Rotary Ladies Night Planned By Bluefield Club
Meiners of the Bluefield Rotary announce a Ladies Night agenda to honor George Washington's birthday at the West Virginian Hotel next Tuesday evening. Club President Moseley says the colonial program will be one of the year’s standout events. Members unable to attend can still record attendance by arriving at 12 15 noon for a special count, with no regular meeting at that hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiners
Bluefield Rotary
Thair
West Virginian
George Washington
Moseley
Hei Segular
Harrison County Court Tax Case Tests Bond Issues
In Clarksburg W V on February 18 a Harrison County Circuit Court hearing tested how a tax limitation amendment affects bond issues by municipalities. The Shinnston $40,000 bond plan faced an injunction challenge arguing the amendment applies to all levies. officials argued it does not curb debt already approved. The case involved Shinnston resident John L Finlaynon and argued by James A Meredith and Wright Bugus. Attorney General Howard B H Lee and Tax Commissioner T C Townsley urged a ruling, expected today.
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Clarksburg
W. Ve
Harrison County
Shinnston
Howard BH
Lee
T. C. Townsend
Death threats sent to two Chicago judges amid foreclosure case
County Judge Edmund K. Jarecki said he received a dozen threatening letters tied to a decision on real estate taxes while Judge Dennis B. Sullivan reported threats related to foreclosure matters. Police prevented a planned demonstration at Sullivan's home that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tony Cermakot
Chisago Idgea
Thay Gaid
Edmund K. Jarecki
Cefed
Dennis B. Sullivan
Senate Agrees To Vote On Relief Plan Monday
Washington Feb 14 The Senate moved toward a vote on a broad unemployment relief program. Officials said a 4:30 p.m. Monday vote was arranged after city spokesmen urged aid to prevent municipal debt defaults. The Wagner plan expanding funds and loosening limits on public works loans drew support as a substitute for the Lafollette Costigan bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Wagner
Ex Reconstruction Corporation Fund
New York
Costigan
Solorado
Urges national legislation for a passing by own action society
In Los Angeles on February 12 Seymour a 60 year old man left a note urging creation of a passing by own action society by national legislation and naming a board of physicians to end the lives of aged people suffering from incurable cases. The plan called for a $100000 capitalization and a 100 story facility to treat those in misery with various methods, including a pink pill and other drastic options, if no hope remained.
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Los Angeles
Seymore
Congresa
Seymour
Motional Organisation
Dollar day bargains and new spring fashions arrive
Readable fragments show late dollar day items including linen towels and napkins at 10c, new spring suits at 17.60, and promotions for Nucoa spread. Also advertised are optical and beauty services with local shop names and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fretzell's
Hollywood
Dixie Clothing Co
Pedigo
Insanity Plea Dismissed as Motive in Roosevelt Plot
Zangara faces specific charges for attempting to assassinate the president elect and assault with intent to murder Caldwell, Kruls, and Sinnott. Florida law prescribes up to eighty years per count, with potential death or life imprisonment if a grand jury indicts for murder. Roosevelt, recovering, received visits from officials and family as court proceedings proceed with heightened security.
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Zangara
Ruenell Caldwell
Coconut Grove
Fis
Misa Margaret Kruls
Newark
William Sinnott
New York
Florida
Cermak
Hitle Zangare
Powes
Zongara
Filbert man killed in shooting at Rogers home
Will Glenn 48 of Filbert was shot dead Friday night as he forced his way into Frances Rogers home during an incident that ended with Fletcher Rogers 39 being jailed on a murder charge. Glenn left a widow and eight children.
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Will Glenn
Filbert
Fletcher Rogers
Frances Rogers
Glenn
Rogere
Rogers
Welch
Tommy Gray
Georgia fugitive Dewey Shortridge captured at Rainelle
A nationwide manhunt for Dewey Shortridge, 33, who escaped from the Atlanta penitentiary in November 1928, ended with his capture at Rainelle, West Virginia. West Virginia State police held him until the U S marshal at Charleston could take custody.
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Pittsburgh
Dewey Shortridge
Atlanta
Rainells
W. Va
United States Bbraru of
West Virginia
Shortridge
Charleston
Suits Against Over A Score Of Oil Firms Filed
Oklahoma City February 18. Attorney General J Berry King, at Governor Murray's request, filed suits against more than a score of oil companies in the Oklahoma City field. The action accuses violations of state conservation laws and threatens to shut down wells or allow them to run if courts grant relief to operators against thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. Berry King
W. H. Murray
Murray
Atate
City seeks aid against fake agents preying on Bluefield
Bluefield authorities ask residents to report suspected fake agents involved in rackets. Across the past year thousands of dollars have been paid for merchandise never delivered. Some agents misrepresent firms or cite nonexistent businesses. Citizens are urged to notify the city clerk treasurer or police to prompt investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biuefield
Bluefield
Bone Fide
Citikxenry
Roosevelt Names Second Meeting With Ambassador Wallace
The youthful Wallace, son of the late Henry Wallace former secretary of agriculture, appears set for a cabinet post. Rumors place Wallace in the Agriculture slot with Perkins as Labor and Farley as Postmaster General, while others like Dern or Lafollette are speculated for Interior or War.
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Wallace
Lowan
Henry Wallace
Harding
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Alfred EH. Smith
Franklin D. Hoonevelt
Walah
Montana
Hui
Tanneasee
Glnen
Virginia
Crenaral
Jame A. Farley
New York
Senator Walsh
William H. Woodin
Mies Frances Perkins
Philip Lafollette
Wisconsin
Dern
Utah
James Thorson
Louisiana
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Navy
Senator Swanson
Virginies
Archibald McNeil
Connecticut
Joe J. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Hull and
Walek
James A. Farley
Misa Perking
Action on repeal awaited as lawmakers summoned
On Monday members were summoned for the repeal vote while Rep Bachmann of West Virginia and the Republican whip urged colleagues. Britten led a drive to sway the 81 lame ducks who opposed the Garner repeal on day one. Of 44 Democrats who opposed Garner, seven were lame ducks. The December 6 tally stood 273 to 144, six votes shy of a two thirds majority. Arkansas seven members shifted to back the Senate proposal, and with the Speaker's vote a dopon could be secured.
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Bachmann
West Virginia
Britten
Iibply
Arkansas
Senate
May Renew Fight for Flat Repeal
May renew efforts in Cabell county to oppose a pending amendment on distilled spirit taxation. The committee added wording before it, sending the resolution to the calendar, but the Senate as a whole had not approved the change. Butcher and Beacom urged rejection of the amendment as weakening the repeal submission to the people. In a separate move, Holt of Lewis county led plans to widen the utilities inquiry, with tax officials and lobbyists due to testify next week and A Boates Brady slated to appear.
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Cabell County
Senate
Butcher
Beacom
United States’ Senate
House of Representatives
Virginia
Holt
Lewis
House Utilities Investigating Committee
Public’service Commission
Tax Commissioner’s Office
A. Boates Brady
Elkins Banineee
Power and transmission fight ends in Supreme Court ruling
Power and transmission interests over Black Water River led to a Supreme Court decision declaring the 1929 water power act unconstitutional. Holt summoned Edwin Robinson as a representative of all ald gna interests to appear before committees. Legislature works on Governor elect Kumpa program amid talks of stronger school aid and a secondary road system proposal.
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Power and Transmission Company
For & Power Development
Blackwater River
Supreme Court
Holt
Edwin Robinson
Kump
Gaid
W. W. Trent
Milk Strike Paralyzes Wisconsin Dairy Network
Thousands of pounds of milk were destroyed as farmers in Winnebago Waupaca and Dodge counties launched a milk strike blocking highways and seizing bottles and trucks. Pickets clashed with police as convoys were searched, seeking higher prices up to 1.40 dollars per hundred pounds amid shortages elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Wis
Winnebago
Waupaca
Harry Macklin
Dodge Counties
Wisconsin Co-Operative Milk Pool
Governor Kump Approves Inauguration Plans in Charleston
Judge Kump endorses March 4 inauguration with no ball and a capitol reception from 8 to 10 p.m. Citizens will receive a warm welcome as the new governor and his official family greet the public. Adequate facilities are provided by the completed capitol for the large crowd.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kump
Capitol
Paris Strike Called to Protest Wage Cuts
The Paris executive committee of municipal and departmental functionaries called a one hour general strike Monday to protest Senate Finance Committee salary cuts. It urged public service employees across Paris to join, though turnout by local bodies was uncertain. The budget proposal seeks a five percent cut affecting workers who did not lose income in the last two years.
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Paris
Senate Finance Committee
Faris
Reverend C C Whited Dies at 80 in Tacoma Virginia
The Rev C C Whited 80 retired Methodist minister father of Mose Whited Norfolk and Western train dispatcher died at 4 pm yesterday in Tacoma Va He had been ill and passed away at his bedside in Tacoma Church services were held at 2 45 this afternoon Burial followed at Tekome He was a long time minister in Tennessee native of Russell County Virginia Twice married his first wife Mary Lee of Honaker Va died about eight years ago Survived by three sons and one daughter from first marriage and one child from second marriage The children include J B Whited of Bluefield and Mrs Dors N Bruce of Tacoma Two daughters and a son from the first marriage preceded him in death
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C. C. Whited
Mose Whited
Norfolk and Western
Tacoma
Tecome
Whited
Tennessee
Russell County
Hiraints
Mary Lee
Honakert Va
J. B. Whited
Blusfield
Dors N. Bruce
Mohegan WV society notes and visits
Mohegan West Virginia correspondent reports a Saturday night dance hosted by Mr and Mrs I J. Perdue with guests Ruth Sizemore Jane Jenkins Lista Urpa Ruth Cochran Ethel Pardue Carria Pardue Dennie Perdue and others A Roanoke trip by locals is noted along with a school program featuring a George Washington poem and songs Ruth Sizemore visits Welch Lucille Brinkley returns from Roanoke and local residents are seen shopping and visiting in Welch Crum is mentioned for future residence influenza illness affects Floyd Hamilton and Mrs Messer relocates to Crum additional visits and shopping are listed among local families including Edens Jenkins Morgan and Brown Jenkins.
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Mohegan
W. Va
I. J. Rdue
Ruth Sizemore
Welch
Lucille Brinklay
Roanoke
Relatves
Walter Hurley
Jackie
Hurbert
Floyd Hamilton & i
Isham
Messer
Crum
Bill Edens
Don Creza
Chester Jenkins
Igon
Pat
Wote
R. Brown Jenkins
Charles Edens
Misa Bea
G. D. Morgan
Aon
Merle
Mra
Chariea Edens
Death of Mary Kathryn Mann at age 11 in Lindside West Virginia
Lindside West Virginia February 15 report shows 11 year old Mary Kathryn Mann daughter of Mr and Mrs P Mann died at home Feb 16 after years of spinal trouble. She survived by her parents and three sisters Fula Hester and Margerite. Funeral held at Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Pope and Chandler. interment in Orchard cemetery. Other local items include Union Charity club meeting hosted by Mrs J W Mann, a sale at Mann Ballard and Company, and various visits and hospitalizations around the area.
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Lindside
W. Va
Mary Kathryn Mann
P. Mann
J. P. Mann
Fula
Hester
Margerite
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mann-Ballard and Company
Pugh
Charlenton
G. P. Dunn
Rock Camp
RF. G
Valley Road
Lindaide
Green Valley
Pearlsburg Hospital
Gay Steele
Cashmere
Frances Ballard
Peterstown
Mra
Ezra Ballard
Comer
Beckley
Fleet McDaniel
John McDaniel
State Senators Stop Over In City On Vacation
State Senator A C Herald of Dancerst of Sutton and State Senator A L Helmick a Republican visit the city while touring by car for several days in Florida. A resident, Jeathan Young Higginbotham, mother of W G Young, 195 Park Street, is critically ill with an uncertain recovery.
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City
A. C. Herald
Sutton
A. L. Helmick
Florida
Jeathan Young Higginbotham
Park | Atrest
Intivena
Personal notices and social updates from Princeton region
Jacky and Mrs Dickinson mentioned before her marriage as Misa Croia Rumley of Oakvale. W A Weeks shopped in Princeton. Three ill children of I O Quesemberry at Hatcher home. Harry son of Mr and Mrs S Harry improving at home. Danny and Archie Hill visited Kellysville with G C Johnston and Mrs O B Boxxess. Thomas Box and Godfrey M Elliott visited Princeton. Mrs Harry Sheets improving at her parents’ home J W Reed. Teachers Louise Harper Mira White Beatrice Dove Ines Johnston Dean Belcher guests of parents over weekend. Christianburg area noted due to death of her mother.
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W. A. Weeks
Princeton
Hem Harry
S. Harry
Caalen
Danny
Archie
Hill Apent
Kellysville
Johnston
Boxxess
Thomas Boxgece
Godfrey M. ‘Elliott
Harry Sheets
J. W. Reed
Mins
Louise Harper
Mira Danese White
Beatrice Dove
Ines Johnston
Dean Belcher
Mm. W. Y. Kraushsar
Gurtiasbie
Arearistiansburg
Aba
Local notes and social updates from McDowell County
Phyllis Cunningham suffered a severe burn after spilling hot coffee. Numerous local residents, including W W Pilepnton and Mrs B H Akerepent, are listed with visits, hospital stays, and weekend activities in Welch and nearby towns. Attendees at basketball games and missionary board meetings are noted along with a death and various visits to relatives.
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Billy
BR. A. Tosh
Worth
M. Buchannon
Northfork
Missea Sibyl Pilkenton
Béuleh Ema
Welch
W. J. Johnson
Bluefield
Clarence Dalton
Gilbert Thomas
Hay Boone
Jon Wysor
Hatcher
Bonnie Otey
Jean Dalton
W. W. Maratall
Men's club meeting and local social notes at Springton high
AVAWATIA W Washington Miss Mareen Johnston reports a Hiawatha gathering as the Men’s club met at Springton high school. Several locals appear visiting and hosting, including Miss Mabel Elmore’s return from McComas, Miss Virginia Clerk and Harry Duncan of Daniels as guests, and news of Kathryn Carl Turner born February 14. Other items note travels to Princeton and Matonics, and a party hosted by Mrs Bud Davis in McComan.
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Hiawatha
W. Va
Springton High School
Mabel Elmore
McComas
Virginia Clerk
Harry’ Duncan
Daniels
Mareth Johnston
T. M. Turner
Wenonah
Kathryn Carl
Dorothy Buchannon
Dott
Coopers
P. L. West
Princeton
Harry Cooper
William Taylor
Jehildrén
Ruth
Frank
Bluafielé
Mise Mabel Himore
Hallie Trivette
Bud Davia
McComan
Soong Declares China Will Not Surrender Jehol
Washington reports indicate Chi nese forces in Jehol Province face a Japanese backed ultimatum to evacuate, signaling a major military operation. Observers note Chinese troops number 80,000 to 50,000 in Kailu area amid poor equipment and limited air support as Japanese forces in Manchuria amass about 200,000 troops and aircraft. The clash over Jehol reflects broader Japanese aims to secure Manchurian flanks as conflicts reach northern China.
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Washington
Chang Halao-Liang
Jehol
Japan
Manchuria
Kailu
Tediyung
Halso-Liang
Tang Halao-Liang la
Oskvale
W. Va
China
Jebel
Peterstown
Virginia
Davin
Rude
Narrows
Northfork PTA to meet with recreation topic discussed
Northfork West Virginia February 18 the Northfork Parent-Teacher Association convened with principal speakers from Maybury graded school and local teachers. The program emphasized recreation in schools and home play supervision followed by a social hour and a by-law revision committee appointed for the March meeting.
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Northfork
W. Va
Northfork Parent-Teacher Association
Guy Ferguson
Maybury Graded School
W. W. Atkin Ace
J. H. Kyle
Kyle
America
Helen Mieahman
Louis Schwarts
Mies la- Homa
J. A. Bennett
Mia
Earl Ishball
Margaret Horne
Socialit
PTA
Founders Day Talk At Parent Teacher Meeting
Nt HM Correspondent Nt HM Davy West Virginia February 18 The monthly meeting of the Parent Teacher Association was held Tuesday evening in the school auditorium Mrs BE Rasmussen presided Miss Louise Spangler read Higher Culture by Dunbar and a P T A birthday candle was lit led by Mrs P T Holbrook A piano solo was offered by Miss Ruby Foy Mrs B W Rasmussen spoke on The Origin and Significance of Founder's Day Twin Branch Organization members were guests After the events the gathering continued with informal remarks.
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Davy
W. Va
BE. W. Rasmusson
Misa Louise Spangler
Dunbar
P. T. Holbrook
Ruby Foy
B. W. Rasmussen
Poignant Church Social and Local Visits Report
Circle No 2 of Powhatan Upland Methodist church hosted an evening program at Mrs. P. Eaton’s home. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Sheets and their son Wilbur visited relatives. A baby named Paul Beall was welcomed. Numerous visits and social events are noted among residents, with gatherings at Elshorn high school and various Northfork locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan-Kyle
W. Va
Powhatan-Upland Methodist Church
P. §. Eaton
H. S. Sheets
Wilbur
Eugene Wimmet
Bwitondaele
M. L. Marushie
Fiis
Paul Beall
Misa Hazel
Uth Pennington
Roife
V. Pennington
John Armstrong
Adythe Cochran
Pocahontas
Elshorn High School
Migeel Lillian Leedy
June Marek
Stanley Lawton
Francia Ratliffe
Maybeury
Ennis Hurley
Mia
George Richardson
H. M. Dickerson
Northfork
Mra
J. J. Hurley
J. J. Hurley and Daughtere
Enuis
Wanda
T. V. Pennington
Eon
Rottenday
Misa Ilan Leedy
June Marsh
Roderfield Shower Honors Mrs Marvin Jones Bride
In Roderfield West Virginia on February 18 a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Marvin Jones bride to be. Gifts included many useful items and a spread of refreshments followed a varied program with guests listed by name. Local society notes and visits from residents are also recorded plus a missionary society meeting planned at Mrs H A McCauley’s home.
Benefit Bridge Draws Crowd At Anawalt PWT Event
The benefit bridge sponsored by the Anawalt PWT drew attendees from Jenkin Jones Milbert Elbert Gary and Thorpe. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served.感谢 merchants who donated prizes and organizers for a successful evening.
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Anawalt
W. Ve
Anawalt Pwt
Jenkin Jones
Milbert
Elbert
Gary
Thorpe
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Libten
Nucoa
Bluefield Produce and Frovision Company
Henry Rodin
Optomesriat
Dana
Bauahter
Marinalie
Henry Horner
Ilinoia
Edward Kelley
Slouth Park Board of
Flord Kenlay
John D. Herts
Georgia
Rainelle
Roosevelt
Aens Venzed
University of Pennsylvania
Véneke
LOGAL
Mose' Whited
Tacoma, Va
W.vaers
J. ¥. Baldwin
J. B. Urps
Mineea Thelma Sizemore
Alien Urpa
Fred Louis
Dennie Perdue
Savera
Sonka
J. W. Mann
Union Charity Club
Jacky
Dickinson
Misa Croia Rumley
Oakvale
Avawatia
Soong
Manchukuo
Reetau
Jimdal Athool
Abe
Joe Dickinson
Glen Lyn
Clifford
Jimmy
Oukvale, WU
Auathbore
W.va
Mite
Thomas W. Bchuler
Correaponzent Eatin
Mozart Club
Northfork Methodist Church
Aol
Misa Margaret Horne
Misa Helen Fleeshman
Mesdames WY. D. Hite
J. G . Houchins
Hughes
A. T. Foldings
Pacahontas Delphian
Masonic
Lyle Youell
Vivian
Clark
Ito Vivien
Guild of the Baptist’ Church
Mary Hughes
Nelda Owens
Trene Galimore
Virginia Fleshman
Bye Burgoer
Roxie Tedder
Methodist Church
Ray
ER. N. Ritchey
F. M. Buchanan
J. B. Kyle
F. C. Cook
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Magnus Hall
J. Penn
L. J. Compton
Kirkpatrick
Stewart Campbell
Frank McCarthy
Glade Springs
Alice Creager
W. A. Creager
Alice Thompson
Berwind
Lennie J. Compton
Wilcos
Cecil Johnson
Chlldren
Ohio
Ben Hatfield
Huntington
Clarence Samuels
Breeding
Bluefield Tudsay
E. H. Fielda
Eleanor
G.R. Carter
Williameon
A. T. Iddings
Eikhorn
J. A. Little
Gud
William Beary
Patricia
Nt HM
Diusivess
Atudente
League
Hpworth
Thelma Robertson
Mildred Fleenery Baling Hogan
Jessie Keight
Bernice “Meyer
Guste
Allies Crockett
Lois Green
Jackson
Roy Rowe
Roy Guaduon
Frank Hubbard
David Snider
Robert Btone
Seldon Morgan
B. Jackson
Porta
Koderfield
H. H. Fisher
James Akery
David Miles
Thomas Dakin
Raymond
D. T. Milea
L. B. Brotton
John Borgraf
Welch Henritze
McGinnis Hatfield
Belcher
Walch
Wikeee
Ladies’ Aid
Miya Nita
Bluefield Cab Company
Chauefellers
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