Mountaineer revival urged for Grafton High
A local editorial urges reestablishing The Mountaineer high school paper to train students, fund lyceum programs, and boost Grafton High by turning the publication into a self-financing student venture managed by competent staff and instructors. It links civics and journalism to civic improvement and suggests a taxpayers league to oversee municipal issues alongside the Board of Trade.
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Mountaineer
Grafton High
Grafton High School
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Reynolds Named Again To West Virginia Sheriffs Group
Moore M. Reynolds of Harrison county wins reelection as head of the West Virginia Sheriffs association for a second year at a joint convention of police, firemen and sheriffs held in Wheeling. Other officers named include Fred L. Ray, J. R. Arliff, J. M. Slack, and H. B. Squires who secures a fourth term as president, with Clarence Custer Eli Saterfield Leslie Harris J. E. Cargo Ray Noecker and G. R. Griffith among fellow officers.
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Wheeling
Moore M. Reynolds
Harrison County
West Virginia
Clarence Custer
Eli Saterfield
Parkersburg
Leslie Harris
J. E. Cargo
Charleston
Ray Noecker
Huntington
G. R. Griffith
Williamson
Grafton High Lacks School Paper For State Competition
The Mountaineer notes Grafton High School, among the state’s largest by enrollment, also among the few large high schools without a school paper. Last year more than 85 high schools entered state competition, but many with under 200 students were represented while Grafton, with over 800 enrolled, had none.
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Grafton High School
W&h
Grafton
Silk Machines and Worms In Japan Silk Industry
A Cumberland Times article notes Japan leads rayon production with 320 million pounds versus the United States 290 million, driving silk and artificial fiber trade. It explains low Japanese wages enable processing cotton into rayon, while traditional silk remains in demand and affordable options expand worldwide.
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Cumberland Times
Japan
United States
Market shows rapid gains as artificial silk advances
The market rises swiftly amid progress in artificial silk, yet doubt lingers whether machines can match the worm. Nature still guards some of her secrets.
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Nature
Mountain State Strawberries Praise From Eleanor Roosevelt
Congressman Andrew Edmiston of Weston sent a note to Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt praising West Virginia strawberries as delicious. The column notes Wood County farmers have strong strawberry growing potential with favorable soil and markets nearby. Upshur County held a strawberry festival attracting thousands, Buckhannon farmers also pursuing wide strawberry raising and profits.
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Mountain State
Parkersburg
Andrew Edmiston
Weston
Eleanor Roosevelt
Indy
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Wood County
Upshur County
Buckhannon
Viruses Form Pure Compound-Like Whirligig Discoveries
The article notes viruses in a whirligig behave as pure compounds when losing harm. Dr. Wyckoff explains this opens new research into disease mechanisms and control by treating causes as pure chemical compounds. He suggests such work could reveal how the body may protect itself against disease in the future.
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Wyckoff
Relief Funds Trim and Rebalance for 1938 Budget
The article outlines a plan to prune relief rolls by 500 000 and add an estimated 200 000 000 from seven earlier relief appropriations, totaling about 12 000 000 000 since 1933. It notes Senate proposals to space expenditures to prevent requests for more funds and House approval needed for amendments including extending the Public Works Administration for two years, finishing projects, capping administrative expenses, and barring relief roll eligibility for those refusing private employment with comparable pay.
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Congress
Senate
House
Public Work Administration
Jury awards 5500 to boy in truck accident case
A circuit court jury awarded 5500 to Roy Lee McCune seven of South Charleston for injuries from a truck accident while returning from school.
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Charleston
Roy Lee McCune
South Charleston
Pittsburgh Markets Livestock and Produce for June 23
Hogs 1,300 head including 700 direct. Prices steady to 10 cents lower at 1210-25 for 180-230 lb hogs, other weights steady. 250 lb up 11-12. Calves 250 head with 100 direct, 9.50-10.00. Cattle 300 head, 10.75-13.25 for good to choice steers, 9.50-10.00 calves. Sheep 700 head, spring lambs 12.00-13.0, yearlings 9.00, good sheep 4.75-5.00. Produce demand moderate. apples five cars, prices 2.25-2.50 for No.1 Tennessee. potatoes 41 cars. various cobblers and whites priced per 100 lb sacks.
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Pittsburgh
U.S
U. 8
Barréis’ North Carolina Cobblers
Virginis Cobblers
Germany and Italy recall warships over Spanish crisis
German Foreign Minister Von Neurath said Berlin would confine itself to recalling patrol ships to avoid aggravating the situation. Italy and Germany cite a defensive understanding on Spain and other issues, deny plans for a blockade, and note Spanish forces attacked Italian and German vessels. Eden welcomed the motives of Germany and Italy, while Britain faces a decision on neutrality control and potential broader participation.
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Germany
von Neurath
Berlin
Mediterranean
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Algeria
Eden
House of Commons
Europe
Britain
France
Commons
William Gallacher
Cult Leader Testimony Narrows to Personal Encounters
Miss Jewett testified about intimate encounters with Hunt and his companions, describing meetings in Denver Palm Springs and southern California hotels. She recounted telegrams to Father Divine, fear of federal agents, and a planned New York trip while adopting the aliases Jesus the Christ and Virgin Mary.
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Mr. Hunt
Ocen
Father Divine
Hunt Jeter
New York
Miss Jewett
Jesus the Christ
Virgin Mary
Palm Springs
Hunt
Jesus Christ
Mission House
Denver
Norman Jewett
Mary Dove
Father Dine
Coal Ops District Leaders Meet in Wheeling
COAL OPS president of district 31, United Mine Workers of America, as labor representative of the board. R. L. Berry elected chair man of the board of directors of district 6, who met in Wheeling. J. N. Terror chosen secretary. Success Predicted Snyder, chairman of district 7, predicted success of the bode program. He said producers will realize the goal is fair profit per ton, ensuring cooperation.
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United Mine Workers of America
R. L. Berry
District 6
Wheeling
J. N. Terror
Snyder
District 7
Shriners Convention Returns to Los Angeles Fame
Shriners will convention appeared to be that of Al Malaikah Temple, Los Angeles. Shriners generally conceded victory for the California city despite Imperial council efforts to deter frequent west coast trips due to expense. Los Angeles last hosted eight years ago, since then Conventions were in San Francisco and Seattle.
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al Malaikah
Los Angeles
California
Imperial Council
West Coast
San Francisco
Seattle
Patton Named Director for Huntington Public Aid
Huntington June 23 A B Rawn heads the Campbell county public assistance council announced the appointment of W H Patton as director effective July 1 to replace Mrs Neva Forrest who resigned Patton who will resign his WPA post at Grafton has been an athletic coach at a junior high and an executive with the Boy Scouts in the district Mrs Forrest will rejoin the assistance organization for special work
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Huntington
A. B. Rawn
Cabell County Public Assistance Council
W. H. Patton
Neva Forrest
Patton
WPA
Grafton
Boy Scouts
Rawn
Forrest
Assstance
Tragic hospital scene follows Ellen's overdose crisis
In a Virginia hospital Ellen Elliott lies in a coma after taking poison. Tony Elliott expresses guilt while Marcia urges him to face reality. Lena von Brecht reveals his coercive cheating, and Ellen fights to recover with support from Marcia and a sympathetic doctor.
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Ellen
Eilen
Ewen
Marcia
Ellens
Lena von Brecht
Daisy
Hilen
Mrs. Elliott
Fllen
Upa
Fllcker
Road Check On Galloway Road Yields 155 Satisfactory Inspections
PHILIPPI June 23 Sergeant H. D. Ancell and Trooper W. L. Pratt of the Philippi detachment ran a road check on state route 77 on Galloway road yesterday. They inspected 167 cars, 155 passed, warnings were issued to two drivers, nine ground corrections were made, and one arrest was made for improper license plates.
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Philippi
H. D. Ancell
W. L. Pratt
Philipp
Galloway Road
Medical School Earns Back Class A Rating
Morgantown reports West Virginia University School of Medicine restores Class A status after probation since October. President Boucher announces the upgrade reflecting improved accreditation standing by the American Medical Association.
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Medical School
Morgantown
Boucher
West Virginity University
School of Medicine
Erican Medical Association
Fountain Sandwiches and Ice Cream Ad at Grafton Drug
More and more people are stopping at our Fountain to try toasted sandwiches salad options baked beans pastries and Maxwell House coffee brewed in a Silex coffee maker We also feature Hagen Ice Cream the finest money can buy Visit Grafton Drug & Chemical for refreshment and snacks.
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Maxwell House
Silex
Grafton Drug & Chemical
Bicycle sales advertise built in features and service
A fragmented notice promotes a broad bicycle selection at Low cost, highlighting built in features on some models and promising ongoing service. It emphasizes that prices are not higher than competitors and claims reliable customer support from the seller.
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