Squires Family Reunion at Riverside Beach in Preston County
The Squires Reunion will be held Sunday August 13 at Riverside Beach on U S Route 50 east of Grafton West Virginia and 14 miles west of Redhouse Maryland The event gathers Squires families from Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland and several West Virginia counties with games swimming boating and a prize for the oldest and youngest attendees The program runs 11 00 to 3 30 including devotional service picnic lunch music athletic contests and a business session Rev A G Becker visiting guest and local club happenings also noted
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Squires Family
Squires
Ajy Riverside Beach
Squires Family Group
Preston County
Iyie
Grafton
W. Va
Redhouse
Riverside Beach
West Virginia
Cheat River
Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Preston
Monongalia
Marion
Taylor, Barpour
Harrison, Lewis
Lucian M. Squires
Newburg
Philippi
Elk Pike
Coy McDaniel
Freight Rate Cuts by B and O for Livestock Shipments
The B and O freight department announces reductions in livestock rates from West Virginia to Pittsburgh with a 10000 pound minimum on sheep in single decks and 15000 pound minimum on mixed carloads. A special Tuesday train provides overnight service to Pittsburgh for Wednesday markets. Agents south of Grafton and Clarksburg including Charleston division will advance truck charges for livestock delivery to rail. Starting August 15 shipments to Baltimore and Jersey City will also incur advances.
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B. & O. Railroad Company
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Grafton
Clarksburg
Charleston
Baltimore
Jersey City
Deny Federal Price Control Sanctioned by Industry Faction
Washington reports deny a public claim that factions including Jack C. Blalock and John B. Elliott support federal price regulation of petroleum. The statement clarifies their opposition to a proposed industry code backing price controls, aligning with Hugh S. Johnson’s office in oil matters.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Jack C. Blalock
John B. Elliott
Blalock
Elliott
Hugh 5. Johnson
Wn der Blalock
Maryland Man Held For Extortion Attempt
Fred L. Otto a 60 year old New Germany resident was arrested in Oakland on a charge of attempting to extort $1000 from Dr N R Davis of Grantsville. The arrest followed a five day probe by State's Attorney Walter W Dawson and Sheriff Walter H Hoeftling after Dr Davis received a threatening note.
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Oakland
Fred L. Otto
New Germany
N. R. Davis
Grantsville
Walter W. Dawson
Walter H. Hoeftling
iPr Davis
Letter Demanded Money at New Germany Church Steps
A letter signed Clu Clan Comity demanded money be placed under the steps of the Reformed Church at New Germany on July 27. The state’s attorney said Otto confessed to sending the letter.
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Clu
Reformed Church
New Germany
Otto
Salem College students visit friends across towns
Carl Sergent of Salem College visits Bus Martin on Pearl street over the weekend. Mary Sterling of Morgantown stays with Mrs. Lanham on Pearl street, with Mrs. Lanham and Glenhope Sterling returning from Morgantown. Clyde Ramsey from Raleigh hosts at Pearl street. Janie Cline, WVU student, visits Morgantown friends. Ed Thomas, William Murray, Harry Fleming, Vivian Campbell of Grafton and Miss Russell of Morgantown visit Morgantown friends.
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Carl Sergent
Salem College
Bus Martin
Pearl Street
Mary Sterling
Morgantown
Lessie Martin Lanham
Clyde Ramsey
Raleigh, N. C
Bus" Martin
Ed. Thomas
William Murray
Harry Fleming
Vivian Campbell
All of
Grafton
Miss Russell
Road Meeting At Court House In Taylor County
County Road Supervisor W O Bolin County Commissioners and the welfare board meet this afternoon at the court house to set up road work plans. Bolin returned from Charleston where he conferred with State Road Commissioner E L Bailey and learned the budget available for roads this year.
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Court House
W. O. Bolin
Welfare Board
Bolin
Charleston
E. L. Bailey
Taylor County
Martial Law Declared After Managua Arsenal Explosions
In Managua Nicaragua Aug 2 martial law was declared after explosions at the Campo de Marte arsenal caused damage and left four national guardsmen injured. About 500 guards were moved from Leon to Managua and guards were posted at the arsenal as authorities ordered an investigation. Early reports claimed up to 30 guardsmen injured or killed, but officials later said there were no fatalities and only four injuries.
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Managaua
Nicaragua
Campo de Marteo
National Guard
Mannagua
Leon
Settlement Reached in Hawk's Nest Silicosis Claims
Fayetteville August 2. Settlement of claims by about 150 workmen totaling roughly 3.25 million dollars in silicosis suits against Rinehart and Dennis Contracting Company of Charlottesville Virginia was announced. Lump sum payments of 130000 to 146 workers or heirs will be issued with 201 more examined. Payments arranged in three classes based on silicosis stage with ranges up to 1000 for a single case. The jury could not agree in the only silicosis trial.
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Fayetteville
Hawk's Nest
Rinehart and Dennis Contracting Company
Charlottesville
Mrs Hovatter Dies At 82 In Thornton Home
Mrs Phoebe Ellen Hovatter 82 died Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at her son Henry F Hovatter's home on Sandy Creek after four weeks illness. Born July 15 1851 in Taylor County to George and Mary Brown she was widow of Jacob Hovatter. Surviving children include Rolphus Hovatter Fairmont L Ward Hovatter Cumberland Dallas J Hovatter Princeton Oscar L Hovatter Elkins and Mrs Margaret Cree Bridger Montana. Funeral at United Brethren Church Clemtown Thursday 2 30 with Revs Lois Luzader Lloyd Myers officiating. Burial in church cemetery Bartlett Funeral Co. in charge.
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Mr. Wilson
Vivian Bunner
Helen Frazier
Billie Mitter
Carter Peters
Miss Bunner
Southern Methodist Church
Addlington
Sidney Williamson
Weaver
Davis
Phoebe Ellen Hovatter
Henry F. Hovatter
Sandy Creek
Called Brethren Church
Rolphus Hovatter
Fairmont
L Ward Hovyatter
Cumberland
Mr. Dallas J
Princeton
Er L
Elkins
Henry F
Margaret Cree
Bridger
Montana
United Brethren Church
Clemtown
Lois Luzader
U. B. Church
Lloyd Myers
Knottsville
Taylor County Board of Trade Formed at County Meeting
The Taylor County Board of Trade organized at a county courthouse meeting electing Frank M. Hollis secretary and J. Leslie Loar as vice president. Dues set at 20 dollars per year. four committees named Industrial Membership Trade Relations Civic with members listed and a new member drive announced.
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Taylor County Board of Trade
Court House
Ordx
E. Bailey Wyckoff
Frank M. Hollis
Geo. T. Vance
L. J. Loar
Lee E. Bennett
E. C. Waugh
H. R.warder
John W. McCafferty
Curtis Lambert
J. Walter, Jr
H. C. Compton, Jr
G. T. Vance
James T. Murphy
Joseph L. Evans
Max Rau
John K. Burdet
Chester S. Lord Struck By Death Veteran Editor and Regent
Garden City New York August 2 1930 Chester S Lord 83 former managing editor of the New York Sun and longtime chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents died at his home He served on the Sun staff 1872 to 1913 and was managing editor from 1880 He was a regent 1896 to 1904 and from 1909 onward named chancellor in 1921 Known as Boss Lord he shaped metropolitan journalism across two generations with bold methods.
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Garden City
N. Y
Chester S. Lord
New York Sun
Board of Regents
State of New York
H Lord
the Sun
Prosecution Ends In Costello Trial
In Salem Massachusetts the Costello murder trial opened after a motion for acquittal was denied. Defense counsel William G. Clark outlined the plan including a potential future testimony by Jessie B. Costello to deny Edward J. McMahon’s claims of an affair. The fire captain was found dead in his Peabody home February 17 and the widow was arrested a month later.
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Salem
Mass
Jessie B. Costello
Slayer
William G. Clark
Edward J. McMahon
Peabody
McMahon
Aimee Semple McPherson Returns From World Tour
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton arrived back in Los Angeles sobbing and thinner, greeted by Angelus Temple followers. Her husband David Hutton sang with chorus girls and avoided comment on divorce rumors as she spoke of support and faith amid their strained marriage.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Hutton
Angelus Temple
David Hutton
Hollywood
Milk code challenge tests Roosevelt plan legality
An association for independent milk dealers filed the first court action to test the legality of Roosevelt administration programs. They seek to block government prosecution for not meeting the new milk code's minimum price of 10 cents a quart in the Chicago area.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Five thousand queue at Pittsburgh H O L C office
The Pittsburgh district Home Owners Loan Corporation opened to heavy demand with about five thousand people visiting the office. Office manager J. S. Baughman said ten people were waiting at 6 30 am and the line ran down the street by 9 am.
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Farm Loan Office
Pittsburgh
Home Owners Loan Corporation
J. S. Baughman
Millionaire Urschel recalls nine days in kidnap hideout
Oklahoma City report says Charles Urschel was held blindfolded and handcuffed for nine days in a back woods shack after his wife paid the full ransom. Details kept secret. ransom possibly 75 000 to 100 000 dollars as federal operatives pursued the case. Urschel described the release and return trip with two armed men, who warned of shooting if officers appeared. Mrs. Urschel celebrated his safe return. she had paid the entire ransom.
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Oklahoma City
Charles P. Urschel
Trip
Urschel
T. B. Slick
Slick
Wilcateters
Evening Refreshments Menu and Salads Guide
Meal plan lists breakfast luncheon and dinner items with recipes for a fruit salad cottage cheese salad and stuffed tomatoes. Includes ingredients amounts cooking steps and bake times. Ends with evening refreshments of frozen fruit salad cream cheese sandwiches coffee and mint candies.
My Beauty Hint From Summer Skin Advice
A summer guide advises a milky white complexion via fruits vegetables milk and dairy dishes such as custards. It recommends minimal cosmetics beyond lipstick, sun protection, and washing the face with rain and fog like English girls to maintain fairness.
Merchants of Philippi Back Recovery Plan
Philippi August 2 Local hardware dealers from Philippi signed up in the uniform hours campaign under the national industrial recovery act. Retail shops will open at 8 a m and close at 5 p m on week days with Saturdays and day-before-holidays extended to 9 p m. Local grocery and clothing stores also signed their agreements.
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Philippi
Clarksburg
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Coral Parrish Montgomery
A. G. Becker
el Paso
Texas
Robert Love
Becker
Lrst Presbyterian Church
F. J. Turvander
Mr. Love
Webster Springs
Buckhanna
Lindy Club
Effie Jones
Maple Avenue
Cline Gough
Mary Emerson
Frank Emerson
Beame
Wilbert Newcome
J. E. Newe
New- Bee
Guskey
Carr China Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Blalock and
Janie Cline
West Virginia University
Arsenal
Bartlett Funeral Company
Newboft
Costello
Aimee
Arthur Seeligson
Vly
Tolay 22
Norman
Mae
Dearborn Plaza
Gold Coast
Apts
Lincoln Park
Fair Grounds
Dearborn Street
Personal Finance Co
Daveny Building
Monroe, Street
Mra
Alexander George
Ben H. Franz
W. Main
Big Ben
Westclox
Jean
Merchants OF
Jolliffe
Kayser & Gordon National
Silk & Cebanese
S & Slips
Shantung
Solliffe’s
Airhont
W.V
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