Bolyard Fined $25 in Mayor's Court
Obie Bolyard, 30, of Lu Adder Street, pleaded guilty to possession of moonshine liquor and received a $25 fine after a Monday evening hearing before Mayor C. King. Police raided his home Saturday night. he objected to the search warrant, chewed it up, and claimed the search was illegal. Also, E. C. Stutler and R. P. Taylor were fined for unrelated infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Obie Bolyard
Luadder Street
C. ©. King
City Po
Obie
E. C. Stutler
R. P. Taylor
Three West Virginians Boosted For Island Spot
Washington reports three West Virginians are recommended for high posts in the American Virgin Islands government. Major Fred W. Morgan of Middlebourne, Huntington native T A Hull, and George E. Kesterson of Huntington receive endorsements from Rep Johnson and Senator Neely. Morgan served in the Spanish American War and divides time between Washington and New York. Hull is named for lieutenant governor and Kesterson for the governor's counsel. Morgan has a home in Sistersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
Johnson
T.A. Hull
Huntington
The
Islands
George E. Kesterson
Two File For Divorce In Circuit Court Here
Two divorce actions were filed in circuit court via Circuit Clerk Frank Hollis. Andrew Southerland seeks a decree of divorce from Ree Wilson Southerland on grounds of desertion, citing marriage at Fairmont on February 7 1931. Lessie Lanham seeks divorce from Rex Lanham on grounds of extreme cruelty and desertion, married July 18 1931, with attorney H Sommerville representing both plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hollis
Andrew Southerland
Ree Wilson Southerland
Fairmont
Lessie Lanham
Rex . Lanham
H. Sommerville
Personal notices from Simpson area social scene and travels
Mrs James Morga and son Jimmy of Clarksburg and the Titus families from Waynesburg and Carmichaels were recent guests of E Lodge Ross in Simpson. Eleanor and Elizabeth Rosely began a six week bus tour including a stay at the Century of Progress in Chicago. A group including Wilhelm Jones Bailey Sergent and McCartney met World War veterans in Clarksburg en route to federal forestry work in Cowen Webster County. An Anna Cotton vacationed in East Liverpool and Nellie Virginia Lynch visits locals. Rev Albert Skymer returned from Bible school in Green Lane with his Camden mother. A camping trip to Seneca Rocks involved Ferance Yost Remlinger. Humphreys and Pilson visited Grafton on campaign business for the National Automobile Association. Wellsburg visit by Hall and accompanying Kimmel party. Mrs Gates of Flemington, operated on in Philipp, recovering. mother of Deputy Sheriff Harry Batson. Birth: John Hoskins and Hazel Nickodemus Hoskins announce an eight and a half pound son. Northwest Ohio hoop district noted for hoops production.
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James Morga
Jimmy
Clarksburg
5. M. Titus
Waynesburg
A. G. Titus
Carmichaels
E. Lodge Ross
Simpson
Eleanor Ross
Elizabeth Rosely
West
Century of Progress
Chicago
All
East Liverpool
Ohio
Nellie Virginia Lynch
Mount Clare
Albert D. Skymer
Penecostal Church
Green Lane
Thomas B. Skymer
Camden
N. J
Burton Ferance
Betty
Mildred Yost
Robert Remlinger
Senecca Rocks
E. B. Humphreys
Morgantown
Charles A. Pilson
Fairmont
Grafton
Humphreys
National Automobile Association
Wellsburg
Clyde Kimmel
Kathryn
W. T. Gates
Flemington
Myers Clinic
Philipp
Harry Batson
Fashion notes on squared shoulders and Chanel poque evening dress
Witin highlights new silhouettes with squared shoulders and architectural lines. Satin for spectator streetwear and evening looks rise as trends. Chanel features a large poque dress, circular cut ruffles appear in tiered evening silhouettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witin
List of Road Projects to be Submitted for Approval
Charleston July 18. Harry P. Henshaw, acting officer for the governor in the federal public works program, will go to Washington tonight to submit a list of ten proposed road building projects. Plans by the State Road Commission advisory commission await Washington approval, with expected swift clearance and rapid start of construction once approved.
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Charleston
Harry P. Henshaw
Inason
Governor's Office
Federal Public Works Program
Washington
State Road Commission
Henshaw
Rumor John J. O Connell Kidnapping Update
Albany reports rumors that young John J. O Connell, kidnapped and held for ransom, has returned home or is about to. The Knickerbocker Press cites highly informed sources claiming $110,000 ransom has been paid and predicts a major breakthrough between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. J
John J. O'Connell
Knickerbocker Press
Pursued Man Shot After Opening Fire
In Berkeley Springs on July 18 a suspect in the slaying of Henry Lee, a 40 year old farmer from Buck Valley Pennsylvania, was shot and seriously wounded by Maryland and West Virginia officers after fleeing into the woods. Lee was killed Sunday night after investigating a noise in his field. The man refused to identify himself as he was moved to a Martinsburg hospital. Officers said he fired at them three times before they opened fire.
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Berkley Springs
Henry Lee
Buck Valley
Martinsburg
Maryland
West Virginia
Tey
Lee
Tye Field
Bankers Meet in Charleston to Discuss New Banking Laws
Executive council of the West Virginia bankers association, led by Mason Crickard, called a meeting in Charleston on July 27 to discuss new laws affecting banking institutions. The session aims to outline implications for member banks and outline compliance steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
The
West Virginia Bankers Association
Mason Crickard
Association
Beauty Routine Advice For Clear Skin At Night
A screen actress from NEES suggests washing the face thoroughly with soap and warm water before bed. Let pores breathe overnight, then apply feeding cream in the morning. Leave cream on for an hour if desired, or longer. Try reversing the usual scheme to improve the skin.
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Nees
1000 At Work Under Changed Work Schedule
Approximately 1,000 factory employees in Martinsburg were at work across three plants under an adjusted work and pay plan that began yesterday, reflecting about a 20 percent wage increase.
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Martinsburg
Open shop provision in coal code discussed
Washington July 18 tentative agreement by northern and southern bituminous coal operators to include an open shop provision in their code of competition. They gathered to seek a single pact representing over half the industry while delaying talks on minimum wages or working hours. The open shop clause mirrors steel industry wording under the recovery act. William Green of the AFL opposed the clause as nonunion groups met to maintain open hiring. Groups represented include Pittsburgh Coal Company Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers Association Appalachian Coals and Smokeless Coals.
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Washington
Nrthern
Steel
Steel Core
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers’ Association
Appalachian Coals and
Smokeless Coals
Simpson Girl Dies Monday in Waterborne Illness
Patricia Ann Newton, 19 months, daughter of Alfred and Gertrude Cain Newton of Simpson, died at Mason hospital Clarksburg Monday night after a week with flux. She is the eleventh victim tied to a suspected waterborne illness in Simpson-Flemington area as wells are sealed and treated by Dr. R. D. Stout. Funeral at Simpson Baptist Church Thursday 11 AM. burial in church cemetery. Reverend M. B. Stump to officiate. McGlumphey funeral director in charge.
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Patricia Ann Newton
Alfred
Gertrude Cain Newton
Simpson
Mason Hospital
Clarksburg
Simpson-Flemington
R. D. Stout
Dellet Newton
Newton
Simpson Baptist Church
M. B. Stump
Webster
McGlumphey
Flemington
Formal Ratification of Prohibition Repeal Set for July 25
Charleston July 18 Plans for formal ratification of the prohibition repeal amendment by West Virginia next Tuesday were announced by Patrick D. Koontz chairman of the United Repeal Council The amendment will be ratified in a convention attended by 20 delegates elected June 27 pledged to vote for ratification of the 21st amendment which would wipe the 18th amendment from the constitution if adopted They will meet in the house of delegates chamber at the state house with only the casting of ballots as the formal ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Patrick D. Koontz
United Repeal Council
House of Delegates
State House
Orval Welch Held on Truck Theft Charge in Dog Town
Orval Welch, 35, of Flemington, was jailed on a $500 bond after arraignment before Magistrate S. H. Waller on stealing a delivery truck from Merandi’s garage at Dog Town. He allegedly drove toward Flemington, the vehicle stalled, and he abandoned it. arrest by Constable Mike Gozi. Welch remains in jail pending bond arrangements.
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Orval Welch
Flemington
Grand Jury
S. H. Waller
Merandi
Dog Town
Mike Merandi
Welch
Mike Gozi ‘Welch
Helen Morgan and Maurice Maschke Wed in New Castle
Official records reveal that Helen Morgan, the New York blues singer, and Maurice Maschke Jr., son of Cleveland's Republican leader, were married in New Castle on May 15. Justice Harrison M. Reynolds performed the ceremony in Union township near the city, after an early prothonotary office opening. The couple left in Miss Morgan's automobile. she lists 28, while Maschke lists 25.
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New Castle
Helen Morgan
New York
Maurice Maschkle
Cleveland
Justice of the
Harrison M. Reynolds
Union Township
Miss Morgan
Masch~ke
AAA Meet at Fairmont Promotes West Virginia Tourism
Mr EF B Humphreys of Morgantown and Washington DC affiliated with the AAA and C A Pils on Northern West Virginia Automobile Club are in the city seeking a large turnout for a joint meeting with Northern West Virginia clubs at Fairmont tonight at 7:30. Ernest N Smith executive vice president of the AAA will give the keynote address. Taylor County residents in sympathy with advertising WV as a tourist mecca are urged to attend.
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EF. B. Humphreys
Morgantown
Washington, D. C
American Automobile Association
C. A. Pilson
Northern
West Virgina
Taylor County
West Virginia
Debendarfer Sisters Undergo Tonsil Operations At City Hospital
Hospital notes report seven year old Virginia Debendarfer and nine year old Joelia Debendarfer, daughters of Mp and Mrs Harold K Debendarfer of West Washington street, underwent tonsil operations at City hospital today. Mrs Myrtle Bolton of Belington also had an operation this morning and Mrs W T Courtney, a city resident, was admitted for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Debendarfer
Joelia Debendarfer
Harold K. Debendarfer
West Washington Street
Anderwent
Myrtle Bolton
Belington
W. T. Courtney
City
Uniform Advance Is Maintained By Stocks
New York stock aspects varied as groups moved forward but the market did not sustain a uniform advance. Prices were irregular in late dealings with wet issues retreating after an early rise. Gold mining shares climbed two to five points while Homestate edged up one cent. Transfers totaled about 6.3 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Regional School Meet Planned for July 24 in Fairmont
Fairmont hosts the regional school conference on Monday July 24 in the circuit court room at the courthouse. The morning session begins at 10 00 and the afternoon session at 1 30 with State Superintendent W W Trent addressing attendees. County superintendents assistant county superintendents and boards of education members will attend as three conferences are held in Fairmont Charleston and Romney.
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Fairmont
A. L.thomas
State Department of Education At
Charleston
Thomas
Romney
W. W.trent
Assembly
County Boards of Education
Appalachian Gas Assets Sold in Court-Directed Bid
Assets of the Appalachian Gas corporation were sold by its receivers to the organization’s reorganization committee for $825000. The bid was the lowest fixed by chancery court and the committee was the sole bidder. Assets will transfer to a new formed corporation, excluding remaining shares of Allegheny Gas and Ohio Kentucky Gas, which stay with the Appalachian receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington, Dela
Appalachian Gas Corporation
Chancery Court
Allegheny Gas Corporation
West Virginia
Ohio, Kentucky Gas Company
Appalachian Receivers
WOMEN MANAGERS MAY OUTPERFORM MEN SAYS DENMARKER
Mrs. Thit Jensen of Copenhagen attending the international congress of women argued that women are more capable in money handling and in leadership. She opposed male privilege and urged birth control advocacy as a path to world peace, noting overpopulation pressures. She emphasized women act with awareness of economic conditions to avoid poverty for children.
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Chicago
Tims
Thit Jensen
Copenhagen
Denmark
Miss Nellie Cook Fills Vacancy in Davis High School
Parsons July 18 Tucker county Board of Education met with all members present. Miss Nellie Cook of Grafton was appointed to Davis high school to teach home economics. Mildred Payne of Douglas was appointed to teach the colored school at Douglas. Schools will convene Labor Day. Miss Cook is sister of Dr. O L Cook and studied at Teacher's State College Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cook
Blueville
O. L. Cook
Davis
Lemington
Fairmont
Glassworker commits suicide in Zanesville scene
Andrew Jackson a 54 year old glass worker unemployed, shot himself in the temple in Zanesville. Coroner H P Glazier could not determine a motive. Jackson came to Zanesville nine years ago from Sharyside. Body to be sent to Wheeling to join two sisters Mrs Grace Moore and Mrs E H Sanger.
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Zanesville
Andrew Jackson
H. P. Glazier
Jackson
Sharyside
Wheeling
Grace Moore
E. H. Sanger
Ginger Summer Refreshments Menu Dish List
Menu items describe Ginger Ale Salad and Bettina Dressing with gelatin desserts and raspberry supreme. Recipes coverAle Salad wafers with cheese butter salt paprika and browning, Ginger Ale Salad with celery pineapple cherries and lemon, Bettina Dressing for dressings, and Raspberry Supreme with angel food cake and vanilla ice cream.
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Bettina
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O’ Connell
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Alfred Newton
Clarksburg Hospital
Judith Allen
Los Angeles
Boston Society
Allen
Marl Colman
Sonnenberg
Gary Cooper
Associated Press
Young Maschke
Plan Regional
Ben H. Franz
Main St
Appalachian Gas Firm
Corporation
Nellie Cook
Davis High School
Ginger
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Ticket Agt
Baltimore & Ohio
Union Brokerage
Morgantown Avenue
W. VA
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