Local Production Plans Joint Meeting Of Credit Bodies
Credit body members from Clarksburg Vewisburg and Romney meet in Charleston to plan a joint gathering August 3 and 4 at the Kanewhe hotel. Albert T Bonham elected to the board replacing William Brotherton. Prospective members urged to contact directors or George M Slifer Jr. at the Peoples Bank building. 550 cooperatives operate in the US and Puerto Rico. Charleston association spans 18 southwestern West Virginia counties with a 5 percent interest rate. Floods threaten crops in Greece.
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George M. Slifer, Jr
Peoples Bank
United States
Puerto Rico
Slifer
Charleston Association
Spencer
West Virginia
Greece
First known brown ostrich egg found near Riversdale
A recently discovered brown ostrich egg near Riversdale in South Africa weighs nearly three pounds, representing a rare find in local paleontology or natural history, with potential significance for regional avian species study.
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Riversdale
South Africa
Auto Cluy Office Extends Evening Hours in West Virginia
The Southern West Virginia Auto Club office at the Ruffner Hotel will stay open evenings to serve applicants for automobile license plates. Beginning today through July 1, hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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Southern West Virginia Auto Clay
Ruffner Hotel
Five Killed in Navy Plane Collision Over Cherbourg
Five men died instantly when two French navy hydroplanes collided mid air over Cherbourg harbor. The wreckage and force of the crash caused both planes to plunge into the sea. all occupants were killed. The sea tragedy followed an earlier note about Tulip excursions in Lincolnshire.
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Cherbourg
France
Bible Class Boatride for Martins at First Presbyterian
MacCorkle Bible class of the First Presbyterian church plans a Moonlight boat ride and picnic Friday night in honor of Mr and Mrs James Martin. Class president Mr Martin led the celebration last year and a similar party was held then. The Moonlight will depart from the wharf at 30 oclock followed by a picnic supper. All class members their wives and Martins friends are invited with D P Reed and R E Whittaker as committee chairs.
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James Martin
MacCorkle
First Presbyterian Church
Maretin
Hest
D. P. Reed
R. £. Whittaker
Orm
Constitution Adopted By Mining Institute
The New River and Winding Gulf Colored Mining Institute adopted a tentative constitution at a meeting in DuBois high school on Monday night. Two school types were discussed and plans for the July meeting were made. Reports from the state department of mines were received, with J. M. Ellis of Oak Hill urging concerted action for proper functioning. Other attendees included Norris Minor, Charles Denson, Robert Haley, R. P. Dunbar, N. Wilkins, Henry Holland, C. R. Scott, M. L. Burton, J. H. Wood, Henry Mitchell, L. A. Toney, J. S. Adams, E. F. Shields, and Albert Simmons. Glen White and Whipple led communities with the largest delegations.
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New River
Winding Gulf| Colored Mining Institute
DuBois High School
Wee | Hope
State Department of Mines
J. M. Ellis
Oak Hill
Norris Minor
Charles Denson
Robert Haley
R. PF. Dunbar
N.wilkins
Henry Holland
RB. Scott
M. L. Burton
J. H. Wood
Henry Mitchell
L. A. Toney
J. 8. Adams
EF. G. Shields
Albert Simmons
Glen White
Whipple
Political strife around Gulfey bill and farm protests at 1936 convention
Report contrasts Democratic maneuvers over the Gulfey bill and farm tenant aims with Farley and Roosevelt aides urging passage. Norman Thomas spokespersons plan picketing with Arkansas share-croppers, while a third party plank seeks tenant emancipation. Amid signs at Democratic HQ, Republican rival sentiments and a theft incident in Philadelphia are noted.
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Senate
Guiley
Congress
Roosevelt
Lewis
Philadelphia
Farley
Norman Thomas
Gardner Jackson
Arkansas
Jackson
Thomas
Joe Robinson
United States
Coughlin-Lemke
New Deal
Democratic National Committee
James A. Farley
Dieshard
Union League Club
Black and White Ointment Promoted for Skin Irritation
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment as a quick aid for itch and skin irritation with over twenty years of use. It claims effectiveness against pimples, bumps, and rashes, and promotes pairing with Black and White Skin Soap as a strong combination.
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Goodo
Hay Fever Battle Sparks Pierce and Goap Clash
A heated confrontation erupted as Hay Fever and Goap clashed in a disputed bout. Witnesses reported tense exchanges and a scramble near ringside before officials intervened to restore order.
Marriage of Helen Watts to Henry Sovine in Charleston
Mrs. dg Watts announces the June 20 Charleston wedding of daughter Helen to Henry Sovine son of Mrs. Nannie Sovine of Hurricane. Rev J B Workman officiated at Central Methodist. attendants were Mr and Mrs Fredrick Carel. Bride a St Albans School alumna. groom works at Barium Reduction in South Charleston. They will reside in South Charleston.
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Dg. N. Watts
Helen
Henry Sovine
Nannie Sovine
Hurricane
Charleston
J. B. Workman
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Fredrick Carel
St. Albanski School
Barium-Reduction Corporation
South Charleston
George Thames
Coal River
L. J. White
J. C. Trowbridge
W. E. Harbour
Fredrick Trowbridge
Harry Trowbridge
William Harbour, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
St. Albans
Alice Ludwig
Maxine
Andrew Leishman
Bluefield
Bessie Lane
F. Herbert Sattes
Sutter Extends Win Over Law in Intercollegiate Tennis
In Evanston on June 24, Tulane star Ernest Sutter, top seed, fought off Stanford’s John Law to win in straight sets 11-9, at the national intercollegiate championship. Other results include Vernon John of Stanford defeating Edgar Weller of Texas in two straight sets, Lindsay Franklin of Texas beating Russell Balt 6-3 6-3, Ralph Minnich of Princeton over George Ball 6-3 7-5, and Ramaay Potts of North Carolina routing Dick Bennett 9-7 6-2.
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Evanston
Ernest Sutter
Tulane
John Law
Stanford
Northwestern
Vernon John
Edgar Weller
Texas
John
Weller
George
Russell Balt
Lindsay Franklin
Franklin
George Ball
Ralph Minnich
Princeton
Ramaay Potts
University of North Carolina
Dick Bennett
University of California
Man Reported Drowned in river drag at Kanawha wharf
Firemen dragged the Kanawha river at the wharf early this morning for a body believed to be an unidentified man who was seen struggling and calling for help. A local resident reported the incident to the police from river bank buildings.
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Kanawha
Chemical Company Seeks Permit For Sewer Outlet
The Carbide and Carbon Chemicals corporation seeks permission from U S engineers in Huntington to build a 12 inch sewer outfall and concrete culvert in the back channel of the Kanawha River on the left bank of Blaine Island at South Charleston. Objections to the project may be filed at the engineers office until noon Saturday.
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The
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation
U. S
Huntington
Kanawhe River
Blaine Island
South Charleston
Saturn
Kidney Cleanse Promises Quick Relief
An old style ad claims kidneys remove acids through tubes, offering 40 hour relief and a week money back on return of empty package. It urges calling a druggist for Cystex and makes broad health claims without medical backing.
War talk and crime rise in wartime headlines
The piece argues that overwhelming air power would deter war, citing a dream of destroying cities in a week. It also reports Detroit's Black Legion torch squads burning homes of dissidents, noting the crime wave is tied to bootlegging profits from Prohibition and the government's inability to control it.
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Sam
United States
Detroit
Black Legion
Concrete Poured for Pedestals of New Bridge
Concrete for pedestal piers of the north approach to the new South Side bridge was poured yesterday. Piers rise about ten feet above water with cofferdams being removed. Forms for further pours at Pier C and Pier D are planned, while steel bar setting begins next week.
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Iite
Crescent Births Report Two New Sons
Mr and Mrs Clarence Anemie of Crescent Read announced the birth of a son Tuesday June 23 at their home. Mr and Mrs Homer Clinton Waybright of Crescent Read announced the birth of a son Homer Clinton Waybright Jr yesterday at McMillan Hospital.
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Clarence Anemie
Crescent Read
Theiroime
and Mirs
Homer Clinton Waybright
Homer Clinton Waybright, Jr
McMillan “Hospital
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