Kipling praised as poetic genius in obituary note
The article lauds Rudyard Kipling as a giant of verse whose work inspired many, reflecting on his influence from The Recessional to Armageddon. It recalls reader letters and mentions the impact of his departure from England, with reminiscences of his reach across nations and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Ulysses
Ithaca
Sussex
Empire
Mahim
Jeck
Nagis
Tommy
Fiteratii
Townsends plan debated amid local society notes
A letter to the editor advocates the Townsend plan with $200 monthly for those reaching age 40. The piece cites Dr. Doane supporting the plan, alongside reminiscences about a doctor-artist named Landsdowne. The column also records a pink and white social event, church services, missionary meetings, and local “Personals” with names and places such as Beckley Bluefield Martinsville and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie George
Robert R. Doane
Rain” Doane
New York Analyist
New York Times
House Committee On Finance
Robert Landsdowne
Tampa
Fla
Mr. Doane
Doane
Raleigh Negro Activities Society entertaining pastors and members
The Negro Activities Society hosted the pastor's aid group at the Brown home in Raleigh on Tuesday evening January 14 with a brief business session and refreshments. The next meeting is planned for Tuesday January 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs Gus Grogan at 5 30 o'clock. Attorney Brown W Payne gave an address to the A C E League at Faith Chapel A M E Church Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Merrett
Willie Vaden
West Wickham
First Baptist Church
Ed Mays
Katie Akers
Odessa Staunton
Henry Powell
C. W. Scott
Mary Staunton
Georgia Garrett
Esther Staunton
Cora Edwards
Garrett
Missionary Society
P. P. Glenn
Lucille Green
M. C. Smith
Courtney Jackson
Florence Taylor
Olive Hoover
Dotson Wakefield
Vivian Cunningham
Esther Craighead
Alice Onion
Herbert Brown
Pastor's Aid Society
Raleigh
Gus Grogan
Brown W. Payne
A.C. E. League
Faith Chapel
A. M. E. Church
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Beckley
Samson
Nehemiah
New Covenant Holiness Church
East Beckley
A. W. Russell
Pemberton
George Wilson
Wilson
Beckley Hospital
B. L.zeigher
Elia Leach
Wyceo
Neal Stearn
Killarney
Grace Mayo
Virginia Hubbard
Affinity
Annie Roberts
Minnie Ray
Bedford
N. G. Clark
B. Calloway
Beckley Hotel
Hanson matriarch Delia Hanson dies in Alabama
Lawson Hanson returns to Beckley from Troy after his mother Delia Hanson dies in a Troy hospital. Mrs Hanson had been ill and was a patient at Oak Hill hospital. Burial took place in Spring Hill Alabama with her five sons and Arthur Harding as pallbearers. Surviving are Lawson Roburt H Marion Clyde Nathan a sister and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Hanson
Beckley
Troy
Alabama
Delia Hanson
Hanson
Oak Hill Hospital
Spring Hill
Arthur Harding
Lawson
Roburt H
Marion and
Clyde
Condit
Odd P. T. A. Meeting Held January 17
The Odd P. T. A. met Friday night January 17 with president Mrs. Edward Wallace in charge. A very interesting program was rendered. Special music was played by George Wallace Nathan Hale Frazier and Mary Gill. After the business refreshments were served to an audience of 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wallace
George Wallace
Nathan Hale
Frazier
Mary Gill
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Buc Dustey
Haarold
M. RieFe
Clarkson Phipps
Daniel
Fernandes
Europe
Hawks Nest
Mag
Enoch
Charley H. Phipps
Joe Gautier
J. R. Gautier
Slab Fork
J.C. Bailey
H. P. Guy
Peregoy’s University
A. Mauck
Terrapin
B. T. Clark
Harper
Bluefield
Martin
Martinsville
Virginia
Pate Martin
Lelia Lowe
Tams
Beatrice Drake
Concho
Nancy Garrett
Philadelphia
Detroit
Michigan
Philip F. King
Bessie Cozart
Roy
J. A. Adams
Wingrave
Life Saving Army
Ethiopian United Church
Berta Wade Jones
Perla Gasparini
Memphis
American Airways
Goodwin
Ark
Associated Press
ODD P. T. A
John D. Rockefeller
Daytona Beach
Rockefeller
Ormond Beach
Presa
Suumlg
Mandolins
Ukeleles
Guitars
Pinto
Prunes
Ars
Ron
Lard Jetrica
Dickson’s Cash Stores
Glen Rogers
W. VA
McGraws
Allen Junction
Temberton-Sophia Road
Stanaford
N. Kanawha St
Rodell
Maplewood
Neville SL
Beckley Layland
Qos
Eres Mle
SIM AC En Td
New Plymouth
Dodge and Plymouth Center
Sophia
W, VA
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