Alumni Banquet honors Simpson high coach’s family
The Simpson high alumni held their annual banquet at the school with James Fordyce of Webster as toastmaster. The late coach John Herbert Hug Henry was remembered by his mother Mrs Henry who presented an enlarged photo. Former athletes received a plaque of remembrance, and Adolphus Leach was elected president with Lila Lee Lough secretary at the following business session. Betty Lou Hauger celebrated her sixth birthday with a party on Pretense Street, with games and treats for friends. The First Presbyterian church intermediate group met at the manse for devotionals, a summer recess decision, and quiz and games led by Nancy Fauley and Mrs Turvander. A holiday dance organized by the Feather Merchants drew many attendees at the Moose ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson High School
James Fordyce
Webster
John Herbert
Hug” Henry
Henry
Adolphus Leach
Lila Lee Lough
Betty Lou Hauger
Pretense Street
Kathryn Robinson
Manse
First Presbyterian Church
Nancy Fauley
Jeanne
Hansen
Teayer
Betty Ridenour
Jeanne Hansen
F. J. Turvander
Turvander
Wilbur Fauley
Janie Ridenour
Betty Mac Kincaid
Terry Heironimus
Betty Turvander
Janet Turvander
Boots Linn
Sally Jo Courtney
Jane Miller
Ruth Miller
Witleen Pauley
Aoe
Tufyander
Mrs. Fauley
Moose Home
Social calendar notes for early June club events
June 1 hosts include Business Girls at Cozy Rest with dinner and meeting led by Miss Margaret Moran and Miss Kathryn Madden. Also First Brethren church Missionary Society meets at 216 East Main Street to elect officers. Regular Christian church Bible class meets at 8 pm with program. June 2 Weekly Sewing Club at Mrs Lizzie McFarland. June 4 Sunday school rally at Simpson Baptist Church. June 5 Woman's Benefit Association meets at Redmen's hall with banco party to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Girls Club
Margaret Moran
Kathryn Madden
Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church
Roy Vandercrift
East Main Street
Friendship Bible
First Christian Church
Lizzie McFarland
Grand Street
Court House
Simpson Baptist Church
Woman's Benefit Association
Redmen's Hall
Banco
Memorial Day Visitors and Residents Noted in Grafton
Local notices recap Memorial Day and May events with visits from Roy H. Leonard of White Plains New York and family, James Hoover and daughters from Keyser, Robert Snively of Clarksburg, Anna Burns and Dave Kennedy of Fairmont, Walter and Bill Henderson of Fairmont, and the Flannagan family from Cumberland Maryland. Alumni banquet at West Virginia University Hotel Morgan mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Leonard
White Plains
N. Y
S. M. Leonard
Walnut Street
Leonard
M. Leonard
James Hoover
Keyser
Grafton
Robert Snively
Clarksburg
Anna Burns
Dave Kennedy
Fairmont
T. E. Joyce
Maple Avenue
Walter Henderson
Bill Henderson
Mike
Charles Welsh
Cumberlend
Charles
Agnes Flannagan
Robert Kinney
William. D. Fisher
Pharmaceutical School of West Virginia University
Hotel Morgan
Morgantown
Charles Englehar
Barclay on bridge double if you can and takeout concepts
In a 1939 King Features Syndicate column, Barclay explains that a double by fourth hand to reopen after partner’s pass best defends against a two-play defensive hand. He discusses risks, warns against bidding sult to avoid signaling weakness, and presents a deal where East’s bid mattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hast
East
Visitors and guests fill Charleston area homes
A lengthy list of visitors and guests fills homes in Charleston and surrounding cities through Memorial Day Weekend. Names include Mrs. E. H. Herrell, Patricia Ann, Lynn Faulkner, Mrs. Preston Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Newt Barnes, James and Thomas Stafford, Mrs. Walter Summers, Joan, and many others visiting relatives at Walnut Street, Dewey Avenue, and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
J. A. Holt
Thayer Street
E. H. Herrell
Patricia Ann
Washington, D. C
Harrell
E. W. Hoffman
Dewey Avenue
William Gibson
J. F. Stafford
Walnut Street
Frank Faulkner
Albright
West Virginia
Lynn Faulkner
W. Knotts Avenue
Preston Russell
New’ Jersey
William Murray
Newt Barnes
Fairmont
W. C. Barnes
Maple Avenue
Barnes
WMMN
James Stafford
Thomas Stafford
Beckley
J.F. Stafford
Walter Summers
Joan
GC. A. Davis
Arthur Mackey
Ashland
Ohio
Andy. Shumaker
Lucille
Philippi
A. F. McWilliams
Ed Hannon
Clarksburg
Grafton
James Crowley
Washington Street
Kennen — Howyard
Jacksonburg
Charles Hannon
Grand Street
C. A. Pilson
Emma Preiss
Margaret, Wise
Edward F. Preiss
Homestead
H. J. Preiss
McGraw Avenue
Dorothy Bennett
Ents
Earl Bennett
Ross Warner
Mannington
George Bailey
Johnstown
B. F. Bailey
Walter Batson
Mansfield
C.C
Batson
Arthur Spotts
Aviator Smith Fails in Ocean Crossing Attempt
May 31 London reports Thom a H. Smith the second to attempt a solo Atlantic crossing in a 65 HP monoplane after departing Old Orchard, Maine at 3 47 a m EST. He joins predecessors who vanished or could not communicate with authorities amid the perilous voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thoma H. Smith
Charles Backman
P Grcipil Hope
Smith
Old Orchard
New Charge Is Added Against Glass Company
The National Labor Relations Board amended its complaint against Owens-Illinois Glass Company adding a charge of spying on CIO union members at the Fairmont West Virginia plant. Two women, Anna Sheets and Lucretia Gwynn, were added to the 27 workers discharged according to the board. A hearing is scheduled for June 12 in Fairmont.
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Feee
W National Labor Relations Aboard
Today
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
CIO
CIQ
Fairmont
W. Va
Federation of Flat Glass Workers
Ncivities
Anna Sheets
Lucretia Gwynn
Hearing Ordered on Fairmont Plumbing and Gas Rates
The city board of directors ordered a public hearing for the proposed ordinance regulating plumbing, sewer work and gas piping fittings in Fairmont. Several protests have been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Paitmont
Resign Post Washington May Beaw Solicit Home Rule Debate
Rep Randolph of West Virginia, leader on District affairs, hinted in Charleston he might resign as mayor of Washington though not before a milk inquiry ends. The probe widened to graft concerns after recording devices surfaced in hotel rooms. Randolph denied attempting to sway district officials and rejected any $320,000 reward or similar payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Randolph
D.-W. Va
District of Columbia
House
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Democrat
Washington Star
Congressional
the Star
Col
David McCoach
McCoach
A. McCoach
Non-Aggression Treaty Signed By Danes and Nazis
Berlin May 31 Germany and Denmark signed a mutual non aggression pact pledging to refrain from attacks. The accord followed Roosevelt's peace message to Hitler on April 15. Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop signed for Germany and Danish minister in Berlin Harald Holst signed for Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Denmark
Roosevelt
Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hurlit Zable
Reich
Townsend Pension Bill Reaches House Floor
Townsend bill to pay old age pensions up to $200 a month reaches the house floor after years of campaigning and controversy. Both parties expect the measure to be defeated when the roll is called tomorrow as both sides are allotted two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Townsend
House
Molotov Rejects British French Pact as Inadequate
Moscow May 31 Premier Foreign Minister Molotov rejected the latest British French mutual aid pact proposal as inadequate while leaving the door slightly ajar if London and Paris meet Moscow's position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Molotoff
London
Paris
Logan Patrolman Rescues Man From Jump Attempt
In Logan, May 31, a patrolman seized Judge Johnson a black bellhop after he tried to leap from a second story window minutes after admitting to killing his paramour 38 year old Alberta Lewis. Johnson pleaded guilty to first degree murder and asked to return tomorrow for a statement. sentencing deferred.
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Logan
Johnson
Judeei C
Chambers
Aberta Lewis
Johinson
Scaggs
Johnsonuigaard
Watts
Moseley Urges War On Communism in Country
Major General George Van Horn Moseley, retired, testified before a congressional committee in Washington in May 1931 that President Roosevelt should take stronger action against communism in the United States. He urged a wartime stance and vigorous measures to suppress subversive activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George van Horn Moseley
Congressional
Roosevelt
Detroit Strike Sparks Violent Protest at Briggs Plant
Detroit May 1 violent clashes erupt linked to Briggs Manufacturing strike. Police seize and question workers as United Auto Workers and CIO guards maintain order amid tense scenes near the plant. Officials report several officers injured and investigations ongoing into the altercation with demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Sitike
SoAt
United Auto
CIO
Bf Wer
Martin
UAW
Three Hurt in Logan Mobile Accident
A three person injury incident in Logan left a 38 year old man named Whobrey and his wife and son hospitalized with serious injuries including a fractured breast and internal damage. The hospital treatment followed a mobile accident investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Whobrey
Thal
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Backman
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Sweden
Tommy Smith
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Rush D.holt
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Woodbine Track
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NEW Funeral Home
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P. W. Knotts
Lincoln Street
L. Bert Harman
Tunnelton
West Va
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Colliers School of Embalming
New York City
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Chicago
Hartman Funeral
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Louis E. Kirstein
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