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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
6
The Raleigh Register and its editor and manager are shown in the foreign advertising representation section, indicating the paper’s association with the American press and advertising network through regional offices.
Governor MacCorkle opposes a proposed constitutional road amendment citing legislative doubt and taxation fears. Editors and outsiders see a state run system as practical, with auto licenses funding bonds. Advocates argue state highways would boost commerce and showcase West Virginia resources to travelers.
A discussion praises state highways as the key to uniting East and West travel, viewing the project as a major driver of broad advancement across West Virginia. The speaker emphasizes the potential impact on travel and development throughout the state.
Beckley warns of dwindling Mabscott water as wells run dry and urges conservation. citizens are advised to prepare private wells for possible use. a coal mine may have affected the supply. Governor Cox receives backing from friends and campaign managers for the presidency.
E A Bennett, former Beckley merchant, died suddenly Sunday night at his Valley Heights home near Peace Springs from heart failure. In ill health, he had recently sought medical treatment in Charleston. He moved here with his wife fifteen years ago and ran a mercantile business and served as postmaster at Valley Heights. He was about 55 and is survived by his wife.
Miss Eva Darlington came back last week from a business trip visiting Balti more Maryland and Charleston.
Local groups including the West Virginia State Horticultural Society and the West Virginia Retail Jewelers' Association back the Good Roads Amendment. They urge members to vote for the measure to authorize state bonds up to 50 million dollars to fund road construction and related projects at Martins and Bluefield during annual meetings and conventions.
The West Virginia Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Morgantown urged ratification of a proposed constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to authorize a state bond issue up to 50 million dollars for constructing permanent roads.
The United Commercial Travelers of Huntington West Virginia express hearty support for the project to construct good roads and for the proposed November 1920 constitutional amendment allowing the Legislature to issue bonds to build a system of state roads.
The Huntington Automobile Club voices strong support for the Proposition to build a state wide good roads system and for the amendments to be voted on November 2, 1920, aiming to amend the constitution.
The West Virginia Federation of Labor at its Bluefield state convention endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment creating a statewide highway system linking all counties and pledged support to secure ratification.
The American Legion of West Virginia endorses the proposed amendment and pledges active support to advance the movement to Pull West Virginia Out of the Mud at the State Convention in Charleston.
The Raleigh County Post endorses the proposed constitutional amendment to allow building a state highway system. It would connect county seats with hard surfaced roads, backing the plan as a vital public works initiative supported by the American Legion.
The West Virginia Retail Clothiers Association urges every member to support the amendment and asks voters to ratify it on November 2 at the polls during their Huntington convention.
The West Virginia Lumber and Builders' Supply Dealers' Association convention in Huntington endorses the proposed good roads amendment to the state constitution.
The Logan Coal Operators' Association pledges unanimous support to the campaign to pull West Virginia out of the mud. The Winding Gulf Coal Operators' Association joins by subscribing to the West Virginia Good Roads Federation to conduct this effort.
The West Virginia Credit Men Association at Clarksburg endorsed the West Virginia Good Roads Federation and its constitutional amendment, pledging to assist in voter education to push this major enterprise forward.
The Trans-Allegheny Good Roads Association in White Sulphur Springs met to discuss a progressive roadway movement and extend their endorsement of the effort.
The West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association at its Huntington convention urges backing the proposed amendment and asks members and voters to ratify it at the November 2 election, linking road access to industrial and economic development.
Monroe county minister Rev. Robert B. Hudson urged church members to back road improvements to aid rural worship. He warned impassable winter roads hinder church attendance, hinder revival of the countryside, and urged churches to lead highway work as a duty to prepare a way for the Lord.
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