Green Imps and Vikings Meet in Finals
The Green Imps face the Vikings in the finals as cage program play opens at the Baptists 35. Teams prepare for a decisive matchup with spectators awaiting the result and potential championship implications.
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Green Imps
Vikings
M. C
Baptists
Simpson
Roush Collegians
Hales
West Virginia Business College
FG. F. Tot
Shields
F. Gerkins
Wadsworth
Hess
McDade
Wa Totals
Tot. Baptists
F. Jaco
Cotton
Willis
Wolfe
Gatrell
F. Tot
Keane
McKinney
F. Donnachie
Lambert
Grinnan
Peter's
Evans
Withers
Asion Ind
Saltis
A. Newton
L. Newton
G. Murphy
Panty
Gaia
Bill Manley
Ed. Powell
Richard Glenn
Lewellen Stevens
Golden Flood Rebuilds Federal Reserve Gold Reserves
Washington reports a surge of gold filling U S Federal Reserve Banks. In one week reserves rose by 181.6 million dollars to 3.192 billion, the highest since February 15, as hoarding laws and Roosevelt proclamations deter panic and deter hoarding. The prior week added 327 million, with money in circulation dropping by 661 million to six billion.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Banking deposits rebound after panic with federal notes use
In the latest period deposits rose by 31.1 million to 2.1549 billion as confidence returns. Withdrawn funds from the February–March panic nearly reached a billion dollars repatriated to banks nationwide. Federal reserve notes in circulation fell 186 million while emergency currency remained sparsely used in four districts.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Boston
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
400 Vets Leave Home With New Economics
Dayton reports more than 490 veterans left the National Military Home under new economy rules since March 5 when quarterly medical exams started. Col. Fred C. Runkle said no additional veterans are enrolled. Rules require medical need or confinement, age over 62, and monthly compensation not exceeding $50.
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Dayton
Fred C Runkle
Final Journals Printed for Charleston March 11 Session
Legislative journals of house and senate for March 11, last day of the regular session have been printed. They include a full list of bills and joint resolutions passed by both houses and record the vast amount of business transacted on the final day. Usually final journals are issued about a month after adjournment.
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Charleston
House
Senate
Dietz Denies Extortion Charge From Fairbanks
Hollywood reports Jorgen Dietz denies an extortion charge linked to a $60,000 alienation of affections suit against Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Dietz, returning from an Arizona honeymoon with his new wife Lucy Doraine, claims the action stemmed from expenses tied to his separation and divorce from Lulu Dietz.
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Hollywood
Jorgen Dietz
Arizona
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Dietz
Lucy Doraine
Lulu Dietz
467 Fourth District Banks In Full Operation
Cleveland, March 24, the Fourth Federal Reserve District now has 467 member banks licensed for 100 percent operations, up with one new Ohio addition. The district total reaches 631 banks across Ohio, Eastern Kentucky, Northern West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. The average weight of a dozen eggs is a pound and a half.
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Cleveland
Federal Reserve District
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Legislation To Repeal Recapture Clause Wins Approval
Washington March 24 The house interstate commerce committee approved legislation to repeal the railroad recapture clause and grant the interstate commerce commission authority to regulate railroad holding companies. Both bills were sponsored by Chairman Rayburn. The recapture repeal involves several million dollars and was recommended by the national transportation committee led by the late Calvin Coolidge, with Alfred E. Smith among its members.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Rayburn
National Transportation Committee
Calvin Coolidge
Alfred E. Smith
Two Clay County Boys Held for Making Coins
At Spread in Clay County two youths Wilbert Ducklin age 22 and Waitman Ramsey age 17 were arrested for manufacturing counterfeit five cent pieces. Federal agent William D. Simmons planned arraignment in Charleston after seizing parts of the coin making apparatus. Local officers note a spike in counterfeit nickels reported in the prior three weeks.
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Clay
Spread
Wilbert Ducklin
Waitman Ramsey
William D. Simmons
Federal
Secret Service
Charleston
Simmons
Clay County
Harrison County Welfare Seeks State Worker for 60 Days
In Clarksburg on March 24 the Harrison county court ordered Francis W. Turner to dispatch a state welfare employee to lead the county welfare office as secretary for 60 days starting April 4.
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Clarksburg
Harrison County
Francis W. Turner
State Department of Welfare
County Welfare Board
Suspect Held Over Lindbergh Extortion Plot
A man identified as Gilford Clobridge, formerly of Staten, Ia, was arrested in Miami by U S authorities for an extortion plot against Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. He allegedly sent a letter demanding $50,000 and attempted to mail liquor to Federal Judge Halstead L. Ritter, with the note signed in his sister's name. The case is one of several turned over to postal authorities for investigation.
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Miami
Fla
Gilford Clobridge
Staten
United States
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hopewell
N. J
Halstead L. Ritter
Trenton
Gilford
Clobridge
Colonel Lindbergh
Five-Cent Glass of Beer Hinted by St. Louis Brewers
St Louis brewers say a five cent glass of beer of six to eight ounces will be possible under new federal and state taxes on the authorized product. The statement notes that brewers have not yet...
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St. Louis
Beer Pricing Idea From Prohibition Era Report
A historical note suggests production costs could allow beer to retail at 15 cents per bottle and 10 cents per pint in case lots for home consumption, outlining a feasible pricing framework from the era.
Tax assessors vow to bring intangible property onto books
Charleston March 24 P Strategic plans to force intangible property from hiding onto the tax rolls were set at a Tax Commissioner Pax meeting with 45 of West Virginia's 55 county assessors. Pax urged careful language when appealing to owners patriotism during the tax levy drive.
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Charleston
Fred L. Pax
West Virginia
Fox
Expulsion of all eastern Jews Likely
Berlin reports Hitler began his four year dictatorship with actions by Western Germany and Prussia suspending legislative bodies. It was believed these steps may lead to expulsion of eastern Jews within Germany.
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Berlin
Adolf
Hitler
Reien
Prussia
Hindenburg and Hitler Power Shift in Reichstag Action
The Reichstag grants absolute power to the chancellor ending the president’s veto. A Palatinate commissioner orders no bank or postal funds to be delivered to eastern Jews until all business obligations are settled. The note underscores shifting authority and targeted restrictions amid the German government’s actions.
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Palatinate
Paul von Hindenburg
Hitler
Reichstag
Rhine
Contract Bridge Aces and the Slams Deceived by Fear
The article discusses bridge play where players miss slam chances due to fear of a defender's denials and incorrect assumptions about aces. It notes a lesson: give your partner chances to deploy the ace, as even experts can be misled into faulty leads. George Dinwiddie is mentioned as North in the illustrative hand.
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Iside
George Dinwiddle
Bridge bidding and play lead to six hearts contract
A bridge narrative describes an auction where North opens hearts, South jumps to four spades, and the resulting play hinges on a club lead and diamond misdirection. The hands reveal strategic errors, with misread suits and a key bid of four spades shaping the final six hearts contract.
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North
East
West
South
Partner
Hearts
Gas Explosion Damages Home On Route 50 Near Taylor Harrison Line
A quart of gasoline ignited in the kitchen of C C Brand’s house on Route 50 destroying a kitchen wall, dining room, and furniture. Mrs Brand escaped with her four year old son George as the blast blew out the kitchen side and probably saved the rest of the home. The home belonged to O L McDonald of Clarksburg and two pet rabbits were scorched but uninjured.
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C. C. Brand
Taylor-Harrison County
Route 50
George
O. L. Me
Donald
Clarksburg
342 Barrel Oil Well Struck In Ritchie Harrisville
An oil well on the Ed Hinton farm near East Run, drilled by Roscoe Richards of Cairo, produced 342 barrels for the 24 hours ending 6 am today. The well reached pay sand after initial set backs and delays, including a collapse and subsequent fishing and cleaning. This level of output is noted as exceptionally good for Ritchie county in the past decade.
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Harrisville
Roscoe Richards
Cairo
Ed. Hinton
Oast Run
Ritchie County
Hear Bill and Bill This Evening Over Ratio Tune
Bill Hamilton and Bill Coffman known as Bill and Bill perform with Frances Hagilla Grafton at the piano on WMMN this evening at 8 15. The trio promises a lively, up to date program that supports home talent and local institutions.
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WMMN
Bill
Lfe
Bill Hamilton
Bill Coffman
Frances Hagilla Grafton
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