Federal Judge orders sale of towboat Margaret Hall
Federal Judge George W. McClintic orders the sale of the towboat Margaret Hall after a district marshal attached the vessel in April amid crew wage petitions. Bidting produced only two offers 100 and 200 dollars on May 18, with the sale removal set for the Ohio River at Pomeroy Ohio to Point Pleasant. William Stanley, a former engineer and petitioner, seeks about 1000 dollars in back wages as the case unfolds.
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Margaret Hall
U. S
George W. McClintic
William Stanley
Stanley
McClintie
Ohio River
Pomeroy
Pleasant
M. L. French
Louisville
French
Mountaineer Boys State closes with staff of West Virginia civic leaders
The fifth annual Mountaineer Boys State session at Jackson's Mill concluded with a notable staff of instructors from across the state. West Virginia civic leaders led training in citizenship state government athletics and physical education for young men, with a large group pictured in three rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Jackson's Mill
Stanley Hamric
West Virinia
War Profits Tax Move Shifts Defense Funding Debate
Senate finance committee members discuss a proposed war profits tax to fund defense with potential for a future $1 billion army request if France falls. White House and war department deny current need for more funds while defense steps proceed, including 100 attack planes and police cooperation talks led by J Edgar Hoover.
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Miss
Senate
Capitol Hill
Congress
Paris
White House
War Department
Rep
Snyder
House
Hitler
Poland
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
England
Brazil
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
International Association of Chiefs of Police
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal
Two of Four Winners in Gazette Snapshot Contest
Inquiries and loan requests have been received but none granted yet as applications route through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The U S Chamber of Commerce praised the administration defense program as capable without harming normal operations. The Federal Communications Commission warned ship operators that the Communications Act forbids flurms and unidentified communications between ships and shore stations and would be vigorously prosecuted. Rep Martin of Massachusetts urged eliminating politics from defense matters as a bipartisan goal. Republicans pledged support for real defense measures and prudent defense spending.
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Ance Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Federal Communications Commission
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
House
CBS
Congress
Marlin
Action Speaks Louder Than Words Theme Tonic Booster
A Washington World’s Tonic booster promotes relief from constipation with claims of rapid aid and improved kidney and stomach comfort. The testimonial from George Drew of Blane Street details dramatic prior ailments, urging readers to try World's Tonic at Cohen's and local drug stores.
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Washington World
Guffer
George Drew
Blane St
Washington
Toni
Cuben
Ti Summera St
Chaviaston
W. Va
Toni al Cohen
Third Bandit Identified in Bank Robberies and Related Actions
警 The third bandit was identified in the Avendals branch robbery and tied to the South Charleston job. Warnes reported eye witnesses from the First National Bank holdup and noted Howell attempted suicide in city jail. Bonds of 25000 each were proposed in DA complaints, with federal trial possible if indicted. Cincinnati loot of 30000 and 28 000 in the car. South Charleston funds untraced. The British post office history and Ecuador road interests mentioned.
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Avendals
Central Trust Company
South Charleston
Warnes
Arnold
Brabban
Lrst National Bank
Howell
Cincinnati
Camp Laing Opens Third Season June 17 near Comfort
Camp Laing in Charleston Big Coal River region will begin its third annual season under Rev. Robert Boothe. The camp near Comfort accommodates 64 boys, eight counselors, the director and two chefs. Sessions run June 17 to Aug 18 with cadets 7-8, juniors 9-12, intermediates 13-18, and special neighborhood clubs. Activities include weather work, clay modeling, model building, ceramics, and bead craft.
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Charleston
John Laing
Swill
Robert €. Boothe
Jetry
Charleston Ton Big Coal River
Comfort
Aca
Camp project details reveal 1938 build and contact
The camp was built in the spring of 1938 at a cost of 15000 dollars. Applications for the camp should be sent to Robert W Blaine at the Y.
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Robert W. Blaine
Playgrounds Open Today In Charleston Area
Eight city playgrounds will open tomorrow under the Charleston park and playground commission with WPA county school board and local clubs providing support. Five commissioners and various assistants will oversee sites including Tiskelwah Lincoln Magazine Fruth Cabell Dunbar and Boyd. Additional fields and future openings are planned at nearby schools and parks.
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Charleston Park and Playground Commission
Works Projects Administration
Kanawha County Board of Education
Harry A. Wallace
Park and Playground Commission
WPA
County School Board
Kiwanis Club
Dorothy Hood Club
East Side Business Men's Club
West Side Business Men’s Club
Wallace
Commission
George Sellers
Jack Slaughter
Rex Mace
C. B. Arnett
Reuben Carp
Phyllis Townsend
Bessie Allen
Annette Missie
Helen Haudaue
Fontaine High
Carl L. Watson
Cabell
Goldie Page
William Morris
Tiskelwah
Lincoln
Magazine
Fruth
Cabell, Dunbar and Boyd
Stonewall Jackson
B. F. Whitney
Kanawha Corporation
Virginia Street
Park Avenue
Frank Baer
Kanawha County Court
Kanawha Parkway
Capital School
Hammock to Lead Cabell County GOP Group
Attorney Jess Hammock was elected chairman of the Cabell county Republican executive committee in Huntington. Members heard Parkersburg figure Harry Chiteshew praise the upcoming election as a fight to save America and former Sen. Harry D. Hatfield denounced the New Deal as controlled by Communists.
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Huntington
Jess Hammock
Cabell County
Come Milies
Mays
Harry Chiteshew
Parkersburg
Congress
Republica
America
Harry D. Hatfield
Red Cross Postpones Charleston Chapter Election Meet
The Charleston chapter of the American Red Cross postpones its annual election meeting indefinitely. Acting chairman Roger Creel said the war relief fund drive now underway necessitates delaying the officer elections and the meeting as previously planned.
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Charleston
The
American Red Cross
Roger Creel
Graham dealer names Hubert Kelly West Virginia distributor
Graham announces Hubert Kelly as the new Graham built automobiles distributor for West Virginia. Kelly will run the sales and service headquarters at 502 Broad Street where he has operated for 17 years and will also continue handling the Willys line. he began in Charleston 22 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Kelly
West Virginia
L., OD. Schwartz
Kelly
Broad Street
Charleston
Willys
Plattsburg Pilot Training Quota Reaches 15000
Chicago June 8 The Civil Aeronautics Authority fills the 15000 student quota for Plattsburg civilian pilot training schools opening June 15. The program aims to prepare cadets for aviation service with enhanced training capacity and nationwide enrollment.
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Chicago
TNS
Plattsburg
Ee Ae
Local Youths Aid Red Cross Drive With Profits
Youngsters operating city soft drink stands donated profits totaling 36.50 to the Red Cross for war relief. Aims to raise local chapter funds to 10100.65 despite a 15000 quota. national HQ requests higher goals. Donations can be sent to 201 Duffy Street or via The Gazette. Also noted: a record 26 coach passenger train run by LNER and pilot training expansion to 523 universities.
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Red Cross
Brown
David
Tiny Barner
Alma Mumma
Virginia Finley
55Th Street
Blandine Moore
Joanna Case
Carolyn Diederick
Marjorie Brown
S1th Street
Duffy Street
A. Herscher
Kanawha Banking and Trust Camepany
Gazette
England
London and Northeastern Railway
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Harry Smith
Clarksburg
Jack Bryan
Bags Shaffer
Morgantown
Paul S. Huntington
Charles Thom
Elliott Nettlen
George Loudenslager
Glen Gardner
Dave Hicks
J. R. van Meter
Juanita Rexroad
Marlinton
Worth Shumaker
Buckhannon
BR. W. Shumaker
Ray Vassar
Weston
Elsie Jane Beaty
Corp
Raymond C. Boyles
Harrisville
Cleveland M. Bailey
Allen Simmons
Allen Simemons
Wheeling
Forrest Clark
Mannington
B. D. Ward
Kingswood
Robnert Blend
Joe Curl
Dulian Hearne
Faul Workman
Clendenin
Stenley Ha
Romney
John New
James Vandergrift
Spencer
Jeff
Erskine Gandy
R. F. Reed
Lackney
James F. Lewis
St. Albans
Snapahnte
Ecuador
Camp Laing
Cabell Gop Group
Morrison Ridg
W. Way
H. G. Elmore Palmer
Eurocalometer
Graham
CAA
Red Cross Drive
Grove Webster
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Carolyn
Diamond Department Store
Hollywood
Hew Graham
Graham Paige
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