Ten Persons Tried In Local Court
Celebrations in this city over the weekend led to multiple arrests as ten persons appeared before Mayor Charles O King this morning. Three transients Robert Howard Oscar White and William A Miley fought at the transient center and were ordered to leave after be ing jailed over the weekend. Marsh Brooke also was ordered to depart immediately after a prior failure to leave when ordered. Charles Gillis was fined five dollars and sent to work on city streets for fighting with a local man on Main street Saturday night. He was jailed over the weekend. his opponent was dismissed. Junior Huffman Ralph Allender Dorsey Davis and Fred Roberts were fined five dollars each for intoxication Saturday afternoon. They were picked up on Main street and, after paying fines, were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. King
Robert Howard
Oscar White
William A Miley
Wallace N. Henderson
Marsh Brooke
King
Henderson
Charles Gillis
Mainstreet
John Moran
Clarence Sillman
Junior Huffman
Ralph Allender Dorsey Davis
Fred Roberts
Main Street
FARM CREDIT COUNCILS LAUDED FOR FARM RELIEF EFFORTS
The United States program has aided thousands of farms from foreclosure and brought millions of dollars into counties. Governed by the governor and State Farm Credit Council, these councils operate free of political control and aim to relieve distressed agriculture. Their work costs nothing and requires broad consent to modify debts tied to overvalued properties.
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United States
Williams
State Farm Credit Council
Six Convicts Kidnap Motorist During Jail Transport
A gagged hand and a jail delivery sparked a statewide manhunt as a kidnapper posing as needing medical aid induced a deputy to admit Lindeman to jail. Inside the jail the assailant revealed a pistol and forced the deputy to release Martin Hogut, who was awaiting sentence on a separate charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindeman
Martin Ho
Royal British wedding photos headline in local paper
A late Saturday crash on State Route 156 damaged two cars, injuring several occupants including Mrs. Pritchard and an unidentified woman. The Gwynn vehicle, driven by Mr. Gwynn, faces a reckless driving charge to be heard tonight in Magistrate Jefferys court. State police responded and restored order at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Pritchard
Cherry Street
H. B . Gwynn
Philippi
Lawsson
Pritchard
Webster
Young Gwynn
Ona C. Jefferys
Civil Works Project Continues Through Spring
This morning an application drawn up by former Administrator Simon J. Friedman outlined a Civil Works Administration continuation with an estimated expenditure of about $13,000. The plan, initiated last week and drawn up for a project continuing until late spring, follows a program that ended March 31 of this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Friedman
Civil Works Administration
Conviction Entered in Hold Up Wounding of Drugist
Hogan and the gunman abducted Clarence Farrel theater manager in his motor car during the holdup to speed their escape, leading to a conviction for wounding the druggist.
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Hogan
Clarence Farrel
Government to require disclosure of executive salaries
Washington December 10 The government plans to require high officials of major corporations to disclose their salaries and bonuses to the Securities and Exchange Commission. An authoritative source said the commission believes remuneration of top executives should be reported, though early figures from new securities issues suggest little change from last year.
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Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
Commission
Tax Data Shows MillionDollar Incomes Rise In Tax Rolls
Government figures from the treasury internal revenue bureau reveal incomes of a million dollars or more grew from 20 in 1932 to 46 last year with one filer over 35 million and another over 3 million. Fewer returns reported incomes of 5 thousand or less, while corporate incomes rose sharply. NRA denials cited. Officials note profits from speculation and tax-law changes helped the surge, as recovery boosters claim some credit for higher corporate earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
SEC
Zacar
NRA
Hosvi's Association Chooses Secretary and Opens HQ
James W. Harris Jr of Wheeling was named executive secretary of the Hospital Association of West Virginia. A permanent headquarters will open in Charleston immediately, announced Dr. James McClung of Richwood, the association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Harris, Jr
Wheeling
H. G. Kump
Hospital Association of
West Virginia
Charleston
James McClung
Richwood
Student Brings Own Home to College to Save Rent
Wake Forest North Carolina December 10 P Some college students pay expenses by bringing cows to college but Robert L Wilson of Broadway North Carolina brought his own house to Wake Forest to cut housing costs and live there while attending college.
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Wake Forest
N. C
Robert L. Wilson
Broadway
High Officials Debate Bribery Practices In Asia
An executive meeting discussed not paying commissions to government officials or agents. Felix du Pont asserted bribery is common in most Oriental countries across various sectors.
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Lot
Felix du Pont
Barrett Street Job Delayed by Bad Weather
Barrett Street construction is stalled by poor conditions. W D Frey of the county FERA project says surfacing will follow as soon as weather permits, with about 40 workers already on site after an eight inch stone base was rolled. Once skies clear, surface of stone chips and tar will be laid and street opened to traffic by week’s end.
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Barrett Street
W. D. Frey
Fera County
Acer
Varazdin boy leaves 1500 for nonbeatters from 1905 class
In Varazdin Yugoslavia on December 10 memories of boyhood brawls followed Hosto Marsh. He left 1500 dollars to be divided among the 3B class of Varazdin primary school in 1905 who did not beat him. None of the ten living traced classmates admitted beating him, so they share the funds.
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Varazdin
Yugoslavia
Hosto Marshitch
America
Varaz
Din
Mine Sealing Project in County Approved
Approval was received Saturday morning by FERA Administrator G. W. Harwood for a county mine sealing project. The plan will employ a near total of 22 men per day, according to officials.
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FERA
G. W. Harwood
Harwood to Continue FERA Briefings Daily
News dispatches on FERA projects will continue under Harwood at a regular morning press conference. Information on replacements and hanging matters since Friedman’s resignation is expected to be announced sometime this week.
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Harwood
FERA
Friedman
Business Parley Aims at Economic Recovery in White Sulphur
Sulphur Springs December 10 120 business leaders from four sectors will meet in White Sulphur on December 17 to discuss a unifying constructive program for rapid economic recovery. The United States Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers join in calling the conference inviting top representatives, with attendee names to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Chamber of Commerce and Association
How Pulse Tells Physician About Patient's Condition
Dr Logan Clendening explains pulse as a reflection of heart action and rhythm, noting how rate and strength relate to emotion, fever, shock, and illness. He discusses adrenalin effects, nervous connections, and how doctors use repeated pulse checks during exams. An editor's note advertises six pamphlets by Dr Clendenning.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Mitchell
Ife
Clendenin
Baby Dies at Home of Parents in Knottsville District
Evelyn Frances Hearshman six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hearshman of Knottsville district died this morning at 7 at the family residence. Survived by parents and sisters Wilma Jean and Thelma Maxine. Interment Tuesday at 2 in Mt Pleasant cemetery with Rev J I Simpson officiating. Bartlett Funeral Company in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Frances Hearshman
Earl Hearshman
Knottsville
Wilma Jean
Thelma Maxine
Mt. Pleasant
Rev. J. I. Simpson
Bartlett Funeral ‘Company
Temperature Low Over Week end in This City
Grafton and the state saw winter’s first icy breath over the week end with lows near 15 degrees at 8 am. Today’s low reached 24 degrees per Weather Observer W E Clayton. Snow persisted at 2 pm making travel slow and risky, while city highways remained passable but icy untreated roads hazard drivers.
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Grafton
W. E. Clayton
Lost radiator cap near Shackleford Flats
A radiator cap was lost Friday night on Maple Avenue near Shackleford Flats and Britt properties. Be lward, Howard H. Holt.
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Maple J Avenue
Shackleford Flats
Britt
Belward
Howard’ H. Holt
Manufacturer Held on Murder Charge Today
Byron Laudermlich, a Lebanon manufacturer, was read a murder warrant in a private hospital as authorities examined the body of factory worker Tanma Miller. The fatality occurred at the National Guard reservation in Colebrook amid an ongoing investigation.
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Lebanon
Byron Laudermlich
Tanma Miller
National Guard
Colebrook
Trustee Sale of Felton Stock and Fixtures Private Bid
Trustee L Hechmer invites private offers for F E Felton stock of merchandise and fixtures. Sale may be made in whole or part. Offers accepted until 2 P M Wednesday the 12th.
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F. E. Felton
For Sale Second Hand Clothes at Loyal Cleaners
Second hand men suits hats girls and women coats in good condition offered by Loyal Cleaners at 22 3. The ad lists mens and womens clothing including hats and coats for sale.
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