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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1933
Page
8
A column compares a Sierra Leone weekly paper The Weekly News with local Beckley items. It cites Freetown's climate and health, notes weather patterns and a mild Beckley winter, and reports oddball local quirks from the courthouse square and a Moccasin snake sighting, plus a Christmas toy fund update.
The Associated Press reports that American aviation led world scheduled transport in 1933 with rising passenger totals and passenger miles. About half a million people rode air travel as U S routes moved toward regular transatlantic service. Charles Lindbergh and his wife completed a 1875 mile south Atlantic hop, underscoring plans to link the United States and Europe by air. Officials say safe transoceanic service may come via airships flying boats or seadrome aided airplanes.
P T A at Mount Taber school opened with carols and health talk by Dr W W Hume. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hayward Riffe and families. Pan American airways previews two engine airliners and long range transatlantic plans amid 1933 aviation progress noting rapid speed gains and new landing aids.
A charitable appeal urges readers to donate to the Waking Em Up Toy fund at The Beckley Post-Herald to aid country children. Even small gifts bring joy to underprivileged youngsters, with options to send any amount by mail or to the editor's office.
Glen White West Virginia hosts an entertainment and Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve organized by the church youth and children. Attendance is expected high as the community comes together for holiday activities and a charitable donation to Stuart Hall orphanage in Lewisburg.
Funeral services for Leslie Gibson of Rainelle West Virginia were held at his mother Mrs Kate Gibson s home after a fatal automobile accident in Steubenville Ohio Interment was by Wallace and Wallace Undertakers with services at the family residence and burial arranged locally.
Little Sewell Church Cemetery records list survivors including Mrs. Kate Gibson and brothers Harvey Howard Walter Orville Gibson of East Rainelle. Jack Zepp moved to Mt Hope branch of the chain store. Pauline Taylor, Beckley beauty operator, returned home. Faye Zopp of Mill Creek had appendicitis surgery at East Rainelle hospital. A Woman's Club benefit bridge at Pioneer Hotel Friday night drew about eighty, with a candy sale and late refreshments.
Shaw in Hoddeson presents an old suit to producers for a stage portrayal but the actor stands several inches taller than the outfit. Mrs Emil Peters of Georgetown Ky becomes George Town college trustee. North Carolina revenue records show 4834.72 bottles of 3.2 beer consumed in October.
A dynamite bomb exploded before dawn in the fan-house of Peerless mine No. 59 near Springfield Illinois. The blast damaged the air shaft and hindered ventilation, with officials predicting a month long shutdown for repairs.
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