Mrs. Laura Louden Dies at 77 in Grafton Home
Laura Smith Louden 77, daughter of Col James K. Smith, died at 11 a.m. at the old Smith home 1138 West Main after a ten day illness. She lived in Washington Pennsylvania and was visiting Grafton when stricken. Survived by husband A. H. Louden, two sisters Mrs W N Burdett and Miss K Smith, a niece Miss Lila Love of Grafton, and cousin James Percy Love of Creek Michigan. Born in Fet, lifelong resident. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. at home conducted by Rev J T Carr of Clarksburg, interment Bluemont cemetery under G T Nett. Flowers omitted. Pallbearers Gene W Dod, B F Poe, J Lee Evans, Lee Love, Clyde Gilbert, C F Kunst.
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Washington
Grafton
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James Percy
Creek
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Hor County
Matthias Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
J. T. Carr
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Bluemont Cem
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Gene W. Dod
B. F. Poe
J. Lee Evans
Lee
Na Clyde Gilbert
C. F . Kunst
Young Girl Elopement on Freight Train Ends
Marion Ohio August report describes thirteen year old Cora Lee Wel in, from Hollow Kentucky, eloping on a freight train ten days earlier. She was enroute back toward home when authorities halted the journey and meaningfully ended the episode.
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Marion, O
Cora Lee Welin
Hom Hollow
Train Elopement Involves Walter Ray and an Unnamed Partner
A 32 year old unemployed coal miner Walter Ray, jailed for illegal train riding, plans an elopement with an unnamed partner. The record notes Ray's imprisonment and the flighty romance amid rail environment.
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Walter Ray
Ray
No Stoppages Pledge Ends GM UAW CIO Talks
Detroit August 5 The CIO UAW and General Motors reach a settlement guaranteeing no work stoppages for the 1940 model season. The pact includes wage increases for skilled workers, no discrimination against strikers, and bargaining recognition for GM plants. Union votes on ratification are pending, with broad support expected. Restoring production will rehired 150,000 workers as retooling completes.
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CIO
United Auto Workers
General Motors Corp
Uaw-Cio
Uaw-Afl
Escapee Vandervort Feared Dead After Farm Break
In London on August 5, fugitive Louis Vandervort, an escapee from the London prison farm, is being hunted with belief he may be dead. Acting Superintendent Price says the search, aided by a posse, has recaptured two of his three companions and extended across more than five miles, with bleeding noted from a fall during the escape. Two others, Harold Curtner and Nathan King, were recaptured and returned to the prison farm.
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Vandervort
T. J. Price
Price
Harold Curtner
Miami County
Nathan King
Arrests and repairs mark Lima incident and church program
A railroad detective arrest followed by an escape in Lima as Charles Adomack, 41, of Cuyahoga County, was identified among suspects. Hours later a field discovery occurred. Meanwhile a local pastor reports completion of a church repair program including carpeting painting exterior and interior woodwork with services and speakers planned all day.
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Lima
Charles Adomack
Cuyahoga
Virginia Man Sentenced To Serve 10 Days In Jail
John L. Sullivan of Harrisonburg Virginia was arrested on West Main Street by city police at 10 35 last night for pan handling and vagrancy. He pleaded guilty before Mayor P F Gillispie and was sentenced to ten days in the county jail after failing to pay a ten dollar fine plus costs.
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John L. Sullivan
Harrisonburg
West Main Street
P. F. Gillispie
Sullivan
Knottsville Church Plans Renovation Celebration
Knottsville Methodist church announces completion of renovations and will celebrate the restored facilities. Details include date and activities for parishioners, with church leaders inviting the community to join in the event at the Knottsville site.
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Knottsville Church
Crescent Club Changes Hands at Lygart Dam
Ray Shreve of Buckhannon purchases the Crescent Club from former owner Joe Shomate, who sold on July 28, with Harold Warner of Weston assisting in management. Old employees are retained and the club’s popularity is expected to continue.
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Lygart Dam
Ray Shreve
Buckhannon
Joe Shomate
Shreve
Harold Warner
Weston
Emrick Named Company Head At Grafton Feed and Storage
Emrick, formerly supervisor of stores, is elected vice president and general manager and becomes a board member. He brings extensive experience in purchasing and distribution of food merchandise and will have full charge of operations. Ray C. Cole is elected secretary treasurer effective August 2. He has long service with the company and his promotion recognizes ability and trustworthiness.
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Grafton Feed and Storage
Emrick
Exin
Ray C. Cole
Cole
Americans II protests at Japanese consulate general
Reports describe protests against anti Americanism in Kaifeng bowing to anti American sentiment. About 20 American missionaries are in Henan Province city with mission properties and US commercial enterprises. Unconfirmed reports claim anti American demonstrators attacked Yochow mission property near Chenglingki on the Yangtze river.
House Passes Cononur It Shift To Three-Year Employment
The House approved a measure altering unemployment and old age benefits. It would raise the employment tax rate to one and a half percent next January, cap employer unemployment tax at the first $3,000 paid per worker, and cost about 1.5 billion over five years. It pivots to start old age and disability payments in 1940, extend monthly benefits to aged spouses, widows, children, and dependent parents, and allows workers over 65 to keep paying into old age insurance to build reserves for future benefits.
Tensions Rise Over American Security in Japan China Talks
July 20 reports note Americans fear for safety and property as Japanese consulates plan to curtail permits for Americans in occupied areas in retaliation for the 1911 tariff. Japanese press in Tientsin shows officers angry at Britain, saying Tokyo talks stalled and Japan may not safeguard British interests in China.
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Tientsin
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Japan
China
Doomed Farm Robbery Ends In Fatal Shot Wounding Woman
Elizabeth Collins, 18, worked as a receptionist at a Homesteads West 46th street office. Nugent tried to pull a gun during a hold up near Elkins farms. The weapon discharged wounding Collins in the jaw. Nugent fled but was captured by passersby and police. He faces homicide and felonious assault charges along with robbery and army act violations.
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Nugent
Quiet note hints at 1940 campaign attitude
A fragmentary line suggests a pay related action and a message sent while observers speculate on a faint hint of his stance toward the 1940 campaign. The wording implies subtle political sentiment perceived by some observers.
Revenue outlook notes 1939 moratorium impact
The report discusses back taxation and land being placed on the land books after tax moratoria ending in 1937. The 1939 moratorium act is unlikely to place much land on the books before 1940. The commission forecasts reduced revenues, mainly from counties for general relief.
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James
Spend Record Shows Yearly Appropriation Decline
The document reports the appropriation for the year beginning July 7 at 1.7556 billion dollars, a sharp contrast to the prior fiscal year’s 3.7406 billion dollars, highlighting a substantial decrease in spending.
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Evililirra Swan
Wiuey
Rescue Efforts Continue After Tunnel Collapse
Four thought continued from page one early yesterday. Rescuers, tunneling through the clogged shaft with picks and shovels, said it might be several days before they could repair the damage and reach trapped workers.
Moscow talks stall over indirect aggression pact
MOSCOM envoy Sir William Leeds carries new instructions from the Foreign Office as Moscow talks on an indirect aggression pact continue to stall. The aim is to clear the way for agreement once military talks wrap up, with hopes for a defined framework prevailing.
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Auo
Dors Panayuo
Sador
William Leeds
Moscow
Foreign Office
William
Indiana Delegates Gather For Three Day Party Convention
The Young Party reports 1500 to 2000 Indiana delegates eager to back ex governor McNutt for federal security administrator. Texas may back Roosevelt or Garner. Missouri backs Clark. Oklahoma supports Senator Josh Lee. Roosevelt invited but unavailable.
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Barr
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
Texas
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Bennet Champ Clark
Josh Lee
McNutt
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