Barter and Trade Shop Opens in Beckley to Aid Economy
Beckley prepares to launch a barter and trade headquarters on Heber Street in the Central Building. Sponsors, including local women and Raleigh County Bank, aim to connect people with items and services without cash, echoing recent Democratic campaign roots. Forms will list trade interests, with exchanges possibly involving multiple hands and some money boot. The venture seeks to help jobless workers trade labor for essentials and farmers trade produce for goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Heber Street
Charter
Charleston
Carter
W. W. Hume
Joe L. Smith
Meciitt Gooch
Andrew H. Smith
Tom Lewis
H. McGee
Tom Morgan
Glen White
WJ. F. Williong
E. E. Bibb
E. G. Minter
L. T. Putman
Ray T. Elkin
B. E. Carter
Raleigh County Bank
Three Held After Altercation at Wiggins Home
Police report a quarrel at the Wiggins residence escalated as Lafe Abbott summoned his son and grandson to aid him. The attackers brought stones and struck Rombaut, whose head showed clear injuries when examined by a physician. The fight continued inside the home before officers intervened.
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Rombaut
Vernon Abcott
Uhl
Wiggins
Minnie Washington
Lafe Abbott
France
Antwerp
United States
Carmel
Beckley
Frank Rombaut
Fayetteville
Constance Treadway
S. MH. Summerfield
Gatewood
Not Guilty in Pate case after alibi witnesses testify
The defense and prosecution presented conflicting testimony about the Pate brothers role in the October 2 1932 robbery. Jury verdict not guilty for the Pates after alibi evidence placing them at home. The Dwiggins case was continued due to a prosecutorial-defense dispute.
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Pate
Pates
Pate Brothers
Brubeckers
Lacy
Charlie
Kilgore
Robert Jarrell
L Leslie Daniel
Jesse Toney
Jim Collins
Cephas Smith
G. Layman
Hazzard Bragg
Omer Kesler
Man Apprehends Fleeing Suspect in Store Incident
A pursuing crowd chased a fleeing man who tossed a dress near Union store then disappeared toward St Stephens church. Police chief H G Sterne joined the pursuit. A woman was arrested for complicity and jailed as officers continued the search at night.
State Prohibition Amendment Vote Signals Possible Repeal
The house judiciary committee reported favorably on a resolution to submit repeal of the state prohibition amendment. The action was read by many as signaling that repeal could become a legislative or public debate topic.
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Frank
Fayette Street
Beckley
W. VA
House
Judiciary Committee
Grand jury sought over juvenile delinquencies after Texas shooting
In San Antonio a demand for a grand jury inquiry into juvenile delinquencies grows from the fatal shooting of 18 year old Constance King at a rooming house. Police say King was shot while handling an apparently unloaded pistol. several suspects are jailed for maintaining a nuisance and operating a disorderly house.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Constance King
Leonard Poss
Winnie Mann
Tillie Cantu
Domitila , Villejas
Henry Cantu
Frost Woodhull
Bexar County
Woodhull
Lame duck amendment nears passage as states ratify
The vetoes of Republican presidents are noted as killed. Idaho and New Mexico moved the lame duck amendment toward passage with ratifications flowing, including Virginia as the first to act. North Carolina and California followed on January 4, ahead of a potential presidential succession change.
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Idaho
New Mexico
Virginia
Congress
North Carolina
California
Franklin
Roosevelt
Senate Debts Debate Opens Ahead of World Conference
Senator Borah urges linking debt talks to a broader world problems plan while Roosevelt signals possible use of a wider conference. Senate floor remarks name Tudiana Robinson as first to raise the renewed debt issue amid pending administration bills and a judiciary committee report.
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Tant
Gundy
Veverka
State Department
Borah
Roosevelt
Idaho
Capitol Hill
Tudiana Robinson
Senate
Congress
Judiciary Committee
College At Alderson Gets Semester Credit
State education officials will accept Armstrong Junior College Alderson semester hours for teaching certification. President I B Bush sought recognition this week and William C Cook, state superintendent of schools, announced the decision today in Charleston West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
William C. Cook
State Superintendent of Schools
State Board of Education
Armstrong Junior College
Alderson
I. B. Bush
Roosevelt Visits Muscle Shoals Project With Roosevelt’s Praise
President elect Roosevelt tours the Muscle Shoals site with supporters and engineers. He says Congress should act on the project and aims to put Muscle Shoals back on the map. Senator Norris reports satisfaction with Roosevelt’s stance and plan while Norris plans a Warm Springs visit.
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George
Roosevelt
Ieader
Norris
Sheffield
Ala
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Washington
Warm Springs
Ford Motor Co Appeal Hurdle In Sweeten Case
Counsel for Ford Motor Co failed to strike a decree ordering examination in the Sweeten suit before Judge McDevitt. Upon referral to Judge Parry and subsequent Supreme Court ruling by Justice Linn, an appeal is allowed. Monday at 9 30 a motion for supersedeas will be heard to halt further proceedings and avoid Detroit testimony. Ford may file a bond pending action in the lease case.
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Ford Motor Company
Harry 8. McDevitt
Common Pleas
Ford
McDevitt
George Gowen Parry
Parry
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
William 8
Linn
Detroit
Ford Compan
Community Notes from Abney and Flat Top WV
Abney and Flat Top residents travel to Lillys home for winter visit while Lilly’s illness keeps others at home. Nearby death prompts Elkhorn visitation as Rev Roark fills a noon appointment, with Sunday school at 119. Community members attend church at Coal City and extend thanks for kindness after Edward Alderman’s death.
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Lon Cook
Maud Baskett
Flat Top
R. Lee Davis
Beckley
R. E. Loflin
George Lockard
Violet
Harry
Geo, Jr
Elkhorn
Briffy Mills
John Mills
Edward Alderman
B.C. Beggs
2. B.loflin
Sarazen 8 inch cups draw interest at Old Mission Golf Club
At Old Mission Golf Club, Gene Sarazen 8 inch cups attract many curious golfers. Scores typically run 3 to 6 strokes below average on the third nine with Bill Weatherspoon leading at 32 and Fred Dowling 33.
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Associated
Fress
Kansas City
Gene Sarazen
Mission Golf Club
Bill Weatherspoon
Fred Dowling
Weatherspoon
Fred McCool
McGool
Governor Montagu Norman and Mrs Worsthorne wed quietly
London reports the marriage of Montagu Norman, 61, governor of the Bank of England, to Priscilla Cecilia Maria Worsthorne, 33, at Chelsea registry office. The ceremony occurred seven minutes after it was legally possible, following a notice filed the day before.
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Associated Press
London
Montagu Norman
Bank of England
Priscilla Cecilia Maria Worsthorn
Chelsea
Alexander Louis Wynand-Reeh Worsthorne
London County Council
Ward Car Leaves Road in Court Arrival at Hinton
Judge C. M. Ward arrived in Hinton yesterday to open court as a motorist’s vehicle left the road forming the opening sessions. Local officers reported no injuries. The incident paused proceedings briefly while witnesses were interviewed.
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C. M. Ward
Hinton
Legacy for Reynolds heirs eyed in North Carolina tale
Greensboro reports from a reliable source that Libby Holman Reynolds and Anne Cannon will receive about 2,000,000 dollars each from the estate of late tobacco heir Smith Reynolds. The remaining estate, estimated at 15,000,000 dollars, funds a memorial and an endowment by Reynolds and Cannon families.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
N. C
Greensboro Daily News
Libby Holman Reynolds
Anne Cannon
Smith Reynolds
Reynolds
Cannon
Winston Salem
Young Reynolds
R. J. Reynolds
Alfred Holman
Cincinnati
Reynola
Anne Cannon Reynolds, II
Jillions
Libby Holman
Mrs. Hope Auxiliary Installs Legion Officers in West Virginia
The Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion met at the Legion hall in Mountainair to install officers led by Mrs. Johnny Walker and Mrs. Barth of Charleston. New officers include President Mrs. H. A. Walkup and Secretary Mrs. E. M. Harris. A series of meetings and church attendance plans were announced, with additional notices of local residents' health and travels.
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Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Johnny Walker
Barth
Charleston
7. M. Clark, Jr
J. H. Coleman
E. M. Harris
Clarence Figgatt
E. W. Dunkley
W. G. Thompson
A. Maude Roby
Walker
Mountainair
Tree O'Clock
J. M. Clark
H. A. Walkup
Clarence Wiggatt
W. Dunkley
W. C. Thompson
H.C. Brown
C. Simpkins
Bair
W. W. Honaker
E. Mek. Hardjesty
Guy Petit
William Craver
H. BD. Obwin
State Association of District Schools
Ted Hudson
Coal Valley Hospital
Montgomery
Ruth Givens
Florida
C. L. Patteson
Fanny Lee
Fayetteville
Karl Warden
Dorina Bonificio
W. E. ‘Tissue
Dan Covey
Beckley
P. C. Graney
Bluefield
Charles Heermans
Beckley Hospital
A. M. Stevenson
Pittsburgh
Morning delay after car skid on highway path
Morning traffic halted about two hours after a car skidded from the highway en route. Judge Ward and Miss Irma Sutphin court stenographer were not injured.
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Judge Ward
Blood Building and Skin Health Advice
The text advises increasing red blood cells and hemoglobin to boost oxygen intake to the blood and tissues, including the skin. It claims better nourishment converts to energy and tissue repair as body cells fight against conditions.
Local Residents Share Visits as Brethren Church Holds Meetings
Gatewood residents Miss Mazel Rodes and her aunt Mrs. Ira Rodles and son Billy visited Mrs. Pearl Sutphin on Friday. Freida Kincaid stayed with her aunt Mrs. Zettia Bennett on Tuesday. Miss Clarice Sheaves was an overnight guest of Mrs. Pearl Sutphin. Brethren church hosts a series of meetings this week.
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Mazel Rodes
Ira Rodles
Billy
Pearl Sutphin
Freida Kincaid
Zettia Bennett
L. Clingham
Miss Clarice Sheaves
Ra Rodes
Nona Rodes
Edd Epnerly
John Buckhannon
Brethren Church
Moved Here by Rev Dammit and Companions Earnest and Rodes
Earnest and Henry Rodes have moved here joining Rev Dammit and his friend in a local relocation noted in a brief community item. The entry records their arrival and new locality.
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Rev. Dammit
Earnest
Henry Rodes
Roosevelt May Name Cutting to Interior in Cabinet Move
Washington January 21 President-Elect Roosevelt signals a cabinet plan favoring Republican independents. A close source says Senator Bronson J Cutting of New Mexico may be offered the secretary of the interior post as part of the anticipated lineup.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Bronson J. Cutting
New Mexico
Interior
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