Chiy Schools Repaired for New Term
City public school buildings are being decorated inside and given repairs. Work at Fetterman completed and workers now at East Grafton, planning to move to West Grafton after. Building Supervisor Demoss oversees janitors at several schools. A paint spray gun is used for interior decoration. Last summer repairs were minimal. this summer a broad repainting program continues. Damaged desks are planed and revarnished to look like new.
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Fetterman
East Grafton
West Grafton
Demoss
Radio Program Schedule Highlights NBC CBS and WJZ
Radio listings from Associated Press show prime time schedules across NBC WEAF CBS WABC and NBC WJZ networks with programs spanning music orchestras talk clowning and drama. Notable items include The Goldbergs Sanderson and Crumit Ed Wynn George Hall Orchestra Kate Smith Irving Kaufman and Edgar A Guest appearances plus various dance music and concert slots.
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Nbc-Weaf
Ray Perkins
Mary and
Bob
Ed Wynn & Band
Russ Columbo
Opry House
Dornberger
Ralph Kirbery
Pettis
Ole Foerch
Cbs-Wabc
Geo, Hall Orchestra
Reis
Blood stained shroud found near city official’s garage
Police probe of a murder uncovers a blood stained canvas shroud found in the garage of City Commissioner Harry Robertson on a mountain top. Officers said the canvas might have covered the deceased, Thurman, after initial blood stains were reported on the floor of the garage.
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fLogan
W. Va
McCormick Steel Company Chief Dies After Road Crash
John McCormick 67 chief executive of the J B McCormick Steel Company died in New Ken ton General Hospital after his car struck a pole on Freeport road near Hash Street. The crash occurred when his automobile left the road and collided with a pole.
Daughter of Kentucky Senator to Wed Ensign
Washington June 27 Senator and Mrs Alben Barkley of Kentucky announced the engagement of their daughter Laura to Ensign Frank B Miller The wedding will be in the fall The bride elect was a Holton Arms School graduate and attended Sophie Newcomb College American University and George Washington University Ensign Miller entered the Naval Academy from Virginia and was graduated in 1930
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Washington
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Laura
Frank B. Miller
Holton Arms School
Sophie Newcomb College
New Orleans
American University
George Washington University
Ensign Miller
Naval Academy
Virginia
City Commissioners Hold Routine Session
City commissioners met in a routine session with no outstanding business. Mayor Charles O. King said the meeting addressed license for the new fiscal year starting July 1 for establishments such as restaurants, drug stores, bowling alleys, pool rooms, cigar and cigarette and soft drink dispensaries. Several renewal applicants were approved.
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Charles O. King
Contractor Paul Williams Dies in Suburban Home
Wheeling reports contractor Paul C. Williams aged 42 died last night at his Hill Grove residence. A native of Lafayette Georgia, he had lived in the area for 11 years.
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Wheeling
Paul C. Williams
Hlm Grove
Lafayette
Robbers Loot Huntington Men's Outfitting Store
In Huntington on June 27 the M. D. Angel Company store was robbed of merchandise valued at 2000 dollars, about 100 dollars in cash and 1000 dollars in checks. Thieves damaged the safe causing 1500 dollars in damage and left 1100 dollars in cash behind.
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Huntington
M. D. Angel Company
The Finger Points at Opera House Tonight
The Opera House announces The Finger Points a First National feature starring Richard Barthelmess. The melodramatic tale follows a crime reporter tempted by gangs, his fall from honor, and a town baying for justice. Co stars Fay Wray Clark Gable and others in a tense underworld drama.
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Opera House
Richard Barthlemess
Pretty
Blanco
Tee
Number One
Tippling Pal
Lee
Mr. Barthelmess
Fay Wray
Regis Toomey
Clark Gable
Robert Elliott
Noel Madison
Oscar Apfel
Mickey Bennett
President Hoover Returns From Camp Trip
President Hoover returns from a fishing camp in the Virginia mountains and resumes national duties at the executive mansion. He left his retreat at 6 am and reached his desk soon after his usual start time, resuming work in the Capitol area.
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Washington
Virginia
Hoover
Executive
Capitol
Six Negro Alternates Sent to Convention
Chicago reports six negro alternate delegates to a Democratic convention marking a historic first for the party said by leaders. Annalists note only one prior instance, in 1924, when a negro alternate attended due to the absence of the regular delegate. the current group includes two from New York, two from Kansas, one from Colorado, one from West Virginia, and one from Illinois.
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Chicago
New York
Kansas
Colorado
West Virginia
Mllinois
Belington home fire consumes 14 room structure
Belington on June 26 a fire heavily damaged the 14 room Lee L. Bennett property on Hire Street West Belington believed incendiary. Insurance ranged from 5 000 to 7 000 with the building valued at 20 000. The structure had not housed residents for months.
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Belington
Lee L. Bennett
West Belington
Robertson is Allowed Bond in Slaying Case
Charleston June 28 Harry Robertson president of the Logan city commission was released under 10000 bond yesterday after his hearing on a charge of slain Mrs Mamie Thurman wife of a policeman. The bond was set by Judge Naaman Jackson and not opposed by the prosecuting attorney. A companion defendant Clarence Robertson who is also charged was not bonded. Hearing postponed at defense request. motion to dismiss denied. A large Legion gathering followed with speeches on public welfare and Legion service.
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Charleston
Harry Ropertson
Logan City
Mamie Thurman
Robertson
Naaman Jackson
Logan County
L. P. Hager
Clarence Stephenson
L. W. Hatfield
Don Chafin
Jack Thurman
Chafin
Ohio Chief Changes His Mind and Goes to Meet van
A chaotic cut of notes describes political motion as Governor George White of Ohio altered plans and headed to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention after previously saying he would not attend. The move aimed to preserve the state’s delegation intact and influence party direction ahead of the pivotal gathering.
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Ohio
Van
Columbus
George White
Chicago
Canada
New Zealand
Belgium
Franca Gernady
Netherlands
Caigpos
San Antonio
Tex
Mihi
Stoke-on-Trent
Brigand
Jpirett Railway
Servic
Tsitsihar
Talah
beeathDils
Lonidori
Patrick Hamilton
Byrd Favored by W Va for Running Mate in Demo Split
West Virginia delegates show interest in backing Harry Byrd as vice president amid Roosevelt support in the Democratic National Convention. George Neal of Huntington notes strong cross-state ties and friendships fueling Byrd’s VP appeal. The WV delegation may unite behind Byrd, while most members back Roosevelt for president and Walsh of Montana for permanent chair.
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Chicago
Harry Byrd
Virginia
West Virginia
George Neal
Huntington
New York
Neal
Byrd
Roosevelt
Senrator
Thomas Walsh
Montana
J. Lewis Bumgardner
Beckley
Barclay
M. M. Neely
Resolutions Committee
Maryland
E.’ Brooke Lee
Spayne
Pennsylvenia
Senator Neely
Ambrose J. Kennedy
Ollé
Alte Porfierene
Pennsylvania
Curtis Gregg
Westig
D. W. Browt
Bryat
State Legion Convention Plans Made in Buckhannon
Buckhannon June 28 more than 500 delegates attended the third district convention of the American Legion held Sunday. Committees were named for the forthcoming convention at Bluefield on April 5. Commander Davia of Salem named district delegate with Key and Parris post at Clarksburg as alternate. Severs named among others.
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Ent
Legion Eireles
la Johnsom
Arch M.ler
John Ty Flynt
O. A. Watson
Frank B. Bartlett
Buck‘hannah
Justus ‘Stalnaker
Charleston
Calvert L. Estill
State Department of Public Welfare
Legion
Edward L. Blake
Ronpeevente
Louis A. Johnson
Smith
Stal . hi’Thomas
J. A. Rusmisell
Buckhannon
Edward C. Blake
Laura Jean Watson
George Pike
Meyer Siegal
Clarksburg
Third District
J. L. Harvey
Harold E. Ross
Salem
Bluerfield
Mi Catitran
Key & Parris
Wort Davia
Compromise talks continue on jobless aid measures
Congressional negotiators pursue a compromise on jobless aid with progress toward Hoover's views. House Speaker Garner appears before conferees to advocate the bill. Senate fights over funds for railroad variations under the Transportation Act and recapture clause. House appropriations pass and move to the President as deadlines loom. Senate backs a larger interstate commerce fund despite administration opposition.
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Hoover
Gamer
House
District of Columbia
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Floods in Oklahoma Claim Deaths and Missing
Sudden floods in south central Oklahoma cause at least three deaths and three children reported missing near Rush Greek. A more rain forecast is expected as rescue crews search flooded areas.
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Chickasha, Okim
Oklahoma
Landing Field Is Dedicated at Elkins Stop
Capt George W Haldeman credited West Virginia funds for his 1921 ocean flight with Ruth Rider and praised Elkins hosts at a banquet for the first state air tour. The event formally dedicated Harper Field, with officials from Randolph County Lions and the Rotary praising the city as an air center amid bad weather and 3000 visitors.
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Elkins
West Virginia
Wheeling
Ruth Rider
George W. Haldeman
Haldeman
Atlantic
New York City
Pred King
King’s
Heldeman
Elder
Stimson
Barendretche
George Pixler
West Viginia
American Legion
T. M. Cheek
E. Dice Harper
Air Mindjo
Harper Field
George Wilson
A. Spates Brady
Hikins
O. J. King
Randolph County
E. A. Arnett
Ortary
Jennings Randolph
Lions Clubs
Howard’ Keim
Business Men’s Association
Clay Whetsell
Igation
Howard Mayes
Seibert
Hinkle
Reed
Soule
West
Coe
Davis
Henderson
Shaffer
Floyd
Derkman
Turner Baker Parsley
Genevieve Paxley
Huntington
Jone
Mays Afihouheed
Philies
Harpérfield
Cheat Mountains
Bluefield
Durbin
Weston Cops Find Liquor After Theft at Cole Restaurant
Weston officers investigated a tent theft of 60 dollars from R. L. Pitman at Whitey Cole’s restaurant. They heard glass breaking and, during the inquiry, located liquor. Cole was arrested and held on Main Avenue.
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Weston
Whitey Cole
R. L. Pitman
Cole
Arnyaty
Main Avenue
Tony Bell Indicted Twice in Donohoe Murder Case
Uniontown Pennsylvania June 28 two indictments for perjury were returned against Tony Bell the county detective and chief witness for the commonwealth in the Donohoe murder investigation. The article notes over 467000 tons of water pour over Niagara Falls every minute.
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Uniontown
Tony Bell
The
Commonwealth
Donohoe
Niagara Falls
Not Worthy of New Hubby Bride Tragedy
Chicago June 28 A bride, 23, Eugenia Sidderas, leaped from a 36th floor hotel honeymoon suite after an all night argument with her husband Peter 31. He tried to leap after her but was restrained by another guest. The body landed on a fire escape on the eighth floor. The bride protested she was not worthy of him before jumping.
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Chicago
Eugenia Sidderas
Peter
Reds Keep Communist Demonstration Three Blocks From Stadium
In Chicago on June 28, Communists booed Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Governor Ritche of Maryland near the Democratic convention. About 300 protesters gathered with banners demanding war funds for the unemployed and real jobs or relief. A 70-man police detail kept order and blocked access to the stadium after a prior Communist attempt to march on the Republican convention. A local driver, Pete Craig of Gainesville, was noted as absent from Southern races for years and returned for this July event.
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Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
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