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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
12
A reflective column mocks Dog Days superstitions and weather lore as the writer riffs on rain, bits of poetry, and local observations. He jokes about misaligned gardens, front cottages, and the speed of modern funerals, linking wit with casual daily life.
A fan belt on a compressor in the basement of the Swan Cafe slipped this morning around 5 30. The motor overheated and produced smoke prompting George Soter to sound a fire alarm. Firemen cut power to the basement lines. a mechanic will inspect damage. The restaurant itself was undamaged.
Amigo West Virginia hosts a revival starting Friday night July 13 at Amigo Baptist Church. Pastor H I Cook of Matoaka and Rev J T Akers of Radford Virginia will lead the services. All are invited.
R. J. Scott notes that a group or person is expected to make their home there. W. W. Lilly, a business visitor, called on Beckley Monday.
Sunday in Charleston many families were away on visits and travel while some members faced illness. Gene is seriously ill prompting relatives to travel and gather. Mrs Lee Jones returned home after two weeks with Freenan family in Kentucky.
The state board of embalmers and funeral directors elected Earl Thrash of Moorefield as president Harry Foglesong of Mullens as vice president and Newell Harman of Clarksburg as secretary treasurer Wheeling was chosen for the next board meeting in September Other members include F H Shanklin of Union and Charles
In Coal City West Virginia Mrs Barnie Cox visited her sister Mrs Dawson Lilly who has been on the sick list. Elder S L Wood visited his brother W M Wood. Rev William Martin of Prince wick visited his uncle Lowell Lilly. Mr and Mrs M L Canady of Pemberton visited their daughter Mrs Lowell Lilly Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Barnie Cox drove to Jumping Branch Saturday for church attendance. Mrs Jacob Via on the sick list shows a little improvement. Fletcher Edwards was a business visitor to Ellison Saturday. Mr and Mrs Leslie Farley honeymooned in Maryland Washington DC and Chesapeake Bay and have returned.
A 17th century clock once owned by Catherine II, silent since 1915, is being repaired in Leningrad. At noon a peacock displays its tail, a rooster crows, and an owl on a branch strikes a chime, marking the restoration's spectacle.
Damage estimated by Greenville Steel Car officials at 150000 to 200000 dollars after a fire swept the plant Wednesday night following an explosion in the Paint shop where 25 workers were on duty. No injuries, more than 100 others at work elsewhere. Plant to close for three to four months for machinery replacement. Frank L. Fay, company president, was in New York awaiting details.
An old Foster Milburn advertisement extols Doan's Pills as safe relief for kidney trouble. Claims 15 miles of kidney tubes wash out wastes daily, warns against risky cures, and urges readers to consult a pharmacist for genuine Doan's Pills.
A fire at the Greenville mill caused two explosions and destroyed one third of the shops. Officials say a return trip to Europe was delayed as the blaze was contained about an hour after the first blast. Firemen secured the scene and began repairs to the damaged mill facilities.
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