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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1937

Page

6

Actress Douglas sues for 500000 over studio party assault

Patricia Douglas, 20, a film extra, filed a 500000 damage suit against four movie executives and 50 John Does alleging she was debauched at a studio party. She claims an executive struck her, rendering her unconscious, with others later attempting immoral advances. Grand jury previously declined indictments.

Associated Press Los Angeles Patricia Douglas John Does Hal E. Roach Vincent Conniff Edward J. Mannix Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer David Ross Chicago Miss Douglas Douglas

Hart Elected Grand Exalted Ruler Of Elks In Denver

Charles S. Hart a New York publisher was elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks at the 73rd convention in Denver. He succeeds David Scholtz of Jacksonville Fla the former governor. Hart was chosen unanimously and said a national safety program endorsed by the order will be one of his first moves.

Associated Press Denver Charles S. Hart New York Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks David Scholtz Jacksonville Fla Hart

Fish Fry Recipe Note From a Crate Oven Guide

Instructions describe mixing ingredients and beating, half filling greased muffin pans, then baking 15 minutes in a crate oven. Serve hot with butter. About one and a half pounds of fish suffices to serve two. A squeeze of lemon juice over the top improves the dish.

Sunday Schools Take 100 Children On Camp Picnic

About 100 Sunday School youngsters from Beckley and Hinton joined a daylong Camp Campbell picnic at the Greenbrier river. The event featured baseball, swimming, deck tennis, and fried chicken served by Superintendent C. L. Allen plus a land donation by A. L. Campbell. Ministers Rev. Temple B. Wheeler and Rev. C. W. Synner Jr led the gathering with 40 campers staying the week.

Camp Campbell Greenbrier Hinton- Beckley R. G. Broaddus Beckley and Hinton Charles A. Falconer Temple B. Wheeler Ascension Church A. L Andy” Campbell C. L. Allen Beckley Church School Allen Beckley Ents Talcott Four-H Club Boy Scouts

Teacher Runs For Councilman in Rhodell Election

Register staff writer details Warren, a 31 year old Rhodell resident and Progressive candidate for councilman in the first city election on July 27. Former principal and current science teacher at Byrd Prillerman high school, he holds a BS in agriculture from West Virginia State College 1930 and has served as a delegate to the National Education convention in Philadelphia this month. Warren is married with two daughters and once worked as a free surgeon, insurance agent, and barber.

Rhodell Register Bluefield Board of Education Byrd-Prillerman Amigo Byrd- Prillerman Tams Warren Mercer County West Virginia State College Charleston State Teachers Association Philadelphia

Wounded Youth Reported Better After Shooting

Eighteen year old Robert Spencer who was shot at Jonb on July 4 returned home Monday and grew ill. He was readmitted to the hospital where doctors ordered rest. Spencer said he felt better on Tuesday as William and Sherman Shell of Fireco remain jailed awaiting grand jury action on charges in the shooting.

Register Coalcity Robert Spencer Jonb Spencer William and Sherman Shell Fireco

Paste oil cloth on shelves for durable covering

Instructions describe pasting oil cloth to closet and pantry shelves with paste, pressing firmly, weighting while drying, and trimming once dry. After drying the cloth will not roll up and shelves can be washed. Practical weights are suggested to hold the cloth in place during drying.

Senate Leaders Face Bitter Fight After Robinson Death

Senate politics churns as liberal conservative clash looms over leadership. Barkley, Harrison, Byrnes and Byrnes debated acting leader role amid pending court fight and Robinsion’s burial, with a caucus planned and Roosevelt and other leaders issuing condolences.

Associated Press Washington Robinson Arkansas Barkley and Harrison Mississippi Byrnes South Carolina Barkley Senate Democrats

West Virginia approves first liquor licenses for drugstores

The state liquor control commission issued 17 liquor sale licenses to drug stores across 13 municipalities, effective July 1 after a 1935 suspension. Licensed outfits include Clark Drug Co North Fork Fox Pharmacy Gott's Pharmacy Taylor's Drug Store Twin City Drug Co Bluefield Hale Pharmacy and others. Advertising rules ban drinking scenes and certain formats with ads restricted to general paid newspapers or periodicals starting September 1.

Associated Press Charleston State Liquor Control Commission West Virginia Clark Drug Company, Inc North Fork Fox Pharmacy Gott's Pharmacy Daniel Boone Drug Store Commission

Life of Senator Robinson recalled in tributes and milestones

Letters from lawmakers praised Senator Robinson who died in action and urged his judiciary reform efforts to continue. A commemorative timeline lists birth in 1872 Lonoke Arkansas steps to state assembly in 1894 admission to bar in 1895 service in Congress 1903 governor 1913 Senate 1922 Democratic leader 1928 vice presidential bid and 1932 Senate majority leader.

Roosevelt Robinson Supreme Court Garner Congress Bankhead Borah R-Ida Guffey D-Pa Maverick Dtex Joe Robinson Fish Alfred E. Smith New York Wheeler Mont O'Mahoney D-Wye Lonoke Ark State General Assembly House Arkansas Senate al Smith

Notable Senate Leader and Supreme Court Nomination

From 1933 to 1936 he steered numerous New Deal measures through the senate. In 1937 he led the court reorganization bill and gave his last speech in its defense two weeks earlier. That year he earned strong backing from colleagues for a Supreme Court appointment to the seat vacated by Justice Van Devanter.

Senate Supreme Court Justice van Devanter

Rats in the United States Targeted for Population Control

An estimate places the U S rat population at 123 million as experts promote poison bait using red squill as the most effective method to reduce numbers.

United States

Watkin's Sinex Catarrah and Hay Fever Ad Buy

Go to Watkin's for a Sinex guaranteed relief for Catarrah Linus and Rose and Hay Fever. One dollar buys a sixty day treatment. Adv.

Watkin’s

J C White Jr Visiting Home to July Stay

J C White Jr oldest son of Mr and Mrs J C White is expected home July 24 for a week long visit. He attends Southeastern University where he studies law. Two other White children Fran

Register Winding Gulf J. C. White Jr J. C. White Young White Southeastern University Fran

Cis and Carlton Return From Illinois Visit

Cis and Carlton are visiting relatives in Illinois and will return home soon.

Cis Carlton Illinois

Walter Gay American artist and dean dies near Barbizon

Paris reports the death of Walter Gay, the dean of American artists in France. Born in Hingham, Massachusetts, he died Tuesday near Barbizon at age 81, according to the obituary notice.

Associated Press Paris Walter Gay France Gay Hingham Mass Barbizon

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