Jack Thornton to Attend District Meeting for Bluefield Convention
Jack Thornton of Sistersville will attend a district meeting Sunday to prepare for the West Virginia American Legion state convention in Bluefield August 7 to 10. The district No 6 gathering aims to set resolutions elect a new commander and choose delegates for the national convention.
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American Legion
Jack Thornton
Sistersville
Bluefield
Hughy Maloney
Og Welch
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Mingo
Legion
Thornton
Frank Bond
Bluefield Post
Bond
Commander Bond
Huntington
Law and Commerce
Engineers Silent About Work Under Ten Meters
New York reports note radio engineers refrain from public commentary on seven meter television and potential low wave sound transmission. Industry optimism cites progress in tiny waves but officials acknowledge possible years of gradual shifts or simultaneous broadcasts during the transition.
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New York
Three Minute Relief From Your Headache
An advertisement touts B. C. as a three minute remedy for violent headaches from inorganic causes. It claims quick relief for muscular aches colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates. Available in 10c and 25c packages from drug retailers.
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B. C
Pinchot kin in New York home with baby front and center
Mrs William Gaeton formerly Rosa mund Pinchot niece of Pennsylvania's governor sits in a New York residence with her infant. She is noted for a leading role in The Miracle a stage spectacle produced by Max Reinardt prior to this.
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William Gaeton
Rosamund Pinchot
Pennsylvania
New York
Miss Pinchot
Max Reinhardt
Radio transmitters share wavelengths under eight meters
Engineers propose that with area limits and stations under eight meters several transmitters can share one wavelength if spaced geographically. This could allow many cities to host a station on a single wave without interference and enable radio network relays similar to wire lines. More data is needed before conclusions.
Chain Shoulder Straps Debut for Evening Gowns
Paris reports new chain shoulder straps as a fashion wrinkle for evening frocks. The straps use dull gold links spanning from the shoulder line to the decolletage on a green crepe gown with a simple bodice and low back.
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Paris
Harvard Observatory Scientist Ade Laid Ames Drowns
Cambridge Mass Miss Ade Laide Ames 31 a Harvard College Observatory staff member and Shapley collaborator drowned yesterday in Squam Lake New Hampshire while on vacation. She had been a research assistant since 1923 and worked on surveys of brighter extragalactic nebulae with Dr Harlow Shapley director of the observatory.
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Cambridge
Mass
Miss Adelaide Ames
Harvard College Observatory
Harlow Shapley
Squamlake
New Hampshire
Miss Ames
New Hampshire Lake
Shapley
Consuls Meet in Charleston For US Nationals Understanding
Seven foreign consuls gathered in Charleston to discuss improving understanding and amicable ties between the United States and their nationals residing here. They planned cooperation with West Virginia officials and visited Governor Conley at the state capitol before adjourning.
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Charleston
W. Va
United States
West Virginia
Conley
Capitol
Mario Carosi
Italy
Luis Perez- Abrue
Mexico
Kosta Ankovich
Jugoslavia
Matthew Gazdik
Czechoslovakia
John C. Konopka
Poland
Enrico Iannarelli
Charles McCabe
Cleveland
Arizona Woman Is a Favorite Daughter at Democratic Convention
Chicago reports Mrs Idabella Greenway of Tucson is the unanimous choice of the Arizona delegation for vice president as the field forms. Mrs Nellie T Bush of Parker Arizona is set to deliver her nominating speech.
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Chicago
Idabella Greenway
Tucson
Arizona
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Nellie T. Bush
Parker
Survey of Buckhannon River Pollution Begins
Charleston W V June 27 a state water commission survey of Buckhannon River pollution will start this week at the request of Barbour county prosecuting attorney Forrest B Poling. Poling said thousands of fish were killed when a reopened old mine released pollutants into a tributary that feeds the river. Engineer L K Herndon will conduct the survey.
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Charleston
W. Va
Buckhannon River
State Water Commission
Forrest B. Poling
Barbour County
Poling
Water Commission
Game, Fish and Forestry Commission
L. K. Herndon
Virginia Byrd Faction Plays Front Line At Democratic Convention
Virginia delegates led by former Governor Harry F Byrd Senator Carter Glass and John Stewart Bryan remain active in Chicago as two thirds rule fights unfold. Byrds supporters urge patience predicting greater future influence while Roosevelt backers push for a quick nomination. Bluefield Democrats growl at Roosevelt stance as Chicago proceedings draw local attention and Byrd allies seek a favorable ticket position.
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Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Mr. Byrd
Carter Glass
John Stewart Bryan
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Glaas
Roosevelt
Bluefield
Chicago
Byrd
Lost school treasure found in Ford seat cushion
Virginia notes tell of a Graham Methodist Sunday school finding a misplaced offering hidden behind a Ford model seat, sparking celebration that their school is the best in the country. Also cited is a Schmeling Sharkey fight witness and a Wytheville hound owner saga with a beach show in Scott county and a promising wheat crop in Tazewell and Bluestone areas.
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Graham Methodist Sunday School
Walter Sanders
Sanders
Wytheville
Mr. Dobbins
Nickeleville
Scott County
Tazewell
Red Cross Meeting Planned for July at Taze Well
A Red Cross meeting is called for July 1 in the afternoon at Taze Well to discuss plans for the county's fall and winter campaign.
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RED Cross
Tazewell
Ex-service Man Foregoes Razor Over Soldiers' Home Bill
Arthur Nardi of Brooklyn in Washington refuses to shave until the soldiers' home bill passes. He is part of the B E F group at Camp Marks. The Red Cross vows to stay alert with regional conferences planned in Appalachia on September 20 and Pulaski on September 21.
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Arthur Nardi
Brooklyn
N. Y
B. BE. F
Washington, D. C
Nardi
Camp Marks
Capital
American Red Cross
Ae Red Cross
Appalachia
Pulaski
Lawn Fete Aimed To Fill 100 Seats For PTA Supper
One hundred seats are available Thursday evening on the lawn of Mrs. J. 8. Dudley for a PTA supper. Dinner starts at 6 o clock. Music will be provided by outstanding city artists.
15 Applicants for Dental Licenses in Charleston
The West Virginia state board of dental examiners began exams for 15 applicants today, to be completed Wednesday. Applicants include Ronald F. Atkins Mannington John William Braddock Wheeling Ronald C. Carroll West Finley Pa Wilbur Ward Collins Sanford Fla Joseph Colombo Nutter Fort George B P Emig Wellsburg Karl R. Finch Huntington Benjamin A. Jennings Lancaster Ky Carl A Laughlin Parkersburg Tonnie G. Morgan Pineville J Wayne Martin Uniontown Pa Paul Friend Price Morgantown Wade Hampton Prather Gofs Glen Olaf Skaggs Amsted Hallie H. Vickers Frame
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Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Dental Examiners
Ronald F. Atkins
Mannington
John William Braddock
Wheeling
Ronald C. Carroll
West Finley
Wilbur Ward Collins
Sanford, Fla
Joseph Colombo
Nutter Fort
George BP. Emig
Wellsburg
Karl R. Finch
Huntington
Benjamin A. Jennings
Lancaster
Carl A. Laughlin
Parkersburg
Tonnie G. Morgan
Pineville
J. Wayne Martin
Uniontown
Paul Friend Price
Morgantown
Wade Hampton Prather
Goffs
Glen Olaf Skaggs
Amsted
Frame
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Lambert on Fallsville Road
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Fallsville road home for Mrs. W. W. Lambert 58 who died Friday after a lingering illness. A. H. and C. O. Lawson brothers and Pentecostal ministers led the rites. Interment followed at Maple Hill cemetery. Survivors include her husband six children Walter Everette David James Lambert Mise Mae Lambert and Mrs. Roxie Boothe, plus her mother five brothers and one sister. Mrs. Lambert formerly Miss Neal.
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Fallsville Road
W. W. Lambert
A. H
C. 0. Lawson
Pentecostal Church
Maple Hill Cemetery
Lambert
Mies Neal
Virginia Side Personal Notices From Local News
Miss Elizabeth Tanner returns tonight from a camping trip near Charleston and is joined home by friends Misses Virginia Bishop and Peggy Richardson of Patterson New Jersey. Several local residents plan visits and returns from Richmond Winchester KY London or Roanoke with updates on health and family.
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Elizabeth Tanner
Charleston
Virginia Bishop
Peggy Richardson
Pateraon
N. J
C. W. Pierce
Frank Pierce
Richmond
Winchester
E. B. Binns
H. A. Willie
Binna
Fr. B. Richenson
Willis
Mr. Binns
Mies Louise Frazier
Mies Taylor Frasier
Chilhowle
Henry Frazier
Sidney Saunders
Williamsort
B. T. Turnell
Pine Street
War
Norfolk and Western
Margaret Dudley
Christian Church
Virginia Hintons
Cousi
Ernest Trice
Trice
Misa Eva Palmer
Dan Frazier
Princeton
Col
J. B. Saunders
Frazier
Saunders
W. M. Keister
Bluefield
W. Va
Roanoke
Keister
J. C. D. Copenhaver
Desmond
Martha Jane
Copenhaver
R. M. Witten
Witten
J. H. Bates
Lexington
Optimistic Homecoming After Visit to Hallengee
Mrs. BE. B Brewster and her son Edward return home from a two week visit to Mrs Brewster's sister in Hallengee Monroe County. Mrs Brewster notes cherries are ripe there and shares a cheerful update.
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BE. B
Brewster and Son
Edward
Brewster
Hallengee
Monroe County
Maine Delegation Favors Old Rule At Caucus
The Maine delegation voted four to zero to keep the two thirds rule. Roosevelt forces face a count of caucus results and other delegates as they seek abrogation. Nevada favors abrogation by instruction, Tennessee supports beer sales tweak, North Carolina backs the rule, and Town votes against altering the two thirds rule.
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Chicago
Maine
Roosevelt
North Carolina
Albany
Nevada
Tennessee
Committee On Permanent Organization
State Convict Camp Works On Union Gap Mills Road
A state road commission convoy arrived at Union with two guards and about a dozen African American workers to establish a convict camp a mile east of Keenen. They begin sheds at the camp while the main convict force is due around July.
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State Road Commission
Union Gap Mills
Union
Keenen
Visitors and Local Guests Around Peterstown
Residents and relatives are noted visiting and staying with family this weekend in Peterstown and nearby Bluefield. Names include Eva McCoy Williams Dudley May Johnston Williams Willie Cadle Terry Dunn Barlow Spangler Davie Hansbarger Callaway Horton Jervis and others with travels to Charleston Huntington and coalfield areas.
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T. FE. Ballard
Opie Frazier
Charleston
H. F. Hughes
Lewis Spangler
Frank Hansbarger
Mercer County
W. A. Davia
Bluefield
C. D. Oakey
Peterstown
Roanoke
Sone
Oakey
J. E
Mr. Yeats
Pocahontas
Eva McCoy
Mary Dudley Williams
Lillie Ballard
May Johnston Williams
Oakvale
Willie Cadle
Narrowéa
B. I. Terry
Guy Dunn
Heathering
Kate Dunn
Bob Callaway
H. B. Spangler
Shady Brook Farm
W. B. Smith
Huntington
Stella Horton
Ridward
False Teeth Fix Promises Comfort For Wearers
An advertisement proclaims new Faa teeth that securely hold in place with a gummy sensation. The product deodorizes and offers a comfortable bite, inviting customers to try Paateeth at Geodyheonts's or other local drug stores.
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Geodyheonts
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