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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1937

Page

8

Plan Outlined To Bring In Tourists

A long range plan to attract 1 billion dollars yearly in West Virginia tourism was approved by the state chamber of commerce. The 90 page report by W. T. Williamson calls for coordinated action by state government, cities, civic groups and private agencies, with subcommittees shaping a program to improve highways, tourist facilities and sanitary conditions while stressing truthful advertising and word of mouth from visitors.

Associated Press Clarksburg West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Richard Harte Highersburg W. T. Williamson Charleston Switzerland of America United States

West Virginia tourism plan urges comfort over roughing it

A state committee rejects the idea that travelers to West Virginia seek rugged living. Tourists prefer scenery and atmosphere with reasonable comfort, clean accommodations, and well presented cabins, tourist homes, hotels, and trailer provisions. It outlines promotional routes by train and bus from nearby cities and includes cross references to history, golf, parks, and scenic points as part of a long term campaign.

West Virginia Battle of Point Pleasant Richmond Washington Baltimore Pittsburgh

Gang Fugitive Shoots Three Men, One Dead, One Dying

In Elberton Georgia an escaped chain gang convict ambushed three people, killing farmer Lon Fortson and badly wounding tenant Tom Self who was not expected to live. Fortson’s son Herndon also injured. Sheriff John A. Starke identified Norman Williams as the shooter who fled into nearby woods. In Atlanta Representative E L Almand and associates pledged a thorough investigation into deaths in Georgia chain gangs and solitary confinement cells, including Ernest Locklear who died in a North Carolina-style sweat box.

Associated Press Elberyon John A. Starke Lon Fortson Elbert Tom Self Fortson Herndon Starke Norman Williams Williams Atlanta E. L. Almand Georgia Atkinson County Ernest Locklear Almand Locklear Vivian L. Stanley Armand North Georgia

West Virginia Centers Map Covering Key Routes

The large centers in West Virginia such as Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Clarksburg and Wheeling are to cover carefully selected routes. The plan specifies routes to optimize coverage among major urban areas and ensure balanced service across the state.

West Virginia Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Clarksburg Wheeling

Purdue Coach Shows Encouraging Signs Of Improvement

Lafayette Ind Noble EF Zizer Purdue University athletic director and head football coach is gradually improving after a cerebral attack induced by nephritis. He was taken to a local hospital Sunday after lapsing into a semi conscious condition. physicians report progress.

Associated Press Lafayette Ind

Senators Collapse as Akron Yankees Win 4-3 in Charleston

Akron Yankees rally to beat Charleston Senators 4 to 3, scoring four runs in the final two innings. Rus Brown collected three singles in three at bats for the Yanks.

Associated Press Charleston Akron Yankees Senators Rus Brown Yanks

Stansbury Wins Initial Match In State Open

White Sulphur Springs seed Herbert Stansbury loses to Richard Parrot as rest of State Open eliminations see Joseph Scherr beat R B Parker and Ronald Nutter defeat Marcus Lopin. Other winners include David Dalzell and C R Thompson with unplayed upper bracket matches delaying Stanley Lewis vs L D Feuchtenberger and Harry Pugh Jr vs Clinton Repass.

Associated Pro White Sulphur Springs Joseph Scherr Cincinnati R. B. Parker White Sulphur Spring Ronald Nutter Marcus Lopin New York David Dalzell Moundsville C. M. Hopper Hot Springs Herbert Stansbury Beckley Richard Parrot Northfork Dr. D. M. Fleiss Clifton Forge Sam Nutty White Sulphur C. R. Thompson Galveston Texas Billy Ferguson F. D. Williams Jr Natural Bridge James Barton Chicago Stanley Lewis L. D. Feuchtenberger,r Bluefield Harry Pugh Jr Clinton Repass Bill Feutchenberger Ambrose Paull Wheeling J. A. Staten Mount Hope David Rains Frederick

Stith Shuts Akron Early Then Senators Rally

Stith of the Senators limited Akron to three hits through seven innings before Akron’s late surge. The Senators tied and won with timely offense as a run in the final frame delivered the decisive margin.

Stith Senators Akron

Major League Standings and Monday Results

National League results show Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 5 and Chicago 9 Brooklyn 0 with St. Louis 3 New York 2. Scheduled games feature Chicago at Philadelphia Lee versus Lamaster and Cincinnati at New York Derringer versus Melton with Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Blanton versus Butcher. St Louis at Boston Haines or Weiland versus Fette or Bush.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Lee Lamaster Cincinnati Derringer Melton Blanton Butcher Boston Haines Weiland Fette Bush W. L. Pet

Baseball scores and Tuesday matchups listed

Detroit 9 Washington 4 New York 8 Cleveland 5 Chicago 6 Boston 4 Games Tuesday New York at St. Louis Pearson and Makosky vs Hildebrand and Knott Washington at Chicago Ferrell vs Lee Boston at Detroit Wilson vs Auker Philadelphia at Cleveland Caster vs Whitehill or Harder

New York St. Louis Pearson Makosky Hildebrand Knott Washington Chicago Ferrell Lee Boston Detroit Wilson Auker Philadelphia Cleveland Ww. L. Pet

Layland Falls to Crab Orchard in 6 4 slugfest

Layland Tigers drop a 6 to 4 road game to Crab Orchard in the B league opener after a high scoring first inning gave way to a mound duel between Lamb and Fireball Anderson. Waddell Wood and Shrewsbury shine on defense and Crab Orchard builds lead with multiple hits. Carl Neff paces Layland with a double and two singles.

Layland Tigers A. F. Staton Crab Orchard Lamb Anderson Waddell Wood Wiseman Tolley Layland Shrewsbury Greco

Tax List For Raleigh County 1937 Delinquent Real Estates

Public notice lists delinquent real estate in Raleigh County for 1937 with numerous owners and parcels across Marsh Fork Little Marsh Sand Lick and surrounding areas. Sheriff H G Farmer attests to diligence in collecting taxes and Notary Thelma Gilkerson verifies the document.

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