Simpson Man Davis dies after brief illness
Francis M. Davis aged 72 died at 6 p m Monday at his son Raymond V Davis home in Simpson after a week long illness. A son of Lemuel and Jaretha Powell Davis he was born in Taylor county in 1866 and lived his life here. His wife Isabel Moran Davis died in 1907 and his son Raymond survives. He was a farmer and Baptist church member. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday at Simpson Baptist Church with Rev Mil lard Stump officiating. interment Simpson cemetery, G T Bartlett directing.
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Francis M. Davis
Raymond V. Davis
Simpson
Lemuel
Jaretha Powell Davis
Taylor County
Isabel Moran Davis
Raymond
Davis
Baptist Church of
Simpson Baptist Church
Millard- Stump
Simpson Cemetery
G. T. Bartlett
Pallbearers named for Mrs Davis in Sand Lick church service
Pallbearers for Mrs Nancy Susan Davis of Sand Lick were announced. They are 8 D Kinsey Harry Mackay Gail Goodwin Leonard Smith Johnson Fleming and J J Moore. Funeral services are at 11 a m tomorrow at Simpson Baptist Church with interment in Simpson Cemetery.
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Nancy Susan Davis
Sand Lick
D. Kinsey
Harry Mackay
Gail Goodwin
Leonard Smith
Johnson Fleming
J. J. Moore
Simpson Baptist Church
Simpson Cemetery
Standings In Garison Baby Contest Lead By Charles Comedy
The Garison school baby contest shows Charles Comedy far in the lead with 7,000 points. Jean Fuller stands second with 3,500 points. Others include Howard Owens 1,600 Ruby Dalton 3,100 Maxine Parsons 100 and Billy Hollefield 1,600.
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Garison School
Baby Charles
Jean Fuller
Howard Owens
Ruby Dalton
Maxine Parsons
Billy Hollefield
Campaign Is Hot In South Over New Deal Crop Controls
A heated campaign unfolds in cotton, tobacco and rice regions as administration officials led by Secretary Wallace push for crop control policies. Several hundred county agents and local agricultural workers participate, signaling a tense political battle within the New Deal framework.
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Wallace
Agriculture Department
County budgets approved for clerk and deputies
Mis L Warder will keep a secretary stenographer at 1020 annually and deputy circuit clerk Miss Nelle Tucker at 900. Three deputies are budgeted at 3780 total. Sheriff asks 500 for extra tax ticket prep. All budgets approved at yesterday's court session.
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Conwnncu
Asm
Mis L. Warder
Nelle Tucker
Decrees Target Jews in Nazi Asset Liquidation
Berlin reports outline government measures forcing Jews to liquidate wealth, obtain permits to sell valuables, and deposit securities. A forthcoming official date will enforce restrictions on real estate and residency, with new limits on where Jews may live in Berlin and Sudetenland.
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Berlin
Deutsche Allesemeine Zeitung
Economics Ministry
Czecho-Slovak Sudetenland
Hermann Goering
West End
Alexanderplatz
North Berlin
Fire Department Backing Rink Party Fundraiser
The Grafton Fire Department sponsors a second skating party at the Roll-A-Drome on West Main Street Friday at 10 30 PM to raise funds for a new fire truck. Tickets are on sale and a large crowd is expected, likely surpassing the first event.
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Grafton
West Main Street
Bribe Allegations Tether Raleigh County Schools Probe
Beckley December report states a $2500 bribe allegedly influenced the July 1937 selection of Raleigh County superintendent of schools. Impeachment petitions target Superintendent E Van Dorsey and board member Frank Billups. Attorney George Williams seeks removal of Billups amid charges of bribery, malfeasance, neglect, and fraud.
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Beckley
Raleigh County
E. van Dorsey
George Williams
Frank Billups
G. W. Johnson
McAlpin
Board of Education
Dorsey
Johnson
Williams
Billups
B & O Reduces Travel Rates for Holiday Season
Baltimore and Ohio announces drastic round trip fare cuts from December 5 to January 1 1939 with a final return limit January 10 1939. Liberal stopovers apply. The article highlights growing holiday travel to visit home folks and cites popular Diesel powered trains like The Royal Blue Capitol Limited and The National Limited.
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Santa Claus
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Dad
Jennie
Bob
Baltimore &Ohio
United States
Canada
New York
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
East
Six suits filed by Morris against stores are dismissed
Six suits filed by O. J. Morris seeking 7000 in taxes plus interest were dismissed by agreement after the federal government refused to treat sales premium slips as a liability. The action was at Charleston on December 6.
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Charleston
O. J. Morrison
Dova
Auto Workers Back On Jobs In Flint Strike Involved Fisher Body Plant
About 21 000 motor factory workers were to return to work as Local 581 UAW CIO voted to end the strike temporarily at Fisher Body Co plant No 1. The union warned of a new walkout if the wage dispute remains unresolved by Friday. International officers including Homer Martin said appeals over plant manager decisions were needed and criticized local negotiations.
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Flint
Mich
Fisher Body Co
United Auto Workers of America
CIO
Fisher Body
Buick
Pontiac
General Motors Corp
International Uaw
Homer Martin
Martin
General Motors
Honor Roll Students Named at Flemington High School
Principal L W Talbott announces the Flemington High School honor roll for the 1938 39 term with Carrie Louise Sinsel leading the 11th grade. The list includes 12th 11th 10th and 9th grade students with A and B averages and noted names across grades.
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Flemington High School
Carrie Louise Sinsel
L. W. Talbott
Helen Benda
Carrie Louie Cinisel
Junior Reppert
Loretta Chenoweth
Edward Marks
Avanelle Goodwin
Lucille Post
Mary Caruso
Junior Williams
Lenora Cool
Mildred Markley
Betty Jones
Ruth Sheets
Arlene Knight
Garland Evers
James Norman
Clifford Hall
Bill Wenter
Annabelle Crouse
Doris Kittle
June Phelps
Bertie Cather
Lawson Burton
Carl Smallridge
Ruth McGrumphy
John Shad
Mary Louise Mooney
Parsons Board Picks Site for New High School
The county board of education selected five acres near the old pulp mill for the Parsons high school site. The $81180 federally financed project is due to start construction late this month.
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Parsons
County Board of Education
Parsons High School
Washington visit links to Buckner mail fraud case
A report notes Carter above and Broad say showgirl admitted friendship with wealthy William P. Buckner. It alleges she went to Washington for a so called Congressional party to charm leaders. Buckner was arrested in New York in connection with alleged mail fraud.
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Carter
William P. Buckner
Washington
Congressional Party
Buckner
New York
Two Men Arrested By Police Monday Evening
Hayes Kennedy of 440 West Main Street was fined 10 dollars and one dollar costs after pleading guilty to drunkenness in police court. Chappie Stutler, arrested at 7 10 p m, was jailed for ten days for inability to pay the fine.
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Hayes Kennedy
West Main Street
P. F. Gillispie
Kennedy
Chappie Stutler
Bus Fire Damages Greyhound Vehicle in Buffalo
A west bound Greyhound bus suffered about 1000 dollars in damage in Buffalo today when a fire broke out on board. Driver W G Hart and all passengers escaped unharmed. The blaze origin was not determined and P D Shingleton of the Atlantic Greyhound lines provided details.
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Buffalo
Greyhound
P. D. Shingleton
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
W. G. Hart
Death of James Dowden in Arden after long illness
James Dowden Moore 43 died at 4 20 a m today at his Arden home after a year of illness. Born January 3 1895 in Taylor county to John and Sarah Moore he was a miner by occupation. Survivors include widow Leona Spring Moore children Robert William Elizabeth at home brother Doyle Moore Milantown. Funeral at Mt Pleasant church Thursday at 2 30 p m burial Mt Pleasant cemetery under G T Bartlett supervision.
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James Dowden
Moore
Arden
Taylor County
John
Sarah
Leona Spring Moore
Robert
William
Elizabeth
Doyle Moore
Milantown
Mt Pleasant Church
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
G. T. Bartlett
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Steve Petroff
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Martha Mitch
Frank Cole
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Tyrone. Power
Loretta Young
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Elgin Electric
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