Today in Beckley highlights shops and street life
Beckley features include Woolworths front soda fountain reopening for summer and a new hydraulic car jack demoed by Mack Maples in his garage. Nearby development shows Rockhaven apartments expanding with new store rooms and upper-floor housing. Private M R Duke seeks owner ID for a revolver found on a boy and faces lodging costs. Beckley Hardware and Supply showcases window display efforts by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Maples
M. R. Duke
Smith and Wesson
Meeting Held at East Beckley School by PTA
The Parent Teachers Association held a meeting Thursday night at the East Beckley school house from 7 30 to 9 with talks interspersed by business. Rev. Holbrook presided as president. Guests included Mrs W C Rakes Mrs J J Adams Mrs A J Adams Mrs Martha Thompson Miss Ethel Stichmond and Mrs John Peters. A luncheon of ice cream cake and lemonade followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
East Beckley
Rev. Holbrook
W.C. Rakes
J. J. Adams
A. J. Adams
Martha
Thompson
Ethel Stichmond
John Peters
Post Office Vacancy To Be Filled at Hamlet West Virginia
The civil service commission has been asked to hold an examination for the appointment of postmaster at Hamlet West Virginia. Joe L. Smith of the sixth congressional district is named. The commission will publish the examination date at the Hamlet post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlet
Washington
1. Co
Civil Service Commission
W. Va
Joe L. Smith
Joe Smith
Sixth Congressional District
Nu-Way Optical advert offers self tests and cheap spectacles
Mr. 3. F. Houchins is appointed to taker orders for the Nu-Way Optical Co. They advertise an eye testing instrument to test your own eyes and promise savings with single vision spectacles at 3.98 dollars and hi focal at 4.98 dollars. The company guarantees satisfaction with full refund if not pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. F. Houchins
Nu-Way Optical Co Re
Nu-Way Optical CO
J. F. Houchins
Mr. Houchins
Radio Program Guide Listings Across Major Markets
An across market listing shows radio stations and their Sunday schedules with programs including ballads sermons concerts and talks. Stations like WJZ WABC WTM and WEAF present varied time slots from 2:00 to 10:30 with choir, orchestra, and religious services plus music programs and educational talks featuring multiple affiliated stations in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WABC
New York
WCAU
WNAC
WCAO
Cathedral
WIBW
Stev
Donald G. Burnhouse
WAU
Wwnag i Wean
WEBL
WIJAS
Wierc Wall Waac
WLBW
WMAL
Wnac Wean
WEAN
WEIL
WCAD
WADC
WKRC
WLRW
WAAK
Wuau Wean
WEEE
WCAQ
WJAS
WALAL
WAAIC
Theater of the Air
Aileen Stawey
Goost
Arthur
Alzo Weau
WFERL
WMA
WEAG
Wias Wade
WAAL
WISH
Wivng Wood
Weat Point Quartet
sand—Alao
WCAG
WIAS
WERC
Samovar
WKRG
WGP
WEAF
WRC
Parkes Cadman
WEEL
WIAIL
Twilight Voices
Wapes Wilas
The
Continentals
Alen
Sonpalogue
WEEI
WTIC
WEAM
Major Bowe
Clyde Dore
WGY
David Lawrence
A. K
Josef Pasternack
Weed Wei
WHC
WCAK
WTAM
WWI
WGN
Wi3i
Champions Orchestra
WIC
WIA
WLAG
WTA
Seth Marker
WHAS
WJAX
Sam Herman
Mussian
Chiair
WRG
WJZ
Young Moonle
Dr. Poling
WLW
WSR
Aiodfrey Judlow
Erva Giles
WBA Wral
Anulo Persians
WEG Wral
Tha Nomad
Alaon
WBA
WBRAT
WEY Wral
KBKA
KYW
Anela Hentis
WBG Wral
Utica
Shigers
WILAM
KDKA
Tnsy
Alto
Newark
Chain Key Station
WLWL
Pawiist Fathers Church
WPQ
Atlanta Citty
WBAL
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Yooth Family
Pioveersh-Wabc
Pittsburgh
Hotel Orchestra
Calvary Episcopal Church
Rochester
WBZ
Springfield
Assumption Drum Corps
Cincinnati
Baseheall Gama
Saino
TEBE
Wiz
Mendelasohn
St. Paul
Hyron
Cino Singers
Cleveland
WEAP
Detroit
WJIZ
Stuillo
mos-Andy
Atlanta
Baptist Tabernacle
Sprague School Musical Draws Big Turnout
More than 300 people attended a Sprague school Friday night for a youthful operetta in which nearly all students participated. Principal Mason Bragg and teachers Gail Stover Marie Warley and Bertha McMillian directed and praised the performers for their work. The lively show drew applause despite the young cast’s inexperience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Mason Bragg
Gail Stover
Marie Warley
Bertha McMillian
Ure Entertainment
Wanted Rooms for Students of Mining
The six week mining course begins June 10 at the Central school building and many students from distant Smokeless Coal regions will need furnished rooms in Beckley. Homeowners with spare rooms should contact Andrew Smith at 601 or Secretary James of the Chamber of Commerce at 8 with room counts and weekly rates. a file will be kept to place men when the summer school starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Andrew Smith
James
Chamber of Commerce
Simuier
Quartet of four youths adds to program at Beckley
Aostring quartelle frou Beckley composed of four young men who have been making phonograph records for the Columbia company were auto added to the program. They played for a crowd of typical mountaineer tribes and such like ash, who applauded at the end of their offering by the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aostring Quartelle
Frou
Beckley
Nin
Columbia Compaany
Atuo
Ash
Beckley Post Office Building Funds Delayed
A Treasury official explains Beckley's post office project is funded but not yet authorized. The program spans at least eight years with expenditures paced by need, and Beckley is in Class A lists signaling early consideration, though exact site size and cost await final estimates. Live bear meat costs per pound cited as Chicago zoo purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetler
Doe I. Smith
Hia
M. Scott
Beckley
Yelouo
Modern Plays to Come Here at Beckley Chautauqua Week
Beckley chautauqua week schedules two modern plays Skidding and Three Wise Fools plus Tamaki Miura the Japanese prima donna in a varied program. Skidding runs in New York since 1928 and features a new political family comedy with a judge father and his daughter in the shire legislature. Three Wise Fools follows three bachelors who all love the same girl. Madam Tamaki Miura will headline with geisha girls following Redpath management’s offer. The program includes Junior chautauqua events with Chief Nipa Strongheart and a Fairyland Frolic on closing day. Also announced are Henry and Company magicians a science lecture by Hilton Jones and Captain Dintate the chiutan talk. The Jugoslav orchestra and other acts fill the 1924 program. Reindeer in Alaska pay no attention to fences due to electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaki Miura
Macwne Butterfly
Bayes ‘Theatre
New York City
Hasty
Ehaughter
Amic
Mineo
Alice Nielson
Redpath
Oper
Miura
America
Chiscago Civic Opera Company
Madame Bottertly
San Carlo Opera Company
Manhattan Opera Company
Orient
Nipa Strongheart
Yak Lading Vibe
Chautiuqua
Henry and Company
Hilton Jones
Chicago
Sciences
Walla
Clemans Seeks Demurrer in Kanawha Case
Arguments heard in Kanawha County intermediate court on Leroy Clemens demurrer to an indictment charging forgery connected with a biennial budget bill. Judge Blick took the demurrer under advisement. trial set for May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
May
Jenry K. Blick
Kanawhah County
Leroy Clemins
Kigislattice
Black
Clemens
Gypsy Conflicts Spark Tense Goverment Battle in Slovakia
The text describes ongoing friction between villagers and gypsies in Slovakia, with a night attack on a gypsy camp in Vodobin and over twenty casualties. It notes that transfusion sales have become a business for residents of Long Beach, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Slovakia
Vodobin
Suo Residers
Long Beach
Gal
Beckley Hosts First Better Homes Week Amid Showers
Despite disagreeable weather, several hundred visitors toured the model home in Beckley. The Better Homes Week event showcased furnishings and conveniences with praise from a local committee. The display, lent by the Better Homes Service company, aimed to promote affordable home ownership and flower gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Chairge
Qmerichants
Better Homes Service Company
J. O. Freeman
J. H. McCuiloch
Woman's Glib
Banks Grant Pensions to Berlin Widows of Prewar Directors
Several Berlin banks have granted pensions to needy widows of pre war bank directors. Many women faced ruin as inheritance was tied up in imperial war loans or prewar state and city loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Americans Enter British Open Title Race In Invasion
The article notes American golfers bring a strong contingent to the British title events. Walter Hagen defends the British Open with Johnny Farrell and Leo Drivel, while Tommy Armour Gene Sacazen and Jim Barnes also appear among invaders. Marion Hollis and Glenia Collett seek British women’s title as runners up emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cige
Walter Hagen
Johnny Farrell
United Shires
Leo Drivel
Y. G
Open Chapions
United States
Tommy Armour
Gene Sacazen
Jim Barnes
George van Elin
Glenia Collett
Marion Hollis
Great Britain
Spring Football Practice Shapes Up For Next Season
The article notes spring football blends with baseball and other college sports as players from various schools scrimmage after winter tuneups. Prospects aim to earn recognition while gradations thin rosters and practice begins in September.
Ruth Changes Tactics In Homeward Yankee Exhibition Tour
Ruth altered his approach on a south and west tour drawing large crowds. He mostly collected singles and doubles as fans cried for home runs, with a low batting average before scoring two homers in one game against Brooklyn. The question remains whether his swing shifted to Willie Keeler style or homebound energy during the run. His future likely holds more home runs for the American League records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Babe Rath
Thousauls
Greater
New York
Brooklyn
Willie Keeler
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Harold M. Riffe
Mt ‘Woolworth
Heber and
Earwool
Rockhaven
Bowse
Stone Rockhaven
Beckley Haliware
Supbay
East Beckley School
SH Das Radio
Eaglern
Devil
Clear Channel
Central and Southern Glear
WAPI
Birmingham
Flrst Baptist Church
Nappi
Yenor
WBT
Charlotte
Quartet
Musicatrogram Wiz
First Baptist Church
Louisville
Gwila & Weae
SIS
WSM
Nashville
WEAE
First Presbyterian Church
Conservatory of Music
WRVA
Richmond
Park
WWVA
Wheeling
Hoan
Atelresses
Inteherins
Alaska
Palace Theatre
Gerd
Alex
Vondam
Alon
Wiouday
Taylor
Caniel
Clemans
Demurrer
Kanawha
Better Homes
Brian Pel
Ruth
Atin
Just Wids
BO Hee Kee Sela
Nyghee Peeter H
Lyounger
Lelement
Jon
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