New River Coal Operators Propose One Cent Ad Tax
The New River district operators urged a tenacious plan to fund a national Smokeless Coal advertising drive by taxing all producers one cent per ton. The proposed fund could reach 400000 to 500000 dollars yearly and promote West Virginia Smokeless Coal as a cleaner higher heat fuel, supported by modern cleaning and preparation facilities. In another piece, West Virginia legislators faced a holiday recess clash, with half the Senate demanding earlier adjournment and the other half resisting, leaving Raleigh County figures like Mitchell and Reynolds blamed for stalling.
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New River Coal Operators Association
Smokeless Coal Association
Register
West Virginia
United States
The
Clare
Mitchell
Reynolds
Raleigh County
Senate
School Boy Senators in West Virginia Senate Debate
The West Virginia senate, long seen as obstructive, faces new scrutiny as the house of delegates insists both chambers stay in session through Thursday. The aim is to press for action and avert further public distress.
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Senate
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Classified demand grows with Beckley readers
The Register touts its expanding Want-Ad department in Beckley and the Smokeless Coal region, noting broad reader interest across life sectors. The piece highlights a group classification system for ads, successful outcomes for private and commercial advertisers, and the role of classifieds in finding jobs, rental properties, and sales, linking moral sense with practical commerce.
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Register
Beckley
A Free Land Is One Where Taxpayers Defy How Money Is Spent
The statement portrays a country where government spending is opaque and citizens appear bold for questioning allocations. It comments on public accountability and the ease of criticizing officials when money matters are not transparent.
Appointment of Chester Davis to head AAA shifts crop policy stance
Washington’s daybook notes Chester Davis will replace George Peek as AAA administrator. Davis, a former ally of Peek and friend of Secretary Wallace, advocates early acreage reductions and a move away from reliance on marketing agreements. His support for Wallace signals a shift toward stronger federal control of crop production and pricing.
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Washington
Chester Davis
AAA
George Peek
Davis
Peek
Peck
Wallace
Henry Clay
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
A column of opinions and observations by Alphonso notes 1930s local life from Kansas towns. It jokes about old merchants, sanitation plans, women turning to sports and bridge, jazz criticism, and witty quotes. The piece includes a miswritten item from Pender Nebraska about Mrs Warrington’s fall and injuries before a trip to Iowa.
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X. Spence
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Republic
Warrington
Iowa
W. E. Patterson Dies at 62 in Davis Tucker County
W E Patterson 62 brother of Mrs H H Pownall Beaver Avenue and uncle of Mrs Herbert Stansbury South Kanawha Street died suddenly at his Davis home Saturday evening. Former state legislator and three decades mayor of Davis, he was active in local coal business. Widow Betty Patterson, a son and daughter survive. burial in Davis planned for tomorrow.
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W. E. Patterson
H. H. Pownall
Beaver Avenue
Herbert Stansbury
South Kanawha Street
Davis
Tucker County
Betty Patterson
Camphor Bottle Proves Valuable Heirloom In North Carolina
Elizabeth City December 19 The camphor bottle dating back 150 years became valuable to Mrs. J L Brock as she sold the family heirloom to an antique collector for enough to buy two cows a heifer and leave twenty dollars in cash.
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Associated Press
Elizabeth City
N. C
J. L. Brock
Gabtown Grand Op Rendered By Local Players
In Gabtown a village troupe staged a lively evening at Johnny Tobin's hall. The show featured actors Desdamoney Lee and Alpharetty Broze with musical pieces by Lem Haskins and Sim Green, and a riotous finale by Beggs. Police were called to quiet a disorderly scene with Nancy Wright shouting during a performance.
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Punkin Ridgers
Manny Scrip
Johnny Tobin
W C Fields Talks Too Many Cooks In Film
Hollywood reports comedian W C Fields complains of a six star picture with too many performers each seeking attention. He notes he appears only in the fourth reel and recalls a humorous boat mishap to illustrate how lights and pumping caused a mistaken sinking.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
W. C. Fields
Malibu Lake
Mike
Water Woes Damp Gabtown After Dance Night
Town suffers water shortage after a busy Saturday as Abner Whiffletree, crippled peg leg, roams pump area. Bill Stubblefield, artist, currently injured polishing Zeke Ellinboe’s bald head. accident caused a wall impact. Tom Haskins warns Dan Andrews over weekly shuttle speed between Idolize and town, threatening suit. May Lines, Gabtown flapper, makes a provocative remark about taste.
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Bill Stubblefield
Zeke Ellinboe
Tom Haskins
Dan Andrews
Idolize
Our Fair City
Willin Workers Banquet Tale Shorts Aide
At the Willin Workers Banquet last Tuesday Mrs Stone told Amandy Trout to pass her plate and asked whether she wanted the upper or lower one in a brisk schoolroom exchange. Tad Lane, noted for efficiency, appears in the vignette.
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Willin’ Workers
Forbidden Valley by Wiliam Byron Monony
The severest blow for Curt Tennyson comes when he learns Sonya Volkov, saved from Kloschee Indians, was secretly reaching Igor Karakhan. Curt tracks Karakhan, a crook and millionaire, while Sonya enlists Teeste Le Noir to carry a letter to Karakhan’s chief.
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Curt Tennyson
Sonya Volkov
Igor Karakhan
Curt
Karakhan
Sonya Just
Teeste le Noir
Sonya’s Letter Deepens Mystery in Pacific Camp
Paul returns to camp to find Curt missing after Sonya and Le Noir’s covert movements. Sonya’s French letter to Kara khan reveals her pursuit and secrecy, while Paul confronts her as Curt’s canoe vanishes. The scene shifts to a tense morning where Paul suspects Sonya’s betrayal and Curt’s fate remains uncertain.
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Sonya
le Noir
Curt
Paul
Victoria
Karakhan
Helen Mathieson
Ralph
Jim Gunnar
Lilluars
Klosphees
Willow Island
Francois
Jacky
Iskitimwah
Memories of Diapered Monarchs and Baby News
Memories of long hours waiting for crying babies and their stand-ins to sleep. Violet Daniels and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Short welcomed a daughter born December 10. Mrs. Otis Warden of Prosperity visited her daughter Mrs. Frank Short. Mrs. S. S. Nickel injured her right leg severely Tuesday. Virginia Hancock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hancock, is ill with pneumonia.
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Bill
Violet Daniels
Frank Short
Otis Warden
Prosperity
S. S. Nickel
Virginia Hancock
Hugh Hancock
Calloway Heights Parents Welcome Daughter Born December 16
Calloway Heights Mr and Mrs W A Henchee announce the birth of a daughter on December 16. Mr and Mrs Hubert Henson of Stamford visited his parents Mr and Mrs W H Henson on Sunday. Mrs Violet Daniels returned from a week's visit with relatives at Rupert. Miss Vermont Hinkle returned home at Rupert after visiting her aunt Mrs
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W. A. Henchee
Hubert Henson
Stamford
W. H. Henson
Violet Daniels
Rupert
Vermont Hinkle
Indian Arrowhead Found Inside Old Oak Near Oak Ink a
A woodcutter felled a gigantic oak in Oak Ink a Mississippi and found a flint arrowhead embedded in the heart of the tree. Tree rings suggest it is over 150 years old. A cradle once owned by Mrs. Florence Graves of Ontario California has rocked 59 Graves babies since 1888.
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Associated Press
Inka
Miss
Florence Graves
Ontario
Cal
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