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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

2

Governor Murphy Talks on Labor And Rights At Duquesne

Pittsburgh June 9 Governor Murphy of Michigan spoke at the 59th commencement of Duquesne University saying unrest labor is not essential new and urging a larger share of labor’s product, job security, and rights. He noted conflicts reflect changes in law and economy and urged gradual judicial and faster legislative action to settle disputes.

Pittsburgh Ounrest Murphy Michigan Duquesne University General Motors Eee

Cochrane Placed on Inactive List by Detroit Club

Detroit June 9 Walter O president of the Detroit club announced that manager Mickey Cochrane requested removal from the active roster. He will be carried as a non playing man while doctors say he is progressing satisfactorily. Marvin Owen fractured a small bone in his left hand yesterday and Rudy York was recalled from Toledo to fill the vacancy.

Detroit Walter O Detroit 1 Mickey Cochrane Briggs Cochrane Irving Hadley York Marvin Owen Rudy York Toledo

Grundy Mission Clubs Organized Through Churches

Delegations from several Christian churches gathered at Midway Christian church to hear plans for Grundy Mission clubs. Fourteen congregations participated including Princeton and Bluefield area churches. Hurley presided. Rev B N of Pulaski Va spoke as the audience learned of a re organized Grundy Mission club with 27 members financing two dormitory rooms and school work.

Midway Christian Church Princeton Bhi W. Va Bluefield Hurley B. N Pulaski Poge Ak Matter Club S Uates Dollinger Opal Foley Aland Ude

Knights Templar escort to aid funeral of William J. Simms

A Knights Templar escort will muster at the Masonic Temple Thursday at 1:30 PM to assist Mercer Lodge 160 in the funeral service for late Sir Knight William J. Simms. Eminent Commander Mayo M. King urges full attendance. Bluefield Lodge No. 85 members to assist and meet at the temple with cars. Norman McDowell, secretary.

Knights Templar Masonic Temple Mercer Lodge 160 William J. Simms Mayo M. King Mercer Lodge No. 160 A. F A. M Bluefield Lodge No. 85 Norman McDowell

Virginia Children of Confederate Hold Narrows Convention

About 100 delegates attended the fifth annual Virginia division Children of the Confederacy convention at the First Methodist church in Narrows. Heavy rain curtailed last night’s session. after adjournment at 12:30, a luncheon followed, then a motor trip to Mountain Lake with 60 cars and around 200 people. Some delegates will travel home from Mountain Lake.

Virginia Division Children of the Confederacy First Methodist Narrows Mountain Lake Narrows Business Men’s Association

Names of Rich Persons Accused by FDR Tax Inquiry Revealed

Washington June 9 Congress leaders predicted the first move of the investigating committee will postpone the names of wealthy accused by President Roosevelt of tax evasion and avoidance. They expect those named will be given an opportunity to answer before the committee and defend themselves. President Roosevelt sent Congress a list of alleged evasions but did not name the individuals. Chairman Harrison of the Senate finance committee said he will seek Senate approval to changes made by the House in the investigation resolution. The amendments would require the committee to decide publicity in each case. Leaders forecast the Senate would act to authorize the investigation tomorrow, allowing the inquiry to begin next week.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Harrison D. Miss Senate Finance Committee Senate House

Morgan Explains Tax Statements and Wealth

Morgan argues on taxes that citizens should minimize payments and rely on Congress to fix mistakes. He defends wealthy individuals and questions incorporating. He notes a European trip for coronation services but a minor illness kept him from attending. He plans to return to Scotland in August for grouse shooting.

Congress Morgan Europe Scotland

Britain protests warship disaster

The report notes Britain protests a naval disaster and cites the Hague convention on mine dangers, stating unanchored mines must be neutralized an hour after laying and anchored mines are rendered harmless immediately if broken from moorings. In Madrid, diplomats discuss evacuating civilians as government troops strengthen positions near Aravaca and Las Coruna road to cut insurgent communications.

Madrid Alcibiades Pecanha Coruna Aravaca

Nyack and Penny Win Charles Town Events

In Charles Town West Virginia on June 9 a crowd of about 4000 watched L. W. Mark's Nyack and R. F. Frick's Penny win the second and third races respectively today and com-

Penny scheme yields $1278 daily double at track

B F Austin of Washington and an unidentified man held one ticket each for the winning double, with four Charles Town garage mechanics Norman Fadely Luther Carper Walter Birkit and Johnny Dunn pooling 50 cents each to win nearly 320. They recall Penny from Heaven and Nyack in a strategic play tied to the day’s big Guy Lombardo handicap winner Steol Pigeon ridden by Sammy Palumbo.

B. F. Austin Washington Charles Town Norman Fadely Luther Carper Walter Birkit Johnny Dunn Penny Nyack Hugh C. Vaughn Sammy Palumbo

Parkersburg Man, 89, Elected to Head G A R

Fairmont West Virginia June 9 William Satow aged 89 of Parkersburg was elected today department commander of the grand army of the republic to succeed William Smith of Shadyside Ohio The encampment opened Monday with a small group of veterans selecting Parkersburg as next year’s site for the gathering.

Fairmont W. Va William Satow Parkersburg Grand Army of the Republic William Smith Shadyside

Ranger Wins Another Race in Yacht Trials

Newport Rhode Island June 9 Harold Vanderbilt's Ranger defeated Chandler Hovey's Rainbow and Gerald B Lambert's Yankee today in the concluding race of the first trial series to select a defender for America's yachting cup. Ranger had twice defeated Yankee in match races and led both Rainbow and Yankee home in a three yacht contest. Yankee beat Rainbow in the other two races of the series.

Newport R. I Harold Vanderbilt Ranger Chandler Hovey Rainbow Gerald B. Lambert Yankee Today Yankee

Salvation Army Board Meeting Today

The advisory board of the Salvation Army will meet at 12:15 in the private dining room of Royal Cafe No 2. R Cameron, chairman, announced the gathering in Baltimore Maryland. Police Commissioner Lawson ordered uniformed officers to wear uniforms when responding to bank and store hold up calls to avoid frightening the public.

Salvation Army Board The Salvation Army Royal Cafe No. 2 R. Cameron Baltimore William P. Lawson

Suburb Incorporation Wins Approval in Morgantown

Morgantown West Virginia June 9 Circuit Judge Minter L Wilson approved the incorporation of suburban interest Endorsers of the movement said a municipal election would be held within the month.

Morgantown W. Va Minter L. Wilson

Treatment Of Disease Resulting From Heavy Drinking Described

Atlantic City June 9 the two bottle ers who drink more than a quart daily suffer a severe form of the mental disease described by Dr Robert Goodhart and Dr Norman Joliffe of New York In the Far East this condition is linked to vitamin B deficiency The doctors report dramatic improvements with large vitamin B doses even as patients continue heavy drinking They cite an actress case with paralysis and fluid drainage but say vitamin B restored health and appetite Also noted are potential benefits for liver cirrhosis and a separate report of licorice flavoring allergy tied to gum drops and certain drugs and dental products Dr Edward J Donovan notes tumors can block stomach opening and are operable with low mortality from 243 operations

Atlantic City Robert Goodhart Norman Joliffe New York American Medical Association Far East Goodhart Adolph B. Loveman Louisville Edward J. Donovan

Parleys and Pickets Roil Ohio Strike Scene

Aaron Cohen urged workers not to join a Bee movement while union leaders warned the strike would continue. In Newton and Monroe, officials claimed strong backing for work stoppages with thousands of unionists ready. Gov Davey warned of possible bloodshed if the dispute escalates, as clashes at an airplane base drew threats against Mayor Burton. Baby chicks hatched early forecast ample time to market.

Aaron Cohen Committee For Industrial Organization Ohio Aint Wittens Newton Co. I. O Monroe Detroit Knaggs Chicago S.w.oc Inland Steel van A. Bittner Inland Republic Youngstown Sheet & Tube C.il.o Davey Burton

Seek More Funds for Flood Plan

Washington reports a push in the House Control Center for larger federal financing of flood control projects. Chairman Whittington and Colonel Powell urge relaxing the policy so the government covers more costs, noting 69 reservoirs in the proposed $800 million plan for the Mississippi and Ohio basins.

Washington Whittington D.-Miss R. G. Powell Gaiden Wall Powell Mississippi Ohio River

Dailey Infant Dies in Beckley Home Services Today

Gladys Dailey three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry M Dailey died at 430 yesterday afternoon at the parental home on East Wyoming Street from complications. Services will be held at 330 this afternoon at the parents home conducted by Rev A H McGee of the Pentecostal Holiness church Beckley. Interment will follow in Nunn Cemetery on Brush Creek. Survived by parents and one sister Nellie Plorence.

Gladys Dailey Harry M. Dailey Wyoming Street A. H. McGee Pentecostal Holiness Church Beckley Nunn Brush Creek Nellie Plorence

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