Leaders As They Looked 20 Years Ago In West Virginia
Attorney Francis L. Warder named Taylor county correspondent for Clarksburg Production Credit Association under Farm Credit Administration rules to speed loan closings. Nineteen correspondents appointed district wide. most are attorneys. Association offers 5 percent loans to farmers for refinancing debt or purchasing livestock, machinery, seed, feed, fertilizer. Farmers in central West Virginia urged to contact their county correspondent for details. William J. Ward, secretary treasurer, notes services offered.
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Francis L. Warder
Taylor County
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Production Credit Association
William J. Ward
West Virginia State Briefs in Huntington
Juvenile court and police held two girls for questioning after hitch-hiking from Los Angeles to Huntington. One girl Wilhelmina Carr 20 jailed, Dolores Faith Winger 16 in detention home. They claimed $5 total travel, rode from tourist camps and planned to visit Carr’s grandparents in Charleston. Reward offered for slayer of James Adkins. Police search two Black suspects. Eight youths killed eighty snakes in Cheat mountains vermin contest. Judge George W. McClintic's wife Mary Ethel McClintic dies. Captain J R Brockus reenlisted in state police.
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Huntington
Los Angeles
Wilhelmina Carr
Dolores Faith Winger
Inglewood
Calif
Charleston
W. Va
Carr
James Adkins
Lynchburg
Adkins
Mary Ethel McClintic
George W. McClintic
West Virginia
Buckeye
Marlinton
Pocahontas County
McClintic
University of Macon
Elizabeth McClintic
Wellesley College
Edward W. Knight
Harold W. Knight
Racketeers Target Neer Over His Public Post
Neer, known for his wide experience and strong stand against racketeers across the region, faced persistent efforts by underworld elements to remove him from his current position. The threat underscores his ongoing fight against organized crime and the dangers of reforming governance.
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Neer
Underworld
Bein
NRA reports 600 of 2000 complaints filed in West Virginia
The Charleston office said 600 of 2000 complaints contained alleged NRA code violations. Of these, 550 were investigated and adjusted or rejected after inquiry. In two two week periods, 65 cases were settled, eight workers got 181 dollars back wages, and 35 workers received 2400 dollars.
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Charleston
West Virginna
Nationa Recovery Administration
F. Wichter McCullough
Boy shoots dad in flare up at home
George McDougall 38 of Littleton quarreled with his wife when their 11 year old son intervened to aid his mother. The boy fired a pistol bullet into his father's back. McDougall was reported in serious condition at a Glendale hospital.
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Littleon
George McDougall
Littleton
Mr McDougall
Glendale
Probe Lad Deaths In Morgantown Shooting Tragedy
Glenn Clost, 17, died after a Friday shooting near his Morgantown route 3 home. He reportedly admitted an accidental shot by Charles McCleed while inspecting a revolver. authorities delayed notice until after death. Colleges statewide set term openings with WVU starting September 19 and several schools beginning September 10 to 18.
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Morgantown
Charles McCleed
Glenn Clost
McCleed
Busy program for Italian conference at Florence
Rome reports a whirlwind one day program for the meeting of Premier Mussolini of Italy and Chancellor Schuschnigg of Austria in Florence tomorrow. Schuschnigg arrives by train at 10 40 a m accompanied only by a private secretary. Mussolini will greet him at the station and drive him to a villa on the city hill.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Schuschnigg
Austria
Florence
Schuschnige
U.S. Joins League Labor Group to Aid Workers
The United States agreed to join the International Labour Organization, an arm of the League of Nations, to improve workers' conditions worldwide. Officials said acceptance does not bind the U.S. to the League covenant or create further obligations.
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U.S
League Labor Group
Washington
United States
International Labor Organization
League of Nations
Congress
Bevy of Beautiful Girls in Circus Cast
A Downie Bros. Circus preview highlights a group of glamorous female performers led by Senortha Thressa Marion Shuford and Dixie Starr. The 1934 troupe travels to matinee and night shows at the Fairgrounds with gymnasts equestriennes aerialists and statuary models, aided by stylish costumes from top shops and active social circles.
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Charles Sparks
Downie Bros. Circus
Senortha Thressa
Marion Shuford
Equestrienne
Miss Dixie Starr
Jack Hoxie
Pears
Jean Bordeni
Yesteryear
New York
Paris
Letter Gets Escaped Man Back In Jail
Princeton West Virginia August 21 192? James W Monroe reputed jail break leader ten Mercer county prisoners fled the jail last Tuesday eight remain free Albert Blackwell Bluefield captured next day Sheriff J C Fanning recovered Monroe after a love letter from Charlotte reached him The oil delivery investigation to be ordered by October grand jury Monroe awaiting transfer to Moundsville for a two year forgery term
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Princeton
W. Va
James W. Monroe
Bluefield
Mercer County
Pocahontas
Charlotte
J. C. Fanning
Monroe
Liberty
Albert Blackwell
John M. McGrath
Moundsville
Chorus Girl's Dream Comes True Starred in Broadway Hit
Adrienne Matenauer rose to a leading role in a Broadway success after the illness of Fran ces Williams, while her mother Madame Margaret Matenauer watched from the audience as the 22 year old fulfilled a long cherished dream.
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Boston
Adrienne Matenauer
Frances Williams
Madame Margaret Matenauer
Actress collapses after matinee in Philadelphia
Madame Matenauer attended a Philadelphia performance of Ada and received a "greatest and most beautiful surprise" before curtain. Miss Williams collapsed after a matinee, reportedly suffering from after effects of an appendicitis operation. The producer praised Adrienne as the audience reacted with applause.
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Madame Matenauer
Philadelphia
Ada
Miss Williams
Adrienne
Barbour county Sunday school convention opens in Philippi
Plans are set for the thirty seventh Barbour county Sunday school convention at Philippi Methodist Episcopal church starting 1 30 pm with the Young Peoples department presenting programs both afternoon and evening. Dr Z B Edworthy of Charleston and Dr F E Brinninstool will attend. Delegates will report Thursday afternoon and register with Mrs E Brown Shaffer. Meals and lodging arranged locally. Martha Alice Lodge begins a visit to the Century of Progress in Chicago and Canadian lakes.
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John
Carpenter
Philippi
Barbour County
Philippi Methodist Episcopal Church
Young Peoples Department
Z. B. Edworthy
Charleston
Young Peoples
F. E. Brinninstool
Guaranteed Treatment for Tender Stomach Adia Tablets Ad
Dr Emil's Adia Tablets promise quick relief from stomach pains between meals caused by acidity digestion and heartburn with a money back guarantee. Union Drug Co advertises the remedy and vows refunds if not satisfied.
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Emil
Union Drug Co Adv
Picnic Celebrations Honor Elderly Mrs Grimm at Rowlesburg
In Rowlesburg on August 21 a picnic birthday dinner celebrated Mrs Mary E Grimm age 86 at Dawson Camp on Route 50. Family friends from Cumberland Terra Alta Red Rock Amblersburg and nearby towns attended along with many local relatives. The Odd Fellows hosted their annual picnic at Dawsons Camp with 165 members and guests, featuring performances by local bands and brief talks by district and church leaders. Additional celebrations included a birthday dinner for Mrs A C Anderson and church elections at the Methodist church with several officers chosen for church leadership.
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Rowlesburg
Macry E. Grimm
Dawson Camp
Morrislyn Grimm
Cumberland
Amblersbur
Kenneth Fretwel
J. E. Grimm
A. Grimm
James
Robert
Arthur
W. A. Carrico
Joe Carrico
Mar Carrico
Clifford Willie
Foster Cart
Paul J. Brake
Robert Rosser
J. E. Walsh
Robey Walsh
Bobby
Biber
C. F
The
Odd Fellows
Dawsons Camp Lagt
Orcestra
Rowlgsburg
Erwin String Band
C. B. Bisnop
Manheim
Roy J. Myers
Johnstown
A. Shaffer Bedford
C. B. Pugh
Earl W. Slayton
A. G. Howard
A.C. Anderson
Blanche Str
Pittsburch
Ruby. Satfield
Lillian Hagers
Will Pittman
Grafton
W. Jones
Elkins
W. Dawson
Hi House
Lyind
Donald Anderson
Anderson
Dedication of Preston County Court House in Kingwood
Several local residents have received invitations to attend the dedication of the new Preston County Court House on Saturday August 2 at 1 20 p m at the Preston court seat Kingwood West Virginia Francis J Simmons civil engineer led the design and construction of the building Idaho authorities estimate the jackrabbit population in the state at 5000.
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Preston County Court House
Preston Court Seat
Kingwood
W. Va
Francis J. Simmons
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