Church School Held Success At Methodist Church
The daily vacation church school at the Methodist Protestant church is progressing well under Pastor Rev H J Mitchell. Assistants include Mrs J Stanley Nicola Miss Esther Beall Miss Janice Burge Miss Ruth Burge Miss Halen Jewell Miss Kathleen Lake Miss Elvira Nicola Miss Doris Waugh and Eugene Mitchell. The school has intermediate junior primary and beginners classes with about 40 pupils studying art Bible memory work and handwork. Next week missions will be added. Classes run daily from 9 to 11 a m. All children not in school are welcome.
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H. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
J. Stanley Nicola
Esther Beall
Janice Burge
Ruth Burge
Halen Jewell
Kathleen Lake
Elvira ‘Nicola
Doris Waugh
Eugene Mitchell
Hope to Set Up Boy Nation at Mountaineer Boys State
Jacksons Mill West Virginia June 11 The third annual Mountaineer Boys State aims to establish a boys nation soon with a twelve member interstate communications committee from the camp joining counterparts from 20 other states. Governor Miller of Charleston announced the appointments with Allen Simmons chairing the committee and G Stanley Hamrick as secretary. Additional senate and house appointees include William Davis John Drinko David Henretta Clyde Judy Winston Roles Ward Robinson and others. Several committee members were named honorary colonels at the closing luncheon, along with camp staff and Legion leaders.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
Will Miller
Charleston
Mountaineer
Homer Chailleaux
National Americanization
American Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
Miller
Allen Simmons
Moundsville
G. Stanley Hamrick
R. Worth Shumaker
Buchannon
Ted Treadgold
Latty Patterson
Piedmont
Kenneth Skidmore
Elkins
Senate
William Davis
Bluefield
John Drinko
St. Marys
David Henretta
Martinsburg
House
Clyde Judy
Fairmont
Winton Roles
Williamson
Ward Robinson
St. Albans
Simmons
Chailleaux
Elliott Nefflin
L. G. Wilson
Wellsburg
Harley Kilgore
Beckley
Widow Alpharetta Cunningham Dies in Fairmont
Mrs. Alpharetta Cunningham, 70, widow of Calvin A. Cunningham, died in Fairmont on June 11. She is survived by two sons.
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Fairmont
Alpharetta Cunningham
Calvin A. Cunningham
PLAN NEW JAIL FOR GLENVILLE APPROVED
The county court announced it would apply for a WPA grant to build a new jail at Glenville, estimated to cost about 40000 dollars.
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Glenville
Aged Lady Martha French Dies at 83 in Piedmont
Mrs. Martha Catherine French aged 83 died in Piedmont. She was a native of Purgettsville West Virginia. Funeral arrangements are not listed in the fragment.
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Piedmont
Martha Catherine French
Purgettsville
W. Va
Speedy Trial Set for Kidnap Slayer Franklin Pierce McCall
A confession by 2 year old truck driver Franklin Pierce McCall is announced by J Edgar Hoover. He allegedly kidnapped and killed Jimmy Cash a 5 year old boy from Princeton Florida. Sheriff D C Coleman of Miami is praised for first suspecting McCall.
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Franklin Pierce McCall
J. Edgar Hoover
G-man
Jimmy Cash
Princeton
Fla
D. C. Coleman
Miami
McCall
Rogue’s
Sheriff Coleman
Hague Talks on Politics in Newark Court Testimony
Newark June 11 Frank Hague Jersey City mayor discusses his anti communist stance in federal court where CIO and ACLU sue him. He defends city government and asserts leadership of Jersey City Democracy naming ward leaders and noting most hold city or county jobs. He jokes about possible removal but remains confident in his control.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Hague
Jersey City
CIO
American Civil Liberties Union
Hague
Democratic National Committee
Hague l
Spaulding Frazer
Cio-Aclu
Hudson County
New Jersey
Frazer
William Clark
Gillette Urges Senators to Campaign Alone in Primaries
Senator Gillette of Iowa advised Democratic senators facing administration-backed primaries to reject outside help. He warned against “flying squadron” speakers and said interference would anger Iowa voters. He stated he is not seeking a Roosevelt foe or a conservative Democrat. He pledged to continue fighting for progressive and liberal democracy.
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Washington
Gillette
Towa
Senate
Iowan
Iowa
Othe Wearin
Harry Hopkins
James Roosevelt
Étte
Roosevelt Western trip hints at courting key competitors
The postmaster general and national Democratic chairman Gillette say a Roosev elt itinerary will feature stops near senators facing primaries. Senators Barkley Kentucky Thomas Oklahoma Thomas Utah and McAdoo California loom as targets for gestures showing approval of their records.
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Purley
National Democratic Party
Gillette
Roosevelt
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Thomas
Oklahoma
Utah
McAdoo
California
Hospital plan could cap patients' bills citywide
A six week limit would cover room and board plus all hospital fees under a new plan endorsed by a special committee. Myers Clinic hospital of Philippi recently joined, and a contract to formalize citywide adoption will be signed soon. The measure aims to benefit Grafton and Taylor County residents.
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Hall
Myers Clinic Hospital
Philippi
Commission
Gillispie
Grafton
Taylor County
Kanawha Clerk Elected President of State Association
Charleston June 11 M H Hix Kanawha County circuit clerk was elected president of the West Virginia Association of County and Circuit Clerks succeeding Earl Wolfe Jr Woos county clerk Morgantown chosen for the 1939 convention
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Charleston
M. H. Hix
Kanawha
West Virginia Association of County and Circuit Clerks
Earl Wolfe, Jr
Woos County
Morgantown
Undertaker P. E. Thrush Dies at 74 in Moorefield
P. E. Thrush a Moorefield funeral director aged 74 died after a long career in the town. He had conducted services locally since 1911.
Earthquake Shakes Britain and Continent on June Noon
A powerful quake rocked Great Britain Belgium northern France and the Netherlands at noon. Two children were seriously injured in Hazebrouck France with minor injuries and damage elsewhere. Belgians saw the severest tremors with buildings collapsing and tools broken. London reports place the epicenter in the North Sea 25 miles northeast of the capital.
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London
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Netherlands
Hazebrook
Brussels
North Sea
Lille
J. L. Shaw
West Bromwich
British Isles
Charleroi
Grafton Man Kendall Died in Oklahoma City
Kendall Kendalls brother Howard Kendall 61 of Mannington R F D 6 died in Oklahoma City after operation at Polyclinic Hospital while working as an oil driller and farmer. Survived by wife Sadie Hibbs four sons and eight grandchildren with brothers and sisters including Norman Everett Grafton Ada and Fannie Murray Farmington WV. Body to arrive Mannington Monday for funeral arrangements. ties to Hibbs family in Booths Creek Taylor County.
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Howard, Kendell
Mannington
William B.C
Rachel
Cunningham Kendall
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kendall
Ada
Wie
Sadie Hibbs
Fairmont
Hibbs
Booths Creek
Taylor County
Youthd Burned Charleston Incident Involving Teen
June 11 report from Charleston details a serious burn incident affecting a 16 year old, Paul Frankilt, with critical injuries claimed after a gasoline accident in a bathroom area. Authorities investigate the blaze and potential ignition sources as the teen receives hospital care. The event underscores risks of handling flammable liquids and the need for safety precautions in domestic spaces.
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Charleston
Paul Frankilt
McNary Predicts GOP Senate Gains This Year
Washington reports a confident prediction from Republican Leader Charles L. McNary of Oregon that the GOP will gain at least five senate seats in the current year. In a birthday interview he cites the party’s stand on key issues and his long service since 1917, including leadership since 1933.
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Washington
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
McNary
Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
Coolidge
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Seized at Paducah letters wrong: Gough admits slaying Syracuse woman
Seized at Paducah Kentucky Lawrence Gough aged 31 of Syracuse reportedly told police he killed Laura Krenroh an eight year old beauty operator in Syracuse. He allegedly said during a quarrel she stuffed the body into a trunk and he returned to face the matter.
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Paducah
Lawrence Gough
Syracuse
Laura Krenroh
Bryant
Padu Gough
4 & Quarrel
Stolen Potatoes Reported in Fairmont City
Police investigate a potato theft incident in Fairmont city involving a cache of approximately 1300 pounds. The brief note mentions Pennsylvania origin and local product counts, with limited readable details on suspects or motives.
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Fairmont, Wy Llp
Pennsylvania
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James E. Merritt
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Wyo
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