Lake mystery solved after drowning scare at dam lake
A Flemington man swam at Pleasant Creek mouth and lost his clothes. Galloway's Dorsey Hilly saw the pile of garments and notified deputies, who traced the items to a possible drowning and later confirmed a missing person case amid broader war news and political debate.
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Shérill Lee E. Bennett
Taylor and
Barbour
Flemington
Pleasant Creek
Galloway
Dorsey Hilly
Bennett
Coal Company
Party Boss Heads Shore Resort Political Bash
A fragment from page one notes a jovial man who has led Republican politics for 33 years hosting a big party at a shore resort. The excerpt hints at worry over the size of his guest list and the social impact of the gathering.
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Shore
Vitamin Deficiency Debate Highlights United States Diet
A June Washington gathering of diet experts reviewed vitamin deficiency in America and urged a diet rich in protective foods. Health officials cited hospital case counts to challenge fears of widespread starvation, noting only scattered deficiency diagnoses across several states and hospital systems.
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Washington
Clondshing
Purran
America
Iery
Baltimore
Tn & Famoté Hospital
General California
United States
M. O
Debonair Johnson Weds Flossie in Atlantic City Church
The celebrated Johnson and Miss Osbeck wed at First Presbyterian Church Atlantic City. After the ceremony he hosted hundreds at his 20 room bungalow as guests enjoyed lavish fare prepared by staff including Louis Kessel. The scene featured champagne, ice filled baths and a busy crowd at the couple’s home. The Lear Jewelry store is noted as watch inspector for railroads with a wide array of appliances and appliances advertised.
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Miss Osbeck
First Presbyterian Church
Atlantic City
Debonair Johnson
Flossie
Barkeeper Johnson
Louis
Louie the Lug
Lear Jewelry
Baltimore and Ohio
Maryland
Servel Electrolux
Narge
Zenith
RCA Victor
Norge
Robert Montgomery Joins U S Embassy Staff In London
American actor Robert Montgomery arrived in London in naval lieutenant uniform to join the U S embassy staff as a naval attaché. He previously served as a volunteer ambulance driver in France and landed after a bomber flight from Newfoundland, enhancing the embassy’s growing posts.
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London
Robert Montgomery
United States
Montgomery
France
England
Newfoundland
Loar Jewelry celebrates fifth anniversary with gifts
The fifth anniversary of the purchase of Loar Jewelry by Abe Tackett and George H. Coulson was celebrated today. The public was invited to share in the birthday as many attractive free gifts were offered by the progressive business.
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Loar Jewelry
Abe Tackett
George H. Coulson
Point Pleasant Takes Over Own Water Plant
Point Pleasant assumes operation of its water supply system with Mayor B. W. Krodel as manager after residents approved a 325000 bond issue to buy the system, fund repairs, extend service, and retire sewer bonds. The water system was bought for 180000 from Point Pleasant Water and Light. Public Service Commission approved a water rate increase to remove a sewer service charge.
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Point Pleasant
B. W. Krodel
Krodel
Morgantown Firms Win State Charters
Two Morgantown businesses received state charters from the secretary of state. K. C. & J. Lumber Company, capitalized at 5,000 dollars, incorporated by Joseph Kottler, R. M. Haynes of Morgantown and J. E. Casebeer of Shinnston. Charles F. Zeller Manufacturing Company, 10,000 dollars, to produce glass novelties and toys, incorporated by Charles F., H. F., and Lyria Zeller, all of Morgantown.
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Charleston
Morgantown
K. C. & J. Lumber Company
Grant District
Monongalia County
Joseph Kottler
R. M. Haynes
J. E. Casebeer
Shinnston
Charles F. Zeller Manufacturing Company
Charles F
H. F
Lyria Zeller
Strikers On Probation After Violence Case
Martinsburg dispatch reports that seven Interwoven Stocking Company strikers were released on probation after completing one month of nine month terms for violence during the spring shutdown. Eight men were sentenced. John Barthlow was released early for ill health. Dennis Hanshew faces trial August 7 on violence charges. he pleads innocent.
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Martinsburg
Joe O'Leary
Paul Kline
Giles Pifer
William Hanshaw
Bobby Lamp
Larry Rogers
Elva Bennett
John Barthlow
Whiting C. Faulkner
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
CIO
Dennis Hanshew
Body of Point Pleasant Girl Found In Ohio River
Gladys Bates a 23 year old resident of Point Pleasant was found dead in the Ohio River near the city. Coroner R W Eschenaur listed drowning as the cause and said a formal inquest is not expected.
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Claire Beringer
New York City
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Jack March
Pelham
Robert Decker
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Gladys Bates
R. W. Eschenaur
Tragedy Near River Shore Ends Search For Girl
A Point Pleasant high school graduate from 1938 died after being under medical care for months. Her body was found about 20 feet from shore by her brother Edward Bates 20 after investigators spotted a riverbank footprint. Her mother Mrs Mary Bates also survives.
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Point Pleasant High School
Edward Bates
Mary Bates
Webster Springs Man Gets Conservation Post
Webster Springs resident Andrew H. McCutcheon is named the tenth secretary of the West Virginia Conservation Commission by Conservation Commissioner T. D. Gray. He succeeds John D. Alderson who resigned to become deputy clerk of the state court of claims. McCutcheon has eight years with the bureau of internal revenue as assistant chief field officer in Martinsburg Huntington and Parkersburg. appointment effective today.
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Charleston
T. D.gray
Andrew H. McCutcheon
Webster Springs
The
Conservation Commission
McCutcheon
John D. Alderson
Richwood
State Court of Claims
Bureau of Internal Revenues
Martinsburg
Huntington
Parkersburg
Strong Canadian Force Reaches British Shore
A BRITISH PORT August 1. The Canadian army's Third division arrived in the United Kingdom after a swift Atlantic crossing to join the Canadian corps. The troops form one of the empire's strongest formations and traveled in the second large convoy to pass the North Atlantic danger zone unmolested within a month.
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United Kingdom
North Atlantic
Skaggs and Company unveil table top grill and auto shutoff coffee maker
Skaggs & Company promotes a coffee maker that self shuts off and keeps coffee hot until use along with a table top grill designed for effortless cooking. The items showcase convenience and modern kitchen tech in a single sales pitch.
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Skaggs & Company
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