Beckley Declared Fastest Growing City in West Virginia
The federal rail coordinator Eastman estimates Beckley’s population at 123000, surpassing the 9357 census figure. A survey by local newspapers in 1931 put it at 75000, with indications the current figure could reach 155000. The rise signals strong retail growth and calls for active advertising and trade expansion by local business leaders.
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Beckley
Railids
Eastman
United States
West Virginia
Kentucky elects Happy Chandler governor amid mixed returns
After belated returns from Kentucky, Happy Chandler is elected governor, providing vindication for the New Deal. The race unfolded despite opposition from the Democratic state administration and an active Republican campaign, aligning with Associated Press projections.
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Kentucky
Happy Chandler
Chandler
Register
Post-Herald
Associated Press
Kentucky votes seal New Deal in victory for Roosevelt
The Post-Herald reports a 500000 popular vote majority for the New Deal with Kentucky still to finish counting likely adding another 100000. Chandler campaigned on Roosevelt policies while national issues played a minor role in the state.
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Ers
Post-Herald
Kentucky
Chandler
Capitol
Modern highwayman era warns of life or limb
A summary notes 28 states reported 102 traffic deaths last weekend on streets and highways with possible undercounts from remote areas. Pedestrian hit and run incidents appeared nationwide. Wet autumn leaves are cited as treacherous and as dangerous as ice, prompting caution for motorists.
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District of Columbia
West Virginia Quartette Wins National Legion Contest
The Keyser Quartette Marie Farley Anne Montgomery Virginia Kolkhurst and Nita Greenwade won first place in a national contest by the American Legion Auxiliary held September 25 in St Louis They previously took second at a Miami convention and have toured southern cities with W G Stathers Clarksburg The win brings national recognition to the state and reflects sustained participation in contests over the years.
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West Virginia
Keyser
Marie Farley
Anne Montgomery
Virginia Kolkhurst
Nita Greenwade
American Legion Auxiliary
St. Louis
Miami
Quartette
United States
the Legion
W. G. Stathers
Clarksburg
West Va
Bankhead Set to Lead House as New Majority Leader
Washington daybook notes Bill Bankhead of Alabama will assume the role of majority floor leader when Congress reconvenes January 3. His long service and rule mastery mark a strong Democratic leadership shift, with Bankhead’s calm but firm style expected to counter Republican opposition and potential Roosevelt-era challenges.
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Washington
Congress
Bill Bankhead
Alabama
House
Bankhead
Representative Taylor
Colorado
Bankhead Long
Roosevelt
Senate
Tallulah
Man About Manhattan on the Underworld Brains Behind the Thugs
A survey argues headline names are not the real planners of crime in New York. It crowns Johnny Torrio as sharper than Capone and notes Lucky Luciano’s power while listing Amberg, Schultz, Diamond, Mescaria, and others with nicknames and fates.
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New York
Big City
al Smith
Dutch Schultz
Jersey
Diamond
Amberg
Hymen Amberg
The
Rat
Joseph Amberg
Brooklyn
al Capone
Johnny Torrio
Chicago
Johnny
Charles “Lucky” Luciano
East Side
Luciano
Torrio
Lucky
Random Riffs and Ruminations From a Distant Era
The piece zigzags through varied musings on fate and fame from a columnist voice. It jests about speed versus accident cause, deference to a dictator, self defense pleas in murder trials, European intrigue, Mussolini era travels, high taxes, pork prices, and a quip about insurance payouts. It blends aphorisms and anecdotes with no single focus.
German language shift urged in apprentice talks
The Associated Press reports Berlin says the federal bureau for handicrafts promotes using the formal sie instead of du with apprentices. Officials argue sie signals equality between masters and aspiring masters, while du implies class distinctions and less respectful tone.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Federal Bureau For Handicrafts
Warner Baxter Perseveres in Hollywood’s Shifting Sands
Hollywood veteran Warner Baxter, 42, faces contract tensions and shifting fortunes as producers seek profits over sentiment. After years of standout roles in In Old Arizona and Forty Second Street, Baxter’s career rides on future films as he contemplates quickie work and uncertain returns between projects.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
the Brook
Warner Baxter
Baxter
Warner
Arizona
Forty-Second Street
el Dorado
Paramounty
Poverty Row
Edwin Carewe
Alessandro
Raoul Walsh
Walsh
Buckland Woman Serves 29 Years Without Vacation
Mrs Kathryn Dicks has held numerous railroad jobs at Buckland Ohio for 29 years without a vacation or time off.
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Kathryn Dicks
Buckland, O
Debutantes and romance weave through Farneworth saga
An unclear text fragment hints at BYNOPSI fine Farneworth and a character Anne facing social trials. It mentions John and a plan to earn love, with Barnsworth canneries and a hostess purchase. Anne hopes to outpace trouble while living with her aunt Liisa.
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Bynopsi
Farneworth
Portland
John
Anne
Om Yarbay
Barnsworth
Liisa
Farley Targeted Fisherfolk Tangle On Pacific Drift
Anne and Lissa face danger as Tom Farley slashes a gilnetter’s nets in a planned move to pressure Nikki. The crew plans revenge or legal action while Tecla, NSA, and others brace for Farley’s possible reach. Tomorrow brings a disappointing turn for Anne’s circle.
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John
Lissa
Liisa
Anne
Mr. Luke
Tom Farley
Pacific
Lee
Judge Kellogg
Farley
Rob Crocker
George
Astoria
Orin
Nikki
Orvn
Gilnetters
Orvi
Nsa
Tecla
Sark Brothers
Jeanne Bowman
Montcoal and nearby residents host visits and events
Mrs. Frank Carnes of Charleston visited Montcoal Sunday with the Colcords. Virgil Sarratt, WVU student, spent the weekend home and attended the WV A W and L game in Charleston. Local residents travel to Huntington and Weston for meetings and socials. YMCA films resume Tuesday nights. Mrs. Edgar Farley returns from Pontiac. Mrs. L. B. Lynch hosts a tea and linen shower for Mrs. Anderson whose home burned. The Ladies Aid plans a linen shower for Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Wilbur Plants visits from Charleston. Mrs. John Haddox hosts gatherings for Mrs. Roby and Miss Agnes Colcord. Mrs. James Murray visits Cabin Creek.
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Frank Carnes
Charleston
W. A. Colcord
Virgil Sarratt
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Carl Colcord
Carlton, Jr
Huntington
Edgar Farley
Pontiac
Mich
Wilson Hall
Tom Hughes
E. L. Colcord
Weston
American Legion
L. B. Lynch
Fred Andeerson
Ladies Aid
John Haddox
Anderson
Wilbur Plants
Plants
Roby
Cowan
Agnes Colcord
St. Albans
James Murray
Cabin Creek
Tom Foster
Mr. Foster
Sisters Aim to Circle World From Vancouver Start
Sisters Clara Wilson a Vancouver teacher and Katherine a stenographer left the city aiming to travel around the world.
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Clara Wilson
Katherine
Vancouver
B. C
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Dominion
North America
Canada
Winston-Salem Journal
Ind
Louisville Courier-Journal
Sam
Manhattan
George Tucker
Otto Herman
Schultz
Regret
Jack
Augie Pisano
Augie
Joe Mescaria
Joe
Boss
Jake Wallner
Jake
Bum
Alphonso
California
Chick Sale
Beckley-Oak Hill
New York Post
Farnsworth
Sorki
Union Town
Montcoal, W. Va
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