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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1932
Page
2
The Black Diamond argues regional sales agency plans to stabilize bituminous coal offer the only salvation for the industry. It notes executives distrust could doom the plan, urging immediate self-scrutiny and firm belief in the unity of operators to ensure implementation and avoid further production decline.
A large slate of Democratic candidates filled filings in Raleigh county, with multiple contenders for prosecuting attorney county court commissioner assessor sheriff and other posts. The May 10th primary looms as a strong field with many capable men offering public service.
The article states the party will present strong county and district tickets next November. It emphasizes nominees must be capable to secure a nomination against candidates who have already announced their intent to run.
An upstate editor argues that necessity drives invention and self reliance during Depression era unemployment. He notes a Black widow cook earning six dollars weekly supports two daughters, illustrating grit and resourcefulness. Society may shift toward a self reliant, hardy class that builds its own destiny.
A reflective aphorism suggests forgiveness grows when opponents refrain from giving unwanted guidance. It argues that peace improves as people resist nagging and focus on understanding rather than correcting others.
The Monroe Watchman argues the Hinton bridge purchase reveals a flaw in state government as the Bridge Commission seeks to justify value by earning power. It decries public ownership as impractical and calls for a governor-led reform of public utilities regulation to fix a breakdown in the current system.
A column of opinions and quotations by Alphonso ranges from China and Japan to literacy goals and domestic musings. It lampoons political and social trends with satirical vignettes about wives, marriage, and everyday frustrations, ending with a humorous exchange about a difficult pupil and a classroom miscue.
Religious services in Eccles marked by Sunday schools at 10 a.m. and sermons by Rev Grant Stephens and BE L Lowery at several churches. Community activities include a learn-to-read-music class at the cemetery, PTA program with health talk, and honor rolls at No. 6 Hill school. Notable mentions: mine superintendent H R Scheffler's tonsil operation, improvements at Old Eccles, and a pie supper at No. 6 Hill.
A Moundsville Journal reflection compares natural cycles to human behavior, noting mood dips as part of nature. It argues periodic overproduction leads to famine or slowdown, while too much food can also cause starvation, suggesting prosperity follows scarcity.
In a New York garment center note a caller catalogs names of local tradespeople and residents. Isidor Tiger and Jacob Cmel are said to have embroidery interests while Myer Elefant runs neckwear. Others include Charles Lion a market operator O Puma native to Broadway and Abe Worms hosiery men. A trunk dispute at a Seventh Avenue feather shop ends with a price tilt and a broker exclaiming profit.
Hope Ross commands a party funded by her father as the season peaks at Lake Placid. The young leader, famed for a lively past, seeks a free hand while her mother alone sees the truth of her spoiled ways. Goody stays home to please Charlie Rand while Frosty Crandall, Jalie, and Angel Thorn orbit the scene.
Angel Thorn, sister to a dead aviatrix and daughter of a notorious artist father, faces parental pressure and social expectations as she mentors Hope Ross and trains to join the Boss set at Lake Placid. Rivalry with Charlie Rand and Mister Fallows shadows a nine day party among five couples, the Ross household, and upscale club life. Hope, adored at the resort, finally spots Dickey Dalat and hones a bold plan for monday.
A fragment reports Garbo amid a chic bootery visit en route to Hollywood with Marlene Dietrich, who phoned from her studio to order two more pairs. A clerk recalls Dietrich’s size 7 1 2 and asks what Garbo’s size was.
W C Mullins, master of Beckley Masonic lodge, traveled to Parkersburg with Theodore Kessinger to enter the Masonic home there. One brother and a sister have already been placed at the home. Mullins was expected to return last night or today.
L A Foley seeks the Democratic nomination for justice of the peace in Slat Fork district. L H Hartwell, known as Greasy, runs to succeed himself as constable in Slat Fork. Hartwell was elected in 1930 to fill an unfinished term and pledges continued public service. Foley, born in Marcer county, has long resided in Slat Fork and has not previously run for office.
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