Truckload of food sent to needy in coal region crisis
In a grave crisis the Salvation Army and local groups mobilized to aid coal field families. A loaded truck departed Grafton for Semington with food clothing Christmas boxes and stockings. 100 stockings were filled with candy and fruit. Local relief leaders including Captain W J H Armell coordinated donations from businesses lodges and clubs. Boxed goods and sacks of necessities will be delivered to deserving homes late tonight and tomorrow.
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Grafton
Salvation “Army
Sweathelow
W J H. Armell
Santa Claus
Girly Charity Club
Elkisnd Moose Lodges
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Kiwanis Lab
Hopemont Sanitarium
Simils Moe
Sovei
Good Sound Judgment at Miller's Filice Store Christmas
A local shopper endorses Miller's Filice Store for Christmas presents, praising the store's offerings as dependable and the best choice for the family.
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Miller's Filice
Coolidges Leave for Southland Tomorrow
Four killed in crash of huge plane near Marr Field, Chicago survivor Rozar describes engine failure after takeoff. President Coolidge plans early departure for Georgia island Christmas vacation, aims to start with quiet work at the White House, lights the community Christmas tree, and receive greetings from scouts as Marine Band plays carols. Continued on page two.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Rozar
Chicago
Marr Field
Tfor
Macon
Tefros
Washington
Island Mansion
Georgia
Coolidge
District of Columbia
First Congregational
Jaqueline Smith
Lorena Aday
Boy
Girl 'Scouts
Marine Band
Tillers Shoe Store Promotes Thrifty Footwear Outfit
An old saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin appears on an ad for Tillers Shoe Store. The note encourages buying only what is needed and features shoes, slippers, galoshes, and silk hose as practical solutions for frugal shoppers.
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Benjamin Franklin
Government Defends Railroad Valuation Methods
The government defends the constitutionality of Interstate Commerce Commission methods for valuing railroad property. Attorney General Sargent filed the brief, with George Y. Wickersham assisting, to form the government’s argument due January 2. Continuation noted on page three.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis and
O'Pallon
Supreme Court
Sargent
Geo. Y. Wickersham
Holiday Rum Seized On Fetterman Bridge In Clamp
State police seized four five gallon charred kegs of Christmas liquor on the Fetterman bridge yesterday evening about five o clock. Two men, M. Lynch and Bark Stevens of Clarksburg, were jailed after being stopped in the Besex coach driven by Stephens. The liquor labeled Ambassador Old Scotch was largely consumed, with moonshine found on Stephens and clothing. The cargo reportedly originated in Rowlesburg and Oakland and was en route to Clarksburg.
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Fetterman Bridge
J. W. Woodwell
H. K
IM. AL “Prose
Lynch
Bark. Stephens
Clarksburg
Stephens
Rowlesburg
Oakland
Wooddell
Debendorfer
Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy With Warmer Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a slight rise in temperatures tonight in the northwest portion. Temperatures will steadily warm on Tuesday as the day progresses.
Detective Ora Slater Probes Canton Killings
Canton Ohio December 24 Detective Ora Slater continues his probe into the deaths of Vernard Fearn and Mrs Margaret Heldman amid questions of her staged suicide and a later apparent death by self harm. Slater questioned Wilbur Heldman for seven hours and plans another interview at the county jail where Heldman stands as a material witness. Authorities note discrepancies in Heldman’s account as the case unfolds.
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Canton
Wilbur
Heldman
Lorain
Vernard
Feayn
Ora
Slater
Cincinnati
Margaret Heldman
Vernard I. Fearn
Wilbur C. Heldman
F Fearn
Fearn
No Trace Of Couple In Colorado River Search
In Canyon, Arizona, December 24, hope remains that Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hyde, missing honeymooners who disappeared on a homemade scow in the Colorado River, will be found by two search parties around Diamond Creek Canyon. Emory Kolb leadership and Grand Canyon rangers report progress downriver while H. C. Hyde, father of the missing man, leads a separate search near Separation Rapids. Hyde offers a $1,000 reward for information.
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Nd Canyon
Ariz
Hope
Glenn Hyde
Colorado River
Diamond Jcreek Canyon
Emory Kolb
Brooks
Grand Canyon National Park
Diamond Creek
Hyde
H. C. Hyde
Separation Rapids
Miller's Shoe Store Offers Daniel Green Slippers
A shopper is urged to visit Miller's Shoe Store to buy Daniel Green's Comfy Slippers as a perfect gift, promising high comfort and appeal for the recipient.
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Miller's
Daniel Green
Hoover Gets Started for Home Sunday
Hoover departs Rio de Janeiro aboard the Utah for Christmas at sea with the Hoover party. Presents include a Brazilian doctor’s degree, honorary Red Cross chair, books, cigars, and a Rio de Janeiro picture. Fireworks and cheers greet the ship as it sails, marking a festive return amid a long Latin American tour.
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U.S
Utah
Latin America
Herbert Hoover
Rio Janeiro
Vian
Hoover
China
Hoover F
Brazil
Brasilian Red Cross
American Red Cross
Photograph of the family during holiday season
A note emphasizes that holiday time is ideal for taking a family photograph, a keepsake to prize in years to come. It underscores capturing the moment as a lasting memory and suggests shared joy during festive days.
Fire Death Toll Rises In Alabama Home blaze
In Lincoln area near Anniston five children and both parents perished in a deadly house fire caused by a stove malfunction. Ella Bright, 2 12, died in Anniston Hospital after Mrs Calhoun awoke family and tried to save the children. Several others were injured but expected to recover as investigators note the beam collapse killed the infant.
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Anniston
Ala
Albert Calhoun
Lincoln
Ella Bright
Anniston Hospital
Calhoun
White
Enideen
Lois II
Raymond
Lines
A. M. Calhoun
Mames
One Dead Two Shot in Feud at Cumberland Church
In Kelso near Fayetteville Temi Aimmons and Nell Golden were wounded as Floyd Steelman died from gunfire aimed at settling long standing feuds with neighbors the Pigg Simmons and Slinthons after a Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathering. Joe Pigg a prosperous farmer and others were involved in the confrontation.
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Fayetteville
Temi
P—Aimmons
Nelll Golden
Floyd Steelman
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Kelso
Joe Pigg
Simmons
Pige
Slinthons
Pigg
Mil ler’s Shoe Store gifts promise daily use
A Mil ler’s Shoe Store promotion urges shoppers to buy presents that will be used every day of the year. The notice highlights practicality and year round value, presenting footwear as enduring gifts for all occasions.
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Miller's Shoe Store
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Grafton’s
Salvation Army
Flemington
Boulder Dam
Bilt
White House
Spon- Dre Elwood Mead
Bureau of Reclamation
Johnson
California
Coolidges
Southland
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Revier
Priblie
Iim
iSpy
Ora Slater
Slayer
Hydes
Canyon
W. R. Loar & Son
Photographe Tive
Alabama
Baby
Farmer
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
M. J, Hannon
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