Becken Campaign Sees Nonpartisan Effort Collapse
The effort to nominate a nonpartisan city ticket collapses amid cross party endorsements. C G Wood is shown on both Citizens and Republican tickets, signaling policy clashes with Mayor Hedrick. The paper predicts a Democratic victory, backing Roosevelt era policies and Beckley’s need for economical, steady governance.
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G. Wood
Citizens
Republican
G.C. Hedrick
Waoll
Wood
Hedrick
Hana
Ted McDowell
The
Register
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Kump
Beckley
Petition for Re Hearing on Tax Levy Limits
Maxwell petitions the state seeks a rehearing after a Supreme Court ruling limiting levies under the tax limitation amendment. Maxwell argues contract law forbids abrogating obligations while the dissent favors using levies to meet public debt first. The split centers on whether debt obligations or revenue used to satisfy them should prevail.
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Haymond
Maxwell
Suprem Court
Imajority
Governmental necessity precedes debt payments in levy ruling
The court explains that governmental functions are prerequisites to revenue collection and debt service. It notes the amendment grants indirect tax authority to the legislature and a public voting path to raise levies, while Raleigh county faces shortfalls. The 4-1 majority upholds property levy limits as absolute, with little chance for a re hearing to alter legislative action.
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Maxwell
Raleigh
Compliance Board Instructions Emphasize Realities of Small Business
General Johnson directs the local NRA compliance board to pursue cooperation over punishment. The text notes small business difficulties and a push to help, with many firms sacrificing to support the movement and keep workers paid. Uncooperative stores face penalties, but the board will gather facts before escalating to higher authority.
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General Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Genoa Man Switches from Republican to Democrat
John Jackson of Genoa, long time Republican, has joined the Democratic ranks after voting split tickets last November. He cites Roosevelt's leadership and says he will support Democratic candidates for the rest of his life. He asked that his switch be reported to explain the change to former Republican associates.
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John Jackson
Genoa
Roosevelt
Jackson
Webster Echo
Mr O Brien Nepotism Controversy Strains WV Politics
Mohrov Walchman condemns Secretary of State O Brien for appointing his son as chief clerk. The letter argues the move damages O Brien and the party, citing West Virginia public hostility to family appointments and calling for resignation, though unlikely.
Registerings A Column Of Comment And Criticism
A column by Alphonso lampoons local politics and society figures, noting alleged conflicts of interest and public borrowing. It cites a Friday night convention and jokes about political ticket dynamics while weaving in social anecdotes and names from Ghent and nearby areas.
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G. C
Citizens Jacket
Talks to Parents About Changing Codes of Manners
Brooke Peters Church argues that modern civilization needs a new nursery code teaching fair play and mutual respect to prevent a drift toward matriarchy as women gain equal rights. He warns of lingering chivalry heritage and stresses balanced guidance for boys and girls.
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Brooke Peters
Beckley Area Social and Business Visitors List
Odd visitors from W Va include Edward Wallace A A Cooper and Mrs Stella Farley in Beckley. Mrs Ellen Bryant of Logan County visits family ill in Bryson Wood area. Doris Bryson Wood and others travel for business. Marie Plummer from Stotesbury visits Stanley Johnson family.
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Edward Wallace
A. A. Cooper
Stella Farley
Beckley
Ellen Bryant
Ethel
Longan County
Ave. Fink
Bryson Wood
Doris
Marie Plummer
Stotesbury
Stanley Johnson
Lewis Thompson
David
Gene
Tommy
Lydia Farley
Louis Meadows
M. J. Meadows
Jap Fink
O. C. Connor
Vera Hawley
Moss
Basil Hawley
Rhodell
Wind powered light plant adapts car bulb for home use
Abernathy Texas September 23 a farm youth K T Marquis uses a wind powered roof generator to charge a radio battery powering a 32 candlepower car light bulb in his room. The setup includes a Wind-maler on the roof and a small generator supplying the electricity.
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Associated Press
Abernathy
Tex
K. T. Marquis
Lebrun reimburses cyclist for bicycle damage in Mut
President Lebrun in Mut France paid 100 francs to Marcel Stenger after a cyclist rider knocked him down. Stenger sent an apology and the president sent the compensation as restitution for the damage.
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Associated Press
Mut
France
Lebrun
Marcel Stenger
Outrageous Fortune A Pana Wentiworth
The muddled tale follows Caroline Leigh chasing Nesta Rid dell after a wreck on the Alice Arden. A hospital visit, a discovered letter signed Caroline, and a suspected mistaken husband propel a quest to unite with Nesta while fear and intrigue unfold.
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Alice Arden
Nesta Riddell
Nurs
Caroline
Nesta
Jim's Fogged Memory Awakens at Tom's House
Jim lies recovering at Tom and Min's place in Ledington after a coast trip and an Elston cottage hospital rescue. Nesta Riddell and Min piece together his missing week as he wrestles with foggy memories and a haunting voice from a dream.
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Jimmy
Jin
Nesta Riddell
Que
Tom
Min
Nesta
Tie
Awa
Ledington
Glasgow
Arden
Elston Sands
Elston Cottage Hospital
J. B. Lippingall
Epworth League party honors Edith Epperley in Blue Jay West Virginia
Miss Edith Epperley hosted a friendly gathering at her Blue Jay home Thursday evening as a courtesy to the Epworth League. A long list of attendees, including Miss Pauline Hart, Miss Garnet Crook, Miss Tiny Carter, and many others, shared chat andRefreshments. Visiting relatives and neighbors joined the event from Bed Thursday night and Make Scott.
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Edith Epperley
Epworth League
Pauline Hart
Garnet Crook
Tiny Carter
Pauline
Andriel Torrico
Frances
Wyanette Freeman
Wilma
Eva
Grather Richmond
Joan King
Marie Plumley
Eula Elliott
Blanchetta
Hazel
Vivian Shumaker
Clara Carter
Magdalene
Ruth Payne
Ruby Martin
Ray Elliot
Boyce Tench
Teddie Meadows
Paul Shumaker
Earl Persinger
James Pugh
Lawrence Wolf
McRae Martin
Areland Martin
Grayton Smith
Cecil Martin
Darrell Freeman
Wayne
Bluing Used to Sign Oklahoma Cotton Contracts
In Noldenville Oklahoma on September 23 officials ran out of pencils as cotton growers rushed to sign contracts. Workers dipped sharpened slicks in a bottle of bluing to complete signatures and keep the process moving.
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Associated Press
Noldenville
Oklo
Oklahoma
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Grover‘ Sweeney
Pearl Sweeney
Ghent
A. FE. Fink
Will Roles
Barn
Lewis Fink
Teddy
Earl
O. A. Akers
A. E. Fink
Estel Bryant
Norman Sciles
Minnie Bryant
Logan County
L. S. Hatcher
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Erick Summers
Madaline
Basil Simmons
G. Vs. Simmons
Clifford Young
Jumping Branch
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Odd, W. Va
Hollywood
Wong
Lulu
L. Lusky
MGM
Pin
Asietron
Iil
Lasky
Nike Bump
Pana Wentiworth
Chapter
Jim
Blue Jay, W. Va
Richmond
Curtis Hall
Omar Elliott
James Lilly
W. E. King
Joan
Blanche Shumaker
Lew Shumaker
James Freeman
Lloyd Dobpins
Fred Lilly
Makescott
Grant Lilly
Bluing
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