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Beackley Civic Yearns for Centenary Plans and Odd Tales
A column blends local quirks with civic ruminations on Beckley’s upcoming 1938 centennial. Reginald Carter’s alleged cat taxidermy sparks town gossip while a Grocery Carnival fundraiser at Mrs. Garten’s church plans galore. The piece urges coordinated celebration and public-spirited planning rather than mere self-congratulation, envisioning a grand pageant to honor Beckley’s first century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Garten
The
Christian Church
Beckley