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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1937

Page

7

Disney craft Snow White Dwarfs in two million drawings

Hollywood reports Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a four year hand drawn feature not a cartoon. Dopey posed design challenges while the seven dwarfs gain distinct traits. 300 artists, 2,000,000 drawings, costs exceeding 1.25 million dollars with color prints promised.

Hubbard Keavy Associated Press Hollywood Walt Disney Disney Whistler Moving Pictures

Nationalization Of Rails Seen

New York report argues private ownership should continue for U S railroads after five years of study. Dr Lewis C Sorrell says private capital remains best for public and private interests and urges revision of capital structures, operating policies, and labor practices to boost credit, efficiency, and adaptation.

Associated Press New York Lewis C. Sorrell Chicago University Sorrell The Transportation of Chicago United States

Commerce Board to Meet Tonight

Oak Hill chamber of commerce schedules its annual banquet for Wednesday evening to discuss Yuletide shopping plans and holiday decorations for the city. President H B Clower and Secretary W R Hayes issued the call for the meeting at a local hotel.

Register Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce H. B. Clower W. R. Hayes

Diced Spiced Peaches Elevate Fruit Mixes

A recipe note suggests adding diced spiced peaches to other diced fresh or canned fruit to create an especially tasty combination. The idea emphasizes pairing peaches with a variety of diced fruits for a flavorful fruit mix.

Fayette Bankers Meet Tonight at Hotel Hill

Fay ette county bankers will gather in the Hotel Hill banquet room for a six o clock meeting with speakers from the agriculture commission of the West Virginia Bankers association. Beckley bankers have been invited to attend this special gathering.

Register Oak Hill Fayette County Hotel Hill Agriculture Commission West Virginia Bankers’ Association Beckley

Parley Honors Hume Watkins at State Health Conference

Two Raleigh county public health officials Dr. W. W. Hume and Miss Helen Howell were named state executives at the Charleston conference. Hume was made a vice president of the association and Howell was appointed to the executive board. Dr. C. E. Watkins of Fayette county was also chosen a vice president.

Raleigh County W. W. Hume Helen Howell Charleston Hume C. E. Watkins Fayette County

Farm and Home Exhibits Open in Oak Hill

Oak Hill opens a two day Farm and Home program with Fayette county grain and potato show and exhibits at city hall. The Farmer Banker relations meeting at the high school auditorium features Dr Frederick H Barron of Elkins as head speaker. J Haynes Miller county agent leads the programs with a home demonstration exhibit and a local talent show. The Oak Hill band will aid with entertainment.

Register Oak Hill Fayette County Farmer-Banker Frederick H. Barron Elkins Agricultural Commission of West Miller

Fayette Board Attacks PTA Actions

Edgar Lambert to receive his Eagle badge Sunday morning from M. H. F. Kinsey, scout executive. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J. W. Lambert and has been a member of Troop 91 of Mount Hope for four years. Scout master W. L. Martin led him. He earned merit badges before leaving for the National Jamboree in Washington this summer but could not receive the badge until now due to Life Scout status. Presentation at close of Sunday School hour at the M E Church South in Mount Hope.

Register Mount Hope Edgar Lambert M. H. F. Kinsey Scout J. W. Lambert W. L. Martin Lambert Washington M. E. Church South

County Unit Publication Attacks PTAs Over School Policy

Fayet­teville editors publish front page rebuke from the County Unit Board of Education charging PTAs should not dictate policy and urging policy dispute go to the ballot. The editorial presents school costs and contends funding limits, while criticizing PTA and teacher involvement and noting parent complaints.

Register Fayetteville Board of Education of Fayette County Board of Education

Oak Hill Armistice Day marks band debt cleared

Oak Hill high school celebrates Armistice Day with a program at the auditorium announcing the band is out of debt. The American Legion raised funds to buy 60 uniforms and new instruments, including basses, after public entertainments and carnivals. The band, led by Paul Mackey, performed war songs and the Oak Hill Montgomery game ended 52-0 with a parade downtown.

Register Oak Hill American Legion Red Devil Post American Legion Post Paul Mackey Montgomery Legion Fayette County Mount Hope National Guard Charleston Fayetteville

Corn Meal and Soap Chips Package Offer

A brief notice lists items available: corn meal 24 pounds and soap chips 5 pounds. No further details given.

Davies Light Opera to Perform at Gauley Bridge High

Gauley Bridge High School hosts the Davies Light Opera company on November 12 at 8 p m under the student council. Four performers directed by William Davies of Chicago present two parts with readings and solos to raise funds for the high school band instruments. The program features excerpts from light opera and musical comedy including No No Nanette Of Thee I Sing Rio Rita The Student Prince The Vagabond King and Naughty Marietta.

Gauley Bridge Davies Light Opera Company Gauley Bridge High School William Davies Chicago Prince Marietta

Commandery Will Have Inspection

Mount Hope Mount Hope Commandery No. 22 will hold its annual inspection next Thursday evening with William Beaver of Grafton grand commander of the Knights Templar in West Virginia. Others taking part are Sir Knight Horace D. Gast past commander and Sir Knight T. L. Feazell grand sword bearer connected with the Mount Hope division second largest in the state.

Register Mount Hope Mount Hope Commandery No. 22 William Beaver Grafton Knights Templar West Virginia Horace D. Gast T. L. Feazell

Thanksgiving Salad Ring with Cranberry and Olives

Boil apples then stuff with cranberry jelly and top with cream cheese. Serve with French dressing. Mold cranberry jelly into a ring and chill. Unmold and fill center with ripe olives and celery curls.

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