Need of New Court House Is Stressed
Raleigh county bar association urged within three years the construction or complete remodeling of a jail and courthouse. Painter, chairing the survey, said current offices are too small and vaults unsafe, forcing departments to seek space elsewhere. The report cites sheriff’s offices as inadequate and notes lack of welfare, agriculture, health, and court rooms in the present building. Special constable appointments were criticized as costly abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleish County Bar Association
Peace County
Faverin New Court House Lowing
Painter
Agriculture Agent
Raleigh County
Raleigh County Bar Association
Democratic Party Strength Cited Amid House Turmoil
Morning session features boos aimed at Blanton as Democrats claim historical party strength in Congress. Republicans bayed, criticizing leadership while Michener accuses the house of losing control. Crisp vows nonpartisan revenue aims, predicts the sales tax item will struggle to pass next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Congress
Blanton
Michener
Mich
Rainey
Dhener
Crisp
House
Ways and Means Committee
Georgia Politician Warns Against Tariff Bill Emending Debate
In a heated floor scene Crisp reports rising tariffs and embargoes threaten the bill. Hawley urges focus on revenue and budget balance as LaGuardia Rankin and Blanton voice opposition to embargoes and tax plans.
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Crsp
Hou
Hawley
Oregon
United States
House Lewyers
LaGuardia Acts
la Guardia Ch
N. Y
Rankin
Blanton
Tex
Georgia
Wilkinson II case seeks injunction in school book changes
The suit names the Huntington area board of education seven book publishers and Wilkinson as defendants in a bid to halt book changes. Harmon and Haught insist politics play no role and Wilkinson claims the case targets his candidacy as political manipulation.
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Natorial
Board of Education
Harmon and
Haught
Wilkinson
Huntington
T. Clayton
Harman and Haught
American Book Company
Clayton
Stoco Parents Teachers Meet Evening Program Planned
The Stoco PTA holds its meeting at the Stoco Auditorium on Monday March 28 at o o clock under president Mrs James Rowe. Rev Frank Perry Rev Withrow Lacy Wood and Henry Smith will speak on As the patrons see the School with Miss Nesmith singing Trees and Zelda Bryant on the piano. The State PTA reports a successful year with various beneficial activities.
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Stoco Parent Teacher Association
Stoco
James Rowe
Jon
Prank AW. Perry
Killarney
Withrow
Besoco
Lacy Wood
Lillybrook
Henry Smith
Legion Show Set for May 5 and 6 at New Memorial Building
At a local American Legion meeting plans were approved for the Springtime Frolics show, sponsored by the post for years. J.P. Kinsey became Raleigh county post commander after Ben H. Ashworth resigned to run for state senate. Roy T. Elkin will be general chairman with George L. Stevens directing last year’s pre show. committees include Klaus, Irving, Buck Ross, Shawhan, Johnston, Moorefield, Fugit, and Cincher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipest
American Legion
The
Legion
J.P. Kinsey
Raleigh
Ben H. Ashworth
State Senate
South Banawha Street
Roy T. Elkin
George L. Stevens
Roosevelt II delegates eyed as Roosevelt faces split next week
Democrats plan to name 92 delegates across Missouri Arkansas Iowa and Maine next week with Roosevelt favored in Missouri and Arkansas while Iowa and Maine show mixed support and Smith and Reed factions also vying. The roosevelt campaign hopes for uninstructed delegations but rivals press their own choices.
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Roosevelt
Missouri
Arkansas
James A. Reed
Robinson
Senate
Iowa
New Yorker
Maine
Alfred E. Smith
Tax opposition and debate over supervisor appointment
At a district meeting in Trap Hill the board faced opposition to any tax increase while discussing the appointment of a supervisor. J. Tom Daniel chaired the session with Levi P. Gay as secretary as several members were absent. Lloyd Owens urged opposition to higher taxes and questioned the board’s actions. George Bryson defended supervision, citing improvements and McDowell County's practice, while noting district conditions and personal connections to the area.
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J. Tom Daniel
Levi P. Gay
Eccles
Lloyd Owens
Lester
W. H H. Riffe
Ward Trump
Bell
Bob Allen
Metalton
Allen
Ohio
Daniel
Wanhop
George Bryson
The
War High School
le la
Bryson
James Bryson
Maple Meadow
Hyness
McDowell County
Community Chest Drives Clothes for Needy Children
The article notes efforts in the community to aid needy children, including the formation of four community chest committees to fund clothes and basic needs for families in need.
Controversy over Supervision in Traphill District Meeting
Local meeting in Traphill district sparked debate over hiring a district supervisor with critics arguing moral and financial concerns. Attendee H J Oram attacked the board for the process and questioned the need after a former superintendent was dismissed. a later vote approved Barry Wyatt as principal for Trap Hill district high school amid protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Owens
Barry Wyatt
Trap Hill
Surveyor
Citzens
Wyatt
Steam cooker explosion injures Mrs Ruble in Sophia West Virginia
Mrs Ruble burned when a steam cooker on the kitchen stove exploded last Sunday. The steam struck her face and arm but no serious permanent injury is expected. The report notes her condition and describes related local notices of residents returning from hospital and visits.
Communists in Outbreak at Japanese Embassy
A clash outside the Japanese Embassy as radicals led by a red headed aunt fought police for several minutes. One officer required five stitches after a blow to the eye. Twenty radicals including four women were arrested for parading without a permit and disorderly conduct.
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Associated Preas
Washington
L. Morton
Joan Mardy
South Greenstreet
Baltimore
Morton
Alfuches
Chancery
Philadelphia
Local residents host visits and guests in Mount Hope area
Glen Morgan and Mrs Harve Persinger visit Mount Hope friends. Mel Faye Evans and Ella Cochran of Beckley stay with Mr and Mrs Martin Lester. John Brackman returns to work after hospital stay. Doris Houchins and Elizabeth Houchins visit from Montgomery and Marshal College. Others host or visit relatives including families of Hedrick, Lester, Brammer, Perrry, Hatcher, Justice, and McVey with trips to Beckley Pittsburgh and Sayersville Kentucky.
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Harve Persinger
Mount Hope
Mel. Faye Evans
Ella i Cochran
Beckley
Martin Lester
John Brackman
Rayleigh General Hospital
Joe
Edd
Paul Manax
Columbus
Ohio
Jerry Manax
Doris Houchins
Montgomery
Elizabeth Houchins
Marshal College
L. C. Houchins
Bill Gill
W. J. Hedrick
W. E. Hedrick
Oak Grove
Ruth Brammer
Pembertton
Sayersville
C. A. Farley
Anna Erskin
Pittsburgh
Clarence McVey
Mr. McVey
Easter Holiday Visits In Daniels West Virginia News
Daniels residents and nearby youth share Easter plans with families and schools. Earl Okes and Fred Clark visit parents at Concord and Lynchburg colleges while Robert Parker stays with Principal George Parker in Shady Spring. Booker Pittman, longtime Daniels resident, is confined to bed. Carl Okes returns from Lynchburg to graduate in June. Mrs. Cora Deck recovers from illness and expects to return Monday. Dick Norton visits Randolph Norton at Shady High. Miss Rudy Reed visits Miss Edith Bailey with Daniels connections. A church service begins this evening at two o clock focusing on youth and adults alike.
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C. M. Bare
Earl Lovell
Sophia
Axton
Virginia
C. S. Cullop
A. M. Bowman
Dock Winfrey
Carl Hammond
Charleston
Fred Bitter
Ritter
Pulaski
F. J. Daniel
Ivan
Aden Taras
Saxon
Daniel
A. Lilly
Beckley
M. Peck
A. D. Newsome
Tony Branch
Roy Waddell
C Ashley
Ww. C. Waddell
Myrtle
Rath Gray
Covel
Beckley Hospital
George Wammed
Earl Okes
Concordiollege
George Okes
Daniels
Robert Parker
Lynchburg College
George Parker
Shady Spring
Booker Pittman
Fred Clark
Concord College
Mark Clark
Cora Deck
Dick Norton
Randolph Norton
Shady High School
Carl Okes
Lynchmere College
Carl
Fred Mann
George
Gilbert Mann
Rudy Reed
Edith Bailey
Beckley Editorial Urges Raleigh County Courthouse Plan
The Raleigh county bar association backs a new county courthouse to replace the 1894 building with fire risks and poor heating. It notes current costs for outside offices and heating would cover construction debt, urging protection of deeds and records and long-term savings. The piece also comments on Easter timing and local social scenes.
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Court House
Raleigh County Tales of Jests and Travel Snags
A Raleigh County tale depicts Mr Keyser drilling a well on a mountain when his machine sinks in mud, a jokester tries humor, and Keyser quips he would ship the well to another client. Other snippets note jail visits, train service cuts, mail routing shifts, and praise for the Trap Hill high school chemistry lab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Lay Gore
Mr. Gore
J. A. Keyser
Ethel
Miss Eva
Henry Keyser
Mr. Keyser
Beckley
Wells
Keyser
Raleigh
Raleigh County
Dawn Marks Easter Dawn Services Across California and Abroad
Dawn preparations spread from California to New York and Dublin as thousands gather for Easter. Crowds flock to Hollywood Bowl and Mount Rubidoux, while San Diego De Alcala hosts its first Easter in 90 years.
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Coast
San Francisco
Mount Davidson
California
Hollywood Bowl
Mount Rubidoux
Riverside
Point Firmin
San Pedro Bay
Mission San Diego de Alvalo
Yosd&mite Valley
National Park
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Bar Association
Squires
Wilkinson II
Rkess
K. J. Klaus
Irving Idstes
Buck Ross
H. U. H.W. Shawhan
J. Shall Johnston
Eve
J. C. Moorefield
E. M. Fugit
Tl Smith
H. A. Bonner
J. F. Cincher
Roosevelt II
TRAP
Traphill
H. J. Oram
Oram
Sophia, W. Va
Mr. L. Tosh
Raleigh General Hospital
M. L. Tosh
Mr. Tosh
Glen Morgan
W. Va
Eas
Beckley Tee Cream Company
Mullens
Deepwater
Jeff Harper
Prince
Chesapeake and Ohio
Marscott
E. W. Foster
D. F.mckenzie
Dawn Marks
Hamilton County
3. H. James
Read Beckley
Hinton
Alderson
Ronceverte
Lewisburg Ly
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Richmond
Gulf Transportation Co
G. G. Stuart Company
Cent Neville Street
W. R. Faucette Co
Tn Cafenette
E. M. Payne Co
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