September is fair month in West Virginia
The industrial and publicity commission announced a September fair calendar for the state. Expositions include the Satie District Fair at Wadestown September 14, Beaver Pond District Fair September 2-4, and the West Virginia Agriculture and Industrial Fair at Dunbar September 4-12, plus several others in Mercer, Monongalia, and Berkeley counties. Football opens September 18 at Morgantown with West Virginia University versus Waynesburg, followed by ten more college games September 24-25. Feeder cattle sales and multiple horse shows are also noted across Lamberton, Spencer, Ronceverte, Williamson, and Spencer.
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West Virginia
Industrial and Publicity Commission
Dunbar
Marshall County
Moundsville
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Waynesburg College
Lamberton
Spencer and Ronceverte
Wiheeling
Tug Valley
Williamson
Blue Grass
Riding Club
Spencer
Turtle Derby committee names chair and notes progress
Jay Cees announced a committee chair for the turtle derby event. A report showed 30 entries so far, with a Labor Day derby goal of 105 entries. Funds from entry sales benefit the street flushing fund, while ticket sales proceeds go to the Grafton High Band Uniform fund. Guests included Bob Law and George Radcliffe.
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Jay Cees
Grafton High Band
Bob Law
George Radcliffe
Second District
Heat drives mass layoff wave as temps top 100
Amid oppressive heat across the northeast and Midwest many workers faced idle time and company closures. In Detroit more than 20,000 auto workers were idle due to heat, with 9,500 leaving Briggs Manufacturing and 2,000 laid off at Chrysler Plymouth. Additional walkouts hit Chrysler Dodge divisions, affecting 8,000 more workers. High readings included 108 in Black River Falls Wisconsin and 105 in Hartford Connecticut, while cities like Phoenix, Yuma, and Louisville logged 100 or more. A wedding in Hillsboro Wisconsin was disrupted when Lillian Mahovee fainted twice due to heat.
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North Atlantic
New England
Hartford Connecticut
Huntington
W. Va
Alpena
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Chrysler Corporation
Plymouth
Chrysler
Dodge Truck
Black River Falls
Wis
Phoenix
Yumd Auir
Toronto
Louisville
Chicago
Philadelphia
la Guardia Field
New York
Boston
Hillsboro
Wisi
Lillian Mahovee
Elroy
St. Aloysius Romans’ Catholic Church
Raymond Pl
AFL Bosses Debate Endorsements Ahead of CIO Meeting
On the eve of a CIO gathering, ADA leaders in Chicago plan a broader national board session to discuss political endorsements. Leon Henderson declined to predict ADA moves, noting its labor union base, while AFL collaborators weigh backing Truman Barkley with many international union presidents joining. Bricker says AFL leaders cannot control members. Tobin hints Teamsters diverge from Dewey stance.
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CIO
Americans For Democratic Action
Chicago
Leon Henderson
Price Control
ADA
AFL’ Committee
Truman-Barkley
George M. Harrison
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
AFL
Bricker
APL
Mr. Truman
Harrison
Truman- Barkley
Dan Tobin
Teamsters Union
Green
Dewey
Yugoslav Tito Rift Stirs Press Across Europe
Tahjug notes from Belgrade accuse Ana Pauker of calling to remove Romania’s leadership and claim German Austrian authorities insult Tito and Yugoslavia. The report frames a split with the Cominform led by Moscow, detailing ongoing ideological clashes and hostile press reactions.
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Qugoslavc
Tahjug
Belgrade
Ana Pauker
Romania
Alomania
Tito
Cominform
Communist International the Formation Bureau
Leutenants
Soviet
Russia
Sha Completes Ceremony On Third Trip To Altar
The ceremony was completed on her third trip to the altar, marking a decisive moment in the couple’s union as observers note the traditional vows and festive reception that followed.
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Sha
Simple Pepper Relish Recipe
Chop about a cup of green peppers and a cup of sweet red peppers plus a finely diced small onion. Boil one cup vinegar, add a quarter cup sugar and half a teaspoon salt, pour over vegetables. Let stand several hours before serving. refrigerate for several days.
Four-eyed fish of South America with dual vision
The four-eyed fish Anableps from South America bears a unique double set of eyes enabling sight both above and below water.
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South America
Hiss-Tied Testimony and Communist Allegations Unfold
Experiencing emotion, Chambers accuses Hiss of falsehoods while linking him to a concealed Communist network. Nixon pledges tracing the car’s ownership as part of the inquiry, and Hiss defends his actions amid partisan crossfire.
Secretive confession links Hiss to Communist circle
A witness describes the committee knowing his stance and avoiding exposing family. He says he warned against telling the Communist party and notes weekly visits to Chambers at his home from 1935 to 1937. He claims no payment or impropriety occurred and Chambers treated Hiss as a trusted informant in the Communist network.
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Chambers
Hiss
Rep
Mundt
Obj
Communist Party
Hi Chambers
Hig
Mr. Hiss
Com~munist
Teql Athletes Foot Fungicide at Malone's Drug Store
Strong fungicide Teql promises to kill Athletes Foot germ within one hour with 90 percent alcohol formula. Product available today at Malone's Drug Store with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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Malone's Drug Store
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Yuma
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Ize
Ilee Bennett & Son
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Vous
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Eseny
U. S
Berlin
Thomas P. Headen
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New York State
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