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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
4
Ten Raleigh County high schools and Beckley college award diplomas this week as commencement speakers urge graduates to pursue suitable careers and prepare for specialty work. The editorial notes varied futures and patience, praising the tradition of graduation addresses for inspiring higher aims.
The Register reports a severe housing shortage in Beckley with ten families’ possessions in storage awaiting rental homes. The piece urges builders to create small and medium homes, noting rising real estate activity and favorable tax rates for owner-occupied houses. It also criticizes local physicians for restricting hospital admission news, arguing newspapers should report such information for welfare of the community. The column questions medical ethics and defends publishing reasonably accurate hospital news while acknowledging reluctance among a minority of doctors.
In the jazz age belief that beauty excludes brains persists, but a scientist questions this bias. Critics argue that society’s focus on looks in movies, stage, contests, and journalism fuels the myth while ignoring inner character and spirit.
West Virginia faces rapid use of 2 231 412 for highway construction 2 667 937 for grade separation and protection and 1 140 167 from Hayden Cartwright for road work. The State Road Commission must prepare to spend with minimal delay as construction season opens. Chief Engineer Mr. Smith says launching by July 1 is possible and a June start would save good weather.
Washington daybook recalls a German ambassador dinner mishap with Senator Smith missing then found seated beside a prepared chair. A Bullitt Moscow car scheme turns rental into embassy ownership. A congressman decoys his gouty toe with tissue, exposing a prank.
A collection of observations and opinions by Alphonso on current topics from dust storms to seismology and social quips. The column mixes humor and critique with local notices and brief society items noting community figures, social events, and family visits.
A group of Sophia youths attended a Friday evening event at Jazz Bottom. Attendees included Mabel Jessup Grace Barr Lora Rhynehart Ora Stone Mandy Basham Francis Ballard Belle Loya Clyde Stone Robert Lowery Roy Barr Madison Lowery Homer Bailey Noodsie Lovell Elbert Beauford Heartsoy and others. The Girl Scouts of Sophia inducted Ruth Eva Jorden Oneida Munsey Juanita Lindsay at a meeting the prior Thursday with a color guard of Virgie Rawls Clarice Stephens and Eunice Tosh. Mothers were invited and presented with a Mother's Day gift, and refreshments followed.
A school article stresses concentration as vital and hard to achieve without parental help. It recounts Susy’s case where home study was hindered by irrelevant activities until parents and teachers enforce a rule mandating two lessons in school and a set hour and a half for home study. Concentration requires deliberate effort, not always sparked by interest, and both home and school must foster this discipline.
Hollywood researchers comb history science and literature to keep films accurate. They cite orchids native to North America, cigarettes first smoked in 1860, Civil War flags with 34 states in 1863, electrum in ancient Egypt, and canal boat speed limits and fines as examples of details that prevent cinematic slips.
Alison Rede flees her stepmother after a troubling turn in a household ruled by Daphne. Guy Wes, estranged by Daphne, grows wary of the situation and insists Alison and he should not meet for a time. The tensions hint at deeper motives and power plays within the family.
Alison fears exposing Daphne Somers by revealing her fiancé’s affair as she recalls Guy’s cryptic warnings and observes Daphne kissing another man in Boileau Mansions. She must decide whether to tell her father or keep silent to avoid spying on a private moment.
The passage notes researchers avoid sharing casual details with friends as they stay focused on work. It contrasts the idea of greeting or chatting with the steady pace of scientific inquiry, implying researchers prioritize data and study over conversational anecdotes.
Oswald school will host the closing program this afternoon. Helen Greer visits her grandmother. Oswald and Tamroy youths held a weiner roast last Tuesday night with attendees Earl Wilkerson Freda Peters Velma Peters Bernice Gill Eunice May Laye Myrtle Rice Virginia Halstead Norma Carmen Sarah Lee Ailstalk Bobbie Ann Gross Johnny Kosko Flo Tyree Darrel Gross. Rev Farr led the Bible portion.
Joe Beasley remains on the sick list this week. Mrs. Anna Walton and Mrs. James Thomas were shopping in Kilsythe Thursday. Mrs. T. Holt is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Basil Hinkle, in Beckley this week.
May 24 Whitesville W C The 200 undernourished children at the state children's health center at Camp Boone were awarded diplomas for advancing to higher health grades by Francis W Turner director of the department of public welfare in a ceremony and field day yesterday
Pacific Northwest hop growers spend 20 pounds of twine per acre to string vines, paying 35 cents per pound. This cost per acre highlights pruning and trellising practices in hop production.
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