Leamer Elected New Mission Head at Charleston Convention
Mrs A B Leamer of Charleston was elected president of the Womans Missionary Society of the West Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church to succeed Mrs E F Joachim Charleston in the business meeting. Miss Katherine Koelz of the Grafton church was elected statistical secretary. Other officers elected were Mrs W M Erhard Clarksburg vice president, Mrs B F Becker Huntington re elected recording secretary, and Mrs W E Waybright Redhouse Ma treasurer. Charleston chosen as site for the year convention. Discovery shows Grafton chapter founded 1872 is mother society of the state organization. Continuous lives of charter members Mrs B W Koelz Mrs Wiliam Rendle and Mrs Charles Brendle noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Leamer
Charleston
Womans’ Missionary Society
West Virginia Synod
the Lutheran Church
E. F. Joachim
Katherine Koelz
Grafton
W. M. Erhard
Clarksburg
B. F. Becker
Huntington
W. E. Waybright
Redhouse
Leamer
Wamhan's Missionary Society
United Lutheran Church
Board of American Missions
Mt. Lake Park
Missions
Lucy Rightmire
May Be 400 at B Y P U Meet
About four hundred were expected in Grafton tonight for the Baptist Young People's Union Rally set to start at 7 30. Visitors from Tucker Barbour Randolph and Taylor counties attended last year over 300 were present officials expect more this year. A lively program was planned with the young people of various churches presenting and leading discussions. Speakers for the Sunday School Workers convention include Miss Lula Mearw child workers Miss Er hid Wells and Rev A B Withers from Huntington. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Baptist Young People's Union
Tucker
Barbour
Randolph
Taylor
Sunday School Workers Convention
Baptist Church
Lula Mearw
Children’s Worker
A. B. Withers
Miss Wells
Miss. Meadows
Huntington
Zero Hour Set for Prohibition Drive Against Liquor Kings
Washington reports that July 16 marks the start of a major federal push against leaders of the illicit liquor trade. A corps of 360 agents will join more than 1,500 already in service, focusing on large-scale violators while local authorities handle speakeasies and small-time bootleggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prohibition
Woodconk
Woodcock
Ifor
Walsh makes comments on Hoover talk
Senator Walsh of Montana questions Hoover knowledge of Harding's realization that trusted allies betrayed him. The Democratic probe into Teapot Dome and Elk Hills scandals, during Hoover's time as secretary of commerce, is cited as context for Hoover's Marion speech reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Warren G. Harding
Senator Walsh
Monatana
Walsh
Senate
Teapot Dome
Elk Hills
Harding
Democratic National Committee
Hover
Harding Memorial
Northwest Hit By Worst Heat Wave of the Season
The northwest endured the season’s hottest heat with temperatures soaring for three days. Minot North Dakota registered 104 degrees yesterday while Bismarck North Dakota hit 100. Mohall North Dakota saw business halted and townspeople filled churches praying for rain as thundershowers were forecast for relief.
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Northwest
Poul
Minot
N. D
Bismarck
Mohall
Federal Deficit Reduced By Income Tax and Debt Payments
Washington reports the federal deficit fell by 82.7 million dollars due to income tax receipts and foreign debt payments. By June 16 the deficit stood at 1.3017 billion, with June tax collections around 75.9 million for the month, while foreign debt payments topped 111 million, over 93 million of which funded operating expenses. If June totals meet estimates, over 210 million must be tallied before year end June 30. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Victims of Boat Disaster Buried Today
Nantes France June 18 Seventy seven victims of the St Philibert steamboat disaster were buried today after outdoor funeral services in which thousands participated More than 400 men women and children drowned in the Bay of Biscay when the excursion steamer sank Aristide Briand marched from the town hall to the castle courtyard and stood for two hours before aides escorted him back to his hotel The city suspended all business curtains were drawn flags half staff church bells tolled and choir boys led the cortege to the castle courtyard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantes
France
Bay of Biscay
Aristide Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Do X Resumes Flight Along Brazil Coast En Route Rio
The German flying boat Do X, the world’s largest, resumed its voyage from Africa toward the Americas, skimming the Brazilian coast from Natal toward Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. It lifted at 6:30 a.m. and traced a southward path, passing Parahuba and Pernambuco as it completed about a third of the roughly 600 mile leg.
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Natal
Brazil
Do-X
Bahia
Rio de Janeiro
Parahuba
Pernambuco
Fernando Noronha
South Atlantic
Cape Verde Islands
Alternrhein
Switzerland
Lagoa Grande
Great Lake
Maceio
Want Commission to Decide Land Claims Panama
Foreign Secretary J J Vallarino seeks Harmodio Ari in Washington to negotiate with the State Department for the reestablishment of a joint land commission in Panama to decide claims against the United States tied to the canal construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
J. J. Vallarino
Harmodio Arias
Washington
State Department
United States
Loar Memorial Gateway Nears Completion at Bluemont Cemetery
The Loar Memorial Gateway at Bluemont Cemetery, donated by Mr. and Mrs. L. Loar of Clarksburg, is nearing completion and should open in a few days. A large granite arch with side portals and heavy iron gates is finished. base work and roadway finishing touchups remain. Two new streets in the main cemetery are done, with about 200 more feet of street in the free section to be paved today, completing the major roadways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loar
Bluemont Cemetery
Lear
Page
Hold Detective For Slaying Of Woman In Hotel
In Los Angeles on June 18 Mrs Grace Duncan 25 of Glendale Cal mother of two was beaten to death with a pistol in a downtown hotel room. Detective Lieutenant Edward Nolan 35 was held as the slayer after an alleged jealous outburst in which Nolan floored R W Williams a New York silk salesman during a party in Williams hotel room. Nolan denied intent beyond casual acquaintance and said drinking and sudden rage fueled the act while Williams denied making advances.
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Los Angeles
Grace Duncan
Glendale
Cal
Edward Nolan
Nolan
R. W. Williams
New York
Williams
Mine Strike Situation To Be Discussed
A delegation of striking National Miners Union members in Harrisburg demands Governor Pinchot abandon efforts to broker an agreement between the United Mine Workers of America and the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company. They call any such pact a plot to end their strike against starvation and vow not to honor any agreement made with the UMW. The governor says he will try to improve conditions in the bituminous field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
National Miners Union
Pinchot
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
Frank Borich
National Mine Worker
National Union
United Mine Workers
Wold
Examination Shows 27 Per Cent Less Defects This School Year
Health report from Grafton elementary schools notes 1604 defects found during annual examinations, a 27 percent drop from last year. Initiatives included eight-point health buttons, dental clinics, weight checks, disease prevention campaigns, and immunizations led by health nurse Edna Gay Mason who resumed duties last fall. Examinations were conducted early in the term across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Edna Gay Mason
Good weather outlook aids trans Atlantic aviators
New York reports better conditions with no Atlantic headwinds as forecasters urge caution until visibility improves. Wiley Post and Harold Gatty prepare Roosevelt Field for a globe attempt, aiming first to Harbor Grace before crossing the Atlantic. Ruth Nicholas tests a solo New York to Baltimore flight and eyes Harbor Grace, while Floyd Bennett Field hosts Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon conducting aircraft tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fiers
James H. Kimball
Atlantic
Seal
Long Island
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Crela
Globe
Roosevelt Field
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Ruth Nicholas
Paris
Baltimore
Harbor Grae
Floyd Bennett Field
Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Herndon
Two Dog Lovers Meet President Hoover on Train
On June 18 in Hinton West Virginia President Hoover boarded a special train and met a red headed man with his Alaskan Malamute. The dog escaped into the crowd after a brief exchange with the President who noted possible mixed blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
Hinton
West Virginia
President Hoover
Ed Ind
Mr. Hoover
Eight Injured As Pickets Clash With Guards at Florence Mine
Eight men were injured in a clash between mine guards and National Miner’s Union pickets at Florence mine of Youghlegheny and Ohio coal company near St Clairsville Ohio. Tear gas deployed by deputy sheriffs halted the 300 pickets about a quarter mile from the workings. a pitched battle followed as pickets tried to reach guards at the rear office. One picket, Will Nardo a 19 year old, was knocked unconscious with a crowbar and taken to Martina Ferry hospital. others suffered injuries but remained on duty. Deputy Sheriff Joe Cosby reported he subdued two pickets Steve Hornik and his son Fran and took them to jail. Additional reports said mines were resuming work under increased schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clairsville
National Mineral Union
Florence
Youghlegheny and Ohio Coal Company
Blaine
Warklings
Will Nardo
Martina Ferry
Lorain
Steve Hornik
Frani
Simpson Company Won’t Sign Coal Contract in Strike Turmoil
Five Ward miners in the Simpson Creek Colleries district refuse to sign a new contract after a mass walkout at Galloway mines. About 750 miners joined thousands already destitute as they protested wage scales and the lack of a check weighman. Officials cite high wages but diminished coal prices, while relief efforts mobilize amid growing hunger and potential property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Simpson Creek Colleries Company
W. L. Robinson
Virginia Field
Ukewine, Company
Nick Aiello
United Mine Workers
Witke
Galt
Neway
Premingtom
Rosemont
Ajello Saldae
Witon
Simpsom Creek Company
Simpson C1
Reppert Co
Protests Mounting Against Proposed Freight Increase
In Washington on June 18 protests against a proposed 15 percent freight rate rise gathered before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Telegrams and letters, many directed to President Hoover, urged the administration to block any increase. One protest came from Sinset Hardware of Cameron, West Virginia, while others criticized the proposal or urged railroads to reconsider.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoover
Citiens
Ahaha
Oni
Sinset Hardware
Coie Cameron
W. Va
Grams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Leamer
Grafton Womans Statistical Secretary
Grafton Society
B. Y.P.U
Présa
Starr Faithfull
Long Beach
N. Y
Presa
Elvin N. Edwards
Nassau County
Stanley Faithfull
Sylvia Tucker Fairhull
Starr
Associated Pre Photo
Helen Faithfull
Dio de Janeiro
Union
Gov. Pinchot
West Va
Ohio
Ruth Crane
Buckhannon
Mr. and
Leo Crane and
Simpson
Panhandle
Ward
Wheeling
Elm
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