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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1935

Page

2

Cave Mummy Emerges From 7-Ton Rock at Mammoth Cave

National Park Service workers freed a limestone tomb blocked by seven tons of rock at Mammoth Cave, exposing a 500 year old Algonquin mummy. Archaeologist Alonzo W. Pond described the find as ancient and significant, with possible ornaments or tools beneath the body. The lifting used 40-ton chain blocks in front of crowds of CCC enrollees and spectators as lights illuminated the chamber. Pond hoped to relocate the mummy for further study the same day.

Associated Press Dameneth Cave National Park Service Kentucky Mammoth Cave Alonzo W. Pond Pond Mississippi America CCC Robert W. Martin

Elementary School Teacher List and Board Considerations

A long roster lists teachers and principals for various schools, with assignments, principals, and staff. It includes names for specific schools, substitutes, and notes on teachers under consideration for standard normal certificates, plus a section on Colored Teachers Approved for the 1935-36 year.

Turner Onedin Biggs Tams Anna J. Muncy Prin Cate Dunn Wanda Clark Edith Okes Ruth Dunn Teel Laura Morrison Mrs. O. C. Harper Margaret Sullivan Helen Anderson Myrtle Harvey Terry Ruth Collier Alma Bridi Upper White Oak James Eggleson Williams Tra Lilly Whitby Willa Peters Mae L. Warden Hattie Christian Wright H. T. Stovall Hallie T. Morris Woodpeck Cathrine Gallagher Board of Eduction Adonia Donelly Buffalo Alma Carper Cliff Top Nellie Gunter Farley Hill Nellie McComas Killarney Theodore Chambers Lower White Oak Paul McClure Monteval-Stickney Glennis Anderson

Dr. W L Peck Dies at Coalwood After Medical Career

Dr. W L Peck trained at State Normal and the University of Louisville, practiced mainly in McDowell county. He died in Coalwood with services planned at his home and burial in Athens under Masonic auspices. survivors include wife Josephine Peck and several siblings.

Card State Normal University of Louisville McDowell County Maybeury Switchback Consolidation Coal Company Coalwood Josephine Peck George W. Williams Tom Lewis City George W. Peck New River Tenn Andrew J. Peck Bluefield George Williams Elizabeth Peck

Belgium in Mourning After Queen's Death Shock

The Belgian royal family remains in sorrow after the queen's death. Three children Josephine Charlotte Baudoin and Albert are unaware of their mother's passing. The stock exchange and public entertainments are suspended for six months as the cabinet proclaims national consolation and unity. Mourning colors fly from Antwerp to Aix-La-Chapelle as the king mourns with his people.

Europe Josephine Charlotte Prince Baudoin Prince Albert Lucerne Stock Exchange Antwerp Aix-La-Chappelle

Griffin man funds 10000 mile U S tour for sons

Believing a cross country tour could be worth a year in college a Griffin Georgia man financed a 10000 mile trip around the United States for his two sons Hullette and Lewis Park both students at the University of Georgia

Griffin United States Hulette Lewis Park University of Georgia

Court House to be rebuilt with fireproof upgrades

County officials stress the need to replace cracked walls and ensure fireproof records vaults. Circuit Clerk Van Hunter warns non fireproof records risk millions in damage, while County Clerk Harry Anderson fears losses for small landowners. An October 19 election seeks a $75,000 bond, part of $210,000 to fund remodeling and two new wings, aided by a $90,000 federal grant. Architect L T Bengtson says plans aim for a modern, fireproof courthouse. The article also notes a divorce involving actor Norman Foster.

van Hunter Hunter Harry Anderson Kilgore Raleigh County L. T. Bengtson Charleston Court House

Plan Enrollment At Beckley Junior High

D W Bryson principal of Beckley Junior High announced plans for 621 pupils to attend junior high next year. Eighth and ninth graders report Tuesday at 9:30 in Central School auditorium for home room assignments, seventh graders at 2 p.m. Tuesday for similar procedures. Regular classes start Wednesday. Central School enrollments for grades 1–6 are Tuesday at 9 a.m. with anticipated elementary enrollment around 400. seventh, eighth, and ninth grade counts are 258, 217, and 146 respectively.

D. W. Bryson Beckley Central School Bryson

Prestone Show Planned Tonight at Beckley Hotel

A demonstration of latest developments in automobile cooling protection and the talking picture Liquid Assets will feature a meeting of Eveready Prestone dealers at the Beckley Hotel tonight at 8 30. The meeting is sponsored by National Carbon company manufacturers of Prestone and will be open to all automobile dealers and their employees.

Eveready Prestone Beckley Hotel National Carbon Company Prestone

Automobile Damaged Slightly By Blaze

A small fire in the motor of a Cadillac sedan at the Brill Motor company storage garage on Oakwood avenue caused little damage. Firemen reported the blaze was discovered as cars were driven in from a nearby used car lot and only scorched the hood, with minimal overall damage.

Cadillac Brill Motor Company Oakwood Avenue

Claudette Colbert Obtains Divorce From Husband

Hollywood reports Claudette Colbert has obtained a Mexican divorce from her husband after statements by her business manager Charles Feldman. The motion picture star, a glamorous figure in Hollywood, confirmed the action today.

Claudette Colbert Associated Press Hollywood Charles Feldman

Community choir party honors Beckley member Ethel Hite

The McAlpin Community church choir held a surprise party last Tuesday after practice to honor former member Miss Ethel Hite of Beckley. She received a thoughtful gift, then a refreshments spread was served to many attendees including Martha and Maxine Mooney Marguerite Gilmore Marguerite Stinnette Dorothy Riddle Mae Hooker Pauline Jones Zela Hess Ruby Fitzgerald Ruth Violet Little Ruth Williams Goldie Stump Regina Boles Alice Rushbrook Pauline Lawrence and Bill Morris of Ury among others.

McAlpin Community Ethel Hite Beckley Miss Hite Martha Maxine Mooney Marguerite Gilmore Marguerite Stinnette Dorothy Riddle Mae Hooker Pauline Jones Zela Hess Ruby Fitzgerald Ruth and Violet Little Ruth Williams Emerson Little F. A. Little Mrs. Little Martha Mooney Violet Ruth Little Alice Rushbrook Pauline Lawrence Lena Leeber Pauline Floyd Alice Dunn Marguerite Gilmer Marguerite St

Steps Repaired At Central School Before Opening Day

A crew under the board of education has been repairing walks and concrete steps at the Central school building in recent days. Numerous broken slabs were fixed in preparation for the opening of school next Tuesday.

Board of Education

Roosevelt Signs Liquor Control Bill Establishing Agency

President Roosevelt signed a bill creating a new alcohol control agency to replace the NRA crippled system. The agency moves to the treasury and enforces the code against false advertising misrepresentation unfair labels and related practices. It bans sale of liquor from barrels.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Alcohol Control Agency Supreme Court N. R. A Treasury

West Virginia gets $600000 relief allotment

Washington reports that West Virginia was allotted 600000 dollars for direct relief for the first half of September. Officials said they hope to employ several thousand people within two weeks.

Associated Press Washington West Virginia

Three Girls Burned In Accidental Blaze

Aug 30 Miami reports a fire fueled by gasoline in a bedroom. an 11 year old girl died and her two sisters were severely burned with one possibly dying. The blaze was started when the father mistakenly applied gasoline to clothing.

Associated Press Miami Fla

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