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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1933
Page
4
The column relays a series of small town happenings from Beckley and nearby areas. Dr. J M Quinn returns home after years abroad and an ambulance escort surprises locals. The piece notes Cyrus and Fred Quinn, Gibson Hotel ties, a Beckley jewelry window display, and community figures like J Lewis Bumgardner with reflections on politics and Roosevelt era ties.
The writer recalls Uncle Hen and notes the old frontier tone of Henry as a West Virginia expression. They mention smallpox era reluctance of relatives to stay with the ill and express relief at obtaining Hen’s photograph for the archives. The piece reflects on ancestors rushing into the machine age and dropping the name Henry in favor of Hen.
Odd Fellows lodges from Raleigh County and nearby groups meet at Trap Hill High School Auditorium at 2 30 pm to hear Rev T R Cooper of Beckley deliver the annual sermon. The Mabscott lodge announces a program of music and sermon withOpening Ode Invocation violin solo readings and address by Rev T R Conner and benediction by Rev Frank E Perry.
Sophia and nearby communities share visits and injuries with residents traveling to Beckley Oak Hill and Dorothy for games and family visits. Jamboree plans, scout activities and a new filling station project are noted along with hospital improvements and local business trips.
West Virginia fire loss for April reached 214990 with a 23410 drop from last year. Buildings sustained 161090 of the loss amid insured value 225100. Total fires 144, with 65 total losses, most damage to dwellings and wood construction, under Marshal Fred Watkins who notes counties Mercer Berkeley Kanawha J ogan and Roane involved.
The Y. P. D. social at Blue Jay West Virginia featured a warm bonfire and lighthearted games. A long list of attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Houehins, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hichmond, Mrs. Howard Carter, Miss Margaret Small, Miss Pauline Yorri co, and many others enjoying the evening.
A Mother's Day program will be given at the church Sunday evening at 7:80 by the VP. De Mrs. Mary Carter and daughter Tiny have returned from a short visit with Mrs. Charlie Hall at Princewick. Mrs. PC Lynch is glad to be at home again after being with her sister in Corie, Pa, for several months.
Mount Tabor West Virginia reports a flurry of visits and callers over the weekend and week. Mrs Thedford Stanley stayed with her mother Mrs Fred Thorn in Minder. Beckley guests include Jabter and Hank Harper family members. Several locals and relatives visited or called on kin in Beckley and nearby towns including Mahscott Maple Fork Creal Orchard Gran Orehare and Knox Kentucky.
Funeral services for Miss Lu Vennir Tyree at the Tyree home in Searbre follow her death Friday afternoon from heart disease after a 24 hour illness. A Fayette county native born October 13, 1880, she is survived by three brothers J C Tyree of Pan MoM Tyree Mantingtons R A Tyree Pome eray Ohio and sister Miss Iev Tyree of Scarbra. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Oak Hill undertakers directing. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
An old medicine ad touts S.S.S. as a general tonic to lift mood, energy, and appetite, claiming it rebuilds red blood cells and hemoglobin. It warns against substitutes and notes the product is never sold in tablets.
The Junior Order of the United American Mechanics will meet in Beckley at the Methodist Temple on Saturday May 20 in the evening. About 406 members are expected with initiates from Huntington Charleston Clarksburg Bluefield and other parts of the state. Councils taking part include Kingston Omar Old Glory Twin City Princeton Prince Hinton Beckley Flat Coal Mullens Fayetteville Lewisburg Loop Creek Layland East Beckley Cedar Grove and Kanawha Belle. A large class of candidates will be initiated and a flag prize will be awarded to the council bringing the most candidates. The Cabell council degree team from Huntington will perform the degree work. The meeting is open only to members and the initiates.
A royal summary notes nearly one fifth of rubber acreage in the Queen Indies was out of tap at the last count. The idle tappable area totaled 1 acres, representing 18.8 percent of usable rubber land.
An Associated Press report from Sao Paulo dated May 1 describes a fascist party gaining traction in Brazil. Led by Plinio Salazar, it has adopted a Latin fascist militia flag, with members wearing green shirts instead of black.
Names of grand and petit jurors for the June term of criminal court were drawn in the Circuit Clerk office. Grand jury convenes June 12 and petit jury June 19 with lists by town district including Slab Fork Shady Spring Marsh Fork Clear Fork Trap Hill Richmond and others.
Following a rise in Poland Soviet trade, efforts to reapproach in other fields are under way. An exhibition of Russian paintings is on view, while Polish artists prepare pictures engravings and book bindings for showing in Moscow.
A thorough examination is offered for Eyes Plus FUL VUE glasses at a reasonable price. The notice highlights a detailed eye check and affordable frame options, aimed at customers seeking value and clarity.
The second in a series of addresses before the West Virginia house of delegates will be delivered by Representative John Kee of the Fifth district. He will speak in Charleston on Monday May 15 after traveling from Martinsburg where he has a Mother's Day address planned for May 14. The first address was given by U S Senator M M Neely urging a joint session to set aside political differences.
The House issued a general invitation to all members of Congress from West Virginia to address the House during the ongoing special session, signaling an open call to discuss state problems and potential cooperation.
A celebration for Mother’s Day will be held at the Hot Coal theatre in Hot Coal tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. The program features songs, recitations, and an address by Reverend G. C. Kite.
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