Pastors Meet Next in Clarksburg Conference
Parsons Aug 29 The state conference of Methodist Protestant ministers will meet in Clarksburg next year. The Rev C D Tharp was returned as pastor of the Clarksburg MP Church. Repeal of the 18th amendment opposed in a conference resolution. List of district pastors and new assignments across Clarksburg Morgantown Weston Parkersburg districts with several returns replacements and unsupplied posts.
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Etam
Wilbert Fowler
Bright McWhorter
Flemington
W. H. Hart
Appointment updates across districts with returns noted
Ousted from Japan Rockport L W Loudin replaces Sylvester Bennett. Rusk J F Cunningham re Fairplains. Sylvester Bennett replacing J Hi Arbogast Gandeeville. C V Whited re Day W A Harpold returned. Reedy Glen Nay Leroy L A Gant returned. Richardson R M McCord re Spencer Otto Reeder returned. Spencer circuit C M Cain re Harrisville J P Turkelson re Marlington District Marlington district appointments Pocahontas H D Sloan re Renick B M Simmers return.
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Rockport
L. W. Loudin
Sylvester Bennett
Rusk
J. F. Cunningham
Fairplains
J. Hi
Arbogast
Gandeeville
C. V. Whited
Day
W. A. Harpold
Reedy
Glen Nay
Leroy
L. A. Gant
Richardson
R. M. McCord
Spencer
Otto Reeder
Widow jailed details in Gaines case investigation
A widowed woman named Mrs. Andrew, among a group of women linked to the inquiry, said Gaines rented her an apartment after she sought work. She was held five days then released, and soon filed for divorce from her husband whom she had been separated from for a year. Gaines reportedly planned to divorce his wife, married in 1932, though Mrs. Gaines denied any domestic trouble.
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Drew
Andrew
Twen
Gaines
Moley Denies Resignation Details and Report Timeline
Moley says his resignation takes effect September 1 and he will finish a report on crime and racketeering begun at the President's request. He will teach at Columbia University and expects completion between September 15 and 20. Secretary Hull, vacationing in Virginia, denies suggesting any change in Moley’s official status and wishes him success.
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Moley
Columbia University
Secretar Hull
Virginia
Women appointed to postmaster roles across several states
A longtime treasurer of the Democratic county executive committee is said to be the postmaster chosen amid a wave of female appointments. Reports note Stella M. was appointed in Bluefield W Va in tribute to her husband’s political work after his death. Other first class posts given to women since March 4 include Ashland Ky and Lancaster Oh.
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Democratic County Executive Committee
Bluefield
W. Va
Stella M
Ashland
Lancaster
Holt Rules Continued On Page One Changes In Duties For County Superintendents
The article notes county superintendents gaining executive duties under new designs replacing district boards, with increased responsibilities and some counties approving increases from hundreds to over a thousand dollars yearly. It cites Trent’s informal stance that added work merits higher compensation, though he plans to ask again.
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Trent
Taxpayers Meet to Push Tax Reduction Drive in Taylor County
A series of tax reduction meetings were held across Taylor County with H E Brestel and others promoting a constitutional cap on local levies. Speakers urged school boards to trim rates, audit debts, and account for funds while broader campaigns aimed to enroll new members in the Taylor County Taxpayers Association.
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R. M. Parrish
D.B. Fawcett
Simpson School
Gene W. Ford
Eugene Sommerville
O. J. Fleming
Clard Post
O. J. Selvey
Maple Run School
John L. Hechmer
H. Sommerville
B. F. Poe
F. M. Keane
H. E. Brestel
Wm. Bolyard
Flemington High School
Ed N. Locke
S. H. Sommerville
J. Fleming
C. Lee Reynolds
G. W. Dilworth
G. E. Bailey
Byron Ross
East End
Knottsville
M. B. Church
M. L. Willis
I. J. Shower
Leon Faust
Dorsey Cole
Pleasant Creek
Howard H. Holt
Frank M. Keane
Witsts
Taylor County Taxpayers’ Association
Pruntytown
Park View School
Ed. N. Locke
Taxpayers Association
Locke
Taylor County
Board of Education
Bothe
Gene W.ford
Taxpayers’ Committee
Park View
The
Sentinel
Taxpayers’ Association
Holt
Walnut Street
Alexander Forman
Morgantown
W. Va
Clark
Plumbing and Hardware Company
As-Sigin
Beady
For Rent Cozy Five Room Apartment With Garage
Classified notice describes a five room rental with attached garage in an undesirable area. Available at low rent with conveniences. Contact via phone 680 J for details.
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Maple Avenue
J. Tf
City High Grid Candidates Report To McKinney Thursday
City High football hopefuls are to report to Coach McKinney at the athletic field Thursday at 10 o clock. Equipment will be issued and early training plans explained. Improvements to the field include a new charging sled and other gear.
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City High Grid
Mkinney
Grafton
Randall H. McKinney
McKinney
Compromise talks on unionization and wage relief in coal industry
The report outlines a six month trial period with a federal commission to study hours, wages, and competitive conditions to see if the industry can bear a reduction. Operators resist union dues check-off and want labor clauses favoring employers in hiring and promotion, while backing minority recognition under recovery act provisions. Johnson’s agreement follows separate talks with union leaders and five producers, with no joint session since Friday night.
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Federal
Johnson
Red Cross broadens water safety for all at community beach
A local Red Cross committee clarifies a Monday article about instructional timing for entrants. It states that all classes must leave the water promptly after instruction due to limited staff, but the program aims to be inclusive regardless of color creed or race to improve bathing safety.
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Ing
Benson
The
Red Cross
RED Cross Committee
Man Kills Self After Fatal Shot Near Sublet
Witnesses recall John Vickers saying there is no need to call the law and that he is going home to end it all after fatally shooting Neal B Sublet, 39, then dying in his bed later. The incident occurred near Madison on August 29 as Vickers walked away from the scene. Nearby, Maska's mining school at Fairbanks has drawn students from Washington and Oregon, over 3,000 miles away.
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Madison
Neal
B. Sublet
John. Vickers
Maska
Fairbanks
Washington
Oregon
Funeral Services for Mrs Mae V Brennan 89
Funeral services were held at Kingwood at 2 pm for Mrs Mae V Brennan 89 proprietor of the Raleigh Hotel for 35 years who died Saturday night after a brief illness Interment followed at Kingwood cemetery She was born January 21 1864 in Pellewsville Surviving relatives include brother William M Bishop of St Petersburg Florida three sisters Mrs Anna Bell McCoy of Parsons Mrs Lou Bernard of Rowlesburg and Mrs Hallie Ray Corpening of Bridgeport a son W J Brennan of Sistersville and foster son Michael Brennan of Kingwood Hanaway family members are nephews and nieces of the deceased
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Mae V. Brennan
Kingwood
Raleig Hotel
Grafton
Wiliam M. Bishop
St. Petersburg
Ffla
Anna Bell McCoy
Parsons
Lou Bernard
Rowlesburg
Hallie Ray Corpening
Bridgeport
W. J. Brennan
Sistersville
Michael Brennan
Hanaway
Brooklyn man held in fatal shooting of Rose Grygill
Benjamin Weiss, 30, of Brooklyn, held without bail in homicide court over the fatal shooting of Rose Grygill, 18, a Donora waitress. Weiss surrendered the day of the incident as another man, Jack Miller, was captured fleeing the rooming house after being wounded in a struggle at the apartment. Weiss to face a September 7 hearing.
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New York
Benjamin Weiss
Brooklyn
Rose Grygill
Donora
Weiss
Jack Miller
Mystery Abduction Case Shocks Denver Store Founder’s Kin
Denver authorities pursue a possible hoax tied to a note from Thyenning Wyoming about Bernard Bitterman, a 28 year old department store buyer missing since last Thursday night. Officials say he may be mistaken for David May’s relative, and note Bitterman has limited means.
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Denver
Colo
Bernard Bitterman
Thyenning
Wyo
David May
May
Forest Fire Devastates Northwestern Oregon Timberlands
Portland dispatch reports a massive forest fire along a forty mile front in northwestern Oregon. Four thousand firefighters battled fourteen days of high winds and flames consuming thousands of acres of prime timber. Losses estimated at 15 to 18 million dollars as rain and cooler air began easing the blaze.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Civilian Construction Corps
Nature
Forest Service
Washington Voters Move On Repeal Of Prohibition
In Seattle on August 29 voters are expected to decide on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. A repeal group predicts a two to one vote against prohibition, while city headquarters caution the outcome may surprise forecasters. Washington would be the twenty fourth state to vote on repeal as twenty three others previously opposed national prohibition. The message to George Starr from Postmaster General James A Farley references Gillette blade price reductions amid the legal discussion.
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Seattle
Washington
George Starr
James A. Farley
Gillette Safety Razor Co
Gillette
Blue Blade
Probak
Auto Strop
Repeal Vote Expected In Washington State
Emery Asbury, campaign head for the emergency committee against repeal, urged all voters to go to the polls. He predicted Washington will reject repeal, saying the state will surprise observers who expect large wet majorities as voters back retaining the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Washington
Emery Asbury
Campaing
Emergency Committee
Wrington
Virginia Will Vote On Dry Statute Oct 3
Richmond announces Governor Pollard signed the referendum on repeal of the eighteenth amendment for October 3. Thirty delegates to a convention at Richmond on October 25 will be named, with candidates filing by September 2. Ballots will list detes and wets in equal numbers.
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Richmond
Pollard
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Post Office to Close Reese's Mill Store in Mineral County
The postoffice department announced the discontinuance of the Reese's Mill office in Mineral County West Virginia effective Thursday. Residents will receive mail service from the Keyser postoffice.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Reese's Mill
Mineral County
West
Virginia
Keyser
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