Puzzle crime case roils AFL ties across unions and officials
The text describes parties pushing for a solution to a puzzle while outlining crime links to AFL organization officials. It notes Brother Jones on appeal with a 4500 bond and Brother Floya sentenced to concurrent sentences. It cites a break for testifying against a vice president of the Ohio Federation, and a union paper editor admitting bias and suppression of harm, with accusations of deceit in union journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Brother Jones
Floya
Ohio Federation of
I Laver
Briedenbach
ecPolitico-labor
Svera
Drive In And Save At Elite Laundry West Virginia
Elite Laundry and Dry Cleaning at 1 Virginia Street West offers a drive in curb service daily seven to seven and Saturdays until 10 p m. Attendants in uniform aid thrifty customers to save time and money by driving in from Virginia Street or Columbia Avenue. The service handles dry cleaning dyeing cleaning and pressing rugs and more with faster delivery and wider savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elite Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company
Virginia Street
West
Elite J
Columbia Avenue
George Weil
Elite
Charleston
Sanstone
West Virginia publicizes tourism campaign draws national attention
The West Virginia Publicity Commission reports growing inquiries daily from across the country and abroad as its tourist campaign expands. Ads in national magazines and major papers include a June 8 and 15 travel insert series, each keyed for precise results. Bruce Crawford, the commission secretary, says the campaign has begun well, helping Americans see West Virginia as a prime vacation spot. Charles A. Williamson of Williamson Associates, the campaign’s ad agency, stands with Crawford and supervised the creative work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Crawford
Commission
West Virginia
Mr. Crawford
Charles A. Williamson
Williamson Associates
Orange Crush meeting in Kanawha hotel discussed sales plans
Major J. W. Ramsey led a meeting in the Kanawha hotel assembly room with drivers, salesmen, bottling staff and others handling the Orange Crush line in southern West Virginia. D. Hampton, eastern sales manager, Chicago, and Fred W. Simmering, southeastern divisional representative, Winston Salem, N.C., spoke at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ramsey
Shave
West Virginia
Kanawha Hotel
Ramsey
Old Colony
Orange Crush Company
D. Hampton
Eastern
Chicago
Fred W. Simmering
Southeastern
Winston Salem
N.C
Calling All Dogs by Albert Payson Terbune
Veterinarians warn many dogs die from toy parts chewed and swallowed. Choose safe playthings with no metal or frayed rubber. An old discarded shoe, minus metal eyelets, is a sturdy puppy toy that exercises jaws and conveys scent for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Payson Terbune
Robertson brothers run modern accessories station
The Robertson brothers Thomas W. and Fred E. operate a clean cut service station at Fourth avenue and Stockton street offering a wide range of nationally known accessories. They are Cooper tire distributors with a surety bond plan and accident coverage. The shop provides 7 to 8 daily hours service plus call for and deliver, lubrication washing and waxing under personal supervision.
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Robertson
Fourth Avenue
Stockton Street
Motoriston
Robertson Brothers
duPont
Motorola
Robértson Brothers
Cooper Tires
Cooper
Thomas W
Fred E. Robertson
Old adage proven by curfowdity tales across nation
A parade of late learners and odd happenings tests the saying it’s never too late to learn. Mrs Mabel Ellsworth finished a Rochester degree after 1813 marriage and childrearing, John A Lowe neared a philosophy degree after 10 years of night study, and others like Mary Day at 63 earned a diploma. Also noted: a Denver teen earned a high school diploma at 17 and planned further study, plus assorted quirky reports from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mabel Ellsworth
Rochessex
University of Rochester
John A. Low
University of Chicago
Mary Day
St Petersburg
Fla
Raymond Hassler
Denver
University of Denver
White House
Cordele
Anderson
S. C
A.W.O.L
Camp Blanding
Seattle
San Marcos
Tex
Soldier misreads range figure amid Fort Bregg mix up
At Fort Bregg in North Carolina a soldier mixed a cannon range figure with his home phone number. The government sued for the value of a silo three turkeys and a cow in a peculiar case.
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Fort Bregg
N. C
Q and A from old newspaper items about history and trivia
A reader asks about why whole grain cereals are more valuable than refined grains. An answer notes higher vitamins minerals and roughage. A 1920s Shenandoah dirigible specs and wreck details are provided along with a casualty list. Jewelry trade months are named as June May and March. The cast of Lost Horizon is listed with actors. A note on Washington inaugural plans cites George Washington’s first ceremony in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Cambridge
Onia
Zachary Linsdowne
United States
Annus
May
Theoles
H.B. Warner
Merry-Go-Round Aims for Two High Justice Posts
The item reports shifts in U S justice appointments. Bob Jackson may replace Chief Justice Hughes as attorney general. Francis Biddle could move to Jackson’s post with Corcoran competing for solicitor general. Corcoran’s Navy secretary goal faces doubt and Senate confirmation hurdles. Charles Fahy is favored by New Deal circles to take over the solicitor general role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Justice Department
Atty
Bob Jackson
Hughes
Francis Biddle
Jackson
Corcoran
Biddle
Tommy
Navy
iCorcoran
White House
Senate
Roosevelt
New Deal
Charles Fahy
Fahy
Solicitor General's Office
A. Hitch
the Gazette
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Doron
South Charleston Taxi Company
DIAL
G. M. McCormick Sele
Frome
Radford Termite CO
West Washington
W.V
Elite Laundry
Canada
Cuba
Austra
Diamond Ice and Coal CO
Bullitt Street
F.H.A
Insurance
Fred ¢. Wells
National Mortgage Co
Leston National Bank
Rir
Ting
Woodyard Commercial
Icook’s Love
Texaco Products
Lee Street
WCHS
Peerless Cement Products Co
Modern Accessories
Robertson Bros
BH. R. Biven
Mack Dick
Alta Hopkins
Helen Eemons
Rosa Eec Puhboon
George Point, Jr
H.R. Skidmore
W. E. Vance
Dolly van Nese Ceee
Huntington
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Washington
Huntngton
Thomas
Weston
Cotteshburgh
Pie
Hentitgton
Onnis Page
Great
Kanawha Valley
Endura
Xhn Wrennu
the Gazette Washington Service Bureau
Washfoxton
United Motor Service
Cornwell & Barkus
DELTA
Furniture Abop
Goshorn Hardware CO
Virginia St. E
Ihe Ao
Asa
Hawkinson
J. E. Ratliff, Inc
Maytag
Wisbers
Kearse Theater
Norge Refrigerators
R Co
Sammers Street
Norge Ranges
Parsors
Kanawha Hird
Clendenin Bt Gulf Products
West Virginia Water Service
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