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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
8
Warden announced the sale of 114 acres of farm land to G. W. James, its dairyman, for 8000 dollars. The land, adjacent to James at Prosperity, will be used for grazing by the owner. Warden, age 77, plans to retire to a smaller place but has not settled on his next move.
Deaf mutes across South West Virginia will organize at a meeting in Beckley Armory. James Belcher of Bluefield has invitations to all deaf mutes to join the Silent Club, the organization’s chosen name. The group will carry on activities for the deaf and dumb, with the meeting set to begin at 2 p.m.
Youngstown Ohio based Youngstown Sheet & Tube announces June quarter net profit of 2,588,089 dollars, 1.98 dollars per share on common stock, up from 1,897,299 dollars or 1.40 per share in the prior quarter, per Associated Press.
James Deskins died in a local hospital after a head injury from a tentpole during an argument over $6. State police say Buford Thompson will face a murder charge. Thompson had been released on bond.
The speaker reflects on the shift from federal to state regulation of energy resources. He recalls the oil industry’s push for regulation, its eventual move to state action, and argues that constitutional change is possible when the people are empowered to use it.
The speech defends keeping the constitutional balance between states and federal power, opposing monopolies, and restoring economic liberty as essential to political freedom. It pledges honest, frugal governance, agency reorganization, and cooperation with Congress to serve taxpayers. The speaker casts an American future of plenty, opportunity, and a global role free of war through shared spiritual strength.
Sadie Lawson, 36, tobacco factory worker, was convicted of second degree murder in the torch slaying of her invalid mother Lizzie Lawson, 63, in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Judge John H. Clement ordered 20 to 25 years in prison. Lawson claimed she did it to kill bedbugs. prosecutors said she poured gasoline and set the bed aflame.
In Summers county circuit court three men were freed after verdicts. G M Feamster of Alderson was acquitted of driving while intoxicated after a jury deliberated an hour and forty minutes. Frank White and Ernest Bridge forth, both Black, were acquitted of breaking and entering a room in the Pepper house after nearly three hours of jury deliberations.
A closing fragment prays for collective strength and wisdom to bring about national progress and the achievement of lofty goals, urging every person to do their part. The text emphasizes unity and moral effort toward a larger good.
Donald Jean Kennedy aged three months died of pneumonia at home of Mr and Mrs John Kennedy in Affinity after illness since Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Keyser Funeral Home in charge. Survived by nine siblings Charles James Arnold William John Frank Isabel Bettie and Mary Elizabeth Kennedy.
Irving Florsheim president of the Florsheim shoe company was seriously burned when a farm pump exploded near Libertyville Illinois. The accident occurred on his property and authorities were alerted to the incident.
Nearly a thousand Boone county residents support a small sanatorium for advanced tuberculosis on Williams mountain. Dr. Robert F. Hunter Boone health officer outlined plans, saying construction could be funded by federal aid or through donations and county funds. The unit will serve only advanced cases with backing from George Russell and other officials.
Cranberry resident William S. Johnson, 50, died in a local hospital from injuries suffered when his machine wrecked in the Cranberry mine on Tuesday. His right leg was crushed and later amputated. Surviving are his wife Margaret and three children, plus brothers A. C. Johnson of South Boston and sisters.
Va J R Johnson Burlington NC J G Johnson New York City H S Johnson Alexandria Va Mrs W M Wood Mrs Cicero Crouse and Mrs Earl Howell all of Trinity NC and Mrs John Wood Washington DC. The body will be taken to the home of Mrs Johnson's sister Mrs Willetta Halsey at Meadow Bridge tomorrow afternoon. Funeral services will be held there at 1 30 p m Sunday. Burial under the direction of the Rose Funeral Home will be made in the Wickline cemetery.
Howard Taylor and Arnold Williams were sentenced by Judge John M. McGrath to five years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary charges. The July 24 ruling follows their arrest and arraignment earlier this year.
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