Armistice Day aims shadowed by new European powers
Armistice Day marks sixteen years since the 1918 peace when republics formed and monarchies waned. Colossal nationalist resurgences emerge as Germany, Italy, Austria, Hungary shift toward authoritarian or socialist rule under economic stress. France Britain and other powers push for extended authority amid new alliances and fears.
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Kaiser
Holland
Mapsburgs
Charles
Zita
Berlin
Munich
Vienna
Budapest
Alexander
Serbia
Belgrade
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Slovenia
Croata
Yugoslavia
Joseph Pilsudski
Warsaw
Thomas G. Masaryk
Eduard Benes
Prague
Praha
Czechoslovakia
Masaryk
Pilsudski
Poland
Austria
Engelbert Dollfuss
Great Britain
France
Paris
Germany
London
Rome
Local Folks in Beckley Area and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs S A Bragg and G F Arthur were shopping in Beckley Wednesday. Geneva Crotty and Clara Smith motored to Pluto Tuesday. Ruby Garten of New was the Sunday night guest of Louella Smith. C O Winston and C O Smith motored to Beckley Wednesday night. Jackie Calloway of Beckley was in town Wednesday. Husking bee drew few men and boys last Saturday. Pearle Guthrie was guest of H A Walker. she plans to leave for Huntington soon. Ike Hite and family from Patrick County Virginia visited here last week. Mrs Owen Lewis and son Arnold returned to Egeria after visiting Ruth Agee of Fireco. J A Walker visited Dr McCommas at Flat Top last Sunday. Paris Mitchem called on Pete Walker of Odd. Freeman Baird called in Egeria Monday. A carpet tack was removed from the lung of 3 year old Robert Jackson of Syracuse New York.
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S. A. Bragg
G. F. Arthur
Beckley
Geneva Crotty
Clara Smith
Pluto
Ruby Garten
New
Louella Smith
C. O. Winston
C. O. Smith
Jackie” Calloway
Pearle Guthrie
H. A. Walker
Ike Hite
Patrick County
Virginia
Owen Lewis
Arnold
Egeria
Ruth Agee
Fireco
J. A. Walker
McCommas
Paris Mitchem
Pete Walker
Odd
Freeman Baird
Halloween party and pie social at the high school gym
A lively Halloween night event featured a high school gym party and pie social enjoyed by attendees. The Primitive Baptists held their monthly meeting there Saturday and Sunday with Rev Bryant officiating as the religious service concluded. German Walker provided entertainment to wrap up the evening.
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Hallowe
The
Primitive Baptists
Bryant
German Walker
Automobile Code Extension Seen by Iron Age
The Iron Age summary reports extension of the automobile code and reduced pre election uncertainties clearing the way for stronger steel demand. While no dramatic gains are expected this year, the approaching inventory season may push a steady, possibly accelerating upward trend. Lucius is noted as the name of three popes.
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Associated Press
New York
Preaching and activities at New Salem church
Abraham West Virginia report notes Sunday morning preaching at 11:00 and Sunday school at the usual hour. Guests Saturday night included Louella and Marie Smith with Clarence Goodson Reno and Billy Richmond Macie Lilly and Everett Goodson. Late games followed. Beckley visitors listed Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gwinn Mrs. Emma Smith J. T. Radford Earl Bragg and Ota Smith.
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New Salem
Louella
Marie Smith
Clarence Goodson
Reno
Billy Richmond
Macie Lilly
Everett Goodson
Beckley
Hubert Gwinn
Emma Smith
J. T. Radford
Earl Bragg
Ota Smith
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By Melvin E. Coleman
Hungary
Weimar
Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
Italy
Marshal Petain
Hitler
Europe
Palace
Ered Astaire
RKO
RADIO
Robert Jackson
Syracuse, N. Es
W. Va
Angel Food
Saiaale
Kroger
Veleeta
Philadelphia
Hebakers
Bali
McCreery St
the Woman’s Shop, Inc
Heber and
Neville Sts
Coats
Heber St
Frankfurters
Country Club
Loaf
Barbara Ann
Spaghetti Country Club
JEWEL
Chuck Roast
Florida
Ibs
Ikroger Stores
Lucius
Abraham, W. Va
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