Pierce Baltimore and Ohio Veter ims Picnic at Afton Park
Society notes report the Pierce Baltimore and Ohio Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary scheduling their annual picnic at Afton Park on Saturday July 9 with a basket dinner and dancing. The event features the Wickers Orchestra and a fifty cent admission per couple. all veterans and auxiliary members are invited with families. The item also notes the community activity surrounding the marriage of Ruth Harr and Orin Vanzant in Clarksburg, with details on their families and education.
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Pierce
Baltimore and Ohio Veterims
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Afton Park
Druggists Urged to Sign Individual Codes for Relief
New York July 28 The drug institute of America urged retail druggists to sign individual agreements under the Presidents blanket code but to petition the administration for relief where hardships as to working hours are involved.
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New York
The
Drug Institute of America
Administration
Mine Reopens in Beckley After Temporary Closure
Beckley West Virginia July 28 The Terry Mine of the Piny River Coal Company resumes operations employing 75 men after a closure since March.
Tool speeds planting trees in eight-hour day
Washington July 28 A new forest service tool lets one man plant trees in an eight hour day accelerating reforestation efforts by speeding tree planting processes across the agricultural department initiative.
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Washington
Forest
Department of Agricul
Merchants Meet Tonight on National Economic Act
The merchants of the city plan a 7:45 PM meeting in the circuit court room at the courthouse to discuss Kent Roosevelt's National Economic Act and the blanket. The Taylor County Board of Trade was asked to sponsor the gathering since merchants have no formal organization.
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Court House
Kent Roosevelt
Taylor Unty Board of Trade
Carl Held Jr Wins Trip To World Fair Contest
Carl Held Jr aged 13 of Sharpsburg Pennsylvania and formerly of Grafton is named a winner in the A and P Tea Company On To Chicago contest securing an expenses paid trip to the World Fair. He lives with his mother Mrs Marion Held at 102 18th Street in Sharpsburg.
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A. & P. Tea Company
Chicago
Carl Held, Jr
Grafton
Carl
Pittsburgh
Marion Held
18Th Street
Sharpsburg
Woman killed in smashup near Beltsville Maryland
Mrs. Margaret Divens 27 of Laurel Maryland died in a multi-vehicle collision on the Baltimore Washington boulevard near Beltsville during a heavy downpour. Nine others were injured as a bus four cars and a truck collided.
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Beltsville
Margaret Divens
Laurel
Baltimore-Washington Boulevard
Here
City Pennsboro Embraces 100 Percent Nira Pledge
City Pennsboro today reports every employer signed a pledge circulated by C. R. Sullivan president of the Pennsboro Kiwanis Club agreeing to conform with the blanket code under the National Industrial Recovery Act.
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Pennsboro
Nira
C. R. Sullivan
Pennsboro Kiwanis Club
Doctor makes 700 mile flight to aid prize dog Balkash
Haven Me July 27 Summoned by long distance telephone Dr Irving Cashell Washington veterinarian completed a hurried 700 mile flight from the nation's capital to treat one of his canine patients Balkash prize winning Samoyed. Dr Cashell will remain here until the dog is out of danger.
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Haven
Irving Cashell
Washington
Balkash
Cashell
Midseason Suit Styles Highlight Weekend Wardrobe
The elbow length sleeves are slightly puffed as midseason fashions feature slim skirts with blouse and jacket or dress and jacket. The two models shown illustrate the new late summer and early fall looks, with knitted suits or dresses making useful travel pieces for weekend or longer trips.
Seven Additional Home Loan Employes Hired For West Virginia
Charleston July 28 announcement by Walter V. Ross state manager of Home Owners Loan Corporation. Seven appointments include Howard Caplan of Clarksburg as district counsel Wheeling. John J. Minkemeyer of Wheeling as district appraiser. Others: Garland H. Moore Charles Town stenographer Martinsburg. Frederick J. Meyer Davis appraiser Tucker County. S. M. Austen Lewisburg attorney Greenbrier County. Carl D. Harper Beckley attorney Raleigh County. S. M. Wood Winfield attorney Putnam County.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Walter V. Ross
Howard Caplan
Clarksburg
Wheeling
John J. Minkemeyer
Garland H. Moore
Charles Town
Ditrict
Martinsburg
Frederick J. Meyer
Davis
Tucker County
S. M. Austen
Lewisburg
Greenbrier County
J. S. McWherter
Carl D. Harper
Beckley
Ruleigh County
George W. Williams
S. M. Wood
Winfield
Putnam County
Jerome Duding
Plan to reorganize United Cigar Stores Company
New York July 28 A reorganization plan for United Cigar Stores Company of America filed in bankruptcy last August 29 has been announced by a creditors formed committee. The plan estimates 11 million dollars of chains and contemplates forming a new company with 1 180 000 shares of common stock to be issued to debenture holders and other creditors on a 100 for 1,000 basis.
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New York
United Cigar Stores Company of America
Cigar Stores Realty Holdings, Inc
Plan proposes cash pay to creditors totaling 2.5 million
The plan provides no bonds or preferred stock and offers cash payments to creditors and debenture-holders amounting to about 2.5 million dollars, roughly 22.7 percent of each claim.
Ickes Aims to Cut Overhead Costs in Public Works
Secretary Ickes pledged record low administrative costs for the vast public works program and urged state and public bodies to provide facilities at no cost. He noted 145 state advisory board members will be paid 10 dollars a day only while working, with 5 dollars daily for travel expenses. Regional administrators will earn 6000 dollars annually.
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Eee Toe
Ickes
Public Works Administration
Increase in Exports of Iron and Steel Goods
Washington reports a substantial rise in exports of iron and steel products for June and the first half of the year. June shipments reached 102,581 tons, up from 52,093 a year earlier, while first-half exports totaled 627,268 tons versus 321,734 in 1932. The Far East accounted for about 70 percent of June and 63.7 percent of the half-year totals. June imports stood at 34,369 tons, up from 26,296 in May.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Far East
America
Ringling Files Divorce Suit for Mental Cruelty
Sarasota Florida July 28 John Ringling sues for divorce from Emily Haag Buck Ringling claiming mental cruelty. Attorney James E Kirk borrowed court papers soon after filing. Ringling’s returnable date is August 7 next circuit court rule day. Ringling stayed home this summer amid illness, missing the circus tour.
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Sarasota
Fla
John Ringling
Emily Haag Buck Ringling
James E. Kirk
Kirk
Easton Hospitalized For Illness In Ohio Visit
John B. Easton president of the State federation of labor was admitted to a hospital in Marietta Ohio for treatment. He had previously confined himself to a hotel in Charleston for two weeks a month ago and then rested.
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Parkersburg
John B. Easton
State Federation of Labor
Marietta
Ohio
Charleston
Pete See
Charter Granted for Mountain Fuel Company at Flemington
Secretary of State W S O'Brien issues a charter to Mountain Fuel Company Latrobe Pa with 50000 capital of which 10000 paid in principal offices to be in Latrobe chief works at Flemington to operate coal lands build tipples shops railroads and other equipment also to manufacture mine cars lumber and drill oil and gas wells incorporators A J Barnett David E Adams both Latrobe and R P Poston Morgantown local deeds not yet filed with County Clerk Frank Bennett announced there is little local knowledge of Flemington holdings.
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W. S. O'Brien
Mountain Fuel Company
Latrobe
Flemington
A. J. Barnett
David E. Adams
R. P. Poston
Morgantown
Frank Bennett
U S Decides Proceed With Wheat Plans
The Roosevelt administration will proceed with the domestic wheat program without waiting for a global grain agreement. Secretary Wallace announced nationwide allotments for next year totaling 456,198,988 bushels and outlined proposed acreage reductions to qualify for payments up to 136,000,000. He noted export plans to the Orient and discussed tax proceeds to expand markets, with farmer allotments based on three-year production averages.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Orient
Pacific Northwest
Europe
Four Trainriders Killed At Bridge
Four young men were killed when their legs struck the side of a narrow railroad bridge as they sat in the door of a box car on a speeding freight train near Elida Ohio. The Ottawa river bridge has claimed other riders in recent years, with five prior deaths reported at the site. Charles Polinsky, 25, of Marion Illinois, told Sheriff Jesse L. Sarber he was riding with the four.
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Lima
Ottawa River
Elida
Here
Sherif
Jesse L. Sarber
Charles Polinsky
Marion
Iil
Relaxation of Gold Export Rules Reported by Treasury
Washington reports a loosened embargo on gold exports allowing ore sand and gold concentrates to be shipped abroad while refined and smelted gold remains barred. Attorney General Cummings warned hoarders they face prosecution within three weeks for noncompliance with the presidential order.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Cummings
Virginia Governor confirms engagement in Pacific Northwest
Portland report says Governor John Garland Pollard of Virginia, returning from the governors conference in San Francisco via the Pacific Northwest and Canada, smilingly confirmed his engagement to his executive secretary Miss Violet Elizabeth McDougall.
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Portland
Ore
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
Pacific Northwest
Canada
San Francisco
Violet Elizabeth McDougall
Plane crash near Norwalk airport kills two youths
Two youths died and a third man was critically injured when a small airplane crashed near Norwalk airport after witnesses observed a nose dive. Authorities investigated the crash site and identified the victims. The incident prompted an aviation safety probe by local officials.
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Norwalk
Conn
Roosevelt appoints August Klecka Maryland U S marshal
Named U S Marshal Washington July 28 President Roosevelt appoint August Klecka of Baltimore Md marshal for Maryland.
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Washington
Roosevelt
August Klecka
Baltimore
Maryland
Old Grafton-Fairmont Pike Surfacing Nears Finish
Fairmont July 28. Rock surfacing of the two mile county road from the old Pairmont-Grafton pike to beyond Rock Lake will be finished by R F C labor within two weeks. The hard surface will grant lake residents winter access to cottages. Sandstone for the project is quarried from nearby hills along the route near Rock Lake Club.
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Fairmont
Pairmont-Grafton
Rock Lake
Rock Lake Club
Kump Reviews Regiment At Camp Conley
Governor Kump reviewed the 150th infantry in a summer encampment at Camp Conley. He then spoke to a joint meeting of the Charleston and Point Pleasant Kiwanis clubs last night.
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Point Pleasant
Kump
150Th Infantry
Camp Conley
Charleston
Pt. Pleasant
My Beauty Hint iScreen Actress Periods of relaxation aid beauty
Mental strain causes fine lines and premature gray hair in young women. Absolute rest once a week helps restore vitality. If possible, spend time outdoors at beaches or in the mountains for better effects on appearance.
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iScreen
Artist Draws N R A Eagle On Plane Trip
Philadelphia artist Charles T. Conner satirically created the blue eagle emblem for the National Recovery Administration aboard an airplane. He drew two sketches after brief call to Washington, with more than 50 designs by 14 artists rejected before one was chosen. Conner, 35, married, said the emblem signals a modern shift in government insignia.
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Washington
United States
Charles T. Conner
Philadelphia
N. W. Ayers& Sons, Inc
Hugh 8. Johnson
Coiner
Johnson
Conner
National Recovery
Clarksburg Names 24 To City Recovery Body
Twenty four leading business and professional men and women of Clarksburg were named by the Chamber of Commerce to assist in promoting the national industrial recovery act in the district. The committee will meet soon once duties are defined by Washington.
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Clarksburg
Menus of the Day Sunday in July
Dinner includes Chicken Loaf Stuffed Tomato Salads Buttered Peas Bread Plum Jelly Grape Juice Angel Food Cake Iced Tea Supper features Lobster Salad Cheesed Waters Iced Coffee Graham Muffins and a detailed recipe for Graham Muffins plus two other dishes Stuffed Tomato Salad and Another Summer Menu with Frozen Fruit Salad and Cream Cheese Sandwiches Tea Coffee
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Angel
Desertion at California Civilian Conservation Camp
Sacramento July 28 describes the first major desertion from the civilian conservation corps in California. One hundred twenty five youths left the Bear River Forest Station in the Sierra Nevada mountains after being intimidated by ringleaders who threatened beatings. Army officers report troops were ordered to collect anyone willing to return.
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Sacramento
Calif
Civilian Conservation Corps
California
Bear River
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Army
Construction at Marietta plant builds two steel steam dredges
Gallipolis July 28 construction of two steel steam dredges for United States government service on the Mississippi River began today at the Marietta Manufacturing Company plant in Point Pleasant West Virginia. At peak the project will employ 600 men.
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Gallipolis
United States
Mississippi River
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Point Pleasant W. Va
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Jarr Vanzandt
Newburg
Ruthnor Harr
Jellie C. Harr
Orin Vanzanat
E. Vanzant
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Mechanics Institute of Rochester
Norwood
Vanzandt
Firstational
Bank of Newbury
National Bank of Irmont
E. Bailey Wyckoff
Meet
Doctor
Harry, Woodring
Bride
Harry H. Woodring
Kansas
Help Coolidge
Marcus A. Coolidge
Coolidge
Fitchburg
Maia
Associated Press
United Cigar
Ben H. Franz
W. Main Bt
Ringling
Easton
U. S
Old Grafton
Fairmont Pike
Kump Reviews Regiment
N.R. A. Eagle
President For Industrial Recovery
Aimee
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Jeff
Los Angeles
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Bernadette Middleton
Norfolk, Va
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