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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1936
Page
2
The Raleigh Register provides an item labeled Evening, Saturday, and Sunday Morning editions. The notice outlines edition timing and publication window for readers seeking Friday night through Sunday morning coverage.
A fragmentary clipping discusses self-styled King Anthony, Henry VIII descendant claims, and an American plan for an assistant king as 50,000 Londoners are urged to seek coronation. It notes Chicago Mayor William Thompson as a Republican counter to royal restoration, and critiques Raleigh County voting booths and Republican debt.
The Register notes Raleigh county faces cost and storage challenges for untrammeled ballots, arguing booths are desirable but not essential. It cites tight budgets, social security funding needs, and potential disruption if election expenses exceed limits. The piece mocks campaign spite driving booth mandates and favors simple voting options.
The piece notes that after repeal, whisky and beer prices fell but many old brewers refuse store bought options. Distributors report demand for homemade mixes remains, with hobbyists buying ingredients but not full equipment. Some legal whiskies imitate flavors cheaply, yet seasoned makers prefer traditional tastes and methods.
Dr Frederick Fleming, after a Europe return, maintains that ministers should declare a moratorium on preaching. He argues pews are only one third full and people lack interest in pulpit offerings, suggesting a period of worship without sermons would strengthen the church. He acknowledges the idea has merit but questions who would keep churches organized if pastors stop reminding congregations of their needs.
In a Wichita speech of October 13, 1936, President Roosevelt argued that urban prosperity depends on farmer welfare and urged unity among workers and farmers. The piece criticizes Landon for tailored messages to cities and countryside, asserting political rhetoric hides real policy and risks erasing lessons of mutual dependence.
Report from Pemberton seventh grader Bert Samples about finding a vine bearing black and red berries with blooms in the woods near his home. He showed it to his teacher L V Harvey to verify the tale as locals joke about a no-winter year and urge a chamber folder on pleasant Beckley weather. Dr F Banks notes the passing of a revered local figure from yesterday.
Harold M. Riffe recalls a rugged tobacconist once seen near Appomattox Virginia noting the decline of old time chewing. He laments modern scrap tobacco and contrasts it with genuine Mule or Apple plugs, describing dramatic reactions to real chewing tobacco.
Central Press analysis of the conflict between John L. Lewis led CIO and the AFL over recognition of delegates after suspending CIO affiliated unions. Lewis rejects compromise or court action. AFL seeks cautious yields. The piece frames AFL as labor aristocracy and CIO as aiming for a broad, cross group alliance.
A compact humor piece riffing on business optimism and social folly. Wry lines critique trends, traffic signals, poetry, law, autumns colors, and a quirky auto trailer ad. The satirical tone skewers stubborn arguments and common sense flaws with witty one liners.
An odd reminiscence contrasts tobacco chewing's mock bravado with legal vanity and jury perceptions. A Raleigh notice reports Zona Bowling's pole bean feat, a vine growing to the top and bursting a ground pole loose as a tobacco chewer spits, while local exhibits at Black Diamond show bound books and bound volumes.
A conference chaired by Prime Minister Metaxas calls for better Greek American relations. The committee aims to expand Greek schools and consulates in the U S, improve trans Atlantic liner service, boost trade, and simplify travel for Americans of Greek origin to visit Greece.
Miss Agnes Vipperman, senior honor student, serves as president of Woodrow Wilson High School's student council and news editor of the school paper. Other officers include Miss Silea Cappellari as secretary, Miss Ann Ware as assistant secretary, and Miss Nancy Ballengee with Glenn Webb as vice president. The president holds multiple roles in the athletic association and classroom offices.
Reading notes on H Gordon Garbedian The March of Science and A Frederick Collins The March of Chemistry and Karl K Darrow The Renaissance of Physics. The review highlights mechanical progress weather research and tangible outcomes of science noting the evolving book industry as writers translate discoveries for readers.
Terence Madoxy provides police with evidence about Ambrose Lawson’s kidnapping ring and drugs a club crowd to sleep. Lawson is captured and charged with murder. Mahony is suspected in Ruthrose’s death while Barwyon hides Aldden atony. Fatty Danset’s impressions of Lawson’s eyes are taken.
Ruth Fraser is brought to Dale Street garage by a car after a tense standoff. Mahony grabs her in relief, while Lawson taunts them from a doorway and pledges to force his own terms. Ruth expresses trust and readiness for whatever comes, as Mahony braces to protect her amid police scrutiny and looming danger.
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