Victim of Beating Refuses to Talk
Welch March 3 7 State police moved their investigation into the beating and strangling of Mrs Lucille Van Meter as the 28 year old woman remained silent in her hospital room. Corp N T Sites of the state police went to Northfork to clear up phases of the attack there. No arrests have been made and no one is under suspicion. The beating victim remained nervous to discuss events leading up to her discovery Sunday on a Welch residence lawn where a rope bound her neck and bruises marked her body. Hospital staff said her condition improved after a period of hysteria. Mrs W A McCulloch who found Mrs Van Meter said she apparently was thrown from an automobile and rolled onto the McCulloch lawn. Investigation disclosed two or three weeks earlier Van Meter filed charges against two men she had traveled with to Virginia but the charges were not pressed. The sergeant said he could not connect the beating with that case. U S Commissioner J Hoagland French said a federal investigator looked into the case and the matter was dropped. In preliminary work troopers returned to the Akers slaying to see if it connected, but Sites could not establish a link. Akers, 48, a taxi driver, was found shot along a road May 12. Police said he was likely taken for a ride and dumped from a car. Commissioner French said Mrs Van Meter had told him her husband was killed on duty years ago and she still receives compensation.
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Welch
Lucille van Meter
Corp. N. T
W. A. McCulloch
van Meter
McCulloch
Sue
Virginia
U.S
J. Hoagland French
Wee
J. Newt Akers
Akers
French
Wrangle Over Stiffer Taxes Holds Up Vote
The stalemate centers on a tax bill with the Black La Follette amendment favoring higher taxes on undistributed corporate income. Senator Robinson and party leaders warn no conference agreement is near, while plans to pass the bill tonight falter amid party friction and uncertainty about adjournment.
Senate Debate Hints at Tax Bill Fights and Amendments
Senator Robinson refused to forecast the fate of the Black La Follette proposal and warned that if accepted the senate house conference would be tense. He noted amending or rejecting the measure would still leave a tough job to reconcile differences. A controversial section on tram taxation of life insurance policies to pay estate taxes looms. King doubtfully expects quick action and Lewie proposes holding the tax bill over to next session. Len Byrd, Virginia Democrat, previously floated a similar plan with scant success.
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Senate
Robinson
King
Sen. Lewie
Chamber
Len Byrd
Virginia
West Virginia Odd Fellows choose Clarksburg for 1937 encampment
Morgantown June 3 The West Virginia Independent Order of Odd Fellows chose Clarksburg as the site of the 1937 grand encampment as the seventy first encampment ended here today. Clay Goff of Clarksburg was elected to succeed Otto Stettler as grand patriarch. Other officers chosen include W. T. Wilson Philippi grand high priest M Schnolcraft Parkersburg grand senior warden D S McArdle Cameron grand scribe D H Rigete Fairmont grand treasurer C K Lanham New Martinsville grand junior warden Otto Stettler Huntington representative to the sovereign grand lodge.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Fairmont
C. K. Lanham
New Martinsville
Otto Stettler
Huntington
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Fire Causes 325 Damage In O Keeffe Property
A fire yesterday on O’Connors avenue damaged a house owned by Lawrence O’Keeffe and occupied by Kate Thomas. Firemen say a lighted cigarette likely started the blaze, causing about 25 dollars in damage.
Eastern Panhandle Group To Be Entertained Today
West Virginia business leaders from eastern panhandle will be hosted today in Martinsburg and Parkersburg by Charleston officials and Lions Club. The visit includes a noon luncheon at the Daniel Boone hotel, a tour of the state capital to meet Gov. Kump, and a motorcade with state police escort visiting Hawks Nest and Gauley Bridge. The group will spend tonight in Parkersburg and lunch tomorrow in Clarksburg with Lions Club. The delegation lists dozens of Martinsburg Berkely County leaders and businesspersons, with tours covering multiple towns and industries.
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Charleston
Panhandle
Lewisburg
Lions Club
Daniel Boone Hotel
Chamber of Commerces
K. G. Kump
Parkersburg
John Ward Brown
Raot Arcade
Eastern Panhandle Association
Martinsburg
Hermitage
Petersburg
White Sulphur Springs
Greenbrier Military School
Hawks Nest
Gauley Bridge
Glen Ferris
Clarksburg
Mas
West Virginia
First Baprial Church
Clarence H. Martin
Fire hydrants in Charleston get uniform nipples upgrade
The West Virginia Water Service company replaces nipples on about 441 fire hydrants in Charleston with a new uniform type. The project will take several weeks and cost several thousand dollars. Each hydrant has two or three nipples to be changed.
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West Virginia Water Service Company
Charleston
Obituary notices from Charleston area interred and mourned
Obituary items note funeral services and burials for Everett N Williamson 46 of Second Avenue held at Bartlett chapel with Rev Harrington. Burial in Spring Hill cemetery. Also reports death of Father C Lammert longtime pastor of Bernalillo NM, friend of Went Virbians, biographical notes of his education. Other notices include Mrs Alice A Fisher 75, died Reynolds Street home from heart illness, services at Bartnett mortuary, survivor details. Charles Nelson Proctor 54 Fayette delegate death Charleston hospital, service at Cliff Top residence, burial End of the Trail cemetery near Rainelle. Alva A Jarrett 76 Dunbar resident, services at residence, burial family cemetery. list of children and spouses.
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Ida
Harrison Slater
R. A. Slater
Fifth Avenue
Fisher
Jackson County
Hobson D. Flasher
Corbett Fisher
Slater Cemetery
Allen's Fark
Johnean
Dun-ningham
Charters Allen Campbell
Charles Allen Campbell
Clendenin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Brooklyn Cemetery
Rose Campbell
Charles A. Campbell, Jr
Doroithy Rose Campbell
Floyd Campbell
William Wallace
Camillus Webster
Sente Street
Harden and Harden
Welock
AR. Wesley
Begia Spring Hill Cemetery
Everett N. Williamson
Second Avenue
Charleston
Bartlett Chapel
Chart H. Harrington
D. C
Spring Hill Cemetery
Alice A. Fisher
Reynolds Street
Lake
Bart- Hett Mortuary
Harten
Proctor
Charles Nelson Proctor
House of Delegates
Fayette County
Cliff Top
W. W. Pharr
Mount Hor Ly
Trail
Rainelle
Alva A. Jarrett
Dunber
Bartlett
Widey
Herman
Mugh Jarrett
Dunbar
Leslio
Lowell Jarrett
South Charleston
Barton Daeyell
St. Albans
Bruce Jarrett
Chit Nicathe
Maxwell Jarrett
Fein Tighar
Alva Lindley
Elgie Stun
Shae
Itch remedy ad for Potterfield and Grup stores
An advertisement touts Grree Saunrive Lotion guaranteed to stop the embarrassment and discomfort of tick bites. It highlights access at Potterfield's or any Grup store and claims effective relief with their powder product.
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Potterfield
Scales Mortuary Opens Today in Charleston
The Scales Funeral home at Broad and Washington streets opens at 10 AM and stays open for public inspection until 9 PM. T. Wallen Scales, with years in Charleston funeral work, will operate the mortuary assisted by a trained staff. A woman attendant is featured. The remodeled residence includes a large chapel, family room, display rooms, Venetian blinds, and living quarters. A LaSalle funeral coach with ambulance is provided, without bell or siren.
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Scales
Charleston
Broad
Washington Streets
T. Wallen Scales
LaSalle
Brawley Wins Recount Writ Amid Court Proceedings
Crowded courtroom with Republican observers as Judge Hudson suspends recount during a writ contest. Demurrers by Caste sought elimination of winning candidates from petition and shift of focus to a re canvassagainst the county court. Judge rules candidates are parties and allows amendments while preserving right to precinct inspections and potential recounts if results change. Cost concerns raised by Costa noted. judge says no prepayment or security required. Certification to Supreme Court possible if county court appeals.
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Hudson
Canevassing Board
Three West Virginians Graduate Naval Academy
Three West Virginia men, W. Maxwell of Charleston J. D. Hewitt of Bramwell and J. Kenhower of Parkersburg, graduated from the United States Naval Academy with 262 classmates from four states. The graduates were commissioned as ensigns in the U S Navy.
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West Virginia
United States
W. Maxwell
Charleston
J. D. Hewitt
Bramwell
J. Kenhower
Parkersburg
United States Navy
Boys Legislature Warned On Pay As You Go Policy
Jackson's Mill June 31 An ultimatum to balance the budget and pay as you go was issued by Governor Leslie G. Reed to Boys State Inc's newly elected legislature. He proposed a camp law tax to fund the daily paper and announced partial appointments for 312 boy citizens in the first annual training cap in state government. Appointees include Fire Marshal James Olson Elm Grove Health Commissioner William Alexander Grafton Public Welfare Director Albert Holliday's Cove Road Commissioner Junior Hodges Buckhannon Tax Commissioner Carl Robertson Holliday's Cove and Executive Secretary James Rogers Clarksburg. House of Delegates chose Frank Williams Buckhannon as speaker Donald Hott Keener clerk Robert Sweesey Wheeling president of the series John Lockyer Triadelphia clerk.
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Jackson's Mill
Boys State, Inc
Leslie G. Reed
Clarksburg
He Aso
American Legion
James Olson
Klm Grove
Wiliam Alexander
Graften
Albert Pages
Holliday
James Rogers
Clarks
House of Delegates
Frank Williams
Buckhannon
Donald Hott
Keycer
Robert Sweesey
Wheeling
John Lockyer
Triadelphia
Executioner Reveals Black Legion Slaying Details
Testimony shows Dean and co defendants describe orders to shoot Poole under the Black Legion oath. They recount firing five and three shots respectively after coercion by Lee and Davis. Authorities seek Arthur Lupp and Grace Dean as leaders of the group while police guard the court to prevent violence.
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Lee
Davis
Poole
Bavis
McCrea
Dean
Legion
Lupp
Arthur Lupp
Grace
Black Sisters
Fion's” Women's Auxiliary
Central States
Guardo
McCrean
State Liquor Workers Adopt Five Day Week Plan
State liquor commissioners approved a five day work week with offices opening at 8 and closing at 4. No workers will operate on Saturdays. Lunch break shortened to 49 minutes while other statehouse offices already run five and a half days from 8 to 5.
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Liquor Commission
Statehouse
Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Fat Reduction
A health ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to shed excess fat without starvation or strenuous exercise. It claims the cause is a tiny gland and that proper feeding helps the body burn fat, with millions using the product from a renowned medical lab and the formula clearly listed on the package.
Rumetex Cited As Cure By Local Woman
Mrs. George Morton of between Oak Hill and Payetteville credits Rumetex with a miraculous recovery from illness while in hospital. She says a few drops and then tablets relieved pain quickly, leading to her discharge. Rumetex sold in half pint bottles for 80 cents at Potterfield's, with a 36 hour relief guarantee or money back.
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George Morton
Oak Hill
Payetteville
Morton
Charlston
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Eastern Panhandle
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American Bar Association
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Berkeley County
Eirewit' Comet
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Power Company
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Manona
J. C.F. MeLquintin
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Berkeley
Henry Gereek
Vernon E. Johnsun
Internal Revenue
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Paw Paw
A. J. Rogers
Vet Nigh School
Henry Miller
Orchardit
Edward Ambrose
Thinery
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Big Chimney
Ida Harrison Slater
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Ohio State University Hospital
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PleySefe
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Ica
Father C. Lammert
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
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Zeno
Pravalent
Scales Mortuary
Washington St
Funeral Home
Brawley
Caste
Costa
Casto
All- Preme Court
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I Ec
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