Dinner Tensions Fray At Mrs Steele’s Farm House
Thora Dahl clashes with Sherman Gordon and Alec Babbas as the meal at Mrs Steele’s unfolds. Thora seeks careful supervision in the kitchen while Babbas taunts her about the incident, prompting Selwyn Marsh to monitor tensions. The group shifts from dining to private rooms as Marsh disguises concern with a sudden plan.
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Sherman
Thora
Dottle Steele
Mrs Steele
Selwyn
Wilma
Babbas
Miss Dahl
Selwyn Marsh
Alec
Sherman Gordon
Plac
Gordon
Marsh
Sbe
Communications Policy for Letters to the Editor
Voluntary communications or letters to the editor will be published freely as long as they avoid libelous or scurrilous content and serve genuine public interest. Each submission must bear the author signature and be published under that signature.
Meet Them With Smiles Poppy Day in Taylor County Auxiliaries
The Taylor County American Legion Auxiliary will distribute memorial poppies on the streets to honor World War dead and raise funds for disabled veterans and families in need. Members are wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters of veterans who served in the war. They seek public support and appreciation as they dedicate a day of service to remembrance and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
American Legion Auxiliary
Business And The New Deal Clash Of Ideologies
A discussion of charges between New Dealers and business leaders led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Both sides issue blanket indictments, with disjointed arguments about regulation, recovery, and economic freedom as editorials note competing views from Nation’s Business and related outlets.
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Thorpe
New Deal
Chamber of Commerce
Jsun
United States Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Nation's Business
Merle Thorpe
Country Over
Townsend Walkout Feeds Contempt Bid By House Panel
Dr Francis Townsend refused further congressional inquiry and said he would rather go to jail than face more investigations. The committee planned to cite him for contempt over his walkout and statements, while Townsend and Father Coughlin associate Smith discussed meetings and political signals. Townsend denied any coalition with the share-the-wealth movement and criticized Congress for acting under executive influence.
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Dr. Townsend
Townsend
Los Angeles
House of Cards
Gavagan
N. Y
Bell
House
Smith
Father Coughlin
Detroit
Baltimore
Francis E. Townsend
California
Congressional
Bell Committee
Congress
Gerald L. XK. Smith
Huey Long
Mr. Smith
Husky
Washington
South
Flags Congress
Good Doctor Jefferys Frees Paralyzed Farmer in Court
In Ona C. Jefferys court Festus Ash a 78 year old farmer, arrested for drunkenness, paralyzed left hand during hearing. He claimed arrest shock caused heart issue and paralysis. Magistrate Jefferys offered five dollar fine and jail day with option to go home after partial service. observer Whitescarver cheered. The magistrate joked it was quickest recovery from paralysis he'd seen.
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Ona C.jeffery
Festus Ash
Ash
Jefferys
C. C. Whitescarver
W. E. Murphy
Plane lands on fairgrounds after fuel leak
West Grafton excitement as a Waco No 9 flown by Ray Morris is forced to land on the old fairgrounds after fuel supply exhaustion. The pilot executed a near perfect three point landing between two high tension poles, with local authorities praising the skill. The war era aircraft is expected to be removed later today.
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West Grafton
Fairgrounds
Ray Morris
Parkersburg
Local Notables Report Local Shifts and Visits
J H McGinnis state NRS director visited Grafton on business. Dan Shaw admitted to City hospital. Alice Graves Bowlesburg admitted for major operation. George Bowles spent week in Pittsburgh buying equipment. Dorsey Sapp homebound with severe tonsillitis. Charles Mahaffey to return after major operation at Cook hospital. Mr and Mrs B F Clark Lulu Lake and Carolyn Clark travel to Bellwood Pa to visit relatives.
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J. H. McGinnis
Charleston
NRS
Grafton
Dan Shaw
City
Alice Graves
Bowlesburg
George Bowles
Pittsburgh
Charles Mahaffey
J. B. Mahaffey
West Wilford Street
Cook Hospital
Fairmont
B. F. Clark
Lulu Lake
W. E. Brown
Carolyn
Bellwood
George Pickins
Clarks
Circus Comes to Shinnston With Seven Rides and Eight Shows
Three department members saw the show this week and report it to be one of the best on the road. The coming event adds a free act, another ride, and two more shows, totaling seven rides, eight shows and about 20 concessions.
Housebreaker Steals Clothing After Burglary
A hungry housebreaker entered Ira Digman's Curve Bridge residence between 10 30 a m and noon today and ate all in sight while stealing about 14 dollars worth of Digman's clothing. Trooper W E Murphy of the state police announced this afternoon. Mrs Digman found the burglary after an hour and a half's absence and notified state officers immediately.
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Ira Digman
Curve Bridge
Digman
W. E. Murphy
Clarksburg Motorist Fined for Driving Under Influence
IL W Davisson of route 3 Clarksburg was arrested at 6 45 pm yesterday by State Trooper Murphy at routes 50 and 250 on a charge of DUI. He pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs, operator's card revoked, car impounded for six months. The borrowed car belonged to M S Pitts of Clarksburg and may be recovered after fines and possible circuit court permission.
More Acts Added To Peerless Carnival In Grafton
The Peerless Exposition comes to Grafton for six days starting Monday under the supervision of the Grafton Volunteer Fire department. The troupe is now playing in the city with new acts to attract summer crowds.
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Peerless Carnival
Grafton
Truck Crash Injures Four Men Near Spanishburg
A truck crashed into a bridge injuring Walter Greer of Brownwood North Carolina Dallas Church 25 Baldwin Church North Carolina Kenneth Moore 27 of Gassaway and Earl Watkins 39 of Parkersburg The driver cited lights failure as cause reported by Watkins.
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Spanishburg
Walter Greer
Brownwood
N. C
Dallas Church
Baldwin Church
N.C
Kenneth Moore
Gassaway
Earl Watkins
Parkersburg
Watkins
Morgantown Drops Vote on Water Plant Purchase
Morgantown city council accepts the Morgantown Water Company offer to build a softening plant and cancels a planned election to decide if the plant would be purchased.
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Morgantown
Morgantown Water Company
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All Babbas
Gwan
Hoover
National Advertising Representative
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New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
Daniel
Daily Telegraph
United States
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Neely
Jeff
Housebreaker
Clarksburg
AtLon
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