Pastor congratulates Beckley newspaper leader on 25 years
The Rev C 8 Donnelly of Oak Hill Baptist Church writes to Beckley Newspapers Corp president Charles Hodel praising his quarter century in Beckley journalism. Donnelly notes his own 15 years at Oak Hill and expresses optimism for future prosperity, closing warmly with cordial salutations.
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C. 8. Donnelly
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Charles Hodel
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
Oak Hill Church
Hodel
Register
Shirley Donnelly
Christmas Greetings and Local Views From Affinity
A column from Affinity blends holiday humor with community notes. The Moores offer an original Christmas greeting, while T E Harris laments neglected towns and urges an Arnett Chamber of Commerce. The piece discusses telephone and power lines, a proposed new road near Harper, and local chambers of commerce signs for Sweeneyburg. It ends with reflections on women, a quotation about the female of the species, and rural scenes of horses headed home for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Branch
Harper
Dingess Branch
Glen Daniel
Beckley
Daniel
Snuffer
Cyrus Snuffer
George Frirley
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Sweeneyburg
Maynor Post-Office
The Law's Ineptitude on the Numbers Racket
The Register condemns commercialized gambling and calls for strict penalties on all involved. It cites a recent case where an arrest failed due to faulty search warrant wording, releasing the boss and returning loot. The piece argues government must protect the weak from the folly of gambling.
Landon on War, People and presidential choices
The piece argues Alfred M Landon does not bind the people to the president it critiques Roosevelt foreign policy stance. It notes Landon supports the president while warning the nation may be drawn into war and discusses constitutional war powers and neutrality debates amid decisions affecting civilians and the armed forces.
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Alfred M. Landon
Landon
United States
Roosevelt
Congress Defines War Powers and Neutrality Standards
The text notes that only Congress can declare war and authorize directing the army and navy while already providing for neutrality in foreign wars. It also states the state department and the president have officially condemned Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
State Department
Japan
Referendum Amendment on War Powers Sparks Public Debate
The writer argues the proposed amendment cannot stop leaders from expressing views or withdrawing from danger, but grants citizens a right to vote on declarations of war. A referendum would compel the administration to seek public approval, and the author believes a China withdrawal would occur if the people could vote on the issue now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Snow White Proclaimed As Great Picture of 38
Hollywood roared as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered as the first feature length animated cartoon. Walt Disney spent three years and 1.5 million dollars on the eight reel fantasy adapting the Grimm tale. The seven dwarfs Doc Dopey Grumpy Happy Sneezy Bashful and Sleepy steal the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Kennedy seen as London envoy likely but 1940 bid questioned
Opinion columns weigh Joseph P Kennedy to succeed Robert Bing ham as ambassador in London, noting Kennedy’s wealth and capability yet flagging Catholic faith and past sharp stances against Wall Street and labor as potential political obstacles for a Roosevelt era candidacy.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph P. Kennedy
Robert W. Bingham
Sam
London
Brother Kennedy
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Bingham
Kennedy
J. Patrick Kennedy
al Smith
Securities and Exchange Commission
You’re Telling Me! A witty look at trends and shifts
William Ritt humor column notes shoe retailers say women wear shoes two sizes larger, Britain offers token war debt payment, fewer mules in farming, and the public’s reaction to boom and inflation forecasts. The piece playfully questions authority, revolutions, and the limits of taste with comic, satirical observations.
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William Ritt
Central Press
Miser Funeral Conducted Today At Mount Tabor
The Rev R G Yoak will conduct services at Mount Tabor church at 2 30 p m today for Mrs Alice Emily Miser 54 Eccles woman who died after an illness of two years Burial will be in Mount Tabor church cemetery A Baptist church member she is survived by husband Carl H Miser five sons William Samuel Robert and Carl Miser all of Eccles and James Erskine Miser Glen White five daughters Mrs S E Lumpower Mrs Robert Blevins Mrs Berlin Broughman and Miss Margaret Harrison Miser all of Eccles and Mrs Alice Wade Appalachia Va three sisters Mrs G W Pike Mrs A C Vance Miss Ollie Harrison all of Bristol Tenn one or other Archie Harrison Johnson Tenn and nine grandchildren
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R. G. Yoak
Mount Tabor Church
Alice Emily Miser
Eccles
The
Baptist Church
Carl H. Miser
William Miser
Samuel Miser
Robert Miser
Carl Miser
James Erskine Miser
Glen White
S. E. Lumpower
Robert Blevins
Berlin Broughman
Margaret Harrison Miser
Alice Wade
Appalachia
G. W. Pike
A. C. Vance
Ollie Harrison
Bristol
Tenn
Orother
Archie Harrison
Johnson
Growth and reform plan for Raleigh county city expansion
A proposed extension of city limits to include built up areas and Mabscott with a city planning commission guiding future growth and a paid inspector enforcing building codes. Plans include park acquisition, library strengthening, unified water and sewer under a public utility, a charter adopting a city manager government, and development of small farms, tourism, and new industries. A coal tax fund would promote West Virginia Smokeless Coal nationally, plus more school buildings for Beckley and surrounding Raleigh County areas.
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Mabscott
City Planning and Zoning Commission
West Virginia
Beckley
Raleigh County
President Roosevelt Health Notes From White House Briefs
Washington Daybook reports Capt. McIntire’s assessment. President Roosevelt, after a buyer to Florida, shows resilience. Indigestion and a tooth infection briefly slowed him, but he remains normal and plans rests roughly every two months. Diet is controlled, with light meals and a Maryland terrapin favorite cited.
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Ashington
Ross T. McIntire
Naval
Florida
White House
McIntire
Hyde Park
Maryland
Perils and quirks of early Hollywood life
Otto Brower reports peril in Tanganyika filming for Stanley and Livingstone as natives barter wives with goats or cows and authorities are pressed for meat and labor. Cesar Romero recalls autograph chaos over Clark Gable. Robert Wilcox marries Hodges on Christmas day. Fritz Feld longs to direct after decades of acting, while Lubitsch’s absence redirects his career. A former exotic actress now joins a sharp wisecracking screen duo.
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Robbin Coons
Pycelt Wood
Otto Brower
Tanganyika
Stanley
Livingstone
Brower
Cesar Romero
Clark Gable
Romero
Robert Wilcox
Soy Hodges
Fritz Feld
Paris
Lubitsch
Ay Ppy
Paramount
Eld
Feld
Ifeld
Europe
Wesley Ruggles
Colbert
Man About Manhattan
New York gossip centers on neighbor Robert Marshall Read as Garbo fans spark quirky routines. Read, Garbo’s intimate in the city, steers away from public sight while sharing long late night walks and church pew conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Marshall
Times Square
Garbo
Robert Marshall Read
Manhattan
God
Employment Off Five Per Cent
The labor department reports industrial employment fell 5.8 percent last month, the largest drop since 1920. About 570,000 workers lost jobs, 480,000 in factories, with Secretary Perkins linking the downturn to an oversupply of manufactured goods and a recession. Despite fewer workers, weekly payrolls rose by 11 million dollars from November.
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Associated Press
Washington
Labor Department
Perkins
Plant Closes at Ottawa Libby Owens Ford Mill
The Ottawa plant of Libby Owens Ford, normally employing 1850 workers, closed today indefinitely. A posted notice said reopening depended on orders for glass, but officials hoped to reopen after the first of the year.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Libby Owens Ford Company
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Arnett
Cameron
Mt. View
Harris
Arnett Chamber of Commerce
Edwight
Charleston
Whitesville
George P. Daniel
Louise Wright
Alabama
Kipling
Sussex
E-C
Mr. Landon
Theople
Disney
Charles P. Stewart
Great Britain
Wall Street
O. K
Maritime Commission
Uncle Sam
Montevideo
Miser
By Preston Grover
Screenlife Life In
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Myrna Loy
Tyrone Power
Anita Louise
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