Sherman Admits Relations With Second Woman In Murder Case
Worcester on September 28 The Associated Press reports Newell murder trial details as Sherman concedes illicit relations with Esther Magill 18 in the case of his wife the 22 year old choir singer. He repeats that the canoe drowning was an accident while admitting prior courtship with Magill and four versions of events earlier.
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Associated Press
Worcester
Mass
Newell
Singletary
Thomas J. Hammond
Esther Magill
Sherman
Aic
Qwen A. Hoban
Miss Magill
Raleigh County Scout District Elects Officers and Chairs
At a Raleigh County district committee meeting on Wednesday evening Ted McDowell was named chairman and E. E. Bibb vice chairman. Dr. A. A. Tieche becomes camping health and safety chairman with others appointed to training finance and court of honor committees. They plan inspections of troop meeting places and aim to finalize merit badge and rank courts before mid October.
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Raleigh
Ted McDowell
E. E. Bibb
A. A. Tieche
Ritchie Ware
Court of Honor
C. R. Jones
Elsworth A. Shriver
Roy D. Millican
Life
Eagle
Scouts Honor Beacon in Beckley Exposition Traffic Control
Troop 65 Beckley scouts under Oscar O Williams helped direct exceptionally heavy traffic during the Smokeless Coal Industrial Exposition in Beckley. They aided police to keep streets clear and earned officials praise for service. Training courses for scout leadership are planned in Helen with five weekly sessions and a six hour hike.
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Beckley
Oscar O. Williams
Pemberton
Memorial Hall
Sophia
Glen White
Eccles
Helen
Winding Gulf
R. V. Twohig
Neville Street
Mr. Twohig
C. R. Jones
Wentworth Williams
Dunbar-Beckley
Wyoming to Get Road Projects in Four Counties
The state road commission plans four construction jobs totaling about 475000 dollars funded by Works Progress funds. Bids due October 15 for 24.928 miles including Pineville Jesse road in Wyoming county and Alderson Alta road in Greenbrier, Wirt Kanawha and Revel Tanner road in Gilmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
State Road Commission
Mortimer W. Smith
Wyoming County
Pineville-Jesse
Greenbrier
Alderson-Alta
Wood
Wirt
Kanawha Station
Gilmer
Revel- Tanner Road
National Furniture Week Observed in Beckley
American Home Week runs September 30 through October 5 highlighting National Furniture Week. Lewis Furniture company Neville Street promotes top value furnishings for winter readiness as part of the nationwide observance aimed at celebrating the importance of the American home and its furnishings.
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Beckley
Lewis Furniture Company
Neville Street
Blue Jay WV Youth Raise Funds and Elect Officials
The Blue Jay community in Blue Jay West Virginia held a weiner roast on Hinton road with many local youths in attendance. The church and P T A held meetings electing officers for the 1935 36 year and noting new church leadership and activities.
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Hinton Road
Grace
Virginia Hull
Tiny Carter
Ruth
Geraldine Payne
Mable
Etta
Hazel
Vivian Shumaker
Joan King
Marie Scarborough
Fitzpatrick
Frances Farley
Roy Blevins
Kenneth Cook
Edward Foster
Robert Lilly
John McDermitt
Edward Wolf
Howard Wolf
Tommy Williams
Paul Shumaker
George Browning
Curtis Hall
Fights Long Group ons Saturday and social visit
Miss Marie Scarborough of Fitzpatrick was Friday evening guest of Miss Etta Shumaker. The note describes a social gathering and an event involving a long group fight on Saturday.
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Marie Scarborough of
Fitzpatrick
Etta Shumaker
Pneumonia Fatal to Eccles Man
William Curtis Reynolds a 22 year old Eccles brakeman died in a local hospital from pneumonia after an illness. He is survived by his parents and several siblings all of Eccles. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at Mount Tabor church with burial in Mount Tabor cemetery under Keyser undertakers. Welch Welch County September 28 back fracture from a 12 foot fall from a stone wall Attaches at Welch hospital report his condition favorable. Mr and Mrs Floyd M Sayre announce the birth of a daughter September 26 at Beckley hospital. The National Tuberculosis Association says stablehand is the most dangerous job for workers aged 16 to 64.
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William Curtis Reynolds
Eccles
C. P. Reynolds
Paul
Quentin
Charles Jr
Robert Eugene Reynolds
Gladys McClure
Mount Tabor
Levi Samuels
Keyser
Associated Press
Welch
W. Va
Emmett Freeman
Mohegan
Welch Hospital
Ox Roast Planned At Amigo Park By U M W A
An ox-roast will be held in Amigo hall park Monday by the Amigo local U M W A to celebrate the settlement of the coal strike. A. D. Cuckler, member of the celebration committee, announced last night that the affair will begin at 11 o clock.
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Amigo Hall
Amigo
A. D. Cuckler
Prominent speakers invited for large meeting
Monday morning plans announce a meeting with over 600 attendees to be accommodated. Local members and friends are invited. The committee includes Cuckler, Haines Haywood, E. H. Morton, and Ed Caudett.
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Besides Cuckler
Haines Haywood
E. H. Morton
Ed Caudett
Welch Clergyman to Hold Service Here
Reverend H. Carlton Fox of Welch will preach at St. Stephens Episcopal Church on Woodlawn Avenue at 11 o'clock this morning.
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Welch
H. Carlton Fox
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Woodlawn Avenue
Beckley Mayoral Candidate Roberts Wriston Profiles
For over twenty five years a successful physician in Beckley. Banker and business man. Three times member City Council. Knows the needs of Beckley and familiar with City Government.
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Beckley
Beckley Voters Eye Recorder-Treasurer Candidate
A Beckley native, 29 years old, described as capable sober honest and accommodating, seeks Recorder-Treasurer role to maintain city records. The candidate Verne Scott of 125 Oakwood Ave is presented with emphasis on trust and integrity.
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Verne Scott
Oakwood Ave
Beckley
Verne Scott Beckley
W. Va
Beckley merchant vows decade of vigilance for city’s growth
For thirty years a thrifty local merchant, now one of Beckley’s largest property owners, pledges to spend wisely to maximize returns. He promises constant attention to Beckley and citizens’ interests and to remain alert to local concerns.
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Beckley
Prominent Beckley Ice Cream Manager Honored for Service
Harry L. Watkins, manager of Beckley Ice Cream Company and longtime local business figure, is described as diligent, capable, honest, and dependable in leadership over sixteen years in the community.
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Beckley Ice Cream Company
Peters Seen as East Beckley Council Hopeful
Longtime East Beckley merchant John Peters enjoys strong local regard for integrity and industry. Residents in the East End urge voters elsewhere to elect him to the City Council for capable representation.
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East Beckley
Beckley
East End
John Peters
Tey
Council
Ramsey Urged To Seek Beckley City Council Seat
Beckley barber Fred Ramsey longtime leader of the Central Labor Board and State Journeymen Barbers Association is urged by friends to run for Council. He is respected for his hard work and keen judgment which would benefit Beckley.
Beckley Seeks Managerial Help From Lee Burleson
E Lee Burleson of 21 Woodlawn Ave offers to help Beckley govern its expanding tax monies. Burleson runs the Burleson Motor Company, is a large property holder, and consents to run for office, promising to use private business experience for Beckley’s benefit.
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Beckley
Lee Burleson
Burleson Motor Company
Burleson
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Mabel Mannix
Marquette University
Milwaukee
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Marquette
Associated Presse
Wyoming
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Blue Jay, W. Va
Weiner
Young People's
Young People’s
Glenn Small
Hazel Shumaker
Grather Richmond
Frances Lilly
Concord College
A. G. Lilly
Emery Pettry
L. H. Shumaker
Fred Carter
Charles Rallyson
Joe Furrico
Charles
Buster Rallyson
Holly Bower
Alta Vista
Sylvia Matherley
Birch Phillips
Carl Stover
Gloria
Adam Payne
Beaver
Levi Ritchie
Methodist Church
Theron Hayes
Phyllis June
Pennsylvania
Hayes
Fred Small
W. ¥. King
Joan [King
Ath
Louisiana
New Orleans
Cleveland Dear
Floyd M. Sayre
The
Beckley Hospital
National Tuberculosis Association
Amigo Park
Beckley National Exchange Bank
Twater Kent
Falta
Hein
Welle the
RADIO
Seriecanal
Raleigh Radio & Refrigerator Co
Bair Bldg
Beckley, W. Va
Robert Wriston
Neville St
Gus Farris
East Main St
Harry L. Watkins
Center St
South Kanawha St
Fred Ramsey
Ellison Ave
E. Lee Burleson
Woodlawn Ave
Robert Wriston Beckley
E. L. Burleson Beckley
Gus Farris Beckley
John Peters Beckley
W. Ramsey Beckley
Harry L. Watkins Beckley
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