Endorsement for Watkins as interim judge in Taylor County
The Taylor County Bar Association endorses Attorney W. Merle Watkins for appointment by Governor Conley as ad interim judge of the Circuit Court for this district. The group argues the temporary appointment should be the strongest available, aiming to minimize political strife and align with the forthcoming November election. Watkins has twenty five years’ practice, strong public reputation, and broad support from local bar and citizens. The piece notes party dynamics in Taylor and Barbour counties and the likely Republican control of the district nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Merle Watkins
Taylor County Bar Association
Conley
Warren B. Kittle
Barbour County
Kittle
Taylor County
Taylor
Barbour
Watkins
Debate on Primary Reform and State Government Efficiency
A column urges reform of Iowa's primary laws after the Republican state convention. It advocates one voter registration every four years, county registration by assessors, and reducing office counts via the short ballot. It also backs governor appointments for key posts with senate approval, plus fee changes for primary candidates to streamline elections and cut costs.
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Platform Committee
State Senate
Dudges
Supreme Court
Ais
Reforming Primary Law Seen as Key to Good Government
The piece argues for reforming the present primary law to cure its ills while advancing state governance. It contends that working people and women voters would not abandon primaries and urges the legislature to enact sane, politic changes to public official selection. It notes farmer observers and editorials weighing Beegle’s summary and Garner’s policy views amid broader national finance concerns.
Willard backs plan for phased eastern rail consolidation
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad urges a rapid consolidation of eastern railroads under four-system control. He argues trunk lines could gain effective oversight without extra costs, while the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs decades of investigations and competing plans.
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Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Willard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Independent grocer endures hard times and unpaid bills
The piece, cited by Bob Carl W. Dipman of The Progressive Grocer at a Rochester convention, notes independent retailers face low demand, unpaid accounts, and chain-store competition yet remain viable. It praises the hard-headed business acumen of neighborhood grocers and suggests they will rebound when prosperity returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carl W. Dipman
Progressive Grocer
Rochester
N. Y
Fairmont Times
Prevent Forest Fires Warns Against Firefighting Only
A brief urges preventive measures over funding more crews to battle forest fires. It cites Rhode Island reporting 321 fires this year and notes some fires are incendiary. The American Tree Association favors using funds for prevention to stop fires before they start.
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Rhodes Island
American Tree Association
Four men named for Barbour Taylor circuit judge post
Names submitted to Governor Conley for appointment to fill the Barbour Taylor county circuit court seat after the death of Judge Warren B. Kittle of Philippi. Candidates are State Senator W Merle Watkins of Grafton Jed W Robison of Grafton John Blackburn Ware of Philippi and Taylor George of Philippi. The article also notes the bullfrog as the largest North American frog.
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Charleston
Conley
Barbour
Taylor County
Warren B. Kittle
Philippi
W. ‘Merle Watkins
Grafton
Jed W. Robison
John Blackburn Ware
Tay
Lor George
Resolution Honors Judge Warren B. Kittle of Taylor County
At a special Taylor County Bar Association session on August 18 1932 a resolution of respect for the late Honorable Warren B. Kittle, judge of the Circuit Court, was adopted. The bar lauded his impartial rulings, lucid opinions, and exemplary character, extending sympathy to his family and pledging to preserve his memory as a guide for future judges. The notice also mentions new livestock markets in the region with remarks by market manager H B Beegle.
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Taylor County Bar Association
Warren B. Kittle
Taylor
County 9
Kittle
Taylor County
Lfe
Traylor
Galt Tipolis
Parkersburg
Pt. Pleasant
Spencer
H. B. Beegle
Tom
Tans Aera
Harry
It’s a Man’s World Says Mrs Ringling Ruler of Circus
Chicago reports Mrs Charles Ringling, heiress to a vast circus empire, now manages major circus duties yet declares running the world is a man’s job. She recalls early ticket taking, travel, and emergencies while steering four trainloads of animals and staff. She and her children live in Evanston while touring.
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Chicago
Charles Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Baraboo
Wis
John Ringling
Ringling
Barapoo
Mrs. Ringling
Evanston
Charles Winging
Steel Upturn Indicated as Campbell Blast Furnace Reopens
Youngstown Ohio August 19 news reports the Campbell plant of Youngstown Sheet and Tube resumes operation after idling since June 4. The Campbell furnace restart signals a potential rise in regional steel making as six of 32 district furnaces are now producing iron, up from only three or four for most of the summer.
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Youngstown, O
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company
Camp‘bell
Campbell
Trustee’s Notice of Sale in Grafton West Virginia
Trustee notices list multiple auctions including a deed of trust dated 1924 secured by Beiter H. Gank on a $200 debt. Sale set for August 20 at 1:30 PM at Taylor County Courthouse front door in Grafton to auction a residence lot at Barrett and Gordon streets, lot 41 Woodyard Plat, with in-hand cash and two-year credit option. Also includes a separate trustee sale of Lot No. 2 in Graton Park, 1.6-10 acres, with half cash and balance in three months, deeded by Fred Shingleton. Additional notices cover paroles and bankruptcy estate sales, stock of goods, trucks, and equipment transfer at auction.
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Taylor County
Grafton
Taylor City
West Virginia
Barrett
Gordon Stregbs
W.R. Neel
Isald Tristee
J. Guy Allender
Fed
Fred Shingleton
Grateton Park
Knotteville
West Virinia
Fred ‘Shingleton
D."m. Veen
Wees
William B. Gibson
Ed Invme
E. F. Redinger
Iwi
Merly
Bankril
Leech Street
Gratton
W. Vi
Pontiac
Reigh
Silnis
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Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
W. VA
Howard H. Holt
Latrone Street
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Grafton Printing Co
Postoffice
Associated Press
Klein & CO
Mrs. Walker, III
Albany
N. Ys
Mea
Walker
Roosevelt
Liam Schroeder, Jr
Pittsburgh
Frank R. Kent
Dem
Balmore Sun
Garner
Hemisphere
Liberia
Imberia
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Newson, Sept
A. G.jenkins
Aney
Mary Ne
Circuit Court
West
Virgina Penitent
Nari
Charles
John
Prosechtkin
Brooks County
Tng Charis
Amal Chanes
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