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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

2

Garbo Triangle Deepens As Brent Nears 20th Birthday

Hollywood reports say Greta Garbo and George Brent remain linked as rumors persist of a romance with Louise, the 20 year old blonde described as Dresden doll. Brent, once private, now appears connected to both Garbo and Louise amid lingering questions about their closeness.

George Brent Greta Garbo Louise Linked Associated Press Hollywood Garbos Cee George T Fate Garbo Louise Brent Miss Garbo Missie Anita Louise Greta Brent

Set Up Exercises Puts Pep in Plants

Urbana scientists claim “setting up” leaves increases plant work capacity by about 41 percent. W. E. Burge and G. C. Wick attached tiny weights to mimosa leaves and stimulated them to prove lifting exercises enhanced response versus ordinary plants of the same species.

Associated Press Urbana Ill Ty of Illinois W. E. Burge G. C. Wick

Coal City Resists Flu Epidemic Despite Ills

In Coal City residents report many with colds and influenza like symptoms. Mr and Mrs J Cooper and children were ill but are now able to go out. A local physician notes widespread bad colds but no epidemic or serious illness yet.

Eee Cpn Becta J. Cooper Cooper

Taylors Move to Stover Neighborhood

Widow Mabel Taylor and seven children relocate from Dam to the Bair place above Stover. They work the farm to support themselves after the death of her husband at Harper railroad crossing years ago. Three children attend elementary school.

Aameron Mabel Taylor Dam Bair Place Stover

F R Eads Said Doing Nicely

F R Eads reported to be doing nicely in hospital with stomach ailment. Beckley hospital official said he is a patient there and improving.

F. R. Eads Coal City Beckley Tal Attaches

Personal Mention Highlights Local Residents and Illness

J A Cunningham returned from visits to Washington and Philadelphia and attended a fraternity reunion at Bethlehem. Pauline Houck is confined at home with flu. Edward Howe Wood improves after illness at the KanawhaCounty home. Ruth Dickson left for Marshall College in Huntington. Mrs C W Love is home with flu. J S Fisher in Clarksburg for business. Mrs H L Clay expected back from Ashland Kentucky. Dr Ro P Daniel a patient at Beckley hospital. Cappellari confined to South Kanawha.

Pauline Houck Edward Howe Wood FE. W. Wood Kanawha Co Friends Ashland Ro. P. Daniel Beckley Hospital C. Cappellari South Kanawha

Students Learn First Aid Work Gauley Bridge

Gauley Bridge reports the state department of mines recognized a unique first aid class. Certificates were awarded February 2 to 16 Gauley Bridge graded school students trained by principal Joseph Cashion. Names include Arthenia Skaggs Barbara Crandall Betty Keffer Bernie Bailey Margaret Moore Glenna Hensley Max Crandall Peggy Deweese Jack Carson Marion Gunnoe Jack Berry Lillie Crockette Ruth Ramsey Evelyn Ogg Ike Brown Marjorie Gunnoe.

Register Gauley Bridge State Department of Mines Department Joseph Cashion Schouls State Mining Department N. P. Rinehart Charleston Arthenia Skaggs Barbara Crandall Betty Keffer Bernie Bailey Margaret Moore Glenna Hensley Max Crandall Peggy Deweese Jack Carson Marion Gunnoe Jack Berry Lillie Crockette Ruth Ramsey Evelyn Ogg Ike Brown Marjorie Gunnoe

World Prayer Day Observed By Beckley Churches

Ladies from Beckley Protestant churches join St Stephen’s Episcopal parish for World Day of Prayer at 2 30 pm with talks on religious education in orient and United States Indian schools Reading for Children includes literature for children abroad and migrant worker families The hour and a half program titled Thou Art the Christ was prepared by Miss Mabel Shaw marking the tenth anniversary of the Lent observance Federations hospitals schools missions and individuals worldwide participate in this event

Beckley St. Stephen's Episcopal Church J. A. Sharp Christian Church Women’s Union Christian Colleges Orient Nannie Ellen Gadd Methodist Temple United States W. A. Argenbright The Baptist Church America E. L. Ellison Heber Street Methodist Church W. D. Paris St. John N. J. Herring Presbyterian Church L. D. Hill Methodist Episcopal Church South J. H. Dunn Ross Culpepper Howard Phipps N. W. Reese Walter Oglesby the Christ God Mabel Shaw Livingstone Memorial Girls Africa

Bishop Mouzon Dies at 68 in Charlotte Home

Bishop Edwin Dubose Mouzon 68 died suddenly at his Charlotte residence from a heart ailment. He was to conduct evangelistic services in Beckley in May and had led church unification efforts across Methodist branches. Known for his opposition to Smith in 1928, he recently returned from a southern revival mission and had spoken of unity and prohibition during his career.

Edwin Dubose Mouzon Beckley Charlotte N. C Methodist Temple Mouton Western Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church South B. E. Carter Bishop Mouzon My Church Henry L. Clay Mouzon Alfred F. Smith Florida Alabama Mississippi Southern Church Memphis Tenn

Mysterious Blonde Kindles Stampede Of Lovelorn Youths

Police investigate reports of a striking young woman who questions men about love on city streets and recounts her own unrequited devotion. She allegedly visits beer parlors, corners men for rides, and even enters homes to seek makeup, leaving several teens fleeing and many youths unsettled by her amorous troubles.

Register Mount Hope

Mrs Richmond Reported Better After Operation

Mrs Ben Richmond, who had surgery at Beckley hospital Monday, was described as resting well by her family last night. The operation was extended due to a severe cold she contracted upon hospital admission two weeks ago amid months of ill health.

Pock Creek Ben Richmond Beckley Hospital Richmond

GOP Man's Beard To Protest FDR

Earl Grose a Mount Hope Republican announces a protest against President Roosevelt by growing a Vandyke beard. He condemns Roosevelt plans to curb the powers of the nine old men of the Supreme Court and vows to let the beard grow unless the policies change.

Register Mount Hope Earl Grose Roosevelt Supreme Court Old Guard

Illinois and Missouri counties lead horseradish supply

Two counties in Illinois and one in Missouri produce most of the horseradish used in America, shaping national supply through their specialized crops and regional agriculture.

Ilinois Missouri America

Patteson Goes To State Meet

Mount Hope Okey L Patteson president of the county court returned after attending a West Virginia Association of County Courts meeting at Kanawha county court house. The session aimed to study legislature bills and their impact on county courts.

Register Mount Hope Okey L. Patteson Association of County Courts of West Virginia Kanawha County Court House Patteson

Willises announce birth of son at Raleigh General

Mr and Mrs R K Willis announce the birth of a son on Thursday February 11 at Raleigh General Hospital. Mr Willis is an instructor at Woodrow Wilson High School.

R. K. Willis Raleigh General Hospital Mr. Willis Woodrow Wilson High School

Beclay Hardware Ad Promises Frigidaire Discounts

Beckley Hardware & Supply Co advertises all-porcelain and cu ft Frigidaire units in excellent condition with drastic price reductions on all new Frigidaire models now in stock. promotes ongoing sale to attract customers.

Beckley Hardware & Supply CO

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