Ranawne Players Hold First Public Try-Out
The Ranawne Players announce their 1998-99 season open public try-out tonight at sight o'clock at the Playhouse on Washington and Dickinson streets under William Mattison. The event invites any person wishing to audition for a part or future roles, regardless of previous participation, with casting for the opening play and talent to be registered for later production. Membership is not required for participation in the organization’s presentations.
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Playhouse
Washington and
Dickinson Streets
William Mattison
Harrison
Anazon
Kanawha
Town celebrates fliers rescue after Arctic trek
A Canadian University of Michigan team traced smoke signals to two pilots missing since August 19 after landing near Mt. Frann following fuel failure. They were rescued at Mt. Evang while a London telegraph notes uncertain safety in the Greater Rockford flight.
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Ewe Merle
Thale
Piora
Mt. Evang
Acre
Canada
North Atlantic
Wouthern
Cramer
Mt. Frann
Diane
Point Bukkertoppan
Cape Chidley
Arctic
Thousands See Legion Parade In West Virginia
Adjutant General H. B. Cormwell and Commander Al Haan lead West Virginia National Guard officials at the American Legion convention ball in the armory. Fairmont beats Scottdale 17 to 2 securing the Middle Atlantic pennant as Dall visits attend the district events with speeches expected from Major General Surmerall and former Governor Cornwall.
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H. B. Cormwell
West Virginia National Guard
al Haan
West Virginis
Fairmont
Scottdale
Xsromarrow Taoraing
Charles P. Surmmerall
United States Army
Paul
Io Legion
John J. Cornwall
Fairmont Club
Middle Atlantis League
Chicago Cuba
Legion
Hincheon
Cabinet In Pitiful Plight Faces Hoover Record
Fragmentary page reads as critics mock the cabinet’s power and fortune. Washington correspondents note similarity and triteness in statements. The piece hints at political maneuvering as aides echo national committee messaging.
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Besurocrata
Fone
Washington
Republcan National Committee
Hoover
Aimest
Madison Residents Host Social for Miss Patterson at Harless Home
Madison residents entertained with uneven bridge tables at the Clothier home Saturday honoring Miss Harriet Patterson of Long Island N Y guest of Mrs Robert Kay and Miss Helen Kay of Point Pleasant. The pink and white decor featured summer flowers as guests including Lt Herbert Wilson and Mrs Kay and many local residents. A later item notes a car accident injuring Mrs Holcomb and two daughters near Russellville Kentucky.
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W. F. Harless
Clothier
Harriet Fatterson
Long Island
Robert Kay
Helen Kay
Point Pleasant
Harless
Mise Harriat
Patterson, Sr
H.C. Kay
George Ottonrist
Herbert Wilson
Charteston
Lawrence Lawson
Afiss Lucile Lawan
Mesars
Jess Lynn
Willard Robison
Logan
Corey
E. G. Berkley
Nelle Harless
Anor Harless
Bill Nunnenkamp
Marloes
Brers Ant Lieutenant Wilson
Lucille Lawson
Dren
Portland
Thabat
Julian Chambers
Tenn
Chambers
Sidney Chambers
Pot. Pleasant
W. B. Horieas
Wits Nunnenkamp
Canada
New
Engling States
Mies Nelle Harness
Prirmont
Jack Pauley
Charleston
Matic Bon
J. W. Green
Jackson Street
C. A. Beers
Martha
Billy
Poremouth
Vine
Foster
Everette Cavell
Detroit
Ha MeQueen
Williamson
Anna Murphy
Philippi
Madison
Scott High School
Paint Creek
Madeline Berry
Fairmont
Opnt Javins
Marenhall College
Elia Savins
Huntington
Wyuls J. D'Tsa
New York City
C. L. Heatherlin
Qharieston
H. &. Lilly
Herber Street
Sessions
Gharieston
Edger Crouch
H. Crouch
Charlottesville
University of Virginis
Achioeal
E. C. Scott
Ashton
Bra
Scott
Mary Scott
Rabert Price
J.P. Clay
Chatham
Roy Sweeney
Chasleaton
Alen Pack
Wickham Avenue
Jo Pack
Grace Curtis
Mount Hops
Robert Harkleread
Helen Hicks
Jos Hicks
Bristol, Tenn
Mia. Walter Beale
Fireco
Yanks Drop Option on Lary and Reese
Los Angeles August 96 Wrigley Jr millionaire sportsman and owner of the Chicago National League declares the New York Yankees have dropped the option they held for Lyn Lary and Jimmy Reese from the Oakland club of the Pacific Coast League. The pair were to join the Yankees in spring. Jake Ruppert owner of the Yankees was said to be dissatisfied with their play. Ruppert forfeited 87000 in option money.
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Los Angeles
Wiliam Wrigley, Jr
New York Yankees
Lyn Lary
Jimmy Rease
Oakland
Yankees
Jake Ruppert
Western Rail Roaders Defer Strike Action
Chicago September 3 70 000 trainmen and conductors debated wage differences with western railroads. Joint conference adjourned delaying action until tomorrow with union officials preferring a peaceful settlement though a strike vote was taken and the outcome undetermined.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Brotherhood of Railway
Seven cars crash at Arden Downs race in Washington PA
Seven cars crashed through the fence during the annual 100 mile race at Arden Downs in Washington Pa. Tony Holge of Bridgeville won in 2 hours 16 minutes. C Wall of Washington took second, Bill Mewhs of Wellaburg third, Morciwon Burne of Washington Court House Ohis fourth, and Quinn Banka of Washington led at lap 210 before going through the fence.
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Washington
Arden Downs
Tony Holge
Bridgeville
Infant Lyons Funeral At Boncar For Baby Girl
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs HG Lyons of Carbon Gale died in Charleston hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday at Boncar with burial in the local cemetery. Also noted are services for Morris Bummera in South Charleston with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Clara Bowyer dies at home of granddaughter in Coalburg. Burial at Spring Hill cemetery with surviving Bowyer children listed.
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Morris Bummera
South Charleston
Sunset Memorial Park
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Clara Mae Hall
Coalburg
Punerel Geryicos
M. E. Sharen
Spring Hill
Tue Receared
Mys
Mary Brown
Hke Nannie Wilson
Ling
Barrthon Bowyer
Huntington
Janam Bowyer
Liang
Ernest Bowyer
Coalbure
Hewlett Chita
Mary Lou
Atvaid
James Hewlett
Crab Orchard
James
Edward
Margaret
Sarah
Wanda
Putnam Folks Plan Reunion At Providence Church
Putnam county residents plan an oneday reunion at Providence church four miles from Winfield next Sunday. Charleston former residents plan to attend with Rev. Weatherbhall officiating. Attendees will picnic at noon and greet old friends, with a sermon and addresses. Visitors from distance will be entertained with prepared baskets for dinner. dirt road access via St Albans to Winfield road.
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Putnam County
Providence Church
Winfield
Charleston
Weatherbhall
Gharleston
St. Albans
Winfield Road
Beckley Country Club plans and local obituaries mix
Becketty news item reports solicitors debating minimum funds for a new country club, with architect Fred Finding evaluating a nine hole layout on Colonel Ernest Chil 390 tract. Included are multiple bereavements and social notes from Beckley, Martinsville and Charleston, plus a long list of local residents attending events and visits.
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Bisck Kulgat
Singuné
Fred Finding
Ernest Chil
Value of Education Sees Education Pay Higher Salaries
New York report from Alpha Kappa Psi shows that more schooling generally yields higher income across professions such as business administration law medicine and philosophy. The survey of 7,390 individuals notes peak earnings by age and cautions against applying results to individuals while outlining varied income trajectories by education level.
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New York
Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity
Akier
Doctors of Philosophy
Arta Hkewise
Fraternity
Movie Musicians Strike Hits Chicago Theatres
Chicago labor leaders say 760 musicians may refuse to perform as 200 motion picture houses face expired contracts. No strike order issued yet after Darrow mediated talks and a federal injunction by Judge Wilkerson. Labor day crowds in downtown venues kept music constant where contracts remained valid.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Clarence Darrow
James H. Wilkerson
Wheeling Yet To Aid Smith Cause
Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen, former Rhine commander and head of the World War Veterans for Governor Smith, announced a nationwide slate of lieutenants at Democratic Nations headquarters. The plan aims to promote aggressive democracy per the Houston platform, with West Virginia chair S. E. Keyser of Wheeling named as state chairman.
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New York
Henry T. Allen
Rhine
National Organization of World War Veterans
Smith
Democratic Nations
Houston Platform
Allen
West Virginia
S. E. Keyser
Wheeling
Marshall County to Hold Heavy Court in Moundsville
Marshall County plans its heaviest term as two murder cases, six Prisor escapes, and about 40 felonies await grand jury action when the September circuit term opens in Moundsville. Prosecutor Lloyd Arnold calls it the heaviest court term in the county’s history.
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Moundsville
Marshall County
Lloyd Arnold
Alarm Scare Hits Hutchison and Morris at State House
Burglary alarm sounded as state treasurer Hutchison and assistant Hal Morris lingered after hours. Officials rushed to the treasurer’s office to find a pair of startled janitors and two men puzzled by the overly sensitive alarm. Hutchison says the bar handle triggered the alert during a quiet late evening.
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State Treasurer
W.H. Hutchison
Hal Morris
Hutchison
State Treasurer's Office
Hal Mors
Hal
Smith Attacked by Reformers Over Wilson Record
Washington Sept. 3 An open letter from Gimith William Sheate Chase of the Internations Reform Federation accuses the Democratic presidential nominee of misrepresenting Woodrow Wilsons veto of the Volstead act. Chase argues Wilsons veto reflected disapproval of prohibition as a policy and seeks to correct the public record for Governor Smith and the nation.
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Abd Ei
Gimith William
Sheate Chase
Internations Reform Federation Today
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Chase
Wilson
Smithne
Chusa Fe
Plane brings mail from French liner He de France
A seaplane with mail from the French liner He de France arrived at Boston quarantine after being catapulted from the steamer off Halifax at 6 45 AM. The flight saved more than 24 hours in mail transportation between Halifax and New York.
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Boston
He de France
Bam
Halifax
New York
District Attorney to Probe Slaying in Pittsburgh
Samuel HF Gardner, Pittsburgh district attorney, returns from vacation to take charge of the investigation into the slaying of Dr. Henry RB Dapper, 37, Carrick, who was killed weeks ago. Premier Venizelos Struck by Dengue in Greece Epidemic.
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Samuel HF. Gardner
Pacific Coast
Henry RB. Dapper
Carrick
Stricke
Athens
Greece
Mleutherios Venizelos
Armament Bill Foresees Senate Passage
Chicago views a projected armament bill: 16 coruliers of 10,000 tons each and an aircraft carrier. Rep Sproul predicts Senate approval in the coming session during remarks at the Fleet Reserve Association convention. Rep Britten, new naval affairs chair, surveys continental naval trends to guide U.S. policy.
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W. Sprout
Senate
Fleet Reserve Association
Sproul
Fred Britten
Naval Affaire
Congress
Senator Neely Joins Democratic Outing in Clarksburg
United States Senator Benster B. M. Neely of Fairmont accepted an invitation to join Cabell County Democrats in a Tiger excursion out of Huntington next Thursday, according to advices received at Democratic state headquarters. The report places Neely in Clarksburg for the outing and notes the support from state officials.
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United States
Benster
BE Neely
Fairmont Hay
Cabell
Huntington
Nun Killed in Allentown Auto Crash in Front of Convent
A nun from St Johns Catholic orphanage Philadelphia was killed when struck by a car in front of St. Ursula convent Fountain Hill nun on first visit home was struck by a machine driven by Peter Foam send Bethlehem the driver of the other car. A separate Oslo dispatch says Commander Byrd will honor Roald Amundsen by carrying the Norwegian flag on his South Pole expedition.
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Bister
Mary Majélla
St. Johns Catholic Orphanage
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St. Ursula Convent
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Fountain Hill
Joseph Fitcher
Peter Foamsend
Bethlehem
Amundsen
Universal Service
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Oslo
Byrd
Aftenpost
Roald Arsundsen
Jugoslavs oppose Zogu rise angering Belgrade
BELGRADE September 3 Foreign minister Bojislav Marinkovic said Yugoslavia will not tolerate Ahmed Bey Zogu becoming King of the Albanians. He cited a Trane incident that harmed relations, noting a cabinet council acts to address the renewed tensions amid Albanian provocations. In Wheeling a thief snatched 67d from the purse of Justice Squire T. Be Corrigan during lunch.
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Jugoslavia
Ahmed Bey Zogu
Bojislav Marinkovic
Iaid Albanian
Tirane
Jugoslavian
Albanis
Squire T. Be
Corrigan
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