Surplus Seed Potatoes and Fertilizer May Aid Relief Families
In April, 25,475 pounds of seed potatoes and 11,300 pounds of fertilizer were distributed, leaving substantial quantities on hand. W A Beavers Jr urges relief families with ground to contact the East Main Street commodity warehouse to receive surplus seed potatoes and fertilizer. The sewing project under Mrs Mary Snider reports focus on men's coveralls dresses underwear, with about 30 women sewing. April distributions included rice sugar seed beans evaporated milk veal sorghum and green vegetables. sewing project outputs totaled numerous towels sheets comforts gowns and other items.
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W. A. Beavers
Beavers
East Main Street
Mary Snider
Health and Nutrition Department
Sewing Project
Legal Clash Over Navigability Rules Threatens Dams
The piece notes that federal control over navigable streams blocks dam work, risking the Tygart Valley flood dam near Grafton. It cites court rulings and a possible Supreme Court decision as needed to halt or advance the project, and mentions AP reporting on delays. The argument centers on how rivers are deemed navigable and under federal authority despite local conditions.
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PWA
Congress
Tygarts Valley
Grafton
John
Federal
West Virginia
Hawk
Supreme Court
Associated Press
Bergdoll Kidnap Threats Scoffed at By Family
Philadelphia May 9 Mrs Emma C Bergdoll mother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll draft dodger denounces reports of ransom demands and kidnap threats against Bergdoll children. She says she knows nothing about threats and has not asked police or authorities for protection. Reports claimed threats were made against Bergdoll's four children and his wife who fled Germany for clemency.
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Philadelphia
Emma C. Bergdoll
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
America
Germany
Roberta at Opera House Opens Sunday for Three Days
RKO presents Irene Dunne Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Roberta a colorfully staged musical from the stage hit with a gala fashion show Dunne’s singing Astaire and Rogers dancing and lively episodes. The production aims to outshine The Gay Divorcee and opens Sunday for a three day run at the Opera House.
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Irene Dunne
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
RKO Radio
Opera
Boulder Dam Project Featured in New Film
The film The Silver Streak shows the Boulder Dam project for the first time on screen at the Opera House. The feature includes the dam and the Burling ton Railroad’s new streamline train debut. Cast includes Sally Blane Charles Starrett Hardie Albright William Farnum Irving Pichel Edgar Kennedy Theodor von Eltz and Doris Dawvor.
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RKO Radio
Opera House
Burlington Railroad
Sally Blane
Charles Starrett
Hardie Albright
William Farnum
Irving Pichel
Edgar Kennedy
Theodor von Eltz
Doris Dawvor
W. E. Rightmire Plumbing Service Opens for Repairs
Repair work offered by W. E. Rightmire Plumbing Service now available with new on call service. Call 32 J for prompt plumbing repairs and maintenance.
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W. E. Rightmire Plumbing Service
Earhart Returns After Mexico Nonstop Flight
Amelia Earhart lands at Newark after completing a 2,100 mile nonstop journey from Mexico. She calls the flight not particularly interesting but says sleep is her goal now. She describes clouded Gulf ahead and recalls a long, demanding takeoff from high altitude.
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New York
Amelia Earhart
Newark ON J
Mexico
Aviatrix
Atlantic
Hawaii
California
Miss Earhart
Gulf of Mexico
Mexican
Apple of Her Eye But Food Scarce Wife Says
In Chicago on May 9, Mrs. Nellie Radigan told Domestic Relations Court her husband William was “the apple of my eye” yet she had to have gold fillings melted from her teeth to buy coffee and doughnuts. The judge ordered him to pay $6 weekly once work is found.
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Chicago
Nellie Radigan
William
New Martinsville considers hospital funding options
City officials report PWA funds total about 40000 for a municipal hospital project and discuss three possible routes to obtain a hospital. Options include bond issuance after election, FERA labor construction, or private funding with government help. Officials caution legal and financial hurdles remain.
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New Martinsville
PWA
Supreme Court
Waugh
Fera Labor Jas
Grafton considers hospital plan with pledges and bonds
City officials weigh a $40,000 to $50,000 hospital project with room for expansion. A one third outright grant could enable privately placed bonds for the remainder. The plan faces study but may be needed to replace the old frame hospital as elections near. Mayoral contenders Bent and Felty. council candidates include Hooton, Heath, Whetchell, and others. New faces A J Funk C W Bucklew Asa Cheney Sam McVicker P J Dunn J N McMillen seek council seats.
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Grafton
Norwood D. Hooton
Sell
Perry Ayersman
C. H
Burkhalter
Jin Rowlesburg
May- Selves
A. A. Pickering
Ayersman
A. J. Funk
C. W. Bucklew
Asa’ F. Cheney
Sam McVicker
P. J Dunn
J. N. McMillen
Whetsell
Duh
Officials Seek Skilled Relief Labor To Fit Projects
Officials said relief labor should be used for skilled work and that fitting 320 different work relief areas to the exact supply of bricklayers and other trades would be difficult. Wages in the areas were not yet set, but an average above $50 a month was mentioned during congressional discussions on the relief bill.
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Congress
Three Candidates File For Rowlesburg Mayor
Rowlesburg on May 9 at deadline hour, three candidates had filed papers with town officials to run for mayor, marking the local race entry.
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Rowlesburg
Cannon Wiggins Secret Unwittingly Drawn Into Murder Mystery
A clergy man named Cannon Wiggins becomes entwined in a gripping murder mystery after an unwitting plunge into events surrounding a crime. The May 12 issue of the American Weekly, distributed with the Baltimore Sunday American, invites readers to obtain a copy from newsboys or dealers.
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Cannon Wiggins
American ‘Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
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