New Mine May Reach Top Ten in Nation
Maidsville June reports a new Robinson No. 2 mine opening by Christopher Mining Co Morgantown and Pittsburgh and Fairmont Coal Co Pittsburgh. It could become one of the 10 biggest producers with 6200 tons daily capacity and 500 workers, valued at about 500000. Frank E Christopher and L H Kelly led the seven year development near Maldeville on the Monongahela River, near Randall. Also notes snow on Vesuvius in mid April.
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Maidsville
West Virginia
Christopher Mining Company
Morgantown
Pittsburgh and Fairmont Coal Company
Pittsburgh
Randall
Scott's Run
Constipation Cause Prompts Flog in Historic Note
A fragment notes a flogging linked to the cause of constipation, mentioning punitive action and medical or social commentary of the period. It preserves stark wording while avoiding graphic detail, highlighting the harsh disciplinary tone of the era.
West Virginia Watch Theft and Local Briefs
Watch valued at 1500 dollars reported stolen in Huntington with the case described as diamond encased. Hancock county court appoints W H Anderson as justice of the peace in Butler district to succeed Marie Cameron. One story notes a vacant Huntington dwelling destroyed. Shinnston elects Charles Koon as president of Judson Baptist association. Clavier Hickman, 21, gets six years for theft of pills valued at 49 cents. habitual criminal act waived. Fairmont candidate Harry L Butcher seeks Republican nomination for house of delegates. Beckley police report Ashworth’s filling station robbed of 26 dollars. birthday wooden nickels left untouched. Frank Morgan, 82, dies in Fanrock. long-time Raleigh county agricultural leader. Franklin court hears further evidence in suit against American Surety for losses from 1932 Pendleton bank closures.
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Huntington
A. B. Frankel
Claresburg
Claviuz Hickman
J. Phillip Clifford
Hickman
Franklin
Cleveland Bailey
Ira J. Parilaw
American Surety Company
Andrew Eye
Pendletton County
Pendleton
St Albans Youth Killed in Columbus Train Accident
The body of Ivan Sergent 18 was found near St Albans and killed in a Columbus train accident yesterday. Identification came via St Albans police and Charleston police radio. He likely fell asleep on tracks after being seen at Tackett Creek Church Sunday morning. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Sergent.
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Ivan Sergent
St. Albans
Columbus
Bartlett Mortuary
Charleston
Tackett Creek
Thomas Sergent
Deputies Told to Notify Property Tax Delinquents
Sheriff J. M. Slack directed deputies to notify all real estate owners who have not paid 1937 taxes that their property is delinquent. He said publication of the delinquent list should reduce confusion, noting June 1 tax collections were higher than a year earlier, though a slump followed.
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J. M. Slack
Slack
Gambling Equipment Disappears Chief Quits in City
Clarkburg reports acting police chief W F Amsler takes over after Police Chief Howard Drummond resigns amid a councilmanic probe into missing confiscated gambling gear. Drummond says he resigned at the request of City Manager Thomason after testifying about removal of equipment. only a washstand and two fans were returned per Judge Zeigler.
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Clarksburg
W. F. Amsler, Jr
Howard Drummond
Drummond
Thomason
Zeigler
Assessor Not Reporting Valuations Slated for Hearings
The county assessor's office will complete typing land books by July 1 and start a two week session of appeals hearings. Chief deputy Garland Wilkinson said valuations have risen by 42.5 million in the past five years and predicts further increases.
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Garland Wilkinson
Board of Equalization and Review
Wilkinson
New Ben Franklin Store Set to Open July 5 at Washington Street
A new Ben Franklin five and dime shop will open on or about July 5 at 218-220 Washington Street West. The building is being redecorated and remodeled to showcase nationally known merchandise. Sohn Sadd will serve as store manager.
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Washington Street
West
Sohn Sadd
Public Health Nurses Report May Visits Drop in Pneumonia Cases
Charleston Public Health Nursing association staff made 852 home visits in May, down from 860 in April. Pneumonia visits fell from 48 in April to 14 in May. Director-supervisor Mrs. Clarice B. Spindle said two additional nurses may be added to the staff.
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Charleston Public Health Nursing Association
Clarice B. Spindle
Weston Glass Plant Closes Amid Labor and Market Strain
Weston reports its second large glass plant will suspend operations June 22. Louis Wohing, president of West Virginia Glass Specialty Co, cites rising union labor costs, weak markets, and imported glassware as causes. About 400 workers affected. another nearby plant closed two months ago. Plant hopes market conditions improve to reopen.
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Weston
Louis Wohing
West Virginia Glass Specialty Company
Louis Iiss Company
Wohing
Weston Glass
Permit Granted for $5500 Dwelling at Edgewood Avenue
Building Inspector George B. Hendricks issued a permit yesterday to Howard C. Vines via Acme Construction for a dwelling at 1911 Edgewood Avenue costing 5500. Other permits included Mrs. G Epner for a state room alteration at 1404 East Washington Street about 400, P N Wiggins for dwelling repair at 510 Pennsylvania Avenue about 310, and J W Geary for dwelling alteration at 304 Pennsylvania about 100.
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Edgewood Avenue
George B. Hendricks
Howard C. Vines
Acme Construction Company
G. Epner
East Washington Street
P. N. Wiggins
Pennsylvania Avenue
J. W. Geary
Pennsylvania
Infant Dies After Specialists Fail To Save Infant
In Clarksburg on June 15 a 28 minute old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edger L King died after an incubator could not save her life. The infant, said to be the smallest born in the Clarksburg vicinity for many years, lived about 24 hours after transfer from home to St Marys hospital.
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Clarksburg
Juune
Edger L. King
St. Marys Hospital
Allaches
Mrs. Homer Hanshaw Heads Past Councilors Club
Mrs. Homer Hanshaw was elected president of the Past Councilors club of White Lily council No 1 Daughters of O U A M at Mrs Kathryn Mays home on Lee Street Monday night. Other officers named were Mrs May vice president Mrs Roy L King secretary treasurer Mrs L R Williams guide Mrs C F Ryan social committee chairman Miss Roxana A Weigand publicity chair man and Mrs Joe Black initiated into the club. Others present were Mrs Barry L Thomas and Mrs Alice Hart.
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Homer Hanshaw
White Lily Council No
Kathryn May
Lee Street
May
Roy L. King
L. R. Williams
C. F. Ryan
Roxana A. Weigand
Joe Black
Watch Your Kidneys Ad From Potterfield Drug Store
An old advertisement urges readers to check kidney health and relieve back ache with Gates Mixtures. The sale promises a bottle for one dollar with an absolute guarantee and touts Potterfield's Drug Store.
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Potterfield
Will Teach Canning Demonstration at Morrison’s Store
Veda Plymale expert home economist will demonstrate canning tomorrow and Saturday in the houseware department at O. J. Morrison’s department store Capitol street Miss Plymale has thorough knowledge of canning problems and will show how to can food.
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Veda Plymale
O. J. Morrison's
Capitol Street
Local Woman's Father Killed in Auto Wreck
Joan A. Wright 83, father of MBF Fred C. Savage of 618 Greenbrier street, was killed in an automobile accident in Los Angeles California on Tuesday. He formerly resided in Malden and Charleston, lived here in youth, later moved to Massachusetts, and returned to Charleston where he married Mrs. John A Field of Malden. Surviving are a son Maj.
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Joan A. Wright
MBF
Fred C. Savage
Greenbrier Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Malden
Charleston
Massachusetts
John A. Field
Maj
Norfolk man Wright listed with Field sons and grandchildren
Robert O. Wright of Norfolk is noted with two stepsons John A. Field of Charleston and William Field of Huntington and three grandchildren. The body will be taken to Bar rett mortuary, pending funeral services. Australia will spend $62,500,000 on air defense.
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Robert O. Wright
Norfolk
John A. Field
Charleston
William Field
Huntington
Barrett Mortuary
Australia
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Vesuvius
Italy
The
Associated Press
J.P
Weirton
Hancock County Court
W. H. Anderson
Butler
Marie Cameron
Eustace Adkins
Fairmont
Harry L. Butcher
House of Delegates
Becklexy
Ashworth
Fanrock
George W. Morgan
Raleigh County
Cincinnati
Koimar,Inc
Eas
Fieet
E. F. Dalton
Ben Franklin
2D Glass
Kanawha Banking & Trust Company
Federal Reserve System
Liverpool
England
WooTee Dennis
Ocean's Edge
Atlantic City
Cook
Eden Terrace
Americas
Waite Batty
Drs. Collins & Collins
Cavnea
Credit Ternb
Oldetynne Distillers, Inc
New York City
SOLAR
Towncraft Shirts
Cca
Purple
Dad
Oxfords
Penney's Downstories
Charleston’s
Thrift Center
Gmmarinera
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