Memorial of Elks Sunday Service at Beckley Lodge
Beckley Lodge 452 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds its annual memorial service next Sunday at 3:30 PM in the First Christian church. Frank H. Gibson will deliver the Memorial oration, with diverse musical numbers and performances by local quartets and singers. A list of deceased members since 1922 is read during the service.
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Beckley Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
First Christian Church
Frank H. Gibson
R. Kemp Morton
Charleston
Ear Snead
Samuel Thomson
Oscar Williams
Clyde Cook
Ethel Marlin
J. Q. Hutchinson
Pugh
James Lowe
Freeman
Isle of Somewhere
Shepherd
Henry Leonard Clay
John M. Anderson
William B. Collins
Charles M. Lilly
George , Hepburn
Andrew Lewis
W. M. Hays
Harry Bartey
G. F., Lyda
C. H. Bailey
W. QR. Jones
Gi. C. Seibt
W. R. McIntosh
R. B. Davis
R. B. Monroe
A. L. Rhodes
P. C. Lynch
Amos Richmond
C. C. Snead
Robert B. Davis
James F. Rothwell
Donald F. McGinnis
S. P. Drumweller
Ernest E.chilson
D. A. McDevitt
J. McDowell
Charles Lively
Silicosis Suit Filed in Federal Court by Engineer
Carroll Miller, engineer, filed a federal court suit for 100000 damages against Rhinehart and Dennis of Charlottesville Virginia. He claims silicosis contracted while working in the Hawks Nest tunnel and alleges the company failed to provide proper safeguards. Similar suits were filed in Fayette County last year and most were settled out of court.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Hawk's Nest
Carroll Miller
Rhinehart and Dennis, Company
Charlottesville
Fayette County
Miller
Men Face Large Stockpile In Hawk's Nest Tunnel Work
Workers encounter vast quantities of silica sand while cutting a tunnel through Hawk's Nest Mountain to divert New River waters for a hydro electric project.
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Hawk's Nest
Funeral Services For Willie Ford Held In Glen Rogers
Funeral services for Willie Ford who died at his home in Glen Rogers Tuesday afternoon were at the Baptist church at Glen Rogers Sunday at 1 30 p m with Rev W Williams officiating. Armstead Undertaking Co had charge of arrangements.
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Willie ‘Ford
Glen Rogers
Baptist Church
W. Williams
Armstead Undertaking Company
Cross Word Puzzle Answers and Clues
A compact listing of across and down clues with historical writers and abbreviations. Includes names such as an English historian and an American writer and items like European mountains and chemical elements. Answers relate to puzzle entries and cross references across the grid.
Borah Critiques Monetary Policy and Offers No Alternative
Senator Borah argues the president's monetary plan requires a constructive program to win public support. He questions what opponents like Smith Sprague or Warburg would offer instead, noting they merely advocate a return to gold. He recalls hoping for discussion with Mr Sprague about what should be done.
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Seon Bornd
Smith
Sprague
West Virginia Leaders Eye School Funding in Special Session
Raleigh county delegate I E Bibb reports confidence that the special legislative session will solve the school funding problem. He notes governor support and says revenue measures will be prepared by a special committee. Bibb also cites progress on road projects including Grandview, Laurel Creek, Route 3, Sprague crossing, and a country club road in Raleigh.
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Charleston
I. E. Bibb
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Bibb
E. L. Bailey
Grandview
Laurel Creek
Fayette
Sprague Crossing
Country Club
Ralclah
Bibly
Projects of city and county road works details
The city plans include a 10 man squad for general cleanup. Local purchase of tools and equipment was approved. County road projects total funding requests with multiple routes, widenings, and base work across Beckley area and surrounding counties.
Plot To Kill Deputies At Fairmont Reported
Felix Vanevo chief investigator for Sheriff Homer C Toothman said two suspected leaders of a robber gang told him of a winter plot to ambush or kill deputies. The confession cites deputies’ persistent highway patrols as motive.
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Fairmont
Felix Vanevo
Homer C. ‘Toothman
Markets Report From Baltimore and Other Cities
Cattle and hog markets show gains and steady tones across regions. New York butter and cheese hold firm while Boston wool prices rise amid strong demand for finer wools and re exports of some foreign lots at higher rates.
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New York
Boston
U. 8
Dept. Agri
Teachers to Continue Funding Plans For Four Month Term
The Slab Fork district school board discussed funding for a four month term with banks likely accepting drafts for the third month at a discount. They approved boiler insurance and considered replacing heating equipment at Stratton High School. John Lilly was granted a $25 monthly pension for a long teaching career. Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday schedules were set with a December 22 to January 4 recess and a December pageant. Chris Dickens was named janitor at Montreal-Stickney. December meeting called for due to Christmas Day.
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Stratton High School
Wit
Claude Jarrell
Lecoung Smokeless Coal Company
Slap Fork
Old District Board
Darrier
Turhier
J. A. Lilly
Beckley
Chambers
Lilly
Summers County
Mercer
McDowell
Raleigh
Chris Dickens
Montreal-Stickney
Mother Son Mystery Deepens Over Earle Death
The report questions whether Khety Earle died as claimed by her mother in law after Dr. Alice fired a shot to protect her reputation. It probes possible motive and a secret drys with Earle's mother the night before the death.
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Khety
Earle
Amother-In-Law
Alice
Adult Emergency Education classes postponed in Raleigh County
Acting on instructions from State Superintendent W W Trent, Raleigh County schools will pause plans for six adult colored classes led by George M Parker. The Civil Works board process will require approval, then state and federal review before starting. Existing teachers are authorized to continue organizing efforts.
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W. W. Trent
George M. Parker
Raleigh County
Trent
Raleigh
East Beckley
East Park
North Beckley
Glen White
Parker
Civil Works Board
Charleston
Washington
Four Miles Street Improvements Planned by City
The city administration proposes extensive street work to raise paving funds through labor and possible owner contributions. Mayor Hedrick lists projects on Eighth Street Limit Street Johnstown sewer line extension Prince Street White Stick Street North Fayette Street Hull Street Adkins Street and others near routes 19 21.
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Hedrick
Eighth Street
East Beckley
Limit
Beckley
Mahscott
Raleigh
Ralleigh
Johnstown
Ing
Sanitarium
Wildwood
Prince Street
Whitestick Street
Whitesstick Street
Carter Filling Station
Fayette Street
Sprague
Hull Street
Adkins Street
Harper Road
Glashen to Convene Beckley Negro Democrats Meeting
Bishop T. G. Glashen announced he would call a meeting of all Negro Democrats in Beckley after attending a state Negro Democratic League session. He emphasized uniting local party members and aligning with broader party goals.
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Charleston
State
Negro Democratic League
T. G. Glashen
Beckley
Beckley Tiger Club Meeting Scheduled at Fayette Street
Monday evening at 7 30 o clock the Beckley Tiger club will meet at James Gray's Fayette street home. Topics include Multers of Importance to be discussed.
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Stratton High School
East Beckley School
Josephine Wright
Beckley Tiger Club
James Gray
Fayette Street
Clover Time a Three-Act Comedy by Trap Hill High
Trap Hill District High School dramatic students present Clover Time a three act comedy directed by Miss Ella Davis Laing in theTrap Hill auditorium Wednesday at 8 oclock. Buses will run from district points to the school house for attendees. The play centers on a royal friendship between two Confederate veterans with John Saunders in the comic war veteran lead and musical numbers by Baxter Laird and E M Ashworth students. Cast includes John Saunders Dale Keesee Sarah Worrells Malcolm Murray Madeleine Covey Stella Keesee Bill Elliott Evaline Feazelle Marie Clemens Ruth Canterbury.
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Trap Hill District
Ella Davis Laing
Trap Hill
Laing
John Saunders
Baxter Laird
E. M. Ashworth
Dale Keesee
Sarah Worrells
Malcolm Murray
Madeleine Covey
Stella Keesee
Bllie
Rank Elliott
Evaline Feazelle
Marie Clemens
Ruth Canterbury
Million Get Relief Figures by State and County Totals
A continuation lists state by state figures for relief administration employment across 67 counties. Texas shows 104,090. Pennsylvania 41,258. North Carolina 15,000. Indiana 40,000. Kentucky 6,323. Georgia 76,000. New Jersey 25,000. Ohio 93,000. Illinois 63,000. Virginia 7,500. Michigan 70,000. Iowa 22,000. Minnesota 14,000. Maine 5,000. Connecticut 4,000. North Dakota 25. Nebraska 11,000. South Dakota 20,000. Wisconsin 30,000. Oklahoma 30,000. Kansas 36,900. Nevada 2,000. California 3,500. New Hampshire 3,000. Rhode Island 7,088. Washington 15,000. Missouri 6,000. Utah 3,500. Idaho 1,000. West Virginia 30,000. Oregon 2,000. Montana 1,000. Colorado 1,000. New Mexico 1,000. Wyoming 500. Arizona 13,000.
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Old Relief Administration
Texas
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Indiana
Kentucky
Georgia
New Jersey
Ohio
Ilinois
Virginia
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Maine
Connecticut
North Dakota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nevada
California
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Washington
Missouri
Utah
Idaho
West Virginia
Oregon
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Arizona
Funeral Services For Jarrell Child Today
Funeral services for infant Willa Jean Jarrell, three months old, will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jarrell in Stotesbury. She died yesterday morning after a brief illness. She leaves a twin sister Delia Dean and one brother. Burial follows at McKinney Cemetery with Foster Undertaking in charge. Reverend W. R. Smith Jr. to conduct rites.
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Jillie Ramona Lee
Ilese Lee
C. D. Trent Undertaking ‘Company
Hlese Lee
Geraldine
Dolores Lee
Robert Austin
Raleigh
Hunter Cemetery
Matilda Wherey
Lester
C. PD. Trent Undertaking Company
J. W. Jarrell
Stotesbury
Willa Jean
Delia Dean
W. R. Smith, Jr
McKinney Cemetery
Foster Undertaking, Inc
State Police Team Dominates In Department Pistol Match
Company A of the state police swept trophies in a pistol competition. Sergeant Duckworth led with 290 of 300, winning medals from Governor Kump and Superintendent Shingleton. Trooper A J Morgan 282 and Trooper Crit Hall 281 followed as top individuals. Company A also topped team scores over Company B and the northern company. Europe’s famed cocktails to speed service post repeal with Hands Across the Sea among them.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Duckworth
Kump
Sayerintendent
Shingleton
R. le Osborne
A. J. Morgan
Crit Hall
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Sprague Ball Park
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Odd
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Ccc
Craver Advertising CO
Neville St
Calvin Coolidge
Williong-NeSmith
ATS
Europe
W. L. McCray
Beckley Hotel
Real Estate Life and Fire Insurance
A.J. Britton
Ldg
Backjay
Ww. Va
Foster
Mabscott, W. Va
Maytag CO
Newton - Iowa
Maytag
L.B.M. Maytag CO
South Fayette Street
Stanaford Transit Company
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