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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1929

Page

14

Roosevelt Field to Become 1500 Airfield Near Manhattan

Backers plan a 1500.00 project to convert Roosevelt Field 381 acre site into a modern airdrome with two 1100 foot hangars a half mile of concrete aprons workshops service stations an administration building flood and boundary lights beacons and a dirigible stub mast. A Lindbergh marker will honor his New York to Paris flight. Fast express bus service and amphibian flying service to the East River are planned. The field will handle heavier traffic by June 1 with facilities added after development.

Associated Press New York Roosevelt Field Charles A. Lindbergh Paris Manhattan East River

Western Maryland to Discontinue Trains

Charleston West Virginia May 18 Authority to discontinue two trains and modify two others was granted by the state public service commission to the Western Maryland railroad. Trains 17 and 18 between Harrison and Elk Garden in Mineral county were discontinued. Nos 15 and 16 between Emoryville and Elk Garden were rerouted to run between Harrison and Emoryville. Eckman station at McDowell county will close and be replaced by a prepaid non agency station.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va State Public Service Commission Western Maryland Railroad Harrison Elk Garden Mineral County Emoryville Norfolk and Western Railroad Eckman McDowell County

Opera star Lilli Lehmann dies at 81 in Berlin

Berlin reports the death of renowned opera soprano Lilli Lehmann aged 81. The longtime star passed away today in Berlin after a storied career highlighted by major engagements and acclaimed performances on the world stage.

Associated Press Berlin Lilli Lehmann

Powerful New Giants Spar In Wall Street

Wall Street’s new market leaders emerge as a gallery of fresh faces and big holdings. Arthur F. Cutten, William C. Durant, John J. Raskob, George W. Breen, the Fisher brothers, and others rise above earlier names with major positions in General Motors, Sinclair, Radio, Milantic Refining, Baldwin Locomotive, and more.

Arthur F. Cutten William C. Durant John J. Raskob Associated Press New York George Baker Montgomery Ward Radio Corporation Atlantic Refining Company Loose Wiles Biscuit Company Sinclair Oil Sinclair Company Fisher Brothers General Motors Milantic Refining Baldwin Locomotive Yellow Truck George W. Breen Wall Street Fisher and Cutten Chrysler Tadson Hupp Ite U.S International Combustion Packard Joseph Higgins Joe General Motors Corporation The du Pont

Church News at Cranberry Stanaford and Cranberry

In Mr Lineweaver's absence Mr Brown preaches both services at 11 am and 8 pm with topics The Man That is Blessed and Youth's Crusade With Christ. Christian Endeavor groups meet. jail services at 2:30 pm. Visitors welcome. young church members assist in the evening service.

Lineweaver Brown Christ

First Christian Church Services and Events List

Dr Ritchie Ware delivers sermon The Heart of Chritianity at 3 45 pm and Is the Gospel Necessary at 4 am. Lord's Supper observed every Sunday. Sunday school 9 30 am with classes for all. Junior Choir 5 45 pm and Christian Endeavor 6 45 pm. Visitors welcome. Sunday school teachers meet Monday 7 45 pm. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday 2 30 pm led by Mrs Andrew H Smith. A church of the people with a welcome to all.

First Christian Church Ritchie Ware Christian Endeavor Ladies’ Aid Society Andrew H. Smith

FIPBT Baptist Church Sunday Service Announced

FIPBT Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Clyde L Ferguson as Superintendent Morning Worship at 1100 with the subject to be announced.

Fipbt Baptist Church W. B. Harvey Lastor Clyde L. Ferguson

The Lord Our Shepherd special service Beckley BY

The Raleigh Baptist Association Woman's Missionary Society holds its Spring Session at Gatewood Baptist Church Friday May 24. The service includes Elder Beckley BY presiding and separate topics for different age groups with prayer and praise Wednesday at 7 30 and evening services at 7 45.

Beckley P. Alpects Glyde L. Ferguson Jesus K. Harwood James Lacy Warden Woman's Missionary Society of the Raleigh Baptist Association Gatewood Baptist Church Association

Methodist Temple Sunday Services May 19 1929

Rev Charles A Slaughter pastor. Sunday schedule includes 9:45 church school assembly and worship, 10:35 school to assemble in the church auditorium for classes and worship as usual.

Chas. A. Slaughter

Day Program and Evening Services At Church Exhibit

A day program replaces the morning preaching with a school exhibit of music and a pageant featuring about fifty participants. Evening events include 7:00 p m sessions for all and 8:00 p m addresses on High Ideals with The Young Man s Ideal as the topic. The Creed series continues Wednesday at 7 45 p m on Resurrection and Life Everlasting.

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