Oil Field Wages Revision Sought in West Virginia
West Virginia regional committee on drilling practices proposes wage minimums for drillers and tool dressers under the oil code. Wages vary by depth, with notable 15 to 25 percent reductions for certain depths. Hearings will be held to address complaints from producers, labor, or drilling contractors. contact C. A. Oskes or secretary Benjamin F. Heck in Spencer for details.
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Benjamin F. Heck
Sheriff Belcher Dies In Auto Jump At 209 Foot Bank
PINEVILLE W V A sheriff L O Belcher 43 of Wyoming County dies when his car plunges off a 209 foot embankment on Jesse mountain while returning from Jesup. Five children survive. funeral services expected tomorrow. Belcher elected sheriff in 192a and formerly five children survive funeral services probably will be held tomorrow. Cork Ramsey to Seek Seats in Legislature John B Cork Charleston files candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the house of delegates. John L Ramzey wikview, formerly with the state tax commissioners department, files for Republican nomination for the house of delegates. Peter Thomas Rayford files candidacy for Democratic nomination for constable in Cabin Creek district. Political fight described with wrecked speakers platform and an attempted rally by General O Duffy in Mohill Ireland.
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House of Delegates
John L. Ramzey
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Peter Thomas
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Those Home Made Goodies for Home Canning Bulletins
A Washington Bureau notice offers a packet of four Charleston Gazette bulletins on home canning preserving fruits and vegetables. Readers can order by mailing a coupon with 12 cents or stamps to The Charleston Gazette, New York Ave, Washington DC, including name and state.
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Drought Damage Heavy in West Virginia Crops Fall Short
West Virginia agriculture officials report drought has cut major crop prospects by about 20 percent. Western counties worst hit with rye, oats, barley below normal while hay and fruit crops decline. June 1 wheat at 67 percent normal and total production forecast at 3.675 million bushels. Apple, pear and peach crops down over 30 percent from last year.
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Department of Agriculture
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Commissioner of Agriculture
H. C. R. Stewart
Panhandle
West Virginia Trott
Program Announced For Charleston High Band Concert
J Henry Francis announced the Charleston high school band concert to be held this evening at eight on the second story porch of the MO AL building. The tentative program includes Tall Cedars, Hanson Triste, Country Gardens, Chicago World's Fair March, Mystical Knights overture, Children's March, Atlantis in four parts, Nocturne and Morning Hymn of Praise, Court Function, Love Song, The Destruction, The Battle Royal, and Buona Notte Goodnight from A Day in Venice. Also note: Duke of Portland withdraws public playing privileges on his private course in England due to players not observing golfing rules.
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Supreme Court Acts Upon Three Appeals
Writs acted on by the supreme court yesterday involved Cabell county where an appeal was allowed in a case by Gawhead receiver for Peoples State Bank of Wayne to enforce double liability on bank stock. In Fleasants an appeal was denied for Mary A Jewett in a damages suit from an automobile collision. Fayette appeal denied in a boundary dispute between Olive Bish and others over Tea estate near Victor. A navigation company plans a 32 story building in Shanghai, China.
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F. ¥. Bouggs
Gawhead
Peoples State Bank of Wayne
Fleasants
Mary A. Jewett
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Shanghai
Chhia
Economic Signs Improve for Japan's Middle and Lower Classes
Reports indicate marked improvement in the economic conditions of the middle and lower classes in Japan. The news notes increased purchasing power and steadier living standards amid policy support and evolving market conditions.
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Japan
Airmail Volume Lighter on Second Day in Charleston
The second day of the new airmail service in Charleston saw lighter volume due to Sunday’s heavy philatelic load, says Postmaster Julius Singleton. He expects volumes to rise as the public accepts the service, noting Charleston will handle receiving and distributing for the region. Special delivery airmail posted by 3:55 p.m. reaches Washington the same night, and Chicago delivery is around six p.m. after 2:40 p.m. deposits.
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Charleston
Julius Singleton
Peourhar West Virginia
Singleton
Washington
National Capital
Chicago
Singizton Seid
Kitchen Completed By Federal Relief Bureau
The Federal Relief Bureau served a meal yesterday to about 80 homeless and jobless persons from its Virginie Street and Maryland Avenue location. The bureau had previously bought meals for its charges from the Salvation Army.
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Virginie Street
Maryland Avenue
Salvation Army
Milk Producers Seek Price Rise From Distributors
Drought and high feed costs pressed milk producers in Charleston to urge distributors to raise milk prices. A meeting at the Kanawha county courthouse discussed no fixed price, with another session planned. Dairymen report winter rations now in use as bay crops fail and pasturage is depleted.
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Kanawht Court House
DeVan Back at Office Bas Praise For McKee
Fraige praises acting mayor R A McKee for efficient city administration. Mayor R P DeVan returned to duties after a weeks long practice due to a fire incident. DeVan stayed in the office morning hours then left to meet his son William Todd Devan at the airport.
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