Davis and Elkins College name changes and road plans
The Finance Committee at Davis and Elkins College elected Dr. R B Purdum head of chemistry and formed a three member committee with the Board, faculty, and Alumni each naming three. The piece also covers name changes in states and territories, Appalachian proposals for West Virginia, and West Virginia road improvements with emphasis on rural sights, relief funding, and supervisor duties. It notes four guiding road principles and asserts political influence will not secure road jobs.
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Davis and Elkins ‘College
R. B.irdum
Purdum
France
al Feady
Kump
Bailey
Smith
Francis W. Turner
State Department
Beate Road Commission
Campaign push for national recovery board roles expands
An extensive drive claims 13 000 civic groups enlist to back a plan making the N A insignia a required trademark on all merchandise. President Roosevelt drafted nine state recovery board volunteers and urged immediate acceptance via telegrams. The effort targets broad retailer coverage under wage and commerce rules.
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Johnson
Roosevelt
State Recovery Board
State of
Bailey
Kump
Proposal to Rename Places Faces Legal Hurdles
The United States Geographic Board stated it opposes changes to place names preferring local usage. A new name would require state legislative action, congressional ratification, and board acceptance, a process the board notes deters disputes. It warns residents may keep using older forms like West Virginia despite official changes.
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Tennessee
Pranklin
Oklahoma
Puerto Rico
Porto Rico
United States
Hispaniola
Haiti
Hatian
Dominican
Isle
West Virginia
Appala
Chia
Vandalia
Virginia
C. Bascom Slemp
Eau Wgofes
Appalachia
Wins
Ginia
North Carolina
Tepneay
United States Geographic Board
Sam
Congress
Geographic Board
Paine
Minion
New highway equipment and methods conference highlights
At the conference the focus was on the secondary road system created from county and district highways. It was clarified that this system will receive attention and support under the new program, outlining plans for improved maintenance and construction techniques.
Two Suspects Face Charges in WV Murder Case
A report continues on two suspects linked to a murder case. Frazier denies knowledge of the crime as West Virginia officials pursue charges and details unfold from page one.
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West Virginia
Frazier
Lawn Fete At Thornton M. E. Church Planned
On Friday evening August 4 the Epworth league of Thornton M. E. Church hosts a lawn fete on the church lawn. Ice cream cakes pies and hamburgers will be for sale. The public is invited to attend.
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Epwortheague’' Bf
Thornton M. E. Church
Thornton “Church
Plan to bar demonstrators from private property sparks clashes
Yesterday outbreaks drew national guardsmen back from patrol to riot calls and order restoration. Special deputies fired guns and used tear gas as workers attempted to reach the mines, with scores of shots reported.
Federal Officials Consider Union Guides in Coal Strike
National guardsmen and local police may coordinate with a selected force of 2000 miners as union guides. Gen Hugh S Johnson addresses Harrisburg amid strike tensions. Frick Coke closes Fayette county mines indefinitely for worker protection, as pickets clash with deputies and the strike widens to eight counties with 30000 to 49900 workers on strike.
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Hugh 8. Johnson
Harrisburg
Washington
H. C. Frick,Coke Company
Fayette County
Frick
Lovis Padorsky
Counnties
Unéan
Kenneth W. Mameyer
Pinchot
Barbers and Beauticians Fix County Hours
Barbers and beauticians aligned with Roosevelt recovery plans and set a working day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Prices rise to 50 cents for haircuts and 25 cents for shaves. List of subscribing shops and members follows.
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Roosevelt
Elkins Christian church wins ten-week Bible school contest
Elkins Christian church defeated Grafton Christian church in a ten week attendance contest by 17 points, with the schools tied until the final Sunday. The two churches, guided by Rev. B. E. Hanes, will hold an all-day basket dinner at Belington park soon.
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Elkins Christian Church
Grafton Christian Church
Elkins
Grafton
Belington Park
B. E. Hanes
Rail Labor Debate Promises National Code Discussion
Continued from page one, rail labor talks focus on the altitude of the railroads. A national code for railway workers is likely to be prominently discussed, though the speaker cannot predict specific actions or railroad attitudes. Action is needed.
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Page One
Police Battle Mrs Price Injured in Auto Crash
Mrs W Price of Scarbro a Fayette county delegate is hospitalized in Roanoke Va after an automobile accident while aiding her brother W Worth Smith Jr in his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia She has a broken ankle and scalp wounds and is described as recovering in the hospital.
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Charleston
W. Price of
Scarbro
House of Delegates
Fayette County
Roanoke
State House
W. Worth Smith, Jr
Virginia
Lewis County Assessments Show Big Gains This Year
Weston August 2 A report from Lewis county assessor Joseph Steinbeck shows total valuations rose to 30 372 780 in 1933 from 26 971 658 in 1932 an increase of 3 401 122 driven by gains in public utilities offset by declines in real estate and personal property. Public utility valuation climbed to 15 618 000 from 12 107 608.
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Weston
Joseph Steinbeck
Lewis County
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Pagan Commission
Ites
New Rochelle
Leo Frazier
Charles Harper
Roy Shamblin
Ralph Harper
Harper
J. L. Rhodas
Riply
Henry Cano
Huntington
Cano
W. Va
Vincent Lewis
Ralph
Moundsville
GL. Dudley
Miller’s Shoe Sale
Wales
Brann
Goldfort
J. C. Nith
Weyenburg
Selby
Enna Jetticks
Virginia Lee
C. V. Miller
Teffield
Liccart & Myaes Tonacco Co
Barbers
Beauticians
F. Heid
W. T.-Bolyart
Alvey Jacobe G
R. Kinsey
H.C. Dempsey
Ai $, Sarbella
T. B. Utsinger
Ada Bolyard
R. ©. Beard
H. J. Utterback
Lynette Kimble
Walter Frank
Alexander Zekan
Eva Gerard
Arthur Ball
Guy Bartlett
G. W. Deane
James T. Murphy
William Poole
Joe Benilock
Grafton and
Sidrow
General Radio
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
of Wildwood, N. J
North Jersey
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesterfield
Cigarelle
Bald Maer
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