable distribution of school funds. He recalled teaching at Beckley Institute in 1902-1903 and was remembered by former residents.
The Skelton School PTA will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening April at 7:30 at the school. Members are urged to attend as this is the last meeting of the year. A pot luck supper will be served.
The Grand Central Palace exhibition features Hans Weingaertner’s self portrait placed in a floor mirror, creating an inverted image on canvas. The piece sits among other works while the show explores barter and modern art trends, with critics noting vivid contrasts and inventive approaches. Also mentioning vacation fantasies and New York artists poets like Schin Robinson and Martha Wilchinski.
After War deaths, Kitty Frew stays with her friend Daredy Taher. David Frew, her half brother who loves her, tries to help her adjust by proposing she make a home for Gar's father and Carol and her husband.
After launching the Treasure Island Shop with Carol Somerset, Kitty Frew builds a life with Dalton Frew while David Townsend becomes a successful writer in New York. David plans to go abroad on Monday, leaving Kitty to wonder about happiness and independence.
Margaret Fishback plays high powered copy role for a department store while Hope Williams reads menus in German. George Engels, a convert mogul, sends cheerful poems to associates as he pivots from vaudeville signs to secretary to Walter Damrosch. Albany, New York receives credit.
On her ninety ninth birthday Mrs. something of Hodys tor Ne HL celebrated with dancing and singing at her home while guests visiting her daughter’s residence joined in the festivities.
Miss Edna Peters leads Crow school exhibit on Wednesday showing pay and crafts by 441 club members and primary pupils. Rugs sewing specimens and class work on display. County Agent Ed Curry and District Superintendent G. Peregoy attend and praise teachers and students.
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