Beckley Letters and Local Anecdotes from 1933
A nostalgic column from Beckley WV on February 18 1933 features reader letters praising the agenda page and a critique of self serving editorial tone. The piece includes humorous notes about mules sleigh bells and rural life around Crab Orchard and Flat Top as well as a reminder of a golden oak desk used by the county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
W. Va
Riffe
J. F. P. Gname
Russell Egnor
Russell
Jale
Dickens
Peachtree
Bernard B. Chambers
March Term Jury List Drawn for Criminal Court
Jury commissioners Iva A. McGinnis and J. A. Blake drew the grand jury list for the March term to report March 20 and petit jurors to report March 27. Districts listed include Town Slab Fork Shady Springs Trap Hill Marsh Fork Clear Fork with numerous named jurors and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Iva A. McGinnis
J. A. Blake
Town
W. CG. Grits J
W. Evans
D. M. Canner
A. L. Fink
I. A. Martin
N. C. Ennis
W. Meredith
J. B. Bonner
Chester Stanley
H. Hays
G. F. Stover
Peter McQuade
Robert Williams
C.D. MacMillan
W. M. Daniel
Enuis Nickers
J. A. Robertson
Thomas Marper
Ed Kearnd
Ernest Lilly
WL. Jeffries
D. I. Lewis
Slab Fork
A. E. Green
LB. B. Harvey
Hussell James
Hiram Anderson
J. M. Gooch
Marsh Fork
Jake Cottle
Earl Clay
James Bradley
Callie Marlin
Jack Burnside
Clear Fork
Joe Short
T. W. Crickard
R. F. Britt
J. E. Gallimore
More Money In Michigan To Ease Banking Crisis
The Associated Press reports additional millions flow into Michigan to calm fears as regulators and bankers seek emergency legislation. Washington sent 827 million including 81 million in gold, following 20 million shipped to the federal reserve. Governor Comstock warned of an acute emergency after the Detroit Guardian Trust Bank closure, with discussions on granting him powers to oversee state banks. Officials promise cash availability statewide and outline an emergency program post moratorium proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Michigan
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
William A. Comstock
Union Guardian Trust Company
Comstock
Velroi
Lansing
Vesper Services On George Washington
Vesper services this afternoon at 4315 Presbyterian Church. Rev. J I Lineweaver will give a brief discourse on George Washington. Mrs William Taylor has arranged a musical program including Raymond Overture Aubroose Thomas Nocturne pieces and Lohengrin selections performed by Ruth Lineweaver and Mrs William Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. l. Linewraver
George Washington
William ‘Taylor
Sienna
Raymond
Aubrose Thomms
Vincent
Loyal Order of Moose to Hold Antivetary Service
Members of the Loyal Order of Moose plan an anti veterans service in the hall tomorrow evening February 20 at 7530. The gathering invites Moose members to attend and honor veterans in a solemn observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
Hall of the Order
Printing partners discussed by Lewis Wood and Charlie Tucker
A fragmented note reveals plans to exit the printing business and suggests Lewis Wood and Charlie Tucker could be approached to discuss a potential buyout or partnership as a remedy to ongoing delays and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani Hutty
Lewis Wood
Charlie Tucker
Youth Faces Chair Again in Murder Case
Rockford reports 18 year old Mussell McWilliams faces execution set for April 24 after a 16 year old killed a man, fired five shots, and robbed him. Judge Edward D. Shurtleff sentences death again as Clarence Darrow contemplates further appeal with Attorney Red Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rockford. I
Mussell McWilliams
Supreme Court
Edward D. Shurtleff
Joliet
Jim
Shurtleff
Avere
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Chica
Red. Knight
State Supreme Court
Whitten Held for Grand Jury in Hennie Taylor Murder Case
At a brief hearing before Magistrate John Anderson Earl Whitten was ordered held for grand jury action on charges of murder of Hennie Taylor and wounding Olen Taylor at Sand Lick on February 6. Eyewitness Woodrow Tilley testified without defense challenge. Whitten remains in county jail until the next grand jury convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Woodrow Tilley
Earl Whitten
Whitten
Hennie ‘Taylor
Sand Lick
Olen Taylor
Dustien
Kyle D. Harper
Squire Anderson
Tilley
Taylors
Tudsee Dunn
Tiley
Sew
Andi Whillen
Legion Plans Big Melt Today
Kinkead, superintendent of the Memorial building, said yesterday that two joint meetings of four Southern West Virginia Legion districts will be held in the Memorial building Legion hall. Invitations have been sent to prominent state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkead
Memorial Building
The
American Legion
West Virginia
Legion
Legion Hall
Legion Leaders Plan Beckley Drill Exhibition
Ivizol S. Pownall state commander Ike Snifkin state vice commander Shinley Hamric state adjutant and Prank Bond grand chef of the 40 and 8 society head the Legion group The Blue Field boys drum corps seek to visit Beckley for an exhibition drill in the courthouse yard after the sweetheart event.
Cutting Not in Cabinet Cuts Senate Service Over Cabinet Offer
Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico, an independent Republican, reportedly declined a Roosevelt cabinet post to stay in the Senate. Sources suggest he refused the interior secretary job, believing he could serve the nation and his state better from the Senate. Speculation names Governor Dern of Utah and Joseph C. O Mahoney of Cheyenne as possible successors. Toledo election figures were tallied to 2,058,628.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Washington
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Senate
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Interior
Dern
Utah
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bibb Reports Opposition to Beckley City Limits Bill
Charleston weekend report shows T C Bibb Raleigh County delegate says opposition arose to a house bill extending Beckley city limits and clarifying fines. The measure, prepared by the city attorney and endorsed by the mayor and council, awaits Senate consideration. Also notes Dr James Urquhart's 1928 Eskimo medical initiative spanning 0 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
T. C. Bibb
Raleigh County
House of Delegates
Beckley
Senate
Bibb
House
James Urquhart
Debating Pair Joins West Virginia Wesleyan Squad
Nick Cody of Beckley and Ruth Wray of Glen White join West Virginia Wesleyan College debate squad led by G L Glauner. They will debate through March on a Wesleyan club schedule with the question: should no one in the United States inherit or receive by gift more than 30000 in life and 50000 per year in income. Other team members include Bud Wholf Aaron C William Jones Manning ton Garnett Evans Leslie Price Throld Funk Vernon Thomas Marshall Bucklew Ruth Hamrick Eleanor Mockler Mary Sue Hicklin. Cody and Wray aim for Pi Kappa Delta honors after three debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pross Buckhannon
W. Va
Nick Cody
Beckley
Ruth Wray
Glen White
Beckley High School
West Virginia Wesleyan College
G. L. Glauner
Wesleyan
Styte
United States
Cody
Miss Wray
Bud Wholf
Akron
William, Jones
Mannington
Garnett Evans
Moundsville
Leslie Price
Charleston
Throld Funk
Rowelsburg
Vernon Thomas
Boston
Mass
Marshall Bucklew
Ruth = Hamrick
Buckhannon
Eleanor Mockler
Mary Sue Hicklin
Pi Kappa Delta
Nail health as an index of disease impact
The text notes that nails show distinct crescent markings in healthy individuals which tend to fade or disappear during infectious illness, implying nail appearance reflects disease severity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold M. Riffe
Crab Orchard
Tilly
Mrs. Lilly
Register
Lilly
Ye Dizzy Scribe
March
Criminal
Moose
Guiseppe Zangara
Miami
Fla
William J. Sinnott
New York
Margaret Kruis
Newark
N. J
Russell Caldwell
Coconut Grove
Cermak
Chicago
Joseph Gill
Illinois
Toledo
Ohio
W. L. McCray
Osteopath
Beckley Hotel
Onwendh
Remington Portable
Commercial Printing Department
Beckley Newspapers Corp
S.S.S
Stanaford Transit Company
Paris Publica
Giann and
AN Lor
Ubiko
Dunn Grain & Feed Co
West Virginia Water Service CO
Heber ST
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