Man Pleads Guilty To Docket Theft In Municipal Court
Donald Stockton pleaded guilty to larceny of the city docket from the municipal court chamber and was held on 62,000 bond to appear before Judge OeBoone Dawson. The judge noted the docket’s duplicative record and questioned Stockton about the docket’s disposition. Three others, a woman and two men, were freed of charges related to the disappearance of the pack. The docket had been on open display for several terms, with Dawson calling the case a precedent and noting uncertainty over penalties. Brockton faced related charges for the described theft of the book’s value.
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Interstate legislative reference bureau proposed for region
Legislators outlined a plan for an interstate legislative reference bureau to aid states in organizing work, drafting bills, and providing technical help. Speakers from university and state offices discussed finances, taxation, and administrative reform, with a regional council listing five senators and five delegates from West Virginia.
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Trade offers for old farm produce and used goods
The notice lists several trades from individuals in cities including Bynch 1045 Third Avenue and Finmmny 907 Bullitt Street. Offers include a 1634 model Ford car for farm produce and a half ton truck for chickens and tires, a 1976 Ford for rough boards, shiplap, and ceiling forms, and a phonograph trade for groceries.
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Obituary notices for Maude Midkier and others
Mortuary notices report the deaths of Maude Midkier 40 and Wesley G Stewart 78 with funeral plans at Alum Creek Burial, and Danville Baptist church services for others including Frances M McGhee and Margaret Walden Duncan. Surviving relatives span a wide network including spouses children siblings and in some cases grandchildren, with burials planned in local cemeteries and church chapels. Additional obituaries note Rosa L Vanwagoner 66 Mary Taylor and John Hill 48 plus Ernest Otto Givens 20 with services at local chapels and churches and interments pending. The notice list mentions several communities including Montgomery Hinton Charleston Nitro and Malden and references to local lodges and masons in burial rites.
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Cameron Flist Baptist Church
Willam Brice Miller
Calvary Baptist Church
Anne June Carson
Jean Carson
Charlotte Givens
Spring ,Hui
Grace Perry
Hinton
Swan
East Orange
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Pearl Sharp
Meadow Bluff
Gladys Chapman
Charleston
James Civens
New York City
Archie
George Givens
Henry Kretchmar
Welch
Palmer Carson, Jr
Spring Hill
Hills Funeral Arrangements Complete Surviving Family Named
Funeral arrangements are complete for Hills. Surviving widow and four daughters, all of Charleston, plus two sons, Fred and Theodore Stunt, of Charleston. One brother Herman Stuntz of West Alexandria and a Pasous sister Mrs. Andrew Thivaff of Wheeling. Four grandchildren.
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Louise Wolfzaar
Velle Beveridge
Marcella Neal
Marsabel Stunts
Charleston
Fred Stunt
Theodore Stunte
Herman Stuntz
West Alexandria
Pasous
Andrew Thivaff
Wheeling
Lindbergh Flight Plans Extend Transpacific Route
The article notes a possible 2400 mile transpacific jump by Lindbergh era aircraft of the "Dying boat" type, larger than clipper planes yet smaller than the DO-X. Pan American withholds technical details while confirming contracts to Sikorsky in Bridgeport and Glenn Martin in Baltimore for engineering work.
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Sikorsky Aviation Corporation
Bridgeport, Conn
Glenn Martin Company
Baltimore
British Debt Note Dispatch Sets Pound Rally
Moville Chamberlain announced a note is being dispatched after two hour cabinet talks to ease debt uncertainty and boost the pound which rose from 89.15 1 2 to 3.21 dollars. Stanley Baldwin warned press restraint to protect Anglo American ties as debt talks continue. Chamberlain denied gold shipments to the United States and said a lengthy document would publish in Washington and London soon. The government may pay debt interest by December 15.
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Danforth Replacement Debated in Hagerstown District
Baltimore reports say the Danforth seat remains vacant in Hagerstown as officials consider candidates including William RK Harvey a Cumberland squad leader and Bing who has run headquarters in Charleston since July. New intelligence requirements for investigators are linked to recent resignations in the district.
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Charleston
Bus Route Permit Hearing for Osgood Lines Inc
State road commission conducted a hearing yesterday on Osgood Lines Inc for a permit to operate a motor bus line between Morgantown and Laurel Tron Works. The action centers on whether the Morgantown Laurel route meets standards and public interest criteria.
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France Seeks New War Debt Memorandum to U.S.
Paris reports France will ask Washington to postpone the 20 million dollar December 15 payment as part of a war debt memorandum. Premier Herriot’s cabinet will approve the note before sending it Thursday. It argues France’s role as a monetary backer of Europe and the Hoover moratorium’s impact.
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Legion Officials to Speak at Gassaway Meeting
Special to The Gazette GASSAWAY November 30 prominent southern West Virginia American Legion officials will address a Gassaway Memories post 83 meeting tomorrow night at the armory. Speakers include G Stanley Hamric department adjutant of Charleston, Captain Edward McGrail state service officer, Major Justus Stolnaker, Claude L. Smith of St Albans, and Major Francis Turner of St Albans chairman of legion child welfare of the state.
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Charleston
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Claude L. Smith
St. Albans
Francis Turner
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Capitol Police plan to break up arriving contingents
Contingents reaching the city may be split into separate units to avoid parades and displays on Capitol grounds. Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner have not issued parade permits. Capitol police and staff considered banning parades, banners, and even searching marchers for arms while plans for handling the marchers were kept secret. A commit group may present a petition to congressional authorities. Semaphore signals in Brighton England are being tested to guide pedestrians.
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Clerk Will Seeks Court Action on Salaries Issue
The attorney general's opinion was delivered to the treasurer by R A Blessing assistant to Mr Let. He stated that the best method to settle the matter would be by court action despite legislative action.
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Democrats Split Over Prohibition Amendments and Garner Plan
Democrats debate protection for dry stairs and an open saloon ban while evaluating the Garner plan. Snell faces a party-record challenge as many Republicans favor the Democratic repeal. Garner refuses to risk the GOP path, while Southern Democrats and teachers threaten patronage in the Roosevelt era over the issue. Garner backs the convention method of ratification, despite opposition.
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University budget hearings set by board of control
University tion and other entities have been received by mail as the board of control begins drafting a proposed budget for submission to the commission. Recommendations will be announced once the institutional budget is formally submitted. The commission will schedule budget hearings next Monday with the board of control likely to be heard first.
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Legion Group Opens Study of Veterans Laws
The Legion group continues from page 3 to form a committee described as the agency through which veterans laws are obtained from Congress. The panel will study all World War II veteran laws including compensation hospitalization and related administration. Commander Johnson says the comprehensive review will take months and will not advocate new legislation but examine current statutes proposed laws and administration. O L Bodenhamer former national commander is named chairman with other members unnamed.
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Veterans cadges debate seen on Capitol Hill
Frank Pinola of Pittaton Pa and Robert B. McKougie of Parkersburg W V are noted as among the ten members who would be personally affected by any proposed changes in veterans toapper patient programs. On Capitol Hill a notable split existed over the joint congressional committee’s next steps for veterans programs.
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Parkersburg
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Joint Congressional Committee
Regional Farm and Business Outlook Amid Low Tobacco Prices
A 1931 district report notes seasonal price rises in general business while tobacco production declines persist from eight years earlier. Auction values weaken with a carryover from prior crops. Crop yields in the fifth district lag 1931. Farm income likely drops again. Construction stays below normal, highlighting unemployment trends. Building permits show activity in Bluefield Charleston Clarksburg and Huntington totaling several thousand dollars.
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