Rotary selects Vienna delegates for Vienna convention
Bluefield Rotary club members chose two delegates Lon M. Rich and Harry W. Biggs for the International Rotary convention in Vienna. The nominees faced club debate over expense coverage while the group toured the Appalachian Electric Power plant in Glen Lyn Va and heard Miss Marion Smith sing.
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Lon M. Rich
Harry W. Biggs
Rotary Club
Vienna
Bluefield Rotary Club
West Virginian
Bluefield Supply Company
Binefield Club
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Glen Lyn Va
Radio Program Highlights and Station Schedules
A June 2 AP Radio Editor roundup lists Walter Damrosch to be honored on WJZ NBC from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and details morning, afternoon, and evening broadcasts across stations WHIS WHIZ WABC WEAF WJAX WGR WKA and others with varied programs, talks, music, sports scores, and guest interviews. The schedule includes multiple affiliations and a dense list of programs from early morning to late night across markets.
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New York
Walter Damrosch
Wjz-Nbc
WIZ
NBC
Hendrik de Leeuw
Far East
WEAB
Frank BH
Wabc-Cbs
Freddie Rich
Ruth Etting
Wabc-Cbb
James Montgomery Plage
Grantland Rice
WHAF
Alsao
WCAE
WJAR
WTAG
WCSH
WFL
WRC
WGY
WWJ
WSAL
WEAF
Arena
WHET
WEI
WCAB
WIOD
WFLA
Gene Austin
WBEN
WFI
Science Speaks
Mme
Alda
la Forge
WLIT
WSAI
WSAN
Bobby Jones
WTIC
WHEKI
WBN
WTAM
WSAIL
WPTF
Wwiodn
WHAS
WSM
WSB
WRVA
CFCF
CKGW
Varloilos
Wtic Wert
WCBH
WBPN
WLOD
Silkfest Orchestra
WBRHI
WWI
Old Counselor
WJAX
Nellie Revell
WEEI
CRCI
Lopez
WELA
WEBI
Albin
WIP
WFAN
WHP
WLBW
WCAO
WWNC
WXYZ
WDOD
WORC
Roy Atwell
WHEC
WMAK
WLBZ
WHAN
WDRC
WNAC
WCAU
WMAL
WTAR
WOKO
Crime Club
WABC
WKBW
Kate Smith
WFBL
WJAS
WCRO
CFRB
Ferdinando Orchestra
WORO
Evangeline Adama
WGR
WBRAN
WCAN
WDBC
WDAE
WSPD
WSJS
WDRO
Pryor
WRBL
WEAN
WPG
WDBJ
WADC
WHK
WKRC
WCAH
WBT
WTOC
WQAM
WDAF
Alen
WDRG
WPG Wcau
Rhh
Lanin’s Orch
WORG
WGST
WLAC
WDSU
CKAC
Negro Artet
Tremaine Orch
Pry
Ann Leaf
Ben Alley
Wfbl Ban
WBAL
Dallew Orchestra
W5m
Gloria Gay
WGAR
WHAM
WBZ
KDKA
WLW
Amos ‘N
Andy
WCKY
WJR
Phil Cook
Robert Ripley
Momento of Adventure
Musical Crusaders
Mee
WJZ Chain
Clara Lu
WGN
WJZ
Oe of the Homeland
Hal Kemp Orch
Verne Buck Orch
Romine Elected Mayor in West Milford Race
West Milford West Virginia June 2 T. J. Romine won the mayoral election over A A Ladwig by 35 to 7. The vote total and context mention several locals including Means Vernon Wiant R H Brosias J L Collins and J C McCartney.
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West Milford
W. Va
T. J. Romine
A. A. Ladwig
Ruth Nichols Hopes to Fly Lindy Trail Across Ocean
Ruth Nichols, New York society aviatrix and four record holder, plans a solo flight over 2000 miles of ocean in a monoplane. If weather and fuel permit, she may proceed to London or Paris, pursuing another aviation milestone for women.
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New York
Ruth Rowland Nichols
Air
London
Paris
Ruth Nichols
Drickson Norman Nichols
New York Stock Exchange
Edith Corlies Haines
Rye
Ruth
Masters
Dobbs Ferry
Welesley
Atlantic City
Eddie Stingon
Thea
Florida
Wellesley
Miami
Harry Rogers
Ellesley
Governors S Huddle Sets Meeting Plans in Virginia
Report notes governors conference moves to Virginia under Gov Pollard and Harvey Parnell with L G Hardman approving 1932 timing as Washington bicentennial looms. Executive committee will choose next location, hints at delays due to constitutional issues and prolonged return of proposals.
King George to Attend Derby at Epsom Downs
King George I, recently recovered from a serious illness, will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs with Queen Mary tomorrow. The royal party from Windsor is expected to join a pre race gathering at Windsor before the event.
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United States
Epsom Downs
King George
London
George I
Epsom de
Weual
Attegham Palace
Heavy vote casts in town election across state
In Terra Alta West Virginia mayor L F Everhart won reelection 295 to 255 over B F Huggins. Recorder H H Parsons and council members Arthur Childs Donald Derchborf Frank Zeller J M Wolf and E Whittaker were chosen. Non partisan race.
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Terra Alta
W. Va
L. F. Everhart
B. F. Huggins
H. H. Parsons
Arthur Childs
Donald Derchborf
Frank Zeller
J. M. Wolf
E. Whittaker
Riverside elects Fred Ice mayor in nonpartisan vote
Riverside West Virginia voters elected Fred Ice mayor over Charles Woodhull by 105 to 48 in a nonpartisan election. A L Hartley was reelected recorder. Council members named were Henry Bramer A M Summons Roy Everly and 85 Barrick man.
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Riverside
W. Va
Fred Ice
Charles Woodhull
A. L. Hartley
Henry Bramer
A. M. Summons
Roy Everly
Barrickman
Winfield Elects Wick Mayor Unopposed in Local Vote
Winfield West Virginia voters chose W. Wick as mayor with no opposition. J. D. Arnett was unopposed for recorder. M. M. Leadman A Holly D J Barrows H S Barr and Walter Raynes ran without opposition for councilmen. W S Childres declared A G Young Democrat beat 54 to 47 for school board.
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Winfield
W. Va
M. W. Wick
J. D. Arnett
Recorder
M. M. Leadman
A. Holly
D. J. Barrows
H. S. Barr
Walter Raynes
Democrats sweep Ag Dunbar election in West Virginia
In Dunbar West Virginia on June 2 Democrats won the Ag Dunbar election with F H Casto securing another term over G M Robinson by 106 votes. Roy E Price Democrat was reelected treasurer. Three councilmen for four years were named F Young T E Keeling Democrats and C C Bowles Republican.
Mason City Elects A E Strode Mayor By Narrow Margin
Mason City West Virginia voters chose A E Strode as mayor by three votes over Luther Tucker. Dallas Yeager was named recorder, John Ingels city marshal, and five Peoples candidates Henry Nease John Efas Joe Greff W M Roush and James Warner won council seats.
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Mason City
W. Va
A. E. Strode
Coples
Luther Tucker
Dallas Yeager
John Ingels
Henry Nease
John E Fas
Joe Greff
W. M. Roush
James Warner
All Peoples
McQuay Wins Nonpartisan Blacksville Mayoral Race
Py F. M. McQuay defeated four opponents in Blacksville West Virginia to win the mayoralty today. W. B. Haught was named recorder and D. A. Yeager J. F. M Obes A. KR Johnson were chosen as councilmen in the nonpartisan election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksville
W. Va
Py F. M. McQuay
W. B. Haught
D. A. Yeager
J. F. Mobes
A. KR. Johnson
Democrats Sweep City Election in Star City West Virginia
Democrats won all major offices in Star City with B Gandler defeating KE A Lynch for mayor 173 to 100. Henry Riley Lindsey Brewer Joseph Galutsky Elza Brewer were named to the council. Carl Pongrata won the recorder ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City
W. Va
B. Gandler
KE. A. Lynch
Henry Riley
Lindsey Brewer
Joseph Galutsky
Elza Brewer
Carl Pongrata
Jackson Named Mayor As Gall Reelected In Westover
Curtid G. Jackson won the mayoral race over Richard E. Arnett in Westover West Virginia. RE D Gall was reelected recorder as councilmen Brooks Miller Frank M Brand John H Hamilton David Breakiron A B Everly were named to the council. A bond proposal to finance a new building was defeated.
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Westover
W. Va
Curtid G. Jackson
Richard E. Arnett
RE. D. Gall
Brooks Miller
Frank M. Brand
John H. Hamison
David Breakiron
Everly
Webster Springs Elects Mayor In Three Cornered Race
Ballard Cogar Post won the mayoral race in Webster Springs West Virginia while F L Cutlip was named recorder. Henry Cool Ward Cooper G B White Ted Puckett and J A Brake were chosen as town councilmen in the election.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Ballard Cogar Post
F. L. Cutlip
Henry Cool
Ward Cooper
G. KB. White
Ted Puckett
J. A. Brake
Thomas Elliott Wins Mayoral Race in Bright Albright
In Bright Albright on June 2, Thomas Elliott of the People's party won the mayoralty. Dwight Foley was named recorder as a People's candidate. Frank Crane Earl Swartz Frank Martin and Barney Riley were elected to council.
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Bright Albright
Thomas Elliott
People’s Party
Dwight Foley
People’s
Frank Crane
Earl Swartzwelter
Harry Brand
Frank Martin
Barney Riley
Maynard elected mayor in Man West Virginia race
Jesse Maynard, Republican, won the Man mayoral race defeating J. B. Markman. The People's ticket elected H. B. Kimberling recorder and councilmen Ira J. Cyfers, G. C. Combs, and R. L. Gore. Republican councilmen are W. Thornbury and T. O. 00.
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Man Man
W. Va
Jesse Maynard
Man
J. B. Markman
People’s
H. B. Kimberling Recorder
R. L. Gore
Ira J. Cyfers
G. C. Combs
W. Thornbury
T. O
Kingwood elects reform slate for mayor and council
In Hiegress Va on June 2 the Regular and Progressive party candidates swept Kingwood's local elections. J. J. Lanham named recorder. New councilmen are H B Painter L A Wingate Troy Wilson E A Koch and H F Hartman.
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Aes Hiegress
Orsnotss
Kingwood
J. J. Lanham
H. B. Painter
L. A. Wingate
Troy Wilson
E. A. Koch
H. F. Hartman
Spencer defeats Freeland for Middlebourne mayor
In Middlebourne West Virginia on June 2 Charles H. Spencer defeats O M Freeland to become mayor. Irene Rose is reelected recorder.
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Middlebourne
W. Va
Charles H. Spencer
O. M. Freeland
Middleween
Irene Rose
Wooley Named Mayor and Morgan Recorder in Friendly
W V June 1 R H Wooley was named mayor and C E Morgan recorder in Friendly. Both were unopposed in the vote.
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Friendly Friendly
W. Va
R. H. Wooley
C. E. Morgan
Citizens ticket wins landslide in Burnsville mayor race
Burnsville West Virginia June 3 The Citizens ticket led by W Hinchcliffe defeated Law and Order candidate C RB Whitesell 281 to 54 to take the mayor’s office A W McNemar named recorder Councilmen listed as W A …
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Burnsville
W. Va
Citizens
W. Hinchcliffe
Law and Order
Hinchcliffe
C. RB. Whitesell
A. W. McNemar
W. A
Masontown Elects City Officials In Narrow Victory
Masontown West Virginia voters reelected Mayor W Radabaugh on the Citizens ticket. EB Givens was chosen recorder and councilmen Cole McKinney A T Robinson Harry Richardson A C Wiles and L FE Al won seats.
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Masontown
W. Va
Co. W. Radabaugh
Citizens
EB. Givens
Cole McKinney
A. T. Robinson
Harry Richardson
A. C. Wiles
L. FE. al
Albright Reelected on Town Ticket. Council Seats Split
Albright was reelected on the Town ticket while the remaining councilmen won as Citizen candidates, shaping a divided municipal leadership in the new term.
Bruceton Elects New Mayor and Council Members
Bruceton West Virginia voters chose Thomas Ryan as mayor and Myron Steelman as recorder in a no opposition election. Jeremiah Thomas F Moyers A G Defoe Arthur Thomas and L R Darby were elected to the council with twenty six votes each. twenty six votes were cast.
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Bruceton
W. Va
Thomas Ryan
Myron Steelman
Jeremiah Thomas
F. Moyers
A. G. Defoe
Arthur Thomas
L. R. Darby
Fretwell Elected Mayor in Rowlesburg West Virginia
John D. Fretwell is named mayor of Rowlesburg after a June 2 election. The new slate includes recorder Norwood D. Hotten and councilmen Charles Buckhalder C. M. Heath Perry Ayersman and F. C. Whetsell along with B. C. Ayers.
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Rowlesburg
W. Va
John D. Fretwell
Norwood D. Hotten
B. C. Ayersman
Charles Buckhalder
C. M. Heath
Perry Ayersman
F. C. Whetsell
Clendenin Elects Davis and Clark To Local Offices
Clendenin West Virginia voters chose A. L. Davis as recorder and Guy V. Clark J. M. Geary Pat Fogarty C. W. Cook and C. E. Osborne as city councilmen in a single-ticket election. Leon sees E. H. Burdette defeat Howard Schultz 75 to 4 for municipal leadership with J. W. Rairden recorder and Homer Graham Charles King EB. F. Rairden Grant Beaver and T. A. Childers elected councilmen all Republicans.
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Clendenin
W. Va
Feld
A. L. Davis
Recorder
Guy V. Clark
J. M. Geary
Pat Fogarty
C. W. Cook
C. E. Osborne
Leon
E. H. Burdette
Howard Schultz
J. W. Rairden
Homer Graham
Charles King
EB. F. Rairden
Grant Beaver
T. A. Childers
Osborne Voters Approve or Reject Local Measures
Osborne West Virginia voters in Clendenin on June 2 consider local questions in an inc orated community referendum. Ballot details indicate minor issues facing residents and potential changes to town governance.
Town votes to relinquish incorporation in City and Coalfield News
Voters in a small town near here approved relinquishing incorporation by 45 to 15. E L Moore was elected mayor and Harry Birchfield recorder. Council members chosen: E C Neal James Mayes Robert Beckmer Dave Darst and Bruce Wilson.
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E. L. Moore
M. B. Bland
James Bland
John Singer
Boyd Dotson
R. B. Parker
J. M. Patton
R. O. Darst
People’s Ticket
Willard Faudree
Progressive
Lawrence Pierce
Citizens
Harry Birchfield
People’s
E. C. Neal
James Mayes
Robert Beckmer
Dave Darst
Bruce Wilson
People's ticket wins in Mason county race in Henderson
Henderson West Virginia June 2 The People s ticket triumphed over two others in Mason county elections with the result indicating a clear victory for the ticket.
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Henderson
W. Va
People’s
Mason County
Pulley Wins Rainelle Mayoral Race In WV Vote
H. R. Pulley of the Citizens ticket defeats B. J. F. Neal of the People's ticket for mayor in Rainelle West Virginia with 298 to 225 votes. Other People's ticket nominees listed include H. J. Smith recorder and councilmen candidates C. R. Garner George Daniels Oscar Cropey Carl Burger and W. E. Deegane.
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Rainelle Rainelle
W. Va
H. R. Pulley
Citizens Ticket
B. J F. Neal
People’s Ticket
People’s
H. J. Smith
Recorder
C. R. Garner
George Daniels
Oscar Cropey
Carl Burger
W. E. Deegane
Wayne Citizens ticket elects mayor and council in Wayne West Virginia
Wayne West Virginia on June 2 reports Citizens ticket winning the election. Pearson was elected mayor and Merced recorder. J Stallson F Millender H Schaffer Syeda Smith Parle Adkins named councilmen.
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Wayne Wayne
W. Va
Citizens
Wayne
Pearson
Ma’ Mnayor Merced Recorder
J. Stallson
F. Millender
H. M. Schaffer
Syeda Smith
Parle
Adkins
Worthington Report On Local Election Sweep
Worthington West Virginia June 2 The entire nation ticket was swept intoadan constitutional election today. G Sturm was elected.
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Worthington Worthington
W. Va
Nats
Sturm
Citizena Ticket Wins Big in Le Fayette County Vote
In Le Fayette county town, the Citizena ticket defeated the People's party. H B H Woolwine elected mayor. Karl Blake fre corder. E G Canterbury Z H Lege C Geena Harrison Turner and P Williams chosen as councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pax
W. Va
Citizena
People’s Party
le Fayette
H. BH. Woolwine
Karl Blake
Frecorder
E. G. Canterbury
Z. H. Lege
C. Geena
Harrison Turner
P . Williams
Milton selects Democratic slate in mayoral race
Milton West Virginia voters chose the Democratic ticket in a municipal election. Mayor B L Kinnard defeated Republican Dr F F Farnsworth by 248 to 232. Britt Thomas became recorder and councilmen were J M Neal W N Hudgins Lucien Ball A R Holley and L Fu gate.
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Milton
W. Va
B. L. Kinnard
Dr. F. F. Farnsworth
Britt Thomas
Nows Recorder
J. M. Neal
W. N. Hudgins
Lucien Ball
A. R. Holley
L. Fugate
Local Election Results from Farmington West Virginia
Vaneeeree Farmington West Virginia June 2 Lee Toothman defeated Lee Rice for mayor. Fletcher unopposed for recorder. Council members chosen Harry Villers R D Le Masters Ww Poarity R C Cooper and J L Bock.
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Vaneeeree Farmington
W. Va
Lee Toothman
Lee Rice
Fletcher
Harry Villers
R. D. le Masters
Ww, Poaerty
R. C. Cooper
J. L. Bock
Cottrill Wins Glenville Mayoral Race
A. L. Cottrill was elected mayor of Glenville West Virginia succeeding Bob McGee. I. N. Hardman was chosen for council along with aril Winnit E Bush Rev J C Musser J Wiper Bell and Cecil McQuain as councilmen.
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Glenville
W. Va
A. L. Cottrill
Bob McGee
I. N. Hardman
Aril W.inett
E. Bush
J. C. Musser
J. Wiper Bell
Cecil McQuain
Heater Reelected Mayor in Gassaway Fourth Term
In Gassaway West Virginia on June 2 C J Heater a Republican won reelection as mayor for a fourth term defeating Democrat O P Frame. The full Republican ticket including the recorder and five councilmen also won.
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Gassaway Gassaway
W. Va
C. J. Heater
Gassaway
O. P. Frame
Flemington Elects A N Stewart Mayor Over Gates
A N Stewart wins the Flemington mayoral race with 195 votes to 99 for Fred Gates. Branley Fleming is unopposed for recorder. Council members are Willa Rile James Fallon Harley Mayle Mike Freeze and Shirley Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington Flemington
W. Va
A. N. Stewart
Fred Gates
Branley Fleming
Willa Rile James Fallon
Harley Mayle
Mike Freeze
Shirley Gibson
Cassidy elected mover in Newburg election race
Newburg West Virginia on June 2 O R Cassidy won the mover post defeating Moore 112 to 64 Frank Ike was named record in the local results
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
W. Va
O. R. Cassidy
Moore
Frank Ike
Bridgeport Names Johnson Man of the Year in City
Bridgeport West Virginia on June 2 J Watson Johnson was elected man of Bridgeport for the fifteenth time in a long running city honor reflecting his service spanning fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
W. Va
J. Watson Johnson
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