Christmas Meeting At First Presbyterian Church Notable
The December gathering of the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian church featured devotion, a gift exchange, and multiple Dodo games led by captains Harold Kramer and Dana Barker. Special church notices followed with ACME Missionary Society events and upcoming meetings at multiple local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church
A.A. Miller
Lon Hamilton
Harold Kramer
Dr. C. M. Wells
Dana Barker
Frank B. Cather
W. M. Young
J. A. Hansen
Robert Love
F. J. Tufyander
Russell Ridenour
Robert Shuttlesworth
J. B. Bradford
Brownie Church
Leland Price
A. Miller
Thomas Campbell
Ridenour
John Paul Floyd
Frank Collins
Benjamin Blackman
T. W. Heironimus
C. M. Wells
J. B. Radford
Charles M. Wells
Christmas Club Meetings And Parties In Glade Run Area
Glade Run Community club members featured a vocal program with Miss Dorotha Hebb and Mrs. Forrest Edwards, while county agent Carroll Hawkins spoke on rural electrification and a January cattle versus poultry debate was planned. Alibi club hosted a Christmas party on West Main, with gift exchanges and bingo. Daughters of America guests, a Christmas Literature and Art event, and a large turnout expected Thursday night for a program and gift exchange at the Frey residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Run
Harley McCartney
Dorotha Hebb
Forrest Edwards
Forest Edwards
Carroll Hawkins
L. Glenn Zinn
Ruth K. Herriss
Earl Thomas
Mr. Zinn
Mr. Hawkins
A. W. Dean
West Main Street
Dean
Dudley Pauley
Lee Valentine
Kenneth Orr
Sherman Reed
B. J. Rowland
George Ashby
Henry Rupp
B. F. Sandsverry
Harper Wooddell
Robert Taylor
Claude Ebert
Councilors Club
Mountain City
Daughters of America
F. P. Robison
Birdie
Thompson
Martha Held
Robison
Maxine
Thompson Mrs. Held, Miss Helen Comp
Rhea Comp
Rozella Clar
Rozella McDaniel
Alberta Comp
Ella McVicker
Emma Krepps
Miriam Robison
Ellsworth McVicker
Howard Robison
F. F. Robison
Thomas Robison
Jackson
Woman’s Club
W. J. Frey
McGraw Avenue
Martha Jean Kuhn
Martha Hopkins
Patty McDaigh
Philomena Deegan
Frank Shaw
Ann Vance
Ann Frey
Ann Kir
Sue Bartlett
Terry Heironimus
Laurel Frey
E. G. Kuhn
John Hopkins
C. Howard Cameron
L. C. Frey
G. T. Vance
Thompson to Seek Office In Heated Chicago Primary
Chicago December 14 William Hale Big Bill Thompson announces he will pursue the Republican nomination for mayor in the February 20 primary. The 69 year old former mayor headlines a boisterous campaign at Medinah temple promising prosperity and a strong city turnaround amid a fiery, showman style run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hale
Big Bill
Medinah Temple
Thompson
George of
England
Ireland
America
Two Murders Admitted In Counterfeit Ring Case
Virgil Reynolds, 30, in Lockport on murder charges, confessed involvement in a second killing. He told Pennsylvania police he received 580 dollars for the March shooting of Tony Spitale near Rochester, Pa., while another victim was killed in Monaca, Pa. Secret Service ties place the ring across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia with a possible counterfeit operation near the Kentucky West Virginia border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
N. Y
William A. Burbank
Virgil B. Reynolds
Burbank
Reynolds
Pennsylvania
Tony Spitale
Rochester
Niagara County
Tony Massaro
Monaca
Secret Service
William Karp
New York
Ohio
West Virginia
Karp
Kentucky-West Virginia
Wile Preservers Dusting Paper for Household Use
A housewife favors Sofn absorbent paper for dusting furniture. She says it collects and holds dust, stays clean, and can be discarded after dusting is finished.
Local Personal Notices From City Hospital
Robert Nestor is confined on Latrobe street with tonsillitis and influenza. William Montgomery of Tunnel Street was admitted to City Hospital Tuesday for treatment of a leg infection. Miss Mollie Pendergast of West Washington Street was discharged from City Hospital Monday after medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nestor
Latrobe Street
Ton
William Montgomery
Tunnelston
City Hospital
Mollie Pendergast
West Washington Street
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Dayton Poling
Mr and Mrs Dayton Poling of Thornton welcomed a 7 pound son born at City Hospital on Tuesday. The baby is unnamed at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Poling
Thornton
City Hospital
Sharp Decrease in WPA Enrollment Reported
The Works Progress administration reported a 45 514 decrease in work relief enrollment for the week ended December 10. Officials called it one of the sharpest drops in WPA history, reducing total rolls to 3 139 045, down 123 624 from the November 5 peak of 3 262 669.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Works Progress Administration
Miner Killed in Otsego Mine Collapse at Brule Coal Yard
In Pineville on December 14 a slate fall at the Brule Smokeless Coal Co mine in Otsego killed J. Q. Arnold, 27, of Norton Virginia, while he worked underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
J. Q. Arnold
Norton
Otsego
Brule Smokeless Coal Company
Gimp Snyder Trial Details Shake Hollywood Romance
The trial reveals Gimp Snyder's long linked romance and management of star Etting. Alderman testifies Snyder drew a pistol outside a studio, then shot. Miss Etting and Snyder’s daughter Edith testified about events before the October 14 shooting. Officer John described the rapid pistol draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumucu
Gimp
Snyder
Giesler
Alderman
Ihe Gimp
Miss Etting
B. M. Johnson
Edith Snyder
Hollywood Hills
Alma Alderman
NBC
Court reads questions in Snyder murder trial
Alderman testified about the shooting in the music room and the fear for Ruth Etting. The defense pressed self preservation motives as evidence. Giesler questioned whether Snyder might shock Miss Etting and noted the ex-manager’s tall height and strength. The case resumes with lawyers pressing for an emergency injunction over a labor contract dispute and possible picket impact on Christmas business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman
Colonel Gimp
Ruth
Giesler
Snyder
Miss Etting
E. E. Hamstead
Terence D. Stewart
Morgantown
Morrison Company
Chrristmas
Wilson
Federal subpoenas issued in McKesson and Robbins probe
In New York on December 14 the federal government issued fifty subpoenas to Wall Street operators and McKesson and Robbins officials as part of an inquiry into an alleged 18 million dollar shortage in the drug firm’s listed assets. Julian F Thompson, treasurer and director, began publicly recounting how he first suspected financial irregularities in the crude drugs department. He had already appeared before an NYSE committee and a federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
Julian F Thompson
Thompson
New York Stock Exchange
Federal
Fidelity Investment case continues in West Virginia
The Securities Commission filed charges against Fidelity Investment Association alleging defaulted bonds and improper deposits with state treasurers. The firm’s assets were claimed to exceed stated values due to restricted contract funds, with executives including John Marshall and Carmi A. Thompson listed as officers and directors. An injunction to stop further sales was sought in Michigan district court as Carrol Evans commented the commission has pursued the affairs for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Commission
John Marshall
Washington
D. C
United States
Carmi A.thompson
Cleveland
F. 8. Risley
Wheeling
W. Va
Louis B. Hanna
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Walter T. Grosscup
Philadelphia
Federal Reserve
John S. Brookes, Jr
Washington, D. C
Republic Steel Corporation
International Paper and Power Company
Pittsburgh Steel Foundry Corporation
Arthur B. Koontz
Charleston
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Howard Sutherland
Elkins
U. 8
U. S
Homer J. Buckley
Chicago
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
D. A. Burt
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Charles H. Copp
Wheeling Dollar Savings and Trust Company
Carroll D. Evans
Tom B. Foulk
National Exchange Bank
Michael Gallagher
People's National Bank
Mt. Pleasant
Ohio
Pittston Company
A. L. King
John Marshall, Jr
Howard E. Reed
Pittsburgh
F. J. Weis
The
Securities Commission
Carrol Evans
Tthe Association
Investment Loans Association
Michigan District Federal Court
Famous Play Features Planned At Midwest Industrial City
The program includes The Toast production with stage managers Harvey Wittman and Albert Deets, property manager Eleanor Jacobs, music directors Mildred Hefner and Esther Beall. A panel discussion Organization with a Purpose features Eloise DeMoss Naomi Turner Margaret Larue Harvey Wittman Robert McCartney Edmond Jacobs Eleanor Jacobs, chaired. Virginia Outright reads. Vernon Ball plays trombone. Ushers listed. admission open to public with silver offering for Y T C work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rage
Harvey Wittman
Albert Deets
Eleanor Jacobs
Mildred Hefner
Esther Beall
Eloise DeMoss
Naomie Turner
Margaret Larue
Robert McCartney
Edmond Jacobs
Virginia Outright
Vernon Ball
Margaret Grinnan
Mary Jeane Grinnan
Margaret Glenn
Mary Louise Robinson
Y. T. C. Work
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annabel P. Swisher
Society Reporter
Acme Missionary Society
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
S. W Pickens
C. C. Spencer
Harvey ‘Pavis
Old Judea
Elizabeth Stuck
American Legion Auxiliary
Moose Home
Sons of the American Legion
M. P
Walter Stevens
Durward Brown
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Eastern Star Woman's Club
Pound
John Bickford
Washington Street
Red Wing Club
James Parkhill
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mission Circle
First Baptist Church
Woman's Club
Charles Thayer
Dewey Avenue
Presbyterian
East Washington Street
Andrews Church
Ida Dorsey
Blanche Guard
T. Seymour
Bruce
RED Cross Pharmacy
Coty
Evening
Paris
AMITY
Shirley Temple
Betsy Wetsy
West Side
Walnut Street
Sey
Arena
Gus
Myrl
Retib
Cainei
Federal District Court
Fidelity Investment Association
Eleanor
Parker E
Malone
Rexall
Wena
A.B
Abe
the Love Drug Co
W. Main St
Sinbeam
Jess
Monongahela System
Morrison
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