West Virginia publishers form ad agency plan in state
In Bluefield on June 3 the West Virginia publishers and printers association elected officers and outlined creating a statewide agency to advertise the state. H. C. Ogden Wheeling EB Smith Fairmont and B I Shott Bluefield named committee. president W Guy Tetrick Exponent Disrkeburs and treasurer W W McCue were chosen. The group planned a dinner and sessions to promote WV opportunities and industrial development.
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Bluefield
State Chamber of Com
West Virginia
H. C. Ogden
Wheeling
EB. Smith
Fairmont
BI. Shott
Smith
EE. Shott
Virgina
Wetiel
Charles Hodel
Backiey
R. H. Printchard
Westg Os 8
Pollny
Philippt
Wenting
Cne Poland
A. J. Naeger
J. J. Cougalin
Palrmont
Association
Robert L. Pemberton
The
St. Mary's Oracle
Bernard McC
Railroads Join In Rate Fight Across Districts
Northern districts enjoy higher freight rate advantages, 26 to 45 cents, while southern shippers oppose. Officials discuss legal routes to test order validity and potential court involvement. Shippers warn renewed litigation could disrupt nationwide freight, citing mileage theory and coal movement to tidewater. They blame northern operators’ lack of modernization and Pennsylvania mine issues for southern losses.
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Porta
Ava
Middle West
Pennsylvania
Tidewater
West Virgins
Tennessee
South
Rate Commission
Jacksonville
King Zoser Tomb Found at Sakxar in Cairo Discovery
A Cairo report details the discovery of King Zoser’s tomb at Sakxar, linking it to the Step Pyramid era. The find, though looted, provides crucial evidence of early hieroglyphic writing development 290 years before pyramid construction advances.
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Cairo
Sakxar
King Zoser
Zoser
Carlst
Dullt
Nine Die In Parisian Wreck Collision Near Vichy
A freight train and a passenger express collided near Vichy Paris killing nine and injuring several, with Americans among the dead or injured. The crash occurred in June and details remain sparse as officials investigate the wreck.
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Paris
Greraly
Vichy
Confession of Sweetheart Fails to Save Killer’s Life
MILLEDGEVILLE Ga June 3 Ruby Ray did not fire the fatal shot in the murder of W H Check Atlanta broker shot during a store hold up Gore the killer died in the chair after a long effort by legal talent Ruby Ray had confessed months earlier but investigators say she lied to shield her fiancé Gore claims Jack Wilson and Berry were involved as Theodore Berry remains serving a life sentence Wilson is at large and Ruby Ray is serving a decade in prison
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Milledgsville
Ruby Ray
Jack Wilson
Berry
Mell Gore
Atlanta
W. H. Check
Gore
Check
Dean
Rtneral
Toid
Rudy
Universal Service
Ana
Ruby Tony
Jack
Jack Wilsom
Ruby
Emain
Eli
Theodore Berry
Ufa
John L. Rowan Dies at 86 in West Virginia and Virginia Public Life
John L. Rowan, prominent attorney and former legislator, died aged 86 at his home in Charleston after a career spanning Monroe and Kanawha counties. He was a Washington and Lee Law School graduate, served as prosecuting attorney in Washington and Monroe counties, and moved to Charleston six years ago. Surviving are his widow, three daughters Jean, Mary Dickinson Rowan, and Mia Williams, three sons Lewis, Ralph, and William, a daughter-in-law Mrs. Allen Caberton, and two brothers William Rowan and Col Andrew Rowan of Los Angeles. Burial will be at Union. The funeral was held yesterday at his home with Rev. John Gass officiating.
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Union
Monroe County
John L. Rowan
Jacke 300
Joh Gass
St. Soni'a Episcopal Church
Rowan
Washington and Lee Univversity Law School
Washington County
Virginia
West Virginia
Monroe
Kanawha
Charleston
Mia
W. F. Patera
Jean
Mary Dickinson Rowan
Lewis
William
Allen Caverton
Washington
Wiliam Rowan
Col
Andrew Roweah
Los Angeles
Garcia
Graduates Receive Diplomas In 1927 Commencement
The 173 graduates filled the auditorium as Virginia Elizabeth Dillon delivered the valedictory on drama in education. Senator Woodbridge Perris spoke, warning parents not to choose a path for their children, urging real work and self-reliance before college.
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Virginia Elizabeth Dillon
Dramm
Noble Dain
Troute
Charleston
Senster Perris
Garnett High School Closes Its Year With Commencement
Garnett High School capped its year with commencement exercises led by Rev. Richard H. Bowling of First Baptist. The program featured a graduation march by the orchestra, hymns, a recessional, and diplomas presented by Dr. W. L. Prise. The graduates include Virgins Dave Jones, Myrtie Olpx Washington, Grace Elaine Holmes, Lewia Vernon Barnes, Etim Elizabeth Barnes, Jay Brown Evans, Ethel Bee Broadnax, Dorothy Elizabeth Waynesboro, Otis Franklin Smith, Samuel Nathanael Gough, Laura Virgina Mae Willis, Kary Horense Campbell, Dallas Mitchell Forney, James William Hawkins, Apnye Juanita Paling, Arthur Brown Carey, Mary Lils Mag Herma, Clark McDonald Browder, and Eten barothy Bibby.
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Garnett High School
Richard H. Bowling
First Baptist Church
Ero Vo
Sontiog
de. Morden W. Johasson
Suhcol Enerus
H. R. Williams
Metropolitan Baptist Shurth
Gleek Plubs
Tawling
Schumann
W. L. Prise
Board of Education
Dave Jones
Myrtie Olpx Washington
Grace Elaine Holmes
Bellanca Leaves for Long Flight With Allied Support
Bellanca departs on a strategic flight tied to wartime routes and uses American and Luftwaffe coordination. Officials say Myers will meet Chamberlin at Amsterdam and travel with him to Berlin, with special wireless reporting to track progress step by step.
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Myers
Chamberlin
Amsterdam
Derlin
Europe
Alleged Slayer Held at Hamlin After Weeklong Search
Everett Yeager, alleged slayer in a brawl after a card game at Ranger's home, was captured today by Sheriff Zandalinds of Lincoln county. He had been hiding in Logan county and is jailed on a technical murder charge awaiting a hearing.
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Hamlin
Everett Yeager
Frank Thompson
Ranger
Sherif Zandalinds
Lincoln County
Iola
Logan County
Yeager
Admiral Latimer Visits Nicaragua Amid Reorganization
Admiral Latimer arrived in Bluefields aboard the warship Allwoulee and met the Americas consul and the governor. He ordered officials to remain at their posts and oversee the reorganization following the new governor’s arrival on June 11. Soldiers not disarmed by the sixth are labeled bandits. A wireless system with earphones and loudspeakers was installed at Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow.
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Bluefields
Vicaragua
Latimer
Allwoulee
Americas
Jung
Graduation address praises democracy and aims for students
The speaker lauds democracy and historic figures like Lincoln and Wilson, urging graduates to pursue service and self-reliance. Critics note underfunding for teachers and stress the need for students to choose their own paths. Principal Keeney and Dr Weber oversee diploma awards to Lauryn Chisholm and Carolyn Chisholm as pupils receive their diplomas.
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Pelleq
Ruleos Wilkin
Lincoln
Burbank
Bielumetz
Woodrow Wilson
Ganator Farria
Behoda
Michigan
Charles E. Keeney
Acting
Clana
Dr. Weber
Delof
Lauryn Gertrude Chisholm
Carolyn Nixon Chisholm
Wolter
Swergings Outline Merger Plans Hit Hurdles in Hearings
Washington reports the Chesapeake and Ohio seeks approval to buy control of the Erie and Pere Marquette systems. O. D. Van Sweringen of Cleveland remains the key witness as hearings pause to June. C&O counsel and Erie directors debate stockholder interests and option extensions.
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Washington
Dune
O. D. van Sweringen
Cleveland
Chesapeake and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Erie
Cheanpeake
Unio
C.D. Moanffie
Commission
Cimnce
van Sweringen
Harsha
Resord
van Bwecingen
C. and
Shzia
Lindbergh Farewell at Paris. Washington Welcome Planned
Paris farewells Captain Lindbergh with American Legion and embassy receptions as he prepares to fly to Cherbourg then on to New York. In Washington, June 13 Lindbergh will be greeted by President Coolidge in a ceremony canceling weekend engagements and marking a national tribute to the aviator.
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Universal Service
Paris
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tormal
Pars Toulgut
American Legion
le Boutrget
Cherbourg Tm
Nieuport
Lindbergh
Cherbourg
Citimons
Memphis
Washington
Coolidge
New York
Europe
Alr
Joni Pagle
Baturdey
Governent
Tatay
Gurat
White House
Dupont Circle
Ome
Envangeline &, Lindherst
Will Remaoin
Oying
Spirit of
St. Louie
Paria
Ganna Walska Denies Rift In Family Romance
Ganna Walska asserts no separation from Harold F McCormick amid Paris perfume salon launch. She discusses her new Ganna Walska Perfumery, aims for natural scents, financial plans, and her role as president while leaving day‑to‑day control to managers.
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Ganna Walska
C. F. Bertelle
Comystedt
Universal Service
Paris
Harold F McCormick
Norning
Parla
Ganna Walska Perfumery Company
Harold F. McCormick
France
la Bourbours
New York
Beckley News Tackles Local Postings And Openings
George B. Spelcher resigns as rural school superintendent citing unfamiliarity with the area. Grover Trail resigns as assistant prosecuting attorney. Karl D. Bowers named to replace him. Pinecrest Camp Prosperity to open with twenty campers. program not finalized. Harris sued in death of Albert Williams, Raleigh county circuit clerk, with details of accident on Harper road March 16. William Taylor receives cable from Paris about daughter and son-in-law.
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Pinecrest
Pinecrest Camp of Prosperity
Bose
Harris
Wiliams
A.W. Farris
Albert Williams
Raleigh County
Williams
Harper Road
Mrr. Williams
Norvel Mellon
Willams
Eng
William Taylor
Nichalaa Batrelot Viteh
Paris
France
Lindbergh to Visit Washington for First Night Events
The semi official reception committee announced Lindbergh will attend a Willard Hotel reception with the Minnesota society and press, then on Sunday accompany the President to church and the Unknown Soldier memorial at Arlington. A parade from the Ford landing to the Washington Monument is planned, with the President presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Tne
Cladbergh
Minnesota Society
Willard Hotel
National Press
Stunday
Viste
Pilot
Caglidge
Aftar
Boon
Lindbergh
Rhvington
Nationnal
Walter Reed Hospital
Linstbergh
Navy Ford
Pennsylvania Avenue
Waanthetol Monument
Zrounde
Noted writer struck by grave illness in London
London June 1 Jerome K de roma eminent author and playwright is gravely ill in Northampton hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. Specialists express optimism given his 18 years.
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London
Jerome K. de
Obituary notices mix of church services and deaths
The clipping reports multiple funeral notices and obituaries from South Charleston and nearby areas. Details include funeral times at various churches, burial plans at Sunset Memorial Park, and survivors. Also notes the death of P C Bays and the drowning deaths of Charles and Gordon Borders, with service arrangements and burial locations. A brief report mentions film star Robert McEim dying after a stroke in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Robert Mc Eim
Local Notes From The City And Nearby Towns
Rail construction progresses toward the United States while Miss Pratices Land plans a visit with relatives to Enfield Tu. Ray Bailey returns from Indianapolis races. Orion Thurman remains a patient at a focal hospital with improving condition. Mrs T R Ragland of Oakwood Avenue is in Richmond due to illness of her brother in law Colonel Craighit. B B Anderson of Charleston visits the city on business. Mr and Mrs E C Minter and family return home on North Kanawha Street after winter in Fort Atvers Fla. Mr and Mrs Anton File host guests Mr and Mrs H H Wigin and Mrs H J Wigin Jr from Box-Con Mass who have returned home. Harry Anderson spends the week in Roanoke Va on business. Mrs W C Griffith and Mrs Ladd Ross are visiting Huntington this week.
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Ther
United States
Craighit
B. D. Anderson
Charleston
M Bialness Vistor
E. C. Minter
North Kanawha Street
Fort Atvers
Fla
Re. Anton File
Kanawha Street
HH. OD. Wigin
Wigrio, Jr
Box- Con
Mass
Thei
Harry Anderson
Roanoke
W. C. Griffith
Mrs. Ladd Ross
Huntington
Mine disaster burials set for today in West Virginia
In McDowell County a second major mine disaster in three weeks claimed three more lives. Robert Burnett, Robert Carter, and Lathan Keller died as a blast at the Warrior Pocahontas Coal Co mine near Cvelock injured workers, with fifteen escaping unhurt and two rescued from gas. Carter left a widow and five children.
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Suuefield
OH. E Harman
Washington
Charley Ormetorg
W. B. Herndon
Carterla
Witow
Tarot
Election of officers at Charleston Lions Club meeting
Tiedale of the state department of public health was elected president of the Charleston Lions Club at the weekly luncheon meeting. Kaufman was elected vice president, G. K. Roton second vice president, and several others were chosen for director posts. Outgoing officers include Pippin as president and Ravage as second vice president. A sextette of members was named, and Prankel, a safety expert, spoke on precautions and weights. A new American structural wind lumber office and exchange has opened in Talugteo, China.
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Tiedale
Departiment of Public Health
Semterday
Charleston Lions Club
Kaufman
Paul
Behati Retory
W. A. ‘Holt
Trediniter
Worden Pippin
Ds Mickai
Axe Ce
Pippin
Fir
Fred Ravage
D. A. Umm
Bebink
Fer
Hott
Herbert
David Littisjohn
Duncan Bru
John Rancock
Thomas Martin
R. Wilson
Sale Prankel
Talugteo
China
Hes
Ee Eral
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Iker
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Bellanca
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Myer
Admiral Latimer
Nicaragua
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Sweringen
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Beckley News
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Frail
Grover Trail
Cyde Scott
Karl D. Bowers
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Jerome
Agnew
Serviena
Bream
Presbyterian
Lesiie
Agnes
Baltimore
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Frank ©. Brown
R. W. Liliey
Piret Christian Church
T. C. Trays
P. C. Bays
Eighth Avenue
South Charleston
Mr. Baya
Kanaehs Valley
Ka~nawha
County
Gesta
T Punera
Pirse Baptist Church
J. Blair Morton
Suri
Sunset Memorial Pack
Bays
Hie
Cerl Bays
Howard Bays
Leon Delbert
Myre
Hugh Kites
P. C. Rays
Pir Baptist
J. Intr Morton
Sunset Memorial Park
Charles
Gordon
Gorden
Young Sons of
Mes. CG
Washington Street
Central Methodist Church
W. B. King
New River
Deepwater
Cusries
Kentucky
Borders
Charles Borders
Simpson Chapel
Central - Chuch
Central Church
Pat B. Withbrow
Union Miser
Ia Nai
Lmwdon
the Sunday Gazette
Redpath
Chautauqua
McGions-DeMing Company
Alt Pratt
Arter Paint & Glass CO
Hale Street
Sears Monument Co
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Charlettan
Ralph Parlette
WLC
A. Galperin Music Co
Spencer Moore Co
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