Bids Sought for Princeton Post Office Project
The United States treasury department calls for bids to complete Princeton's new post office with $117,000 appropriated. Bids open in Washington on July 25 after earlier delays from architectural revisions and a national administration change. Architect Garry and Sheffy note debate over using Indiana limestone versus white brick due to cost and material availability.
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United States Treasury Department
Princeton
Washington
Garry and
Sheffy
Bluefield
Martin Garry
Indiana
Ashworth Refuses to Resign Attorney Post
Announcement confirms that David Ashworth will not resign from his attorney general post. Washington reports indicate officials were unaware of any request to step down, and inquiries clarified the situation as new details emerged.
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David Ashworth
Ashworth
Washington
Department of Justice
Mixed foursome set for Bluefield Country Club July 4
A mixed foursome golf event will be held at Bluefield Country Club on July 4. Participants listed include numerous pairs such as Mrs. W. H. Meclhany with Carl Tabor and Mrs. J. H. Hardy with W. H. McTihany, among others. Call Mrs. John B. Pearson if you cannot play to draw a partner.
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Bluefield Country Club
John B. Pearson
W. H. Meclhany
Carl Tabor
J. H. Hardy
W. H. McTihany
Herbert Markle
KE. G.ey
Helen Walter
James O'Keeffe
J. H. Kabler
Ralph Hughes
Henry Newton
J. B. Hollman
B. W. Henley
O. M. Deverle
R. T. McLaughlin
S. N. Huffard
N. Rangeley
W. C. Slusher
C. L Borden
R. D. Rogers
James A. McQuall
Betty Markle
Ll. A. Hooper
J. D. McCue
J. B. Pearson
D. M. Easley
R. H. Kelley
H. I. Shottits
Helen Kabler
A. B
A. B. Mahood
J. T. Thorn
W. H. St. Clair
J. H. Tra
M. Herndon
C. M. Pies
Mae Ogle
J. W. Overstreet
Mre
Harry Faust
D. G. Rangley
J. M. B. Lewis
J. T. Wilson
Textile hearing ends after virtual session
Deputy administrator L. Allen said the hearing aimed to keep good offices active as industry participants note no formal negotiations. Labor and employer spokesmen say informal talks on a possible compromise include a higher minimum wage while preserving a 40 hour workweek. The draft code sets ten dollars weekly minimum in the South and eleven in the North, with debate over regional living-cost differentials. The next conference date remains undecided.
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L. Allen
Labor
Miget
Johnson
Two Local Day Agents Lose Department Jobs
Charleston West Virginia June 29 Indefinite furloughs for one clerk and three prohibition agents were ordered by G T Danforth deputy federal prohibition administrator in southern West Virginia The furloughs affect Dortha Given Clinton Miles John Darnell and Evermine with offices in Charleston Huntington and Bluefield The action follows a national policy to cut government costs and reduces the southern district staff by six
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Charleston
W. Ve
Prohibition
G. T. Danforth
West Virginia
Danforth
Eix
Dortha Given
Clinton Miles
Huntington
John Darnell
Everminne
Bluceld
Fretwell's Offers Volle And Organdie Dresses In Range
Special today at Fretwell's 114 Bland St feature Volle and Organdie dresses sizes 36 to 44 priced at 1. Laundry and wet wash services advertised by New Rainbow Cleaners and Laundry 315 McCulloch Ave with individual laundry service and trial guarantee. E H Looney and Co advertises typewriter service at 209 Bailey Building.
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Volle
Fretwell's
Bland St
Rainbow
McCulloch Avenue
Phors
Miners' wage talks under recovery act code
Chicago June 29 A dozen midwest and western state coal mine operators invited John L. Lewis head of the United Mine Workers to help draft minimum wage and maximum hour provisions of the recovery act code He accepted Present contracts in unionized fields set a five dollar daily rate Operators favor a four dollar daily minimum across states represented
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Chicago
Midwest
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union of America
Restraining Order in Tak Case Pushes Trial Ahead
In Bluefield and Charleston a federal suit against Atlantic Refining arises from a collision near Pickaway involving an oil truck and a machine with Jones as an occupant. Three prior trials ended in hung juries. a 2000 verdict was set aside for a new trial. The docket also includes Hall vs Norfolk and Western with mixed verdicts and Dudgeon vs Mutual Benefit Health. The McClintic court heard related coal company actions seeking accounting against Old Ben Coal.
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Atlantic Refining Company
Bluefield
George W. McClintic
Pickaway
Atlantic Refining
Jones
R. G. Jones
Cat Jones
Charleston
G. W. Hall
Norfolk and Western Railway
Hall
Norfolk
Gail T. Dudgeon
Welch
Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association
Omaha
Neb
United States District Court
McClintic
Dudgeon
Ashland Coal and Coke Company
Qld Ben Coal Corporation of
Chicago
West Virginia
District Court of Southern West Virginia
Sharkey Wins Heavyweight Title In Dramatic Knockout
Sharkey, at 201 pounds, defeats Carnera in six rounds to claim the heavyweight crown. He dominates with left hooks to the body and rights to the head, overcoming Carnera’s size and guard. The Associated Press scorecard favored Sharkey four of five rounds.
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Boston
Sharkey
Carnera
Donovan
Associated Press
Carrera
United States
Eigner
Max Schmeling
Jack Dempsey
Kessler Declines Lewis County School Board Appointment
Weston West Virginia June report notes Dr. D P Kessler former independent board member declines appointment to the Lewis county board after 26 years on local school boards in this county and Cowen.
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Weston
W. Va
D. P. Kessler
W. W. Trent
Lewis County
Kessler
Cowen
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