Injuries Fatal to Simmons Man
William H. Williams 36 of Simmons died at Bluefield sanitarium from injuries after a collision with a heavy motor truck near Pocahontas. He died unconscious after skull fracture and brain pressure operations failed. Funeral in Elizabeth town Kentucky. Survived by wife Janet Bush and daughter Eleanor Churchill Williams, sister Mrs Callaway, and parents. Widely known mechanic formerly with Norfolk and Western and Pocahontas Fuel.
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William H. Williams
Simmons
Mre. R
Callaway
Mount View Avenue
Bluefield Sanitarium
Pocahontas
Williame
Episcopal Church
Elizabethtown
Satur
Bluefield
Norfolk and Estern
Mercer Funeral Home
Williams
Norfolk and Western Railway
Hope
Kentucky
H. O. Williams
Christ Episcopal Church
Janet Bush
L. H. Bush
Freeman
Eleanor Churchill Williams
Explosions Wipe Out Nazi Munitions Town
Allied bombardment continues with explosions reducing a Nazi munitions facility town. Reports state activity ranged from 500 to 1500 marksmen and secret officials at Reins-Gort provided details to the Associated Press about ongoing operations.
8.8.8 Tonic Promises Blood Health Restore
Advert says 8.8.8 Tonic cures tiredness from low red blood cell count. Claims tonic restores normal red cells, improves appetite and nervousness, aids oxygen energy circulation, and promotes better digestion. Endorses long-standing science and drugstore availability with wrap packaging and economy size.
Deadly blast at Reinadorf devastates Saxony works area
Rescue teams battled a fierce fire at the Reinadorf munition plant as hundreds of women rushed from Wittenberg to learn their kin's fate. Casualties were high. bodies burned and unrecognizable. Officials summoned, roads clogged with ambulances and crowds while authorities ordered news silence awaiting the official report.
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Wittenberg
Reinsdorf
Saxony
Reinadorf
Dave
Local coal man opposes Morrows three point plan
In a House Ways and Means filing, a coal industry critic argues against Mr. Morrows plan to regulate marketing and tonnage. He cites unfair price dynamics, freight-rate imbalances, and NRA backed wage protections, warning northern advantages hurt southern mines and workers.
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Ways and Means
Mr. Morrow
NRA
Roosevelt urges Congress on ten rush must legislation
The article tracks President Roosevelt pressing Congress for urgent action on ten key bills with an administrative board still drafting details. Conferees lament the president's willingness to accept Senate amendments to the NRA extension, while August adjournment hints spark private discontent. A safety note warns tourists to secure equipment on running boards to avoid crash injuries.
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O'Connor
House
Senate
Fretwell’s and Ty Lee Beauty Shop Advertisements
A Raleigh street shop offers dresses sizes 14 through 52 at 3c each and two for 5. Fretwell’s lists Croquinole Permanent Wave at 3.00 each or two for 5.00. Ty Lee Beauty Shop advertises a beauty wave service and a phone contact 2760. Also a silk homespun yard at 63c regularly 9Sc. Gertrude Watts promotes voice and piano lessons at Bailey Building on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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Ty Lee Beauty Shop
Raleigh Street
Gertrude Watts
Bailey Building
Chance of Halting Soft Coal Walkout Dwindles 10
The attorney general finds the latest coal tax bill constitutional though critics say the 26 percent compliance tax on mine sale prices and the price fixing provisions create constitutional and anti trust concerns. Proponents claim credits offset the tax for compliant producers, while opponents say Congress is bypassed indirectly.
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Congress
Hunt begins for slayer of girl
A search is launched for a man estranged from his wife who is the prime suspect in the murder of a girl. The mother is quoted as objecting to the suspect's association with the victim's family.
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Hunt
Slayer OF Girl
Three Arrested on Possession Charge
B J Jackson Robert Burnett and Adilee Burns three men of color were arrested on the north side last night for possessing two and a half gallons of moonshine whiskey. Arrests were made by Constable J A Tabor and Federal Agent Arnet. The trio is held at the city jail.
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B. J. Jackson
Robert Burnett
Adilee Burns
North Side
J. A. Tabor
Arnet
Jai
Pending Hearing Before Commissioner Scott
A matter awaits a hearing before Commissioner Thomas H. Scott. The docket indicates a scheduled session to review allegations and determine next steps in the process. No additional details are provided in the fragment.
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Thomas H. Scott
Jury Convicts Penny Physician in Lawson Case
In New York a jury convicted Dr. Zimmerly of improper operation that caused Mrs. Lawson's death. The foreman announced the verdict after three hours and thirty four minutes of deliberation as the physician showed no emotion. Police officials marked decoration day with readings and a major police shakeup followed.
Easley Wilson Co. Named FHA Fee Valuator in WV
T O J Wilson, head of the Easley Wilson company, is appointed fee valuator for Mercer and adjacent counties for the federal housing administration. This first WV appointment comes as Washington F H A officials establish state operations with headquarters at Parkersburg. Valuators will assess values on properties securing FHA insurance loans.
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T. O'J. Wilson
Easley Wilson Company
Mercer
Federal Housing Administration
West Virginia
James B Dusenberry
Vanderwhiting, Construction and Realty Department
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Washington
Parkersburg
FHA
Longtime West Virginia real estate man eyed for state post
The article notes Mr. Wilson ranked top among applicants for an appointment and declined to be considered as chief feevaluator of the state. A veteran real estate figure, he leads the West Virginia Real Estate Association and the southern West Virginia real estate board. He serves as field appraiser for the Home Owners Loan Corporation covering five southern counties.
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Wilson
West Virginia Real Estate Association
Southern West Virginia Real Estate Board
Home Owners Loan Corporation
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