Presbyterian Church Arts Night Show Delights Local Audience
Mrs. F J Tufvander directed an Intermediate club program at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday night with pianist Ann Newham and a Junior Court of Honor play. The event featured readings, piano pieces, a quartet, and social hour after refreshments amid attendance by Ruth Miller Martha Mahaffey Nancy Fauley and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Tutvander
Presbyterian Church
Betty Ridenour
Patty Sue Barker
Janice, Hansen
Ann Newham
Betty MacKincaid
Janie Ridenour
Terring Sene
Frank Collins, Jr
Betty Rose Miller
Betty Turvander
Betty Newham
Local Personal Notices From Clarksburg and Surrounding Areas
Mrs W M Kerr of Clarksburg visited in the city for several days this week. Mr and Mrs William Carder of East Main street were called to Sandusky Ohio Friday due to their daughter Mrs Willa Howard's serious illness. Naomi Gross, who had a minor operation at City Hospital Thursday, returned home Friday morning. Mrs Dorothy Hern of 579 West Main Street is a surgical patient.
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W. M. Kerr
Clarksburg
William Carder
East Main Street
Sandusky
Ohio
Willa Howard
Naomi Gross
City Hospital
Dorothy Hern
West Main Street
Gertrude Murray Among 23 Contest Beauties
Gertrude Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Murray of Walnut street a sophomore at the state university in Morgantown has been named one of 23 finalists for the 1939 beauty queen title by the annual Monticola judges will be Hollywood stars John Mack Brown and Fuzzy Knight who will evaluate the photographs.
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Mass
Gertrude Murray
Harry Murray
Walnut Street
State University
Morgantown
the Monticola
John Mack Brown
Fuzzy Knight
Westbound B and O Train Kills Local Man at Crossing
In Fairmont on March 23 at 5:15 p.m. the westbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck 54 year old Edwin Lee Kelly, a former railroad worker and city fireman, at Moody's run grade crossing west of Barracksville. He died en route to a local hospital. Coroner Cecil J. Urbamak reported Kelly appeared unaware of the approaching train and was hit on his right side. the wheels did not pass over him.
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Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio
Edwin Lee Kelly
Moody's Run
Barracksville
Kelly
Cecil J. Urbamak
Dorothea Campbell Named Chairs West Virginia Health Day
Charleston march 24 Miss Dorothea Campbell was chosen by State Health Commissioner AE Mc Clue to chair West Virginia child health day celebrations set for May 1 in Charleston.
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Charleston
Dorothea Campbell
AE. McClue
West Viginia
Labor Parley Begins Anew In Labour War
The AFL and CIO renewed peace talks in Washington, pledging to seek a settlement but warning they cannot exceed authority or threaten union prerogatives. CIO President John L. Lewis insisted unions will not dissolve for unity, amid mutual charges of raiding territories totaling about 7 to 8 million workers. Both sides signaled no concession and remained uncompromising.
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Washington
AFL
CIO
Charrces
APL
Executive Council
New York
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers
AFL Council
Ohio Warden Faces Ouster in Ohio Penitentiary
Welfare Director Charles L. Sherwood said he may file ouster charges against J C Woodard suspended warden of Ohio penitentiary. Sherwood noted he has not asked for Woodard’s resignation yet and plans further discussion. Woodard was suspended March 2 for 30 days amid an inquiry into unwarranted conditions at the midtown prison with W F Amrine acting as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles L. Sherwood
J.C. Whodard
Ohio Penitentiary
Sherwood
Woodard
W. F. Amrine
State Superintendent of Corrections
Shetwoot
Twenty Four Murder True Bills Returned In Harlan County
HARLAN Ky March 24 Twenty four murder indictments were returned by the Harlan county grand jury Action followed Circuit Judge James M Gilbert's warning that the criminal element will take the county if the law is not enforced The last action was indictments charging three men with murder in the slaying of a miner at Evarts last July 2 during the Harlin anti labor conspiracy trial at London Ky
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Harlan, Ky
Maret
Harlan County Grand Jury
James M. Gilbert
Harlan County
Railroad
Evarts
London
Ky. Ee
Mrs Ford Honored by Red Cross for Relief Work
Taylor County Red Cross announces Mrs C Luther Ford will receive a national headquarters appreciation certificate for 1936 37 flood relief. Ford directed shipping of food clothing and other needed articles to refugees, contributing over 290 hours of service.
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The
American Red Cross
C. Luther Ford
Taylor County
Ohio
Mississippi
Red Cross
Frank C. Collins
Ford
Hines Engages New Attorney in Protection Racket Case
New York March 24 James J Hines a former Tammany chief faces a four to eight year term for selling political protection to Dutch Schultz policy racket Hines switches lawyers to Martin W Littleton after Lloyd P Stryker's withdrawal Stryker says no backspin Hines age considered by Judge Charles S Nott Jr Hines may seek parole after two years and eight months for conspiracy and operating a lottery case and related charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Hines
Tammany
Dutch Schultz
Lloyd P. Stryker
Hines
Martin W. Littleton
Stryker
Joseph Shalleck
Styrker
Charles 5. Nott, Jr
Fall From Sixth Story Window Proves Fatal
Maxine Wilburn 22 of Marmet died after injuries from a fall six days earlier from the sixth floor inner court of a downtown hotel. She plunged to a loading platform five stories below, according to police.
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Charleston
Maxine Wilburn
Marmet
New Hospital Plans Move Ahead in Grafton Area
County WPA supervisor Wallace N Henderson reports prep of worker lists ready for transfer as job begins. Contractor Don Byrum of Wheeling, low bidder, expects to start immediately. WPA to supply labor. $102,000 state funds set aside. City of Grafton to provide materials from bond sale totaling about $940,000 plus older hospital funds.
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WPA
Wallace N. Henderson
Fairmont
A Trict
Don Byrum
Wheeling
Works Progress Administration
Grafton
Youthful Play Turns Tragic in Ohio Barn Accident
In Gallipolis, Rudy Wayne Henry, 12, accidentally hanged himself in his parents’ barn while attempting to scare his younger sister Maxine during play. Coroner Lewis Brown filed the report today.
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Gallipolis
Rudy Wayne Henry
Maxine
Lewis
Brown
F D R Blamed For Spending Stimulus Clash
Washington reports economy leaders pressuring President Roosevelt to lead a broader restraint drive while Congress debates a 1.066 billion agriculture bill. Eccles and Adams fault administration opposition to cuts, urging cooperation to balance the budget alongside farm relief funding.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Adams
Colo
Harrison
Miss
Senate Finance Committee
House
Agriculture Department
Appropriations Committee
Tennessee Congressman Dies Of Heart Attack
Washington March 24 Rep. Turner a Tennessee Democrat and longtime military affairs committee member died suddenly of a heart attack his wife beside him He had served in the House since 1933 and was formerly mayor of Waverly Tennessee
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Washington
Turner
D.-Tenn
Tuner
Military Affairs Committee
House
Waver Tenn
Strong Earthquake Strikes Northern Argentina City
Rucuman Argentina March 24 residents were frightened as a strong earthquake struck at 9 p m causing many walls to crack but no victims were reported.
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Argentina
Rucuman
C. and O. Yardmaster at Montgomery Succumbs
Irvin H. Slack, 58, yardmaster for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at Handley, died last night in a Montgomery hospital. He had served with the railroad for 36 years.
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Montgomery
Irvin H. Slack
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Handley
Trigger Pals stars rise from varied fields in new western
Arthur Jarrett known as Lucky Lee Powell as Stormy and Al St John as Guzzy lead the Trigger Pals. Jarrett migrated from musical comedy and screen drama to singing and acting while Powell trained as a mining engineer and performs stunts. St John plays a bashful ranch hand in comedy sequences.
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Grand National
Arthur Jarrett
Lucky
Lee
Lone Ranger
Powell
Stormy
al St. John
Guzzy
Jarrett
Photograph
St. John
the Dixie
Jane Withers career mapped before birth in story
The piece recounts how Jane Withers was groomed for stardom by her mother long before she was born. It notes the mother's planning education in ballet and tap and a Hollywood push that initially failed to yield entry into studios after a long wait.
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Jane Withers
Jane
Pone de Leon Theatre
Atlanta
Georgia
New York
Strand Theatre Broken Appendix Made Him an Acto
In Hollywood Fredric March recalls his youth when he was a boy orator ready to declaim at the drop of a hat. He describes how an incorrigible start led to a versatile acting career and public popularity in the film world.
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Racine
Wisconsin
Fredric March
Hollywood
Marcia
Screes
Randolph Scott Signs For Road to Reno At Opera House
Randolph Scott agrees to star with Hope Hampton in The Road to Reno at the Opera House tonight. The film features Glefida Farrell Helen Broerick Alan Marshal and David Oliver, with Scott performing his own stunts and delivering romance and comedy. He trained in various athletic feats and chose the project for its human action and lively plot.
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Randolph Scott
Universi! Studios
Hope Hampton
Reno
Opera House
Glefida Farell
Helen Broerick
Alan Marshal
David Oliver
Randy
Miss Farre
Scott
Rale
Meni
Orante
Virginia
Woodberry Forest
University’ of Virginia
Georgia Tech
University of North Carolina
Hollywood
Doctor Becomes a Village Hero in Film
A benevolent rural doctor, long unpaid by his penny-pinching flock, rises as the hero of the hour in the new screen drama A Man to Remember. Anne Shirley, Edward G. Robinson and William Holden star in a tale focused on welfare of a small community and its people.
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Anne Shirley
Edward
Zis Lee Bowmen
William
Heni Ace
Countiy Brite
tiGoHer
Edward Ellis
Nis
A Man to Remember at the Opera House
A revival of Garson Kanin's film will play at the Opera House Sunday Monday and Tuesday featuring Janne Shirley and Lee Se as the romantic leads. The story centers on a humble physician facing a medical crisis and his pursuit to send his son to medical school amid debt and social scorn.
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Ellis
Janne Shirley
Lee Se
Garson Kanin
Opera House
Young Teacher Shot While Attending Church in Jackson
Ada D Noble a 22 year old Breathitt county schoolteacher and college student was shot during church services in Jackson Kentucky. Warrants were issued for two youths after witnesses said shots were fired outside the church and four bullets pierced the walls. The sheriff said the incident appeared accidental and the brother secured the warrants.
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Deaton
Democrat Chosen Mayor At Spencer by Small Margin
Don Shumplin, Democrat, elected mayor of Spencer by three votes, defeating Republican Harry Starcher by 339 to 336 in a tight local race reported March 24.
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Spencer
Don Shumplin
Harry Starcher
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TN. T. Club
W. P. Clark
East Main
Temple— Naoti
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Appalona Reger
L. H. Greenwald
Lincoln Street
Book Review
Woman's Club
U. B. Church
James C. Holt
Arthur E. Hertzler
Elks
Defee of Pocahontas
Redmen’s Hall
Indian Sisters Gift Exchange
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Mary Elizabeth
Buckhannon
R. P. Bartlett
McGraw Avenue
B. C
Williams
Harlan Co
Martin Littleton
F.D.R
Tennessee
Alineltc
Main ST
Dixie Theatre
Strand Theatre
Walter Wanger
Irtvents Prephic
Joan
March
Bennett
Ralph Bellamy
Ann Sothern
Rome Blagkmer
Polar Young Star
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Carrio
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