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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
7
A two month old baby of Mr and Mrs Porter Keffer died in its bed Tuesday after an attack of pneumonia. Dr W G Moran said the infant probably died of heart failure. Several brothers and sisters survive.
Directors of the newly organized BYPU in Coal City planned a meeting this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Dewey Farley on Lynwin road to discuss betterment plans and appoint committees.
A 21 day plan urges immediate action to shed fat using Kruschen Salts, a six salt blend claimed to boost liver kidney and bowel function. Instructions include a daily half teaspoon in hot water, reducing fat meats butter cream and sugar, and weighing after 21 days. A testimonial from Mrs. Alice Miller of Yreka California reports weight loss from 157 to 142 in three weeks.
Bishop T. C. Glashen named today as a member of the West Virginia Negro Central Democratic committee to push for pro Negro legislation. Others include D. Ware and Dr P. R. Higgingbotham with aims for a Four-H camp a trade school at Lakin a Denmar sanitarium unit a Negro National Guard unit enhanced funding for West Virginia State and Bluefield State colleges and more Negro appointments in public safety and patronage.
Robert Perrow arrested here last night on auto theft charges placed by Delegate Fred L. Shinn. Shinn reported his car missing near the state house as he attended a legislature session. Local officers found the car near Maynor with Boots Roop and later captured Ferrow who confessed in the county jail dining room. Roop awaits extradition to Roanoke County, Va.
Funeral services for Elmo Hyde age 67 will be held at Rose Funeral home chapel tomorrow at 10 a.m. with Rev J L Lineweaver in charge. Surviving are two sons John of Beckley and Donald of Shawnee Okla.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mooney traveled to Glen Rogers Tuesday due to the serious illness of Mrs. Mooney's mother, Mrs. Ed Thomas.
Mrs N J Akers of Sullivan is “doing nicely” at Beckley Hospital after an operation. This marks her second hospital stay in three months.
Newly elected officers in three Raleigh county lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows are being installed this week. Calvin Moore of Beckley was installed as noble grand of the Mabscott lodge, with Melvin Dillon as vice grand A Ray Fink as treasurer and J B Kirk as secretary. Eccles lodge was inducted Wednesday night and Sophia lodge officers will be installed tomorrow. A Mabscott team will assist in the Taylor installation ceremony with other lodges listed for January inductions.
Lillybrook Coal company sells Lillybrook operation to Killarney and transfers staff. Bob Biggs moves to Killarney to run the amusement hall, Jess Withrow takes on managing shops at both towns, James Rowe becomes superintendent at Killarney, and Lillybrook office staff rotate duties there. Inspect furniture casters for wear and holes in rugs.
Beckley resident Ernest Ballengee credits Vendor for a dramatic health turn after months of constipation headaches and gas. He says the remedy eased excess stomach acid and improved sleep appetite and energy. Vendors promotion at Watkins Drug Store notes twelve herbs plus alkaloids and offers COD service.
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