Hoover era optimism fuels economy and church unions amid turmoil
The piece argues Hoover's moratorium aids Germany and war debt relief, boosting U S business confidence and lifting spirits. It notes progress toward Protestant church unification into two major bodies, and advocates real estate tax cuts in Gilmer and Taylor counties to ease tax burdens. It also reflects on charity versus preventive relief, urging societal focus on self-reliance to prevent distress.
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Europe
Hoover
Germany
France
Christian Ghurch
Clarksburg
Board of Equalization
Gilmer County
Equalization Board
Gilmer
Monongalia
Preston
Coun
Taylor County
Minister trains miners for farming and new trades in Alabama
In Birmingham Rev. William T. Morgan converts a farm to a training center for 200 unemployed Alabama coal miners. They learn farming, carpentry, auto repair, poultry husbandry and other trades to earn living if mines stay closed, offering a fresh charity approach by using job training rather than direct aid.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
William T. Morgan
Hus
Tax levy on car owners rises 586 percent since 1921
T M Hentges of the New York Automobile Club reports the national tax burden on car owners has surged 586 percent from 1921 to 1934 while car registrations rose 154 percent and highway spending grew 51 percent. He urges a tax structure overhaul amid political camelback straw loading.
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T. M. Hentges
New York Automobile Club
Hentges
United States
Note of Appreciation from Mountaineer Council No. 44
Letters to The Editor from H. H. Holt pastor Gratton Sentinel express gratitude to patrons and members for their cooperation with Mountaineer Council No. 44 Jr. O U A M. The note thanks readers for support and acknowledges efforts by the council and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Holt
Gratton Sentinel
National Orphans Home
Tiffin
Ohio
Grafton
S. C. Jones
Chas
King
J. C. Holt
H. A. Rice
Board of Education
Grafton Sentinel
Sara, Musgrove
Mountaineer Council No. 44, Jr
Hoover Moratorium News From Paris and Washington
The report details Hoover era debt talks with France and Britain, Secretary Mellon and Castle in Washington, and Belgian approval of the moratorium concept. It notes Laval’s cabinet discussions, central European concerns, and the U.S. stance on any counter proposal, with continuing Franco American negotiations in Paris and anticipated late July conclusions.
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Hoover
Virginia
Stimson
Great Britain
Beck Republican
Pennsylvania
Cannon
Demolcrat
Missouri
Washington
Th Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Laval
France
Germany
Mellon
Aval
Chamber of Deputies
Brueing
Castle
State Department
United States
Paris
Rapidan
Mellon Firm
Congress
Brussels
Belgium
Film industry clergymen fees criticized in council report
New York June 29 report by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America criticizes payments of honorariums and fees by motion picture producers and distributors led by Will Hays. It cites liberal expense accounts and influence aimed at favoring the Hays organization and clearing legislative obstacles. Hays defends the arrangement in a letter to Bishop F J McConnell.
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New York
Department of Research and Education
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
H. Hays
J Trade Association
Hays
Per
Sons of
F. J. McConnell
Federal Council
Machine invented for dry cleaning fruit process
Portland Oregon June 29 The Oregon Manufacturers Association has announced the invention by M L Bownpun part of a machine for dry cleaning Cleaning is accomplished by a series of revolving cylinders covered with soft rubber nipples Three sponge cargoes from one diving boat at Tarpon Springs Florida were sold for 4673 dollars
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Manufacturers
Aggr=ciation
M. L. Bownpun
Oue
Tarpon , Springs, Fla
Notch Gasoline and Related Goods Notice in West Virginia
Notice cites Section 1 Article 8 of the 1931 Official Decree naming individuals and firms designated by Standard Oil Company to sell gasoline kerosene motor oils greases and related commodities under consignor title until sold. Listed are F B Cathers Flemington U S Route 60 H layman Niagara Falls NY J B Martin Maple Grafton Thomas Reavers Route No 50 Grafton and Walter L Curry Route 250 Grafton. Date June 22 28.
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West Virginia
Naw Jad Delaware Corporation
F. B. Cathers
U. S
Flemington
W. Va
H. Layman
Niagara Falls
Grafton
B. F. Martin
Niagara Grafton
W.va
Thomas Reavers
Walter L. Curry
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Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Moward H. Holt
Grafton Printing Co
Postoffice
Mail
Associated Press ‘Press
Lunar & Ihbérusing
Tim
Despond
POE
B. F. Poe
Tosacco Co
A. D
Council of Ministers
Blysee Palace
Doumer
United Mine Workers of America
P.B. Ollet
Allegheny County
Alfonso
Francisco Macha
Catalonia
Maca
Federal Church Council
Niagara
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