Local girls honored and society notes from Montgomery
Virginia Samples, daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Ples of the city and a Shinnston high School history teacher, was honored at a local meeting when her class named her. Miss Samples is a graduate of West Virginia University and attended the University of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Samples
W. P. Ples
Shinns High School
Miss Samples
West Vir Fin University
University Maryland
Shinnston High
jGirl
Grafton High School
Klaude Spaur
Miss Shannon
Prudence Shannon
0. L. Showalter
White House
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Salem High School
West Virginia Business College
Frank H. Shannon
Salem
Washington, D.C
Beauty Hint from a Child on Teeth Care
A young girl seeks beauty by dental care. She explains brushing three times daily and biannual dentist visits urged by her mother who says beauty requires white teeth. The child expresses reluctance to dental visits but remains influenced by maternal guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora See
Youth sought in Baltimore bus holdup case
Maryland authorities pursue Troy Boyd in Florida on a warrant for robbing two bus drivers of 63 dollars on April 20. Boyd was arrested in Orlando as part of the probe into a police officer’s death nearby, with connection to a Florida license plate tied to the slaying in South Baltimore. A second youth, Kenneth Lewis, died in Buckhannon, West Virginia after associated events. Chuck Forbes, alias Buck Slade, remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Troy Boyd
Florida
Boyd
Orlando
Fla
John R. Black
Annapolis
Kenneth Lewis
Buchannon
W. Va
Chuck Forbes
Buck Slade
Franz and Burka Coat Sale Teaser
Last Saturday in town Franz and Burka advertised a sport coat described as especially lovely. A lady sought a coat she liked but explored further before buying. She returned saying no other coat in town matched their offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz & Burka
West Virginia Robbery Confession Tied to Slayings
Police say Kenneth Lewis signed a confession naming Boyd and Chuck Forbes in a bus robbery netting 30 dollars. Lewis later committed suicide to avoid arrest. The trio fled to a rooming house, with Forbes leaving in a taxicab and Lewis following in a car. A policeman stopped Lewis near a filling station, and the others urged the cab to go on. Later Lewis rejoined, claiming he had to shoot to escape. Lieutenant Manning and Detective Cooney awaited further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Lewis
West Virginia
Boyd
Lewis
Chuck Forbes
Buck Slade
Formbes
Forbes
James A. Manning
Baltimore
Gilbert Cooney
Tire Store Sold Today
O N Rosier becomes owner of Booth-Miller Smith agency for Pharis guaranteed tires in the Bona Fede building on West Main street. Rosier takes over immediately and John Booth, manager of the Grafton agency, transfers to the main Booth-Miller Smith store in Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Rosier
Booth-Millersmith
Bonafede
West Main Street
Rosier
John Booth
Grafton
Booth-Miller- Smith
Clarksburg
Improvement urged in oil industry by Standard Oil Indiana chief
Chicago May 4 Edward G Suebert president of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana declared as the corporation's annual report was issued that conditions and practices in the oil industry must be improved Earnings for 1932 were 16 558 291 or 1 04 a share on 15 941 849 shares outstanding, compared with 17 596 366 in 1931 also 1 04 a share
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward G. Suebert
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Personal Notices From Heflin Style Shop Staff Trips and Visits
Mrs Genevieve Jackson of the Heflin Style Shop returned this morning from four buying trips including New York City. Mrs J Lester Bush has returned from Phillipsburg Pa where she visited her sister Mrs James Hugg and other relatives. Miss Mildred Keener of Warder avenue is confined to her home with illness believed fever. Mrs C E Haynes of Maple avenue hosted guests over the weekend cousins G E Brown and sister Mrs G W Miller of Tanner W Va. Mrs L B Shaffer of Route 6 was a business and social caller in Grafton today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Jackson
New York City
J. Lester Bush
Phillipsburg
James Hugg
Mildred Keener
Warder Avenue
C. E. Haynes
Maple Avenue
G. E. Brown
G. W. Miller
Tanner
W. Va
L. B. Shaffer
Route 6
Grafton
Prison Labor Pacts Expire At Charleston State Prison
Charleston May 2. Two major contracts for prisoner employment have expired. About 1,000 inmates remain at work while officials weigh renewal. The road camp pact covered 550 prisoners and the tailor shop contract with E P Esson Co involved 435 inmates making trousers. Renewal hoped until January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Penitentiary
E. P. Esson Company
Local Woman's Brother Succumbs In Italy
Mrs Daisy Olivia of 158 Knotts avenue learns that her youngest brother Salvatore Durant died in Italy from influenza. He was 26 and worked for the government postal service. Surviving are his widow a child born the day before his death four sisters and three brothers including Katherine Olivia Flemington Filomena Morano Morgantown Mary Lucey Italy Sam Durant Pittsburgh John Durant St Louis James Durant Italy and Daisy Olivio of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Olivia
Knotts Avenue
Salvatore Durant
Italy
Katherine Olivia
Flemington
Filomena Morano
Morgantown
Mary Lucey
Sam Durant
Pittsburgh
John Durant
St. Louis
James Durant
Daisy Olivio
This City
Prisoners Shot by Guard in Cuban Revolt
Four prisoners charged with taking part in last Saturday's revolutionary disorders near San Luis Oriente province were killed in Santiago as authorities hunted rebel bands. Guards said detainees attempted escape while being moved to a municipal prison. Corporal Isidro Gort Castenada ordered no firing at first but then shot the four men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
San Luis
Oriente
Santiago
Isidro Gort Castenada
Alfalfa ton and county funding figures in late 19th century notes
A debated plan sets tentative county allotments for funds and a rule requiring refund if a member takes an advance but does not serve next year. The list includes Barbour to Wyoming counties with varied sums, followed by a remark from University of Tennessee experts about alfalfa tonnage removing lime from soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
House
Senate
Brooke, Jefferson
Ohio
Barbour County
Berkeley
Boone
Braxston
Cabell
Cal‘oun
Clay
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Kanawha
Lewis
Lincoln
Logan
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Mercer
Mineral
Mingo
Monongalia
Monroe
Morgan
McDowell
Nicholas
Pendleton
Pleasants
Pocahontas
Preston
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Ritchie
Roane
Summers
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Webster
Wetzel
Wirt
Wood
Wyoming
University of Tennessee
MELLO-GLO Facial Powder Ad
Advertisement for MELLO-GLO face powder featuring a new French process. Claims smooth application, long wear, pore minimization, and non irritating formula. Priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar with tax free offer.
Legislators Vote Half of Next Year's Salaries
Charleston May 4 A bill allowing legislators to collect 250 each passed the senate after reconsidering earlier defeat amid cheers in the house as lawmakers voted themselves a 50 percent advance on their 1934 salaries and the action was announced with little opposition in the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Senate
House
Railway Seeks Funds Held By Closed Banks
The Western Maryland Railway Company filed mandamus proceedings in city court to force John J Ghingher, bank commissioner, to order payment of checks totaling 18 635 70 placed in Union Trust Company for collection before the bank holiday on February 25 The petition says the bank did not collect the checks until after it legally closed and that the money is impressed with a trust in the petitioner's favor Judge Samuel K Dennis Smead issued an order requiring the defendant to show cause by Friday why the mandamus should not be issued
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Western Maryland Railway Company
John J Ghingher
Union Trust Company
Samuel K. Dennis
Smead
Half Million in State Aid Allocated to Schools
Charleston May 4 state education officials completed plans to distribute 501000 in state aid as the second installment of 1932 33 appropriation. Distribution would await Board of Public Works approval with possible quick action. Funds would back teachers salaries and might involve transfers or borrowing to meet need. Authority rests with the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Department of Educa‘tion
Board of Public Works
J. Rife
Department of Education
Boy’s Screams Save Him From Kidnappers
The 10 year old son of engineer B P Baker was found tied and gagged by a masked man near his suburban Monroeville road home. Neighbors heard the screams and rescued him, the kidnapper fled dropping a ransom note. Baker would not comment. unrelated Miami elevator travel shows 8 121 passengers in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
B. P. Baker
Monroeville Road
Baker
Swiss Steak and Apple Turnovers Include Tuna Salad
A collection of kitchen notes detailing Celery Apple Turnovers with tuna filling, Swiss Steak steps for pounding, browning, and slow cooking, and an Apple Turnover recipe with lard crust. Additional Apple Mixture and dough instructions cover flour, water, and baking guidance.
How She Lost 18 Pounds Of Fat Kruschen Diet Claim
A reader claims Kruschen Balls help reduce fat by taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning. The ad asserts health benefits including less gas and acidity, improved skin and energy, and a bargain price for a four week supply, urging trial at drugstores.
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Coral Parrish Montgomery
M. E. Church South
Hallie McDaniel
Lessie Tucker
Lena McDaniel
Zulu Trader
West Washington Street
Ruby White
G. W. White
Franz & Burkaway
Ben H. Franz
W. Main St
Pharis Tire
Penney
Main Street
Grafton, W. Va
Akron
A. B. Scott
Optometrist
Fairmont
Taylor County
Boy
Miami
Wellesley College
Doris Gundlach
Belleville
Associated Press
Mra Alexander George
Breaa Iced Bananas
Mioney
Morgantown Avenue
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