Beckley boosters urged to turn on the charm for visitors
The Beckley chamber of commerce plans to heighten the citys appeal to travelers by promoting southern hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. Veterans are advised on Farm Credit options to buy farms with loans up to 75 percent, while the millinery trade anticipates a production upswing as hats move beyond odds and ends.
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Beckley
Knights of the
Grip
West Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Credit Administration
W. S. Myers
Federal Writers Project Probes Haunted Willow Springs Tale
A San Francisco report says the New Deal Federal Writers Project may be the era's biggest debunking effort as unemployed writers gather data on U S scenic sites botany geology and history. A Willow Springs report adds the project investigated the local haunting lore and found the spirit is real only as folklore.
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United States
California
San Francisco
Federal Writers
Willow Springs
Spirit of the White Ox draws tourists to Willow Springs
A discussion notes that WPA researchers proved the white ox legend at local springs is folklore, yet the myth still profits Willow Springs California as guides promote authentic local traditions to attract visitors seeking Indian battle sites and wishing wells.
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California
Willow Springs
Merit system in government personnel urged by professionals
Interest in government affairs now centers on public service personnel and merit. The Fort Pierce Tribune notes growing government complexity and costs demand qualified professionals and public minded appointments. It urges unity among professional and civic groups to push for merit adoption and proper funding for personnel agencies.
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Civil Service Commissioners
Fort Pierce
Fla
Tribune
Hoover and Cummings Paint Broad Roosevelt Defense in Keynotes
Washington observers note advance samples for major party keynote speeches arguing a broad attack on the Roosevelt administration. Hoover’s Philadelphia address cites the New Deal’s achievements, while Connecticut AG Homer Cummings outlines banking reform, CCC, HOLC, deposit insurance, TVA, and trade as core themes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
CCC
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Deposit Isurance
TVA
Hoover
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Cummings
Barkley
Senate
Mr. Hoover
Steiner
Stywere
Oregon
Manhattan wagers and Jamaica track tale ends in psych ward
A note to Alex Yokel recalls a Broadway show joke as a Jamaica track spree ends with a man in Bellevue Hospital. From $20 to $1,700 after five straight winners, he loses control with drinks and bravado, later found with a racing form proving seven Jamaica winners. The piece also touches seamen guides, Finland debt, and California lore.
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New York
Alex Yokel
Broadway
Bellevue Hospital
Jamaica
Templars Name Mount Hope Man
Huntington West Virginia May 22 Charles E Morrison of Parkersburg became Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of West Virginia yesterday as the order prepared to close its two day conclave Other newly elected officers are William A Beavers Grafton deputy grand commander M W Dugan Huntington grand generalissimo E H Bitner Martinsburg grand captain general E V King Charleston grand senior warden Bishop W L Gravatt Charleston grand prelate Thomas G Strickler Pennsboro grand treasurer Henry F Smith Fairmont grand recorder Robert C Linsley Wheeling grand standard bearer James W Carter Clarksburg grand sword bearer Thomas L Feazell Mount Hope grand warden and M W Stroehman Parkersburg grand captain of the guard
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Charles E. Morrison
Parkersburg
Knights Templar of
West Virginia
William A. Beavers
Grafton
M. W. Dugan
E. H. Bitner
Martinsburg
E. V. King
Charleston
W. L. Gravatt
Charleson
Thomas G. Strickler
Pennsboro
Henry F.smith
Fairmont
Robert C. Linsley
Wheeling
James W. Carter
Clarksburg
Thomas L. Feazell
Mount Hope
M. W. Stroehman
Mark Twain Cousin Dies in Butler Pa
George Clemens 82, a cousin of Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain, died in Butler hospital after living on a houseboat near Emlenton for two decades. Funeral arrangements are led by Logan K. Clemens of Pittsburgh. He was unmarried and survived by nephews and nieces in Pittsburgh and New York City.
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Associated Press
Butler
George Clemens
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Emlenton
Logan K. Clemens
Pittsburgh
New York City
High School Debut Play The Little Princess Hindu Role
Melvin Douglas appeared in his first stage performance in high school playing a Hindu character in a production titled The Little Princess.
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Melvin Douglas
Little Princess
Hollywood Studio Life Moves Between On Location and Backlot
Hollywood studios push autumn projects during lull of summer heat. Barbara Stanwyck and Gene Raymond re unite for Marry the Girl on a sound stage set with New Year eve vibes. On location teams scout desert and ranch spots for The Garden of Allah and The Count of Arizona while Ramona and We Went to College stage scenes off the main lot to evoke college spirit.
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Hollywood
Barbara Stanwyck
Gene Raymond
Miss Stanwyck
Raymond
Ned Sparks
Garden of Allah
Marlene Dietrich
Yuma
Texas Ranger
Texas
Gallup
N. M
Jack Oakie
Arizona
Francis Lederer
Billie Burke
da Lupiro
Fred Stone
Ramona
Loretta Young
Don Ameche
Kent Taylor
Hugh Herbert
Summerlee Highlights And North Appalachian Social Notices
Miss Mary Pine and her sister from Mississippi visit Dr. W. P. Bittinger in Summersville as a Scarbro resident returns to Charleston after visiting Mrs. W. M. Hightower and family. Local ladies auxiliary gathering attendees include Mrs. A. R. Long Mrs. A. J. Bishop Mrs. H. G. McGinley Mrs. W. P. Bittinger Mrs. R. C. Russell and Miss Wallie Marvin.
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Mary Pine
Mississippi
W. P. Bittinger
Scarbro
Cecil Smith
Charleston
W. M. Hightower
A. R. Long
A. J. Bishop
H. G. McGinley
R. C. Russell
Wallie Marvin
Goon Weather in VY Margaret Bell Houston
Dirk Joris resolves to confront Hope in her room and uncover her secret as Hope becomes the wife of Rupert who is ill. Hope’s chauffeur reports hearing a man’s voice in Hope’s room, but no trace is found. Dirk shows clear interest in Hope himself, complicating affairs in Adirondacke.
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Dirk Joris
Hope
Dirk
Rupert
Gocumenes
Adirondacke
Artin
Mary
Mrs. Joris
Margaret Bell Houston
Haunting Room Ties Hope to Fear and Revolver
Dirk confronts Hope about a revolver and a ghostly threat in the haunted tower room. Rupert may hold the weapon at camp while Nora keeps quiet. Hope denies fear but remains unsettled as Dirk urges medical advice and comfort. Mary offers quiet, loyal aid amid growing tension in the Joris household.
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Tora
Nora
Dirk
Summerlee UMW Elects Officers At Tuesday Meeting
Miss Lula Lewis visited relatives in Beck ley and Alderson over the weekend. The Summerlee UMW auxiliary held a Tuesday afternoon meeting with officers elected: G. S. Harshbarger president, Walter Hess vice president, H. H. Grubbs treasurer. Visitors came from Minden and Lochgelly. Baptismal services at Bethel Baptist church were conducted Sunday by Rev. John Williams of Pax Branch. 24 members were baptized.
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Scarbro Presbyterian Church
Lula Lewis
Beckley
Alderson
Summerlee
G. S. Harshbarger
Walter Hess
H. H. Grubbs
Minden
Lochgelly
Bethel Baptist Church
John Williams
Pax Branch
J. E. Lemore
Morgantown
Mr. Lemore
Mack Lemore
Haskell McCormack
Charleston
Bill Hager
Wrestling in Chicago Gets Gimmick Backlash and Knotted Ring
A Chicago event where unorthodox tactics and crowd antics disrupted the main bout as fans noted nuts and bolts tossed into the ring. Promoters condemned the interference while wrestlers urged safety, promising tighter controls at future shows. Local officials warned of penalties for dangerous stunts.
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Finland
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T. L. Feazell
Butler, Pa
Sues
Margie Heaton Dill
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
U. S
Clarence C. Dill
Grace Dill
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Summerlee, W. Va
Goon Weather
Margaret
Sanford
Martin
Timothy
Mie
Bernard
Eith
Percival Knight
Athletic Commission
Chicago
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