Chest clinic in progress examines Beaver Pond residents
Eighteen patients were examined at a semi annual chest clinic at Beaver Pond public health offices. Six positive cases and eight suspicious. Ex sanitorium patients among positives. Clinic runs through today with afternoon session for colored patients assisted by Annie Jackson. Appointments filled. district funding via Christmas seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey P. Ketchum
Huntington
Sarah Switzer
Virginia Gill
West Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Charleston
Annie Jackson
Beaver Pond
Woman's Club
Virginia
Homes Damaged by Lightning on Bluefield Princeton Road
Several homes along the Bluefield Princeton road sustained storm damage after a lightning strike at about 11 am. J H Coopers roof suffered a two foot square hole while G A Swope and D W Wicklines houses were virtually ruined. A fire started but residents at home helped prevent total destruction. The Wickline daughter was knocked down twice while trying to pump water to fight the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Princeton
J. H. Cooper
G. A. Swope
D. W. Wickline
Spaniard Held in Vatican Bombing Investigation
Vatican City June 26. A Spaniard named Demetrio Solomon, who arrived in Rome hours before the blast at St. Peter's portico, was arrested after authorities linked him to the attack. Four people were injured as he watched the explosion and fled in pursuit before discarding his passport in a fountain which was recovered. The case is tied to Spain's religious policies and the pope's encyclical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Spain
Vatican
St. Peter's
Demetrio Solomon
Rome
Solomon
St. Peter's Square
Argentina Fascists Organize Militia in Growing South American Wave
Buenos Aires reports that the Civic Nationalist militia, expanding from the Civic Legion created for Uriburu’s 1930 revolution, declares to promote country love and defend national interests. It pledges to be a reserve arm of the army, opposes demagogues, and seeks alliance with Chilean fascists while remaining unaligned with other groups. Wilbur Gorst plans a 1 mile air taxi service in Alaska.
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Buenos Aires
Civic Legion
Genera J de Uriburu
Argentina
South America
National Army
Wilbur Gorst
Seattle
Alaska
Wheat Prices Jump as Markets Rally After Grain Close
Prices rose to peaks not seen since 1931 as wheat and silver futures climbed. Forward prices also gained while Wall Street traders committed heavily, leaving standard industrials to follow in a late rally with 4 548 549 shares traded.
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Wall Street
Chicago
Standard Industrials
J. 1. Case
Scare Roebuck
International Harvester
Montgomery Ward
Farm Club
Fisticuffs Spark Senate Hearing Over Harriman Case
In a heated Senate hearing, Dodds and Senator Neely clashed ending with a handshake as United States Attorney Medalie announced Harriman faces trial around July 5 for allegedly falsifying bank books. The chair called for decorum as tempers flared in a crowded room.
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Harriman
Dodds
Senate
Henry F. Ashurat
Ashuret
Neely
United States
George Z. Medalie
New York
Pea Soup Fog Delays Roosevelt at Harbor
President Roosevelt remained anchored off Lakeman Harbour Rogue Island Maine as a dense pea soup fog kept the ship at anchor. The destroyer Ellis and cutter Cuyahoga stood by unseen in the harbor while plans for a briefing on the Geneva arms talks were arranged for Norman H. Davis.
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Lakeman Harbour
Rogue Island
Roosevelt
Anchorage
Camp Belle Island
N. B
Atlanta
Ellis
Cuyahoga
Geneva
Norman H. Davis
Douglas Fairbanks Jr Shows Improvement in Pneumonia Fight
New York reports Douglas Fairbanks Jr faces pneumonia with Joan Crawford expressing concern for his health. Crawford offered to visit his bedside but he chose not to ask her to travel from Hollywood. The update came from Mrs. Jack Whiting’s home, Fairbanks' mother, amid ongoing divorce proceedings.
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New York
Joan Crawford
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Hollywood
Jack Whiting
Fairbanks
Miss Crawford
P. K. Suits Dresses French Gingham at Fretwell’s
Large shipment of P. K. suits and dresses and French gingham dresses advertised for $1.98 at Fretwell's. Also advertises typewriter repair service by K. H. Looney and Co. Phone 1988. Masonic notice for Bluefie lodge No. 85 A. F. & A. M. stating a stated communication tonight at 7:30 at the Masonic temple. Visitors welcome. Secretary L. M. Carper.
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P. K
Bluefie Lodge No
A. M
Masonic Temple
L. M. Carper
Martinsburg Man Killed Walking to Work
George E. Glover, 33, of Martinsburg West Virginia, died in a local hospital from injuries after being struck by a car while walking to a farm job near the city early Sunday. Police had no promising clues about the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
George KE. Glover
Here
Clarksburg Doctor Heads West Virginia Dental Board
Dr. D. B. Davis of Clarksburg was elected president of the West Virginia board of dental examiners, succeeding Dr. F. M. Farnsworth of Buckhannon. Dr. C. M. Jividen of Charleston was reelected secretary as the board meets for its annual dentist examination and will stay in session tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
D. B. Davis
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Paris taxi veteran logs 950000 tiles in eight decades
Pierre Wiligman, a veteran Paris taxi driver aged 83, has logged 950000 tile miles guiding fares through the city’s streets. His long career spans decades of service around Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Wiligman
Paris
Parisian
Voters Prepare to Poll On Repeal Amid Campaign Finale
Voters march to polls to decide repealing alcohol laws as the Repeal Council ends its campaign. Howard closes the dry drive with a Charleston address, arguing conventions after repeal are pre determined by politicians and lack constitutional deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repeal Council
Howard
Charleston
Friends of Prohibition
Greta Garbo to Return to Stockholm After Contract
Stockholm reports Greta Garbo will return to the city at end of her Hollywood contract. The actress bought land near her birthplace on Stockholm's south side and plans modernization.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Greta Garbo
Dagens Nyheter
J. M. McClaugherty of Princeton Dies at 73
Mercer county resident J. M. McClaugherty, 73, died at 9 25 p m at his Straley avenue home after a long illness linked to influenza complications. Funeral services were expected to be held Wednesday at Red Sulphur Baptist church, with Rev W M Morrell officiating. He leaves sons Don Von Carl and daughters Mrs Everett Keesee and Mrs D S Gay and Mrs Clarence Pruitt, plus a brother A H McClaugherty and sister Mrs J G Dunn.
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J. M. McClaugherty
Mercer County
Straley Avenue
Princeton
McClaugherty
Red Sulphur Baptist Church
W. M. Morrell
Blacknick
Kegley
Monroe County
Don McClaugherty
Charleston
Bluefield
von MecClaugherty
Welch
Carl MecClaugherty
Everett Keesee
D. 8. Gay
Clarence Pruitt
Clifton Forge
A. H. McClaugherty
J. G. Dunn
Ballard
Amonate nine blank Bishop second team 15 0
Amonate defeated Bishop second team 15 to 0 as McNew pitched well for Amonate, limiting Bishop to five hits and no runs. The page also lists births, local church activities, visits, and social notices from Amonate Virginia, including parish events and residents' movements.
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Amonate
Bishop
McNew
Visits and Illness Reported in Local Circles
This month relatives from Floyd visited Mr and Mrs Wythe White and Nina Lee in Tazewell. Bud Lambert is ill with scarlet fever. Mrs Gene Duncan of Canebrake and Miss Oma Brewster with Resin Brewster of Newhall visited Mr and Mrs C E Brewster Monday night. Mr and Mrs Paul Kelly and son Charles Roy of Huntington were guests of Mr and Mrs J A Gladwell Thursday night.
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Lester Peery
Tazewell
Robert Asbury
Boissevain
Charlie Sutherland
KE. F. Cyphers
Gary
S. E. Massey
Bluefield Sanitarium
J. M. Dennison
Dungammon
Nelma Widner
Pauline Hagg
Dorothy Richardson
Maple Acres
Eudrie Eakin
Marion Hall
Roanoke
Lena Dennison
G. W. Robinson Jr
Kent Sutphin
Beatric
Perkins
Welch
Melba Ross
Richlands
Sam Harris
A. E. Lewis
Vergil Hedrick
J. E. Vernon
Bluefield
Elsa Christian
Harold Dunford
Con Monk
Lebanon
J. W. House
Edith
Hildred
Con Gambill
Floyd
Wythe White
Nina Lee
Bud Lambert
Gene Duncan
Canebrake
Oma Brewster
Resin Brewster
Newhall
C. E. Brewster
Paul Kelly
Charles Roy
Huntington
J. A. Gladwell
Polly Anna party yellowed by moving host plans in Eckman
In Eckman West Virginia on June 24 a Polly Anna party was given on Mrs J W Largens lawn with missionary society members taking part Mrs Caffee lifted an umbrella with handkerchiefs over Mrs Caid Whitehead as she prepares to move to Simmons Refreshments were served after gifts were opened and names drawn for six months Attendees included Mrs Bragg of Chattanooga Mrs Eadmonds of Johnson City and Mrs Janutalo of Bluefield among others
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Ann Caffee
Whitehead
Bragg
Chattanoga
Eadmonds
Johnson City
Janutalo
Bluefield
Heirfield
Dye Hall
James McGinnis
Thompson
Jones
Swim
Weiner Roast Honors Mr. and Mrs. Don Janutolo
Miss Ann Caffee Bertha Atkin and guests celebrated at Bluefield with Mary Edna Edmonds and Helen Aldrich attending. The group traveled to Rock for swimming dancing and a large bonfire with late night roasting of wieners.
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Ann Caffee
Bertha Atkinson
Don Janutolo
Bluefield
Mary Edna Edmonds
Helen Aldrich
Rock
Welch Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Mrs FE R Campbell visited Welch on Monday. Grace Mabry stayed as a patient in Stevens clinic. Mrs H W Herndon hosted H R Connell and son Harlow for dinner in Kyle. Frazier family from Coopers dined with Dr H R Connell. Bettye Lou McGinnis with Edmonds and Kelly families visited Welch. Bettye Jane Stevens visited H W Herndon. Hall and Dye attended a rally in Keystone Saturday.
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FE. R. Campbell
Welch
Grace Mabry
Stevens Clinic
H. W. Herndon
J. N. Stevens
H. R. Connell
Harlow
Frank Harris
Kyle
H. Frazier
Coopers
R. L
Motorist Fires On Two Holdups One Killed
In Hot Springs Arkansas early today a motorist W P Westmoreland of Houston Texas shot at two robbers who demanded money. Nolan Brady of Conway Arkansas was killed and Clem Holman of Mimeko Oklahoma was wounded after Westmoreland fired when ordered to “stick em up.”
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Hot Springs
Ark
W. P. Westmoreland
Houston
Texas
Nolan Brady
Conway Ark
Clem Holman
Mimeko
Okla
Westmoreland
Holman
Woman Seeks To Save Officer Extra Bother
Charleston West Virginia June 26 Ailsie Woods 78 walked into a magistrate office and had herself arrested to save the constable a long trip. She had been dismissed on a charge of assaulting her daughter and smashing a mowing machine with an axe. A peace warrant was to be sworn out but she chose jail and asked to be placed in a clean place. She was released without bond after saving the constable a further journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Ailsie Woods
Head of Defunct Bank Sentenced in Pittsburgh
Charles A. Bardolph, former president of Franklin Savings and Trust, was sentenced to two years in jail and fined $1,000 by Judge William McNaugher after his conviction on eleven counts of making false entries. An appeal stay allowed Bardolph’s release on $5,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Charles A. Bardolph
Franklin Savings and Trust Company
William 4. McNaugher
Bardolph
Prayer Service as West Virginia Votes on Prohibition Repeal
Day Forces held a prayer service at First Christian church to seek divine aid against ratification of the twenty first amendment. Dr Ben S Johnson led prayers as dry advocates gathered. Mrs R E Lazenby urged women to help at the polls and provide transport to defeat repeal.
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First Christian Church
United Day Forces
West Virginia
Ernest Henson
Ben S. Johnson
Stanley W. Hayne
Bland Street Methodist Church
Momans
Johnson
R. E. Lazenby
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Police hunt would be extortionist near Hagerstown
Police in two states pursue a would be extortionist who threatened Waynesboro widow Mrs. H L Fisher with bombing and kidnapping unless she left 1000 in a shed near Hagerstown Maryland. The writer demanded 500 now and 500 in September and evaded a trap set on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
H. L. Fisher
Hagerstown
Health Officials Warn Against New Plague Threats
Health departments overextended by city funding cuts urge action against rat infestations. Public notices promote Stearns Electric Paste as the safest remedy, claiming 55 years of use and multilingual instructions, priced at 35 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
U.S
Natex marketed in Roanoke claims to transform vitality
A Roanoke resident, WW veteran Wmn C. Smith, reports improved sleep, appetite, and stamina after using Natex from East End Pharmacy and Goodykoontz Drug Stores. The ad touts Natex as a plant herb compound and urges others to try it, noting daily explanations by a Natex salesman at 412 Princeton Ave.
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Natex
Wmn. C. Smith
Church Ave
S. E
Roanoke
East End
Princeton Ave
Goodykoontz Drug Stores
Exet End
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