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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1933
Page
4
A radio hobbyist Andrew Russell at 7 Flull Street listens to shortwave chatter and ham broadcasts while recounting Mark Twain style puzzles about family relations and a complex genealogical riddle. The piece notes distant broadcasts from Tennessee and Fayette County and ends with a memorial tribute to a hospital superintendent and his coworkers.
Innocent battled illness while serving others, his strength fading as rest was delayed. In nature’s spring he is recalled as choosing higher ground, his final gaze toward an eternal morning. The community mourns a life laid down for fellow men. H. Harvell, a noted contractor, rushed to Charleston Friday to seek hospital care for his ailing cat, amid friends’ hopes for its swift recovery.
Brooklyn West Virginia residents and visitors are noted in a Tuesday visit by Austin Caperton of Slab Fork and a range of guests. A list of callers includes Mrs John Wood ville, Miss Stella Fox, Mrs H L Burgess and Willis, and Mr and Mrs Rupert Marlon with children at Lizemisre. Several residents enjoyed a ball game in Berkley Thursday night and visits to relatives in Cranberry, Gah Hil, Cate wad, Caperton, and Welch.
A community cooking school begins tomorrow afternoon under Mrs. Myrtle Begiard at the Memorial building with electric ranges supplied by Beckley Water Service. Sixty local women have signed up. classes run four weeks, two to four each Monday, covering different culinary topics led by Mrs. Remark. Materials cost shared for ingredients, finished dishes to be taken home.
An all day meeting of the Silas Light lodge No. 721 called a special all-day and picnic event on May 6 to plan for the state convention in June. Members of other local lodges and Silas Light lodge are invited to attend.
The Beckley Band will perform at the HOML baseball park this afternoon before the Black Knight Zanesville game. The concert starts around 2 50 p m with a 36 instrument ensemble and modern tunes. Arthur Cook will direct the band as part of the event.
The Lieneser Baptist church in Sumas holds morning services with Rev. Pog. King preaching on Christian Growth and evening services with communion. New Hope Mission Circle meets at 1:30 p m led by Mrs. Solomn Pannell host, plans buffet supper, new member Geral dine Pannell joins, next meeting May 18 at Garthelia Robinson's home. Buffet supper by New Hope Baptist Mission Circle on Tuesday at 7 30 pm, fifteen cents a plate, mothers invited. Glue Star Club to meet May 5 at George McMillan's home. refreshments by Miss Nannie Brown. Funeral services for Lenwood Moore set for today at 3 oclock Laurel Creek with undertaker Collins of Thurmond.
A riot leader was rushed to Mc Kendree hospital after a serious operation and died there Friday. Funeral services for Heb ert Washington will be held at Mrs. Lee pol. interment by Dachs Funeral flame. Local notices include Miss Bernice Cobb visiting and a State Sunday school convention in Montgomery. Dynamite use in South Africa harms Bulawaro farmer stock and impacts local interests.
An advertisement touts a 1934 seven fan auto gas saver promising 87 miles per gallon. It urges readers to send their address and car name for a free feature demonstration, claiming profits and quick results with a push to prepay or join.
The Fayette jury could not reach a verdict in the Slate by Doe Bennett murder case. The panel stood six for first degree and six for second degree. the jury was discharged Friday afternoon after a trial lasting two days. The defendant Benneth faced a charge of killing Ball Lewis near Meadow Bridge on December 30 following a political argument. State witness count reached 24 with defense presenting about 20. Attorney George Love led the prosecution with HL Dil. Jon Jr assisting, while William G Thompson represented the defendant. Bennett had pleaded guilty to lesser murder charges and sought mercy from the court.
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