Market Rebounds on European Pact Hopes
European powers reach accord to arbitrate German rearmament easing fears and sparking the largest one day stock market gain since January 1934. Industrials oils chemicals aircraft utilities and steel lead advance with Allied Chemical Amerada and U S Steel among top risers. The AP 60-stock average climbs 1.7 to 6.5 as trading nears 1.5 million shares amid tax news on corporate profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Allied Chemical
Amerada
Electric Power and Light
Curtiss-Wright
Standard Oil
N. J
American Smelling and Refining
American Telephone
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Transcontinental and Western
U.S. Rubber
Bethlehem Steel
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hitler Seeks Confidence From German Electors in Rousing Speech
Hitler spoke to a pro Nazi rally urging the German people to restore confidence in his leadership and Germany’s standing abroad. He rejected being treated as a secondary power, defended actions since withdrawing from the League of Nations, and attacked the Locarno pact and the Franco Soviet pact while outlining his vision for a strong independent Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Gels
Hitler
Germany
Rhineland
Europe
Soviet and Japanese leaders press border settlement drive
Soviet foreign minister Maxim Litvinov and Japanese ambassador Tamekichi Ota met nine days ago and voiced mutual desire to ease border difficulties. They urged quick establishment of a mixed commission to settle matters, but representation issues delay action.
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Maxim Litvinoff
Tamekichi Ota
Moscow
Litvinoff
Cash Sent Out Continued from page one
The auditor reports income from the chain store tax funds secondary aid for teachers and salaries. Without this money, fourth through sixth month aid could not be sent as funds were exhausted. Trent plans talks to educator groups over the next 30 days addressing Gilmer county teachers in Normantown March 28 Wyoming county teachers in Pineville April 4 and elementary principals in Charleston April 10.
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Sonic
Tex
Trent
Gilmer County
Normantown
Wyoming County
Pineville
Charleston
Inspection to Review Beckley Runway Plan and Costs
The inspector, en route to Washington for a conference with Bureau of Air Commerce chiefs, will prepare a formal report with recommendations on Beckley runway improvements. Estimated private-contract cost about 20 000 dollars, with reliance on grass landing areas for small planes to protect shale runways. Congressman Joe J Smith helped bring Beckley committee into the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Air Commerce Chiefs
Cox
Beckley
Mount Holpe
Joe J. Smith
Gunnoe Death Mystery Deepens as Inquest Continues
The case of Gunnoe remains unresolved weeks after his death near Jackson County. Investigators found a gasoline can and other items near the body and tested the tree hanging site for foul play. Family and officials note lack of self inflicted injury signs and the autopsy confirms no neck fracture.
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Gunnoe
Jackson County
Raleigh County
Gunney
Cooking School Returns to Beckley with Mrs Garrett
Mrs Garrett, popular for leading cooking schools, plans another Kelvinator cooking school in Beckley featuring new recipes and time saving kitchen tips. Local merchants will supply products and literature, with doors opening 8:30 and sessions at 9 o'clock. attendees should bring notebooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Beckley
Wll
Kelvinator
Richmond Girl and charges follow store shooting case
A Richmond girl reports an argument with Hollandsworth ending with a bottle attack. After the shooting of a storekeeper Quesenberry fled with the girl in his car. Officers found a funnel hose and fuel during the arrest. Neither Quesenberry nor the girl spoke about the Hollandsworth shooting or the flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollandsworth
Miss Richmond
Quesenberry
Gas Committee Heads to Capitol for Rate Revision Talk
Beckley chamber of commerce group plans Tuesday conference with the West Virginia Public Service Commission on March 17 at 1 o clock in Charleston. The delegation includes George W. Bright George A. Watkins and Ted G. McDowell seeking lower natural gas rates for Beckley and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Aging Layland Miner Dies After Illness
Joshua Jacobs a 74 year old retired coal miner from Layland died yesterday due to advanced age. Funeral services will be held at his residence with interment at Layland under the direction of Wallace and Wallace undertakers at Rainelte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Jacobs
Layland
Wallace and Wallace Undertakers
Rainelte
Burleson Enters Raleigh County Education Board Race
E L Burleson Beckley businessman and city council member announced candidacy for Raleigh County Board of Education in the Republican primary set for May 12. Born and raised in the county, he has long been a leader in Beckley auto business and argues his business experience will aid public schools if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Burleson
Beckley
Raleigh County
Death of Pole Roland in Narrows Virginia
Word was received yesterday of the death in Narrows Virginia of Pole Roland age 65. Funeral services will be held in Narrows this afternoon at 2 o'clock with J. J. Tolley of Beckley W P Tolley and Mrs L H Clark both of Glen Daniel named as first cousins.
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Narrows
Virginia
Pole Roland
J. J. Tolley
Beckley
W. P. Tolley
L. H. Clark
Glen Daniel
Limited number of lots remain for home ownership
There are only a limited number of these lots left and when they are gone we will not be able to offer you anything near as good. Call at our Beckley office, Raleigh County Bank Building, at once for further information or write us at Princeton, W. Va.
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Beckley
Raleigh County Bank
Princeton
W. Va
Litsinger to Speak at Central P T A Meeting
George L Litsinger from Appalachian Electric Power of Charleston will be principal speaker at the Central Grades P T A meeting at Beckley Junior High School. His program includes a talk and demonstration measuring daylight sunlight and electric light. The one hour program invites the public and school patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Litsinger
Charleston
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Beckley
Citsinger
Old Court House Brick Found Beneath Courthouse Lawn
Work on a new court house trench uncovered brick fragments and dust two feet below the lawn, believed to be from the old bounty building kilns on Prince Street. Residents recall the kilns where brick for the court house were burned and note the later transfer of equipment to a nearby site.
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Court House
Bounty
Charles Smith
Calloway Heights
Smith
Prince Street
Frank E. Davis
Baltimore
David Robertson
Beckley Lumber and Supply Company
Plan Spelling Match At Cleveland School
An old fashioned spelling match will be held at the Cleveland schoolhouse Tuesday evening after the PTA meeting. U S Dickens principal announced last night. Words chosen from an old McGuffey speller and from former McGuffey students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Parent-Teacher Association
U. S. Dickens
McGuffey
Bostic Enters Raleigh County Education Board Race
O D Bostic of Eccles announces candidacy for the Raleigh County board of education in the Republican primary on May 1. He has 23 years in Eccles, served on the first all county board after the county unit system, two terms on Trap Yin district board, and was set to serve again before the unit system changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccles
Bostic
West Virginia
Trap Yin
Funeral and community events fill Sprague and Beckley
Mrs. Julia Scott died at her Sprague apartment last Monday. Funeral services are this afternoon at Sprague with Rev. H C Craig and Jackson and Son Funeral Home in charge. East Beckley holds Central Street Baptist services with Rev Stephens from Hilltop. New Hope Baptist hosts Rev F D Edmonds and Rev Mitchell of Charleston. music provided by visiting chairs. Amateur Night at Stratton High School on Friday March 20 promises prizes for top performers. contestants include Lola Moss Elaine Moss Vera Willis William Foy Lorene Spencer Virginia Belcher Mozelle Foy with more names to follow. applications welcome via Mr Dickens.
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Sprague
Julia Scott
Apts
H.C. Craig
Jackson and Son Funeral Home
East Beckley
Central Street Baptist Church
Stephens
Hilltop
New Hope Baptist Church
F. D. Edmonds
Mitchell
Charleston
Stratton High School
Lola
Elaine Moss
Vera Wil‘lis
William Foy
Lorene Spencer
Virginia Belcher
Mozelle Foy
Local Meetings Plan Dance at Palisade April Ninth
Regular Owls Club meeting at the Price home Beckley discussed a party and dance at the Palisade Beer Garden on April 9. Attendees included Willie Vaden Ellis Mitchell Raymond Young William Burns Booker Hill Eugene Scott and Everett Price. A salad course was served. Ebenezer Services in Beckley featured sermons The Beauty of Praise and The Beauty of Service with special musical numbers. Byrd Prillerman to visit Byrd Prillerman High School on April 15 for health program address as part of a state wide inspirational initiative. Elimination contest winners Elsie Mason Dorothy Patterson Loraine Bentley and Alfonzo Moore to advance to regional.
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Everett Price
South Heber Street
Beckley
Palisade Beer Garden
Willie Vaden
Elis Mitchell
Raymond Young
William Burns
Booker Hill
Eugene Scott
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Tpastor
Byrd Prillerman
Jesse Owens
Ohio
Byrd Prillerman High ‘School
State Department of Education
J. K. Wells
Jelsie Mason
Dorothy Patterson
Loraine Bentley
Alfonzo Moore
Gary
Garnet High School
Charleston
W.M. Jamison
Burnett Anderson
William Banks
Albert Hughes
James Johnson
Eddie Hill
Ethelda Parish
Bertha Branch
Juanita Gore
Dorothy Walker
Alfreda Magwood
Douglas
Huntington
Garnet
State, Institute
Washington
London
Simmons
Montgomery
Aracama
Logan
Stratton
Heckley
Bolling
Lewisburg
Lincoln
Hinton
DuBois
Mt Hope
West Virginia students attend regional literary contest in Montgomery
Thomas Evans Miss Marjorie Davis and Mrs Dorothy Boozer of Stratton High School attended the regional literary contest held Friday in Montgomery. Stratton representatives Annie Russell Esther F King and John Tuck were also present along with Rev A W Russell Rev Philip F King and Philip F King Jr. Rev J C Brown of Beckley visited Affinity Monday evening for district Sunday School work. W M Freeman will preach tonight at the A M E church with his choir. Mr John Welch of Anjean was a guest of Miss Willa Mae Jackson in Beckley. Principal J C Smith Prof moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Evans
Marjorie Davis
Dorothy Boozer
Stratton High School
Montgomery
Stratton
Annie Russell
Esther F. King
John Tuck
A. W. Russell
Philip F. King
Philip F. King Jr
J.C. Brown
Beckley
W. M. Freeman
A. M. E. Churchyeams
John Welch
Anjean
Willa Mae Jackson
J. C. Smith
Sanitation In Barbering Through the Years
F W Ramsey details the barber trade history from medieval surgeons to modern sanitary standards. He notes the Journeymen's Barber International Union formed 1687 with five locals and about 1,700 members, now over 65,000, and explains sanitation laws in 45 states. He contrasts past earnings with today and urges patronage of union shops for safe, fair service.
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Barbier
Journeymen’s Barber International Union
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
F. W. Ramsey
JBI. U
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Robert
Richmond
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Raleigh
Heart of
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The
Lincoln Knitwear Co
the Woman's Shop, Inc
Heber Street
Old Court House
Board of Education
O. D. Bostic
Raleigh County Board of Education
Dickens
Tliz Ae
Tave
ER Iskish
DA Motors
Beckley Hardware & Supply CO
Ane
West Virginia State College
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