Aged Lady Rachel Robey Dies After Illness
Mrs Rachel Elizabeth Robey 82 a Marion county native and mother of W G Robey prominent railroad official died after a week long illness at her son's residence 526 Maple Avenue Funeral services will be at 230 PM Wednesday at the Robey home Rev Oakey Wilson Grow of the Christian church will officiate Burial will be Bluemont cemetery under G T Bartlett direction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Elizabeth Robey
W. G. Robey
Maple Avenue
Marion County
Robey
William Smith
L. H. Robey
D. J. Smith
Monongah
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oakey Wilson Grow
The
Christian Church
Bluemont Cemetery
G. T. Bartlett
Death claims county native Nancy Irene Currey
Nancy Irene Currey aged 72 of Marion County died after a short illness at her Pricketts Creek home. Born October 10, 1868, she was a native of the county. Survived by husband Leonard Currey and children B R Currey Huntington, Braxie Sergent Mt Harmony, Warren J Currey Baxter, Madge Gabbert, Opal Shaffer, Elva Summers Morgantown, Mac Sheet Akrol, Ruth Layman Montana, L Paul Currey Fairmont, Virgil Currey at home. A sister Sarah Scranage and brothers George Oral Jones of Grafton Cleophas Jones Belington also survive. Funeral 12:30 pm Tuesday at home, then Harmony Grove church. Rev L E Powers officiating. burial Harmony Grove cemetery by Carpenter and Ford Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Irene Jones Currey
Harrison Jones
Taylor County
Prickett's Creek
Marion County
Currey
Leonard Currey
BR. B. Currey
Huntington
Braxie Sergent
Mt. Harmony
Belington
Harmony Grove Church
L. E. Powers
Fairmont Baptist Temple
Harmony Grove
Carpenter and Ford
Fairmont
Julius Kennedy Caught by Officers On Sunday
Julius Kennedy of West Hill was captured early Sunday morning asleep at his father’s home by Sheriff Herbert Evans Deputy Virgil Poe and two local state troopers. He is wanted for auto theft for two weeks and was lodged in jail awaiting grand jury action. The charge stems from stealing a car on Latrobe Street the Saturday night before Christmas and abandoning it near Philippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kennedy
West Hill
Herbert Evans
Virgil Poe
Kennedy
Latrobe Street
Philipp
Long illness proves fatal for Mrs Elizabeth Grey
Mrs. Elizabeth Grey of Grafton died at 170 Lincoln Street on Saturday evening after a two year illness. She leaves seven children Herbert Robert Frances Edwin Harry Betty and Lloyd at home and three brothers Charles Roy and Clyde. Born October 21 1889 in Glover's Gap she was 50 and a Methodist. Funeral services will be in Glover's Gap with arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Grey
Grafton
Lincoln Street
Glover's Gap
Samuel
Maggie Reese Oliver
S F. Grey
Herbert
Robert
Frances
Edwin
Harry
Betty
Lloyd
Charles Oliver
Roy Oliver
New Jersey
Clyde Oliver
St. Clairsville
Grey
Methodist Church of
Bartlett Funeral Home
Short Illness Claims Life of West Hill Tot
A three day illness of complications claimed the life yesterday morning of three month old Connie Amanda Dalton daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell C Dalton of Simpson route 1. Besides the parents three sisters and other relatives mourn her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill
Connie Amanda Dalton
Russell C. Dalton
Simpson Route 1
Surviving Dalton Family Noted in Obituary Report
The obituary lists Mrs Dalton and three daughters Matie Dorothy and Olive Dalton as survivors. Funeral services were held at West Hill church with Rev Fred DeCost officiating. Burial followed at West Hill cemetery under A Carl Lynch of Graf ton direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Matie
Dorothy
Olive Dalton
West Hill Church
Fred DeCost
West Hill Cemetery
A. Carl Lynch
Grafton
Thomas Neal passes away in Marion County
Thomas Jefferson Neal aged 86 died early Saturday at his son Albert O Neal’s home on Pricket run Marion county after a long life in the area. Born November 3 1853 in Taylor county he married Nancy Ann Lake who died in 1920. Surviving are three sons James W Albert O and Samuel G Neal a daughter Mrs Mary Ellen Devers and a brother Robert H Neal. Funeral is 10 o clock Tuesday in the home with interment Linn cemetery Glady creek by Carpenter and Ford Marionmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Neal
This County
Albert O. Neal
Pricket Run
Marion County
James William
Tabitha Henderson Neal
Taylor County
Nancy Ann Lake
James W
Prickett's Run
Samuel G. Neal
Fairmont
Mary Ellen Devers
Grafton
Robert H. Neal
Glady Creek
Linn
Carpenter and Ford
Pairmont
U S Seeks Finnish Aid Through League Inquiry
The State Department informed the League of Nations it is consulting with Finland on material and humanitarian aid. Acting on Secretary Hulls instruction, the American minister in Berne replied that the United States has shown tangible sympathy for Finland since hostilities began and will continue to assist as appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
League of Nations
Finland
Hull
Berne
Switzerland
League
United States
Coroner Chosen for Marion County
Fairmont January 8 The county court appointed D E Dusty Kidd as county coroner succeeding Cecil J Urbaniak who resigned Kidd is secretary of the Marion County Building and Loan Association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
D. E
Dusty") Kidd
Cecil J. Urbaniak
Kidd
The
Marion County Building and Loan Association
State Trooper Goes On Trial for Murder in Nesquehoking
State Police Corporal Benjamin Franklin faces murder and manslaughter charges for the June shooting of 14 year old Joan Stevens in Nesquehoning. Franklin, 33, says he fired in self defense after the girl threatened with a gun which proved to be a toy. The trial opens with over 40 witnesses subpoenaed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauch Chunk
Commonwealth
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Joan Stevens
Edward Swatys
Joan
Nesquehoning
Swati
Railroads warned in ICC report
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission telling U S railroads they face rising competition from other carriers. The ICC advocates omnibus transportation bill steps to regulate wasteful competition, broaden regulation to domestic carriers, and create a temporary agency to study relative economy among rail, water, and motor carriers. The committee notes subsidies distort competition and calls for coordinated use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
ICC
Commission
Railroad Committee
Railroads Face Growing Competition Under Proposed Legislation
A roosevelt appointed railroad committee warns that pursuing the dominant policy and its administration to the full extent will invite more carrier types into national transport. The commission says attacks on weak competition points should not distract railroads from strengthening internal defenses.
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Railroad Committee
Roosevelt
Missouri Leaders Feud Over Jackson Day Dinners
Missouri figures Bennett Clark and Lloyd Stark, long-time acquaintances, clash at rival Jackson day dinners in Springfield. Clark, with Truman, draws cheers while Stark is booed. Connally’s snub sparks further tension as Stark and Clark vie for delegates, with Stark backing Roosevelt and announcing for Truman’s seat.
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Springfield
Jan. Aim
Bennett Clark
Lloyd Stark
Pike County
Missouri
U. S
Olarks
Clark
Harry S. Truman
Stark
Tom Connally
D.-Tex
Tom Pendergast
NYA Head
Pendergast
Truman
Aubrey Williams
National Youth Administration
Connally
Washington
Charles L. Henson
Fred Moon
Central Committee
Judge Henson
Missouri Democrats
Roosevelt
Senate
Backward Pupils Get Attention From State Education Officials
Charleston January reports that assistant state school superintendent F Ray Power says programs for backward pupils are progressing well. Marvin R Barker leads field work while teachers express enthusiasm for new classes aiding crippled and retarded children with tailored instruction and vocational guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jan
Little Willie
F. Ray Power
Power
Siar
Education Department
Marvin R. Barker
Hungary Italy Consider Alliance After World War I
Reported decision of Hungarian and Italian foreign ministers to recommend an alliance to their governments was reached due to fear that Russia might strike a southeastern neighbor and to additional concerns discussed in the Vienna era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vom
Russia
Perkins Loses Trucks in Tax Fight at York
York pa January 8 Uncle Sam auctioned two trucks seized from Fred Perkins after he refused 105.36 in social security taxes penalties and interest and threatens further seizure unless the social security tax claim is satisfied. Perkins vows to buy back his vehicles and says state plans to sue him for 222.41 in job taxes while employing six or seven men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Sam
Fred Perkins
Post Office
NBA
Cornell University
Pennsylvania
Perkins
Henry L. Haines
Internal Revenue Office
Philadelphia
Hore-Belisha crisis echoes through London politics
London reports show calls for quick parliamentary explanation of Hore-Belisha's dismissal and demands for early action before the January 16 session. Prime Minister Chamberlain expected to address critics while ministers reshuffle and naval staff changes surface amid the political storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Rotary
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Home Office
C. V. As Osborne
Paravena
Min
Walter Ty
Pret
Hore-Belsha
Greatella
Card of Thanks for Anna Bertha McCartney’s funeral
The family of Anna Bertha McCartney extends thanks to friends and neighbors for their support during illness and death. Gratitude goes to Rev A Coleman Brown of Andrews church for the funeral oration, the choir, those who sent flowers, those who provided car service, and Bartlett Funeral Home. May God bless all. W C McCartney and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Delout
Anna Bertha McCartney
A. Coleman Brown
Andrews Church
Bartlett Funeral Home
Upo
Chilgren
Admiral Richardson Named Commander of U S Fleet
Admiral James C. Richardson is announced as the new commander in chief of the combined United States fleet aboard the battleship Pennsylvania. He succeeds Admiral Claude C. Bloch, who will take command at Pearl Harbor Navy Base Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.ss. Pennsylvania
James C. Richardson
United States Fleet
Claude C. Bloch
Pearl Harbor Navy Base
Hawaii
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British Broadcasting Corporation
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