Social Club Activities Highlight Weekend Gatherings
The item describes Blue Bird Sewing Club meetings at Kathryn Spring's home on West Boyd, March events by Welfare and Civic groups, a thirteenth birthday dinner for Miss Family Murr, and Commodore Henderson birthday surprise. It notes bridge club hosting, Christian Aid Society activities, and Helping Hand Circle meetings with social hours and refreshments. The piece lists several attendees and hosts.
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Collett
Vaughn
Blue Bird Sewing Club
Kerr
Clarksburg
Kathryn Spring
West Boyd Street
Norma Barrett
Gusta Bryan
Henderson
Virginia
Satterfield
Hermon Potts
J F. Casseday
A.av Holt
Herman
Beauty Hint Lets You Sleep Your Way To Soft Hands
A fragment suggests a bedroom beauty trick using white cotton gloves worn over soiled hands before sleep. The tip promises softer hands and a reflection of careful grooming, framed as an actress’s beauty hint from a period-appropriate publication.
U S Not Asked To Join British Arms Embargo
Washington March 3 The United States has not been asked to join Britain in the embargo on shipments of arms to China and Japan. The embargo mystifies the American government and other league powers because it appears to handicap China in its struggle with Japan.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
China
Japan
League
Divorce Final Today Brock to Wed Tomorrow
Hollywood March 3 Louis Brock movie producer announced plans for his wedding Saturday to Miss Helen F Gollins of Washington DC and Helena Mont This is Brock's third marital venture with his second divorce becoming final today
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Hollywood
Cal
Louis Brock
Helen F. Gollins
Washington, D. C
Helena
Mont
Brock
Resident teachers urged for posts in Taylor County schools
A resolution of the Mountaineer Council No 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics asks that only Taylor County residents be employed as teachers in city and rural schools. Superintendent Kuhn notes few non residents in city schools and six among 104 rural teachers, all due to lack of local qualified substitutes.
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Jr. O. U. A. M. Council
E. G. Kuhn
Grafton
West Virginia
Taylor Mountains
Kuhn
Shriver
Soothes the throat and freshens the mouth
A brief product note describes a soothing throat aid that freshens the mouth and helps overcome bad breath. The item emphasizes quick relief and breath freshness for daily use.
Personal news from Flemington and surrounding towns
Fred Gates of Flemington, chairman of the Democratic forces of Taylor county, is in the city on business and will depart for Charleston for tomorrow's events. O. Jay Fleming, cashier of the First National Bank, returned from Charleston. E. E. Evans of 319 Walnut street improves from illness. Mrs. W N Malone and Mrs. C R Knight attended a quilt show in Fairmont. Mrs. Claude Goodwin leaves for Washington to attend the inauguration. James T. Knotts is seriously ill at his daughter’s home in Webster. Clark Morgan and W Bert Keane traveled to Clarksburg to see a basketball game. F A Vincent of Chicago visits his sister in Holt apartments. Wyman Brown visiting friends in Grafton.
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Fred Gates
Flemington
Taylor County
Mr. Gates
Charleston
W.N. Malone
C. R. Knight
Fairmont
Claude Goodwin
National Limited
Washington, D. C
James T. Knotts
Knottsville
Jane E. Bartlett
Webster
Knotts
Clark
W. E. Stafford Leaves Wendel Plant for Elkins Move
W. E. Stafford is leaving the Wendel plant and will relocate to Elkins in the near future, according to officials. The move follows Sterne’s confirmation of staffing changes and impacts on operations at the Wendel facility.
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W. E. Stafford
Wendel
Elkins
First Ballot On Repeal Comes In Wisconsin April 4
Madison Wis March 3 P guress e ry oe a The Wisconsin legislature set up Coal Comn rent at Wendel the machinery for a state wide foe vote April 4 on ratification of sever b s re me ction with the prohibition repeal Compare? than ty ooh are will movt to ne b een wih ani a brother Robert have been interested together in a coal operation at Mill Creek in Randolph county and it is understood he will devote his time to the operation of the plant at that poin The vacancy created by the severance of Mr Starford from the Maryland Coal Company has not been filled Mr Starford enjoys a wide acquaintance and has many friends in this section who will regret to hear of his leaving Taylor county.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Wendel
Robert
Mill Creek
Randolph County
Poin
Starford
Maryland Coal Company
Taylor County
Wisconsin to vote on repeal amendment at spring primary
Legislators say Wisconsin likely to become first state to vote on ratification of the repeal amendment brought by John J. Blane and passed by Congress. Although ratification cannot occur until the constitutional convention on April 25, delegates will be chosen April 4. Voters will see a repeal ballot with 30 names, 15 for and 15 against, and the top 15 advance to the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Union
United States
John J. Blane
Congress
Chinese ministers resign with Geneva talks stalled
Geneva reports say Dr. Wellington Koo Dr. W W Yen and Quo Tai Chi submitted their resignations as China's representatives at Geneva. They argued the Japan China dispute shifted from Geneva to Jehol urging strong resistance against the invasion.
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Geneva
Wellington Koo
W. W. Yen
Quo Tai-Chi
Great Britain
Nanking
China
Japan
Rear Admiral John Augustus Rodgers Dies at 84
Rear Admiral John Augustus Rodgers U S N retired died at his home in Sion Hill near here after a three month illness. He was 84 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayte de Grave
John Augustus Rodgers
Sion Hill
Here
Card of Thanks for Wade E Shaw Family
Mrs W E Shaw and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of husband and father. Thanks for floral tributes and kind assistance.
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W. E. Shaw
Regular monthly examination for license applicants held today
Sergt. FE. S. Duckworth of the state police department conducts the regular monthly examination for operators and chauffeurs license cards. Leather shipments from the United States in 1932 were sent directly to 91 countries and indirectly to several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
FE. S. Duckworth
State Police Department
United States
Cermak Still Very Sick Man Described by Doctors
In Miami on March 3 physicians said Mayor Anton J. Cermak may recover from his bullet wound but he remains described as still a very sick man. The statement lowers expectations for a rapid recovery amid ongoing complications.
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Cermak
Miami
Fla
Myor Anton J. Cermak
Chicago
Senate Sets 1 P M Impeachment Hearing For Lauderback
The senate fixed 1 p m on the first day of the next Congress for trial of impeachment charges against Federal Judge Harold Lauderback of California.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Harold Lauderback
California
Straus Touted as Roosevelt's Cuba Ambassador Pick
Washington dispatch says New York merchant Jesse Straus is regarded as President-elect Roosevelt's choice for ambassador to Cuba. Straus is noted as an authority on business and finance.
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Washington, Mar
Jesse
Strauss
New York
Roosevelt
Cuba
Straus
Bills Passed Amending Moundsville Charter
Charleston March 3 The senate passed two bills amending the Moundsville charter One authorizes the city to transfer funds for road improvement and the other grants power to the city council to regulate dance halls.
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Charleston
Senate
Moundsville
Frances Perkins Named First Woman in Cabinet
Frances Perkins brings a sociologist’s zeal to labor secretary post. As New York industrial commissioner she tackled sweat shops, old age pensions, unemployment insurance, minimum wages, and labor statistics, arguing for higher wages and broader social protections. She is married to Paul Wilson, keeps her maiden name, has one daughter, and treats her office as a home hobby.
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Frances Perkins
LABOR
New York
America
Hew
Miss Perkins
Columbian University
Timates
Paul Wilson
Roosevelt
New York State
New Post
Davisson dies at home after illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Davisson, 38, of West Union origin, dies at her daughter’s home 501 West Main at 9:00 this morning after illness since February 22. Survived by husband James P. Davisson and six children. also brother David Owens and twelve grandchildren. Funeral Sunday from West Union church. interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Elizabeth Jane Davisson
P. M. Deegan
West Main Street
West Union
Lindsey
Delilah Garrell Owens
James P. Davisson
West Union Methodist — Episcopal Church
West Union Chapter
Eastern Star
Bartlett Funeral
West Union Methodist Episcopal Church
Wolfe
Eastern —Star
Odd Fellows Cemetery
West Onion
Preston County Court Bill Moves to Conley
In Charleston on March 3 a Preston county bill reducing county commissioners from eight to three passed the senate and was sent to the governor for approval.
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Preston County Court
Conley
Preston County
Senate
Conquerors Recreates Wilson Voice On Screen at Opera House
RKO recreates Woodrow Wilson’s voice for The Conquerors using telegraphed Victor phonograph records from 1916 to animate a scene with Wilson addressing nations at Versailles. Richard Dix stars with Ann Harding as the drama unfolds across four eras, highlighting post war unrest. The sequence blends archival speech with early sound film, now showing at the Opera House.
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Rko-Radio
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Richard Dix
Ann Harding
Wilson
Opera House
Rko-Radio Pictures
Morgenthau Aims To Take Government From Stabilization
Henry Morgenthau Jr. announced as new chairman of the Federal Farm Board that his first objective is to take the government out of the stabilization business. The statement signals a shift in policy toward private market mechanisms and reduced federal intervention in farm prices.
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Washington
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Federal Farm Board
New Proposals For Dealing With Bank Situation
New proposals for handling the banking situation were presented in Congress today while a bill to grant the comptroller of the currency power to limit withdrawals from banks in the District of Columbia moved forward in both houses. After the Senate passed the measure, the House banking committee met to consider it, with House approval anticipated later.
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Washington, Mar
Congress
District of Columbia
Senate
House Banking Committee
House
Menus of the Day Vegetable Plate and Dishes
A dated menu features a Vegetable Plate with broiled mushrooms and garnishes, plus a separate Broiled Mushrooms item and a Peaches in Lime Jelly dessert. Ingredients include beets peas turnips carrots and cabbage with butter salt paprika. mushrooms in bacon fat. celery peppers and dressing. plus lime gelatin with peaches.
Mrs Elkins Funeral Held In Davis Memorial Church
The funeral for Mrs Hallie Davis Elkins was held at the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elkins after a Washington arrival by special train. Relatives and dignitaries attended, with Dr James E Allen giving remarks, and interment at Manlewond cemetery beside her husband. The funeral processional passed the Elkins estate, then attendees lunched at Johnny Davis’s home before the afternoon departure. A Rotterdam shipping firm formed to specialize in tramp shipping.
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Elkins
Mar
Hallie Davis Elkins
Washington
Grafton
John T. Davis
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
Davis
Ikins
William F. Hitt
Middleburg
Ira E. Robinson
Wiington
John W. Fenton
Wsington
Norman Beatty Washington
J. McD. Lacy
James E. Allen
Davis and Elking College
Alkins
Manlewond Cemetery
Johnny Davis
Filkins
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Betty Kelley
Myrtle Spring
Icie Hayhurst
Inez Smith
Brennice Knight
Byrd Robinson
Lesta Ervin Addalyne Lock
Virginal Ruth
Addalone Locke
Washington Street
Woman's Club
Jolliffe's
Mise Murray
Murr
Harry Murray
Walnut’ Street
Tuesday Bridge Club
Kenneth Robinson
Blueville
Walter Chrislip
Luke B. Ross
Russell Reeder
Howard Cameron
Robert Williamson
E. R. Buckle
W. A. Beavers, Jr
Harry Friedman
C. & Rymer
Junior Hamilton
Torloc Rasmussen
Christian Aid Society
J. A. Keller
Holt
Ladies Aid Society
First Christan Church
W. A. Harrison
Irene Hinkins
Pearl Kite
Lee Sloan
Dottie Lee Sloan
Carl Congleton
Ray Allen Congleton
J. W. Norman
Helping Hand Circle
Methodist Protestant Church of
Pruntytown
C. E. Bunner
Edgar Daugherty
Lucy Shorden
Gold Star
Joseph Jones
Parkview
Irene"Weaver
James Jones
Mary Louise Jones
Altoona
Thelma Moats
Thelma
Dora Moats
N Hove
U. S
A. M
Kuhn and School Board
O. Jay Fleming
First National Bank
E. E. Evans
Walnut Street
Thref Chine
Razor Blade Special Gillette
Bde Probalk
Vale Gem
Lute
L'Rue
Randolph City
Rotterdam
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