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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1936

Page

7

Lemke Townsend Smith Back Old Age Pension Platform

In Cleveland the three leaders William Lemke, Francis Townsend, and Gerald L. K. Smith united on old age pensions and Lemke’s presidential bid. Lemke pledged support for the pension movement, Townsend urged electing loyal lawmakers, and Smith stoked the crowd with fiery rhetoric endorsing Lemke while denouncing party games and threats.

Associated Press Cleveland William Lemke Francis E. Townsend Gerald L. K. Smith Lemke Townsend Clubs Cleveland Stadium Union Party Old Age Pension Movement Townsend Smith William Randolph Hearst James A. Farley Louisiana

Residents share visits and plans across states in regional notices

East Beckley residents host visitors from Roanoke and Washington while others travel to Killarney Cincinnati and Craig Healing Springs for stays and recuperation. Families including the Cats and Jordans join relatives in Washington and Whitesville for short visits as spring plans unfold.

Herman Clark Roanoke Mason Darlington L. F. Pennington W. J. Peters T. G. Peters Killarney O. J. Smedley J. R. Catron Washington Catron Eugene Jackson R. E. Murray Patty Betty Whitesville J. E. Murray T. W. Lilly W. M. Johnson First Fork Clarence Hambrick

Vacationers and travelers from Raleigh to Buckroe Beach

Edith Lundstrum and son Billy depart Raleigh for Richmond and Buckroe Beach for a two week cottage vacation. Relatives greet and accompany, with various friends and family visiting locations from Mullens to Ocean City and Beckley.

Edith Lundstrum Billy Raleigh Richmond J. W. Gwinn Rosemary Mildred Emma Lloyd Marmet Princess Ann Mary Jones Beckwith Beckley M. E. Church South J. B. Corley Frankie Corley Hannah Higgins Mt. Hope Violet Hall James Gwinn Charles Bill Gleason Homer Lloyd Charleston Gauley River Anna Ulaki Cleveland Ohio Steve Alaki

Play Leaders to Meet Tomorrow at Junior High Annex

Raleigh county recreation leaders are to meet in the library of the Junior high school annex at 9 30 a m tomorrow. Mrs H D.

Raleigh County H. D

County Recreation Director Announces New Play Bulletins

Odee, county recreation director, announced that playground directors will report on the latest playground manual updates. Bulletins detailing new ideas for play will be distributed to directors and centers.

Odee County Recreation

Britain Gives Thanks for King Edward Escape

London July 20 England offered prayers of thanksgiving for King Edward after a pistol attack yesterday. The king rested at Fort Belvedere spending a quiet weekend as intermittent showers hampered his gardening. George Andrew McMahon remains in Brixton prison on weapons charges calling the alleged plot a nonlethal threat to the sovereign.

Associated Press London England Edward Fort Belvedere George Andrew McMahon Brixton Constitutional Hill

Drought Widespread. Tugwell Tours Hardest Hit Areas

Rexford G. Tugwell, federal resettlement administrator, estimates about one million farm families in 24 states affected by drought. Undersecretary of agriculture says nearly 250,000 families may seek federal aid unless conditions improve. Tugwell and aides toured Sundance, Wyoming, during inspection of drought zones.

Associated Press Sundance Wyo Rexford G. Tugwell Tugwell

Nanking Troops Capture Canton Reported by Domei

The Domei news agency said Nanking government troops entered Canton with Gen Yu Han Mou leading the advance guard. The dispatch noted the city was quiet as troops assumed peace and order duties and expected to reach Canton that night.

Associated Press Shanghai Domei Nanking Canton Yu Han-Mou

Leslie Wins Western Amateur Crown at Happy Hollow

Paul Leslie of Jefferson City Missouri defeated Bob Fraser of Omaha 2 and 1 to win the Western Amateur title at Happy Hollow Golf Course in Omaha Nebraska yesterday. The sun blazed as the two players battled to decide the championship.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Paul Leslie Jefferson City Bob Fraser Happy Hollow

Allegiance to Three Flags Paid by Glen White Woman

Clementina Albanese, born in Germany and raised in Austria, recalls crossing to America in 1921 and marrying Domenico Albanese. She runs a store and boarding house near Glen White with her husband while keeping an American flag hoisted for the Fourth of July, noting it is her third allegiance. She remembers living near the front lines in World War I and prefers this country, planning to furl the flag soon.

Clementina Albanese Glen White Germany Austria Trento America J. P. T. Holzmer Beckley Proctorville Nellie Rose Domenico Albanese Clementina Nardin Genoa Italy Dante Alighiere New York Chicago Joe Nardin Eccles Domenico Hungary

CC Boys Held For Negro Fight

Marlinton youths Layton Cobb and Arlie Yost, both 17 from Camp Price, are charged with assault after a two hour rock fight with African Americans near the railroad station. Fourteen of sixteen arrested were released. two remain for hearing conducted by Mayor B E Smith. Reports say a negro fired a small rifle during the melee and station windows were smashed after rocks were thrown at a negro restaurant.

Associated Press Marlinton CCC A. O. Harper Layton Cobb Arlie Yost Camp Price B. E. Smith

Torch Shatters Store Windows at Star and Nearby Office

A torch explosion at the Star store damaged ten plate glass windows and a neighboring Singer Sewing Machine office. Workman Sid Danbury estimated $350 to $400 in damage. John J. Alessandrini, burned but not seriously injured, said gasoline from a leaking tank caught fire. The blast disrupted Sunday School classes at the Presbyterian church across the street.

Star Sid Danbury John J. Alessandrini Charleston Alessandrini Charleston Tile and Marble Works The Singer Sewing Machine Company Presbyterian Church

West Virginia University Holds Masculine Song Contest

The annual male voice contest at West Virginia University will be held Wednesday July 29. Director Frank Cuthbert announced it is open to any recent high school graduate and offers a $150 scholarship from the University School of Music.

West Virginia University Frank Cuthbert University School of Music

Tax Delinquent Lands Listed in Raleigh County

This 1900 county filing lists numerous parcels across Raleigh County with back taxes due. Entries name owners and parcels such as Millers Camp, Brackenridge, Marshes, Stansbury Sub Div, Surveyor Fork, and Lester Hts, with amounts flagged as back taxes. A concluding oath by Sheriff C. C. Lewis asserts the accuracy of the list and taxes due.

Clark Norman Mill Branch Seesers Anceey Clark John W Stansbury Clemens D. W Minnie Brackenridge Harper H. H. Heirs Millers Camp T. J Harwood Jean Et al Trap Hill Ite Eansenee Hawley C. C Panthers Branch Hawley M. M H. W G. W Surveyor Fork Surveyor Cline Dell Surveyor Fork Community Investment Co Cook Claud Rlcoia Daisy Egereer Cooper J. E. Jr Covey Winfred Lester Dameron M. D Sand Lick Daniels Harmon Cenakhee Daniels Sbaneees P Pene Janvecas Evans Paradine Wingrove Creek Evans Ura Surveyor Creek Scisuereses Redberys J. M Mary Millers Camp Branch Vas H. H Marshes Little Branch Marsh Fork Dora Ccccsccescoens Cosart Robert Tray Mary E Addie Ptelah John Pee Sieknae Lucas C. L Mannings Fred Mankin Ernest Glenna Marshall, T. J Ata ETOP Massey, Mote Little Marsh McCutcheon van L McGraw Land Company McMillion Joseph Sur Spankers Branch Mead A. C Jeff Tolliver Big Ugly Creek Oe Meador Miller Arnett E Chewdbieuce Burl Oneal Boyd M. F Parish George H. Et al George H. Etal Parsley Mose Stevens Branch Raleigh Coal & Land Co Millers Branch Land Lick Skin Poplar Gap Snuffer P. L Shockley Creek Snuffer, Jane Snuffer, Dempsey S. Tr Snow Jess Flora Spangler Julia Lester Hts Dennis Fox Pen Br Patton Pearl Bie Ugly Creek Prince I. C A. C. Sutphin Fox Pen Branch S. C Rock House Fork Prince Sutphin Powers H. B Ragland T. R Raleigh County Land Co Brackenridge Cogs Will Richardson Greenbrier Richmond Oley Blane Riffe Mary W Rogers Arthur H Millers Saunders Preston Snuffer, P. T Tabor, Levanna Taylor S. Lot Surveyor cc Turner J. E Lester Pie Lester Beam Lester Orono Lester Acord Louisa D Branham Ellis B Burleson E. L Eeseee Calloway Etta Canaday Wesley Clara Lester Ee Degeaehey Tae Alexander Venne Ceeeeereerseees Bennett Geo. L Ceeerseeee Bolden Odelia, Et al Odelia Et al Laster Hts Odella Et al Surveyor Fk Cannaday W. R County St County BE C. C. Lewis County Raleigh

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