Maps and manuals available at Taylor County trade office
Major Don R. Chaffee announced the Taylor County Board of Trade in the Tregellas building holds extensive reference materials. The collection includes enlarged state road maps, detailed maps of Taylor and nearby counties, a Taylor county topographical map, a U S government manual, and a West Virginia geological survey, plus several inspection reports on fire and water conditions and retail trade data. Citizens are urged to use these resources.
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Taylor County
West Viginia
Taylor County Board of Trade
Tregellas
Don R. Chaffee
Trade Group
Board of Trade
Taylor
Harrison
Monongalia
Marion
Barbour
Tygart Dam
United States
Trade Board
U. S
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Chaffee
Coal Ops of State Readies District Boards under Code
West Virginia’s coal industry begins under coal commission supervision as the bituminous coal code takes effect today. Operators in three districts will elect district directors tomorrow in Fairmont, Wheeling, and White Sulphur Springs, with permanent secretaries named afterward.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Coal Commission
Supreme Court
Ops
Fairmont
Wheeling
White Sulphur Springs
National Commission
Carter Coal Company
Mi Ae
Bisma Rex Antacid Promises Quick Acid Indigestion Relief
An old Rexall Drug ad promotes Bisma Rex as a pleasant tasting four way antacid powder to ease acid indigestion after meals. It suggests taking a spoonful in water after eating and notes Rexall Drug Stores carry the product with the Rexall Store Sign.
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Rexall Drug
Rexall
Ea Drug and
Five agree to road damages in Thornton condemnation
Five Thornton property owners entered condemnation proceedings with the State Road Commission and had commissioners appointed to view their land for highway entrances to a bridge on U S Route 150 at Thornton. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia had not completed negotiations by 2 pm. nbsp. The commissioners will view land owned by A I Bennett and A C Bennett and also by Katherine B Stuck and L M Brage.
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Thornton
State Road Commission
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Jarvis
Mother's Day
A. I. Bennett
A. C. Bennett
Herbert Dent
Bennett
W. E. Carder
N. P. Kendall
Jd. C. St. Clair
Stephen Utterback
William Morgan
Katherine
B. Stuck
L. M. Brage
A. T. Withers
J., B. Bradford
Frank M. Keane
John H. Grimes
St. Clair
J. B. Latta
H. B. Newton
St Clair
Martin Whitehair
West Virginia Operators Set Regional Districts
Acting secretaries and district representatives for West Virginia production boards are named. Daniel T. Beckley leads District 3 in north West Virginia, George Blackford represents District 6 in the northern panhandle, and P. M. Snyder acts for District 7 covering parts of southern West Virginia and Virginia. Remaining southern field operators will meet in Cincinnati to select their board.
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Fairmont
Daniel T. Beckley
North West Virginia
George Blackford
Wheeling
Panhandle
P. M. Snyder
West Virginia
Virginia
Cincinnati
Couple Arraigned After Street Fracas on East Main
James Riggs and Dessie Riggs were arraigned before RE. O. Waugh in police court for staging a fight on East Main street. Each was fined 10 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 10 days in county jail. Riggs later paid to gain release, Dessie remains jailed. Ed Rosier and William Boston were fined 5 dollars each for drunkenness and sentenced to three days in jail.
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East Main Street
James Riggs
Dessie
RE. O. Waugh
Riggs
Ed Rosier
William Boston
Elks Party Draws 150 People to Grafton Lodge Event
A large Elks Club gathering at Grafton lodge No 308 drew about 751 couples or 150 persons for a lively Saturday night event. The entertainment committee sponsored a splendid floor show and the night ended with a midnight supper in the downstairs dining room.
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Elks Home
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Officers Attend Parley In Wheeling
Grafton peace officers Sheriff Herbert Evans and Patrolman Clarence Silman travel to Wheeling to attend the West Virginia Sheriffs Association convention and the Fraternal Order of Police meeting. Both are slated to stay all three days of the gatherings.
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Grafton
Herbert Evans
Clarence Silman
Suffolk County Officers Rush to New York in Parsons Case
Three Suffolk county officers investigating the disappearance of Mrs. Alice McDowell Parsons left for New York City on an undisclosed mission to press for evidence. Federal Agent Earl Connelly said federal agents will keep working on the case though no clues support the ransom kidnapping theory after a $25,000 ransom note was found in Parsons car the morning after her disappearance.
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Stony Brook
Suffolk County
Alice McDowell Parsons
Long Island
New York City
Parsons
Mrs Painter Death Victim at Thornton
Mrs. Mary Jane Painter 87 longtime Taylor County resident died at her Thornton home after a three month illness. Funeral services 2:30 pm tomorrow at the Methodist Episcopal church Thorntown. Interment Bluemont cemetery. Survived by son Clarence A. Painter Sr. and three grandchildren. She was a member of several churches and local organizations.
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Mary Jane Painter
Taylor County
Thornton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thorntown
James | Marquess
R. O. Phillips
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Grafton
Bluemont Cemetery
G. T. Bartlett
Mary R. Painter
Romney
Margaret Hedrick
Clarence A. Painter, Jr
Steel strike tightens as injunction sought against pickets
Callers report Bethlehem Steel’s Cambria plant in Johnstown closed under a martial law order by Gov. George H. Earle as steel union leaders and federal mediators meet in Cleveland behind locked doors. Mediators plan further talks with strike leaders amid conflict with steel companies.
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Johnstown
Great Cambria
Bethlehem Steel
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Federal Mediaton Board
Cleveland
C. I. 0. Chieftains
Grose Nabbed for Gunplay in Flemington
George M Grose Flemington undertaker faces trial before Justice Harry Marks after a Sunday night altercation at Tom Annegan's beer parlor. Deputy Maske says Grose flashed a revolver during a dispute with two young men. a wrist stab and a wall bullet occurred. no injuries beyond powder burns. Bond posted to guarantee appearance.
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George M.rose
Flemin
Peave
Harry Marks
Joe Maske
Groese
Flemington
Tom Annegan
Grose
Maske
Fountain Lunch Counter Ad Promotes Toasted Sandwiches
Our fountain serves toasted sandwiches along with salads soups baked beans pastries and Maxwell House coffee brewed in a Silex maker. Drop in to refresh yourself and enjoy Hagan Ice Cream, the finest money can buy. Grafton Drug & Chemical offers the lowest price in town.
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Maxwell House
Silex
Miss Hayden Bail Set In Bank Robbery Case
Tedh was ordered to bail of 2500 on a charge of violation of the national bank ruptey. His trial date was set for June 22. Clare Wolfe and Earl Knight of National, indicted with Kerns for concealment of assets, are in the county jail at Elkins. The plea of all three is not guilty.
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Miss Hayden
Tedh
National
Clare-Wolfe
Earl Knight
Kerns
Elkins
Lilly Clan Reunion Dates Altered in Beckley
Lilly Reunion association changed the dates of its annual rally in Beckley during June. The meeting notes reference a relocated gathering and unspecified program changes for members and attendees.
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Beckley
Lilly Reunion Association
Event Draws Thousands Across Two Weekends
The festival attracts thousands yearly with events spanning August 14 and 15 then August 21 and 22, highlighting local culture, entertainment, and community participation across consecutive weekends.
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Waue
Spain
Mexico City
Fighton Street
The
Grafton Shoe Hospital
N. E. Idoni & Son
New Dixie Theatre
Elks Party
F. M. Glenn
Grafton, W. VA
de Soto
Chevrolet
Shriver Motor Company
Pike Street
Mrs. Painter
Tube
Republic
Bethleht
Inland Steel Company
Charles P. Taft
Lloyd K. Garrison
University of Wisconsin
Edward F. McGrady
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Mahoning Valley
Purnell
Republic Steel
Youngstown
Campbell, Struthers
Hubbird
Ralph E. Elser
Ray L. Thomas
CIO
Malin L. Davey
Earle
Thomas
Davey
Lewis
Lee Pressman
John Owens
Ohio
David McDonald
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
van A. Bit
Grafton Drug & Chemical
Lilly Clan
Westinghouse
J. Lee Evans Furniture Store
W. Main Street
Grafton Drug & Chemical Company
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