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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1933
Page
4
A Beckley column bids farewell to 1932 with sharp wit and political forecasts. The piece jokes about Roosevelt and Hoover, predicts Florida coast fishing under Democratic guidance, and jokes about a future federal court. It ends recalling old mills and a reader letter from James B. Owe of Lester.
The excerpt recounts a reflection dated December 29 in which the author describes a quirky experiment. He chews gum to observe animal behavior and claims a gender divide in cud chewing among cattle and similar patterns in sheep. The piece ends with a prompt for further reports from Mr. Owen and a reference to the New River and Gauley.
Mrs Goldie Bostick, longtime Beckley Junior High teacher, was appointed to Lincoln school by the Town district board of education in a Friday meeting. She succeeds Miss Rubye Manning who resigned, announced Superintendent H E Carmichael.
Florence Arizona December 31 Associated Press reports grand jury in Phoenix recommended sparing Winnie Ruth Judd from execution. Indictment of Halloran as an accessory spurred Judd to offer to testify. warden noted she appeared pleased. Judd awaits execution for killing Agnes Leroi with other charges pending.
The column lists weekend visits and travel among residents. Parental weekend at Troutdale with sister Mary Pennington visiting friends in Bluefield. Mrs C G F Price visiting in Cambrain and Blacksburg. Corbin Kentucky visitors M J Loughlin's holiday guests. Mrs Alex Hugbert called to Pennsylvania for her father’s death. Roy M Eye and Harold spent weekend with John McCormick in Union. Lewis family guests from Cincinnati. Mr Lewis ill in Beckley hospital. Elizabeth Poppie of Glen White visiting sister Mrs Lipscomb.
Beckley Lodge 95 A F and A M to conduct burial for R A Davenport 36 who died Friday morning in a local hospital of cerebral hemorrhage. Services at First Baptist Church at 2 30 this afternoon with Masons supplying cars. Pallbearers listed include active Luther Fink EF Loflin Arnold Fleming William Fadeley Robert Davis and Dr D L Hill. Honorary pallbearers named include Robert Loflin Jack Cohenour H E Rollins Percy Walker Louis Graveley W L Brandon Frank Mann Dr S Headrick J C Higgins Marty Cooper Roy Mann Tacian Hurt Rucker Cline Grover Allen John Cook and Dr Rader.
The Helen West Virginia Christmas program was held Friday night December 23 in the Helen school church. Teachers led the event with holiday guests including Mr and Mrs E R Smith and son and Mrs L Campbell of Huntington. Several families plan return visits and travel home after the holidays as friends visit across towns. Mrs Henry Harless is improved after a Beckley hospital stay but still confined to bed.
Beaumont Journal sports editor Bill Scurrock is noted for his prominence in Texas sports journalism. The item emphasizes his large stature and distinctive attire, mentioning his weight and ready made handkerchief.
Soviet Russia begins its second five year plan aimed at rebuilding the economy on a socialist basis and doubling living standards. A party cleansing is to purge right opposition, while wooding out remaining capitalist elements to achieve a classless society and complete collectivization. The plan seeks to relieve food shortages by boosting supply of main goods and expanding light industry to drive rural productivity.
A local note extends hearty wishes for a prosperous New Year to patrons and friends in appreciation of loyal support during the past year.
Judge C M M Ward of Haleigh County Circuit Court issued an injunction restraining Glegora Coal Company at Stickney from dismantling the mine or removing property on a tract over 4000 acres leased from Rowland Land Company. Rowland Land Company was required to post bond in the sum.
In the circuit court a new trial was granted for James Iggart and the April 22, 1932 felony conviction verdict against him in the criminal court was set aside. He had been sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary.
The Executive Board of the Woman's Club will hold an upcoming meeting to discuss club affairs and plan activities. Details remain sparse but participation is expected from key members and officers.
The board calls an important meeting Friday afternoon at three o'clock at the Club House. Each member is urged to make a special effort to be present.
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