Withdrawn recount requests in Charleston and Chesapeake race
Two Democrats Charles C. Matrix of Charleston and KE M. McConihay of Chesapeake withdrew from the recount in the May 14 primary. A. deGruyter of Charleston remained in the major county office recount. William L. Haynes defeated Carl W. Rose for Republican county executive committee in Big Sandy District. Canvass totals show Henderson winning sheriff by over 14,000 as McConshay and Leachman bow out for party harmony.
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Charles C. Matrix
Charleston
KE. M. McQonihay
Chesapeake
A. deGruyter
Wiliam L. Haynes
Clendenin
Carl W. Rose
Republican County Executive Committee
Big Sandy
Ross
Haynes
Thierremint
Art
Hoss
DeGruyter
House of Delegates
Cwain Creek
Joseph BP
Perry
Morris
State Senate
Roy .F. Jimison
Rayford
McConshay
N. R. Henderson
Henderson
Samuel A. Leadman
Constable
Leachman
Synthetic rubber developed by Standard Oil of New Jersey
In Flemington June 4 ins Standard Oil of New Jersey disclosed a new synthetic rubber made from petroleum. WS Farish president said the firm could manufacture the synthetic product in any required quantities if the U S needed to substitute for natural imported rubber. The process is simpler than German buna. Current uses include fire hoses with tests planned for tire production.
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Flemington
Not
Ins
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
WS. Farish
Uu,s
Farish
FDR Adds 16 More Delegates to Total
Connecticut Democrats applaud a third term for President Roosevelt and renominate U.S. Sen. Francis T. Maloney by acclamation at the state party convention in Hartford. Roosevelt’s 14 votes were pledged to him as the convention caps off with broad support and Maloney set for a second term in the Senate.
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FDR
Hartford
Conn
Dune Cns
Connecticut
Roosevelt
U.S
Francis T. Maloney
Meriden
Teem
Rifle Club Members Volunteer for Duty
Two hundred Fort Harmar Rifle Club members in Marietta volunteer to protect local plant manufacturing government orders.
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Rifle Club
Marietta
Fort Harmar Rifle Club
Mrs Walker Hosts Elkview Woman's Club Session
Mrs E E Walker hosts the Elkview Farm Woman's Club gathering at her Elkview home this afternoon with member attendance expected. Mrs Flal Myers will lead a lesson on interior decorating and the decorative use of flowers.
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E. E. Walker
Elkview
Flashes of Life in These U S P D News Briefs
Scattered clippings report a moonshine still found on a farm in Sparta North Carolina. A Pittsburgh election controversy describes a chief clerk’s resignation and a bond issue dispute. Oklahoma City notes Jim Pickens facing Harry Vo Stokes in a county race with a humorous weights theme. North Platte Nebraska records an Indian painter released after authorities note federal Indian fishing rights.
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Suill
Sparta
N.C
Shecife DeWitt
Bryan
Lange
Sheriff
Oklahoma City
Jim Pickens
Harry Vo Stokes
Stokes
North Platta, Neb
U. S
Freeman urges truth and tolerance at Marshall Class exercise
Huntington June 4 At Marshall College graduation speaker Dr Douglas Southall Freeman, Richmond News Leader editor and Civil War historian, warned graduates against intolerance and pro German branding, urging balanced ideals amid war. Mortimer Uriel Leste and Velma Lotts Ot received Master of Arts in history.
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Huntington
Marshall College
Teyn
Baupglas Southall Freeman
Richmond
Iie
Freeman
Germany
Mortimer Uriel Leste
Velma Lotts
Tenants Signing CHA Leases at Charleston Housing Authority
Sixty nine families approved as Littlepace Terrace tenants begin signing leases at CHA offices and will move in June 13. Rents and utilities range from $20 to $21.75 with fixed laundry times and basements allocated for household tasks. The 170 unit low rent project will fill in stages, selections to come from income brackets, after interviews and committee review led by Henderson Tu. Peebles, with a Washington auditor verifying records.
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Littlepace Terrace
Charleston Housing Authority
Henderson Tu. Peebles
Washington
Hermit Seeks Wife For Nebraska Recluse
In Omaha on June 4 a hermit named Everett, nearing 80, sought a wife and appealed to police. They began searches for a match, while another bachelor, Peter, a lifelong widower with a one room shack near the Pawnee river, volunteered to widen his home for a bride.
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Omaha
Jane
ANSI
Ds Everett
Nebra
Everett
Peter
Pawnee
South Bend
Ned
Court Sets Aside $30,000 Damage Award in Rexinde Case
Supreme court reversed a $80,000 verdict for Foster G. Rexinde and remanded for a new trial after evidence from a laboratoryyard showed Rexinde suffered from a disease affecting his injuries. The decision also ordered the town of Kimewand to pay full water-furnishing value for fire protection hydrants. In another matter, Fairmont State College announced Dr Bernard Astren lank will join as professor of economics and economic geography for summer sessions.
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Foster G. Rexinde
Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company
Supreme Court
Rexcnde
Wility
Mmji
Rexcode
Marian
Haymoued Mascwelli
Kim
Fairmont
Fairmont State College
Bernard Astraelank
New York City
Ex Blacksmith James W Sweeney Dies in Huntington
James W. Sweeney 74, a retired blacksmith, died after a three year illness in Huntington. He came from Gallipolis, Ohio, to care for his family about 36 years ago.
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Huntington
James W. Sweeney
Gallipolis
Test Your Knowledge Answers In The Gazette Quiz
Questions and answers column invites readers to mail questions to Gazette’s Washington address with three cents for return postage. It presents a set of test questions covering history geography and flags, asking readers to turn to page two for answers and to provide name and address.
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Te Gavette
Wrs
Washington
Novi Pole
Trathind
Iam
Common Error on Saying Outside of the House
A brief note highlights a common misusage in everyday speech. The phrase outside of the house is preferred by some speakers while others drop the of and say outside the house. Language guides suggest choosing clarity and simplicity in informal writing.
Britain Orders Aliens From Front Line Towns
Britain orders aliens in Folkestone and Margate to leave within 20 miles of the coast. In Folkestone 130 foreigners must depart by midnight tomorrow, while Margate officials gave 238 aliens three days to quit under a home protection order amid wartime restrictions.
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London
Britain
Folkestone
Margate
Judge Miller Reports Campaign Expenses of 2064
The secretary of state yesterday listed expenses of 2064 for Lewis H. Miller of Rintey. Miller ran unsuccessfully for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and reported 81 in contributions. Weeda of Wellsburg is noted as the Democratic state senator nominee for the first district.
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Site
Dodge Lewis H. Miller
Rintey
Miller
Weeda
Wellsbure
Scout Committee Plans Tea Fundraiser Friday Evening
The Girl Scout committee will host a silver tea Friday from 7 40 to 10 30 p.m. at Moone Ruin hand on Heights to raise funds for equipment. Stonpers assistants and several women from the community will help arrange an entertainment program.
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Girl Scout
Moone 5
Fa Heights
First Aid Classes Open as Red Cross Notes Costs
Twenty six perenns enrolled yesterday for first aid administration classes opening Monday night. Charleston Red Cross chapter sponsorship exceeds $2.5 billion annually in the United States. Dr. A H Sharpe of national bedduaters instructs, noting heart disease cancer and cerebral hemorrhage kill more than accidents. Sharpe cites cost distribution with motor vehicle accidents 33 percent, occupational and home accidents 25 percent, and public accidents 17 percent.
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Charleston
Sharpe
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Mrs. Walker
Pittsburgh
Edward F. Ii
Ee Cout
Fferry
Stoker Cany
Tye
Marshall
Littlepage Terrace
Pete
Kingwood
Hudson
Hasson
Crishtons
Nudson
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
Bay Stairs
Great Britain
George V
Scout Committee
Red Cross
Woodrums
Soi
Virginia
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