Queen Chosen Group Leader At Webster Baptist Gathering
Rain did not dampen a Sunday School convention at Webster Baptist Church on June 16 1938 with about 250 attendees. President H M Queen spoke, Dr J Marion Smith and wife sang, and Rev Gordon L Withers delivered the morning message. A noon dinner followed plus afternoon music from Webster choir and visiting singers. B Y P U rally featured devotionals by Richard Trickett and Mildred Trickett with a home church cooperation discussion led by Margaret Trickett and Mildred Jones. Officers were elected for the coming year and the event closed with benediction by Rev G L Withers. Attendees from Grafton included C H Deem and many others. The convention will meet next year at Harmony Grove church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Baptist Church
H. M. Queen
J. Marion Smith
Gordon L. Withers
Webster Choir
C. V. Cochran
M. B. ‘Brump
B. Y
Frances
Gwendolyn Proudfoot
Dorothy D. Proudfoot
Margaret Trickett
Elkins
Mildred Jones
Grafton
Asa Harris
Clara Fordyce
Webster
RR. M. Newton
J. B. Dryfield
H. A.trell
Martha Gatrell
Virgil’ Haddley
James Knight
Lewis Jones
G. S. Preston
Frances Proudfoot
Mary Louise Robinson
Charlene ‘Haynes
Regina Lowther
E. B. Lowther
Chauncey Miller
Joseph Snider
Inquiry into scope of federal investigation on page one
Officials signaled a broad inquiry across agencies including labor statistics and justice. Key figures like Isador Lubin Thurman Arnold Garland Ferguson Douglas Frank and Hanes were named, with probes touching Aluminum Company of America Postal Telegraph Western Union auto financing oil cement steel farm implements and glass industries. Borah and O Mahoney likely push for federal corporate licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Department
Isador Lubin
Labor Statistics
Thurman Arnold
Justice Department
Garland
Ferguson
Federal Trade Commission
Securities Commission
William O .Douglas
Jerome Frank
Treasury
John W. Hanes
SECC
Aluminum Company of America
Postal Telegraph and
Western Union
Federal Communications Commission
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
The
Trade Commission
Borah and
O'Mahoney
Doubtles
France Faces Budget Clash as Workers Threaten Action
France confronts budget strain as demands from unions upset plans to revive the economy. The government ponders 1939 budget adjustments while a union communique warns no recourse remains but to imitate private sector action. Functionaries, governing vital services, start at 21 earning 10 000 francs and can rise to 150 000 francs with service length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Mystery Witness Held in Protective Custody Near New York
A mysterious figure, Senta De Wanger, is in protective custody in New York as a key witness in a current spy probe. She owns a Hempstead liquor store and is said to know many army men. She was seized as she prepared to sail for Germany.
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Airporta
New York
Senta de Wanger
Fedveral
Miss de Wanger
Hempstead
L. 1
Germany
Central Pi
Air Show at Lewisburg Highlights 160th Greenbrier Birthday
Army air corps leaders Major Oscar Westover and Brigadier General Asa L. Singleton headlined a Lewisburg air show as part of Greenbrier county's 160th birthday celebration. Langley Field pilots performed for crowds after a parade. the coronation of Minnie Frazier Preston was postponed due to rain. Governor Holt attended the coronation ball with officials. religious observances and a 500-voice mass choir were planned for the following day with Bishop Hughes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
Greenbrier County
Oscar Westover
Army Air Corps
Asa L. Singleton
Fort Benning
Langley Field
George W. McClintic
Charleston
Thomas Edgar Marker
Ronceverte
Minnie Frazier Preston
Greenbrier
Holt
Dr Hodge to Supervise Mellon Institute Pollution Study
Dr Willard W Hodge head of West Virginia University Department of Chemical Engineering has been selected to supervise a study of stream pollution for the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research. He will begin work July 1 after receiving a year’s leave of absence from the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Willard W. Hodge
West Virginia University Department of Chemical Engineering
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Hodge
Youth Ends Life Welch Funeral for John Crigger Jr.
Funeral services were held today for John Crigger Jr. 21 of Warrior who died of a bullet wound. Family said it was self inflicted after a reprimand from his father. The incident was reported as a suicide.
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Welch
John Crigger, Jr
Warrior
Crigger
Flooded Yellow River traps 200000 Chinese refugees
Reports from Shanghai state the Yellow River flood has trapped about 200000 Chinese beyond rescue as waters expand by 600 square miles in 24 hours. About 20000 villages in Honan submerged with 15000 invaded by flood. Thousands face starvation, some eating bark. Japanese claim to care for refugees while military actions shift eastward near Chengchow.
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Shanghai
China
Yellow River
Hankow
Honan
Lunghai
Chengchow
Sunghai
Tslenshan
Anking
Anh~wei
Tapieh
Amusement Tax Receipts Dip in May Say Official
Receipts for May totaled 1224 dollars, slightly below the average, according to Councilman Andy Swearingen, superintendent of accounts and finance. He reported the figure from Parkersburg on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Andy Swearingen
Stroke Fatal To Aged Lady In Rowlesburg
Mrs Blanche Bersheba Hooton 71 died at home in Rowlesburg after a three year illness with a final stroke of paralysis. Born August 23 1866 near Terra Alta to William J Street and Hilda Benson Street she was survived by husband Joseph Thornton Hooton four children E L Hooton Benson Hooton E E McMichael and Joseph Hooton fourteen grandchildren two sisters Sally Ayersman and Jennie Brown. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Sunday at Rowlesburg M E church with Rev Arthur Lazenby officiating and interment in Rowlesburg cemetery under Dawson Funeral Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Bersheba Hooton
Rowlesburg
Benson Hooton
E. E. McMichael
New Castle
Joseph Hooton
Grove City
Sally Ayersman
Delslow
Jennie Brown
Buck‘hannon
Hooton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eastern Star
Pythian Sisters
Rowlesbury Civic Club
Rowlesburg M. E
Arthur Lazenby
Rowlesburg Cemetery
Dawson Funeral Service
Grafton Flag to Lead Big Monday Parade
Grafton will display its new city flag as part of the drum corps color guard in a Monday parade. The Pruntytown cadre from the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys will join the march, returning praise from recent wins at the May 30 parade and Buckhannon festival.
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Page One
Tien
Grafton
Pruntytown
Taylor County
West Virginia Industrial School For Boys
Buckhannon
Four Generations Roosevelts Gather at Union Church
Four generations of Roosevelts were present along with twenty bearing the Roosevelt name, flanked by cabinet members and New England society leaders, at the Union church for a 107 year old standard ceremony.
Bartlett Funeral Service for Hip Fracture Victim
Funeral services are set for 2 p m Sunday at the Bartlett Funeral Home with Rev William E Knox of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Interment will follow in Bluemont cemetery under G T Bartlett direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett Funeral Home
William E. Knox
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Bluemont Cemetery
G. T. Bartlett
Big suit filed in Fairmont over road damage
John Blackwell filed a $10,000 damage suit against the State Road Commission regarding damage allegedly caused by a state truck in Fairmont on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
John Blackwell
State Road Commission
Roosevelt Couple Married in Peninsula Ceremony on Potomac
The Rev Endicott Peabody and Rt Rev Henry Nox Sherrill officiated as John and Anne Roosevelt wed on a secluded peninsula. Auto traffic was halted at dawn granting priority to wedding guests while the altar was decorated with flowers and flags. A dinner aboard the Potomac followed the ceremony and the bridal party danced at the Nahant club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Endicott Peabody
Groton School
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
John
Anne
Join
Nahant Club
Dilemma for Hull on Isolationism and Preparedness
In discussion of foreign policy, Secretary Hull faces a split path between pacifist isolation and strong national readiness. Advisers warn that if Americans appear unwilling to fight, attackers could threaten ports, ships, lives, and trade, risking an angrier, war-ready America. The loud congressional voice risks undermining such warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Nashville
America
Congress
Suspicious Utterances Prompt Sharper Language Abroad
Officials note that Washington may soon hear stronger language as suspicion grows over certain incidents. The aim is to ensure the rhetoric sinks in abroad amid the current circumstances.
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Washington
Court ruling in mine workers case names acquittals and trials to follow
The court acquits two operators and their companies while 19 operators, 18 corporations, and 22 former mine-guard deputies remain defendants. Defense plans evidence when week six begins. They argue for broad freedom of action, while the judge notes Congress power extends beyond actual obstruction of interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
C. B. Burchfield
Black Star Coal Co
William H. Sienknecht
Blue Diamond Coal Co
Ford
Copeland Warned of Bitter Struggle Rise in Senate
Senator Copeland resumed the floor after Joseph T. Robinsons death to caution that continuing the bitter battle would yield dire consequences. He urged colleagues to slow their pace and reject rash measures, stressing the risks faced by the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Robinson
Copeland
Senate
Eiher
Notice to creditors for Willard Murphy estate Evang Jewelry
Creditors are asked to pay amounts owed to the estate of Willard Murphy doing business as The Evang Jewelry Company, based in Grafton Wy Va. Payments should be made to Hugh R. McPhail, Trustee, at Taylor County Bank Building. Deadline June 18 20 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Murphy
Evang Jewelry Company
Grafton
Wy Va
Hugh R. McPhail
Taylor County Bank
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Union Association of Baptists
Per- Hosperondonead Co
Grafton Drug & Chemicalompany
McCall
Central Press
Miami, Fla
F. Atkinson
Franklin Pierce McCall
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Raiford
Florida
Spy
M’clintie
Alleghenies
Robert Elliott Speer
Edwin Holt Hughes
DR. Hodge
Sunoco
W. H. Hartsaw
Courtney Bridge
E. Main St
General Electric
MAZDA
Blanche Hooton
W. Main St
William E. Borah
and Allen J. Eliender
William &. Borah
Idaho
Allen J. Eliender
Louisiana
Dixie
Pollock & Wy
West Zee Witehell
Ewolles
Sterner State
Freud
Austria
Bigmund Freud
London
Elsworthy Road
Hampstead
Dr. Sigmund Freud
Londo
Senator Copeland
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