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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
1
Refugees from Camp Walton recount an 85 mile wind and exceptionally high tides that drove visitors from the area. Local officials warn of continued rough seas and urge precautions as beaches remain unsafe. Strong winds battered towns along the coast, causing damage and delaying travel plans.
Madrid dispatch reports ten thousand fresh troops and bombing planes rushing to aid loyal forces in storming the rebel strongholds of Zaragoza and Huesca. Officials note visible rebel weakening in Zaragoza, Cordova, and Oviedo as the offensive unfolds.
A letter from Maurice L. Loudin chairman Harrison county committee to Dr. K. M. Jarrell chair Raligh county Democratic executive committee urges attendees of the Democratic state convention in Clarksburg on August 8 to reserve lodging now. Hotels apartments and private homes will provide rooms and readers are asked to write Carl W. Neff committee chairman Clarksburg to reserve accommodations.
At 7 p m today an exhibit of 4-H club projects will be shown at the home of Miss Virginia Hughes, president. Mrs Bonnie Peck Summers county club agent will select top exhibits for the regional fair in Lewisburg in August. B Thomas county club agent notes this is the second of 18 displays planned before September 1, when the club year ends.
A 45-year-old Indian man named Lee Kate from Edwight was jailed today for 30 days for failing to pay a board bill. He admitted lodging at the Simpson boarding house and declared he would not pay. Constable Emmett Williams arrested him and Magistrate B. P. Pettry tried the case.
Raleigh Register weather prognosticator L A Mauck returns to Beckley after a trip through the Shenandoah Valley. He says leaving home reveals how many friends one has as dozens called Reverend G C Hite and the restaurant where he eats. He visited brothers Harry and Tom Mauck at Woodberry Forest Virginia and spoke of the Skyline Drive.
London, July 31 George Andrew McMahon was committed for trial on three charges after sobbing testimony that he slithered a revolver at King Edward two weeks earlier. He denied being knocked, said he could have escaped, and claimed he tossed the revolver into the roadway as a protest against wrongful imprisonment. He described planning to shoot himself amid crowd scenes July 16 and the king’s ride by.
Whitesville July 31 Dr. R L Hunter county health officer ordered quarantines at homes in Orgas and Prenter after physicians reported infantile paralysis cases. He debated steps against Mrs Oakie Jarrell who was reported to have entered the Orgas house. The physician had not made a decision.
Asheville police announce a secret clue in the Helen Clevenger case sent to the FBI for analysis. The clue consists of several hairs from a man's head found on a towel in the girl's hotel bathroom. Police do not match hotel night watchman D. H. Gaddy and say the strand could be important if a suspect is pursued.
President Roosevelt, in Quebec, lauded the good neighbor policy as he faced a large audience. He cited decades of peace with Canada and the reciprocal trade agreement as tangible proof of cooperation and shared resolve to address global problems.
Topeka Kan July 31 The possible political division of the next United States House of Representatives was canvassed today by Governor Alf M Landon Flying to a luncheon conference with the Republican presidential nominee was Representative Chester C Bolton of Ohio chairman of the Republican congressional campaign committee Governor Landon after listening to the broadcast of Colonel Frank Knoxs acceptance speech telegramed his running mate My earnest congratulations upon your eloquent address of acceptance It is a comprehensive survey of the grave problems which challenge us.
Attending Raleigh General Hospital reported Congressman Joe L. Smith’s condition from gastric ulcers continues to improve after a week of illness. He remains under care as doctors monitor his health and respond to treatment.
O. T. Allen, 32, a coal loader described as negro, was jailed today on a charge of carrying a pistol illegally. The arrest warrant was sworn by his wife Catherine before Squire Sam Lilly at Rhodell. Allen said he and his wife argued and were on bad terms.
Major W L Mitchell, executive officer of the Charleston CCC district, rated Camp Raleigh excellent in his monthly report after inspecting the camp last week.
In Los Angeles a custody hearing reveals Mary Astor accusing Dr Franklyn Thorpe of shaking her four year old daughter Marilyn Thorpe and inflicting bruises during disciplinary play. Astor describes fear and punishment as the couple battle for custody and Marylyn’s welfare.
The weekly Kiwanis meeting featured Miss Willie Scott and her niece Miss Virginia Brown presenting violin pieces. Brown, Scott, and their relation to F. Scott were noted as daughter and granddaughter of the former club president. The gathering was well attended and closed with a board meeting.
Guardsmen from seventeen cities prepare to depart Beckley for Fort Knox Kentucky. Sixty four members of Company H 150th Infantry join a special troop train with units from Ronceverte Thurmond Mount Hope St Albans and other towns en route to war games. Local police plan intensified speed enforcement on South Kanawha street after numerous speeding arrests with fines starting at ten dollars plus costs.
Mr and Mrs Wannie Weeks of Lester announce twins a boy and a girl born July 22 at the home of her parents in Oak Hill. Mr and Mrs J Victor Lilly of Charleston announce an 8 pound daughter Mary Carolyn born July 30 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H H Miller at Beaver. Mrs Lilly is the former Melba Miller.
Dr R L Hunter announced Boone county will buy 47 acres atop Williams Mountain for a sanitorium to treat advanced tuberculosis. A $1,000 heating plant from Dr Howell of Madison funds the main building. Logs for cabins donated by John T Sydnor, and caps Fairchance Cabin named for Camp Fairchance crew. Plans show 25 rooms in the main building with convalescent patients housed in cabins. Work on the main building to start within a month amid road paving and land clearing talks with CCC officials.
City police chief J Q Stover said a new liquor store on lower Prince Street now has a 10 minute parking zone in front. Traffic Officer Otis Lyons and a city workman marked the space in yellow paint this morning.
Ghent Four-H members slated to meet at 2 p m today to finish planning the county camping outing and their club exhibit, said H B Thomas county club agent.
After Tuesday’s flood in Lillybrook the county health department opened a typhoid clinic at the school building. County health officer Dr. W. W. Hume said he would inoculate adults and children, with staff returning weekly to give three vaccinations. Dr. Hume was assisted by Dr. W. M. Riley and county nurse Miss Corrine Bogert.
A tractor and a 3 4-ton leaning wheel grader were received at Camp Raleigh yesterday for use on roads built by CCC labor. The outfit was put to work grading and digging drainage ditches on the Huff Knob road at Flat Top this morning. Edward Weakley named operator. The tractor marks the camp's first diesel engined machine.
Governor Alf M Landon writes Socialist candidate Norman Thomas that labor unions have the right to promote by lawful means and to send in an organizer He clarifies that employee freedom from coercion means freedom from intimidation by employers fellow workers or others He says workers may meet freely to organize with public protection for this right.
J L Huffman, president of the Raleigh county board of education, is reported to be getting along nicely after an appendicitis operation at Beckley hospital. He underwent the procedure yesterday and received his first company today as he recovers.
Watkins Drug store announces a new soda fountain with refrigerated coils keeping syrups cold, preventing warming of drinks when ice cream is added. The store interior has undergone extensive renovation and remodeling.
Ninety seven persons were examined and treated at the venereal disease clinic at the county health department yesterday. Dr. W. W. Hume, county health officer, was assisted by his office staff in conducting the clinic.
Refugees from Camp Walton tell of 85 mile winds and 7 to 8 foot tides driving them from the gulf coast resort. An army radio station near Pensacola reported 90 to 100 mph winds as the hurricane moved inland. The Birmingham, Alabama group escaped injury but warned of others at Camp Walton. Water was nearly exhausted at the resort and Panama City reported significant wind and flood damage with over 500 people displaced.
Washington officials estimated the final bonus distribution would total about 1.923 billion dollars issued to veterans in bonds or cash as of July 25. Of 3,518,191 eligible veterans, 216,201 remained to be paid, with 1.726 billion issued in cash or through checks and roughly 1.018 billion in redeemed bonds leaving about 700 million still held by veterans awaiting cash. Some lag between bond receipt and cash conversion sparked the view that many veterans would hold bonds for the 3 percent interest, bonds maturing in 1945.
Byte d Press notes selective taste in market and specialties. Westinghouse rose about three points with lesser gains for U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Coca Cola and Commercial Investment Trust.
D P Hicks state director of recreation from Charleston inspected the Woodrow Wilson playground today and consulted with county recreation director Mrs H D Odee on playground equipment setup and safety considerations.
Fair in west and north portion with cloudy southeast. Tonight and Saturday cloudy with a slight warming trend. Beckle records yesterday’s high of 72 and low of 55. A Mauck, official weather observer.
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