Harry Baker Beaten by Pickets at Mine Site
Prosecutors launch an inquiry into an assault on wagon mine operator Harry L. Baker of Wendel. Baker, who says four teeth were knocked out and his eyes bruised, was attacked on his property last Friday during fence construction. United Mine Workers claim Baker provoked the incident. police will investigate with state and county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Baker
Wendel
Francis "Warder
United Mine
Baker
Grafton
Minners
Baker -Baker
United Mine Workers
Delayed Inquest Set for This Afternoon in Burkett Death
State police lab in Charleston reports blood alcohol content for S Everett DeMoss of Fort who drove the car in the Berthus wreck. Coroner Dr Paul Warden will preside as the inquest into Francis F Burkett's death, ongoing about two weeks, is expected this afternoon or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. Everett DeMoss
Hitter Fort
Bertsell
F. Burkett
Paul Warden
Francis L Warder
Burkett
Glenn Rosier Postpones Hearing in Knottsville Case
Glenn Rosier of Knottsville faced a peace warrant and postponed his trial when Justice A B Knabenshue granted a continuance. Rosier requested more time to marshal witnesses and was ordered held in county jail in lieu of bond until ready for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Rosier
Knottsville
Kenneth
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabenshue
Glenn
Fishing license totals rise in April as trout season opens
Deputy County Clerk Joe A. Jolliffe announced that April saw 236 hunting and fishing licenses issued, a small decline from last year, while 13 marriage licenses were also issued during the same 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Jolliffe
Veteran Railroad Machinist Joe Schutte Retires at 69
Josiah Joe Schutte aged 69 a veteran B and O machinist from Clarksburg formerly with local railroad shops retired Saturday after 21 years of service. He was honored in a surprise ceremony by fellow workers as he reported for duty at 3 o clock noon. A Clarksburg native he had also worked as a glass maker and began a second stint with the railroad in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah “Joe” Schutte
Clarksburg
Riots in Gangpur Kill 31, Wound 22 Amid Arrest Clash
A Gangpur state communique reports 31 killed and 22 wounded in rioting on April 25 after troops fired during an attempt to arrest Hindu leader Nirmal Munda. British authorities launch a judicial inquiry as villagers defend the detainee. Gangpur population is 350,000 with a 15 year old rajah and regent mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Gangpur
All India Congress
Nirmal Munda
Ranzi Sahiba
Justice White Acquits Man In Non-Support Case
Jasper Austin of Haymond Settlement was acquitted of non support of his children by his wife Ellen. The acquittal was delivered Saturday by Magistrate Hoye. G. White Sr. in a justice court after a trial held a week earlier and delayed ruling due to complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Austin
Haymond Settlement
Ellen
Hoye. G. White, Sr
Justice Court
Aged Man Kraus Dies At 94 In Wheeling
Christopher Kraus aged 94 longtime member of St Alphonsus Catholic church and retired tannery worker died yesterday in Wheeling His long life and service to the church were noted in local obituaries by residents and church friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Christopher Kraus
St. Alphonsus’ Catholic Church
Recreation staff to hold WPA training session in Latrobe
Taylor County recreation staff under the Works Progress administration will convene at Latrobe street play center Tuesday at 9 a.m. for a two hour in service training session covering effective English social recreation and public speaking led by J B Dryfield. A noon panel will discuss summer playground reports with Paul E Jewell chair and leaders Virginia Watkins Carl Shaw Dale DeMoss and Francis Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Works Progress Administration
Latrobe Street
State Department of Educatio and Recreation Department
WPA
J. B. Dryfield
Paul E. Jewell
Virginia Watkins
Carl Shaw
Dale DeMoss
Francis Smith
J. Bernard Dryfield
Carl | Shaw
Elizabeth Gill
Camp Oglebay
Wheeling
Ethel Bowers
David D. Hicks
Brownton Man Puts Up Bond Amid Disorderly Charge
John Maddix of Brownton was arrested in downtown Grafton yesterday afternoon at 1 20 by city police on a disorderly conduct charge. He posted $6 bond to gain release, but the bond was forfeited this morning after he failed to appear before Mayor P F Gillispie in police court for an indecent act in a public place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
John Maddix
Brownton
P. F. Gillispie
Teachers To Be Rehired At School Board Meeting
A statutory meeting for the re employment of county teachers will be held tonight by the Taylor County Board of Education in its offices at the Grafton Banking and Trust company building. Secretary E Guy Kuhn announced no new teachers will be engaged. vacancies are filled later in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Board of Education
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
E. Guy Kuhn
Court Approves Two Wills in Taylor County Session
Taylor County court approved the wills of A B Murphy and Luke Kinney in today's regular session. Murphy left all to his wife Rose Murphy who is named executor without bond, and Kinney's will directs provision for Wilbert C Lawler while widow receives property. Final settlements were approved for Mary B Hechmer as guardian of Mary B Nicholson and for executors and guardians in other estates. Bond reduction for Gene W Ford from 15000 to 4000 was approved with bonding company represented by William A Beavers. Court planned to discuss Weston State Hospital care and hospital bills this afternoon. Commissioners D I Bayley, Harvey Poe, and Opha Bartlett attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Court
A. B. Murphy
Rose C. Murphy
Luke Kinney
Wilbert C. Lawler
Kinneys
Mary B. Hechmer
Mary B. Nicholson
John K. Burdett
Florence M. Kunst
Dayton Stemple
Philippi
Paul Nelson Mayle
Gene W. Ford
W. N. Lyman
William A. Beavers
Weston State Hospital
D. I. Bayley
Harvey Poe
Opha Bartlett
Aged Man Dies by Own Action in Woodlands
Henry Rine a 76 year old retired farmer died from a self inflicted bullet wound in Woodlands. Coroner Dr Robert Ashworth said the death appears to be a personal safety related act. A daughter told the coroner the man had been worried about financial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlands
Robert 8. Ashworth
Marshall County
Henry Rine
Rine
Mystery Play Demon In the Dark at Flemington High
Flemington High School seniors present the mystery comedy Demon In the Dark this week on May 3 and 4. The on stage island setting and ghostly sea demon scenes promise suspense with a double cast delivering dread and intrigue as characters pursue a vacation plot on White Owl Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington High School
Barataria Bay
Jean Lafitte
Edgar Allen Poe
Sondra Trevor
White Owl Island
Condra’s
City Police Apprehend One On Drunk Charges
Arrested at 5 20 o clock Saturday afternoon on a charge of drunkenness Leslie Waspy Sergeant of 309 Stillwell street is to be heard today before Mayor P F Gillispie in municipal court. He is confined to the county jail. Chappie Stutler, who pleaded not guilty to a drunk charge, later changed to guilty and paid a $10 fine plus $1 costs into the city treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie “Waspy
Stillwellstreet
P. FP. Gillispie
Chappie Stutler
Vernon Pottery Gift From California Skaggs and Co
A note from Skaggs and Co announces a gift sourcing Vernon pottery from California. The item reflects imports and friendly trade links between Vernon and California studios, highlighting craftsmanship and regional connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calfornia—Vernon Pottery
Skaggs & CO
Cancer Control Talk At Elks Club Tuesday
Mrs. W. R. Showacre of Fairmont, vice commander of the first West Virginia district of the Field Army for the Control of Cancer, will speak at the Elks club at 2 30 p m Tuesday under the Public Welfare department of the General Woman's club. A short musical program featuring Miss Elsie Ringler will precede the address as a large crowd is expected.
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W. R. Showacre
Fairmont
First
West Virginia
The
Field Army For the Control of Cancer
Elks Club
Public Welfare Department
General Woman's Club
Elsie Ringler
Legion Sons Plan Affair at Moose Home May Third
The Sons of the American Legion will celebrate the sixth birthday of the National organization at the Moose home on Wednesday May 3. The Legion Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary will join for musical selections readings and an address by Arthur G Yates past department commander. C Howard Cameron leads group singing Adjr Richard Sterling directs the program following the regular meeting with Clifford W Gurd as master of ceremonies. An hour of bingo and refreshments close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of the American Legion
Moose Home
Legion
Auxiliary
Arthur G. Yates
C. Howard Cameron
Adjr
Richard Sterling
Clifford W. Gurd
Plan New Courses at West Virginia University
Morgantown May 1. Courses in free hand drawing and art appreciation will be offered at West Virginia University next year. Dean Wilson P. Shortridge announced plans toward reestablishment of an arts department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Wilson P. Shortridge
Institute elects Beckley president in mining institute
The New River and Winding Gulf mining institute, possibly the only one of its kind in the country, elected Judd Shepperd as president at its May 1 meeting in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Gulf Negro Mining Institute
Judd Shepperd
Long illness claims life of 102 year old Reynolds
Kimberly West Virginia May 1 A long illness resulted in the death of Mrs Graverall Reynolds 102 year old negro She is survived by two step grandsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
W. Va
Graverall Reynolds
Grafton Elks Mark 40th Anniversary Dinner in Clarksburg
About 250 Elks attended a two day event led by Dr. O L Cook with speeches by Raymond Benjamin Patrick Shields and Luke Barnett. Delegations from Grafton lodge No 308 and nearby lodges joined the Clarksburg unit founded May 2 1899. Seven new members were initiated. Original members retained cards include eight of the original group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Cook
State Elks Association
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Clarksburg
Raymond Benjamin
Washington
Patrick Shields
Wreck Fatal Continues From Page One
An article details a deadly wreck with several survivors and injured workers. Engineman E Feeney from Columbus and Fireman D R Conroy from Steubenville are among the deceased. Other Den nison, Ohio crew members suffer injuries including fractured ribs. A Danville Pennsylvania teen loses both legs when steel plates shift on a flat car. Milton Pennsylvania resident Smith Sones sustains a left foot injury. Officials report two individuals identified as trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Feeney
Columbus
D.R. Conroy
Steubenville
D. H. Lingenfelter
C. E. Riné
T. Ramsaur
Dennison
E. E. Mace
Charles Yeger
Danville
Smith Sones
Milton
Yever and
Sones
Dozen Under $9 030 Insurance Case Scrutinized
Detectives pressed Herman Petrilo for full details of 21 murders he claimed to know about, as investigators pursued a pile of insurance clues totaling under 9 030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Petrilo
Connelly
Russell Butcher Cited For Not Paying Alimony
Russell Butcher, a defendant in divorce proceedings, was cited for contempt by Judge Herbert W. Dent in Taylor county circuit court and ordered to appear next week to show cause why he should not be punished. His wife Bessie claims he has failed to pay $30 monthly temporary alimony for the support of their minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Butcher
Herbert W. Dent
Taylor County
Bessie
Denver Lady 8 Dies After Long Illness
Funeral services were held at the late residence for Flora Cox eight year old Denver girl who died Saturday at her Preston county home after a long illness of complications. She was the daughter of W A Cox and Elizabeth Bodyard Cox and is survived by a brother G M Cox and a sister Mrs Ora Miller. Rev W R Moyer officiated and interment followed in Denver cemetery under A C Sinclair direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Cox
Denver
Preston County
W. R. Moyer
Tunnelton Methodist Episcopal Church
Denver Cemetery
A. C. Sinclair
Accused Battery Thief Fined By Local Justice
Veet Settler of Route 1 Grafton was found guilty of petit larceny after a trial before Justice Hoye Gi Whie Jr. Settler was accused by Roy Woodyard of taking a battery valued at $8 from a car. He was fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route 1
Grafton
Hoye
Gi Whie; .Jr
Roy Woodyard
Beckley Man Reappointed President in Bluestone Presbytery
John Porter of Beckley was reappointed president of the young people's organization in the Bluestone Presbytery at the spring conference in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
John Porter
Beckley
Young People's Organization
Bluestone Presbytery
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Recreation Department
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Legion Sons
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