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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
4
In a joint session Roosevelt fights inflation and vows against printing money. The House overrules his veto 322 to 98 on the Patman bill, prompting questions about legislative motives and the nation's recovery. The piece praises Roosevelt for standing firm as a steady leader.
The piece argues summer as the best season, while praising spring for its renewal and autumn and winter as stages of life. It uses life metaphors to compare seasons to youth, maturity, and death, prompting readers to value time and growth.
A reflective piece comparing life stages to seasons urges action now. It speaks of surviving spring, beginning a harvest of success, and preparing for the autumn of life with effort and focus. The message emphasizes timely toil over complacency.
The piece argues Ruth, though a diminished hitter, remains in baseball as long as fans pack the parks. Owners balance business and nostalgia, insisting the public dictates his fate, while claiming the sport is driven by demand, not sentiment.
Clarence Darrow, at 78, faces a flood of prayer letters after reaffirming his agnosticism. Easter Monday brought about 200 messages and the flow continues. He asks correspondents to stop praying yet admits he enjoys the attention and prefers being talked about to being left alone.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note cites Will Rogers and Walker S. Buel on the revived business lobby in Washington. After early New Deal restraint, rugged individualists push for less government intrusion while demanding speedier relief. The piece likens the mood to a convalescent patient irritably rebelling against the physician.
Washington May 23 Rush Holt the 29 year old West Virginia senator elect faces questions over qualification to serve in the U S Senate The Constitution requires age 30 nine years citizenship and state residency Holt filed a 30 day pre election eligibility statement under West Virginia law though some argue he was unqualified at election time The senate committee on privileges and elections will investigate former Senator Hatfield has contest the seat but party balance favors Holt if seating proceeds without change
The piece argues that parental home help can aid learning without replacing the child’s own thinking. It cautions against overbearing tutoring, notes the value of students doing their own work, and suggests parents provide guidance only when the child must think independently.
A school questioned parental help in Tommy's homework noting the child was the focus of teaching. Dad assisted by guiding methods, but despite perfect answers at home, the next tests showed no real understanding of the taught method. Homework serves as a daily check of the pupil's grasp of in class instruction.
Senior honor students will discuss Fayetteville history in four segments during final exercises at the high school auditorium on June 7. The four speakers are Josephine Sale Arlene Wilson Marjorie Stevenson and Myles Wickline. Class sermon is June 2 and class night June 6. Sponsor is Mrs Lora M Davis and the graduating class includes Margaret Ashworth Evelyn Ashworth Dorothy Bennett Evelyn Layn Zelphia Withrow Helen McClung Iris Dooley Josephne Sale Elva Wilson Arlene Wilson Edith Perry Nonabelle Abbot Virginia McCaleb Ethel Michael Lara Mitchell Maxine Sexton Ruth Settle Hilda Evans Ruth Bocok Marjorie Stevenson Dorothy Harper Dora Darnall Virginia Workman Irma McGhee Margaret Ball Earl Allen Billy Bragg Dewey Mann Hugh Smith Earl Warren Myles Wickline and Dalton Sanger.
The Meadow Bridge senior class stages its annual class play For Pete's Sake a three act comedy by Jay Tobias Friday May 24 at the Maryland theater as the first feature of commencement. The cast includes Bertha Adkins George Callison Naomi Halsey Mack Holliday John Hur ley Jennings Kessler Dorothy Kincaid Claude McGraw Marvin Patterson Eva Richmond Myrtle Simms and Evelyn Walker. directed by Miss Celeste Brugh.
Hollywood star Paul Kelly, a former Vitagraph child actor, envisions a hundred acre home in the east as the base for his polo, flying, and photography pursuits. He remains under a yearlong contract, with film work shaping the path toward his dream infinity of hobbies and a stable life away from studio bustle.
Alison and Guy quarrel with the past and telegrams through a long talk in a cab toward Baker Street. He asks for ten days to sort truth about Daphne Somers and Warley while Alison bargains to keep their meeting secret, fearing her father’s reaction and possible fallout with Mrs Somers. Tomorrow, Alison sees something disturbing.
Distributors and dealers tied to Elk Refining will gather tonight at the Beckley hotel for a buffet supper and entertainment at 8 o clock. District manager A R Summers says 60 to 65 are expected, with J W Wright and J L Howard among the guests. A talking picture titled She Started Something on oil refining will be shown.
The statement notes rice as the staple for about one billion people worldwide, underscoring its vital role in global diets and nutrition. It highlights rice as a foundational grain across diverse regions and cultures, shaping agricultural and economic priorities for many nations.
Kenova citizens will vote on June 11 to choose a new administrator. Mayor Hurl Mullens, a Democrat seeking reelection, faces challenger John T. Hereford Jr. publisher of the Wayne County Press, who represents the Citizens Party.
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