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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

10

Quesenberry Convicted of Unlawful Wounding in Stamford Shooting

Theodore Quesenberry, 23, convicted of unlawful wounding for shooting his uncle Ed Hollandsworth in Stamford on January 12. He testified he fired after Hollandsworth confronted him with a pistol amid a quarrel, and fled the scene with Loraine Richmond. Hollandsworth was shot five times and spent eight weeks in the hospital.

Theodore Quesenberry Ed Hollandsworth Stamford Quesenberry Hollandsworth Loraine Richmond Richmond Miss Richmond Fayetteville

Death Didn't Worry Killer Fate of Four Children Did

Reuben Chaney, once condemned to die, has returned from state prison for a new trial granted by the state supreme court. In Logan County jail he says his great worry was how his four children would bear news of his execution. He notes weight gain since imprisonment and says he is not worrying after making peace.

Associated Press Logan W. Va Reuben Chaney State Supreme Court Logan County Chaney Henry Napier Naaman Belcher Howell M. Tanner Miss Tay

Democrats Hold Ice Skating Race At Philadelphia Arena

A feature of Democratic convention week in Philadelphia featured a mock ice skating race between a Democratic donkey and a Republican elephant. Contestants wore skates on all four feet, showcasing the playful political stunt.

Philadelphia

Turkish hires Russian gliding experts for training program

The Turkish government contracted two Russian gliding experts to teach gliding and parachute jumping, expanding aviation training. The instructors will focus on skills, safety procedures, and practical flight techniques for Turkish aviation personnel.

Oak Hill firm granted charter in West Virginia

Charleston July 1 AP The secretary of state says two charter applications were approved The National Automobile Club of West Virginia Wheeling $5,000 incorporators Robert Raymond Martin Kaufman both of Wheeling and J Leonard Baer Dover Del Carwile Sub Division Inc Oak Hill $5,000 incorporators G C Slaven Ruth Carwile Blake and Julius E Blake

Charleston Secretary of State National Automobile Club of West Virginia Wheeling Robert Raymond Martin Kaufman J. Leonard Baer Dover Del Carwile Sub-Division, Inc Oak Hill G. C. Slaven Ruth Carwile Blake Julius E. Blake

Dentists Plan To Dine, Dance at July Meeting

New River Dental Society members will meet July 9 at C. E. Kincaid’s Beckley camp on the Greenbrier River opposite Arrowhead Inn for a social gathering with a 2 30 p m business session to install April elected officers. Dr H A Duncan Jr will become president and Dr J A Martindale vice president. Dr C G Anderson will remain secretary. Dr C Baxter Morris will attend from Logan as WV State Dental Society president. rotation will dictate officer succession among Raleigh County dentists.

New River Dental Society C. E. Kincaid Beckley Greenbrier River Arrowhead Inn Kincaid C. G. Anderson Mt. Hope Anderson H. A. Duncan Jr Oak Hill Earl Seay Fayetteville J. A. Martin

Craft Belcher Seeks New Trial

Bluefield July 2 Prosecutor Roscoe Pendleton had not received word today of an appeal by Craft Belcher 28 year old miner from the life sentence imposed his second trial on a charge of slaying Miss Myrtle Taylor A jury last summer convicted.

Associated Press Bluefield Roscoe Pendleton Craft Belcher Myrtle Taylor

Greenbrier Nite Club Promises Largest Dance Floor

Spend your 4th of July at Greenbrier Nite Club Hinton featuring a 9 piece orchestra with dancing from 9 p m The venue boasts the best and largest dance floor in the county Alongside the dance hall it offers picnic and camping grounds a bathing beach cabins ample parking and fishing and bait You can also dance any time at Greenbrier Nite Club Buck Hellems props

Greenbrier

Automobile Ride Incident Recalled from a Year Ago

A retrospective note recalls an automobile ride from about one year earlier. The brief mentions a vehicle journey and related events without detailing injuries or outcomes. Named parties and exact locations are not specified in the readable text.

Lor

To Women Who Work Will Your Present Income Continue

Metropolitan Liteerdene Company offers Koeena Plan through Ieee YNCH Office to secure lifelong income. Inquiries at Bair 5 seek details on future financial safety for women workers.

Ieee YNCH Bair 5 Metropolitan Liteerdene Company

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