Locusts and signs mark Beckley street scene
In Beckley stories, locals note locusts halting after years of swarming, while Sid Danbury efforts paint the Star Store front. Sign installations rise on Main Kanawha and West Neville as Bair Brothers and General Stores add new electric and bakelite signs. Cyclone talk and historic storms frame reflections as traffic lines appear on Main and Fayette Streets and a bicycle is loaned for a ride down Main to Heber.
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Sid Danbury
Kanawha Street
Danbury
White Cross
Main
Kanawha
Bair Brothers
Moveo el Proficio
J. G. Pedro
Neville Street
General Stores, Incorporated
Beckley
Wilkes
Raleigh Hardware
Raleigh Register
Storm
Cyclone Insurance
Dorsey Biggs
Albert Gregory
Fayette
Prohibition Talk Shows on Taxing Bicycles
The speaker notes that bicycles have improved greatly and suggests people could use them to reduce girth. He argues no license is needed now, but warns that lobbying for harsh taxes on bicycles may come if lawmakers listen to complaints about oversized vehicles.
Surprise birthday party honors Plumley matinee crowd
A Sunday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Eric Plumley celebrated his 67th birthday along with Russell Smiths 17th and Orel Pattons 18th birthdays A local string band provided music and lawn games were played later refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Ellison Bennett Richmond Marshall Meador Plumley Patton Richmond Todd Plumley Kesler etc Also noted were visits from Luther Bennett Be Jones Olen Taylor and Vera Jones Ethel Plumley was a Saturday guest of Mrs Edith Goodson.
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Eric Plumley
Russell Smith
Orel Patton
Horace
Mildred Ellison
Dexter Bennett
Billie Richmond
Ruby Marshall
Stephen Garten
John Meador
Louella
Marie
Eda
Clara
Juanita
Carl
Ray Smith
Elsworth Redden
Ethel Plumley
Everet Goodson
Fred Patton
Mildred
Tynie
Opie Richmond
Dickie
Lula
Evelyn
Lola
Dana
Viola
Robert
Norvel Todd
Cliffe Plumley
Kesler Plumley
Roscoe
Gay
Russell
Clay Smith
Okey
Ray Bennett
Nancy
Ines Plumley
Luther Bennett
Be. Jones
Abraham
Olen Taylor
Ronald
Vera Jones
Beckley
Edith Goodson
Fraternity Meets for Alpha Chi Omega Golden Anniversary
More than 600 Alpha Chi Omega members gathered in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for the sorority’s golden anniversary event. AP report notes large turnout and planned ceremonies marking the milestone.
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Associated Press
W. Va
Alpha Chi Omega
Presidents Dinner Highlights Of Local Organization
A celebration of the organization was held with remarks from leaders. The annual presidents dinner occurred last night and the meeting is scheduled to end Saturday.
State Relief Projects To Be Rushed Forward
West Virginia acts director M L O Neale returns from Washington and orders speed in submitting works relief projects for the 4 billion dollar program. Projects will be weighed countrywide by relief need and population served with no state specific allotment. Deadline is when funds are exhausted and staff will forward projects to Washington for review. Card playing popular in Burma among US Belgium and Japan card suppliers. German engineer claims direct lignite lighting gas solution.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
M. L. O’neale
Washington
Popu
Burma
United States
Belgium
Japan
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Wesley Wilkes
Boston Candy Kitchen
Mr. Wilkes
W. E. Griffiths
Mr. Gregory
The
Flanders
Howard Slocum
Ocean City, N
Pear, W. Va
Penn State
Lewis
S Furniture Company
POST
O’neale
Committee On Allotments
Cole and
May
Guitar
Berman
South Fayette Street
Beckley, W. Va
Leather
Ladies Watch
Mens
Beckley National Exchange Bank
Fayette ST
Men’s Shoes Country Club
Beckley Hotel
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