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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1936

Page

5

Smokeless Coal Area Is Winning Its Independence

A home feature describes a weekend cottage called Lazy Days built for under two thousand dollars. With shingles and stone fireplace, it sleeps six via bunk beds and optional studio couch, and features a large lounge, porch, and adaptable sleeping plans. Plans and drawings cost one dollar from Home Features Service in Atlanta. The piece also notes Earl Linsig, born in Marlboro, New York, at eleven months, with a congenital lack of an esophagus and potential future operation.

Home Features Mobile Avenue N. E Atlanta Georgia Earl Linsig Marlboro, N. Y

Growing Wealth Noted In Region

The Smokeless Coal Fields especially the New River and Winding Gulf coals sit on the brink of economic independence. Raleigh county once relied on outside capital and ginseng trades but is now building local banks and better infrastructure with regional commerce fueling wages, deposits, and prosperity.

New River Gulf Raleigh County Raleigh and Fayette Coun Oak Hill Mount Hope Beckley Charleston Raleigh Register The Post Herald Fayette County Thurmond Raleigh

Central Parents And Teachers Meet Tuesday

The regular meeting of the Parent Teacher association of the Central Grades school will be held at the school house tomorrow afternoon from 3 o'clock until Mrs. Virgil Snead is scheduled for a talk and devotional exercises will be conducted by the Reverend F L Shannon. The room with the most patrons will receive a gift of a book for its library.

Parent Teacher Association of the Central Grades Tomore Virgil Snead F. L. Shannon

Automobile per 5.07 persons stated by Chicago Motor Club head

The head of the Chicago Motor Club states there is one automobile for every 5.07 persons in the United States. This reflects a high level of car ownership and aligns with evolving transportation trends nationwide.

United States Chicago Motor Club

Fatal efforts to save portrait in burning home

Irvin Slanec 36 died after entering his flaming Chicago home to rescue a portrait of his dead father. His mother Anna 60 was burned and Elmer another son suffered serious injuries when he fell from a ladder. Police dogs helped save four of the five occupants. A separate note mentions a blind basketball team formed in 1929 at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind using bells for guidance.

Associated Press Chicago Irvin Slanec Anna Slanec Irvin Elmer Alabama Institute For Deaf and Blind Talladega

Tea Room to Open in Former Fauchette Building

Remodeling of the former Faucettes five and ten cent stores building is underway. Maynard Brothers will operate a tea room and delicatessen in the space, relocating from Williamson where their tea room is a popular city institution. The opening is expected by February 1.

Faucettes Five Ten Cent Maynard Brothers Williamson

AEP To Lower Rates For Domestic Consumers

Appalachian Electric Power plans the final rate cut next month reducing the domestic service charge to 15 cents. Savings will total 30 cents or more per customer, with commercial customers also seeing ongoing reductions until August. Several utilities report increased sales as prices fall.

Appalachian Electric Power Company George M. Eckley Beckley District United States

Deaf Scottie Adapts To Vibration Signals At Home

A Scottie owned by Mrs. Arthur Ovitt of Madison Wisconsin became deaf yet adapted to commands by responding to floor stamp vibrations and hand signs learning a new routine to communicate with her mistress.

Arthur Ovitt Madison, Wis

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