Fire destroys J P Office and two houses at Slip Hill
A fire at Slip Hill near Sissonville yesterday morning destroyed the Justice of the Peace W D Reedy’s office and two adjacent houses. Delbert Bailey’s home was first ignited, spreading to Cecil Moffett and Bell Michels homes. Captain Dana C. Thumm and city firefighters saved Reedy’s office records and kept the blaze from further damage.
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Citgis
Justice of the Peace
W. D. Reedy
Slip Hill
Sissonville
Dana C. Thumm
Central Fire Station
Tiraman
Reedy
Sremiale
Hewge
Phemcp
Homs
Delbert Bailey
Lewis, Hubbard and
Paty
Bailey
Cecil Moffett
Bell Michels
Justice of Peace Office
Thurom
Juatica
Master Plumbers Plan Social Meeting Tonight
The Charleston master plumbers society announces a wine social at 4 30 tonight at the Finegan. Expected attendees include K J Burford of Bluefield and Wiles Johnson of Huntington with other state and Tri State leaders. A March business meeting is also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associat
Charleston
Babee
Finegan
Tington
Bitella
Wheeling
X- Pee Association
K J. Burford
Bluefield
Wiles Johnson
Huntington
A. Holsworth
Tri-State
Ana
C. A Swann
Hunt
Ington
Atote
Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Meeting Tonight in Charleston
Pi Kappa Alpha alumni and pledges are invited to a meeting tonight at 8:30 at J. Marion Stratton’s residence in Commonwealth apartments Barawea City. The organizing committee includes J. Marion Stratton, J E Settle Jr., chairman John Horan, and J A Smatrides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Kappa Alpha
Charleston
Plomet
Wanita
Pi Kappa Alpha Talernite Ds
J. Marion Stratton
Commonwealth Apartments
Barawea City
Braternity
Mmittee
Statten J.E. Settle
John Horan
J. A ‘Smatrides
Parker to Name Jurist To Serve at Bluefield
The federal court seat at Bluefield will have a presiding judge, with Judge George W. McClintic initially tapped but not set to preside due to a recent appeal from Judge John J. Parker of the Richmond circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Bluefield
Et A Qootal Ndge
Mick Winterm
George W. McClintic
John J. Parker
Richmond
Szigeti to Play Tonight at Charleston High School Auditorium
World famed Hungarian violinist Joseph Szigeti appears tonight at 8:30 in the Charleston high school auditorium under the Community Music association. He will perform a varied program including Passacaglia, Kreutzer Sonata, Ragrd, and Hungarian Folk Tunes with Nikita Magnaloti as accompanist. Patrons are urged to be seated promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Szigeti
Charleston High School
Community Music Association
Europe
Asia
East
Middle- West
New York
Philadelphi
Szigeti
Handel- Thomson
Tartini
Kreutzer
Beethoven
Largo
Veracini-Corti
Sicilienne
Rigaudon
Francoeur Kreisler
Weber-Szigeti
Bartok-Szigeti
Raver
Scriabin- Szigeti
Citizens' Committee To Hear Soan Review At City Hall Today
The city bridge and planning committee meets at city hall this afternoon at two o'clock to review plans for the South Side bridge construction. Walter C. Hardy John Woodrum and Charles Ward are among those expected to attend as the committee discusses the proposed bond issue and sale offer to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Soan
City Hall
City Bridge and Planning
South Side
Walter C. Hardy
John Woodrum
Charles
Ward
Ise & Citizens
Soone Mawson
Xenoar
C. P. Fortney
Eerie
Youth Meeting Ends At Church In City
A combined Youth meeting of the Christian churches of West Virginia and Southern West Virginia Christian Endeavor union concluded yesterday at Boyd Memorial Christian church in City. Theme was Lights Aglow. Officers included President George Ry of Hinton, Northern District VP Miss Margaret Harsner of New Martinsville, Southern District VP and local chairmen Clarence Greenless of Charleston and Mrs EB Stilling of Huntington. The Kanawha Christian Endeavor union also cooperated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Churches of
West Xinia
Southern
West Virginia
State Industrial Recovery Seen in West Virginia
Labor Commissioner L Jarrett reports 1935 employment gains across the state with 20000 to 25000 more workers on industrial and commercial payrolls. Building activity rises and many idle firms resume operations or launch new enterprises as West Virginia moves toward industrial recovery. Commissioner calls 1990 the climax year for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Jarrett
Jarrett
West Virginia
Judge Hudson to Study MacCorkle Property Sale
Judge Hudson will hear a circuit court request to confirm the sale of Sun Rise, the South Hill home of Governor William A. MacCorkle, and other properties to the Monroe Company. The MacCorkle properties sold for 520,060 at auction last week, with mineral lands interests selling for 69,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
MacCorkle Properties
Arthur PB Hudson
South
State Schools Extend Nine Month Term After Record Enrollment
The 1934-45 school year saw the state’s largest enrollment, with elementary pupils at 342,633 and high schools at 105,129, totaling 997,758. Superintendent W W Trent noted higher teacher pay and training, improved transportation, and a total expenditure of about $23.39 million, with funding from state, federal, and local districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Trent
Trent
Stevenson Elected President of West Virginia Shorthand Association
R L Stevenson was elected president of the West Virginia north hand Shorthand Reporters' association during a mid winter meeting at the Daniel Boone hotel. He succeeds Raymond Allman of Sutton. William Zimmerman of Wheeling became vice president and H A Farmer of Welch secretary. K E Sherwood of Charleston was named chairman of the legislative committee. About 20 attended a banquet after the session. The next meeting will be held in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae L. Stevenson
Highland Aves
West Virginia
Northhand Reporters’ Association
Daniel Boone Hotel
Raymond
Allman
Sutton
William Zimmerman
Wheeling
Welch
K. E. Sherwood
Charleston
Stevenson
Parkers
Burp
Standard Oil Emploes to Meet at Daniel Boone Hotel
More than 30 salesmen and supervisors of Standard Oil in the district will meet at the Daniel Boone hotel for an all day session. E R Honeyman of the New York city office will explain the security plan set to go into effect Wednesday. J C King division manager will conduct the sales meeting at the hotel tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Comany
Thay
Daniel Boone Hotel
E.R. Honeyman
New York City
J.C. King
Liquor Commission Projects Million Monthly Sales in West Virginia
The West Virginia Liquor Commission reports May to November sales at 3.83 million with a net state profit of 927000. The auditor forecasts December revenue over 52 million and 1936 monthly sales around 1.0 million. The program ends a two year drought since repeal of prohibition approved by 276,973 voters in November 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thequer Control Commission
Det Blacke
Audilitor
Robert E. Kelley
West Virginia
Girl Near Death From Ax Attack
Margaret was found bruised at edge of State Route 148 after an argument with Ruth near a church plans. She described Ruth striking her with an object during a disputed evening, then Ruth was arrested as bloodstains tied her to the case. State’s Attorney noted injuries after hospital care and investigation. The rest of the article mentions an international fair in Rio de Janeiro showing progress in domestic manufacture of electrical and metallurgical machinery.
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Margaret
Jolene
N. Mendenthall
Marshall E. Moore
G. C. Isaac
Ict Passes Force
George W. Monard, Jr
Slater
Ruth
Rio de Janeiro
West Virginia State Police Post 112 Formed
Seventy World War II veterans comprising the first West Virginia state police post No 112 of the American Legion were honored at a banquet at the state capitol. Governor Kump and officials praised the group as the first such post in state police history with universal eligibility. Louis A Johnson led the installation while Col P D Shingleton was elected post commander with officers B Streagle H C Myers Z Hohees H E Pomroy Fred Durrance and Paul Thomas among others.
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Kump
Iow
West Virginia
American Legion
Louis A. Johnson
Col
P. D. Shingleton
B. Streagle
H. C. Myers
Z. Hohee
Pomroy
Fred Durrance
Paul
Thoma
Mob Threats Surround Hauptmann Case Debated
Gov. Hoffman faces hostile letters as threats rise over the Hauptmann case. Court of pardons meets to set a date for appeal while Hauptmann prepares for a possible execution. Juror Liscom C. Case, 66, dies of heart disease in Flemington amid ongoing proceedings.
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Hauptmann
Fight For Life
Harold G. Hoffman
Lloyd’ Fisher
Hoffman
Goffman
Court of Pardons
Halauptmann
Romaine Johnson
Hemptmanin
Flemington
N. J
Liscom C. Case
Bruno Richard Hauptmant
State Health Made Strides In 1935 West Virginia Health Progress
State records show fewer smallpox and typhoid cases and lower death rates in 1935. Health officials highlighted public education on physical exams for schoolchildren, increased immunization efforts, and a hygienic laboratory program that provided diphtheria toxoid to 63,410 people and typhoid vaccines to 107,000, plus a survey of typhoid carriers to curb illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
A. E. McClue
McoCline
É * Ithe Laboratory
Cobb Boy Improves After Hunting Accident Near Sering Hill
Clifford Cobb, 12, of near Sering Hill, is improving after a hunting accident Friday left him with back injuries and a charge of magestat. Condition described as improved at hospital. details uncertain due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn ‘Hospital
Clifford Cobb
Sering
Hill
Yale Home Decoration Winners to Be Named
Charleston Electric League judges will decide this week the winners in the local Christmas home decorations. Preliminary selections will be used as a medium for naming the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Charleston Electric League
Cwinners
Summer Sessions Schedule for West Virginia Colleges
A list of summer session dates issued by state colleges including West Virginia University Concord College Fairmont State Teachers College Potomac State Shepher State Teachers College West Liberty State Teachers College Bluefield State Teachers College and West Virginia State College. January and June sessions appear for each institution with specific start and end dates.
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David Kirby
Board of Education
Coollege
West‘ Virginia University
Concord
Fairmont Star Teachers College
Potomae State School
Shepher
State Teachers College
West Liberty
Teachers College
Bluefield State Teachers College
West Virginia State College
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J.P. Office
U. 8 Weather Bureau
Camp
Orleana
Columbus
Louth
Jarret
R. L. Stevenson
Standard Oil Co
Liquor Commission
Sistr
Calvert
Calvert’s
Col. Shingleton
Legion
F.B. Singletom
United
Wwe Pecs
House of Delegates
Department of “Public
Homer -Holt A. E
Guy
Edward Blake
Ronceverts
McClue
Cobb Boy
Ching
Jagan
LFRA
Keysfons Life Association Shemasdogh
Penns
Ugh
Ike
Suite
Fife
Krueger
Bens
Winterlude
Southlland
Cincinnati
Winchester
Jacksonville
Miami
Observation Com
R. R. Almand
Divlalon
Louisville
Nashville
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