W Brohard Appointed To Four County Court
Thomas W. Brohard was appointed county commissioner to succeed Samuel A. Waller, becoming part of an all Republican court. Commissioners Robinson and Scranges selected him from five applicants after a brief session in which they discussed welfare board funds and a second loan of 20800. The court then studied overdue bills and pending orders as state’s attorney Holt noted there is no alternative when claims are proven.
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Thomas W. Brohard
Samuel A. Waller
Grafton
Frank Bennett
Brohard
Arthur Robinson
Harvey B. Scransge
Booths Creek
Ed. N. Locke
Boulder
Col
James Colt
Welfare Board
R. F.C
Holt
Mrs Gee of Knottsville Rites Planned For Pioneer Woman
Mrs Mary Ellen Snively McGee 78 of Knottsville died at a daughter's home after two weeks of complications. Services likely Friday. Survived by four children including Mrs W T Robinson and Mrs Helen Haw of Blueville, Mrs Hattie Bishop of Knotts, and John McGee. A brother and three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren also listed. Burial plans and funeral-home details noted.
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Mary Ellen Snively McGee
Knottsville
Hattie Bishop
Bartlett
W. T. Robinson
Blueville
McGee
John McGee
W. ’. Robinson
Helen Haw
Knotts
Ather
Michael Snively
Jadelphia
Catherine Dander
Osburg
Alice Elliott
Youth runs 261 acre Indiana farm and earns honors
Nappanee Indiana four-year effort by 20 year old Harold Ambaugh to manage a 261 acre farm with his grandfather and sister as partner. He kept farm books without red ink for three years while attending school and earned a fourth degree gold medal from Future Farmers of America at Kansas City. He runs dairy cattle and crops aiming to grow a larger milk producing herd.
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Nappanee
Ind
Harold Ambaugh
Future Farmers of America
Harold
Indiana
National Congress of the Association
Kansas City Co
Aubaugh
Kingwood Bank to Pay 10 Percent Dividend
The Kingwood National Bank, closed 18 months ago, will pay its first 10 percent dividend to depositors within the next few days, announced by A. L. Hartley, the receiver. The announcement notes the bank’s reopening prospects are under review.
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Kingwood
Kingwood National Bank
A. L. Hartley
Income tax plan eyed to aid West Virginia schools
Charleston January 4 1930s discussion centers on a state income tax to offset revenue losses from a levy cap. Legislators see economy first but expect new revenue, with tax proceeds likely earmarked for school aid. Proposals consider taxing all incomes including small earners to boost education funding. Continues on page five.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Sesson
Two Mail Robberies Target California Post Offices
Los Angeles January 4 two daring bandits invaded the Southern Railway station and seized a registered mail pouch from two armed guards. The pouch carried registered mail and securities for San Joaquin Valley points. Value unofficially about $10,000. The night saw a second postal robbery in Southern California as at High Gorge two men looted a post office safe of $115.
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Los Angeles
Post Office
San Joaquin Valley
California
High Gorge
Byrd to relinquish pension if Legion backs veterans savings
Washington reports Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd faces criticism for drawing 4200 annual retirement pay while leading the National Economy League campaign to cut veterans' costs. Byrd offers to relinquish Navy status if the American Legion endorses repeal of pensions for nonservice-connected veterans, amid calls to reallocate funds.
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Washington, Jan
Byrd
National Economy League
House
Senate
Robinson
Ind
Patman
Tex
Economy League
Kvale
F L
Minn
League
Swangon
Plover
Naval Academy
Hooper
Mich
Congressional Committee
Indiana Solon
American Legion
FIGHT
Boston
Richard E. Byrd
Navy
Congress
Washington
Indiana
National Economic League
Dietrich Sues Paramount Over Contract Breach
In Los Angeles on January 4, Marlene Dietrich faces a $182,850 damages suit from Paramount Studios for breach of contract after she refused to work. A temporary retraining order prevents her from leaving the United States while the case proceeds, with a return date of January 9 and a contract expiring February 19.
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Marlene Dietrich
Los Angeles
Paramountp
Miss Dietrich
United States
Marlene
von Sternberg
Quartet Held in Holdups in Wheeling
Two girls and two boys were arrested after holding up the Sam Walton gas station at Glendale. They confessed robbing the Stack House store at Brownsville. The gang was led by George Walker of 38, a former inmate with prison terms in Moundyville and Jackson, Mich. Police seek Walker.
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Wheeling
Sam Walton
Glendale
Stackhouse
Brownsville
Sare James Lance
Paul Deal
Bellaire
Nettle Malinda Crebs
Pasqualine Virginia
Serria
Benwood
George Walker
Walker
Moundyville
Jackson, Mich
James E Bee Stroke Victim In Parkersburg
James E Bee former Grafton magistrate and longtime shoe dealer died in Parkersburg after a stroke suffered Monday. He was 60 and survived by his wife six children and a New York son Clair. Final rites planned in Parkersburg with family at Beech Street residence.
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James E. Bee
Rafton
Westrafton
Parkersburg
Bee
Grafton
William Archdeacon
Beech Street
Clair
New York City
Mr. Bee
Wood County
James Bee
Virginia
Mary
Billy
John
James
Greek steamer Alma in distress in Aegean Sea
Marseilles Jan 4. The local radio station intercepted a message stating the Greek steamer Alma is in distress in the Aegean Sea. No injuries reported as rescue coordination follows.
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Marseilles
Prange
Alma
Agean Sea
Two Killed in Hostilities Last Night and Today
Taylorville Illinois reports violent clashes at Peabody mine No 7 in Kincaid as UMWA miners clash with hostile forces. Two men were seriously wounded today after a night of killing, with deputies targeted by snipers and numerous bombs seized. Five National Guard companies deployed to Christian county to restore order amid ongoing coalfield unrest in central Illinois.
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National Guard
Christian County
United Mine Workers of America
Taylorville
Trindla National Guard
Illinois
United Minl Workers of America
Taylorsville MH
Mine Workers of America
Peabody Mine No. 7
Kincaid
Taylorville-Kincaid
Kincaids
Central Illinois
Vincent Roderns
Springfield
Emma Comulato
Peabody Coal Co
Roderns
Kincant
Progressive Miners’ Union
Peabody
United Mine Worleyers Union
City schools reopen with 156 absent as term resumes
One hundred fifty six students were absent across city grade schools and high school as recess ended and classes began. Attendance at St Augustine schools was near normal, while ward by ward enrollments showed mixed figures with several dozen absentees in multiple buildings.
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E. G. Kuhn
City Public
St. Augustine
First Ward
Central
East Grafton
Garrison School
West Grafton
High School
Final Action On Day Repeal Postponed In Senate
Washington reports that final action on prohibition repeal was postponed by the senate judiciary sub committee until tomorrow due to absent members. Chairman Blane said a final vote would come the morrow as the panel tentatively agrees on a resolution to repeal the amendment and allow action against the saloon. An $85,000,000 cut in veteran administration spending is proposed as a temporary economy measure with a 10 percent cut planned for the next fiscal year in war compensation and related items.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Blane
Congress
Veteran Administration
House Veterans Appropriations
Ben
House
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Mrs. Gee
Harold Umbaugh
Admiral Byrd
U. S
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Shanhaikwan
Mukden
Studio
Judiciary
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