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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1931

Page

6

Groundhog jailed in Beckley draws lighthearted tale

Harold M. Riffe reports on a jailhouse groundhog in Raleigh County awaiting release. The bald, cake-stealing pet of Jailer A M Godby has spent a year behind bars after being captured near Citysville. The piece blends small-town humor with local prison life and a tour of Daniels’ cinder-block plant, noting blocks used in local buildings and the Black Knight Country Club house.

A. M. Godby Raleigh Daniels Newton Pittman and Son Black Knight Country Club Company

New Scheme Aims to Lift Global Economy and China

Paul Monroe, educator and economist, proposes a plan to use German reparations in money and goods to fund China's economic development. He says Nanking Nationalist officials favor the idea, and Washington officials reportedly consider it. If approved, the plan would involve credits among Germany France England and the United States with China benefiting from German advances and loans repaid by war debts. Monroe plans to report to the U S state department in March and seek congressional action if both governments approve.

Associated Press Shanghai America Europe China Paul Monroe New York Washington Monroe Nanking Germany France England United States State Department Congress

Honor Roll Honors For Eccles Schools Students In Fifth Month

Se Eccles West Virginia lists honor roll recipients across grades from first through ninth in two Eccles schools. Attendance percentages range from 90 to 97 percent with multiple students named per class. A colored school section names students under Mrs Wade and Miss Nash with attendance noted.

Eccles Miss Godby Mamie Garland Mary Mantel Sophia Mantel Wanda Richmond Elmer Aliff Vernon Bays Clarence Daniels John Lewis Jean Mitchem Andrew Sutton Harman Sutton Roy Smith Miss Hluss Junior Barker Hiubert Herron Albert Loving Mikey Belfore Kyle Connor Garrett Cornett Doyle Hinkle Billy Holt William Lewis Prank Pueht Robin Smith Columbine Hinkle Ann Pennington Lucille Cornett Marie Honaker Mildred Fleming Mrs. Stover Acord Junior Hedgecock Gay Daniel Lorine Bowman Mary Feazell Margaret Lewis Francis Maddow Marie Sutton Betty Sue Tate Edna Breadway Geraldine Terreo Madaline Wickline Elizabeth Issacs Miss Sarrett Lios Ballard Jennie Belfore Ruth Elkins Opal Elkins Frances Lilly Margaret Bishops Jimmie Allen John Belfor Quentin Reynolds Wanda Ballard Ilelen Hicks Stella Lawson Hazel Price Agnes Treadway Dorothy Wiseman Mr. Trump Gladys Reynolds June Stover Annas Tate Douglas Hicks Norman Patton Wade Tate McClang John Marcum William Borrer Frances Belfore Anna Cimala Melba Dillon Virginie Holt Opal Hood Stella Reese Hazel Tate Mrs. Ryan Ford Elkins Violet Elkins Helen Terreo Gladys Tate A. C. Stowers Lee Campbell Mason Clay Clyde Cornette Loren Holt Gale Keesee Orla Bowman Edith Clay Euria Lewis Roxana Marcum Mary Bish Colored School Mrs. Wade Miss Nash Clarence Lewis Sandell Reed Harry Dickerson Ruby Lee Mandel Benetta Williams Naomi Williams Willie Joe Brown Mary Brown Ruth Williams Gladys Brown James Brown Clarence Reed Sammy Bell Percy Bell Barnum Dickerson

Tile Paving Uses Advanced Road Technique Here

Local progress notes say a new tile paving method began about four years ago. Mr. Pithian states the technique is as permanent as concrete and offers older advantages, marking a modern improvement in road building locally.

Pithian

Denison May Be Tried Yet for Liquor Law Violation

Washington reports the District of Columbia court of appeals orders Congressman Edward F. Denison of Illinois to stand trial on liquor law charges after a leaking suitcase linked to him was found at Union Station. Prohibition agents traced the trunk to his quarters and found gin and whiskey in it. Denison claims the trunk was misdelivered by the express company.

Associated Press Washington Union Station Edward FE. Denison Illinois District of Columbia Court of Appeals Denison District of Columbia Supreme Court Prohibition Express Company

Sulivan WV residents and visitors note over weekend

Sullivan West Virginia figures show Supt W M McPherson spent weekend in Beckley with family. Audra Frazier hosted by Mrs C E Keener in Charleston. Harry P Davis visited town Friday and Saturday. Marjorie Lilly stayed with parents at Glen Hedrick. Bertha Thompson and Frances Zwilling visited Beckley Saturday. L E Meadows visited Princeton Monday. Mrs T R Carney visited Beckley Thursday. I A Harvey visited Lillybrook last week. Sadie Wilding of Concho guest of Mrs Mary Walker family. Primary grades perfect fifth month at Sullivan school list names.

W. M. McPherson Beckley Audra Frazier C. E. Keener Charleston Harry P. Davis Town Marjorie Lilly Glen Hedrick Bertha ‘Thompson Frances Zwilling L. E. Meadows Princeton T. R. Carney I. A. Harvey Lillybrook Sadie Wilding Concho Mary Walker Sullivan School Walter Brags Russell Hughes Junior Bryant Warren Callahan Howard Cales Joe Weid Junior Almond Russell Floyd Helen Quesinbury Sadie Bragg Eleanor Alderman KRC Blevins James Carter Harry Owen George Owen Johnnie Pollares Bernard Tabor Randall Meadows May Armstrong Madge Armstrong Frances Floyd Margaret Quesinbury Ethel Smith Myrtle Smith

Dry Creek Man Wounded After Church Disorder

Herman Kessell, 24, of Dry Creek near Beckley, was wounded in a Charleston hospital after police say he caused a disturbance at Rock Creek church. Cantley, the Dry Creek constable, said Kessell pulled a gun during an attempted arrest and the officer shot in self defense.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Herman Kessell Dry Creek Here Beckley Kessell Rock Creek Chris Cantley Cantley

County Agents Set to Address Shady Spring Potato Growers

E B Curry and Dee Crane with A B Walterson of West Virginia University extension will address Shady Spring farmers at the district high school Wednesday afternoon about potato growing. Charles Bika, 13, son of John Bika of Skelton, had an operation at Beckley hospital for acute gangrenous ruptured appendicitis. condition listed as satisfactory today.

E. B. Curry Dee Crane A. B. Walterson West Virginia University Shady Spring Charles Bika John Bika Skelton Beckley Hospital

Bodies Of 3 Men Killed Discovered

East St Louis authorities found the bodies of three men killed in the Wide Open Smith gambling den. One identified as David Hoffman 39 owner of a jewelry store. another as Joseph P Carroll 42 formerly part owner of a St Louis taxi firm. A third man age about 25 remained unidentified. Prolonged shooting at 1015 am Sunday traced to the scene. deputies later raided the establishment and found walls and floors peppered with bullets and 45 caliber cartridge casings scattered on the floor.

H. E. Brammer Daniels Associated Press East St. Louis Smith Granite City David Hoffman Joseph P. Carroll St. Louis

Make appeal for couple

Harrisburg February 3. Petition filed with the state board of pardons asks commuting the death sentences of Irene Schroeder and Walter Glenn Dague. The two assertedly did not fire the shot that killed Corporal Brady Paul of the state motor patrol on December 27, 1929. The applications will be considered.

Associated Pross Harrisburg Irene Schroeder Walter Glenn Dague State Board of Pardons Brady Paul State Motor Patrol

Pardon Board Set to Review Irene Schroeder and Dague Cases

The pardon board will consider petitions February 18, the first meeting of the new board. Irene Schroeder whose name is given as Irene Schrader and Walter Glenn Dague of Elm Grove West Virginia challenge their trials as unfair and biased. They were arrested January 14 1930 in Arizona after Corporal Paul was killed and an appeal cites irrepressible impulse and the Commonwealths policy on executions of women.

Pardon Board Irene Schroeder Irene Schrader Walter Glenn Dague Elm Grove W. Va Schroeder Commonwealth Dague Arizona Paul

Death penalty sought after first degree murder convictions

Two individuals were convicted of first degree murder with a recommendation for the death penalty. On August 9 they were sentenced to execution but a stay was granted by Governor Fisher to allow the pardon board to review pleas this month. Jeff Sparks, NBC announcer, is also noted as a sketch artist.

Fisher Jeff Sparks NBC

Standard 21,000,000 Mile Test Prompts Service Stop

In the interests of your pocketbook and a smooth-running motor you’re urged to check the results of the Standard 21,000,000 mile test. Visit the nearest Standard service station or dealer today and ask the operator to fill her up.

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Harold M. Riffe Godby Cittsville Walter Godby Groundhog Chess Peake and Ohio Railway Company Pitlman Locon Cs SAM New York Economist Se Eccles Sullivan, W. Va W. L. McCray Osteopath A.G Hatcher Sam Thios Mgr Henry W. Wittman Paterson N. J W.W. Weaver Norfolk J.C. Mentzer Havre de Grace, Md J.E. Ingram Salisbury N. C HH. Smith Huntington W.L. Davis Greenville S. C ESSO
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