Myron Lough Dies in Fairmont Former Editor and Educator
Funeral services for Myron M. Lough 67 longtime Fairmont resident and former editor of the Fairmont West Virginia. He died early Tuesday at his home after his wife noticed heavy breathing. Survived by widow Emma Parks two children Lucille Noble and Virginia Michie two grandchildren Susan and Judy Michie. Born June 25 1870 in Barbour county Lough taught in youth and served as Barbour county superintendent of schools. He graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College and Denison University and later joined Fairmont State College faculty acting principal for a time. He edited Philips Republican and led the Fairmont West Virginian from weekly to daily and served as university regent.
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Clarksburg
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Prominent Fairmont Banker Lough Dies After Service
Longtime Fairmont figure and Hutchinson Coal agent turned real estate and mortgage officer died after a life of public service. Lough directed Standard Building and Loan and served four years on West Virginia University board of regents. A Republican, he attended Fairmont First Baptist Church and taught the Men’s Bible class for two decades. He also belonged to the Odd Fellows and Kiwanis clubs.
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Schools Close For Holidays In Taylor County
Taylor county schools will be dismissed Friday afternoon for the Christmas holidays, resuming Monday January 3. County superintendent B. Guy Kuhn says the short recess was cut due to a delayed start of school last fall from late bus deliveries, necessitating trimming several days from the usual holiday vacation to finish the term on May 31, 1938.
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Laid off men and unemployment benefits rules
The article explains when jobless workers may be disqualified or have benefits postponed for quitting, being discharged for cause, or refusing a suitable job. It notes that strikes or labor disputes can affect eligibility, outlines state unemployment commissions as the decision makers, and states there are appeals to impartial boards in all states.
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Pennsylvania
Unemployment Compensation Authority
Farmer George Sease Dies At Home In Horner's Run
Harrison county farmer George Jacob Sease aged 64 died at his home on Horner's Run in Fairmont. He was a prominent local farmer and member of the community.
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Snow White Debuts as Disney's First Feature Cartoon
Hollywood crowds hail a fairy tale animated epic by Walt Disney that runs eight reels and cost 1.5 million dollars over three years. The dwarfs Doc Dopey Grumpy Happy Sneezy Bashful and Sleepy draw praise while the film showcases innovative color and depth, with birds pigeons and vultures adding playful touches.
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Five Die In Farmhouse Fire Near Connellsville
Five people perished in a blaze at a secluded farm home twelve miles east of Connellsville Pennsylvania while they slept. Victims include William Yothers 71 Annie Yothers 69 Mer Crow Mer Crow and Annabelle Crow all under sixteen. Frank Crow 45 and Melvin Crow 10 were seriously burned. An explosion started the fire and neighbors were far away making aid slow.
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New Boy Scout Troop Planned At Grafton YMCA
A meeting at 7 PM on December 29 announced formation of a new Boy Scout troop sponsored by the Grafton YMCA. Secretary William Manley urged interested boys to attend to hear plans and join the new organization.
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Christmas Service At Postoffice Announced
Postmaster James T. Murphy announces Christmas day service changes with no regular deliveries or collections. Gift parcel delivery will occur in the city and all windows including general delivery money order postal savings registry and stamp will be closed all day. Deposits at the post office are urged to ensure prompt dispatch.
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Route 50 Man Jailed After Night Disturbances
E M Gawthrop of route 50 was charged with causing two disturbances and drunkenness at the Valley Inn and the White Front road houses west of Pruntytown. Sheriff Herbert Evans and Deputy Joseph Maske arrested him. he faces a hearing in the justice of the peace court.
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Teruel Falls as Government Forces Break Siege
Government troops stormed the bullring and seized the old quarter, claiming Teruel was largely in government hands after a night of heavy fighting that killed or wounded thousands. Reports say the 18th army corps crossed a caisson into the city and prepared for a final push.
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Young Slaying Suspect Held in Virginia City
Federal and Norfolk county officers questioned a prisoner they said may be Wendell Bowers 19 held on a vagrancy charge in Norfolk county. Identified by maid Mary Graffin as the slayer of Mrs Wilma Carpenter 28. The suspect is accused of shooting the widow after binding the maid and robbing both women.
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Oregon Chief Pan: Perkins and Labor War Critique
Oregon Governor Charles Martin lashed out at a labor secretary and the NLRB blaming labor gangsters for Oregon's economic strife. He spoke to Clatsop Democrats criticizing the Wagner act and praising Rep. Walter Pierce while detailing mill closings and boycotts. Police chased a gunman through Astoria, with shots fired near the Shroyer and A P stores as officers pursued suspects.
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Mystery Man John Spurs Citywide Police Chase
Police recount a bullet shattered a room near a mother and child as a mystery man named John eludes capture. At 10:22 p.m. Frank Kunst, manager of the A. B. Shroyer store at Beech and Pearl, reported a broken glass entryway before Officer Helms took the call and joined the pursuit.
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Apples for Sale in Thornton Market
Winter Banana York Imperial apples offered by W. H. Annon in Thornton. Phone 17F2 224-6tbp. Price 50 cents per bushel, quantity 65 bushels.
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Wanted: 7ANTED Operator to lease service station
Advertisement seeks an operator to lease an established service station on commission basis. Respond with Box D, Sentinel, 227-26.
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Chief seeks leads after window crash and threat of attack
Police report two boys say a masked man boasted of toughness, smashed a store window on Beech Street, and planned to attack eight women while cursing and threatening a motorist. Chief Lockard hopes the youths reveal the companion’s identity and promises early arrests after questioning.
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Hose Drying Rack Planned for Grafton Fire Department
Grafton fire officials moved to add a hose drying rack or tower to the department’s hose supply. A 1000 feet of new hose purchased by the city commission will be utilized, with preliminary estimates for the rack’s cost discussed. The meeting also moved the department’s regular night to Monday and planned a Monday fire school. Mayor Ey Waugh and Street James E Reed were noted as special guests at the social.
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