Movies as sales force for American life, Hays says
Detroit remarks by Will H. Hays president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America claim the film industry is the greatest sales force in the world. He cites movies as promoting better living, thrift, and unity, with two billion dollars invested in the industry.
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America
New York
Oklahoma
Eastern University
Aileen Pringle in Gunny Sack Dress at Colonial
Aileen Pringle stars in Wickedness Preferred, a Metro film at the Colonial, co starring Lew Cody. Pringle's wardrobe features twelve costumes including a two gunny sack outfit in a desert island sequence and many stylish gowns.
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Metro- Goldwyn - Mayer
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Colin Clement
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Mise Pringle
Bertem
Mary McAllister
George K. Arthur
Chicago crime film wins popular favor at Granada
A new DeMille action for Pathe featuring Milie Haver and Victor Varoni drew wide approval at the Granada theater on Monday and Tuesday. The screen version of Maurine Watkins’s stage success follows Roxie Hart as she courts public sympathy, aided by strong performances from Haver Varoni Bradford Barnes Robson and Faye. The plot centers on a murder, a sympathetic jury and Roxie’s rise amid envy and public notoriety.
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Victor Vareon
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Roxie
Three teachers who served Westfield High for decades retire
Westfield Mass June 5 The last of a trio of long serving educators at Westfield High will retire Miss Elizabeth F Atwood the sole surviving member of the trio offered her resignation after 22 years on the faculty Dennis M Cole a science instructor died four years ago and William W Kittredge who led the school for 38 years died last month after a short illness
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Mass
Westfield High School
Elizabeth F. Atwood
Dennis M. Cole
W. Kittredge
Prin
Mortgage Loan Services Expands in Bluefield Welch Areas
We offer first mortgage loans in Bluefield West Virginia Bluefield Virginia and Welch West Virginia. Terms include 8 to 5 year residences and up to 10 year business property loans with refinancing of old loans available.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluefield, Virginia
Welch West Virginia
Murdered Cabaret Singer Found Shot Near Boston
Pretty Mary C. Mahan of Boston, a cabaret singer, was found riddled with bullets in the Blue Hills just outside Boston. She is believed lured into a taxicab by her fiancé John Tartar who quarreled with her. Tartar is held by police for questioning.
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Boston
Blue Hills
Mass
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City council agenda records two week gap and actions
The city director held a Tuesday session noting a two week lapse due to the West Virginia primary. Items include a verdict against the city in a Mercer Funeral Home vehicle damage case, a $100 hydrant payment contract with Debcuer Lumber, a first lien deed for Tri City Traction, street light and sewer adjustments, licenses for Serena’s, an extension for West Virginia Water Service, Clinch Valley Motor route approval, and a whiteway system completion on Commerce Street with restaurant license granted to C Slaughter in the Altamont Hotel building.
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Ecity
Debcuer Lumber Company
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J.B. Belcher
Tri-City Traction Company
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Virginia Avenue
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EF. M. Cook
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West Virginia Water Service Company
Winona Street
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Altamont Hoty
Walker dominates Malone in St Paul open air bout
Mick Walker world middleweight champion decisively defeated Jock Malone of St Paul in an outdoor ten round match. Walker pressured from the outset, crowding Malone and delivering punishing blows while Malone claimed the fifth round with a hard right to the head.
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Puts An End To Bunion Pains
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Of sight and morning Aak as a simple inexpensive remedy for inflamed swollen toe joints. It promises quick relief, a concentrated two ounce dose lasting long, a money back guarantee, and immediate orders for women.
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Goff Defends Campaign Spending Claims in West Virginia
Senator Goff rejects hoover expenditure accusations as unsubstantiated while detailing reported state spending between twenty two and twenty five thousand dollars. He notes opposition from United Mine Workers and AFL and describes Hoover campaign efforts as ineffective among West Virginia mountaineers.
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Wheeling
James RB. Gacheld
Gore
Repulican National Committee
Bricklayers Names Greer President in WV Conference
Frank Greer of Wheeling was re elected president of the West Virginia Conference of Bricklayers Masons and Piasters at the close of its first biennial convention in Wheeling June 5 H P Heman Huntington was elected first vice president and Jack Appleton Charleston was re elected secretary treasurer The meeting will be at Elkins Greer named delegate to the state labor meeting in Clarksburg August 5.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Frank Greer
West Virginia
Oil Well Supply Co Omits Usual Dividends
Pittsburgh June 5 The directorate of Oil Well Supply Co decided to omit the usual dividend on common stock due to the oil industry's overall downturn and a cessation of drilling under agreement in various fields. Officials said the stoppage reduced demand for drilling equipment and affected results.
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Pittsburgh
OI Well Supply Company
Mussolini Outlines Italy’s Alignments in Peaceful Senate Address
Premier Mussolini in a Rome Senate address reviewed Italy’s relations with major powers. He praised ties with the United States and England, spoke of improved France relations and fraternal Spain links, and urged friendship with all while warning others not to tread on Italy. He voiced hope for Franco Italian rapprochement and noted Tangier and other talks nearing solutions. He credited the US with key roles in postwar history and discussed naval disarmament and immigration policy.
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Robinson to Speak at Zion Church Today
Rev W L Robinson D D presiding elder of the Bluefield district will preach at A M E Zion church today at 3 pm. He returns from the St Louis general conference and will discuss Methodist unity among Negro citizens and related events. Members gather for renewals at Wilcoe Jaeger Williamson shops next week. A noon prayer meeting at the Y M C A is led by Robinson today.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
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North Carolina
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St. Louis
Hyde Park Corner Named London’s Busiest Traffic Centre
A recent report designates Hyde Park Corner as London's busiest traffic hub, highlighting high vehicle and pedestrian density. The finding reflects ongoing urban congestion and demands for improved transit management.
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Hyde Park Corner
London
Fullen Thompson Claimed by OLNTH in Virginia Death
Fullen Thompson 74 son of the late Rowland and Marissa Thompson of Russell county Virginia died at his home in Bluefield West Virginia area at 9 15 last night after a long illness He moved to Tazewell county in 1901 bought the William Spracher firm and was prominent in the community Funeral services set for 2 30 Thursday at the late home Committal at Maple Hill cemetery A brother J Thompson of Coalwater Kansas is critically ill another brother M M Thompson ill in Ohio He served as chairman of the Tazewell county board of supervisors He is survived by his widow Julia Thompson five sons W Thompson Lexington Ky A R Thompson North Fork W Va C B Thompson Northfork W Va F J Thompson Bluefield Va D B Thompson Centerbury Ohio two daughters Mrs 8 D Dickerson and Mrs J H Holbrook thirteen grandchildren two great grandchildren A sister Angelina Thompson Wilson Mo died two months ago
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Verdict rules gas and coal dust caused Mather mine blast
A coroner's jury in Waynesburg Pennsylvania found the May 19 explosion at the Mather mine was caused by a combination of gas and coal dust igniting in an unknown manner. Coroner John W. Ross announced the verdict after inquests by two juries to identify victims and investigate the blast.
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Butler Attitude Toward Hoover Puzzles Nation
Hoover strengthens delegate list as Louisiana and Kentucky votes align. opposing factions vow to block nomina tion despite talk of a candidate from the Midwest and farm relief advocates weighing next moves as convention pressures rise.
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Hoover Puzzles Nation
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Credentials Committee
James W. Good
London
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Tazewell Lambs Sent to Market
The first load of Tazewell lambs left for the eastern market today as the lamb crop is expected to be larger than usual this year and current prices are favorable.
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Industrial Education Urged for Cuba by Aleman
Secretary of Education Aleman urges the establishment of industrial schools throughout Cuba to expand technical and vocational training, aiming to equip students with practical skills for the nation's developing economy.
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Cuba
Secretary of Education
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Woman Aboard New Atlantic Flight Delayed by Runway Rain
At Curtiss Field New York a wet runway forced postponement of preparations for the Columbia’s second transatlantic attempt with Miss Mabel Bell aboard. Reporters note public interest in Amelia Earhart’s Newfoundland activities while the ship carries the same engine used by Chamberlain and Acosta in the first flight.
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Columbia
Mabel Bell
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Clarence Chamberlain
Charles Levine
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Bert Acosta
Citroen to abandon four cylinder for six cylinder car
Paris report says Andre Citroen, renowned as the Henry Ford of France, plans to replace his four cylinder automobile with a six cylinder engine. The shift signals a new era in his vehicle designs and production strategy.
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Henry Ford
France
Harvey George former Tazewell resident dies in Washington
Word came of the death of Harvey George 72 a retired farmer formerly of Tazewell He died at his home in Washington D C after a two year health decline He was buried at Herndon Virginia He leaves a widow sisters and four daughters and three sons with mutual relatives attending the funeral in Tazewell and nearby Bluefield and Saltville locations
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