Youths sought as abductors in Cincinnati case
Warrants were issued for three Huntington youths identified as the abductors of Durse Wilson who said his car was commandeered and driven 170 miles to Wayne where filling stations were robbed in Chesapeake Ohio and East Huntington. FBI believes federal kidnapping law may apply due to crossing state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Durse Wilson
Cincinnati
Lon Whitten
Whitten
Ehief
Wilson
Wayne
Chesapeake
Leo K. Cook
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Nazi Pressure Intensifies Over French Cabinet Shakeup
Reports describe Abetz visiting Paris amid guarded censorship after Laval’s resignation. German officials and French guards swore formal salutes as observers noted potential German threats to occupy all of France or demand harsher terms. Weygand’s Africa leadership could complicate any occupation plan. Laval reportedly proposed passage of German troops through unoccupied France to ease Italian morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Laval
Petain
Abetz
Laval
Hotel du Parc
France
Paris
Germany
Nazifuehrer
Bern
Axis
Maxime Weygand
French Africa
Hitler
Weygand
Italy
Libya
Ohio Electors Vote for FDR and Wallace in Senate
In Columbus the Ohio electoral college met in the state senate chamber and cast 24 electors for Franklin D Roosevelt and 2 for Henry A Wallace. The two hour session produced $503.40 in total expenses with electors receiving $343.40 in travel and $260 each in compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Senate
Ohio
Velt
A. Wallace
Ohio Eleccollege
Alfred M. Cohen
Cincinati
Electoral College
College
Reserve officers ordered to active duty in West part
Three reserve officers were ordered to active duty with the U S Army. Lt M BecPheren Beckley Bernard J Moore Chester Ames Warren of Welch and G Talbott of Fort to join service with the men yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westpart
U. S
Yesterpo
G. Talbott
Fort To
Funeral services set for Eugene Hale dairyman
Funeral services for Eugene Witten Hale 32 well known dairyman of Falls Mills road will be held at First Methodist church Bluefield Va at 2 30 this afternoon. Rev W S Barberry and Dr E A Shugart officiate Burial in Maple Hill cemetery Bluefield Va Hale died from injuries suffered in last Thursday auto accident His lungs were punctured by a rib and he was on oxygen at the hospital before death State Trooper A E Andes said Roy Tuck Tickle driver of the car overturning after a rear tire blew out was not at fault no charges filed He leaves parents several brothers and sisters with active and honorary pallbearers named Friends delivering cars asked to be at Falls Mills road by 1 30 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Witten Hale
Falls Mills Road
First Methodist Church
Bluefield
W. S. Barberry
E. A. Shugart
Maple Hill
Hale
Troper
A. E. Andes
Virginia
Roy “Tuck” Tickle
Falls Mills
Tickle
J. M. Hale
Charles Joseph M
George
R. A
Walter
Woodrow
Emmett
Claude
James
George Backus
Juletta Bee Hale
Kelley Harvey
Jack Hale
Jim Tickle
Grover Harry
Whitt Harry
Don Harry
Claude Harry
Ernest Harry
Cecil Shelton
Elmer Burton
Fred Green
Fred Amato
Rufus Matthews
W. W. Brumfield
Roy Barnett
Sid Barnett
Jack Rose
Alfred Tiggs
Henry Summers
Vernon Ruble
Paul Peters
Ezra Mathena
Sidney Hale
James Lambert
William Ayers
C. L. Weeks
Charles Fox
Monore Slade
Lacy Croy
Dave Neal
Fred Davidson
Eva Burton
Robert Mahood
Louise Hill
Anna Lee Stowers
Derrell Douthat
Margaret Shelton
R. W. Tabor, Jr
Prank Tabor
Albert L McGlothlin 170 Dies After Long Illness in Raven
Albert Lorin McGlothlin of Raven Va died Sunday night at a Richlands hospital after a long illness. He was one of Raven's oldest residents, son of the late H J McGlothlin. Surviving are three brothers and two sisters of Raven and nearby towns. Funeral from the home at 1 PM with Rev Albert Ball officiating, interment in the family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lorin
M’glothlin
Albert Lorin McGlothlin
Richlands
McGlothlin
Raven
H. J. McGlothlin
H. J
J. P
J. S
Clint Repass
Swathpuk
Henrye
Vandyke
Albert Ball
Funeral services for Mrs Nellie Stewart
Funeral services were held for Mrs Nellie Stewart 34 of Giotto who died after a weeklong illness. The Rev W S Hendricks of Matoaka officiated with burial at Resthaven cemetery Princeton. She was born May 18 1906 to B E White and lived in Mercer county all her life. She leaves a daughter Montie and three brothers Samuel Matoaka Harod Spanishburg and Dewey Giotto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Stewart
Giotto
W. 8. Hendricks
Matoaka
Resthaven
Princeton
Montie
Samuel
Harod
Spanishburg
Dewey
Gaitto
Funeral Services For Mrs Rha da White
Funeral services for Mrs Rha da White of Lamar proceed today at Beartown cemetery with interment to follow. Born in Mercer county in 1850 she died after a month long illness Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhada White
Lamar
Beartown Cemetery
White
Mercer County
Funeral services set for James A. White
Funeral services for James A. White 56 of Giotto follow a paralytic stroke at Bluefield hospital. The Rev W B Hendricks will officiate at 2:30 PM from the Giotto home with interment in Giotto cemetery. Survived by three children Thomas Walter Clara and two brothers Thomas and Samuel. Pallbearers Roy Robert Otie Arch White and Otie Isaac Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. White
Giotto
Bluefield
W. 8. Hendricss
Matoake
Gaitto
Mr. White
Arch White
Methodist Church
Thomas Walter
Clara
Thomas
Samuel
Roy
Robert
Otie
Isaac Stevenson
James White 60 Matoaka Man dies. services today
James White aged 60 of Matoaka died Sunday at Bluefield sanitarium. Funeral services are set for today at 2 30 p m in Matoaka. He leaves three children Walter Thomas and Clara of Matoaka and two brothers Thomas of Matoaka and Samuel White of Steubenville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Matoaka
Bluefield Sanitarium
Walter
Thomas
Clara
Samuel White
Steubensville
Ohio
Sherwood Owens 67 of Worth West Virginia dies
Sherwood Owens aged 67 of Worth West Virginia died in a local hospital at 7 20 Sunday morning after being admitted November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Owensees Owens
Worth
W. Va
Owens
Correction on Bluefield holiday party listing
The Daily Telegraph corrects a Sunday resume of holiday events to note that Mr. Roland Lazenby is not hosting any cocktail party. He requests a retraction and the paper regrets the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Roland Lazenby
Lazenby
The
Clarence Hale funeral set in Welch after sudden death
Clarence Clark Hale 69 a longtime McDowell County resident died Sunday noon at his Welch home from a heart attack. Funeral services 5 pm at First Methodist Welch led by Rev. G K Patty and Rev. Smiley Williams. Burial at National Memorial Park near Washington DC. Active pallbearers named. numerous relatives and political colleagues noted. He served as Keystone mayor 1909-1915 and WV state legislator 1917-18 with long Republican influence in McDowell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Welch
Clarence Clark Hale
McDowell County
Stewart Apartments
Hale
G. K. Patty
Smiley Williams
National Memorial Park Cemetery
Washington, D. C
T. W. Edwards
Hobart E. Payne
H. K. Carper
John W. Blakely
R. K. Gragonier
John J. Stuart
Glenn Hatfield
Harry Chafin
Watson Whyte
McGinnis Hatfield
Mannie Shore
Ballard
Monroe County
Luther Hale
Louisville
Kyle
Lynchburg Coal & Coke Company
Keystone
West Virginia
Lewis-Hale Coal Company
Huntington
Ben Rosenweig
G. L. Straub
B. Chapman
H. G. Camper
Joe Crockett
J. N. Harman
J. R. Werness
Jake Shore
J. Ed. Blakeley
Hartley Sanders
Sam Stocks
K. M. Bright
J. Harvey Williams
O. J. Hunter
Joe Hunt
Harry Franklin
Robert McAlevy
J. H. Lockwood
L. C. Davis
W.c. Davis
J. W. Strickler
R. B. Armentrout
Geo. Branch
E. F. Morgan
M. Z. White
Wills Goodykoontz
Greenway Hatfield
R. D. Bailey
Zeb Herndon
C. A. Tutwiler
Albert Bailey
L. L Belcher
Col. W. H. Ballard
Dr. J. Howard Anderson
H. W. Herndon
Patsy Mingo
Kenneth Payne
Hugh McCulloch
Henry Callaway
Speech on sacrifice and preparing to preserve democracy
A speaker laments the nation's focus on personal gain and profit, urging discussion of sacrifice and preparation to preserve democracy. He warns that the public is not ready to tackle the difficult task of defending democratic governance if it survives.
Hoover Defends FBI Limits on Deportation Power
J Edgar Hoover said the FBI cannot deport or arrest people for Communist party membership. He noted the agency investigates and reports, while 16 000 reports of fifth column activity are being checked and a defense index lists Communist leaders and members. The FBI has not found sabotage but has surveyed 1 200 war material plants to plan protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor and Justice Departments
Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Communist Party
FBI
G-Men
U. S
Bridges Defenders Denounce Hoover Report as Labor Hatred
The Bridges defense committee in San Francisco calls J Edgar Hoover s report on Harry Bridges a product of anti labor bias. Estely Ward alleges FBI harassment and coercion, noting Landis findings that Bridges was not a Communist and not deportable. The FBI inquiry began after Landis report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. Edgar Hoover
Harry Bridges
Bridges Defense Committee
FBI
Estely Ward
Defense Committee
Jackson
Bridges
Angel Island
Ward
Dean James Landis
Harvard Law School
Australia
Landis
Ohio Bell pays largest single state tax in Ohio history
In Columbus on December 16 O. T. Neal walked from the Ohio Bell Telephone office to the state house to deliver a 1,151,625 check for the annual excise tax. The payment is among the largest single sums ever made to the state. Taxes fund retirement of poor relief and general revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O. T. Neal
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
State House
Ohio
Hogan Declines Top Golfer Title After Miami Open
Texan Ben Hogan finishes third in the Miami Open, top money winner for the year with 10655 dollars. He quips that Byron Nelson is the best, while Nelson wins the Miami Open by one stroke over Clayton Heafner. Hogan notes the strain of success and prefers a lasting reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Pla
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Ralph Guldahl
Texas
Guldahl
Ben
Byron Nelson
Clayton Heafner
Fresh omens of disaster for Italians near Valona
Italian forces north of Valona face a potential disaster if they cannot halt Greek advances through the Tempeleni and Kissure lines. British evacuation at Dunkirk is not mirrored here, and a failure to hold Tempeleni could push Italy toward abandoning Albania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valona
Dunkirk
Chimara-Tempeleni-Kissure
Tempeleni Gap
Tempeleni-Kissure
Murder charge filed in shooting of man
Fayetteville West Virginia December 16 state trooper W Callaghan reports a murder charge has been filed against James Capps of Claremont for the death of Wilbur Doc Adkins 30 also of Claremont who was shot to death yesterday as his six year old daughter watched Adkins who was to stand trial in January on a knife killing charge last June was killed after an argument over 15 cents in a poker game Little Betty Adkins was wounded by shotgun pellets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
W. Va
W. Callaghan
James Capps
Claremont
Wilbur
Doc) Adkins
Clearmont
Adkins
Sam Sullivan
Callaghan
Betty Adkins
Car Order Recall Attracts 700 American Car Workers
Huntington December 16. Between 600 and 700 employees of American Car and Foundry will be recalled after Christmas to work on a 2.5 million car order for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Manager R W Ward announced the delay was due to late materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
American Car and Foundry Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
R. W. Ward
104 Candles On Cake For Mrs Sharon Shaver
Sutton West Virginia December 16 A birthday cake with 104 candles was prepared by neighbors for Mrs Elizabeth Shaver as she waits for her anniversary celebration tomorrow The elderly Braxton county native says she has no secret to longevity I just keep on living
King Wins in Rough Finish Over Bluefield
King pulls away in the final minutes as Bluefield battles hard but falters. Shel lenberger and Jody Fisher spark scoring while Referee Brown calls several fouls to curb the rough play. King builds a late lead and leaves the Ramblin Reds behind in Athens after a hard fought road game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellenberger
Jody Fisher
King
Brown
Reds
Concord
Athens
Waban E. Viaewsends
Peoples
Kursavage
Fowler
Messerole
Bluefield
Ug Pe
Céausare
Gs Ucceccnanased
Latito
Cbsee
Euaest
Moorefield
C.csencsee
O Vupsoves
Devilbliss
Beckner
Ae Eee
Christman
Walesey
Bub Brown
Court broadens federal authority over navigable waterways
The court discusses limits on federal control of water power structures in navigable streams. It holds Congress may regulate rivers for commerce and navigability, while states retain non delegated powers under the tenth amendment. The Radford project is enjoined except as state commissions allow. A dissent warns this could deem any creeks navigable with large dam projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reed
Congress
District Court
Radford
As Power Commission
Roberts
Union
Beaver Wins Narrow Tied Game With Late Graham Score
Beaver opened the final period with a corner three as Kerley fed a Graham score. Ruddle hit from half court, Palmer added two and Thompson extended Graham’s threat. Goodykoontz and Hagg added late points before Williams tied it at 44 44 for Graham.
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Kerley
Graham
Ruddle
Palmer
Thompson
Goodykoontz
Hagg
Williams
Tolley
Beaver
Graham Junior Varsity
TP Thompson
Torley
Coleman
Kitts
Turley
On Denardo
Sweeeee Seveeeee
TP Palmer
Henne Reneeee
Black
McCue Ruddile
McCloud
T Goody Keants
Stowers
Wart
Snith
GRAHA
Ohn Gott
Louis Dominates McCoy in One Sided Bout
Louis builds power and sizes up McCoy early, forcing the referee to stop the match as McCoy shows signs of defeat. Louis dominates from the opening bell, appearing like a dreadnought and sealing victory well before the late rounds.
City and Coalfield Items
A compiled notice page lists local offerings and ads. Roanoke items include piano tuners Harry Haffen and various merchants with shopping promos at Bradleys and the Style Center. The American Legion home hosts weekly events benefiting local bands.
British Forces Pierce Libya amid Desert Skirmishes
Italian high command reports Fascist forces in Libya facing strong British attacks while Italy claims heavy British casualties from aviation. Naples raid acknowledged. a small motor sailboat sunk. Bad weather slows offensive. British planes support ground troops amid bombardment of Bardia Tobruk and Derna with fires seen for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Naples
High Command
Salum
Fort Capuzzo
Bardia
Objective
Africa
Tobruk
Derna
Italy
Favorable View To Deepen Big Sandy River
U S engineers office viewed favorably a preliminary survey for deepening the Big Sandy river in Kentucky. A $50 000 study funds plan to assess economic aspects, Capt P W Kieffer said. The project could enable heavier shipping on the Big Sandy and its forks and promote coal transport from West Virginia and eastern Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Va
U.S. Engineers Office
Big Sandy River
Kentucky
P. W. Kieffer
Big Sandy
West Virginia
Tug
Greeks Capture Italian Officers in Alps Front Clash
Greek forces pressed the Italian line amid snow three to four feet deep on the northern front. A government spokesman reported 200 Italian prisoners and one senior officer captured after a push toward the Dvinos valley. Italians retreated to the sea as Greeks claimed heavy losses on both sides and ongoing Albanian front pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dvinos
Choice
Skirovik
Elbasani
Pogradetz
Daniel de Luce
Associated Press
Koritza
Argirocastro
Valona
Albania
Truck Crash Injures Two on Market Street Hill
A heavy army tent hauler ran wild down Market street in Brownsville Pennsylvania injuring two. The truck from Crawford Manufacturing of Richmond Virginia lost brake control and crashed into autos and a drug store, igniting gasoline and causing extensive damage estimated at six to eight thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Market Street Hill
Marvin W. Patrick
Crawford Manufacturing Company
Richmond
Final Dividend Paid to Bank Depositors in Circleville
Charleston W V Dec 16 A final five percent dividend totaling 3980 for payment in full of depositors in the closed Circleville bank Circleville Pendleton county was authorized today by Banking Commissioner R Carl Andrews Ninety five percent in dividends already have been paid for a total of 74641 13 Secured and preferred claims also amounted to 16224 49 The bank closed December 29 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Circleville Bank
Circleville
Pendleton County
R. Carl Andrews
Ninty
World's Tonic touted as standout remedy in coal fields
Reports from nearby coal fields claim World's Tonic is the most outstanding medicine yet seen in the area. Joe Sylvester of McComas WV praises relief from constipation indigestion gas and nervousness after using the tonic. The ad urges readers to visit Goodykoontz East End and Fairview Pharmacies for more information and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sylvester
Pinnacle Camp
McComas
W. Va
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Huntington Trio
Fdr
Wallace
Mrs. Rhada White
Clarence Hale
McDowell
J. Millar
Telephone Company
Tempeleni
Mrs. Mary Shaver
Sport
Louis
Johnny Martin
McCoy
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
Bland Road
Harry
P. O
General Printing
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland St
Legion
American Legion
Irum & Bugle Corps
Army & Navy
Federal St
Postoffice
Federal Street
Bradley's
Bradley’s
Bradey’s
Bradey's
American Coal Co
Loader
Goodykoontz East End
Phcy
Princeton Ave
Fairview _Pheys
Ady
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