Lumber Workers Conference Averts Strike in West Virginia
A series of talks with employees and timber operators in southern West Virginia, led by John Conner of the National Labor Board, aims to avert a threatened strike. Conner meets committees in Ranelle and Maben as union ballots show large support for a strike, while talks include wage demands and union recognition.
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West Virginia
National Labor Board
John Conner
Ranelle
Maben
Conner
Gawinily and Timber Workers Union
John B. Easton
West Virginia Federation of Labor
Rush DP. Holt
NRA
Charleston
Easton
Jobs Raine
Meadow River Lumber Company
H. L. Gray
Cotes
West Side Business Men Back Recreation Club Plan
The West Side Business Men's Association endorsed opening a West Side recreation club after F W Krebs of the YMCA presented the proposal. The club will launch June 23 with a program and refreshments at Glenwood church, 1301 Washington Street West. Members pledged to supply building materials and portions of the opening refreshments.
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West Side Recreation Club
West Side Business Men's Association
F. W. Krebs
Alfred Fisher Held In Jail On Four Charges Near Sissonville
Alfred Fisher of near Sissonville was arrested at his home by state police on four charges arising from a crash that injured Ray Thomas on the Sissonville Torch. Fisher faces operating while intoxicated failing to stop and aid operating without a driver's permit and transporting six gallons of moonshine liquor. Brady Pauley of Burnwell was jailed for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after driving into a culvert near Snow Hill, wrecking his car and injuring himself.
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Alfred Fisher
Sissonville
Ray Thomas
Fisher
Thomas
Brady Pauley
Burnwell
Pauley
Snow Hill
Paroles Granted for Four Prisoners by Governor's Office
Paroles for four prisoners were sent from Governor Kump's office to the state penitentiary yesterday. Warden C. F. McGlinelc will announce the names of those paroled and their release details.
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Kump
C. F. McGlinélc
Laborer Held On Murder Charge In Pa City
Joseph Cardinale, 58, was shot on a downtown street corner. Thomas Belifore, 65, laborer, is held on murder charges after admitting two shots were fired. Police say Cardinale had tried to blackmail Belifore, who said he feared threats and had received blackmail letters since April. Belifore arraigned and to have a hearing next week.
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Msadville
Joseph Cardinale
Thomas Belifore
L. M. Hays
Cardinale
Belifore
Palice
Hays
Warren
Jamestown
Seven Dead Found In Plane Wreckage
Newark to Chicago flight crash near Livingston Manor, New York, leaves seven dead. Hostesses Ada Huckeby Patricia Aldrich and Nina Bell shown coping with tragedy as investigators examine wreckage for clues. Troopers discover picric acid bottles among luggage, linked to owner William Rafter of Butte, with officials ruling explosives unrelated to the crash.
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Pat
Neware
Mne
American Airlines
Newark-Chicago
Ada Huckeby
Livingston Manor
Nina Bell
Chicago
Margaret Aldrich
Staten Island
Livingslon
Manor
Newark
Daniel E. Fox
New York State
Willa Rafter
Tugwell Quiz Begun Amul Much Tumult Tugwell Quiz Begun Amul Much Tumult
Discussion shows Tugwell voicing doubt about Soviet style planning while contrasting his career with blueprint planning. Senator Murphy notes Tugwell as conservative as he questions governance paths amid a tumultuous exchange.
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Tugwell
Bailey
Snow
Benator Murphy
Salvation Army Commission Given to Cadet Edna Breazeale
Cadet Charleston completed training at the Southern Training College in Atlanta and was commissioned as lieutenant. Lieutenant Edna Breazeale, from Greensboro, NC, assigned to assist the Huntington post, joined after training began on October 1. Neal earned highest honors in the course.
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Seal
Charleston
Salvation Army
Southern Training College
Atlanta
Huntington
Neal
Edna Breazeale
Charleston Post
Greensboro
N. C
Union Frowns On Steel Peace Plan
The article describes a split within the steel workers union over a peace plan. Conservative factions led by William Lang and William J. Spang push for a “sign or strike” stance, challenging president Tighe who vows impartial leadership amid negotiations in Washington with General Johnson. Officers claim over 100000 union members amid a national 449000 steelworker pool.
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Tighe Conservaive Steel Vircles
Thyhe
Pid Guard
Wiliam Lang
Weirton
W. Va
Wiliam J. Spang
Duquesne
Pay
Farl J. Forbesk
McKeesport
Lang
Werton Steel Company
Tighe
Washington
Gen
Johnson
Rank and Filers
United States
State U alumni leaders modify structure and dues
Dr Russell Baney of Wheeling and Dr J B Arnett of Morgantown named vice president and treasurer as county chapters are proposed under a new constitution. Dues cut to one half for general members. lockl chapter access remains in counties with no chapter. Secretary position to be filled after officer election. post vacant since four years ago.
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Russell Baney
Wheeling
J. DB. Arnett
Morgantown
General Association
Sion Yest
Lockl
Federal Association
Alumni Association
F. Roy Yoke
Geneva Arms Meet Adjourns
The Geneva arms conference adjourned amid warnings that if governments fail to negotiate privately to return Germany to talks the committee will act. Mrs. Asisby said the conference faced no major obstacle and could still enable world peace, while France pressed for security as Germany remained sought. Italy was seen as handling the task of reengaging Germany with Chancellor Hitler to be met this week.
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Germany
Friends of Disarmament
Asisby
Grrman
White
Italy
Hitler
Blagg to Give Program To Kiwanians at Noon
The Kiwanis club will host an entertainment program at its noon luncheon at the Dante Boone hotel. Donald Blagg, club vice president and dean of the club, will lead the program, assisted by all active past presidents.
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Kiwanie Club
Dante Boone Hotel
Donald Blagg
Students Enroll At College Today
Registration for the Kanawha college summer session continues with classes listed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 p.m. evening sessions. The faculty includes Dr McDade and other named staff, with open house Friday and social events planned for June 20 and June 28 at local venues.
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Kanawha College
North America
McDadles
Hertha Baker
Charles M. Blair
Robert H. Bul
Francisco Castilios
Grare Martin Frame
J. Sullivan Gloson
Martha Hounsou
Helen Mackenzie
Harrison B. Smith
Hugh Graves Thompson
L. T. Tustin
McDanie
Rock Lake Pool
Road Commission Seeks Bids for Surface Treatments
Bids are asked by the road commission for several projects including concrete paving on Chey Lan Cabin Creek road in Kanawha county a 0 416 mileBuffalo Creek bridge approaches grading and surface heated gravel in Mason county 489 miles Fairmont Morgantown road surface treatment on Marion and Monongalia counties and 4 09 miles GraftonPhillipps road surface treatment in Taylor county
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Kanawha
Cheylan-Cabin Creek
Mason
Buffpla Creek
Marion
Monongalia
Fairmont
Morgantown
Taylor
Grafton-Phillipps
Magsie Cline Dies at 75 in New Jersey
Magsie Cline, a vaudeville performer for 27 years, died aged 75 in New Jersey. She retired in 2017 after a long stage career. Thirty five years ago she married John Ryan, a former Brooklyn restaurant owner. Her work included the echoed battle cry about McCloskey and a noted performance history.
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Magsie Cline
New Jersey
Ohn Ryan
Brooklyn
McCloskey
Greta
Pirates defeat Indianapolis in 18 to 3 rout
The Pittsburgh Pirates hammered Indianapolis 18 to 3 in an American Association game in Indianapolis. Chignon Harris Crandall and Weltman led the Pirates with strong hitting as Wright Jung Rolle Terry and Spring added offense. The hosts managed limited threats with scattered hits as Pittsburgh poured on 25 hits.
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Indianapolis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh
Chignon
Harris, Crandall
Weltman
Wright
Jung
Rolle
Terry
Spring
Obituary Notices From Hartford and Charleston Area
Funeral services are set for James W. Jarn of Belit fatally burned in Hartford explosion. Bonnie Ruth Turley infant of Davis Creek to be buried at Nazarene church. Whiteman Thomas 80 of Chandler's branch to be buried at Tuppers Oneal cemetery. Nell Emmajean Montgomery infant of Delaware avenue to be laid to rest at Bartlett chapel. Robert L. Wolfe seven fatally injured after fall on West Washington street to be buried at Spring Hill cemetery. Mrs Henry J Lopinsky 68 dies. services at Joseph Hearst home, burial at South Side cemetery. Mrs Ida Mildred Spalding 28 of Avon street dies. survived by husband Leroy and children. services to be announced.
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James W. Jarn
Belit
Hartford
Genm
Belie Baptist Church
Bonnie Ruth Turley
Delbert Turley
Davis Creek
Nazarene Church
J. R. Taylor
South Charleston
Turley
Dng
Whiteman Thoring
Whiteman Thomas
J. 4. Milam
Chandler’s
Edwin Parsons
Tuppers Oneal
Robert L. Wolfe Paneras
Robert L. Wolfe
West Washington Street
Robert Dyer
Frank ©. Brown
D. D
Bream Memories Presbyterian Church
Hiurial
Spring Hill Cemetery
Memely
Wiliam Allen
Warren Jamer
John Mathews
Gertie Bush
Melvin Harrison
Harry Daisher
Mta
Henry J. Lopinsky
Joseph Hearst
Lewis Street
Lapinsky
Samuel Lapinsky
Charleston
Joseph Cohen
Bayonne
N. J
Dorothy Jane Hearst
South Side Cemetery
Tila M. Spalding
Ida Mildred Spalding
Avon Street
Leroy
Leroy, Jr
Shirley Mar
3. B. White
Sugar Creek
J. A. Atkinson
P. M. Spradling
Pred A. Johnson
Lilly White
Helen Lee White
Lb. L. White
J. . White
Clarksburg
James White
Sugarcreek
Spalling
Randolph Street Baptist Church
Indo Vin Miracle Promises Health Revival
Mrs Lola M Holcomb of 228 Manawha Street Chattenton reports new Indo Vin medicine cures her stomach troubles and night dizziness. She credits three bottles with improved digestion sleep and complexion and praises the Indo Vin man at Potterfield's drug store Capital and Virginia Streets Charleston. Sold by all good druggists in the region.
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Thie Sity
Potterfield
Capital
Virginia
Charleston
Charlea
Tom Lady
Mra. Holcomb
Cuptto and
Virgirinia
Eood Drugersia
Cheriestem
Ady
Birch Announcements Birth of Son Named Jack Willman
Mr and Mrs Ralph Lawhorn announced the birth of a son in May at their home on Smith street. He was named Jack Willman.
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Ralph Lawhorn
May
Smith Street
Jack Willman
Kanawha County Board Names Twenty-Two New Teachers
Kanawha county board of education appointed twenty two additional teachers at a lengthy meeting. Names include Elizabeth Calvert Thelma Hail Ora Rough Frances Notter Earl Musgrave Inez T Boges Helen Salmon Ruth Falmer Lawrence Wilson Janet Miller Imogene Wolfe Ethel Skages Carrie Campbell Hazel Neel Gweida Tabor Richard Glass Violet Jenkins Rose Hamris Bertha Watson James Lipscomb Lole Howard Marie Cochran. Bus transport was approved for 61 children to the State Four-H club camp at Jacksons Mill. Two buses were approved for St Albans National Guard and Ward Local United Mine Workers to Charleston for the NEA birthday celebration.
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Kanawhe County
Board of Education
Elizabeth Calvert
Thelma Hail
Ora Rough
Frances Notter
Earl Musgrave
Inez T. Boges
Vandals School
Helen Salmon
Ruth Falmer
Lawrence Wilson
Cancolidated
Midway
Janet Miller
Imogene Wolfe
Ethel Skages
Carrie Campbell
Hazel Neel
Gweida Tabor
Richard Glass
Violet Jenkins
Rose Hamris
Bertha Watson
James Lipscomb
Lole Howard
Marie Cochran
Kanawha County
Jackson’s Mill
St. Albans
National Guard
Ward
United Mine Workers
Charleston
NEA
Man kills wife and self in Venetta domestic quarrel
Montgomery June 11. Robert Wade 26 Burnwell shot and killed his wife Gladys Wade 22 then killed himself at Mrs Nettle Prather s Venetta home near Gauley Bridge state police reported Myra Prather was wounded in the foot. The bodies were taken to B C Hooper funeral home in Montgomery funeral arrangements pending State Troopers L V Tayler and Paul Swiger investigated the shooting.
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Mortgomery
Robert Wade
Burnwell
Gladys Wade
Nettle Prather
Venetta
Gauley Bridge
Myra
Prather
B. ¢. Hooper
Montgomery
Six Postmasters For State Are Announced
Washington June 11 The post office department announced the appointment of six postmasters in West Virginia. They are Carl K. Little Cassie Wayne County Miss Evelyn Hudnall Crown Hill Kanawha County James C McGregor Highland Ritchie County Donald J R Houck Otsego Wyoming County Mrs Icle Stewart Rock View Wyoming County and James F MecClure Tango Lincoln County.
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Washington
Post Office Department
West Virginia
Carl K. Little
Cassie
Wayne County
Evelyn Hudnall
Crown Hill
Kanawha County
James C. McGregor
Highland
Ritchie County
Donald Jr.houck
Otsego
Wyoming County
Icle Stewart
Rock View
James F. MecClure
Tango
Lincoln County
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