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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1937
Page
12
The article notes that Mount Rainier Mount Hood and Mount St Helens were named after British naval officers. It also states federal disbursements to veterans since the Revolutionary War total 21,827,570,000 dollars.
Citizens in Beckley and nearby communities endure extreme heat with hospitals reporting no heat related care locals. A Morgantown stone quarry worker died amid 98 degree heat while others collapsed. nationwide heat deaths rise to 26 as northern states feel the scorch.
Pittsburgh may shift 1938 spring training from San Bernardino to Miami as negotiations with the city proceed. Ramsay notes the Pirates seek Miami’s steel-constructed Orange Bowl stadium with 30 000 seats and hints the New York Giants last trained in Miami for $15 000. Miami bids to lure top college teams for next New Year’s Day bowls.
AP Feature Service presents tips from Dr Robert Olesen of the US Public Health Service on staying cool. Wear light clothing and absorbent fabrics, avoid heating foods, skip excess alcohol, ventilate while exercising, sleep enough, and maintain a cheerful outlook to prevent heat‑related actions under pressure.
Hinton HINTON Installation ceremonies for Rebekah Lodge No 40 were held at Cooper ative hall with Mrs Nannie McCallister presiding. Mrs Hattie Lawson installed officers and Mrs Annie Stennett served as marshal. New noble grand Pearl Mason received a shoulder corsage as assistants were named including Rose Cheetham Clara Pierce Edna Foster Ellis Sale Carrie Hutchison and others. An accompanying luncheon honored guests Ella Tinder Adeline Tender and local residents at Mrs Criser’s Park Avenue home. Dr John Hill of Bloomington Ind and Miss Delta Dunbar of Richmond Va visited local friends, along with Mrs M L Jameson hosting Summers Street guests.
In Safford Arizona the San Simon River formed by farmers efforts to improve land has flooded 750000 acres of farm and grazing area. Government plans grass and creosote to stabilize banks with an estimated 840000 dollars needed for salvage. Will C Barnes described the valley in 1822 as a fertile landscape now eroded by spring floods.
Lacy Roop a 33 year old Sprague miner died yesterday as he started to leave the mine. A slate block 18 feet long broke from the roof and buried him while fellow miners rushed to the scene. Survived by widow Irene Roop and a son Jerry, along with parents, siblings, and extended family. Funeral set for Saturday at Marting near Smithers with burial in Marting Cemetery.
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