New Jersey Voters Debate Legalizing Horse Race Betting
In Newark on June 20 a referendum questions whether pari mutuel horse racing should be legalized. Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City opposes limits on prohibition while Rev. Dr. Lester H. Clee warns of dishonest voting in Hudson county. If passed, a series of steps would follow including a proclamation by Governor Moore and legislative action to set up regulation and tracks.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Hague
New Today
Lester H. Clee
Hague
Clee
Hudson
Jersey City
New Jersey
A. Harry Moore
State Calls More To Stand In Gillis Murder Trial
June 20 Kingwood A state case in the murder trial of Raymond Kramer 37 continued with additional witnesses. Raymond Teets 22 who received a life sentence for Gillis death refused to testify beyond his own actions at the time. Kramer and Teets were indicted together with Kramer brought from the West Virginia penitentiary last fall. Prosecutor Snyder said Kramer conspired with Teets in the robbery and drove him to the Gillis home before the killing.
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Kingwood
Raymond Kramer
James Gillis
Raymond Teets
Gillis
Teets
West Virginia
Kramer
West Coast
Washington
Honolulu
Melvin K. Snyder
Fremont mother charged with first degree murder
A week after the 10 month old Haldon Baker Fink was found dead in a creek Velma Baker Fink 22 sought rest in Sandusky county jail ahead of arraignment Sheriff Myers filed an affidavit charging her with first degree murder The case carries either a death penalty or life imprisonment if mercy is recommended Ervin Fink the father visited but was declined by Velma who accepted a candy box from him and asked for legal help.
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Fremont
Haldon Baker Fink
Velma Baker Fink
Sandusky
Myers
E. H. Buchman
Clyde
Pink
Ervin Fink
Fink
Manton
Kiwanis Picnic Held Indoors After Rain Delays
Twenty seven Grafton Kiwanians attended the joint meeting with Philippi Kiwanis at United Brethren church in Philippi. Outdoor contests were canceled due to rain but a picnic lunch was served in the parlors and hopes were set for future events.
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Grafton
Philippi
Chancery Suit Filed Today In Local Court
A chancery suit was filed in Tyler county circuit court by attorney Gene W. Ford. Plaintiff R. S. Rogers sues Alva B. Miller Eva Lela Miller and others. The nature of the action was not disclosed in the brief notice.
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R. S. Rogers
Alva B. Miller
Eva Lela Miller
Tyler County Circuit Court
Gene W. Ford
Suit Over Custody Battle Hits Film Star Freddie
Cecil L. Bartholomew, retired British officer, sues his sister Mylli Bartholomew and lawyer Isaac Pacht in Los Angeles for 1 million dollars claiming Freddie Bartholomew’s earnings and custody were improperly diverted. Freddie, now earning about 125000 yearly, has not paid parents or sisters. Bartholomew alleges Miss Bartholomew used influence and 60000 of Freddie’s income for her own advantage while winning custody.
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Los Angeles
Cecil L. Bartholomew
Freddie
Myllicent Bartholomew
Isaac Pacht
John
Jane
Leonard J. Meyberg
Bartholomew
Pacht
Lillian
Miss Bartholomew
Britain warns Japan over action in Chinese concessions
Sir Robert Craigie reports concerns that British concessions in China including Tientsin could be endangered by any preliminary or preventive action by Japan. The Tokyo government is cautioned that such moves risk provoking a regrettable escalation and worsening tensions.
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Sador
Japan
Tokyo
Tientsin
China
Robert Craigie
West Virginia Turns 76 On June 20 1863 Birthday
State of West Virginia marks 76 years today as Uncle Bill Stanley of Pont Pleasant notes he was born on the day WV became a state. Delegates in Wheeling proclaimed a new state on June 20 1863. Official WV day events occur June 24 in New York at the World’s Fair with Governor Holt attending. Today WV observed its first birthday debt free from Virginia.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Bill” Stanley
Pont Pleasant
West
New York World’s Fair
Holt
Old Dominion
Virginia
Court to View Property Saturday Of This Week
Taylor county court convenes all week as a board of equalization and review and sets aside Saturday for inspecting properties where tax assessments may be reduced. Court President Harvey Poe notes many reduction requests already filed and expects more, with the board likely occupied all day Saturday.
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Taylor County Court
Harvey Poe
Services Held For Howard Sinclair Of Hammond
Funeral services were held Sunday at the First Baptist church for Howard Sinclair of Hammond a machinist at Hammond Fire Brick company who died suddenly Burial took place at Pleasant Hills cemetery near Hammond Attendees included Mr and Mrs Shay Newbury Mr and Mrs Brannon Kingman Mrs Hunter and daughter Cottbus Ohio Mr and Mrs Criss Evansville Mr and Mrs Hardesty Enterprise Mrs Spearman and family Cumberland Maryland and numerous friends from Fairmont and vicinity
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First Baptist Church
Howard Sinclair
Grafton
Hammond Fire Brick Company
Hammond
Pleasant Hills
Shay
Newbury
Brannon
Kingman
Hunter
Cottbus, O
Criss
Evanville
Hardesty
Enterprise
Spearman
Cumberland, Md
Fairmont
Vicinity
Incorporation Rejected in North Charleston Vote
In North Charleston, a special election rejected incorporation by 555 to 109. The capital suburb has about 540 homes.
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Charleston
North Charleston
Bible School Well Attended At United Brethren Church
One hundred three boys and girls enrolled in the daily vacation Bible school at United Brethren Church on Dewey avenue. Opening yesterday at 9 a.m., under Rev. Lois R. Luzader and Mrs. Margaret Crall, with classes in Bible, Missions, Catechism and Handiwork. A long list of teachers and helpers spanning kindergarten to junior and intermediate levels.
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United Brethren Church
Dewey Avenue
Lois R. Luzader
Margaret Crall
Elizabeth Hoffman
Virginia Wilson
Mildred Hefner
Evelyn Sturm
Tax Revision Continues From Page One Senate Action Likely
The senate rushed the tax bill to Roosevelt for signature to keep excise taxes, including a 3 cent letter postage, in force past June 30. The plan preserves or adjusts taxes on corporations, losses, and capital stock valuations, with a King amendment on personal income tax under discussion in the senate.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Treasury
Senate Committee
House
King
Utah
Judge Manton Convicted of Conspiracy to Defraud Government
Judge Manton, aged 68, faces possible prison and fines after conviction on conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States. He pleads that his decades of alleged conscientious service were betrayed, claiming the verdict strikes at the judiciary. The former federal judge, appointed by Wilson, presided over 2,500 cases and showed a dramatic financial reversal during a high profile trial.
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United States
Judicial Department
Manton
Wilson
Gladesville Baptist Church Plans Sunday Services
Gladesville Baptist Church will hold annual decoration services next Sunday June 25 at 2 pm. Rev. M. L. Hall the local pastor will deliver the address at the church.
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Gladesville
Gladesville Baptist Church
M. L. Hall
CARD OF THANKS FOR HOWARD SINCLAIR
Mrs Sinclair and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after the death of their son and brother Howard Sinclair. Special thanks to Rev Gordon L Withers for kindness.
Rotary tackles employer relations at Cleveland convention
Rotary International opened its 30th annual convention in Cleveland with a focus on employer employee relations, fair trade practices, and leadership responsibility in industry. About 9,000 delegates from 50 nations discussed application of national service principles in commerce, industry and professional life.
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Cleveland
Rotary International
Rotaf
Rotar
Society of Nations
Chesley R. Perry
Rotary
George C. Hager
Reliable Cleaners Special For One Week 2 Garments Cleaned
Cleaners advertise a one week special offering cleaning for two garments at a price of 90 cents each. Phone contact provided for service and pickup.
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Sir Robert Craigie
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