Liquor Store Opening Delayed In Taylor County
Three truckloads of liquor arrived at the State Liquor Commission store in the Taylor county bank building this morning but the opening for the public is delayed. P M Harrison, district supervisor, said it may be several days before arrangements are complete. Thomas E Joyce, newly chosen manager, and staff including John H Evans, Frank A Hinkins, and John Maddens, began shelving duties as rules restrict sales to adults over twenty and prohibit alcohol consumption on premises. Officers will have peace officer authority on site to enforce regulations and maintain order.
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Uquor Commission
Taylor County Bank
P. M. Harrison
Clarksburg
Thomas E. Joyce
John H. Evans
Frank A. Hinkins
John Maddens
Joyce
Utility Bill Vote Near as Senate Wires Noise
Washington June 11 Proponents and opponents of abolishing holding companies pressed a late hour fight in the senate aimed at blocking or approving the measure. Dieterich sought amendments to delete holding power while Wheeler predicted passage near a final vote time set for 4 p m eastern. An Owens Berry Company letter disputed Wheeler's quotes, asserting no excuse for the attack on the holding firms.
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Washington
Fos
Senate
Dieterich
Nator Wheeler
General Berrie
Ols Holding
Wheeler
Grass Roots Convention Leaders Attack Roosevelt Policies
Jacob D. Allen, secretary of the Republican Grass Roots committee, and Harrison E. Spangler of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, chair of the Midwest Republican conference committee and keynote speaker, steer the Springfield convention beginning Monday as they attack Roosevelt policies.
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Jacob D. Allen
Grass
Springfield
Grass Roots
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Midwest Republican Conference Committee
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Chief Target At Grass Roots Parley
Midwest Republican delegates opened their Grass Roots conference with cheers for a demand for payment of the bonus. The resolutions committee drafted a declaration attacking President Roosevelt as the meeting of ten prairie states continued in Springfield Illinois. Edward A Hayes of Illinois former national commander of the American Legion spoke as the group prepared the declaration after adjournment.
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Roosevelt
Springfield
Prairie States
Resolutions Committee
Edward A. Hayes
Illinois
The
Outlaw Gang Eludes Cops In Kentucky Chase
Lexington dispatch reports the Morris outlaw gang fled into Kentucky hills in stolen cars after a spree of machine gun holdups. Three escaped convicts abducted a prison guard, seized a car, and raided a liquor store, eluding pursuit. Prison officials fear a death battle as they face possible death penalty under Kentucky law. Warden Deatheredge vows pursuit as guards chase the gang near Richmond. Continuous coverage noted.
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Lexington
James ‘. Morris
Kentucky
Reformatory
Morris
Elmer Deatheredge
Harold Moberly
Richmond
Moberly
Edward Sons
James
Restaurant Association Convention Opens Today
Parkersburg June 11 delegates from leading cities gathered as the state restaurant association opened its annual two day convention. An entertainment program was scheduled tonight with the banquet tomorrow after election of officers. John Loudenslager of Wheeling headed a delegation and planned to bid for next year.
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Parkersburg
State Restaurant Association
John Loudenslager
Wheeling
Women's Clubs Endorse Birth Control Measure in Detroit
The General Federation of Women's Clubs endorsed federal legislation for disseminating scientifically regulated birth control information. The vote was 499 for and 17 against. The convention also condemned lynching communism and fascism and urged cancer control and federal aid for child welfare. The anti lynching resolution passed with only four negative votes.
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Detroit
General Federation of Women's Cdubs
Veterans of 61 To March in G A R Parade
In Wheeling on June 11 a group of 13 veterans in gray blue uniforms from the 1860s prepare for their annual Grand Army of the Republic parade. 91 year old Joseph M. Smith, commander of the West Virginia department, leads the 14 participating veterans as they begin their 54th encampment with sessions to select officers for the coming year.
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Wheeling
Joseph M. Smith
West Virginia
Grand Army of the Republic
State Christian Endeavor Society Opens Convention
Bluefield on June 11 reports the State Christian Endeavor Society of West Virginia opened its annual convention with about 300 delegates registered. Principal speakers include Dr James M Rader of New York City and Dr E L Reiner of Chicago, representing the Federal Council of Churches evangelism department and the international C E convention leadership respectively.
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Bluefield
Christian Endeavor Society of
West Virginia
James M. Rader
New York City
E. L. Reiner
Chicago
Rader
Department of Evangelism
Federal Council of Churches
Reiner
International
C. E
Tax Increase on Wealth Is Sure to Pass
A June 11 poll of the House Ways and Means Committee shows 14 of 25 members would back an inheritance and gift tax proposal from President Roosevelt to redistribute wealth. Two oppose, nine remain undecided, with politics cited as a risk if basic tax structures shift before the next election. The plan would need committee approval or attachment to another bill in Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
Ways and Means
Senate
House
Woman Transient Pleads For Son In Bicycle Theft Case
A Cumberland girl, a transient refused registration at the county transient bureau, appeals to Prosecuting Attorney J C Holt to avoid prosecuting her 13 year old son. Holt says they may have to run them out of town. The boy is accused of stealing three bicycles in Cumberland and several more near Grafton.
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J.C. Holt
Mr. Holt
Cumberland
Grafton
Miner crushed in coal fall at Rosemont mine
Paul Vingas of Flemington, 32, was seriously injured at Wad dell Fuel Co mine in Rosemont when a coal fall trapped him about two o clock yesterday. He was loading a coal car and ignored a warning overhead. He suffered a crushed head and broken left shoulder and will receive treatment at Elkins hospital.
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Paul Vingas
Flemington
Waddell Fuel Company
Rosemont
Vingas
Elkins Hospital
West Virginia grads urged to be citizens pilgrims
Dr William J Hutchins BErea College president addressed 475 West Virginia University graduates at commencement Morgantown June 11 urging graduates to be citizens and pilgrims seeking a better country citing Pilgrim's Progress and the past as forces shaping a land worth loving.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
William J. Hutchins
Berea
Rainy and Cold Month Foreseen by Local Prognosticator
Taylor county's unofficial weather prognosticator X Y Z predicted rain and cold for the entire month and until July 1. He noted heat from B and O shops kept his June 6 frost forecast from being realized locally, though frost occurred elsewhere in the county. He warned real summer may arrive after July 1 if at all.
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Taylor County
Clearyenger
Crossing Elimination Program Prepared in Charleston
Charleston June 11 P High speed interurban trolley line crossings on West Virginia highways may be eliminated under the federal works relief program. P Witcher McCullough state works progress director says plans for grade crossing elimination will be presented to the road commission within a week. He notes the method will consider railroad mileage but will not prevent removing hazards at crossings with small state mileage.
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Charleston
West Virginia
P. Witcher McCullough
State Works Progress
Road Commission
Flag Day Rites Planned By Elks At B&O Station
Patriotic citizens gather Friday at the Baltimore and Ohio station square for Flag Day ceremonies under the Elks Lodge, with a complete program set to inspire loyalty to Old Glory. Music and entertainment are planned to honor the national banner.
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Elks
Baltimore and Ohio Station
Grafton Girl To Graduate From Mooseheart School
Edna McMillen, a Grafton girl, graduates from Mooseheart Illinois in late June amid local Moose Lodge celebrations. She entered Mooseheart in 1931 with siblings, participated in child welfare programs, and trained as a seamstress with broad education in literature music and art. The 116 member graduating class includes 56 boys and 60 girls.
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Grafton
Moose School
Mooseheart, Ill
Edna Mc
Millen
Moose Child
Mooseheart
Tinos
Moose
Miss McMillen
Robert
Helen
Ruth
Dorothea
Charles A. Litzinger
Moose Lodge
Mr. Litzinger
Edna McMillen
Edna
Rad Ene
Operators vote on revised Guffey coal bill
Washington June 11 Soft coal operators, facing a nationwide strike June 17, meet to pass on the revised Guffey stabilization bill. They claim 70 percent of tonnage and expect to ratify amendments after weeks of work by their legislative committee. A United Mine Workers accord is already known, while another group of operators opposes approval, claiming 54 percent of tonnage.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
J. G. Bradley
West Virginia
Authorization for Dam Project Will Be Sought
Washington reports that Congress will seek explicit authorization for the Tygarts dam in West Virginia this session to preempt a possible court ruling that could halt construction. About ten million dollars in public works funds were allocated last year, with nearly 1,000 workers on site under general act authority. Chairman Mansfield of the House Rivers and Harbors Committee has asked Senator Copeland for action.
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Washington
Tygarts
West Virginia
Congress
Mansfield
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Copeland
Helpless Clerk Sees Man Known as Tony Murder Woman
Chicago reports a night club entertainer, Cecilia Venable, shot to death in a North Side hotel room. A gunman and a companion demanded entry after forcing a clerk to admit them, then fired about a dozen shots as the victim pleaded for mercy. The 26-year-old was identified by a former landlady. she had worked in Chicago clubs for years.
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Tony
Chicago
North Side
Cecilia Venable
Mistrial Declared After Juror Faints in Lancaster Case
In Lancaster on June 11 a mistrial was ordered in the trial of Dr HC Zimmerly after a female juror collapsed upon seeing clothing believed worn by missing Gladys Lawson. Judge B C Atlee announced a new jury would begin selection at noon. juror Nettie G Russel, a Lancaster housewife, fell ill.
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Lancaster
Gladys Lawson
HC. Zimmerly
B. C. Atlee
Nettie G. Russel
Helen Wills Moody Advances to Kent Championships Round Two
Helen Wills Moody defeats Er myntrude Harvey 6-3 6-0 in the second round at the Kent championships in London. Harvey, once a Wightman Cup captain, started strong but Moody increased the pace and dominated the match.
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London
Helen ‘Wills Moody
Ermyntrude Harvey
Miss Harvey
My&. Moody
Soviet Sentry Slain by Japanese Forces On Manchoukuo Frontier
The incident occurred June 3 near Mishan on the disputed frontier, with Russia accusing Japanese troops of firing on two Red Army cavalrymen. One sentry was killed, another sought help. reinforcements found bloodstains and empty cartridges. Moscow and Tokyo exchanged notes, each alleging invasion by the other, as diplomatic protests escalated.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Russia
Japan
Moscow
Mishan
Maul
Manchoukuan Terti
Cache of ransom money found near Salt Lake City
A cache totaling 90 700 of the 200 000 ransom for Tacoma heir George Weyerhaeuser was unearthed in a historic immigration pass south of Salt Lake City as hundreds of officers hunted suspects in the kidnap case. The probe centers on William Mahan, an ex convict linked to released car and $15 155 found in Montana. Authorities suggest Waley may have kept or burned funds amid the pursuit.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
George Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Immigration Pass
Here
Waley
William Mahan
Butte
Mont
Mahan
Hoover
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Steer
G.O.P
F.D.R
Ex-Legion
Restaurant Association
G.A.R
State Christian Endeavor Society
House Ways and Means
Hutchins
Berea College
W. VA
Ayers
X.Y.Z
Benevolent and Protective Order of 1 Elks
Guffey Bill
Helen Wills
Salt Lake
Montana
Spokane, Wash
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