Behold the Ghost in Beckley Court House Belfry
A Raleigh county tower and its belfry host a chilling tale as an alleged murder scene on the winding stair near the assessor’s office sparks fear. Eyewitnesses W H McGinnis Jr and C W Meadows plan an inquiry while locals debate a new courthouse with space for the apparitional resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Ira Whitlock
Buckeye Bell Foundry
van Duzen and Tift
Cincinnati
W. C. Mullins
Reservoir Road
Crockett
Beckley
W. H. McGinnis
C. W. Meadows
Local Visits Digest From The Farm Area
Many residents and visitors are listed in a Sunday social roundup. Mrs. John Hilton and sons Hearold and Dearold with Miss Mary Ann Hilton visit Mrs. Hilton’s sister-in-law Mrs. Donald LaFon in Beckley. Various locals travel to see relatives, attend gatherings, or swim at New River. Names include Miss Bessie Qualls, Mr. and Mrs. George Qualls, Miss Grace Holmes, Mr. Hume Vogt, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sutphin, Miss Evabelle Quesenberry, Miss Earnestine Nolan, Mr. Alex Kish, Mr. Joe Kish, Mrs. C. V. White, Mrs. Dysart, Mr. and Mrs. McGeard, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. White, Roscoe Sutphin, Patty Ann Sutphin, Mrs. Charles Allen, H. J. Shrewsbury, Goldie Allen, Ann Seelinger, Mrs. Houston Gill, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gill, Jimmie Sanger, Mrs. Walter Shrewsbury, Tom Terry, Misses and family members including the Thomp sons and grandchildren, and Charles Pack with son Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hilton
Hearold and
Dearold
Mary Ann Hilton
Ray Sutphin
East Beckley
Clyde Sutphin
Evabelle Quesenberry
Earnestine Nolan
Alex Kish
Joe Kish
Mt. Hope
C. V. White
Texas
Rose Mary Rief
J. C. White
Dysart
McGeard
Staunton
Virginia
New River
Roscoe Sutphin
Patty Ann
Daniels
Cecil Shewsberry
Tom Terry
Fitzpatrick
Frank Statzer
Goldie Allen
Ann Seelinger
Houston Gill
W. M. Gill
Jimmie Brown
Matoaka
Brown
R. B. Holmes
George Thompson
George, Annetta
Verna Bell
Glen Rogers
Benny Greaver
Pack
Charles
Eliza Calloway
Beckley
George Calloway
Ben Nelson
Crow
Cecil Shrewsbury
Lowey Ward
Albert Grimmett
Meadow Creek
Steve Bell
Granville Crites
Shady Spring
Clayton Williams
Raleigh
Camp Conley
National Guardsmen
Matt” Morris
Albert Holmes
Jimmie Riner
Samuel Pack
John Allen
John Welsh
James Welsh
James Thompson
Kenneth Keaton
Earl Keaton
Russell Keaton
Sylvia
Glen Morgan
Goldie Bell Gill
Juanita Statzer
Orville Pack
Hot Coal
0. G. Pack
James Hilton
Mrs Lauritz Melchior’s Parachute Life and Quiet Career
The piece profiles Mrs Lauritz Melchior once a stunt performer in German cinema known as Hannalore Haaker who parachuted into Melchior’s garden and later married him. She remains away from films, acts as secretary, and supports his Wagnerian repertoire at the Met while they discuss family and travel with relatives in Charleston and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauritz Melchior
Hannalore Haaker
Melchior
Munich
Regenstein Claims Status as Germany's Smallest Town
The village of Regenstein in the Harz mountains, with five inhabitants, asserts it is Germany's smallest town. Local residents emphasize their community pride and historic designation, noting no nearby town surpasses their population count.
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Regenstein
Harz Mountains
Germany
Raleigh WV Social News and Birth Announcement
Mrs. George Calloway entertained friends with a winter roast and swimming party. Birth announced of a baby girl weighing nine pounds to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Shrewsbury. Numerous local visits and greetings noted, including Beckley, Crow, Meadow Creek, Shady Spring, Glen Morgan and Camp Conley. A list of attendees and guests reflects active community social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Calloway
Mrs. Cecil Shrewsbury
Night at Fitzpatrick swimming hole hosts notable visitors
A group including Jimmie Hilton Jack Keaton John Kacsmaryk Cecil Reese Leonard Reese Ray Hilton and Ed gar Yost spent Saturday night at a swimming hole near Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Hilton
Jack Keaton
John Kacsmaryk
Cecil Reese
Leonard Reese
Ray Hilton
Edgar Yost
Fitzpatrick
Germans Attack Jewish Customers in Berlin Night Incidents
In Berlin last night anti Jewish outbursts targeted customers leaving a large Jewish owned ice cream plant. The clashes occurred amid a sharp conflict between the Catholic church and the Nazi government. Eyewitnesses said customers were chased and manhandled as purchases were torn from their hands.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Catholic Church
Hitler Youth and SA Presence Reported at Event
Report describes strong showings by members of the Hitler Youth and SA at a gathering. Stormtroopers were present but not in uniform, with Organdy London noted for making bracelets for evening wear.
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Hitler Youth
S. A
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Larmerette
Maxine Doyle
Hollywood
Mrs. Lauritz Melchior
Keyser Funeral Home Funeral
S. Oakwood Ave
Raleigh, W. Va
Weiner
Ward Bybe
Leona
Edith Allen
Nellie Greaver
Margaret Hilton
Imogene Calloway
Lorraine Allen
Betty Mae Calloway
Allaine Allen
Robert Calloway
Earnest Earl Allen
Juanita Allen
Aden Young
Palmolive
Baguette Watch
Berman
Rear Beckley National Exchange Bank
South Fayette ST. Beckley, W. VA
Pillsbury’s Best
CERTO
New Texas
Campbell's
Libby
Peg
California
Chuck Roast
Sophia
Oak Hill
Rhodell
Hinton
Marscott
Eccles Glen Hedrick
Lester Fayetteville
Une
London
Fles
Choice Spirits From
America
Italy
Coriander
Angelica
England
Spain
Cassia
China
Foster
Mabscott, W. Va
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