Publicity Group Opens Office Here
The West Virginia Publicity association plans an immediate office opening in Charleston as its state headquarters. Executive committee members From Moundsville Huntington Charleston and others set up finances to fund two years of operations and named a finance committee led by President Williamson. Delegates will attend the state news outing July 20 and 21 at Berea and White Sulphur Springs, with a Lewisburg meeting July 10 to discuss cooperation with state departments.
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West Virginia Publicity Association
Kanawha Hotel
Withiamile
Moundsville
J. C. Horton
Huntington
E. L. Blake
Ronceverte
Phil M. Conley
Charleston
Roz B. Johnston
Williamson
Col. Johnson
Gary Hogg
Lewisburg
Horton
Dr. McClintic
D. A . Wheeling
A. Bliss McCrum
Jesse V. Sullivan
W. E. Keep
Men of
McClintic
Conley
Bury
White Sulphur Springs
General Lewis
Blake
Kump
Aeaders
Congress
White House
Obituary Notices From The Local News For Several Residents
Funeral services for Mrs Mollie M Cornwell 83 died Thursday at her California avenue home to be held at five this afternoon at the Barlow ae Bagwell with the First Methodist Episcopal Church in charge burial in Spring Hill cemetery She organized the churchs first ladies aid society and led the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and other relief groups Also noted are funerals for Mrs Marilla Robinson 71 colored and Mrs Joan M Dunbar with details of survivors and service times plus Samuel H Withrow who died last night at Rocky Fork and is survived by a large family The item ends with a Yemen coffee pact report as a separate brief fact
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Mollie M. Cornwell
California Avenue
Barlow Ae Bagwell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Spring Hill Cemetery
First Methodist Church
First Hidies Aid Society
Woman's Relief
Grand Army of the Republic
Marilla Robinson
Donnally Street
Metropolitan Baptist Church
S. B. Moore
Durial
Spring Hill
Elia Kelly
Alford
John Robinson
Roanoke
John M. Dunbar
Joan M. Dunbar
Atford
Frankford Methodist Church
Samuel H. Withrow
Rocky Fork
Earnest Withrow
Elmer Withrow
Charleston
G. F. Fore
Chandlers
R. Marke
Collie Harvey
Dunbar
W. Reid Withrow
Elisha Withrow
Ricky Fork
Berry couples announce Hillview and Park Avenue births
Mr and Mrs HB Berry of Hillview welcomed a son Wednesday at Mountain State hospital. Mr and Mrs K P Berry of Park Avenue welcomed a daughter Wednesday at Mountain State hospital.
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HB. Berry
Hillview
The
Mountain State Hospital
Mrs
K. P. Berry
Park Avenus
Hatfield Denounces Socialist Government in West Virginia Senate Bid
District leaders in Hatfield territory discuss congressional race and slate possible candidates as Hatfield defends constitutional government stance. He criticizes Roosevelt’s policies as socialist and signals reelection bid, while other Republicans including Pleasants representatives weigh future nominations. Telegrams urge party unity and decisive support for a Republican contender to keep the district aligned with principled leadership. Meetings draw attendees from Cabell Wood Mason and several other counties though Pleasants is absent.
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Dacy
Congress
Hatfield
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Henry D. Hatfield
Senate
United States
Republican Party
Robert MacDougle
Parkersburg
W. W. Smith
Huntington
Harry Scherr
Payne
Walter S. Hallanan
Cara L. Ebert
Charles J. Schuck
State Executive Committee
Sey
Kert
Pleasants
Cabell
Wood
Ma‘son
Mason, Wirt
Jackson
Roane
Flint
Wayne
Lincoln
Tyers
Moyal Grave in Florida
Tallahassee records mention Prince Achilia Murat, Napoleon’s nephew, buried in the city as part of Florida’s early colonial history. The article notes his arrival to help settle Florida and his subsequent death.
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Moyal
Florida
Tallahassee
Fla
Achilia Murat
Napoleon
Almerica
Shredded Wheat Ad Highlights Energy and Health
A vintage advertisement praises Shredded Wheat as a natural whole wheat cereal that fuels activity with carbohydrates and vitamins. It claims easy digestion, regularity from bran, and mental clarity, urging readers to start Shredded Wheat for lunch.
FDR to depart Sunday on Hawaii cruise from White House
President Franklin D Roosevelt plans to leave the White House Sunday night for a cruise to Hawaii aboard the Houston after finalizing actions on mortgage, railroad pension and widows orphans compensation measures. He will visit Puerto Rico and other locations, with exact dates pending, while cabinet and commissions are arranged.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hawaii
James
White House
Annapolis
Houston
Chesapeake Bay
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Haiti
Colombia
Panama Canal
Stork Exchange and Communications Commissions
FDR approves embargo on arms to Cuba amid unrest
Washington reports President Roosevelt issues an embargo on arms and munitions to Cuba to curb illicit shipments after a series of Havana bombings and violence during a tense political climate. Secretary Hull explains unsettled Cuba conditions necessitated the measure with licenses required for any shipments.
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FDR
Hull
Washington
Roosevelt
Republi
Cuba
Havana
Mendieta
Jefferson Caffery
Florida
Cosme de la Torriente
United States
Young Mother and Two Men Snatched From Chair
In Ossining during a tense period Mrs Anna Antonio awaits news as guards and family react to a developing case. Dan iel Prior, counsel, informs of a motion for a new trial based on a prison statement. District Attorney Delaney agrees a reprieve is warranted to allow the motion.
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Daniel Prior
New York City
Sachia
Anna Artonio
Chinese Labor Seeks End Of New Year Firing Custom
Nanking June 2. Chinese labor unions demand abolition of the century old practice allowing employers to discharge workers on the second day of the first moon with no notice. They brand the custom feudalistic and undemocratic. Traditionally bosses inform workers at a chicken dinner whether they keep or lose their jobs.
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Nanking
Fabor
Noted Actress Greta Dressler Nearing End of Career
A veteran of stage and screen, Mary Dressler faces a grave illness with support from Frances Marion who helped her rise to fame in Greta Garbo’s Anna Christie. Marion’s influence propelled Dressler to major roles in Min and Bill Caught Short and Tugboat Annie. Despite improvements, Dressler recently lost a key role as treatment continues amid serious health declines.
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Frances Marion
San Francisco
Hollywood
Miss Marion
Anna Christie
Greta Garbo
Miss Dressler
Marthy
British Youth urged to go fascist by newspaper man
In a Daily Mail article Viscount Rothermere praises fascism as a youth force, arguing youth must break the old political stranglehold. Malcolm MacDonald counters that ministers skew age analysis, noting most cabinet heads are not in the “middle sixties.” The Spectator critiques both sides while Sir Oswald Mosley prepares for elections, with Liverpool conservatives joining fascists.
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Rothermera
Oswald Mosiey
Seri
Party of Youth
Britain
Lord
Daily Mail
Rathermere
Malcolm MacDonald
National Labor News-Letter
Lord Rothermere
MacDonald
The
Spectator
Sir Oswald Mosley
Oswald
Wnresson
Durham
Sir Oswald
Liverpool
G. R. Kitchen
Prius
Donwald Mosley
Reid
Educer Gay
Mo Saffolk Feld
Dentist Slayer Condemned to Die in Electric Chair
Shawneetown June 1 1974 a decait judge sentenced Harold St Clair 30 a former Ohio convict to die in the electric chair for the motiveless murder of Dr Homer Meyer 55 Eldora. Judge Blaine Huffman said he must do his duty and offered no mercy.
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Shawneetown
Harold St. Clair
Ohio
Homer Meyer
Eldora
St. Clair
Blaine Huffman
Huffman
St Clair Pleads Guilty in Double Murder Case
October proceedings at llinds penitentiary hear St Clair enter a guilty plea as authorities prepared a second murder indictment against his traveling companion Mrs Ev slyn Anderson of Woodsboro Tex. Anderson denies knowledge of the slaying. Body of Dr Meyer found on his farm near Equality Illinois with two bullet wounds. St Clair admits the murder after arrest in New Orleans. He says the reason will die with him in the electric chair.
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Llinds Penitentiary
St. Clair
Evslyn Anderson
Woodsboro
Tex
Dr. Meyer
Witnesses Support Premier's Denial
In Edmonton on June 23 witnesses supported Premier J E Brownlee's denial of misconduct with Vivien MacMillan amid her seduction suit. Mrs Florence Brownlee testified she saw no misconduct and defended her husband. Fred Smailes said Brownlee did not seek favors for MacMillan. Emily Brown testified MacMillan was in the office only occasionally. Separate note: publisher Charles Campbell appealed a 300 fine for contempt tied to Edmonton Bulletin reports of the case.
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Edmonton
Aus
UFI
J. E. Brownlee
Vivien MacMillan
Florence Brownlee
Miss MacMillan
Miss MacMillen
Fred Smaile
Alberta
Smailes
Brownlee
Emily Brown
Machillan
Aske Appeal
Charles E. Campbell
Edmonton Bulletin
Today
W. C. Ives
Good Will Luncheon for Edward Benedict
Charleston Elks club hosted a luncheon yesterday with Studebaker dealers and Firestone agents in honor of Edward Benedict, a driver on the Elks goodwill tour. A companion was delayed by a wreck. two drivers were slated to pass through Charleston but could not attend. The Elk chapter extended an invitation to attend the Elks convention in Kansas City the week of July 16.
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Elks Club
Studebaker Automobile Dealers
Firestone Fire Dealers
Charleston
Edward Benedict
Elks
Itch Remedy Ad Targets Charleston Shoppers
An old advertisement warns Charleston readers about itch and offers Gates Bonative Wash at 60c for a large bottle. The copy promises relief from embarrassment and discomfort and urges readers to visit Potterfield's to buy the remedy.
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Potterfield'a
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Saetra
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Schnectady
Patrick St
Rae
Cat Headstore Growat
Scene Eee
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