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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

3

Four Democrats In Philadelphia Ready For Convention

The Associated Press reports delegates arrive in Philadelphia for the Democratic national convention as Illinois and New York figures establish their blocs. Carpentry crews finish fitting out the convention hall with a green and white decor plan while decorations begin. Vice President Garner delays arrival with a June 26 target. James A. Farley plans return after a Schmeling Louis fight. Franklin Field will host the notifi cation and acceptance address with Roosevelt slated to speak.

Associated Press Philadelphia Illinois Roosevelt Democratic National Committee Forbes Morgan New York James A. Farley Farley Garner Franklin Field Col Edward Starling

Oak Hill City Council to hold special meeting Friday

Oak Hill West Virginia plans issuance of licenses for all purposes at a special council meeting Friday June 26 reported by city recorder W R Hayes. Father and mother Rev and Mrs F W Daniels First Presbyterian Church welcomed a son early Wednesday. The couple is reported well. Rev and Mrs C S Donnelly Oak Hill Baptist Church will travel to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for a week starting Saturday. Lester Campbell and his children of Long Island are visiting J F Claypool's home. Eddie Jarvis of Scarbro was hospitalized after an attempted poisoning last night. no cause assigned. Marriage of William Lewis Herndon and Miss Martha El-

Oak Hill City W. R. Hayes City Recorder F. W. Daniels First Presbyterian Church C. S. Donnelly Oak Hill Baptist Church Philadelphia Atlantic City Lester Campbell Long Island J. F. Claypool Mr. Campbell Eddie Jarvis Scarbro Dr. Peters

House secret service in town arranging for president arrival

Secret Service agents were reported in town coordinating security and logistics for the upcoming arrival of the president. Local officials provided no further details.

House Secret Service

Howell Couple Wed at Pea Ridge Baptist Parsonage

Len Howell of Lochgelly and his bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Howell, were married at the Baptist parsonage Upson Downs at Pea Ridge. The ceremony was solemnized Sunday and the couple will reside in Powellton where Mr Herndon works at the Kop pers Co store.

Len Howell Herbert Howell Lochgelly Upson Downs Pea Ridge C. S. Donelly Oak Hill Baptist Church Powellton Herndon Koppers Co

Booker Stover, 71, Dies Near Am Eagle Home

Booker Stover, age 71, died yesterday evening about 200 yards from his Am Eagle home. Two grandchildren witnessed his fall and found him dead. He leaves a widow and three children, Jack Stover of Fort Thomas Kentucky Milton Stover, and Clayton Stover of Fort Thomas, and Mrs. Ida Belcher of Kayford.

Booker Stover Ameagle Jack Stover Milton Clayton Stover Fort Thomas Ida Belcher Kayford

Toothless Isaac Hirsch Refuses Fine Over Coin Sale

Toothless Isaac Hirsch a 62 year old Chicago man who peddled papers kept coin stock without losing it. He chose jail over a 200 dollar fine despite having twenty four thousand dollars in the bank.

Isaac Hirsch Chicago

Drug Sellers Fight on Train in Chicago

Seven prisoners being transported from Toledo to Leavenworth demonstrated aboard the railroad coach as the train neared Chicago. They were cut and bruised while shoving arms through windows and damaging the interior after being denied opiates. Dr. Leonidas H. Barry treated them, and they were moved to another coach to continue the journey.

Associated Press Chicago Toledo Leavenworth Leonidas H. Barry

Flood control surveys planned for three West Virginia rivers

Representative Jennings Randolph announced that army engineers will begin surveys of the Cheat river, Potomac river, and Greenbrier river to assess flood control and power development possibilities. The surveys are authorized by bills passed this session and are to start within days, expanding the nationwide flood control program.

Associated Press Washington Jennings Randolph Elkins W. Va Army Cheat River West Virginia Potomac River Greenbrier River

Neely defers on judge selection in West Virginia post

Washington June 19 Senator M M Neely Democrat Fairmont declined comment on who he would recommend for a third federal judge in West Virginia if a pending bill creating the office passes. Morgantown attorney Terrence D Stewart figured prominently in discussions among the state delegation as a possible nominee.

Associated Press Washington M. M. Neely Fairmont West Virginia Terrence D. Stewart Morgantown

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