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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1937
Page
6
Eastbound Virginian passenger train four arrived almost five hours late at Mullens after a coal train derailment on the New York Central Lines at Snow Hill, three miles from Charleston. No injuries were reported as wreckage was cleared and service resumed.
A Parsons fraud probe centers on three men charged with issuing about 500000 in fraudulent checks. Investigators questioned two locals regarding the Appalachian Hardwood Company in Toledo. The company closed its mill, idling 100 workers, as court actions weigh creditor claims over 30,000.
Mullens teen Jack Feller, who turns 15 next Sunday, broke his elbow during football practice and fears he cannot take the automobile drivers’ examination. Dr Ward Wylie bound the arm to the chest to immobilize the elbow until healing.
Frederick T. Kingdon leads the Mullens office of Kingdon and Kingdon Bluefield with Arthur R. Kingdon in charge of the Bluefield office. The brothers come from a line of lawyers. their mother is sister to Judge Harold A. Ritz. The Mullens office is in the People's Bank building.
James Edward Logwood, an Alpoca negro, was jailed to await grand jury action on a maiming charge after slashing Coping across the head with a knife. Corporal R. D. Platt of the state police arrested him.
Oak Hill reports large crowds at revival meetings led by Rev. E. L. Powers of Beckley, as pastor Rev. Donnelly notes rising attendance across services.
Mullens carpenter H P Stewart seeks the person who poisoned his purebred Shepherd Ben who died after a day of illness. The family buried the dog Wednesday night as Edward and the father tearfully recalled Ben’s companionship. Stewart suspects strychnine in meat and hopes to confront the poisoner someday.
Mullens Rotary unanimously backs a public library project led by the Mullens Woman's Club in the Ben Dunman school building. The club has 35 members and aims to raise funds after soliciting books. December 6 is the next Woman's Club meeting to further consider the plan.
A minister from Edburton Sussex advertised in his local paper begging thieves who stripped his apple orchard to return the skin and cores so he can make jelly.
Funeral services were planned for 2 30 p m today for 79 year old Mrs Christina Lester found dead beside a fodder shock in Mullens Wyoming county coroner H E Foglesong ruled death from natural causes and no inquest. She was the widow of the late J C Lester and resided with her son. Burial was to be in Bell cemetery.
William Green, head of the AFL, blamed business for its own setbacks and urged wage increases and shorter working hours. He proposed a massive housing program, a presidential probe of price rises, and immediate changes to corporate surplus taxes to aid recovery.
To begin cut, place fabric over stout paper or blotter. Draw a chalk line the length of the hole and cut along that line with a razor blade.
A noted authority advises Watkins for a box of Rock A Water Tablets. The program claims to reduce ten pounds in eleven days with a thirty day treatment priced at two dollars. It guarantees fat loss without dieting.
Oak Hill chamber of commerce reelected H. B. Clower as president with H. H. O Neal as vice president replacing R. R. Thomas. W. R. Hayes was kept as secretary treasurer. New directors named include H. A. Berry George Thabet C. R. Hill J. P. Johnson D. C. Peters J. W. Thompson and W. R. Rippetoe.
Helen Stover, a restaurant waitress in Mullens, slipped on a flight of steps on her way to work and struck her head, suffering a concussion. Her physician reported the condition as favorable after the fall.
An American businessman E S Sawtell will give a Mexico lecture at the New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute on December 9. He will show pictures and discuss native life and bearings used in air compressors. New officers were elected, including John H Collins as president and G E Via as first vice president.
A practical bead stringing tip advises twisting the cord tightly before threading. Dip the end in household cement or glue to stiffen it, allowing the cord to pass through very small holes once dry.
A vintage ad touts NERVEX a six ounce bottle priced at one dollar. It claims to relieve nervousness with a guarantee and urges nervous customers to visit Watkins' Drug Store for faster relief. Includes bold claim and brand repetition typical of period fitness.
Mount Hope mayor Pat Garrett announced redecorating his Main Street business room next to Eatwell cafe. Appalachian Electric Power will occupy it later, with Mount Hope Building and Loan taking over the large room before moving a retail hardware store and Mount Hope Lumber co sharing offices.
Three divorce suits entered on the books include Anna Mae Epps Headen versus James Headen Vera Wright Hil bert versus Albert C Hilbert and Grace Ellen Coleman versus Woodrow Coleman.
OAK HILL W T Williamson field secretary of the West Virginia chamber of commerce addressed the Oak Hill Rotary club urging publicity to retain tourist traffic in the state. He lamented bad roads but praised recent highway improvements and their impact on tourism.
Feazelle, of Mount Hope, shows improvement after receiving throat illness treatment at a New York hospital last week.
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