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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
2
President Roosevelt speaks at the Arkansas Centennial noting self-government must be maintained and that organization to ease human suffering requires ongoing effort. He cites Jefferson’s courage with the Louisiana Purchase and discusses the Constitution’s broad aims for meeting modern social and economic challenges.
The excerpt praises Andrew Jackson steering away from seaboard oligarchy toward democracy. It argues that no group can retain permanent political control and notes society grows more complex. It touches on prices, wages, hours, and employment conditions as solutions begin to emerge.
A speaker notes that poverty causes under nourishment and underprivilege and argues the measure of need dictates the size of the needed organization. He says human sympathy demands action and common sense accepts no less, insisting equality and opportunity must be pursued.
H A Diekmann of Weston came to Beckley to arrange an air circus on Scottfield but left disappointed. An inspector for the state board of aeronautics he wished to have a show here with pilots from all over the state and the American Legion Post sponsoring the event. None of the airport committee members were in Beckley, and no arrangement could be made. Diekmann returned to Weston.
President Edwin J. Barclay in Monrovia urged the United States to supply settlers for Liberia, excluding opportunists and agitators. He called for skilled artisans, trained agriculturists, capital businessmen, and young physicians with missionary zeal to improve aboriginal health as part of a broad house cleaning and rebuilding program.
General Electric officials remain adamant as union leaders call the sit down strike an ultimatum in the wire and cable departments at Schenectady. W R Burroughs says the company will discuss grievances once the workers return. Union claims cite protest against speed up and wage readjustments.
Houston on June 11 J E Gresham a 65 year old railroad employee died from a crude pocket knife emasculation Sunday night near Hempstead. J A Jenkins aged 67 who claimed he attacked Gresham was found shot to death shortly after. An inquest verdict said Jenkins became deranged attacked Gresham a longtime friend then killed himself.
Mrs Ranzy Stevens of Corbin Kentucky recalls a three year illness during which she stayed in bed with constant headaches stomach burning nervousness and loss of appetite. after starting Scalphs Indian River Tonic she regained health and has lived well for three years. the tonic costs one dollar per bottle and is sold at drug stores or by Indian River Medicine Co Tennessee.
In Clarksburg West Virginia on June 11 over 200 youths attended the 42nd annual convention of the West Virginia Christian Endeavor Union. Miss Helen LeFevre of Washington DC urged that Christianity is the only hope for preserving peace in the Pacific. She noted most Japanese are not militaristic but a minority holds power. Other speakers included Miss Ruby Roberts state secretary Clarence Greenleaf of Charleston and Rev. Dr. E L Reiner of Chicago.
W V readers list attendees Peggy Auther Marie Mackey Ima Jean Acord Ruth Elkins Edith Kay Jean Kay Mary Griffith Anna Mae Jenkins Jenny Belfore Mildred Fleming Geraldine Terrio Melba Dillion Miss Helen Kay Musketeers club held a McCreery swimming party and weiner roast with Virginia Holt Louise Collier Nellie Novris Mildred Cimola Virginia Lee Patton Mary Helen Margaret Kay Noel Hicks Forrest Bostic Leslie Minor Don Collier Gail Keesee Bill Graham Fred Collier Kermit Ballard Earl Lee Bays ninth birthday party included games and gifts Guests included Kenneth Keesee Celdus Murry Jackie Frankie Mary Maddy Anna Lee Vivian Fleming Dessie Lee Joe Ann Mary Elizabeth Spencer Andrew Herman Sutton Vernon Bays Dorene Toney and Earl Lee Bays Mable Hedgecock hosted a weiner roast
Athens reports Greece accelerates anti air defenses amid new European conflict risk. The Acropolis remains unfortified and neutral, still guarding the Parthenon and Temple of Athena as a point of perceived restraint in a tense security posture.
General George Dede, head of Greece's anti-air defense, says there is no reason to give an enemy an excuse to bomb the Acropolis. He emphasizes the desire to protect the storied monuments from destruction, noting their universal admiration.
Montcoal West Virginia Miss Nell Pettus a Westminster Choir School student Westminster New Jersey has returned home for the summer Mr and Mrs C E Okes of Shady Spring visited to see their son Earl C D Munson Buckhannon is visiting his son Charles Munson and Mrs Munson S M Foresman is ill Prof and Mrs Bittner of Pikeville Kentucky were weekend guests at Jarrold's Valley Miss Sally Harmon Dublin Va has returned home after visiting friends in town Attendees of the Young People's Conference at Patty Stockdale School Colcord June 9 include Hattie Milam Mildred Hall Ruby Bailey Marjorie Surrette Margaret Foresman and Clement Gallimore Miss Hazel Rappert visiting Crawford Rappert Belle before returning to Buckhannon for the summer
Mrs Howard Holtzclaw and Mrs Carl Surrette and Mrs W A Colcord hosted a benefit tea Thursday afternoon at the Holtzclaw home attended by guests from Whitesville Birchton Stickney and Montroal. University students listed include J H Hornbeck Charles Munson and Virgil Sarret at Morgantown for summer study. Miss Butt Wells attends West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon. Miss Ellen Brown suffered a leg injury recently.
A person walking along the railroad track was injured and taken to Kanawha Valley Hospital for treatment. The report notes no further details on the cause of the incident or the current condition.
Charleston June 11 WPA administrator F Witcher McCullough said two assistant federal WPA administrators Thad Holt and Mrs Ellen S Woodward will attend the state wide WPA picnic at Jacksons Mill Saturday. He added all employes will be given a work holiday.
Frank Roark sold his 160 acre farm near Scott City Kansas for 24000 sacks of potatoes payable in yearly installments of 2400 sacks for ten years.
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