Tax Levies Set At 1937 Level
The board of public works set property tax levies for 1938 at 1937 levels. General revenue would raise 178,463 from a one cent levy per 100 valuation on all property. Bond service would collect 1,159,825 with levies of two, four, and eight cents on various property classes. Ninth month school aid totaling about 17,000 to 12 counties was approved, with specified county distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Boone
Braxton
Hardy
Montne
McDowell
Wayne
Calhoun
Greenbrier
Jackson
Mingo
Pocahontas
Ritchie
Control of Typhoid Will Be Discussed
Public health doctors nurses and sanitary engineers of southern West Virginia will discuss the control of typhoid fever at a meeting July 6. Dr T E Cato Kanawha county health officer in charge of arrangements said representatives from 23 counties will have only a morning business session with the afternoon given over to swimming and other recreational activities. Southern division nurses will remain in Charleston for a three day institute session July 7 9. Northern district nurses will conduct a similar meeting July 18 20. Miss Mary Jane Dunn regional consultant of the U S public health service will speak at both meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
T. E. Cato
Kanawha
Southern Division
Charleston
Northern District
Mary Jane Dunn
U. S.public Health Service
Hotel Clerk Enters 17th Day of Fast
Luather Hill, 35, a University of Chattanooga graduate, began his 17th straight day without food in Chattanooga. He said a divine voice instructed him to undertake the fast for spiritual and physical chastening.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Luather Hill
University of Chattanooga
Voice of God
End of Viscose Strike Is Seen
New York June 9 Solo mon Barkin official of the Textile Workers Organizing committee CIO said the union expects to complete a contract with the Viscose company in a few days. Talks are under way with Viscose representatives in New York. A sit-down strike at Parkersburg West Virginia may be called off tomorrow. Parkersburg and Meadville strikes were meant to show strength. plants include Lewistown Marcus Hook Nitro and Roanoke in addition to Parkersburg and Meadville. He added confidence that settlement will be amicable with no real trouble expected.
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New York
Solomon Barkin
Textile Workers Organizing Committee
CIO
Barkin
Parkersburg
W. Va
Meadville
Viscose Company
Lewistown
Marcus Hook
Nitro
Roanoke
Sister Mary Gabriel dies at 56 in Wheeling pneumonia
Sister Mary Gabriel Cunningham of the Order of Visitation dies of pneumonia at Mt De Chantal. She served 37 years and resided in St. Louis.
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Order of Visitation
Wheeling
Mary Gabriel (Cunningham
Mt. de , Chantal
St. Louis
Vacancies Filled By School Board in Kana County
Twenty four teachers were named to fill vacancies in Kana County schools at a school board meeting. Assignments were made for those already employed and notification will be sent by letter, said Supt. Virgil L. Flinn. Names include Lorena Anderson Fruth school Juanita Clowers Madeline Cobb Dogwood Flats Esther Markham Dickinson Violet Triplett Ann Walton Cane Fork Mary Jane Jack Giles Josephine Tustin Fernbank Ralph Brabhan South Charleston High Virginia Stephenson Burnwell Loreta Shepherd Deco Ralph Hixenbaugh principal and Helen Adkins Diamond school Edith Edelman Levi Wilmouth Thomas Marguerite Shanks Betty L. school Thelma Dent Nitro school Marjorie Adkins Putney Laura C. Fletcher Ward Rose Mansour Midway school Dorothy Thomas Upper Ward school Ruth Cooper Dawes Hin school.
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Kanawha
Virgil L. Flinn
Lorena Anderson
Fruth
Juanita Clowers
Madeline Cobb
Dogwood Flats
Esther Markham
Dickinson
Violet Triplett
Ann Walton
Cane Fork
Mary Jane Jack
Giles
Josephine Tustin
Fernbank
Ralph Brabhan
South Charleston
Virginia Stephenson
Buurnwell
Loreta Shepherd
Deco
Ralph Hixenbaugh
Helen Adkins
Diamond
Otis Price
Edith Edelman
Levi
Wilmoth Thomas
Valley Grove
Marguerite Shanks
Betty L
Thelma Dent
Nitro
Potts
Marjorie Adkins
Putney
Laura C. Fletcher
Ward School
Rose Mansour
Midway School
Dorothy Thomas
Upper Ward School
Ruth Cooper
Dawes Hin School
Boy Drowns Trapped by Logs at Princeton Pool
James Brichett a 14 year old boy drowned today in a Princeton pool after being trapped between submerged logs. John Conley a Virginian railway employee recovered the body after diving several times to free it from the logs.
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Princeton
James Brichett
John Conley
Virginian Railway
Federal grand held by U S Commissioner Fitzwater
Deputy U S Marshal Hoffman said Jones transported an automobile owned by Clayton McKee of Pittsburgh from Pittsburgh to Marmet, in a case connected to federal grand jury activity yesterday.
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A. V. Fitzwater
U. S
John ¥. Hoffman
Jones
Clayton McKee
Pittsburgh
Marmet
Major Bowes Honored By Real Estate Board
Maj Edward Bowes of the radio yesterday added the honorary presidency of the Charleston Real Estate board to his titles. The board notified him by telegram at yesterday's meeting. Sec R T Ayers spoke. Plans for the group in South Charleston were discussed. A special committee will select the type of house to be erected soon.
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Edward Bowes
Radio
Yester
Charleston Real Estate Board
Maj Bowes
Sec
R. T. Ayers
South Charleston
James Lowell Jones Held to U S Jury
A confusing report points to James Lowell Jones, also known as James Johnson, connected with interstate theft and oil bearing rocks near Marmet. The investigation notes Trinidad’s petrol supply not yet tapped, and officials expect Jones to face U S jury actions.
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James Lowell Jones
U. S
Trinidad
Investige
Prolific
Marmet
James Johnson
Gangster Quizzed In Marine Slaying
Youngstown Ohio June 9 Herbert Ross a reputed Cleveland gangster clashed with testimony in court identifying him as a man who drove a Detroit sold car linked to a September murder of Roy Mar ino in Youngstown The outburst occurred as Andy W Smith Detroit auto salesman testified Ross was among buyers of a large car used in the Marino killing Ross the second of five men on trial for the murder with others sought by police and named suspects awaiting trial or aquittal
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Youngstown
Herbert Ross
Cleveland
Detroit
Roy
Happy) Marino
Ross
Andy W. Smith
Marino
John Anthoulis
Steubenville
Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Arson
Arthur J. Hill aged 22 of West Charleston pleaded guilty to attempted arson in a hearing before Justice of the Peace Chase P Loury. Fire marshal officials said Hill was arrested in connection with a blaze at 306 Roane Street on Wednesday night and he was remanded to the county jail after failure to furnish bond pending the next grand jury.
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Arthur J. Hill
West Charleston
Justice of the Peace Chase
P. Loury
W. F. Oldham
Oldham
R. M. Knott
Hill
Roane Street
City Auditorium Plans Move Toward Final Approval
Mayor Dawson announced plans submitted by Rapp and Rapp Chicago architects to Col C P Fortney Consulting Engineer. Council will study the revised plans for the muni auditorium before sending them to the PWA regional office in Chicago for final approval. Work halted in March after Ward and Ward demanded more detailed specifications from A F Wysong, original architect.
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Dawson
Rapp
Chi Cago
Col. C. PB. Fortney
PWA
Chica
Ward and Ward Company
A. F. Wysong
Entertaining in Charleston with Bridge Party Guests
Mrs. BE L Ward of White Avenue hosts a buffet supper and bridge party with four tables in Charleston. Invited guests include Mrs. William Wallace, Mrs. Carl Flanagan, Mrs. W P Durkin, Mrs. Robert Garland, Mrs. W M Painter, Mrs. Walter Coyne, and others. Also noted are a surprise shower for Mrs. Austin and several local visits and gatherings around Spring Hill and Montrose drive. Capt Ira F Gillikin of the Marine corps reserve to Baltimore for two weeks' active duty.
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BE. L. Ward
White Avenue
William Wallace
Carl Flanagan
W. P. Durkin
Robert Garland
W. M. Painter
Walter Coyne
Thomas Meek
Paul Wright
Earl Carr
J. B. Harrington
Thomas Uryon
J. D. Hill
William
Man Austin
Walter Int
G .P. Flanagan
S. F. L. Ward
John W. Bolick
Arthur Merideth
J.D. Itt
Parker L. Thomas
8S. L. Fisher
O. Henry Geene
William White
Nita Crossley
Ira F. Gillikin
U.S Marine Corps Reserve
Baltimore
Gillikin
Washington Street
Armor Park
J. F. McMillion
Betty Jo
Montrose Drive
Clendenin
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