Advertising Shows Statewide Economic Impact Across Regions
An editorial highlights a Maine tourism campaign as a model for West Virginia and Smokeless Coal. It cites a 1935 campaign achieving higher inquiries, lower cost per coupon, and a surge in returned information requests, predicting a boost in visitor spending and regional prosperity through targeted advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Maine
Izaak Wallons
Inquirer
Hotel Men of
Register
New Homes Rise as West Virginia Sees Building Revival
The text notes a revival in housing and construction across West Virginia cities as economic conditions improve. It attributes prior low mood to delayed building, crowded homes, and delayed marriages, with optimism returning in plans for new households and suburban living. The message describes housing shortages fueling demand and a shift toward independent living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia
Dust War Across Fields and Homes Across Time
The article surveys dust as a growing scientific concern touching physics, chemistry, meteorology, medicine, agriculture, and housekeeping. It notes vacuum cleaners and air conditioning as aids, dust exhibitions in museums, and studies by astronomers and aviators, including Lindbergh’s dust experiments and high altitude air sterility claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lindbergh
Arctic
Memorial Day Plea for Peace and Valor
The piece honors fallen soldiers and calls readers to abolish war as its greatest evil. It urges the world's youth to serve in peace, defending a sacred unity of human relations over petty politics and profit from war, while remembering the dead. It frames heroes as future champions of peace.
Newspapers as the sole library for adult education says Thane
Frank Thane, biologist and educator, told the American Association for Adult Education in New York City that for many citizens the daily newspaper is the only library they will ever need. He urged using newspapers to spread scientific education to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thane
American Association For Adult Education
New York City
Mr. Thane
Armerica
Condemnation Of Beer Dives Sparks Editorial Response
The Morgantown Post and Huntington advertiser react to Judge Charles G Baker of the Monongalia circuit court condemning beer dives. They urge police action to clamp down on unwholesome conditions and support stricter license decisions by local and state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Baker
Monongalia
West Virginia
Morgantown
Juge
Act
Huntington Advertiser
Turning Loose Billions in Cash as Soldier Bonus Bonds Paid
The Postmaster General announces payment of soldier bonus bonds at 241 post offices, freeing nearly two billion dollars in cash. Estimates suggest most funds will reduce debts, with shares for housing, autos, savings, clothing, and radios, shaping a huge national spending moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Treasury
The
Washington Herald
Fay
Wheeling News-Register
Man About Manhattan by George Tucker
A collage of New York city vignettes and undercurrents. A wander through cabbies and clubs, with riffs on road maps, a worker napping in traffic, and jokes about performers and social scenes amid Manhattan’s crowded pace.
Huntington Auto Smashups Kill One Injure Four
A man died and four people were hurt in two auto accidents in Huntington West Virginia. Lucian Wiley 50 of Cove Gap was killed when his car hit a light pole at 1 30 am Edna Booth injured and in hospital expected to recover Kenneth Chenoweth of Dunbar struck Washington Boulevard pedestrians Edward Lovejoy 45 relief worker and Mrs Helen De Vere 50 injured with Lovejoy suffering severe head lacerations and a broken collarbone.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Lucian Wiley
Cove Gap
Acme Casket
Edna Booth
Edward Lovejoy
Helen de Vere
Kenneth Chenoweth
Dunbar
Local visitors and travels focus in Wyco West Virginia
A social note lists residents and guests visiting families in Wyco and nearby towns. Names include Fred Deal and family, Loraine Bishop heading to Hinton for McKendree hospital training, and multiple visits between Glen Hedrick, Beckley, Princeton, and Lamar with shopping and meetings noted. A music class was organized by Harold of Princeton, and several groups planned a Pittsburgh trip with chaperone Mrs Bowyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Deal
Betty Caudell
Glen Morrison
C. N. Halden
Greensboro
N. C
Frank Deal
Loraine Bishop
Hinton
McKendree Hospital
Bessie Woodrum
Glen Hedrick
A. T. Robertson
Anna June
Lamar
Grover Robertson
Lester Ingram
Winding Gulf
D. D. Wilkinson
Ann Brandoll
Tlantington
Mayme Appling
Alvah Worley
Binefield
T. J. Worley
C. R. Thrasher
E. R. Lynch
Beckey
J.C. Smith
Bill Branahan
Becklox
Jewel Bowles
Princeton
T.J. Worlex
Harold
Louise Joyce
Mario Riddie
Velma Sinder
Marjorie Neely
Margaret Rhodes
Frank Bowyer
Pittsburgh
Browns Deny Arrest Link in Beckley Police Raid
James M. Brown of Beckley clarifies he is not the Jams Brown arrested in a city raid on an alleged house of ill fame in East Beckley. The Beckley teacher at Byrd Prillerman High school seeks to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Brown
H. M. Brown
Beckley
Byrd Prillerman High School
Jams Brown
Ih Fame
East Beckley
Hollywood Sights and Sounds Through Fitzmaurice Eyes
Director George Fitzmaurice recalls Hollywoods early era when cinema could transform Shakespeare with new settings and genres. He discusses his 75th feature, his switch from writer to director, and the shift from silent to sound films, noting the upheaval it caused for old-timers and stage actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbin Coons
George Fitzmaurice
Fitzmaurice
Cutter
Wilkie Collins
Billy Rozella
Bob Montgomery
Hollywood
Lochgelly first aid team bolsters for New River contest
Lochgelly W V first aid team led by captain O L Blake with Jess Garcia C W Runions R J Frye and Albert Waldron practicing nightly for the New River company first aid contest to be held at Scarbro June 3. Community notes list illnesses visits and hospital stays including Mrs A T Jeter Mrs James Hodges at McKendree and Mickey Blackwell in Oak Hill hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolly Field
Beckley
George Mann
Earnest Amick
Cabin Creek
C. W. Bumons
Brown Sweggerty
Wingrove
Mickey Blackwell
Oak Hill Hospital
R. J. Frye
R. R. Roach
Clyde Burgess
Scarbro
John Williams
Pax Branch
Gypsy Weather Mystery Deepens at Joris Estate
Dirk Aga fails to solve the case of Hope Devine who appeared as a guest at the Joris estate and wed Rus pert Voris within an hour. The development eases Vopo'a worries and hints at a larger secret while Hope recoils from facing an old choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk
No Confession Chapter 34 Ends in Frosty Resolve
In a charged exchange, Hope declares she bears responsibility for Dirk and hints at past manipulations. Dirk seeks trust as Hope confronts danger and secrecy, then they retreat to a festive yet tense ballroom where Isabel muses on happiness and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Vincent
Isabel
Pardmore
Pardmors
Dirk
Rupert
Rai
Elnor
Gage
Florida
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Manhattan
Gerge Tucker
New York
Madison Avenue
Russ Morgan
Isham Jones
Russ
Pennsylvania
Nan- Nicoke
Isham
John Peter Toohey
M. c
Beckler
Sheila Barret
Zzyx
West 44Th
Wyco
J. Browns
Swell
Gauley Bridge
Brown Swaggerty
Springton
Minden
J.C. Wensor
Kenneth Toney
Oak Hill
Cecil Dillon
Ben Davis, Jr
Ito Oak Hill
Stanley
William Sharpe
E. S. Anderson
Bloominghase
Margaret Bell Hounston
Hope
Jersey
Wheing
Sean
Chow
Copsright
Marzaree Bell Houstos
Wesdas
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