Court Speeding Up Its Work In February Term
The February circuit court ended its first week after disposing of many cases. Judge C. M. Ward and staff push to speed up work for economy. Notable actions include settlements in Irwin Oliver v Provident Life, W J Epperly v Sispleton and Buckland, and awards to defendants in State Road Commission v Akers and v Teel. Defendants in George W Cook v Foster challenged declarations, and Houchins cases awarded debts with interest. Subpoenas ordered for W F Licklighter’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erm
C. M. Ward
Irwin Oliver
the Provident Life Insurance Company
W. J. Epperly
Ralph Sispleton
Carl Buckland
State Road Commission
Ollie WY. ‘Akers
E. M. Teel
Et’ al
E. M. Teels
Luther Teel
Quincy Teel
Willie Teel
Maci] Warden
Ollie Akers
Elber Teel
George W. Cook
John D. Foster
Hailie E. Lowe
Thelma Lowe
Av. A. Lilly
Booker C. Houchins
Clara Houchins
W. F. Lick
Lighter
H. H. Graham
Elbert Farley
Licklighter
Expert to Lecture Series Promises Insight on People
A Salesmanship Coach will visit this city to deliver seven talks titled How To Understand And Deal With People. The lectures stress understanding human nature and emotional make up, noting that bad mental attitudes fuel business and social problems, and urging control of emotions and constructive thinking.
Understanding Human Nature Talks Begin in Beckley
Mr. Hawk will present a public series on human behavior and individual differences, exploring why people differ in work and life. The talks start next Wednesday night March 1 at 8 in the Memorial auditorium with free admission, hosted by Beckley newspapers and the chamber of commerce.
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Hawk
Memorial Auditorium
Beckley
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
MINE WORKER Gives Clarification On Labor Groups
In a continuation from page one, Mr Harris describes his nationally recognized miners union as focused on the general good of all miners. He distances his organization from the Unemployed Council of Beckley, calling it protestant and communistic in makeup. Harris warns smaller groups oppose the union and alleges some members threaten to imitate Russia. He asserts the UMWA holds no such beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neeley
East Beckley
Berkley
Harris
Russia
United Mine Workers of America
Louisiana’s Racketeer Denies City Vote Control
In a page one continuation, Louisiana figures deny Broussard’s claim of vote control in New Orleans. Long disputes Broussard’s power, says he avoided service in the war due to family reasons, and accuses Broussard and allies of failing to prove corruption charges with witnesses.
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Long
New Orleans
Broussard
Central Grades School to Stage Two Tom Thumb Weddings
Mary Ashworth will wed Freddie Helm in a dual Tom Thumb ceremony at 11 AM and 8 PM in the Central Grades junior high auditorium. Students from six to eight years old will serve as bridesmaids ushers and guests under Miss Katherine Koiner supervision.
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Central Grades
Mary Ashworth
Freddie Helm
Belly McClain
Eugene Foster
Betty Ashworth
Virginia Lee Reardin
Charles Farmer
Joyce Drewry
Ames Rucker
Edith Bsharah
Wanda Lilly
Mary Lou Lilly
Nellie Ellison
Matt Powers
Dennis Lilly
Jackie Klaus
Carl Drewry
Lacy Liedrick
Bobby Sheer
Mary Bird
Ross Phipps
Adolph Binderman
Betty Ally
Geraldine Clawley
Jo Ann Goss
Geneva Wheeler
Allene Wright
Martha Page Hogg
Harold Collison
Percy Catlett
Jimmie Smith
Ghester Lynch
Bobby Beard
Joe Wimer
Ann Ritchie Ware
Junior Evans
Jo Ann Lewis
Mackie Smith
Susie Kingaid
Henry Smith
Mary Helen Shawhan
Katherine Koiner
Community farewell party in Staatsburg draws notable guest
Mrs Rodgevelt traveled about a dozen miles up the Hudson Valley tonight to attend a community farewell gathering for an unidentified figure at Staatsburg, reflecting local ties and civic sentiment.
School Officials Push Raleigh County Summer School Plan
A Raleigh county group will go to Charleston to urge the state board of education to approve a summer school in Raleigh County for teachers unable to take a lengthy term. County Superintendent Chambers leads the effort with a committee of H. J. Carmichael C. G. Perégoy and EJ. Wauhop named to meet the board. they expect approval to enable the program this year.
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Raleigh County
State Board of Education
Charleston
Chambers
State Board
H. J. Carmichael
C. G. Perégoy
Shady Spring
EJ. Wauhop
Trap Hill
NSW service authorized to link Beckley and Amigo mail route
The postoffice department authorized a new daily mail route from Beckley to Amigo via Sophia and the Winding Gulf area with return over Stonecoat road. Service starts July 1, with bids due March 28. Only first class, newspapers, and special handling mail will pass this route. contractors must operate by 3:30 pm daily except Sunday.
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Postoffice Department
Beckley
Amigo
I. L. Elekson
Sophia
Gulf
Stonecoat Road
Pemberton
Sesenger
Virginian Railway
County High Receives Rostered Classifications and Updates
The county high schools gain classifications for 1931-32 with several changes. Byrd-Pritterman High School at Amigo achieves unconditional first-class status after last year’s certificate issue. Other schools retain or adjust classifications. three-year junior high institutions are listed on the approved list with Mt. View excluded.
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Byrd-Pritterman High Schol
Amigo
Trap Hill
Stratton High
Woodrow Wilson High
Col
Cord
Shady Spring High
Richmond District High
Mark Twain
Mt. View
Shove
Beckley Junior High
Eccles
Glen White
Helen
Lester
Roosevelt III Seeks Bank Reopenings and Budget Balance
In a snowbound White House discussion, Roosevelt III and the incoming treasury head talked for hours about plans. They refused to comment on specifics, but stressed reopening Michigan and Maryland banks quickly and balancing the government budget by July 1, the new fiscal year start.
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White House
Treasury
Michigan
Maryland
Anil
Hoover And Hull Confer On Foreign Policy At State Dept
After a lengthy two and a half hour meeting at the state department, Secretary Hull and Secretary of State designate Henry L. Stimson discussed shaping U S policy to favor pacific settlement of disputes among nations. Both men were silent and serious as they emerged with Hull expressing abiding faith and confidence for the future.
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Tennessee
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
State Department
Far East
Hull
Republicans consider expelling Roosevelt supporting independents
Pennsylvania conservatives plan to ask the next senate Republican caucus to expel independents who backed Franklin D. Roosevelt. The move follows multiple talks by independents and sparks debate over a possible 1936 third party or a warning to the incoming administration. The Republican executive committee also schedules its first post election meeting, while amateur archeologists atop a bluff reveal a Mound Builders shrine with three temples unearthed.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Ohio and
Mississippi
Fire Crews Respond to Two Auto Fires Over Weekend
Fire department was called Friday night and Saturday afternoon for two automobile fires. The Plymouth coupe stored in A. J. Boone's garage on Co street burned completely. Investigators suspect arson as a thief gained entry before the blaze.
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DeSoto
J. Earl MccCreery
Beckley Hotel
A. J. Boone
Co” Street
Relief for the Indians and Kiwanis letter on Navajo plight
Beckley Kiwanis received a Gallup sister club letter detailing Navajo on a reservation near Gallup facing severe economic hardship. The note describes sheep goats and cattle husbandry with rug weaving and valley making as side lines, and notes a blizzard and cold winter that killed off much of the flocks.
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Beckley Kiwanis Club
Gallup
N. M
Walsh Marries Cuban Wife In Havana Ceremony
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana wed Senora Mina Perez Chaumont De Triffin in a Havana ceremony at a secluded vine-clung home. The Associated Press reports the event occurred on February 23 as the couple joined in marriage abroad.
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Associated Press
Havana
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senora Mina Perez Chaumont de Triffin
Edens Sentenced to Ten Years in Slaying at Wini frede Junction
Henry Edens, 36, was sentenced to ten years for the murder of Naomi McCormick, 18, a roomer in his home at Wini frede Junction. He testified he fired at her thinking she was a burglar, while the state argued he had threatened to kill.
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Charleston
W. Vaykeh
Henry Edens
Naomi McCormick
Winifrede Junction
Edens
Miss McCormick
Buralar
Edun
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Louisiana’s
Central School
Nsw
Gallup Club
Beckley Club
Buena Vista
Mariaiad
Miami
Washington
Senator Walsh
Roosevelt
Walsh
County High
Roosevelt III
Union Grains
Weramy
Dunn Grain & Feed CO
Beckley, W. Va
Deed Union
PCE “Ko
Firestone Bairterels
Firestone
Sara Pecy
Www
Stephens Service
City Ave
Kiwanis Club
Gallup, N. M
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