Freight Boost Seen As Help To Business
Cleveland dispatch reports a chamber of commerce endorsed a proposed horizontal surcharge to raise freight rates. The plan aims to bolster railroad income to restore buying power and prevent a financial collapse of road securities. Officials cite cost shares and railcar orders as evidence of strained capacity and a need to support the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Vajhead
Cisgelund Chamber of
Gommerzee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Benk H. Baer
PrPaus
Elk District Names 1931 Teachers Across Many Schools
The Elk district board of education appointed the 1931 teaching staff for Elk Yew area schools. Appointees include L. G. Weass as principal at district high, with a long list of teachers across Fortney, Harding, Quick and various elementary buildings including St. Johns Summers, E. Baxter, J. Summers, L. Flint, H. Hammack, Inez Chandler, Roy Reed, Violet Lee Triplett, and many more across Oak Hill, Blue Creek, Middlefork and Upper Pinch sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Tisdeict
Mx District Board of Education
Elk- Yew
Srl
L. G. Weass
A. Mason Mann
Olgater
Opal Vineyard
Arthur Holland
Fortney
Asa Baxter
Marcia Hill
Bishop
Ray Hughes
Helen Ouser
Smiile Park
Josis Hunt
Albert Derrick
Green ‘Valley
Emil Taylor
Eindian Creek
Edo Durham
Three Mile
Glenna Fortney
Prin- Seu
Julia Work
Mwalls Park
Eula Mace
Roy Reed
Blanche Ea
Lila M. Flint
Wills Hollow
John Rader
Tower Mill Creek
Giada Schoolcraft
Mincipal
Inez Chandler
Lois Hughes
Ernes- Ghe Brown
Zelia May Pierson
Rew House
Ranu Robinson Space Fork
C. G. Daugherty
Dorothy, Huffman
Vickers, Robinson
Blakeley
Hubert Fogarty
Ipel
Hagel Fogarty
Eudetie Jones
Wic Matthews
wRowers School
Violet Lee “Triplett
Incipal
Maretine Cunningham
New Hope
Grover Pauley
spPatterson School
s- P_ Chandler
Zwalgrove
Florence Reynolds
Zmorris
Florence Fizer
Upper Pinch
O. H. Reed
Y Glenn
Olfie
Rue Carte
Odelschool
Mary Gibson
Pits Siricxts
Bapt. Hawks Views on Flying and Europe Travel
The Baptist Hawks discuss aviation and American ideas in Europe. They note Europe resists but America progresses with runways and aircraft, while legal barriers and passport delays hinder travel. Also, meeting No. 7 at Kanawha City church will convene tomorrow night at Mrs. B. F. Sperow’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
United States
Kanawne
Tian Church
Tre
B. F. Sperow
Kanswares
Return from Morgantown Honors at West Virginia Univ
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tolan returned from Morgantown where their son completed graduation at West Virginia University. Charles received Phi Beta Kappa honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sug
A. J. Tolan
Morgantown
Reese
Virginia University
Herman
Charles
Boy’s Case Reveals Scientists Could Produce Race of Giants
In Los Angeles on June 13 a 14-year-old boy named Adolphe Roomé, six feet tall and 235 pounds, seeks relief from growth treatments. Court orders allow his father Dr. Adolphe Roome to supervise injections of pituitary extract to address fat and bone growth, claiming it could yield perfectly proportioned giants. The boy fears mental harm and remains academically strong while facing ongoing therapy and potential X-ray treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Adolphe Roomé
Roome
Adolphe Edward Roome
Adolphe
Charles Bernett
Teading
Bennett
Young Roome
Adolphe E. Ruogine, Jr
Pituitary
Lettea
Wright
Legs Diamond Released On Bail In Grover Parks Attack Case
Legs Diamond was freed on bail and arraigned two days later. He pleaded not guilty as counsel noted plans to press a venue change. Diamond’s physician said his lungs were weakened. The trial against Diamond and two henchmen for charges connected to the Grover Parks assault is set for June 15 in Catskill. Bail bonds total around 85,000 with a 50,000 surety for kidnapping and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Diamond
Grover Parks
Catskill
Henry Epstein
Heffernan
Coal Companies Sign New Pact to Aid Coal Industry
United Mine Workers official Van A Bittner denies promising not to strike in non union plants paying above scale. P T Fagan of district 5 says 100 percent organization and higher wages are union goals. Gov Pinchot conference urged. Hoover and John L Lewis urged joint program to save coal industry as operators lose money and workers fall into debt at company stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Bittner
P. T. Fagan
District 5
Gifford Pinchot
Hoover
John L. Lewis
International Organization
Hoover Passes Up Fishing At Camp
President Hoover skipped the last fishing chance of the year at Kla Rapidan Camp in Orange Virginia. He spent the day preparing for departure tomorrow eight on his western speedh-ranking telp. An avid fisherman, Hoover planned to fish the Rapidan River to catch trout before the season ends Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Vaa
Hoover
Kla Rapidan Camp
Washington
Htapldaa
Dana Ferry Takes Over Docked Line at Wall Street Marinet
Dana Ferry assumed active charge of the ferry business yesterday, purchasing Frank Cochran and taking control of the ferry long operated at the foot of Wall Street in Marinet. He and his assistants now run the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cochran
Dana Ferry
Serdly
Wall Street
Marinet
Sea Victim Found Near Port Chester
The body believed to be Robert Menden, a member of a seven person party who vanished with Bea Fox in Long Island, was recovered today. Identification was made by a card on the bed, found in Long Island Sound about half a mile off Port Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Menden
Hall
Aloap Bea Fox
Long Island
Bedz
Long Island Sound
Portchester
Birth Announcement for Son at St Francis Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ve¢ Smith of Kanawha Avenue Enawha City announce the birth of a son yesterday at St Francis hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve ¢. Smith
Kanawha Avenue
Enawha City
St Francis Hospital
Obituary notices from East Bank and Barboursville
Mrs. David Stone of East Bank aged 47 died Friday night in New Lome. She leaves husband and nine children, four sisters and four brothers. Funeral at 2 pm in Cheynnn Baptist church with burial at Slaughters Creek cemetery. Rev. George Huddleston's widow, 80, dies yesterday in Moore Haven Florida. Survived by daughter Miss Louie Huddleston, sister Mrs. C. B. Loving, and brother G. H. Bettle of Moore Haven. Funeral at 3 pm in Barboursville Baptist church with burial at Barboursville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stone
Davis Stone
New Lome
East Bank
Charles P. Reid
William Belcher
Hansford
Harry Burgrat
Chelyan
Harold Ballard
Monarch
F. B. Daniels
Coalburg
B. B. Myers
Chesapeake
M. M. Myers
Cabin Creek Junction
Floyd Myers
James Myers
Caelyan
Cheiynn Baptist Church
Slaughters Creek
Susan Huddleston
M. Huddleston
Bary Peukwie
George “W. Huddleston
Huddleston
Louie Huddleston
C. B. Loving
G. H. Bettle
Moore Haven
Fla
Barboursville Baptist Church
Burlel
Barbourgsville
Strikers Begin Drives On Mines Amid Tense Unrest
Reported in Jefferson County as hunger strikes and jail clashes unfold near New Lafferty and Adoup mines. Seven protesters jailed after attempts to storm the county jail. Authorities promise protection for miners and families while arresting several readers and alleged agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lafferty Mins
Bell
Leo Thompson
Pittsburgh
Tony C. Gizigna
Fanta Spontana
New Lafferty
Rheritt Duff Knight
Adena
Jefferson Cennty
Blout
Jeft
Adoup
Duff
Lafferty
John A. Blount
Adjutant General's Office
Honng Company
Ming
National Mine Workers Union
Minera
Tinea Thera
Moose Social Meeting at Kanawha Street Hall
Loyal Order of Moose members and friends will gather Monday evening at the Moose hall on Kanawha street for an entertaining program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
Kanawha Street
Local Family Welcomes Graduated Lieut Fielder P Greer
Mrs Francia Dalley and Mr D W Greer of Bigley township return home today from West Point New York where their brother Lieut Fielder P Greer has graduated from the United States Military Academy marking a notable family achievement and milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia Dalley
D. W. Greer
Bigley Syontie
West Point
N. Y
Lieut
Fielder P. Greer
United States Military, Academy
Plans For Hoover Visit Spurs West Virginia Gatherings
The American Legion drum and flag corps will be prominent as a large list of officials, clergy, and civic leaders from towns such as Fayetteville, Madison, Ripley, St Albans, and Whitesville prepare to welcome the president. Notables include Adjutant General C Pierce, Bishop W Gravatt, Judge H Sharp, and Senator M Miller, among many others from various counties and organizations. The crowd and program underscore strong community support for the forthcoming visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Gaines
A. A. Lilit
W. W. Wert
RE. O'Connor
H. A. Ritz
Colin Laing
H. D. Rummel
J. B. Madison
M. R. Mathews
J. D. Lakin
O. M. Pullen
Mrs. Q. H. Spencer
Stanley Hamble
John L. Dickinton
Seasa Loewenstein
Ty England
Cheetham
D. C. Kennedy
D. M. Giltinan
Alex M. Mahood
C. B. Netpken
J. Wade Cottman
Harrison B. Smith
Guy W. van Horn
O. F. Payne
Alexander
Arthur M. HI
J. A Butler
Herald
Mathews
D. =. Matthews
Cyrus Hull
B. Avis, Jr
C. A. Midelburg
James C. Smith
Sam Silverstein
Fitzhugh Fleklen
John Woodrum
H. B. Davenport
O. A. Cadell
O. J. Mortigan
EM. Keatley
Henry K. Terrie
Jude George Paffenberger
H. A. Wallace
Edward M. Burdette
Frank C. Burdette
P. Smith
W. B. Geary
George T. Price
George E. Price
Bernard H
Ripley
Nelle Campbell
St Albans
J. ¥. R. Skinner
Bt. Albans
Jon W. Davis
Institute
T. G. Nutter
A. K. Spaulding
Huthin Clark
G.E. Ferguson
T. Edward Hill
W. Saunders
W. T. Henshaw
Robert L. Smith
B. J. Pettigrew
Father Prancis Laing
Fred L. Teal
Grant P. Hall
Glyde B. Johnson
M. QG. Geiger
South Charleston
Frank J. Blair
Harvey G Davis
Justus Golling
BW. Knight
John A. Field
Angus Macdonald
Hare Old Shade
Ben Brown
Joe Ott
M. Lambie
S.A. Sohtt
Macdonald
Lester Ridenaur
W. M. Riley
Sharples
Col
Fortney
Harry Henvian
Harold Tompkins
John Coomahaver
B. Buster
Orville
Hackney
H. OH. Andrews
Whitesville
T. T.rilly
Hinton
Grover C. Hedrick
Beckstey
G. HL Shafer
Clendenin
Roy Tay
Clendonin
C. A. Ray
Leaves for Seattle to visit relatives in San Francisco
Mr. Robert L. Turner of Woodland Court leaves today for San Francisco to spend two weeks in Seattle, Washington, visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Turner
Woodland Court
San Francisco
Seattle
Wash
Preacher Sentenced in NAW Castle Case
The Rev Gean Poer aged 24 was sentenced to one to ten years at the reformatory after pleading to auto theft charges. He admitted stealing a automobile for three months while serving at a Maryland church and claimed he needed a car for ministerial duties but had no funds to buy one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naw Castle
Ind
Gean Poer
John A. Morris
Maoyeland
Cnr
Osborn Takes Helm of West Virginia Public Safety
Chief B. L. Osborn of Clarksburg was confirmed as head of the West Virginia Public Safety Department after a 410000 bond with Secretary of State George W. Sharp. He took the oath in Clarksburg and arrived in Charleston Friday night to survey the department and plan a semi military state police setup. He will relocate his family to Charleston soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Osborn
Clarksburg
State Department of Public Safety
George W. Sharp
Willam
Conley
Catch Osborn
Charleston
Department
Osborn
Smith May Run for Nomination Faces Roosevelt Backing
Rumors swirl on Alfred E. Smith's possible return to the national stage as Roosevelt's influence looms large in New York. Other potential contenders include Governor Ritchie of Maryland Governor Cox Newton D Baker Owen D Young and Senator Robinson with discussions also touching William Gibbs McAdoo as a prohibition obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouse
Woodrow Wison
New Yorker
Smith
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
New York
Ritchie
Maryland
Cox
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Owen D. Young
Reed
Missouri
Robinson
Arkansas
William Gibbs Ne“ Adoo
Treasury
Wilson
Prohibition
Three Die in Auto Bus Collision Near Moline
A motor bus and an automobile collided near Moline Michigan killing three people and injuring nine others. The dead include John G. Gaisema and his wife of Grand Rapids and A E Kolkemr 94 also of Grand Rapids. Fourth occupant Alra Mins Forgenga 24 daughter of the Gaisemas was critically injured. Eight bus passengers were cut and bruised. The auto driven by Galkema skidded on wet pavement and struck the bus head on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Mich
Lune
G. Gaisema
Grand Rapids
A. E. Kolkemr
Alra
Mins Forvenga
Gaikemas
Galkema
State Young Republicans organize statewide
A West Virginia group of young Republicans organized at a Washington conference elected Fred J. Schoen of Huntington as president Hazel Dunlap Richardson as vice president and Hugo F Blumenberg of Wheeling as secretary Plans were made to appoint committees from each congressional district to promote a statewide network into magisterial counties and districts Richardson, who attended as a delegate, returned with news and was later elected vice chairman of the West Virginia Young Republicans club She also serves as secretary of the state singing fund commission and is a member of the Republican state executive committee and treasurer of Charleston and Kanawha County Republican boost
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred J. Schoen
Huntington
Hazel Dunlap Richardson
Hugo F. Blumenberg
Wheeling
Congress
Richard 5. Richardson
Young Republicans
Republican National Committee
West Virginia
Young Republicans Club
Richardson Ig Nasistam
State Singing Fund Commission
Republican State Executive Committee
Charleston and
Kanawha County
Republican
Chinese Revolt Threatens Yenping and Foocow Route
Reports describe Min river headwaters menacing Yenping and raising risk to Foochow. Chinese residents flee to coastal cities while thousands prepare evacuations. Some officials blocked from leaving Puochow amid tensions and a German official, Peter Geser, reportedly murdered by bandits near Yenping while fleeing. Foreign arrivals from the province's eastern border continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Yenping
Foochow
Puochow
Peters
Pather Geser
Entertains Club at YWCA Annex Meeting
Mrs Betty Neumann entertained an Oridge Club at the YWCA Annex last Friday evening. Guests included Miss Maye Rider Miss Mary Dunn Miss Sian Saunders Miss Vinnie Clark Miss Guildon Levis Miss Myrtle Boggs and Miss Grace Pauley fond Mrs Neumann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Neumann
Abe
Oridge Club
YWCA
Annex
Maye Rider
Mary Dunn
Sian Saunders
Vinnie Clark
Guildon Levis
Myrtle Boggs
Grace Pauley
Neumann
Wheat Farmer Cries Over Crop Then Shoots Self Near St Jonn
A wheat farmer near St John seven miles from town shot himself after telling friends he might quit if forced to sell his wheat at 50 cents per bushel. He had reportedly faced a personal crisis as he discussed finances and the future of his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St., Jonn
Gideons Hold State Meeting at Beckley
The nineteenth annual West Virginia Gideons convention met at First Baptist Church Beckley. Officers elected: President Harry Bond Wheeling, vice president Mark C. Kyle Charleston, secretary treasurer E A Carney Charleston, chaplain E C Burkham Wheeling, musical director J C Stephens Charleston. Auxiliary officers named: president Mrs Mark C Kyle, Charleston, vice president Mrs W Morris Charleston, secretary treasurer Miss Lila Sundsey Charleston, captain Mrs W B King Parkersburg, vice chaplain Mrs Clara B Summers Charleston. Meeting will adjourn today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avedal
Gazett
Buckley
The
West Virginia Gideons
First Baptist Church
Harry &. Bond
Wheeling
Mark C. Kyle
Charleston
E. A. Carney
E C. Burkham
J. C. Stephens
Guarleston
W. Morris
Lila Sundsey
W. B. King
Parkersburg
Clara B. Summers
Pump Out Pit To Find Body In Quarry
Authorities probe slaying of Miz Thelma Woods 17 whose body bound with cord and weighted was found in a stone quarry pool. Earl Trussdale 20 missing. plan to drain lake if no body found. a former suitor held for questioning as searches continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Miz
Thelma Woods
City Water Service Department
Earl Trussdale
Whde
Miss Woods
Truesdale
Mise Woods
U S T Delegates Attend Convention in Washington
Local delegates return from the thirty fifth annual convention of the Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America held in Washington. About 250 delegates attended and were received at the White House by President Hoover. Next convention slated for Natural Bridge Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council of the Order of United Commercial Travelers of America
Washington
Charleston
Ear
U.C.T
W. A. Willams
W. C. HM
D. A. Tickle
John Caudill
S. W. Stone
Sterling Craig
White House
Hoover
Natural Bridge
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
District of Catembia
Visiting Here Mrs Peart Edwards' Sad Son Arrives
Billy Emmerson Edwards of Richmond Virginia arrived yesterday morning to be the guest of his aunt Mrs J H Kuhn on Kanawha Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peart Edwards
Biily” Emmerson Edwards
Richmond, Va
West Virginia college officials to meet in Charléaton
Presidents and other officials from state and private colleges and schools in West Virginia will gather in Charleston for sessions of three educational bodies. The State Board of Education will meet Monday to Wednesday, the West Virginia College Athletic Conference on Monday, and the West Virginia College Presidents Association on Tuesday. The meetings cover appointments, policies and administrative matters with 15 institutions represented plus Kentucky’s Moorhead Teachers College. Speeches by West Virginia University leaders, Marshall College’s president, and the state superintendent are on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Charléaton
Emortox
State Board For Education
West Virginia College Athletic Conference
West Virginia College Presidents’ Association
Stave Board
Iato
Educer Donal
West Vier Ginks University
Meorhhead ‘Teachers College of Kentucky
College Presidents' Association
John FR. Turner
J. N. Deshi
Bartindaleston
West Virginian University
M. P. Shawkey
Marshall College
Wiliam Crssine Cook
Grants Error Writ In Case From Roane
A writ of error was allowed by Judge Haymond Maxwell of the state supreme court in vacation yesterday in the case of the State against W. W. Smith of Roane county. He was convicted in Roane County Circuit Court of manufacturing and possessing moonshine and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and fined 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymond Maxwell
State Supreme Court
W. W. Smith
Roane County
Vacation Bible Schools Planned at Presbyterians
Plan to defy vacation Bible schools at Lick Branch and Kanawho City Presbyterian churches this summer announced by church councils. Sessions likely to begin in the second week of July with detailed announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick Branch
Kana
Entertainer to Benefit Faculty at Capitol Street Hall
A benefit event hosted by Jacob cynagogue for the faculty of Bins takes place next Wednesday at eight o'clock at 705 Capitol Street above the Young Man's shop. Reservations via Capitol 3120 R or Capitol 5792. A separate note mentions a fatal shooting near Blessington involving Miss Nore Garnty and James Callan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Cynagogue l
Capitol Street
Capitol
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Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Elk
Education Board
Hawks
Morganton
Boy
Legs Diamond
Camp
Moose
W. Va
Rage
Entertains Club
Gideons
Beckley
State Board of Education
Roane
Plan Vacation School
Dublin—Secaure
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