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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
4
Road program passes in West Virginia with $50 million bond allotment
The legislature unanimously enacted a permanent road building program funded by a $50 million bond issue, $15 million now available. Governor Cornwell will appoint a three member road commission, aiming to link county seats and place West Virginia at the forefront of progressive states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwell
West Virginia
Clean-Up Day Proclaimed For May 20 In City
Mayor Campbell and Dr. Winston urge citizens to observe May 20 as clean-up day to rid the city and environs of rubbish. Officials warn winter debris can breed disease and vermin, urging civic groups to support the effort and keep streets free of eye sores. The note also mentions the success of Dollar Day and its growing popularity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Winston
City Board of Health
Beckley
Dollar Day Brings Big Savings To Beckley May 24
Merchants across Beckley and surrounding county unite to offer the greatest possible values on Dollar Day. Originating in Battle Creek, Michigan the idea promotes honest bargains to draw crowds and build lasting patron-merchants friendships through a day of widespread sales and community focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Battle Creek
Mich
Little Things of Life In Public Service
This piece stresses that small actions define character more than grand deeds. It argues public officials and businesspeople are judged by everyday conduct and trivial choices that can hinder or help career advancement across school, city, and county affairs.
City council thanks county court for using prisoners on street cleaning
The city council extended a vote of thanks to the county court for permitting county prisoners to help clean the city streets. The piece urges every citizen who travels Main Heber or Neville street to thank the county court and be a committee of one in showing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
Heber
Neville Street
Beckley Faces Prolonged Dark Period Urging Cooperation
Citizens note Beckley remains in darkness and urge the city council the Chamber of Commerce and the Lighting Company to coordinate relief efforts. They question when joint action will be taken to restore power and alleviate outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Chamber of Commerce
Lighting Company
Becktown Growth Spurs Odd Home Craft Move
In Beckley the rapid building boom drives residents to place furniture on empty lots and construct houses around them. An East End incident from a few weeks ago confirms such improvised housing is an actual practice amid the town’s brisk development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Miner seeks pistol license in Raleigh County West Virginia
J. E. Farmer of Lester Will files for a pistol or weapon carry license on the first day of the next special term of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County under section 7, chapter 148, Code West Virginia. Farmer is employed with Sum mitt Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Farmer
Summitt Coal Company
Lester
Baby Dies in Helen of Pneumonia
The six month old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Laturck died from pneumonia at their Helen home on Tuesday morning. The remains were taken to Beckley and buried at St Sebastian cemetery Wednesday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Joe Laturck
Beckley
St. Sebastian
Cavendish Infant Dies After Two Hours Of Life
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Cavendish died at their South Kanawha Street home Monday morning after living only two hours. Interment followed at Wildwood Cemetery Tuesday morning.
Flower Sale By American Legion Auxiliary Unit
The Women’s Auxiliary Unit of the American Legion will hold a flower sale on Saturday May 28. Miss Wanda Bailey is in charge. Place your order early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary Unit of the
American Legion
Wanda Bailey
Beckley City to sell 95 000 bonds at 6 percent
Notice to investors states the Beckley City Bond Sale Committee offers for sale 95 000 dollars in 6 percent 30 year street improvement and sewer bonds in coupon form. Subscriptions require a 5 percent certified check and close June 4 1921. Submissions may be rejected and further details are available from C H Meador secretary Beckley W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
C. H. Meador
W. Va
R. M. French
J. A. Campbell
W. A. Stanley
G .C. Hedrick
Salesman Wanted for Oils, Greases and Paints
Wanted salesman to solicit orders for lubricating oils greases and paints. Salary or commission. Address The Harvey Oil Co Cleveland Ohio p519. Wanted salesman to call on dealers low priced guaranteed tire good money. Address Burr Oak Cord Tire Co Burr Oak Mich p519.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Oil Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Burr Oak Cord Tire Co
Burr Oak, Mich
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