Letter From W P Mankin Recalls Westward Life in Mountain Home
A Raleigh county native recalls friends, kin, and the lure of the West in a long letter reprinted for readers. He answers inquiries about W P Mankin in Ione Oregon and shares memories of the old mountain farm, cove life, and rural labor amid changing economies and westward travel. He mentions Will Rogers, Beverly Hills, and the desire to return home while noting irrigation costs and aging labor shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mankin
37Th Place
Tle
Washington
Fred Mankin
Ione, Oregon
Albany Milam
Glen Daniel
Mr. Milam
R. L. Milam
Mr. Mankin
Seattle
Will Rogers
From a Blind Steer to an Airplane in 60 Years
The speaker recalls a farm journey as a child when a blind steer carried them to the mill while oxen dwindled and bread ran out. They reflect on progress from that moment to modern travel and aviation as the Akron passed over their house. They mention letters from Perlina McGinnis and Clem in Oregon and note West Virginians there, including nephews Fred and Homer.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
California
West
Rush Holt
Honaker
Mill
Akron
Perlina McGinnis
McGraw
Tipple
Wyoming
Clem
Oregon
Fred
Homer
Flandin Fights For Gold Block
The AP reports in Paris that France under Flandin pushes to keep the gold standard bloc intact while Belgium and Holland show devaluation pressure. Paul Reynaud leads calls for cheaper money with deflation or devaluation debated in France as the gold bloc faces a stiff winter and a 1935 decision.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Flandin
Belgium
Holland
Paul Reynaud
Renaud
Chamber
Hamlin Relief Racket Exposed By Grand Jury
Ralph Woodard was bound over to the grand jury on a $2,000 bond for obtaining money under false pretenses in a case labeled a relief racket. Prosecutor W. F. Damron said Woodard led the Brotherhood of American Sentinels and took $400 to $500 from relief workers promising bigger grants, while falsely claiming affiliation with relief agencies.
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Associated Dress
Hamlin
Ralph Woodard
W. F. Damron
Woodard
Brotherhood of American Sentinels
C. N. Hall
Hall
County Relief Board
Keenan Keck
Damron
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Christmas Program at East Park School House
A program at East Park school house Thursday evening features a play titled The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe as a main event.
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East Park
Portugal Votes On Fascist Plan
The Associated Press reports Portugal moves toward a Mussolini styled corporative state with a single government backed ballot. President Carmona and Salazar push a 1935 constitution replacing the 1933 charter and establish two governing bodies with limited annual sessions. Women gain voting rights and three female candidates appear on the government lists.
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Associated Press
Lisbon
Portugal
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Oscar de Fragoso Carmona
Carmona
Antonia de Oliveira Salazar
Dona Maria Canada
Dona Domitila de Carvalho
Dona Maria Guardiola
National Assembly
Kelso Longview High School Rivalry Draws Closer After 18 Games
The Kelso and Longview football teams in Washington state remain evenly matched after 18 games with eight wins each and two ties, leaving the rivalry unsettled as the season progresses.
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Kelso
Longview
Wash
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Jim Harvey
Parthenia
Miles
the Venture Inn
Harper Road
Raleigh Steam
Raleigh Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co
Ralph Woodward
Tanes
Roy
Mpi Ak
Puffs
Santa Claus
Santa
Puffy
Raglans Polos
Main St
THE
Kanawha
Beckley Hotel
Dian
Kester Dry Cleaner
Bank OF Raleigh
Beckley National Exchange Bank
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