Desert holly and notes from the hills
The piece details K D Diehl’s family ties and a Mojave desert holly sent to his brother Bill Diehl, plus observations on a smoking slate dump at Sprague, changes in greetings from howdy to hello, and a satirical take on state politics and Charleston attitudes.
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K. D. Diehl
Col
R. O. Diehl
Woodlawn Avenue
Beckley
Bill Diehl
Morning Post-Herald
California
William
Mojave Desert
Bill
The Youngest to Be Staged at Memorial Building
Local readers plan to attend The Youngest at the Memorial building this evening and applaud at first provocation. The piece is praised alongside old light operas like Pinafore, noted by Dr J Lawrence Merrylees as common in theatres in miniature. Solomon’s remark on understanding women humorously echoes the lively banter about the show.
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Memorial Building
Gideon
Markets Clear Mildly Lower on Gold Price Slip
Yesterday's Markets note wheat futures eased after a 5 cent Washington price jump was disregarded. Wheat closed unsteady, corn unchanged, oats steady to down, and provisions steady to five cents lower, with grain prices showing a softer tone in Chicago trading.
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Chicago
Washington
Mid-December Baltimore Market for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Cattle around Baltimore prices show dull market with steady tendencies. Steers high quality 4.75 to 5.00, cows to 3.00, heifers up to 4.25. sheep and lambs range 1.75 to 8.00 depending on grade. Hogs near 3.80 to 4.05 for mediums. calves steady at 6.50 to 7.00 for good to choice.
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Baltimore
Produce and Poultry Prices Reported for Pittsburgh
U S and Pa Dept of Agriculture report moderate demand for produce in Pittsburgh on December 18. Potatoes show steady prices across Maine, New York, and Texas sacks with various per 100 lb and 50 lb sack quotes. Butter and cheese prices maintained, with fresh and extra firsts listed. poultry values unchanged across regions including southern Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Pittsburgh
U. S
Hennery
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
New York
AdAmAn Club Prepares Pike’s Peak New Year Display
The AdAmAn Club of Colorado Springs plans a New Year’s Eve ascent of Pike’s Peak in sub-zero weather. They will fire a midnight fireworks show worth $800 and attempt to contact Admiral Richard Byrd’s South Pole expedition via short wave radio from the Summit House. The climb involves groups of 10 to 12 climbers, with a sunrise breakfast at the summit.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
AdAmAns Club
Pike's Peak
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Roald Amundson
Fred Morath
AdAmAn
Colorado
Timberline
Summit House
Admiral Byrd
AdAmAn Club
Pike’s Peak
America
Mrs Bryant Hurt In Fall At Lilly Brook
Mrs W H Bryant of Lilly Brook was admitted to Beck ley hospital for injuries to her back after falling down a flight of steps yesterday.
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W. H. Bryant
Lillybrook
Beckley Hospital
Meacham Residents Hide Elk For Fall Hunting Season
Residents of Meacham Oregon shielded a pet elk named Old George from hunters during the fall season to protect the animal from nimrods and harm.
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Meacham, Ore
Old George
Heavenly body and other puzzle clues list
Crossword puzzle clues six down and multiple across entries list heavenly body more dreadful scents designate a Romanian coin heathen Feminine proper name lasting as colors secured an asterisk transactions a constellation thus chemical suffix denoting alcohol surgical device for producing irritation Utmost shown Gaelic form of John an Asiatic nation Greek letter garret cease to be jockeys natural aptitude concerning dad in a greater degree Down parts of the leg woodland nymph marine animal measure of type faucet lair Into wap t boiling pots to bring to maturity Drops facts to pass from one spot to another appreciation of the fitness of things percolates a game of cards decay silken fabric avoid immature insects one duck periods of moisture precipitation the wife of Zeus by apportion craft the macaw a type measure behold answer to previous puzzle
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Zeus
Parenting Freedom Requires Trust And Guidance
A reflective essay argues that giving a child freedom means withdrawing interference while remaining ready to help. As teens mature, guidance shifts to support and encouragement, not control. Harshness pushes away contact. affection and trust foster future respect and lines of communication.
Marriage Licenses and Guardian Appointment in Fayette County
Fayette County issues marriage licenses for Orvill Smith 23 and Catherine Forest May Crow 17. Other applicants include Perry Martin 25 with Crickmer, Pauline Kincaid 18 Crickmer, Johnnie Bailes 24 of Victor with Beulah Eagle 16, Robert Cole 22 Gauley Bridge with Jean Neeks 16, and Hallie Claypool of Montgomery named guardian of Juliana Claypool 17 heir at law.
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Orvill Smith
Catherine
Forest May Crow
Perry Martin
Crickmer
Pauline Kincaid
Johnnie Bailes
Victor
Beulah Eagle
Robert Cole
Gauley Bridge
Jean Neeks
Hallie Claypool of
Montgomery
Juliana Claypool
New Nation-Wide Group Formed in Jacksonville
Jacksonville announces William Joseph Simmons of Atlanta, retired head of the Ku Klux Klan, unveiled formation of a new national organization to be called the Nationalists in a speech last night.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
William Joseph Simmons
Atlanta
Ku Kluy Klan
Virgin Islands Legislature Acts On Temporary Tax
The Virgin Islands legislature approved a temporary 5 percent internal revenue tax on all imports, excluding oil and coal for ships. A sightseeing bus arrived in India, marked as the first line of the Ganges Valley Pullman Service built for tourists.
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Associated Press
San Thomas
Virgin Islands
India
New Faces Shine in Beckley Players The Youngest
Tonight at 8:15 in the Memorial building auditorium the Beckley Players present Phillip Barrys three act comedy The Youngest. Newcomers John Bridge Mary Alice Winston and Nanny Ellen Gadd join strong supporting cast led by Betty Watts Emerson Pownall and D Elmer Biggs as the Winslow family in a lively domestic farce.
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Memorial Building
Beckley
Phillip Barry
John Bridge
Richard
Winslow
Little Theater
Mary Alice Winston
Ray Martin
Concord State Teachers College
Alan Martin
Nanny Ellen Gadd
Sarah Elizabeth McGinnis
Los Angeles Chamber Food Relief Gifts Reported
The food conservation committee of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce reported gifts of 1645 tons of foodstuffs last year for relief work.
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Food Conservation Committee of
The
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Pinecrest name chosen for Rutherford Sanatorium
Public forum notes Rutherford Sanatorium name change proposals in Beckley West Virginia. W Lunds Lilly credits Pinecrest as best fit due to location on Piney Mountain and surrounding pines. Mentions House Bills 63 64 105 and funds from past bill 314 affecting school and government finances.
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Rutherford Sanatorium
Rutherford
Beckley
Chambers
Board of Control
Beckley Hospital
Pinecrest
T. E. Bibb
Piney Mountain
Piney River
K. M. Jarrell
Guinn
West Virginia
W. Lunds
Lilly
United States Plans Army Motorization With Public Works Funds
The government allocates 10 million dollars from public works funds to motorize the army, signaling a major modernization effort. The announcement outlines funding use and the aim to upgrade transport capabilities and logistics.
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United States
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