Judge Jo Kenna Critically Injured In Virginia Crash
President Judge Jo N. Kenna of the state supreme court was critically injured in a collision near Warrenton Virginia. The crash killed Theodore Ray and injured his wife while a hitchhiker in Judge Kenna s car was slightly hurt. Lewi Harris the other driver was arrested for reckless driving and Kenna remained unconscious with a fractured skull.
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Jo Kenna
Virginia
Supreme Court
Warrenton
Jo N. Kenna
State Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Lee Highway
George H. Davis
Fauquier County
Kenna
Theodore Ray
Washington
Kennna
Sherif W. S. Woot
J. Keith James
Fauquier
Lewi B. Harris
Neata
Juristas
Atlantic City
Judge Kenna
Arthur Kenna
Greenbrier
Zon
Lea
W. E.R. Byrne
Kenns
Luray
Washington Tar
J.K. James
Harris
James
Herris
Harry Kerr
House of Delegates
Kanawha County
Sint
Charleston
Body Believed Found in Long Island Sound Case
New London Connecticut authorities announced the body recovered from Long Island Sound is believed to be Mrs. Alice McDonnell Parsons, heiress of Long Island who disappeared in June. Federal Agent Meyer confirmed dental comparisons and described the recovered remains as matching among the victim’s reported features.
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New London
Conn
Ang
Alice. McDonnel Farsone
Long Island
T. E Meyer
Parana
Long Island Sound
Alice McDonnell Parsons
Who
U.S. Flying Teachers In China Resign Over Neutrality Issue
American instructors at the Chinese aviation school in Whanghal resign citing neutrality concerns. They say they do not wish to be connected with the political situation. The report notes their departure during a tense period.
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Whanghal
Sun- 4
Aviation
Campbell Dies at Home in Berkeley Springs
Hugh Siler Campbell 45 prominent Charleston business leader died at his Berkeley Springs home after a yearlong illness. A World War II veteran, he served as a lieutenant in the air service and was vice president of Baker Engineering Equipment Co. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Berkeley Springs residence, with Rev. Charles F. Peniman of Washington, Del, officiating and burial in Gerrardstown Cemetery. Survived by widow Eleanor Pendleton Campbell and sister Dorothea Campbell.
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Hugh Siler Campbell
Charleston
Boyhend
Serklen Springs
Campbell
Berkeley Springs
Baker Engineering Equipment Company
Charles F. Peniil
Washington, del
Gerrardstown
W. Va
Eleanor Pendleton
Dorothea Campbell
Lilly Clan Opens Annual Reunion on Flat Top Mountain
About 4,000 members of the Lilly clan gathered on Flat Top mountain to welcome Cousin Lilly. State and county officials and local citizens attended as a loud speaker system played remarks and the crowd enjoyed picnics and midway activities. Traffic was directed by State Trooper B F McLaughlin and other officers as the first day drew a large turnout.
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Flat Top Mountain
Lillys
B. F. McLaughl
Chinese Troops Break Jap Lines Seize Shanghai Wharves
In eastern Shanghai Chinese forces break Japanese defenses and capture crucial riverside wharves on the Whangpoo. The victory follows a ten day battle for the city amid Japanese counteroffensives and heavy bombardment near the international settlement. Casualties reported near the waterfront.
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Shanghai
Chinege
Idzumo
Tokyo
International Settlement
Shanghai Municipal
West Virginia Reports Property Valuation Shifts for 1937
Tax Commissioner Ernest K. James disclosed a net increase of 45 496 02 in WV property valuations for 1937, with total assessed value at 1 703 321 941 compared to 1 737 625 670 in 1936. Personal property led the rise while public utility property fell, Kanawha showed a net gain in personal property and a decline in real estate.
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West Virginia
Ernest K. James
James
Board of Public Works
Baltimore and Ohio
Kanawha
Ohio
Levy and
New Patients Pavilion Assured at Hillcrest
Henderson L. Peebles donated 10070.79 to Kanawha County Anti-Tuberculosis league after a charity baseball double header. The funds bring the project to start immediately with completion expected by December. The board plans to name the pavilion the Hondersutt L. Peebles building and install a commemorative plaque.
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Anti-Tuberculosis League
Henderson Peebles
W. E. Connell
Hillcrest Sanitarium
Henderson L. Peebles
Kanawha County
Wtcemper
Peebles
B. Preston
Pavithum
Hondersutt L. Peebles
Franco Defies British Edict
London reports escalate as Generalissimo Franco threatens to attack ships aiding loyalists in the Spanish Civil War. Britain warns of shelling suspected war-supply vessels on high seas or in Spanish waters. Rebels claim major gains near Santander including Villa del Castillo and surrounding hills, while defenders pull back to Torrelavega to block coastal routes.
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London
UNS
Francisco Franco
Siain
Britain
Bennett Me Feanen
Foreign Office
Wil Shell
Bnt
Winry Chitten
Spain
Chiy Nendaye
Frontir
Ang
Ula
Talzht
Villa
Catledo
Santander
Villacaredo
Salamanca
Torrelavega
Evanston Police Plan New Weight Reduction Drive
Clefat Police Chief William O Freeman announces a city program to trim down officers who are overweight. Wesley Brown, former wrestling champion, will lead the weight loss initiative as part of a larger fitness push amid reports of a robber outrunning one officer in a two block chase.
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Evanston
Clefat
William O. Freemen
Averweinst
Thunderbolt Kills Hundred Chickens At Sadit's Farm
In Thompson Nebraska farmer Charles Sadit's poultry shed was struck by a lightning bolt killing all his chickens, numbering about one hundred, and leaving a tragic loss for the farm.
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Fricil Chicken Thompson
Charles Sadit
Beatrice banquet reveals Swanson pass key to Nebraska win
Bernie Rothenberger recounts to a banquet how Clarence Swanson caught the decisive pass that enabled Nebraska to defeat Pittsburgh, detailing the plays from the game. The guest was Clarence Swanson, the player who made the pass.
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Beatrice
Neb
Bernie Rothenberger
Bernie
Nebraska
Pittsburgh
Bernin
Clarence Swanson
AFOL Factions Split Over Wage Legislation Debate
The American Federation of Labor executive council debated federal wage and hour regulation but postponed final decision. A majority backs standards tied to collective bargaining while a vocal minority fears federal caps would curb workers freedom. The Black Connery bill was considered dead for this session, with further debate expected at the October federation convention. William Green remained in Washington handling the issue.
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Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
House Rules Committee
William Green
A. F
Greig
Capitol Green
Washington
Froday
Charaly
Congress
Opp
Green
John P. Frey
A. F. of
L. Metal
Fae Oe Peete
Labor Federations To Meet Monday
Labor leaders said any disciplinary action against CIO affiliated unions would be taken by President William B. Green and the AFL executives. Easton urged harmony as the state federation opens Monday at Parkersburg for four days with 600 local unions represented.
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John B. Beston
State Federation
CIG
William B. Green
The
American Federation, For Labor
Easton
Hll
Green
CIO
Wilam Buzzard
United Mine Workers’ District 17
West Virginia
Te Cio
Parkersburg
West Virginia Federation
Afol-Cio
Edilim
American Federation
Washington
John L. Lewis
Era
Cinceinnati Convention
Parade Highlights Legion Session and Forty and Eight Goofs
About 10 000 people watched the parade of Forty and Eight initiates as Legionnaires from across the state joined in a day of merrymaking at the nineteenth annual department convention. The drum and bugle corps contest opens at 2 30 this afternoon at Laldiey stadium. a beauty contest is planned, with crowds gathering in the East End and business district. Nicholas Barth reports more than 2300 registered, likely swelling to 6000 with today’s arrivals. The South Charleston Black Eagles band will play for regimental drills and the Logan post champions of 1935 and 1934 defend their title. Early today Legionnaires and their ladies danced at the Armory.
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Laldiey
Nicholas Barth
South Charleston
Black Eagles
Charles H. Gorby
Logan Post
Legionnaires
Armory
Slain Student Nurse in Chicago Drugged Attack
Miss Anne Kuchta a 10 year old student nurse was murdered in her hospital room in Chicago. Police Chief John Sullivan announced a citywide manhunt for a brick wielding assailant described as a Negro. Fellow roommate Florence Palmowski found the body and screamed drawing staff to the grisly scene. The killer fled down the fire escape as attendants declared her dead.
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Chicago
Anne Kuehta
Chicago Hospital
John Sullivan
Toommate
Miss Kuchita
Neve
Pttncker
Florence Palmowski
Miss Kuchta
Congress adjourns amid intra party clash over Roosevelt court plan
Washington August 21 Congress ends eight months of wrangling as Democrats clash over the Roosevelt court bill. Four oppose the plan and urge ousting Guffey as campaign chief. Barkley indicates Guffey resigned prior to adjournment. Roosevelt sends best wishes as session closes with most of his program blocked.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Furioun
Roosevelt
Guttey
Guffey
Sen. Barkley
Kentucky
Thay
Senate
Snem
Capitol
Workers’ Alliance
Wie
Tired Solons to Rest On Hawaiian Island
Congress authorized a 24 member legislative delegation to Hawaii for a recess study. The trip will be funded by a $20,000 territorial appropriation. Delegates include Tydings Maryland Kind Utah Clark Missouri Gibson Vermont Gillette Iowa McKellar Tennessee Bone Washington Lundeen Minnesota Burke Nebraska.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Hawaii
Senate
House
Hing
Tydings
Maryland
Kind
Utah
Clark
Missouri
Gibson IR
Vermont
Gillette
Iowa
McKellar
Tennessee
Bone
Lundeen
Minnesota
Burke
Nebraska
Two Asbury Park Hotels Lost To Fire On Boardwalk
Fire swept the Monmouth and Park Lane hotels at Asbury Park destroying both buildings with about 220 guests affected. Firefighters, Marines, and Fort Monmouth and Hancock soldiers aided evacuations as crowds watched from nearby hotels including the Homes Sterling Harewood Wellington Thetford Benjamin Franklin Commodore and Columbia.
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Asbury Park
N. J
New Monmouth
Park Lane
Wice
Martines
Fort Monmouth
Hancock
Atlantic
Sterling
Harewood
Wellington
Thetford
Benjamin Franklin
Commodore
Columbia
Sweltering Heat Continues Across West Virginia
Heat waves bake West Virginia with four deaths attributed to the scorch. Martinsburg tops the state at 101 degrees while Charleston saw brief relief from an 88 degree reading and Bluefield logged 85 as officials warned temperatures would linger.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Martinsburg
Mercury
Charleston
Bluefield
Yvesterdey
First Miss Legionnaire to Be Crowned at Laidley Field
The first Miss Legionnaire title will be awarded today at Laidley Field before more than 5,000 spectators. West Virginia contestants, chosen by Legion posts, compete for a trip to New York to lead the state delegation down Fifth Avenue at the national Legion convention.
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Miss Legionnaire” of
West Virginia
Laidley Field
The
Gazette
State Department of the Ameri
Can Logan
Tomo
New York
Legion
Solons Demand Guffey Removal Over New Deal Clash
Washington August 21 Democrats assailed Sen. Joe Guffey for backing New Deal legislation and demanded his removal as chairman of the Democratic senatorial committee. The fiery session saw calls for penalties against Guffey by Wyoming Senator O Mahoney Nebraska’s Burke and Montana liberal Bert Wheeler. Guffey urged opponents to be voted out of the party amid bitter exchange.
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Washington
Joe Guffey
Pennsylvania
Senate
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Guffey
Jose C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Sen
Burke
Nebraska
Montana
Bert Wheeler
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Hls. Campbell
Lilly Clan
Holt
Chiang
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Reff
Col. J. Monroe Johnson
Richt
Shrine
House Committee
Labor Federations
Euxton Sayx
Gov. Holt
Booth
Fdr
Barkley
Hawaiian Island
Erseved
Miss Legionnaire
Laidley
Joseph Hugo
Allied Artists
Biss Mabel Grayce
Kingsley Rughes
Mra
John V. Ennis
John Brawley
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