Daylight Saving Victory by Charleston Boy Scouts
Charleston boy scout officials approve daylight saving ordinance by a 17 to 8 vote, aligning with council action after Mayor Wortz’s chamber rejected it hours earlier. Scouts push library building and newsboy corner measures, while a motor car travel restriction for students is defeated amid a bitter council fight.
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Charleston
Wortz
George F. Hoper
Clone City
Newline
Scout City
West
Scout Council
Bernard Sxlove
Wert
Eity
Boy Scouts
Werte
Athae Etry
Boy Scout Council
Wertz
Chilton Congratulated by Locomotive Engineers in 1942
Former Senator W D Chilton, Democratic nominee for US Senate, received congratulations from the Grand International Division Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Cleveland. A telegram thanked him for his nomination and pledged friendship to the organization. Also noted are references to campaign figures and city matters including a boy scout funding proposal in Charleston and the mayoral address.
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Grand International
Cleveland
West Virginia
W. DB. Chilton
United States
Grand International Division
Brotherhood of Locrative
Engin
Cleve & Brome
Brotherhood
Unitton
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer
Chilton
Stone
Brotherhood of Lecaimy- Ave Engineers
Chilton Kia
Kaymen¢Kennex
Teetta J. Beawsy
Jake Fisher
Seniors Stage Triple Class Plays at Local High School
A mass production by Charlesterton High featured three class plays, highlighting youthful talent and promising performances. Lead roles included Piper’s Pass and Piper Bibby as Tes Burdon, with supporting cast members such as Rene Dawson and Winifred Wartman delivering credible portrayals in a light evening of student theater.
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Mary Elizauette Thayer
Charlester High
Mugenin Bibby
Tes
Burdon
Seogiely
Imatran
Het
Rene Dawson
Blaubeth Willmore
Bather Lewy Jorothy Utishiin
Salyer Beribola
Wid Winifred Wautman
Delishinl Sketet
Sevevitelvess
Stupet
Walker
Lawlessness in National Life Deplored at Kiwanis Club
Reverend Havighurst condemned lawlessness in national life at the Kiwanis Club gathering, urging a return to Christian principles and united patriotism. He criticized public corruption and warned that a church leader as president would not restore faith, urging Democrats to nominate worthwhile candidates. The evening also featured a school play presented by cast members Jeb Dyn, Clarene, and Irvin Wildman, praised for its directed execution and overall performance.
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Tiels
Ch. Buvinghurst
Kiwanis Club
Tyne de Sperber
Asalon
Cuntidgs
Washington
Ain
Enual Doners
Jeb Dyin
Clarenes
Irvin Wildman
Hart
Byrelar
Atherine Nease
Park Welling
Lilien Gleissner
Carefl
National G O P Convention Contests and Ballot Battles
Debates and faction fights drive the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Georgia Mississippi and other states dispute control of party organization while lists of contested delegates threaten to delay the nomination process. Dream supporters and Lily White Georgia factions loom large as the fight for a first ballot win intensifies.
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Saya Cinitests
Cleveland
Republican National
Georgia
Mississippi
Arkansan
D4eeto Calumbla
Bouse Carolina
Aeessee
Presa
Rico
Ster Roe Muhican
Fexder
Tomson
Chieneu
Retailers Here Convene in Charleston Election of Officers Named
Retail merchants gathered to discuss the state close and adopt a new meeting place for next year. Fifteen directors were named, with districts including First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth, naming officials from Morgantown to Weston. Governor Moran spoke and urged retailers to engage in local and state business, while KF Ray Yoke, WVU alumnus, prepared an address. An evening tour of the city followed adjournment.
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Fupe
Fd Hartley
M. Harvey and Suns Company
Fairmont
J.T. Tilemey
George BH. Stifel Company
Wheetit Sistrie
Orr Brothers
Enert
F . Martinsburg
Ehd
Charles N. Orr
Morgantown
Allen i. Rink
Mrumert
L. Doliste
Wyhird Distriet
L. F
Moran
West Virginia
Linchown
Kanawha
N. Anderson
Huntingtoun
Sanders
Clarksburg
Sesson
And
Voyle
Standard Oil Vice President Dies After Car Crash
New York June 3 Frederick D Asche vice president of the Standard Oil company of New Jedled died in a hospital from internal injuries after an automobile collision last Saturday that killed Mrs Asche. He likely suffered a fractured rib.
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New York
Prederick D. Asche
Standard Oil Company of New
Asche
Congress and political maneuvering across party lines
The House rejected the McNary-Haugen bill and moved toward a bipartisan compromise in both chambers. A Muscle Shoals pension bill revival is expected in the Senate. Representative Buckley, a Democrat from the sixth district, faced election committee action. a claim by Republican James J. Gorman was thrown out.
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G Fain
House
Senate
Buckley
Washington
Junu
James J. Gorman
GALMEN STRIKE WITH NEW YORK WAGE DEMANDS
New York ILGWU, claiming 50 000 members in the city, calls a one day strike after employers and a coalitions refuse to meet union demands for new contracts. The walkout follows tensions over wage and labor terms impacting garment workers.
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Galmen
New York
International Ladies Garment Workers Unie
New York City
Tuilay
King George Milimat Lodond Ninth Birthday Observed
King George today celebrated his ninth birthday receiving many gifts from friends and officials. Newspapers printed customary laudatory notices and articles.
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George Mirtimat Loxdon
Ceorge
Senator Kinney Shot Near Kirkwood Mo
State Senator Michael Kinney aged 49 was shot four times by two unidentified men in a car at Oakland near Kirkwood while awaiting a train. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition with wounds described as dangerous. The incident occurred in Missouri as he traveled on official business. motive and assailants remain unknown. The report mentions an unrelated note about a petunia initiative to South America.
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SY. Louis
Benator
Michael Kinney
Oakland
Kirkwood
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Iscout
Hoy Scout Council
Vnonas Lynn
Mayer
Hopper
W. W. Wertz
Loticltor
Dy Rummel
Vlford’s
Havighurst
Goeal
Siwanis Club
National G. O. P
Tee
Lia Paberty
Thureday
Marian Leroy Burlian
University of Michigio
Coolidge
Tresijdvnt Coolidge
Russia
Aman
McCallum
Osiery
Yar Sumner
McCalum
McCrllim
Math Plaut
Tack
Congress
Petunia
South America
F. W. Hughes
Virginia Street
J. P. Hale
Snow Hill
John Quincey Dickinson
Earming
Tomorry
Security Bank & Trust Co
Noth
C. F. Payne
John F. Kay
Fred M. Exline
al Te
Ica
Charleston Street
Bigley Avenue
Bozarsky
Kanawha Street
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