Beckley Seeks Civil Works Aid for Street and Sewer Plans
Beckley officials led by Mayor Hedrick report progress on sewer line extensions and street work after state Civil Works Administration funding was pursued yesterday. They note lack of funds and materials as hurdles, with ten days passed since project submissions and city tax collections halted, yet city leaders vow to overcome delays and push needed improvements.
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Beckley
State Civil Works Administration
Hedrick
Monetary policy clash stirs Roosevelts critics and allies
The editorial argues that Roosevelt faces fierce criticism and cautious policy shifts amid calls by AL Smith and financial interests in New York. It notes debates over who should control currency power and whether Congress will push a sweeping monetary program when the new session begins.
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Roosevelt
Sprague
al Smith
Jias
Smith
New York
President Roosevelt Heralds Stability in Monetary Debate
The article argues Roosevelt will not ignore public clamor and aims for balanced policy. It notes the gold-buying inflation tactic as a tool to steady bond market confidence and deter disorder between debtor and creditor interests. Returning from Warm Springs, the President plans renewed involvement in the monetary dispute.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs
NRA Editorial Praises New Deal Recovery Plan
The Ladies' Home Journal hails the National Recovery Administration as a unifying economic force. It argues NRA coordinates production and distribution, raises wages, extends hours, and prompts consumer spending, with women as major shoppers driving recovery. The piece frames NRA as a pioneering social program aiming to restore prosperity and daily life through shared sacrifice and increased purchasing power.
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NRA
Ladies’ Home Journal
Tan
America
Guinan Compared To McPherson In Publicity Show
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch notes that Tex Guinan and Aimee Semple McPherson paralleled each other in using publicity to fuel their careers. It contrasts McPherson’s religious image with Guinan’s show business persona, praising Guinan as open and candid while labeling McPherson a religionist figure.
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Tex Guinan
Aimee Semple McPherson
McPherson Tlatton
Texas Guinan
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Registerings A Column Of Comment And Criticism
A column of commentary by Alphonso mixes quips and observations on life and society. It threads jokes about Christmas shopping, bank and money policy, and odd social puzzles with local social news and a note on a funeral in Calloway Heights.
Epworth League Seville Highlights Costume Winners
In Blue Jay West Virginia the Epworth League held a regular monthly sevial a lively party with guests and a lucky theme. Arthur Carter won best costume while a large list of attendees including Blanche Shumaker Madylene Freeman Pauline Torrico Ruth Payne Edith Epperley Wyandotte Freeman Frances Lillis Joan King Ella Shumaker Mabel Shumaker Mildred Warl Tiny Garter Geraldine Payne and Marie Scarborough of Fitzpatrick were noted among others.
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Epworth League
Tim Hart
Arthur Carter
Blanche Shumaker
Madylene Freeman
Pauline
Andris Torrico
Ruth Payne
Edith Epperley
Wyandotte Freeman
Frances Lillis
Joan King
Ella
Mabel Shumaker
Frances Freeman
Vena
Pauline Hart
Eula Elliott
Hazel
Vivian Shamaker
Mildred Warl
Tiny Garter
Geraldine Payne
Boyce
Leonard Tench
Carmic Pugh
Ireland Martin
Steward Wolf
Clayton
Ernest Smith
Ed Wolf
Harry J. Grime
Met
Bil Smith
Walter Freeman
Frank Skaggs
Joe Pugh
Arthur Cadler
Earl Versinger
Wayne Richmond
Darrell Freeman
Ray
Omar Elliot
Paul Shumaker
James Pugh
Mary Career
Marie Scarborough
Fitzpatrick
Entertaining at Home by Brooke Peters
A columnist laments the shift from simple home child parties to lavish events. She argues that elaborate invitations, hotel venues, and theater outings erode the traditional home as a gathering space for kids under twelve. The piece predicts a future return to simpler celebrations as children resist excess.
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Brooke Peters
Hono
Kenya Finds Rare Storks Near Nairobi
A colony of hammer headed storks, a rare bird that builds a nest resembling a young haystack, has been found near Nairobi, Kenya. The discovery was reported from the capital region on November 25 by The Associated Press.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Mona Barrie Breaks Into Film Fame on a Southern Set
Australian born Mona Barrie, entering pictures reluctantly, test-passed after a Fox scout spotted her in New York. She stars in Carolina with Janet Gaynor and Lionel Barrymore, set on a turn of the century South Carolina plantation. The exterior colonial mansion and a recreated Mars Blair general store were built for authenticity.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Mona Barrie
Pictures
Melbourne
Australia
England
New York
London
Fifth Avenue
Carolina
Janet Gaynor
Lionel Barrymore
Paul Green
House of Gonnelly
South Carolina
Mars Blair
Florence County
Weekend guests from Glen Morgan and nearby towns
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin hosted the past weekend with the Martins’ in laws Mr. and Mrs. Ovie Wills of Danville visiting. Additional visits included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ferguson from Mount View with Evert Adkins family, Abs. Dr. McChaw from Pipestem visiting, Mrs. James Pettry visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Wadden, Glen Hedrick, Sun Ohio. Mrs. Darius Tench of Blue Jay visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hedrick, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mannix among the guests.
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Raymond Martin
Ovie Wills
Danville
Lee Ferguson
Mount View
Evert Adkins
View
Frank James
Abs
McChaw
Pipestem
James Pettry
William Wadden
Glen Hedrick
Sun
Ohio
Darius ‘Tench
Blue Jay
W. J. Hedrick
Jerry Mannix
Forbidden Valley Synopsis Rovers in Canadian Northwest
Curt Tennyson agrees to chase criminals with Paul St. Claire to Mus sian Lake. They pursue Karakhan and the group behind a Russian Lake post. Sonya Nichols, rescued from evil dealings, recounts the Cossack post history and a lingering Indian retaliation claim.
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Curt Tennyson
Hoyal
Gor Karakhan
Tratrail
Gurt
Paul St. Claire
Canadian Northwest
Mussian Lake
Curt Kna
Sonya Nichols
Sonya Ds
Russian Lake
Sonya
Massacre Room Echoes On Old Fort Trail
Curt and Sonya explore the massacre room at the old fort where Cossacks and Klosphees clashed. Curt recalls the brutality of the czarist era and clashes with Sonya over politics as tension rises between them.
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Chile
Sonya
Tellacet
Lilluar
Gurt
Fort McMurray
Inspector Jamieson
Indian Bureau
Jamieson
Lilluar Mountains
Klosohves
Sikannt
Montreal
Rosalie Maron
Tetort
Curt
Devil’s Club
Mr. Ratston
Pacific Coast
Russia
Canada
Local Notices and Birth Announcements
The column lists visits by Mike Filzpatrick and Alfred Pack relatives, Claude Sweet staying in Camp Allen, Beckley guests Mrs. Madeline NeNeil and Mr. Robert Deek, and births announced by Mr. and Mrs. TK Lester Hazel Dell born November 20 and by Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Ward a daughter born November 17. Joplin stores repurpose old steel oil barrels into stove fittings costing 34 cents each for destitute homes.
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Mike Filzpatrick
Glen Hedrick
Alfred Pack
Jess Pack
Claude Sweet
Camp Allen
Raymond Martin
Robert Deek
Beckley
Madeline NeNeil
Frank James
TK. Lester
Hazel Dell
H. P. Ward
Joplin
Hayes to Preach Thanksgiving Day Service
The annual community Thanksgiving service by the churches of the city will be held next Thursday at ten o'clock in Christiana Church. Rev J M Mayes, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will deliver the sermon. The offering goes to charity and the public is urged to attend. NRA Tabet on coats suits and dresses assures women shoppers garments are made under reasonable working conditions.
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J. M. Mayes
First Baptist Church
NRA
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Alphonso
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Boston Transcript
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W. E. King
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Danny Jim
Charleston
Daphene
June
Wheeler
Virgil
Pat Wheeler
Vena Hart
Vivian Gilkerson
Bruce Gilkerson
Avery Gilkerson
Mrs. Weaver
Glen Rogers
Blue Jay, W. Va
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W. Va
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Forbidden Valley
the Old Fort
Gore
France
Paul
William B. Mowery
Hayes
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