Movies as a sales force for American life praised
Detroit June 5 Will Hays head of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America says the film industry is the greatest sales force in the world and that movies sell America to itself He notes better living conditions in small towns and the industrys two billion dollar investment while addressing the Detroit board of commerce on arbitration in industry
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Detroit
Mich
Will H. Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Hays
Detroit Board of Commerce
America
New York
Oklahoma
Eastern University
Aileen Pringle in Gunny Sack Dress in Wickedness Preferred
Aileen Pringle stars in Wickedness Preferred with Lew Cody at the Colonial Theatre. The film features twelve costume changes from a rough gunny sack ensemble on a desert island to elegant gowns and tailored outfits, with scenes shot near La Jolla caves and a plot by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clement.
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Aileen Pringle
Metro- Goldwyn - Mayer
Lew Cody
South Beas
Aileen
Misa Pringle
Hobart Henley
la Jolla
Cal
Florence Ryerson
Colin Clement
Cody
Bert Roach
Mary McAllister
George K. Arthur
Chicago Crime Film Wins Popular Favor
The Granada theater showcased a screen version of Maurine Watkins stage success about a miscarriage of justice and Roxie Hart. Mine Haver shines as Roxie, with Dr Varoni as her husband and Robert Edeson as the lawyer. Virginia Bradford and Julia Faye add to the dramatic cast.
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Ville Haver
Victor Varcon
Approve
Granada Theater
Maurine Watkins
Seisen
Mine Haver
Roxie
Dr. Varoni
Robert Edeson
Virginia Bradford
T. Roy Barnes
Robson
Julia Faye
Three Loyal Westfield Educators Retire After 30 Years
Westfield Mass June 5 an unusual trio of long serving teachers at Westfield High School will retire after three decades together Elizabeth F Atwood the surviving member offered her resignation after 22 years Dennis M Cole science instructor 32 years and William W Kittredge 38 years principal both died within the last month following brief illness
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Westfield
Mass
Westfield High Schoo
Elizabeth F. Atwood
Dennis M. Cole
High I
W. Kittredge
Bratton Wins File Suit In City Council Briefing
City council session notes a verdict against Bluefield on a Bratton case over damage to a Mercer Funeral Home vehicle struck by a manhole cover. Actions include a fire hydrant contract with Delcher Lumber, a first lien deed for Tri ity Traction, street Helit installation petition, license renewals, sewer claim settlement, water service extension approval, Clinch Valley Motor permit, whiteway completion, and restaurant license for C C Slaughter at Altamont Hotel.
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West Virginia
Buefield
P. D. Bratton
Merce
Park Street
Delcher Lumber Company
Wayne Street
J. BR. Belcher
Tri-“ity Traction Company
Virginia Avenue
A.s
EM. Cook
Fourth Street
Cook
C. C. Slaughter
Altamont Hoty
Walker Dominates Malone In St Paul Open Air Bout
Mickey Walker, the world middleweight champion, swarmed Jock Malone of St Paul in a ten round clash. Walker kept Malone under pressure from the first bell, while Malone managed to claim the fifth round by a hard right to the head and a follow up left hook that staggered the champion.
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St. Paul
Minn
Jane
Mickey Walker
Jock Malone
St. P’aul
Walker
Malone
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Relief for Bunions
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple remedy to reduce swelling in the big toe joint. It claims full strength two ounce bottles curb inflammation, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging readers to ask a first-class drugstore for the product.
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Moone
Goff campaign spending under three thousand dollars claimed
In reporting from Wheeling West Virginia Senator Goff rejected charges of lavish Hoover campaign spending, stating his own costs were under $3,000. He noted totals of $22,000 to $23,000 reported by Hoover manager Harry Woodyard and defended his finances against persistent accusations by opponents and some papers.
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Gioll
Gott
Charleston
Hoover
Harry
Woodyard
Virginia
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Goff
Federation
Golf
California
West Virginia
Golf Club
Wheeling
James R. Garfeld
Geoff
Gore
Bricklayers Rename Greer as President
Wheeling June 5 Frank Greer of Wheeling was re elected president of the West Virginia Conference of Bricklayers Masons and Minsters at the close of the first biennial convention H P Heman Huntington was elected first vice president while Jack Appeton Keston was re elected secretary treasurer Greer was named delegate to the state labor meeting in Clarksburg August 5
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Wheeling
W. Va
Frank Greer
West Virginia
Pricklayers, Masons and Minsters
H. P. Heman
Huntington
Jack Appeton
Keston
Elly
Ieer
Clarksburg
Oil Well Supply Co Omits Usual Dividends
Pittsburgh, June 5. Oil Well Supply Co directors decided to omit the regular dividend on common stock due to the oil industry's downturn and cessation of drilling under agreement in various fields. The pause in drilling has reduced demand for drilling equipment.
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OIL Well Supply CO
Pittsburgh
Oil Well Supply Company
Mussolini’s Peaceful Address on Italy’s Global Ties
Premier Mussolini spoke before the Rome senate detailing Italy’s relations with nations. He praised friendship with the United States and England while noting improved ties with France and Spain, and expressed hope for better Germany relations. He urged firm defense of Italy’s interests amid consular attacks and highlighted Franco Italian rapprochement and Tangier talks.
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Mussolini
Senate
Italy
United States
England
France
Spain
Germany
Jugoslav
Austria
Tangier
Kellogg
Robinson to Speak at A. M. E. Zion Church
Secretary Govin recovers from lumbago and returns to work with Norfolk and Western railway while membership renewals proceed at Bluefield Eck Saeger Williamson shops. Rev W L Robinson of North Carolina will lead a noon prayer meeting at the Y M C A and speak at the A M E Zion church this afternoon.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluefield
Blake A. M. B Zion
Mr. Robinson
St. Louis
Hyde Park Car R Nonstop Traffic Strain In London
London’s Hyde Park Car Road network faces heavy use as the city’s busiest traffic corridor tests its capacity. The latest flows show persistent congestion and delays impacting commuters daily.
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Hyde Park
London
Fullen Thompson Claimed by Death in Virginia
Fullen Thompson aged 74 of Russell county Virginia died at his Bluefield home at 9 15 p m after a long illness He moved to Tazewell county in 1901 purchasing the William Spracher farm and was prominent in the community A brother B J Thompson of Coalwater Kansas and another M M Thompson in Ohio are ill He is survived by his widow five sons two daughters thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at his home at 2 30 Thursday with committal at Maple Hill cemetery He formerly chaired the Tazewell county board of supervisors An added sister Angelina Thompson of Wilson Missouri died two months ago.
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Rowland
Malissa Thompson
Russell County
Virginia
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Tazewell County
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Maple Hill Cemetery
B. J. Thompson
Coalwater
Kansas
M. M. Thompson
Ohio
Lexington
Kentucky
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Julia Thompson
W. Thompson
A. R. Thompson
Northfork
W. Va
C. C. Thompson
F. J. Thompson
D. B. Thompson
Eaternrs
Mra D. Dickerson
J. H. Helbrooks
Angelina Thompson
Wilson, Mo
Explosion blamed on gas and coal dust in May blast
A coroner's jury in Waynesburg Pennsylvania ruled the May 19 explosion was caused by a combination of gas and coal dust igniting in an unknown manner. Coroner John W. Ross announced the verdict after empaneling two juries to identify victims and investigate the blast.
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Waynesburg
Butler Attitude Toward Hoover Puzzles Nation
The article outlines opposition to Hoover within the party as delegates shift to bolster his support in Florida and Louisiana. It notes Los Angeles and Kentucky pledges, potential appeals by defeated delegates, and the chance of an early ballot nominating Hoover despite organized resistance among some factions. It also mentions Lowden supporters seeking an alternate rally and farm relief advocates weighing a western candidate.
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Credentials Committee
Hoover
James W. Good
Lowden
National Committee
Llonois
Kansas City
TAZEWELL LAMBS SENT TO MARKET
Tazewell June 5 report notes the first load of Tazewell lambs for the eastern market. The lamb crop appears larger than usual this year and current prices are good.
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Tazewell
Secretary Aleman Urges Industrial Schools Across Cuba
Havana reports Secretary of Education Aleman calls for widespread establishment of industrial schools throughout Cuba to boost technical training and workforce readiness.
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Havana
Cuba
Education
Aleman
Runway Delays Hit Columbia Second Transatlantic Flight
Curtiss Field reports a soggy runway delaying the Columbia as Miss Mabel Bell prepares for a second transatlantic attempt. Reporters note interest in Miss Amelia Earhart's Newfoundland activities and the aircraft’s engine used in prior endurance flights by Chamberlain, Levine, Acosta.
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Curtiss Field
N. Y
Columbia
Mabel Bell
Newfoundland
Amelia Earhart
Clarence Chamberlain
Charles Levine
Chamberlain
Bert Acosta
Citroen to switch from four to six cylinder engine
Paris report states Andre Citroen, likened to the Henry Ford of France, will abandon his current four cylinder car in favor of a new six cylinder engine model.
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Paris
Andre Citroen
Henry Ford
France
Harvey George former Tazewell resident dies in Washington DC
Obituary notes the death of Harvey George at his Washington DC home from paralysis after two years of decline. He was 72, a retired farmer, widowed with four daughters and three sons. Burial occurred at Herndon Virginia with family relatives from Tazewell and Bluefield.
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Tazewell
Washington
D. C
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George
George Ward
J. B. Ward
Bluefield
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Sallie
Mary
Jessie
Washington, D. C
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Saltville
William George
Florida
Sam George
Lou Gildersleeve
S. B
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