Court House Needs Eyed Determination on Space Relief
The Kanawha county court faces a 1939-40 budget issue as overcrowding at the courthouse grows worse. Three options are considered: build a new courthouse or add to or remodel the present one. A three story add-on costs about 350000, remodeling may use 100000 annually from the general fund, and the remodel plan avoids new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha County Court House
C. A. Ray
Court Street
Court House
Kanawha Street
County Public Assistance Department
WPA consolidates Fairmont and Elkins branch offices
West Virginia WPA centralizes operations by merging Fairmont and Elkins offices. Joseph N. Alin announces R. H. Mollohan will head the consolidation and supervise Parkersburg, while Walter V. Ross and J. E. Bell are said released. Space search continues for centralized headquarters in Charleston or Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
West Virginia
Fairmont and
Elkins
Fairmont
Joseph N. Alin
R. H. Mollohan
Parkersburg
Walter V. Ross
Home Owners Loan Corporation
J. E. Bell
Elk
Ross
Bell
Mollohan
Alderson
State Office
Works Progress Administration
Charleston
Huntington
Work Progress Administration
Ford Sees U S Future Bright As He Nears 76
Dearborn Michigan July 29 Henry Ford nearing his 76th birthday expressed strong optimism for the American future. He predicted business would improve within a year or so and urged patience and thoughtful planning over haste. He dismissed the likelihood of another world war and urged confidence in a brighter era ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
U.S
Dearborn
Mich
INS
Henry Ford
America
Great Lakes
Woman Gains Sight After Years of Prayer Miraculous Recovery
A woman, after years of prayer, regained partial sight in one eye and read a newspaper with help from glasses. Doctors said the other eye was destroyed. Rev. Father John J. Lucitt expressed pleasure at the good fortune as worshipers recall a vision of St. Anne on the church door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Lucitt
Harvest Time Forecast As Europe Braces For Crisis
Crisis time is foreseen as Europe enters harvest season with fears of renewed tension and possible showdowns by September. Berlin’s moves toward Danzig and the Polish corridor are viewed against a strengthened British French front and growing rearmament. Joseph Beck reportedly warned Germany of Poland's million-strong armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Europe
Germany
Poland
Hitler
Danzig
Pomorze
Prussia
Joseph Beck
Ordnance Plant Here To Resume Operations
The South Charleston plant will operate under lease by negio company. An additional 400000 dollars will fund plant improvements including presses fur naces and machinery from World War I era. Navy ordnance chief Furlong says 6 million for three steel firms will buy necessary equipment to meet armor plate demands for six new battleships. South Charleston may gain six furnaces and 21 more to raise output to 470 tons or more. Commander Haff says he has not been advised of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
South Charleston
W. R. Furlong
Navy Ordnance Bureau
House Committee
Navy
Charleston
Carnegie
Carnegie Company
National Youth Administration
Theodore G. Haff
Edmonton Bans Two Abreast Baby Buggy Wheels
Edmonton England imposes a law making it illegal to wheel baby buggies two or more abreast on paths or sidewalks or to use them for any purpose other than carrying children or invalids.
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Edmonton
England
Charleston Business Gains Amid Coal Suspension and 1939 Uptick
Regional commerce in Charleston shows a 1939 first quarter gain of about 4500 over 1938 despite a six week coal shutdown. Electric consumption, retail and wholesale activity rise, with wholesalers reporting June gains from 7.5 to 30.3 percent over 1938 and May showing improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Charleston
Warren Harmon Wins Third Soap Box Derby Title
Warren Harmon captured the Class A crown in the third annual soap box derby after clocking 28.8 to 29.0 seconds in heats and beating Diamond entry George Wehrle. Harmon's brother Raymond and former champions Johnny Harris and Henry Higginbotham provided pace setting and support as about 150 drivers from southern West Virginia competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaft
Higginbotham
Harmon
George Wehrle
Diamond
Henry Higginbotham
Akron
Raymond Harmon
Johnny Harris
Henry Higinbotham
Harris
Jarrett
Harmon Brothers
West Virginia
Teen wins West Virginia soap box derby in streamliner car
Warren Harmon, 15, of Charlestown wins the Southern West Virginia Soap Box Derby in a sleek streamlined racer akin to Campbell speedsters. His brother Dickie, a former champion, finishes in semi finals. Warren then defeats brother Raymond, 13, in Class B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Campbell
68 Percent of World's Motor Vehicles Are Operated in the U S
The Commerce Department reports that 68 percent of the world motor vehicles were registered in the continental United States as of January 1. About 29,852,910 of 43,819,929 total vehicles travel on American highways, with one vehicle per 4.3 people in the U S and one per 142 worldwide. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany follow in registrations, while American-made vehicles account for over 80 percent of global registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
America
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Birth Announcements From Local Families
Mr and Mrs L P Mangus of Central avenue announced the birth of a son born July 22 at Mountain State hospital. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs E C Jackson at their Longacre home. Mr and Mrs John H Sayre of 101 Park street Dunbar announced a daughter born Friday at McMillan hospital. Mr and Mrs D E Elliott of Elk River road Huntington announced a daughter born Wednesday at Charleston General hospital. Mrs Elliott formerly Miss Mary Louise Perry of Huntington. A son was born to Mr and Mrs R E Ellison of 22 Hillcrest drive yesterday at St Francis hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Mangus
Central Avenue
The
Mountain State Hospital
E. C. Jackson
Longacre
John H. Sayre
Park Street
Dunbar
McMillan Hospital
D. E. Elliott
Elk River Road
Huntington
Charleston General Hospital
Elliott
Mary Louise Perry
R. E. Ellison
Hillcrest Drive
St. Francis Hospital
Morgantown Derby Championship 1937
A note recalls a Morgantown derby championship from 1937 during a period when the family resided in the city. The item highlights a local sports moment tied to a family era and place.
WPA Layoffs Suspended Amid Welfare Act Debate
Washington July 29. WPA officials suspended compulsory layoffs of 650000 relief workers on rolls 18 months or more pending a congressional move to amend the WPA act. The delay follows a senate amendment allowing waivers for those unable to find work or who would suffer loss of income for essentials.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Congress
WPA
House
Andrews May Seek To Succeed Gov Holt In 1940 Race
The article outlines potential Democratic and Republican contenders for governor in 1940 with Andrews and Kump seen as administration picks for the Democrats and Dawson and Bachman favored by Republicans. It notes anticipated meetings with Gov Holt within 30 days to plan the campaign and lists possible candidates amid shifting endorsements and Neely backing signals.
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Statehouse
Andrews
Kump
Hallanan
Dawson
Bachman
Holt
John J. D. Preston
Public Service Commission
Clarence W. Meadows
Meadows
Preston
Democratic
U. S
M. M. Neely
Joe L. Smith
U. S. Senate
Rush D. Holt
Washington
Charleston
Neely
Edmiston
Andrew Edmiston
Weston
U. S. Dist. Atty. L. A. Via
Huntington
Internal Revenue
Roy Yoke
Parkersburg
Rush Emi
Senate
Sen
Kanawha County
Nicholas County
Clay
Clergyman Seeks Rain Through Prayer Cited As Lawful
A Methodist minister who did not attend services argued rain depends on atmospheric conditions, not prayer. Rev. H M Hancock said the church sponsored service and that prayer for daily bread includes water as well.
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H. M. Hancock
Broadway Play Series Tickets Go Fast in First Sale
Community Enterprises reports about 500 season ticket subscribers and around $3,000 in the first sale for four Broadway plays to be produced in Charleston. Tickets remain at Galperin Music Company. seating chart available for view at Capitol Street store. Proceeds fund Charleston playgrounds and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Enterprises, Inc
Harry Silverstein
Galperin Music Company
Capitol Street
Municipal Auditorium
Golden Boy
Hedda Gabler
Eva LeGallienne
Charleston
Secrecy Follows Louisiana graft probe as indictments mount
Federal officials limit news on a broad graft investigation in Louisiana where 16 have been indicted or arrested. The ban, ordered by U S Attorney Rene Viesca under a federal judge, blocks details as two mail fraud indictments are already handed down naming Dr James Monroe Smith Seymour Weiss Louis C Lessage Monte Hart and J Emory Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
INS
U. S
New Bond Issue Planned For Two Parkway Projects
Weekend meeting at a summer camp above Clendenin outlines a new bond issue for two projects to extend the parkway. Estimated total cost is 2.5 million dollars with 1.375 million already approved last December by a 31 to 1 vote. PWA funds cover the rest. The first section from Court Street to Delaware Avenue runs about 1 million dollars, part of a 4.7 mile riverfront driveway plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendenin
PWA
Court Street
Delaware Avenue
Sunday School Conclaves Set in Two Counties
Jackson and Mason counties schedule Sunday school conventions this week. Elk Fork Methodist church hosts Jackson county affair Tuesday and Trinity Methodist church Pt. Pleasant hosts Mason county gathering Wednesday. Theme is Making the Christian Challenge Effective.
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Jackson
Mason Counties
Elk Fork Methodist Church
Jackson County
Mason County
Trinity Methodist Church
Pt. Pleasant
Road Building Costs Reduced in West Virginia
West Virginia shows a 24 percent drop in per mile construction costs over six years and a sharp fall in administrative costs. Since 1933 the primary and secondary highway systems require lower annual spending, saving about 2.3 million dollars yearly on roughly 28,000 miles supervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Morse
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Burr H. Simpson
Road Commission
Britain Masses Sea Forces For Maneuvers
Britain pools naval power as 12,000 reserves return to duty while Japan faces anti British protests in Tokyo and Peking. London eyes a possible trilateral staff dialogue with France and Russia before a defense pact debate.
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Tientsin
Tokyo
Peking
Tsingtao
London
Orient
U. S
Japan
House of Commons
Chamberlain
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Circuit Clerk
Public Assistance Department
J. Blackburn Watts
J. H. Abbot
Paul Wehrle
M. H. Hix
Bethe Or
Cleveland von Tco
Cleveland
Ohio
Negio Company
North Woods
Bud Brown
Jim Wall
Park Rapids
Minn
Russell Jensen
LaPorte
Warren Harmon
Young Harmon
M. E. Coyle
Warren
Dickie
Dick Higginbotham
Pop
Raymond
Ray
Gazette
Chevrolet
Ik Higginbotham
Henry
Mark
Mark Higginbotham
Community Enterprise, Inc
Louisiana Politicos
State
Britain
New York Life Ins. Co
A. D. West
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Kanawha Banking and Trust Company
F. M. Kerby
the Gazette Service Bureau
Thirteenth Street
Washington, D. C
States
Charleston Gazette
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