Plan Program This Evening Plan for County Agriculture 1940
A meeting of the city planning committee for agricultural extension will be held at 7 30 this evening in the County Agent Carroll R Hawkins office. A L Marsh and J A Keller of West Virginia University Extension will attend to discuss a small fruit campaign and a strawberry program. Hawkins said the committee will consider other important 1940 county projects and solicit ideas from all members.
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Taylor County
Ity Planning Committee
Carroll R. Hawkins
A. L. Marsh
J. A. Keller
West Virginia University
Hawkins
West Virginia Agriculture Extension Department
Navy survey proposed to review shipbuilding program
Washington reports a congressional survey to decide if the Navy’s construction program should be revamped amid sea warfare lessons from Europe. Senator Byrnes will push for experts to assess pocket battleships and the value of larger, faster 45 000 ton ships, plus questions on destroyer stability and Guam fortifications.
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Washington
Byrnes
D.S.C
Senate Appropriations
Brynes
Germany
Graf Spee
Uruguay
Guam
United States
Pacific
Grafton Man Held For Trial In Domestic Disturbance
George Smith of Grafton is charged with creating a disturbance and locking his wife Ann out of their home. He faces a municipal court trial this afternoon.
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Ann
George Smith
Grafton
City
Cattle In County Under Bangs Disease Inspections
Dr A N Price from the state veterinarian's office in Charleston leads routine Bangs disease testing of county cattle. County agent Carroll Hawkins urges herd owners to call for testing, noting no outbreak but recommending inspections.
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A. N. Price
Charleston
Carroll R. Hawkins
Many Die as Fire Ravages 3-Section Minneapolis Building
The 45 year old structure housed 100 to 125 residents. A blaze started simultaneously in all three sections, freezing hoses and ice coating the apparatus. Two firefighters were hurt, one with a possible back injury. At least 25 people were admitted to hospitals for burns or injuries after jumping from windows. One resident escaped in a nightgown from a second floor porch as flames and smoke surged through the building. Rescue crews battled the cold while morgue ambulances and hearses moved victims.
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Dick Raniels
Minneapolis
Bloise Huson
V ‘Kage
Farley Inquest Ends With Jury Verdict
A coroners jury investigating the death of Marie Farley age 27 at the home of Collie McIntyre Band O Railroad brakeman December 22 found death caused by alcoholism and carbon monoxide poisoning. Foreman was former assessor Ed N Lock. Dr Paul P Warden is county coroner.
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Marie Farley
Collie McIntyre
Band O
Ed. N. Lock
Paul P. Warden
Buchalter Called Again For State Court Trial
Louis Lepke Buchalter, 43, fresh on a 14 year federal term, faces state charges that could bring life imprisonment after serving his prison sentence. He pleaded guilty yesterday to narcotics and anti trust indictments tied to a $10 million international narcotics ring before sentencing on conspiracy convictions. District Attorney Dewey moves to transfer him to state court for trial.
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New York
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Thomas E. Dewey
Holt Replies to Ministers in Bluefield
Governor Holt answers a protest from four Bluefield ministers over state liquor stores. He denies plans to change state policy, defends state sale as a reform attempt, and warns of three possible paths including private sale or prohibition. The exchange centers on the Bland street liquor store relocation and broader liquor policy.
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Bluefield
Holt
Bland Street
State debt and bond payments detailed in annual report
The report covers the 1939 fiscal year ending with $78,612,000 in debt backed by $75,112,000 road bonds and $3,500,000 refunding bonds. The sinking fund held $4,846,441.91 for debt service, and the state closed with a $443,153.96 general revenue balance. Motor vehicle and gasoline taxes exceeded debt service needs, with $26,092,320 and $33,262,497 collected over five years, respectively. There were no revenue anticipation notes or temporary loans since August 1935, and no bonds were in default.
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Coiusuee Ifo
Virginia
Talbott
State Sinking Fund Commission
General Revenue
State Road Commission
West Virginia
Pallbearers Named for Mrs McCartney Funeral Service
Pallbearers for the funeral of Mrs Bertha McCartney who died at her Lincoln street home Monday evening are George Norris P W Knotts W S McCartney J B McCartney J W McCartney and A R McCartney. The service will be tomorrow at 2 PM at Andrews Methodist Church with interment at Woodsdale Memorial Park under G Q Bartlett's direction.
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Bertha McCartney
Lincoln Street
George Norris
P.W. Knotts
W. McCartney
J. B. McCartney
J. W. McCartney
A. R. McCartney
Andrews Methodist Church
Woodsdale Memorial Park
GQ. T. Bartlett
School Board funds WPA project for refinishing furniture
The Taylor County Board of Education announced a WPA sponsored project to refinish school furniture. State WPA Administrator Joseph N. Alderson said $6,787 had been released, with the sponsors contributing $1,450. Several carpenters will be employed on the work.
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Taylor County Board of Education
Huntington
Works Projects Administration
WPA
Joseph N. Alderson
West Virginians Eligible for New Social Security Benefits
Charleston report explains who qualifies for the new year social security program. Eligible groups include aged workers aged wives widows with dependent children dependent parents and children. First payments are expected about February 1.
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Charleston
West
Hollis Seeks Return On All Christmas Seals
Circuit Clerk Frank M. Hollis, chair of the Taylor County Anti-Tuberculosis and Health Society, requests a report on more than 1000 Christmas seals outstanding. About 1,493 mailings went out in December. 444 responses received with 258 accepting and paying, 186 declining. Total sales reach $281.87 versus last year’s $208.
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Frank M. Hollis
Taylor County
ISSUE BANK CALL Washington Bank Conditions Dec 30
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday December 30, requesting reports on capital surplus and resources alongside liability figures and other financial data from every federal institution.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
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