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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1934

Page

3

Woodring Purchases Probe Moves Forward Inquiries

Witness testifies that a contract for surplus army clothing was drafted at Woodring's direction for Joseph Silverman Jr. The grand jury did not indict but criticized lawyer politicians. McMullen shifts from denial to detailed testimony as Woodring and O'Neil are linked to the Silverman deal.

Washington Harry M. Woodring House War Department Woodring Joseph I. McMullen Joseph Silverman Jr Army Robert Jackson Democratic National Committee Silverman McMullen Grand Jury Rogers New Hampshire

Jealousy Fist Fight Ends in Ohio Man’s Death

Charles Gass, 40, dies after a fist fight sparked by jealousy in Cincinnati. Howard Mays, 37, a war veteran, faces murder charges. Mays’ wife Emma, 29, is held as a material witness. The trio belonged to the same church and had conflict over Mrs. Mays.

Cincinnati Charles Gass Howard Mays Emma Mays Geass

Presbyterians Vote Against Submitting Church Merger Plan

In Oxford Ohio on June 22 the United Presbyterian general assembly rejected a move to submit the proposed merger with the Presbyterian Church in the USA to its sixty seven presbyteries by 113 to 123. A two thirds vote was required to forward the overture. The unity committee dismissal was blocked earlier, leaving revival possible but unlikely.

Oxford Seventy-Sixth General Assembly United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church United States of America Unity Committee of the United Church Buffalo Unity Committee

Virginia boxing commission forms and grants 30 day permits

Virginia's new three man boxing commission held its first organization meeting in Richmond. It was sworn in and issued temporary thirty day permits to individuals and groups upon payment of license fees. A wrestling club card was legalized and boxing bouts scheduled for Monday night will proceed.

Richmond Virginia Boxing Commission

Immediate treatment urged for pinworms by health authority

Health authority urges prompt care for pinworm infections noting itching at night and potential secondary infections. Emphasizes scrupulous cleanliness, physician diagnosis, antiparasitic medicines, and enemas or cathartics to clear worms. Reinfestation prevention includes cooked food, short nails in children, and medical follow up until no worms remain.

Iitalian Castile

Relatives Hear Dillinger Alive in Galion Ohio

Mrs Eulalia Calder of Galion today received word that John Dillinger is alive and well prompting relatives to seek confirmation in Ohio sources. The report notes ongoing interest from family members and local residents in verifying the notorious outlaw’s status.

John Dillinger Galion Eulalia Callender

Seed Beans and Fresh Bakery Goods At Eureka Hardware

Kentucky Wonder and Green Pod Seed Beans announced for sale at Eureka Hardware Co. Florentines Brownies Fudge Pecan Rolls Cakes Pies and Nut Bread also on sale today. The note mentions a birthday and a cautious, uneasy tone about a father figure and alleged federal traps.

Kentucky Hureka Hardware Co Eureka Hardware Company

Letter from Audrey Hancock Confirms John Dilinger's Aliveness

A Maywood Indiana sister writes that John Dilinger is alive and well. The note dated his 32nd birthday says they heard from him and that he is not known to be in hiding.

Audrey Hancock Maywood Ind John Dillinger John

Moose to inspect Old Sweet Springs as possible national home site

Roanoke Virginia June 22 A picnic June 29 will introduce Loyal Order of Moose members from Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and Kentucky to Old Sweet Springs Monroe County West Virginia the resort seen as a potential national Moose home. Bluefield lodge sponsors a full day event expected to draw about 500 Moose from four states. The proposed site spans 610 acres with hotels cottages a golf course a reservoir a warm mineral spring pool and farm buildings.

Monroe County Roanoke Loyal Omner of Moose Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Old Sweet Springs Bluefield W. Va Mooseheart Ill Curtis Walton J. BE. Drewry and Associates Clifton Forge H. B. Dial Washington, D. C

Chicago Youth Is Shot in Busy Loop Restaurant

Police say Robert Berg a 24 year old government clerk was shot by two gunmen in a crowded Chicago loop restaurant. Motive unclear with theories of rival in love or mistaken identity tied to Jerome Factor and John Factor. Berg in critical condition.

Chicago Robert Berg Jerome Factor Berg John Factor England Factor

West Virginia appoints aviation inspectors

Charleston June 22 three inspectors to enforce law regulating aviation in West Virginia were appointed today by David N. Giltinan chairman of the state board of aeronautics They are A Stark of Charleston H A Mann of Weston and C E Handy of Kingwood all transport pilots.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia David N. Giltinan State Board of Aeronautics A. Stark H. A.mann Weston C. E. Handy Kingwood

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