Long Time Between Rinks in Governor Gossip
A corny tale recaps a fable about two governors, one from South Carolina and one from North Carolina, trading a quip about “a long time between rinks.” The yarn connects colonial legends, Washington centennial chatter, and local officials including Minter Hunter Bowden, with light remarks about hunting folly and a turkey call quip.
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Han
South Carolina
Morty Caroline
North Carolina
Tara
Black Gool
Bowie Carolina
Cale
Georgia
Lee
Port Mill
Washington
Petain
Anid
Chicago
Rapbety
Ernor Gardiner
Morin Caroling
Wentieman
Minter Hunter Bowden
Bowl Gen
Deerie
Perished Values and Duty to Children and Widows
A sermon-like reflection laments childless couples and wealthy leaders who ignore the needy. It emphasizes Jesus’s compassion for children and widows, condemns neglect of the poor, and urges the faithful to use wealth and influence to assist the vulnerable and support the community.
Veteran Delays Hop For Ambulance Ride
Orn Glazbrouh, 37, of Huntington, delayed his trip from Charleston to the nation s capital after a fall near a park while attempting to board a freight train car. He suffered an ankle injury and was transported to Kana Valley hospital for county-funded treatment. He had two companions with him during the incident.
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Glazbrouh
Charleston
Huntington
Telex
Udy
Giluzbrngl
Ue Cleesdpremke
Ghia
Glyzhyno
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Gn Quen
Barthambulance
No Title From A Homeless Child Charity Appeal
A strong plea emphasizes helping homeless children through foster care in West Virginia and East Virginia. It argues joy comes from providing homes, cites biblical figures to inspire service, and urges Christians to commit to relief work by using God given strength.
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West Virginia
East Virginia
Davis
Shetter
Prineras
Egypt
Esther
Mordekai
Ha Tarthly
Ufs
Soun Nhout
Jess
Tie
Jesus
West Virginia Memorial Observance Honors Booker T. Washington
Speakers including Dr. Carter G Woodson and Dr John W Davis recalled Washington s rise from poverty to leadership in a West Virginia dedication program The event featured William Davis Washington s former student and Union veteran The Monday program began at nine with an afternoon session at 1 30 led by Judge Morgan Owen and other officials
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Carter G. Woodson
Negro History Desociation, Watcs
West Virginia
Booker T. Washington
Washington
William Davin
Leigher
Davis
Fis At
Court Street
A. J. Boaulding
State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Harper
John W. Davis
West Virginia State College
T. G. Nutter
Focal
Morgan Owen
Nannie Hucking
Board of Children’ Guardiang
M. H. FP
Kinsey
Boy Scouts
Win Hovak Loin
Congress Battles Over Big Treasury and Post Office Funds
The Senate and House clash over the two largest appropriations requests the treasury and post office departments face. A fight centers on the independent offices funding and a recapture provision in the transportation act. Negotiators hope for a compromise on the 2.39 billion relief bill, with public works bonds and an economy measure also in dispute as Hoover-watchers anticipate a broader budget battle. House managers McDutt and Douglas are in line for conference duties.
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Treasury
Post Office
Senate
House
Genate
Earncal
Hoover
Garner
McDuttie
Alabama
And
Douglas
Arizona
Return From Reunion of Mr and Mrs K Jones
Mr and Mrs K Jones of Shirewellby have returned from Richmond Virginia where they attended the Confederate reunion.
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K. Jones
Shireweplby Wired
Richmond, Va
One Man Killed As Feud Breaks In New Salem
One man is killed as a feud in Laurel county flares again, drawing base troops to New Salem on sheriff requests. Deputy sheriffs Ed Steele and Skid Jonson were unloading when gunfire struck their car and a house at Deve Watkins. Granville Walker, 84, a minister, died as bullets rained from surrounding hills. The outbreak follows liquor-related feuds after George Bolling testified and was later killed, with four others slain in ongoing clashes.
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New Salem
Serj Toy
Laurel County
pStone
Willy Jam Lewis
Sherity
A Steele
Steele
Ed Steele
Skid Jonson
Nquor
Deve Watkins
Granville Walker
Watkins
Sherif
George Boling
Grand Jury
Bolling
Wolter
Hiquor
Lost in the Byrd Convention Mayhem and Golf Escort
Aspirants pressed through at Gov Byrd headquarters as Reg Admiral Risnard arrived to check the scene. Jim Parley led a cheerful scramble for tickets while Tamnany delegates mingled with a hopeful crowd. Al Smith attended services then joined others for a golf outing. Huey Long and Louisiana senator were joked about in the bustle.
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Tammany
Mational
al Smith
Fiav
Ritenie
Huey Long
Obituary notices from Charleston area churches and funerals
Obituary notices list services for Ine D. Brewer of Ronda aged 83 held at Ronda church with burial in Dry Branch cemetery. Also reported are services for Mrs. James Bridter, sister of Captain Arch Brown, at Spring Park church. Fridley of Spring Fork died in hospital. Captain WH Miller, a former Charleston river man, funeral at Barrows chapel. and burial by the Mavonie lodge after a service at Rogers ATK.
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Brewer
D. H. Brewer
Ronda
Ronda Church
Dry Branch Cemetery
James Bridter
James 53
Arch Brown
Charleston Police Forcr
Spring Park Church
Fridley
Spring Fork
Barrow
WH. N. Miller
Charleston River
Rogers
Mavonie Lodge
West Virginia Delegation Talks Prohibition and Nomination
Uncommitted West Virginia delegates hold potential sway in a looming show down on prohibition with three uncommitted at large, including United States Senator M M Neely and Craytillver of Martinsburg. Former Governor John J. Cornwell predicts a Roosevelt favored majority, while the delegation also seeks to abolish the two thirds rule for nominating candidates. None are legally bound to their preferences.
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Iatge
Latge
United States
M. M. Neely
West Virginia
Resortons Committee
Cray Tllver
Martinsburg
Pisnic
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Ripley Tree Barn Tragedy Reported Incomplete Text
Fragmentary recount notes deaths at a tree barn near Ripley with references to Mrs Holt and Wernivee, a fire, and possible injuries. The garbled text mentions nieces, a siege, and recovery of wounds but lacks clear chronology or full names.
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Ripley
Run
Mrs Nancy Chilton To Be Buried Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Deborah Woodward Golston will be at St. John Episcopal Church at two o clock. The Rev. John Gans will officiate with burial at Teal's Air cemetery in St Albans. Active pallbearers include Roy Pen ingwith William McCorkle dine Moore Arthur Kenna George Moore and Henry Fry. Honorary pallbearers are Frank Cok William O Abney Jarold DePue Blus Crawford Job E Tuayoraie Samuel Stephenson. Mrs Chilton, wife of the late Samuel Blackwell Chilton, was from a pioneer Kanawha Valley family and survived by one son Samuel Blackwell Chilton and brother Captain James Woodward.
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Nancy Deborah
Woodward Golston
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John Gans
Frenk Cok
Wiligm O. Abney
Jarold DePue
Blus Crawford
Job E. Tuayoraie
Samuel Stephenson
Chifton
Kanawha Valey Familly
Lnte
Samuel Blackwell Chilton
Sid Ove
James Woodward
Roosevelt Era Platform Draft Moves Toward Conference Call
A draft platform with a tariff plank and calls for an international conference on trade deals progresses with limited debate. Key figures like William A. Cameroon and Alfred E. Smith are noted, as hearings continue and final wording is refined ahead of the convention vote.
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Nelud Ing
William A
Cameroon
Jem [Ber
Michigan
Alred EB. Smith
Mitchell Palmere
Gov
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Montana
Senator Wolwn
Massachusetts
Hull
Tennessee
Furcvary
Obituary notices from scattered lines in old paper
Several brief obits list Mary Thorp of Gourt Street dying at home with daughter Balite Barley and son Alvin Thorp among survivors. Carolyn Rann aged eight dies at home in Liberty with parents and three siblings. P. Tatum and others connected to Villa and Bentree regions mentioned in incomplete notices.
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Carolyn Rann
Carolyn Ranson
Liberte
Ave Ranson
Two Girls Injured While En Route to Visit Father
Anny Mopeck a 17 year old and Helen Hopeck 12 sisters of Layton Ohio, living in State Street, were patients at St Francis Hospital after an automobile collision on their way home to visit their father. Anny suffered facial injuries and lacerations to the neck and arm. Helen sustained a facial injury and a fractured leg. The driver of the other automobile was arrested by Ohio police, according to hospital staff.
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Anny Mopeck
Helen Hopeck
Layton
St. Francis
Anny
Mil
Ohio
Radio Highlights as Democratic Convention Opens in New York
June 26 report sketches network plans for the Democratic convention opening. Listings include WABC CBS WEAF NBC and WIZ with breakfast programs, speakers, and schedule milestones. Prohibition discussion lanes feature McAdoo and Maryland's Ritchie.
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New York
concentNion
Chicago
Kekklon Steel
Wiz-Nbc
Weaf-Wiz
WABC
CBS
WABG
WEAT
NBC
Lugengera Hie
WEAF
NHC
W. G. McAdoo
Gov
Albert
Ritchie
Maryland
William Hard
West Virginia Bonus Marchers Hunger in Washington
West Virginia bonus marchers in Washington face food shortages amid camp hardship. A former veteran's cafeteria provided meals Sunday, while a Jewish social circle hosted a welfare gathering. A typewriter loan aided outreach, with newcomers arriving from Clarksburg Mingo Logan and River Meld. Commanders Brown plans social services, and volunteer physicians offered care for camp children.
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Washington
West Virginia
A. Gf. Stone
Hummers Street
Charleston
Lyng Horner
Clarkesurg
West
Brown
West Virginis
Biver Meld
Clarksburg
Mingo
Logan
Tocel
Roosevelt Nomination Fight Intensifies at Democratic Conference
Amid bustling hotel lobbies along Michigan Avenue Chicago delegates rally behind Roosevelt while opposing camps vow to block losses. Key figures including Barkley and Walsh align as Farley asserts a simple majority to authorize nomination.
Roosevelt Rally Looms Amid Convention Turmoil
Richard Byrd and Missouri delegates clash over support as preparations near the Republican convention. Reed remains confident, while wheel-horand leaders meet in hotel lobbies to decide the party’s path. Two thirds rule criticisms rise from Walsh and Owen as stadiums fill and program details unfold toward a tense opening session.
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Richard E. Byrd
Harry
Murphy
Detrott
Bernard
Barthh
New York
Wheelang
Roosevelt
Walsh
Montauk
Owen
Oklahoma
Deen
Open Marmet Dam Lock Gate Bids Expected
Washington reports that a contraction project near Charleston and Huntington aims to start after July 20. Bids open July 20 at the district engineer’s office in Austington for a Marmet dam and permanent lock gate on the Kenawhe River. An official estimate of worker numbers isn’t given, but a sizable crew is expected once the contract is awarded. Large material purchases are planned in Huntington for southern West Virginia river works, with bids June 30 for core borings and June 29 for aluminum print delivery.
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Washington
Charleston
Huntington
Austington
Marmet
Kenawhe River
Oltictal
Army Engineers’ Office
West Virginia
Locaditler
Muntington
Virginia Air Tour Comes To Bluefield Event
Bluefield hosts a June air tour with a dozen planes from West Virginia. Howard G. Mayes of Huntington wins the soaring contest, George W. Baldeman of Wheeling places second, Fred Foule of Williamson wins the bombing contest. Balloon ascension features 17 year old Loutee Anderson. Hubert Starke of Charleston stages a culinary demonstration. Speakers include Roy L. Pitter of Huntington and Haldeman. Planes then depart for Weston on a long hop.
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Bluefield
West Virginie
Hubert Starke
Charleston
Harvey Atos
Roy L. Pitter
Huntington
State Board of Servnautits
Haldeman
Weston
Aid to Jobless Pushes Constructive Nonpartisan Plan
A fragment discusses aid to the unemployed and a bipartisan effort to implement a constructive program. It argues benefits to the state and citizens, and credits all legislators and supporters regardless of political affiliation.
Veterans aid drive falters as evacuation funds lag
Bonus Veterans George Thompson, a former battery arsinery chief, led a plan to unite teachers and veterans. Gen. Fetham, retired police chief, pressed Congress for support, sending five letters. About 2,200 men were targeted to raise 80,000 dollars for evacuation of the seven districts. Food funds are scarce with only 1,900 dollars for two days. no sign of large-scale departures. Contractors seek veterans from Ohio Michigan and Texas to vacate holdings in the southweek district, delaying government plans to restart a program.
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George Thompson
Ohio
Tticote
Class Plans Banquet At Baptist Temple
The Grayce Philathen class of the Baptist temple holds a banquet Tuesday night at 6 30 at the home of Dr and Mrs Clarence Kempner of Morris street.
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Grayce
The
Baptist Temple
Dra
Clarence Kempar
Morris Mmreet
Know Yourself Inside and Out Ad for Guiay Mixture
An advertisement touts Guiay Mixture to relieve backache bladder pains and urinary issues. It claims the product is sold for 61.00 and is guaranteed by Potterfield's and drug stores nationwide.
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Potterfield's
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