New Police Officer to Be Picked This Month
City officials consider six applicants for night patrolman post to fill Sheriff Mays’ vacancy beginning January 1. Mayor Cather to submit recommendations. Troy Nicola seen as leading candidate with about four months’ service before April 1929 city election and department reorganization. The mayoral election could reshuffle personnel. In unrelated court matter, Dr Fisher faces trial for alleged illegal operation. other defendants listed. judge postpones proceedings to January.
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William J. Mays
Thomas H. Cather
Troy Nicola
Miss Bekcone
Jorvil
Herbert Listey
Doctor Tells His Own Story at Trial in Keyser
In Keyser on December 7, the defense began as Dr. Otto Misher faced trial. Lonnie Hekeone testified on the stand in Harrisonburg, Virginia, as the case proceeded with the defendant underscoring his narrative.
Reverend Hugh Pickett Joins Fairmont Baptist Pulpit
Rev. Hugh D. Pickett, theology chair at Broaddus College, is called to temporarily lead the Fairmont Baptist Church due to Pastor W J Eddy's continued illness. Pickett has appeared in London theatre as a speaker and is noted for artistic gifts and public function hosting.
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Hugh Pickett
Fairmont
Hugh D. Pickett
Broaddus College
Fairmont Baptist Church
W. J. Eddy
Pickett
London
Grafton
Reception at Wairmont Church Hosted by Women’s Association
This evening at 7:30 o clock Rey and Mrs Pickett will be entertained with a reception in the Wairmont church. Mrs C B Hutchinson, president of the Women’s Association, leads the welcoming event.
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Rey
George Hechmer Cast in College Play Debut
George A Hechmer Jr son of Mes George A Hechmer of Wilford Street has been chosen by Constance Welch to play Petley a footman in the royal The Queens Husband. The initial Dramatic club production will be at the Liberty theater on December 10 11 and 12. He appeared in The Pelican in 1927 and has acted in several one act plays and Arnatic club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orge
A. Hechmer, Jr
Ad Mes
George A. Hechmer
Wilford Street
West Virginia University
Constance Welch
Pert
Petley
Dramatic Club
Liberty Theater
Mr. Hechmer
When to Act Is Issue as Congress Meets
Washington faces a farm policy dilemma as Congress convenes a short session. Senators McNary and Borah clash on timing for action, with tariff revision tied to farm bills and broader farm marketing measures. House leaders are divided while Hoover plans an early spring session if winter inaction continues.
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Congress
Washington
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Hoover
McNary of Grete
Borah
Idaho
Tariff and farm relief plans amid shifting administration
Vice president elect Senator Curtis backs tariff adjustment as part of the incoming farm relief program. Opponents note Hoover cannot act until taking office March 4. Some advocate postponing farm action to a special session while questions linger on the form of a farm bill and the fate of the McNary Haugen proposal minus the equalization fee. Senator McNary supports the latter approach.
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Senator Curtis
Hoover
Congress
House
Senate
Coolidge
McNary-Haugen
McNary
Bride of a Few Weeks Slain in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas December 7 1922 Mrs Tom B Owens Jr bride of a few weeks was shot to death while seated in an automobile on a highway west of the city Her husband Tom B Owens Jr son of a New York cotton broker with local offices was wounded and rushed to a hospital Doctors said his condition likely fatal The couple had just returned from their honeymoon and were in the city hours before the shooting Mrs Owens was the daughter of D Landis head of the local weather bureau
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
Pexas
Tom B. Owens, Jr
Tom B.owens, Jr
New York
Mrs. Owens
Wife Offers and Bail Battle in Long Island Village
Mrs Leigh-Manuell defends a three-way marriage while her husband lies jailed on bigamy charges. She reveals plans to separate, take work to support children, and fund a move away. Miss Van Wryen stays secluded, grieving as her father bars her from the “Professor” Leigh-Manuell in the village.
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Leigh-Mapnell
Long Island
Leigh-Manuil
Leigh-Manuell
School system plan aims to center on county units
Officials outlined a proposal to base elementary education on county units with a county board of education and a state distributable fund to supplement local levies. The plan, meant to equalize schooling costs, would not curb local control and emphasizes better public fund transparency and oversight.
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Cooper
State Board of Education
State Department of Schools
Youngairn Sente Sentenced in Peddler Slaying Case
In New York on December 7, Mary Arencia, 15, was sentenced to the House of the Good Shepherd until age 21 for the slaying of 69 year old peddler Saferima Pantellina. The charge was reduced from first degree murder to juvenile delinquency under the mental deficiency act.
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New York
Mary ‘Arencia
Tod
House of the Good Shepherd
Saferima Pantellina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billy” Mays
Keyser
George Hechmer
Hoosier
A. B. Murphy
New England
West
Mr. Hoover
Tarseas
D. §. Landis
C. V. Miller
Reliable Footwear
W. Va
Florence Poe Donohue
Sage One
Youngairn
Franz and
Burka
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