Shorter Work Day for Miners Prompts Rural Shift in West Virginia
An editorial argues conferences in Washington on cutting the miners' work week to thirty hours and the day to six could force a major life change. It suggests miners should supplement income by farming, reducing dependence on mining income, and boosting regional stability. The piece cites safety concerns, noting higher accidents when production is hurried, and weighs whether part time farming offers a better path than heavier mining schedules. It highlights a 32 percent rise in Raleigh County farms over five years as evidence of the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgantown Dominion News
West Virginia
Wis
Raleigh
Moral renewal urged to restore school and family ethics
A columnist argues that corruption in schools mirrors worldly temptations at home. He contends that honest living stems from stern family standards and ancestral moral codes. Without home reform and strict conduct, school morals will continue to disappoint and worry communities.
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Joneses
Moral Decline in Schools and Public Life Cited
A passage laments rising moral laxity in schools from grades to lecture rooms and questions whether misconduct is widespread or limited to a small percentage. It notes trusted officials erring, stockholders losing due returns, and securities deteriorating amid trusted institutions, signaling perceived degeneration across society.
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Teale
Uniformed Public Employees in Washington Proposal
The Big Parade Out notes Washington may require all public employees to wear uniforms with varied colors by job. The plan aims to make servants easily identifiable and promote courteous service, while offering taxpayers a blunt view of government size. Critics fear it could shock taxpayers unless sensitivity is dulled by time.
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State of
Washington
Mt. Ranier
The
Free
Republican Press Attacks On Kump Nine Months School Plan
The piece argues Republican outlets falsely claim Governor Kump opposed longer school terms and higher teacher salaries. It credits the Democratic administration with securing a nine month school year for 1933-34 and enabling nine months again for 1934-35, noting the Daily Mail’s supportive commentary and explaining the purpose of the coool-teacher rider to constrain county spending while guaranteeing state base pay.
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Kump
Daily Mail
Charleston
Conool
Point Please
Citien
Beckley Faces Slow Liquor Crackdown Draws Large Arrests
Police records show 166 Beckley citizens were arrested and jailed over the weekend amid a busy period for local officers. Authorities attribute the surge to alcohol activity including beer and distilled liquor, reflecting ongoing enforcement efforts by the state liquor commission.
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State Liquor Commission
Beckley
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
ALPHONSO A shoe dealers association decrees men must wear sandals next summer. Observations and questions mix with quotations on air conditioning, Einstein, sunspots, and prosperity. Witty barbs address marriage, industry, writers versus readers, conscience, and war talk.
Blue Jay West Virginia Church Groups Meet Tuesday
Blue Jay West Virginia reports the Young People Division held quarterly meetings at the church with Miss Joan King presiding. The Board of Stewards met Wednesday evening at the church, with several important business items discussed. A revival prep Chow practice begins weekly on Thursdays until the revival in April. Personal notes include visits among local residents such as Miss Melba Waddell and Miss Frances Lilly, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cox hosting relatives.
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Young People’s Division
Joan King
TV Charge
Board of Stewards
Melba Waddell
Glenn Hedrick
Frances Lilly
J. H. Cox
Jumping Branch
Rudy Radford
Birch Phillips
Marvy Kathleen
Local Social Roundup At Mablescott And Nearby
Mable Shoemaker hosts visitors as Miss Bridgie Elliott visits Mablescott. Minnie Belle Lilly spends the week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Houchins in Glen Hedrick. W. E. King and wife drive to Ashland Kentucky to see his ailing mother. Tiny Carter visits Mrs. Charlie Hall in Skelton. Mrs. Walter Hart hosts Miss Mildred Kingsley of Beckley this week.
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Mable Shoemaker
Bridgie Elliott
Mablescott
Minnie Belle Lilly
Glen Hedrick
G. S. Houchins
W. E. King
Ashland
Tiny Carter
Charlie Hall
Skelton
Walter Hart
Mildred Kingsley
Beckley
Talks to Parents: Adolescent Drama and Parental Balance
The piece argues teens seek drama and attention through rebellion and role play while parents may ignore, spank, or show indifference. It urges patient, consistent parenting, noting that indifference can curb egotism and that eventual behavior improves as youths mature. It emphasizes compromise and self-control by caregivers to avoid fueling conflict.
Parachute Jumper Dies When Airplane Crashes
Jackson Miss March 23 Herb Bassett 23 of Colorado Springs parachute jumper with a flying circus exhibition here was killed when his plane crashed after going into a tail spin Bassett bailed out but his parachute became entangled in the ruins and he was carried to his death with the wreckage
Fred Stone Back in Hollywood for More Pictures
Hollywood veteran Fred Stone, age 61, plans to stay in California for seven months under contract for two more films after So Red the Rose. He recalls near retirement years ago, now enjoying Hollywood work, golf, and family life with Paula the dancer and Dorothy. Stone and Will Rogers remain friends, with Rogers guiding ranch explorations in spare time.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Fred Stone
Stark Young
Florida
Broadway
Montgomery and
Stone
Care Ol
Sinclair Lewis
New York
Paula
Dorothy
Mrs. Stone
Carol
Will Rogers
Rogers
Will
Fred
Dancing Party Tests James Stimson in Town Choice
James Stimson, a rising lawyer, faces town gossip as Aunt Sarah plans a dancing party to match him with Jane Northrup, though he favors Iealie Harris. Jane is wealthy, while Leslia is the daughter of a drunken printer, complicating Aunt Sarah's matchmaking scheme.
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James Stimson
Sarah
Jane Northrup
Iealie Harris
Jane
Leslia
Janes
Moon Goddess Cotillion Sparks a Night of Secrets
In a moonlit New Concord cotillion, Jane plans a splendid party while James shelters his growing ache for Leslie Harris. Leslie flirtatiously flirts with Sam Fletcher, causing James distress as he battles duties, jealousy, and a mounting fear that Leslie may step toward Sam or leave him behind.
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James
Leslie
Northrups
Jane
New Concord
The
Stimson
Diana
Jupiter
Leslia Harris
Sam Fletcher
Sam
Sarah
Girl Scout Troop to Host Box Supper in Sophia
Sophia West Virginia—Troop No 1 plans a box supper at the Sophia Schoolhouse on Friday night March 29 with all invited. The women's missionary society met at Mrs W A Gray home last Thursday with a program and refreshment served by Mrs Gray and daughter Pearl. Members present included Mrs Harry Richards Mrs C M Bare Mrs HeerL Harper Mrs Leo Hall Miss Clara Polk Mrs James Akers Mrs G M Moore and Mrs J E Rawls. Visitors were Miss Susie Hutchinson and Billy Moore. The next meeting will be at Mrs Jeo Hall's home on April 24.
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Sophia
Sophia School
Woman's Missionary Socciety
W. A. Gray
Pearl Gray
Marston Holds Revival at Monteval Church
Reverend Levi Marston conducts revival series at Monteval Church starting May 12 and extending through the current week. Pastor W Hood and Mrs Mood assist in duties at the Monte Church while attendees participate in ongoing services.
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Marston
Church At
Monte
Levi Marston
Monteval Commur Church
W. Hood
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