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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1929

Page

9

Beckley Sees $22,350 Annual Saving From New Light Rates

A Beckley committee reports residential lighting rates have been cut from a flat 10 cents per kWh to mixed scale rates ending as low as 3.6 cents per kWh with discounts for prompt payment. The plan also introduces a promotional rate for multi-use residential circuits and sets minimum charges. The changes are projected to save domestic consumers about $22,350 annually.

Beckley West Virginia Utilities Company Messrs Geo. A. Watkins L. H. Davis Geo. W. Bright Chamber of Commerce Geo. W. Bair E. Bibb Harry Anderson H.w.h Kow.b H. Bo Utilities “Company

Helen Man in Charge of New Ford Agency

The Rufus Eagan residence property in Fayetteville has been sold to the Warden Motor Company of Mt. Hope. The moving of the residence and a large front garage are planned, with Karl Warden named manager of the Fayetteville Ford agency.

Helen Man New Ford Agency Rufus Eagan Fayetteville Frank McCobb Warden Motor Company Mt. Hope L. C. Patterson Okey Patterson Karl Warden Ford Agency Hefen Smokeels “Coal Company Gertrude Jackson John Swain Willie Woody Thomas Woody Louise Dobson Annie Onion Ruby Naomie Saylor Alexander Johnson John Payne Catherine Johnson Beardiorks Craig J. A.elcher Leona d Howard H. C. Hargrove Mallie Hickman New York Louis Hickman James Dyer

Austin questioned on lobbying in Washington

Harry A. Austin, an official of the United States Beet Sugar Association, was questioned in connection with lobbying activities in Washington.

Associated Press Harry A. Austin The United States Beet Sugar Association Washington

Local Colored Church Notices Signal Revival and Services

Local colored churches publish revival meetings and Sunday schedules. Ethiopican United Church of Christ Zion reports nightly revival with Bishop Glastien and a Sunday message titled The Voice of His Word. Ben Ezer Baptist and Central St Baptist detail Sunday school and sermons, with community leaders named and event dates referenced.

J. C. Gresham Mary Jackson HW. E. Dobbs East Beckiey Ethiopian United Church OF Christ Zion Glastien Benezer Baptist Church Philip. F. King Buths Tis B. Mn Central ST. Baptist Church

Community notes mix studies dinners and plays

Sunday School lessons and church addresses entertain at New Hope Baptist. The Mary B Tolbert Study Club met with a covered dish supper and planned a book drive. A Stratton high school musical cantata Saul drew a large audience and praise for the cast and crew. Local visits and social events fill a page with guests, travels, and party reports.

Mary B. Tolbert New Hope Baptist Church L. B. Dandridge Booker I Washington Saul Stratton High School Helpingsland Club M. E. Lawson Bessie Young Cleo Blakey

Debenture plan approved again by Senate vote

The Senate today approved the export debenture plan as part of a pending measure, retaining core elements of the proposal. Senator Norris argued it would make tariffs effective on surplus farm commodities and equalize rural and industrial fortunes, while Senator Jukes warned against it and favored Farm Relief and tariff options. The roll call stood 42 to 34. Also noted, an October scene shows an apple tree in full bloom in Freeportstown, Pa.

Associated Press Washington Uct Senitite Surin Tacieties Senate Chie Norris Republican Nebraska Jukes

Grant Writ of Error in Mullens Bank Case

The state supreme court granted a writ of error to the First National Bank of Williamson from a Wyoming county circuit court decision in the Central Trust company receiver against the closed Mullens Bank. The lower court denied a $1,028 lien claimed by the Williamson bank on the closed bank’s assets.

Supreme Court First National Bank of Williamson Wyoming County Central Trust Company Mule Lens Williamson Bank

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Committee On Light and Power Rates K.w.b Palace Theatre Matthews A. M. EB Arch J. F. Bennett Anna’l. Anderson Elli Robinson First Baptist Church New Beckley B. CG. Hitter Lev. C.F. W Sunt School Elizabr Price Abs J. Howar Ychevrolet Chevrolet Universal Appeal INCE COCTE Steet Cours Bedas Michigan Chevrolet National WEEE Clack Beckley, W. VA Ational S. P. Dillard A. L. Peck Hey Hl. Mitchell Rev. Davis St. C. Hargrove J. S. Butts Hey. Philip F. King Charles Calloway Ballard Early Mary Crouse Leon Braswell L. B. Jones J. A. Belcher Imeeling Richmond George Robinson Meneta Frank Leftridge Sau Dolly Ed Walker Stanaford Robert Clayborne Welle Milton Robert Lillian Leftridge Roanoke Charleston Belya Hobinson Glen White W.W. Saunders Mosby G. W. Whiling Montgomery Beatrice Ferry Delene Washington Gak Hill James Smitts Amigo Sylvester ‘Taylor Brooklyn Faura Ruth Fall B.C. i. Muefield Alice Mall F. £. Callaway Margaret Elis Hound Table Tilsl Freemansburg Mullens Bank Associated Presa W. L. McCray Osteopath Beckley Hotel Expert Watch Repairing Service Barker Jewelry Co EE Rover Aeaal A. J. Bretton Court Houm Eriez Tomers Sumer ERIE Amere Gas Utilities Co Heber Street W. VA
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