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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1937

Page

10

Fiery Irish rebel Russell seeks U S support in war for independence

Associated Press report from San Francisco details Russell, a major general in the Irish Republican Army, touring the United States with Clann Na Gael to rally Irish Americans against Eamon de Valera. He vows a completely independent nation, asserts potential arrest if returning to Ireland, and recalls a 1922 firing squad episode and a later reprieve amid his fight.

Associated Press San Francisco Sean Eamon de Valera Brown Russell Clann Na Gael Irish ‘Republican Army Ireland de Valera

Marriage Licenses Granted in Beckley and Vicinity Today

Marriage licenses were issued by the county clerk to Donald John McCuen 25 and Nelva Busselle both of Beckley. Other licenses went to Eldridge Theodore Davidson 23 of Jonben and Cora Alice Mills 18 of Fireco. Leo Lambert 22 and Frances Hagey 17 of Sophia. L Alonzo Lee Woods 27 and Vernell Lee Mitchell 21 of Mead. Yesterday applicants included Toney Roeritz 35 and Mary Jefferson 21 of Besoco. Edward Carrington 24 and Erma Collisa Stone 19 of Metalton. Eddie Wardensky 28 and Elma Keene 19 of Stanaford. Samuel E Bridges 74 of Skelton and Rosa Bell Colen 21 of Beckley.

Donald John McCuen Nelva Busselle Beckley Eldridge Theodore Davidson Jonben Cora Alice Mills Fireco Leo Lambert Frances Hagey Sophia L. Alonzo Lee Woods Vernell Lee Mitchell Mead Toney Roeritz Mary Jefferson Besoco Edward Carrington Erma Collisa Stone Metalton Eddie Wardensky Elma Keene Stanaford Samuel E. Bridges Skelton Rosa Bell Colen

Mantilla head-dresses showcased at Paris gala

Mantilla head-dresses dominate the Paris gala crowd with lace evening frocks in contrasting foundations. At the Ambassadeurs dinner a bright blue mantilla topped a blue lace dress over white, while a black mantilla accompanied a black lace dress over pink foundation.

Associated Press Paris Ambassadeurs

Major League Box Scores and Evening News Detail

Major League box score with Pirates? Actually Philadelphia vs Chicago. Cavarretta and Collins drive runs, Jurges and Demeree among players. Shoun takes loss. LaMaster wins in 1:47 before 1500 in attendance.

French Cavarretta Collins Jurges Demeree Martin Moore Atwood Scharein O'Dea Norris Camilli Philadelphia Chicago Passeau Shoun LaMaster Mulcahy Sears, Ballanfant Kiem

Historic 13 to 9 baseball slugfest ends in New York

In a high scoring game, Murphy and Davis led with multiple hits as West Vosmik and Gehrig contributed base hits. Knott earned the win, Hadley took the loss, and spectators witnessed a 2 hour 15 minute battle with 1,279 in attendance.

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Bride Values Glass Shower Goods In Simple Gifts

A recent bride appreciates a glass shower with items such as drinking and measuring cups and glasses colored glass bathroom accessories ash trays and flower bowls reflecting practical keepsakes for her new home.

Hinton Society Bride Honored At Courtesy Evening

Mrs William Walter Peace, a recent bride, was honored at an honorary courtesy event hosted by Mrs Charles E Henne and others at Mrs Bernard Corker’s Main Street home. Guests enjoyed contests gifts and an ice course. Ray Williams the WHIS pianist will broadcast Saturdays at 10 am. The Gwinn family plans the first annual reunion August 1 at Lockbridge with speeches and history presentation.

William Walter Peace Charles E. Henne Ruth Hanna Lois Deeds Bernard Corker Main Street Fred M. Simms Dorothy Corker Emmett Ellison Ray Williams Gwinn Lockbridge

Minister To Speak At Jumping Branch Y P U

Rev Pat B Withrow of Charleston will deliver an address to the young people during Sunday's service at Jumping Branch B Y P U at 730 p m.

Pat B. Withrow Charleston

Prisoners Living at Home on NC Prison Farms

Dr. Jane S. McKimmon of North Carolina State College says inmates on the state's prison farms are living at home as a result of a program to grow more rations and can surplus. She notes prison meals are more appetizing and healthful due to the effort.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C Jane Ss. McKimmon North Carolina State College North Carolina McKimmon

Electricity derives from the Greek word for amber

The term electricity traces to electron, the ancient Greek word meaning amber, reflecting early observations of static charge.

Electricity Electron Amber

Family seeks a refrigerator with ample space

A family of four or five needs a refrigerator with at least six cubic feet of capacity, seven cubic feet preferred. Choose a unit large enough to store fruits vegetables meats and dairy products.

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