Motor Industry Continues Growth In 1937 Outlook
New York June 19 The motor industry shows continued expansion with demand estimated at five million units for 1937, nearing the 1923 record of 5.672 million. Despite April May production cuts from strikes and shutdowns, shipments rose, aided by rising consumer interest in trucks, autos, and related goods. Manufacturers built stockpiles early to offset rising material costs and ensure smoother volumes into the year.
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Williamson Drivers Return to Trucks After Wage Increase
Williamson June 18 A workforce report says a 13 cent per hour raise brought truck drivers for two furniture stores back to work after employers threatened to hire outside shippers. Drivers picketed two stores amid the dispute.
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Matheny Family Entertained at Pine Grove Home
Mr and Mrs Homer J Mathey hosted Sundey and several Matheny relatives with friends at their Pine Grove residence. Attendees included Pi sraneth Stanley Ira Ware lar of Buckhannon CV Dragon of Sostasiald and Phyllis Hurgess of Reader.
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Sundey
Pine Grove
Matheny
Pi Sraneth Stanley
Ira Warelar
Buckhannon
Dragon
Sostasiald
Phyllis Hurgess
Reader
Mail Theft Charged In Federal Indictment
June 11 TELKINS report that a federal grand jury issued five indictments including Glen Shaver of Parkersburg charged with theft of mails in a federal case. The proceedings mark another enforcement action targeting mail theft rings and related crimes.
Nitro News Hillcrest benefit game players list at Charleston
Nitro News notes Hillcrest benefit baseball exhibition in Charleston on Monday with attendees including E Higginbotham T A Dewis Dr E L Hendricks L Mortrantt W Harrison H Bailey O N Hand H Houk J Kauts L L Hetz Galloway son of H C Galloway spending weeks with grandparents in Falmouth Ky Howard Smith returns from Baltimore for hospital treatment H T Hall of Washington resurfacing bowling alley home in Cincinnati after visit with M Staton family Wilam Vivian attending Virginia Military Institute graduation Guy Britton healing at Charleston hospital Edward Sherp back after visit with Carl Thompson Oscer Groh returning to unspecified location
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L. L. Hetz Galloway
H. C. Galloway
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Carl Thompson
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Catholic Daughters Prepare Initiation Service on June 27
The Catholic Daughters of America held final plans for an initiation ceremony on June 27 at the Knights of Columbus hall. Present were Mrs. J. H. Gaines, Mrs. W. J. Toussaint, Mrs. A. P. Stauch, Mrs. J. MacAndrews, Mrs. R. C. Rowan, Mrs. George Pullen, Mrs. A. J. Fay, and several others including Miss Honora Costello and Miss Margaret Gerges.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
J. H. Gaines
W. J. Toussaint
A. P. Stauch
J. MacAndrews
R. C Rowan
George Pullen
A. J. Fay
Mere
E. F. Dalton
George A. Grahaber
Sally Chambers
Silva Margaret Smoot
Gerrude McDermott
Misa Margaret Gerges
Honora Costello
Mrs. Burrus Honored at Belle Shower
Mrs. F. D. Burrus was honored at a Monday night shower hosted by Mrs. J. J. Douglass in Belle. The event accompanied the Philathea class meeting at Judson Baptist church. Assistant hosts were Mrs. Roy Price and Mrs. W. D. Clower.
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J. J. Douglass
Belle
Philathea Clara
Judson Baptist Church
Roy Price
W.D. Clower
Rail Injuries Fatal To Cherry Run Man
Charles M H Wilson of Cherry Run West Virginia died after being found seriously injured beside a railroad track investigators believe he was struck by a train while crossing the tracks Wilson was a railroad employee and the incident occurred near Washington on June 18 193?
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Son Admits Stabbing Father After Logan County Family Fight
Logan county deputy Hoy Mallenz said Arnold Lee Jones, 17, confessed to stabbing Ernest J. Jones, 55, after the elder struck the youth’s mother during a family quarrel. Ernest Jones died Saturday, initial report unknown, later corrected as the youth’s mother shielded bystander. The investigator noted the elder Jones struck at his wife, prompting Arnold to lunge with a knife.
Sales Tax Defaulter Paid $1 012 to State
Elkins reports Sam O Girard pleaded guilty to evading consumers sales tax for three years and paid 1 012 01 to the state plus a 50 fine before Magistrate F J Sylvester Graves Perry of the tax department noted the payment. The notice ends with unclear text about the tax amount.
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Grade crossings funded by federal funds advance across years
The record notes Ailard failed to pay the state from 1934 to 1937. Since summer 1933, three thousand one hundred twenty five grade crossings have been constructed or are slated for immediate construction with federal funds.
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Logan Bottling Plant Workers Go on Strike
Ten workers at the Logan bottling plant walked out demanding higher wages and shorter hours. Striker John Perry said the employees were not affiliated with any union. Plant manager J C Blank called the strike a complete surprise.
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Logan
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Oent J. C. Blank
Soanager
Railway Workers Strike Delays Virginian Railway Branch
About 200 workers walked out demanding eight hours and 50 cents per hour, halting construction on the Elmore to Gilbert branch in Wyoming county. Sheriff Lon Byrd said the strike followed a meeting called by AFL organizer E. J. Preston of Princeton. Subcontractors Smith and Leach supervise the 18 mile project.
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Re White Russisne
Mainking
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