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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1932
Page
4
A column from Beckley humorously catalogs odd town trends from bandana pajamas to corrugated ice cream dishes. It pokes fun at Royster Fertilizers ads and local shop signs while riffing on school openings, police dog signs, and Sheriff Meadows duties with playful asides about local characters and literature.
Local Colored News reports special services this month at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. P. F. King preaching morning and evening. Morning theme Why Calvary and thrift address by Prof. E. L. Morton. evening theme The Man Among the Tombs. Central Street Baptist also holds regular services with Rev. J. T. Bennett. Sunday school 2:30 pm led by Deacon E. M. Clark.
Fragmentary reminiscence hints at a communal tale session, inviting participants to recount episodes by candlelight as an order to share stories. The tone recalls old theater of memory with a brisk, collective literary impulse and a hint of playful rebellion.
Local society notes list numerous visitors and guests over the weekend including Mrs Emma Houchins of Mc Alpin and Mrs Fanny Cary with son A J Cary from La kin visiting R O Cary and family. Also named are Lite Armilta Greer in Huntington, Miss Katie Deason in Montgomery, Miss Alice Hubbard from Sullivan, Rev J A Divers and son Ferwin visiting N J Logan, and Lucinda Goode with Ophelia visiting Lee Hawkins in Minden. Others include W S Burton visiting J B Garrington in Skelton, and Labor Day guests of C B Dodson in Hemphill plus updates on D Carrington’s illness recovery and Hall sisters business trips to Jasper.
Sullivan West Virginia area residents hosted relatives and friends from Bedford East Beckley Fireco and Atlanta for weekend fishing trips on Indian Creek and Bull Falls. Local social visits included shopping in Beckley and attendance at a funeral. Several residents were noted as visiting family in nearby towns and townspeople welcomed guests from Barboursville Point Pleasant and Springton.
Mrs Bertha Thompson and family hosted visitors while Cecil Treadway spent the weekend at Scarbro and Beckley. Beckley and Mabscott residents attended gatherings, with Louise Pullares marrying Joe Herrace of Mabscott on Saturday and plans for a Pennsylvania trip. Local families extend sympathy for a baby’s death as Mildred Daniels hosted a corn roast in honor of Delma Smith of Ansted.
Mr and Mrs M C Hann entertained friends Saturday night in honor of Miss Golda Hull of Northfork. Guests included Ben Biggs Ralph Bruffman Boyd Maddy Lenora Cook and many others from Beckley Raleigh Shady Spring and surrounding areas. The gathering featured games dancing and refreshments amid a series of weekend and Sunday visits from local families.
The Associated Press records a mixed weekend stock performance with a late rally after readers were buoyed by favorable car readings. Major industrials mostly held, while rails led gains and freight stats showed seasonal improvement. Market uncertainty remained ahead of the U S Steel unfilled tonnage report.
Residents from four Southern West Virginia counties gathered at Kessler's Cross Lanes to mark the Civil War battle’s anniversary. The all day event, run by the Carni fex Ferry Battleground Park commission, featured speakers including gubernatorial candidates T C Townsend and H G Kump and other state officials and candidates from both parties.
Odd West Virginia families, including the Wallaces and Lillies, visit relatives in Princeton and nearby areas. Guests include Ray Meadows, Velimer Lilly, Orin Vines and sons, plus others from Beckley and Ellison Ridge. Milburn Walker moves to a new house at Winding Gulf. Marvin Dailey, a one armed Kansas City golfer, plays 78 at Old Mission.
NBC coast to coast carries a West Virginia program from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. as part of General Motors Parades of the States. Erna Rapee conducts an opening orchestra number with features including Bruce Barton tribute, state songs, McCrary Brothers, and coal mine themed pieces showcasing West Virginia before a national radio audience.
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