Ashworth Resigns Amid Political Shifts in District Attorney Role
The Register notes DA David D. Ashworth faces forced departure as political tides favor Democrat George S. Neale. Ashworth, once supported across parties, must retire under pressure, with Roosevelt and the national party system shaping the move. The piece likens the transition to past political realignments and Hoover’s 1933 ouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Ashworth
Department of Justice
Ashworth
George S. Neale
Huntington
Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
Post Mortem on West Virginia Liquor Vote and Repeal Tide
The article assesses West Virginia’s repeal stance amid national prohibition repeal. It notes long standing enforcement challenges, warns that national change may shift state sentiment, and predicts a toss up if national repeal arrives before West Virginia votes on state measures. It cites Burke on indicting a community and questions the efficacy of prohibition in reducing liquor access.
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West Virginia
Edmund Burke
Question once more back into the laps of the states
Fragmentary line states a political contention over state authority and controversy. The brief text hints at jurisdictional disputes and public debate without specific names, dates, or places. The tone suggests a recurring constitutional theme in governance.
Road Opener for Spruce Mountain Road Celebration
The long awaited hard surface road from Cord to Cirlsville nears completion with R F C relief aid. a dedication next Saturday should draw thousands. Local highway crews expect to finish this week, uniting Clear Fork district with Beckley through improved access and a large barbecue event.
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Spruce Mountain
Clear Fork
State Welfare Department
Raleigh County Highway Department
Colcord
Cirlsville
Beckley
Debt disputes shift power from creditors to debtors
The article argues that debtor nations now demand concessions or cancellation of war debts, while Congress resists full cancellation. Most debtors defaulted in June except Finland, repudiating 1923 terms and seeking new deals. Roosevelt favors further concessions as Congress prepares to reconvene.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Finland
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Tragedy Stir In West Virginia Dry Leaders Debate
In Morgantown Dominion News the editorial condemns stay at home voters and dry leaders who claim repeal is failed. It argues repeal is certain nationwide and tempers the temperance cause faces heavy blows as non stay at homes push for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Swing
Anti-Saloon League
West Virginia
Ewing
Morgantown Dominion News
Disjointed Column Mixed With Local Quips and Notices
A fragmented column blends criticism and quotations by Alphonso with stray notes on Red Charnhill’s fence fish pond and Dr M L French’s mean fish. It cites a pre school clinic milk donation and ends with assorted jokes and remarks from various papers.
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New Beckley
Post-Herald
Lewisburg Ice Cream Company
Whattaman
Otto
Sophia Affinity ball game set for Sunday at Affinity diamond
Sophia West Virginia calendar lists a Sun 2 pm game between Sophia Affinity and Woodbay McAlpin on the Affinity diamond. Local obituaries and visits note Mrs. Hannah Owens passage, and several residents travel between St Albans Beckley Glen Daniels for family matters.
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Sophia-Affinity
Woodbay-Mcalpin
W. R. Cobb
Wright
Leo Jlaht
Hannah Owens
Leo Mall
Charley Hill
St. Albans
Earl Williams
Stotesbury
Beckley Hospital
Sunshine
Alvin Deck
J. F. Hall
Johnnie
Billie
Neice Madelon Hall
Hall
Doris Mann
Glen Daniels
Shirley Stephens
Summer visitors and local stops noted in town
Misses Eunice Tosh and Mary Tosh hosted visitors while Paul Tosh attended summer school at N R and Montgomery with his parents. Mrs Frank Counts, at Marshall College summer programs, plans to spend the Fourth with her parents Mr and Mrs J T Stephens. Elsie Tosh and M L Tosh were among Marshall summer school attendees. Jane Hanied called on Eunice and Mary Tosh Friday afternoon.
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Johnnie B. Hall
Paul Tosh
N. R
Montgomery
J. K. Tosh
Frank Counts
Sumer
Marshall College
J. T. Stephens
Elsie Tosh
M. L. Tosh
Jane Hanied
Eunice
Mary Tosh
Talks to Parents An Underlying Jealousy
Alice Judson Peale argues that mothers often favor sons and daughters differently. The article discusses Mrs Blank's jealousy of Nancy and suggests her behavior mimics old family rivalries from her own girlhood. Nancy adjusts despite the handicap of her mother's smothering attitude.
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Alice Judson
Mrs. Blank
Nancy
Demille Remains Hollywoods Colorful Director Icon
Hollywood July 1 Cecil B DeMille endures as a colorful survivor of a vanished director archetype He favors bright daily outfits with matching jewelry and uses a megaphone as his symbol of authority On set he commands a large staff and a devoted entourage while pursuing precise casting a leading lady who resembles Diana and acts like Bernhardt
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Jmotion
Cecil Blount DeMille
DeMille
Diana
Bernhardt
Vacation travelers and visiting relatives among local residents
Mr. Hope and Miss Kathleen Goleman left Beck sley for a Virginia Beach vacation with friends. Miss Minnie Belle Garrett visited Maxwelton with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Struthers will host their son and family from Charleston after the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Jordan host guests from Ambherat and Masses.
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Kathleen Goleman
Becksley
Virginia Beach
Minnie Belle Garrett
Maxwelton J
Thomas Struthers
George Struthers
Charleston
L. P. Jordan
Ambherat
Mass
Lan
Coalinga
Lillie Barton
Allen Garrett
Henry Barton
Catherine Hogg
Jacksonville
Fla
H. T. Hogg
Waterdale Pool Announces July 4th Special Night
Waterdale swimming pool offers a special event on the night of July 4 amid heat relief. A reduced admission price will apply, drawing locals seeking respite from the heat.
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Waterdale
Lost London actress Georgie Bancroft eyes Nicholas Boyd
Georgie Bancroft, the film actress, visits London on a tense personal path. She hides concern over Nicholas Boyd after news of his Berlin operation surfaces while she worries about her friend Nelly Foster and fragile career prospects in a bustling hotel scene.
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London
Georgie Bancroft Mecia
Bernie Boyd
Georgie
Bernie
Nicholas
Georgia
Garmaity
Alma
Nelly Foster
Nelly
Bond Street
Nally
Nicholas Boyd Hag
Nellie
Nicholas Boyd
Berlin
Hein
Germany
Billy
Goodress
Bishop
Gedregie
Lita
Ike
Nelly Foater
Doubleday Doran
Howard Meadows Named By Tax Commissioner
Howard P. Meadows of Beckley was named a field agent to collect license taxes and levy, stationed at Winding Gulf. He was one of 19 appointments by the state tax commissioner Fred Ly and the only Raleigh county man among the selections.
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Howard P. Meadows
Beckley
General Revenue 8
Fred Ly
Meadows
Winding Gulf
Price Hill
Raleigh
Hst
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Red
York
M. ML. French
Boston Transcript
Luther Mauck
America
Joan Hand
Morgan
Sophia, W. Va
Rtalks
Hollmwood Sights “x Sounds
Mr. Hope
W. Va
Ruby M. Ayres
Borgie
Clifford Asher
Areves
Edward Kershner
Plainfield
N. J
Flora Hastings
I. Q. Shumate
A. Evans
Pittsburgh
James
Tracy
Greenbrier River
Howard Meadows
Bap-chase American Chewing Tobacco
Tist Church
Philippine Islands
W. R
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