Federal Court Bill support urged by Beckley editor
The Raleigh Register defends Rep. Joe L. Smith against Post-Herald claims opposing a Beckley federal court term. It states Smith supports the Bachmann bill creating a third West Virginia district, notes holiday recess delays, and argues Beckley and Raleigh County benefit his interests.
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Raleigh -Register
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Main Street
Beckley
W. Way
Nh & S Johnston
Associated Press
USA
Roy Lowns
Bet Adunda
Rees Ony Eandryh
Devine-Tenney Corporation
New York
Chrysler Building
Chicago
Michigan Ave
The
Register
Mr. Smith
House of Representatives
Smith
Bachmann
West Virginia
Washington
Congress
Raleigh
Post- Herald
Homme County
Post-Herald
A Turning Point in 1933 Economic Life
The article predicts 1933 will mark a turning point in American economics as revival in trade approaches. It notes a shift from despair to renewal, with machines replacing some labor but new inventions to open fresh avenues for work and progress. The piece references the upcoming administration in two months.
Beckley Plans Growth and Industry Promotion
The platform supports summer resort development for Beckley and expands trade for local merchants and distributors. It calls for a city planning commission and building code, promotion of dairying trucking and poultry in Raleigh County, a county school administration plan, legislative reapportionment, and a one cent per ton ad revenue for national advertising under the West Virginia Smokeless Goal.
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Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
New Era Dawn in Politics and Tax Reform Hailed
As the nation awaits a Roosevelt administration and a new cabinet, the country eyes policy shifts on farm relief debt tariff and economy. West Virginia faces a formative period with a levy cap law and political turnover, Raleigh county expects tax reforms and debt relief. The era promises change and renewed hope for locals.
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Tion
Albany
Jong
Roosevelt
Hoover
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Proper Spirit Supports Prosecution of Petty Gambling in Raleigh
The Raleigh County community welcomes Clarence W. Meadows ows starting today as prosecuting attorney and pledges strong support for a four year effort to enforce criminal statutes. The paper urges swift action against slot machines and gambling devices, stressing law and order with cooperation from all law enforcement agencies.
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Raleigh
Clarence W. Meadows
Meadows
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Register
Press Comment on Redistricting Across State Senate Districts
Randolph Review argues that redistricting should be based on population and geographic proximity, not partisan gain. The piece warns against gerrymandering by either party and urges voters to judge districts by fairness rather than party lines.
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Randolph
Column of opinions and oddities with local notes
A mix of observations and quips on society and fame, plus local notices. The column critiques modern life with playful humor about fashion and behavior, interspersed with brief family and community updates from Charleston, Crab Orchard, Stotesbury and nearby towns.
Baptist church Sunday officers elected in Crab Orchard West Virginia
The Crab Orchard Baptist church held its Sunday school officer elections last Sunday after services. Parishioners and non attending members were invited to support the Baptist school in the coming year. Rev Sturgill of Elkhorn preached during the week. Christmas visitors included Waymond Rie and Winton Hite from Beckley with families. Louise Shrewsbury, studying at Athens, returned home for holidays. Glen Fitzpatrick also visited.
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Charleston
Baptist Church
Baptist School
Sturgill
Elkhorn
Paslor
the Baptist Church
Waymond Rie
Northfork
Winton Hite
Beckley
Q. P. Rife
Louise Shrewsbury
Athens
J. Shrewsbury
Glen Fitzpatrick
Talks to Parents Every Child Is Punished By Mice Judson Peale
The author argues that all children face punishment through withdrawal of parental love, varying by age. He describes infants learning self control as love is withheld, and older children sacrificing more to keep parental approval. George Healey has taught at the Detroit Racquet Club for twenty nine years.
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Judson Peale
Jand
Hig
George Healey
Detroit
New York Holiday Swarm Through Seventh Avenue
The piece depicts a winter holiday exodus of New York expatriates, describing the crowded Seventh Avenue scene between Twenty-eighth and Llorlieth streets. It contrasts festive homeward mood with the clamor of garment district congestion, street heat, and chaotic crowds. It notes the urban surge of shoppers, vendors, and workers amid seasonal bustle and the city’s beehive-like throng.
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Howard Jones
Southern California
Garment and Fur Trades Center
Seventh Avenue
Twenty-eighth
Llorlieth Streets
Buying Barbara by Julia Clet-Addame unfolds actor Farrell Armitage chess in love and deceit
Farrell Armitage tries to cure his crippled fiancé Alark Fodery by manipulating Barbara Quentin and Mark through deception. A portrait emerald, Leila Gane, and a vicarage gate scene set a tense plot of romance, power, and betrayal in a domestic drama.
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Barbara
Julia Clet-Addame
Barbara Quentin Hans
Farrell Armitage
Fancé
Farrell
Mark
Leila Gane
Lella Wayleys
Emerald portrait haunts Armitage as journey nears Brandish Place
In a tense train carriage scene Leila urges speed toward Brandish Place while Armitage clutches a memory of an emerald set in platinum. He juggles danger and duty, planning to reach town by ten and manage Malavie’s plans before noon, as Barbara’s reaction awaits.
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Abe
Barbara
Mark
Farrell Armitage
Leila
Armitage
Farrell
Jim
Wne
Brandish
Devalet
Malavie's
Barbara S
Malavie
Tle
Lelia
Mark Lodely
Personalities and careers highlighted in early 20th century notes
Richard Bonelli the Met star aims for a mechanical engineering background in youth. John W. Green, Harvard graduate, wrote Body and Soul. Hope Williams, once in Social Register, now in theater, maintains a fresh horseshoe bun hairstyle each year.
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Richard Bonelli
Metropolitan
John W. Green
Harvard
Hope Williams
The
Social Register
Eccles Mine Superintendent Ill With Pneumonia
St Sheffler superintendent of Eccles mine and resident at 73 North Kanawha Street is ill with pneumonia at Beckley Hospital where he was taken Thursday. Reports from the hospital indicate his condition is serious but improving.
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St. Sheffler
Eccles Mine
Kanawha Street
Beckley Hospital
Hos
Hospital Update Reports Patient Improving After Restful Night
A hospital bulletin states the patient spent a restful night and is progressing well. No further details on diagnosis or prognosis are provided.
Mount Hope Man Wins Prize in Purel Test
W. C. Thompson of Mount Hope West Virginia is named one of 88 prize winners in Pure Oil's Double-Purpose Lubricating Gasoline contest. A $3.00 prize is awarded for the best 200 word essay on why I prefer the product. Contest ran from November 17 to December 10 in the Central Marketing Division.
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Pure Oil Company
W. C. Thompson
Mt. Howe
W. Va
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Gurss
Lella Cane
London
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