Redmond Home Hit by Lightning at Beckley High School Damage
Lightning struck Beckley last night damaging Woodrow Wilson High School’s 90 foot smoke stack and the home of W. B. Redmond on Vine Avenue. Bricks rained down and a 60 foot vent pipe dotted the scene. School board president J. L. Huffman estimated repairs at about $500 for the stack plus roof damage to a small bus service building. Continues on page 7.
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Beckley
Woodrow Wilson High School
W. B. Redmond
Vine Avenue
Johnstown Road
J. L. Huffman
Senate approves six month limit on gold clause suits
The Senate passed the administration resolution to close courts to gold clause suits against the government after six months by a 53 to 24 vote. Opponents call it a repudiation bill. It returns to the House which had approved an immediate shutoff. the Senate's version extends the pause to six months.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aus
Senate
House
Electrical Institute Picnic Planned by River Group
Around 200 members of the New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute plus families will hold their annual picnic Sunday at Riverside Inn grounds on the Greenbrier river near Peace Springs. C. O. Gallaher, the institute president, announced the event with arrivals expected by 11 am and dinner served about 1 pm. Soft drinks will be sold on site and dancing will be available with several music groups arranged for entertainment.
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New River
Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute
Riverside Inn
Greenbrier
Peace Springs
C. O. Gallaher
Sloan Elected To Post By Insurance Agents
H A Sloan of the Beckley Insurance Agency was elected vice president of the West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents at its Morgantown convention. R D Watts of Beckley was appointed to the association's executive committee as chairman. J W Blakely of Welch was reelected president.
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H. A. Sloan
Beckley Insurance Agency
West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents
Morgantown
Beckley
R. D. Watts
J. W. Blakely
Welch
No Definite Trend In Morning Market Sales
Wall Street reports a flat opening with most leaders unchanged or marginally varied. Westinghouse U S Steel Montgomery Ward General Motors American Can and Standard Oil of California rose. New York Central and Bethlehem Steel eased amid mixed early trading.
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Associated Press
Wall Street
N. Y
Westinghouse
U. S. Steel
Montgomery Ward
General Motors
American Can
Standard Oil
California
New York Central
Bethlehem Steel
Two Women Convicted in Torso Slaying in Chicago
In Chicago on Aug 8 two women in their forties were found guilty of murdering Ervin J. Lang 28 a grocery clerk. Blanche Dunkel 43 Langs mother-in-law admitted plotting the death out of jealousy Evelyn Smith 47 confessed to killing Lang and severing his legs Judge Harrington scheduled sentencing for 2:30 PM the next day.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ervin J. Lang
Cornelius J. Harrington
Blanche Dunkel
Lang
Evelyn Smith
Harrington
Insull Restored to Pension on Reunion of Chicago Utilities
Samuel Insull, once owner of a vast utility empire, was reinstated on the annuity rolls by directors of the four companies he built. The boards of Commonwealth Edison, Peoples Gas Light and Coke, Peoples Gas Subsidiary, and Public Service of Northern Illinois voted to reinstate him after he was removed 17 months ago while fleeing to avoid trial on mail fraud charges. At his former rate he is due about $33,000 for the period.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Europe
Insull
James Simpson
George A. Ranney
Commonwealth Edison Company
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Peoples Gas Subsidiary
Public Service Company
Northern Illinois
Fall Is Fatal Camp Chief Ouray Colorado
Dr. C W Hosphouer coroner was notified that searchers found the broken body of William Brodie 15 at the bottom of Lindbergh Peak after a fall more than 24 hours earlier.
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Associated Press
Ouray
Colo
C. W. Hosphouer
William Brodie
Lindbergh Peak
Razor Blade Demonstrations by Standard Safety reps
Robert Lexier and Jack Arden, factory representatives from Standard Safety Razor, visit Beckley to stage Nash razor blade demonstrations tomorrow and Saturday for public showing and instruction.
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Robert Lexier
Jack Arden
Standard Safety Razor Company
Beckley
Nash
TVA to Receive New 36 Million Grant for Dams
Washington reports Congress approved an additional 36 million dollars for the Tennessee Valley Authority to advance the integrated development program in the Tennessee river valley. Funds finance three new dams Guntersville Chicamauga and Hiwassee river project, plus ongoing work on Norris Wheeler and Pickwick Landing dams. Aimed at creating a 7-foot navigation channel from the Tennessee mouth to 70 miles above Chattanooga and boosting gulf-bound water commerce via the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Legislative action completed in deficiency appropriation bill after Senate approval. Studies will also assess a potential Aurora Landing dam and Whites Creek site for future navigation improvements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee River Valley
TVA
Guntersville
Chicamauga
Hiwassee River
Norris
Wheeler
Pickwick Landing
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Gulf
Ohio
Mississippi
House
Senate
Tennessee Valley
Aurora Landing
Tennessee River
Whites Creek
College Loses Its Microscopes
Police report theft of four microscopes valued at 245 dollars from Beckley college laboratories on the night of July 31. The loss is believed insured, with entrance gained by pried front door on Heber street. No arrests have been made and investigators await leads.
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Beckley College
D. K. Shroyer
Heber Street
Albert Gregory
Two men jailed for fishing license fines
Carl Thompson and Willard Crow were jailed yesterday afternoon after failing to pay fines and costs of 27.70 each imposed by Magistrate Zach Petty for fishing without proper licenses. Deputy Sheriff Jess Thompson arrested them.
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Carl Thompson
Willard Crow
Zach Petty
Jess Thompson
Beckley Sees Rainfall Exceeding Annual Average
Local weather forecaster L. A. Mauck reported Beckley has recorded 43.05 inches of rain in 1935, surpassing the usual annual average of 42.76 inches. This marks rainfall that already exceeds what is typical for the year.
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Beckley
L. A. Mauck
Revival Tent Meeting Opens at Harper
A revival tent meeting will begin Sunday at 8 o'clock in Harper led by Reverend J. W. Foster of Manchester Ohio assisted by Reverend E. M. Byrd. The series will run three weeks with further details announced at the first gathering.
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Harper
J. W. Foster
Manchester
Ohio
E. M. Byrd
Ethiopians to Meet With Japs in Japan Mission
Addis Ababa August 8 government plans for an Ethiopian mission to Japan to depart soon were disclosed. The mission will be headed by Daba Birrou a former foreign office official. Birrou is experienced in diplomatic negotiations with the Japanese. Mobilization of Ethiopian warriors continued though heavy rains hindered movements.
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Associated Press
Addis Ababa
Japan
Daba Birrou
Foreign Office
Birrou
School Men Seek Federal Funds for Construction
Raleigh county education officials traveled to Charleston to meet Works Progress Administration representatives about securing funds for school construction. J. L. Huffman board president H. F. Willfong ERA project engineer and W. R. Fugitt assistant superintendent attended. The group reported no definite promise, but the issue was left open with a possible later decision.
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Raleigh
Charleston
Works Progress Administration
J. L. Huffman
H.F Willfong
W. R. Fugitt
Hearing Today For Clay Miner
Constable J S Brumfield of Marfrance Greenbrier County faces murder charges in the death of Clay County miner Clyde Stout. Stout, shot during an arrest attempt Tuesday night, died in Rainelle hospital. Brumfield had posted $500 bond before a Marfrance justice prior to today’s hearing.
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J. S. Brumfield
Marfrance
Greenbrier
Clyde Stout
Clay County
Stout
Rainelle
Brumfeld
Brumfield
Tennis Stars To Play At Epperly Tomorrow
Sam Cohn, local tennis ace, leads a group of players in an exhibition at Epperly courts in Winding Gulf tomorrow evening at 8. The venue is among the county’s finest and expected to draw a sizable crowd unless weather turns unfavorable. Night lighting is available for play.
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Sam Cohn
Winding Gulf
Miner Dies After Contact With High Voltage Wire
Arthur Mullins a 33 year old miner with the Vera Poca Coal company was killed when he touched a high voltage wire near Saeger on Aug 8. The Associated Press reports the fatal accident.
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Associated Press
Saeger
Arthur Mullins
Vera Poca Coal Company
Approval Seen Of Guffey Bill In House Day Action
Washington Aug 8 prediction from Rep Lewis that the Guffey coal bill would win favorable action in the house ways and means committee after a White House discussion with President Roosevelt. A poll of Democrats reported to cast doubt on passage if committee action is not favorable, with the panel deadlocked 14 to 11 against a favorable report.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Lewis
Maryland
Roosevelt
Ways and Means
White House
Guffey
Hitler Moves to End Free Masonic Lodges in Germany
Berlin Aug. 8 The end of all free Masonic lodges in Germany and abolition of veterans groups were announced today. Voelkischer Beobachter said the last lodges in the Reich will be dissolved including Saxony state lodge Dresden great lodge and the German Brethren Chain Leipzig. Secret police dissolved Steel Helmet veterans formations in Berlin and four other cities. The paper alleged Free Masonry seeks a Jewish world republic.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Reich
Saxony
Dresden
Leipzig
Personnel For Three New Stores Announced
Charleston announces liquor-store personnel for three new locations. Keystone staffing includes J B Bell as manager H W Dalton as cashier and Frank Harris as clerk. Man location will have H A Jackson as manager H E Jones as cashier and Frank Mangus as clerk. Whitesville store hires Troy Jarrell as manager and cashier with Clarence Coon as clerk. Opening dates to be announced.
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Associated Press
Charleston
The
Liquor Control Commission Today
Keystone
J B. Bell
H. W. Dalton
Frank Harris
Man
H. A. Jackson
Frank Mangus
Whitesville
Troy Jarrell
Clarence Coon
Safe Drivers Rewarded in Indiana
Indianapolis Aug 8 A thousand truck drivers in Indiana have been given silver buttons for having operated their vehicles for six months without accident.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Bids Received For Pinecrest Nurses Home Project
Charleston August 8 James A Chambers president of the board of control said four bids were received for the construction of a nurses home at Pinecrest Sanitarium Beckley The project was approved with an estimated cost of 77000 and bids appear high so the work may be re advertised
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Associated Press
Charleston
James A. Chambers
Board of Control
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley
Chambers
Tenacious heat wave tightens grip on middle west
Kansas City Aug 8 The midwest heat wave caused deaths and prostrations across Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas with record highs. Oklahoma reported two fatalities including 19 year old Carl Stewart son of Sheriff Bud Stewart in McCurtain county and a rise to 119 in Nowata. Tulsa Ponca City and Bartlesville hit 109 to 114 degrees while Kansas towns hit 110. Oklahoma City reached 102 as the heat persisted.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Middle-West
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nowata
Bartlesville
Okla
Alva
Tulsa
Ponca City
Kansas
Lake States
Middle America
Carl Stewart
Bud Stewart
McCurtain County
Idabel
Oklahoma City
Mercury
John
Bluefield Man Admits To Numerous Charges
Bluefield, West Virginia man William A. Wilson confessed improper conduct with a 12 year old Omaha girl and would plead guilty. He was captured after a collision with a truck driven by George Altman of Omaha, who died from injuries. Wilson said he was wanted in Huntington, West Virginia, on a counterfeiting charge.
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Associated Press
Charleston
L. M. Sheffield
Rockingham County
North Carolina
Leaksville
George France
Lillian Grogan
Raleigh
France
F. Guy Ash
Associated Press Council
Re decorating at White Cross Pharmacy
Extensive renovations and re decorating have been completed by White Cross Pharmacy of this city. An open prescription department allows customers to observe the pharmacist compounding medicines. Cosmetics are segregated near the front entrance, replacing former booths moved toward Main street. New window shades and elaborate decorations enhance the display, and a large neon sign with embossed lettering is visible at the Main Kanawha street corner.
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White Cross
Nina D. Bruster
Kanawha
Flood Recedes After Tri-State Disaster Kills Three
Widespread floodwaters receded in the tri-state district as Erd storms eased. Three people died in western Pennsylvania and nearby areas: Jack Stacy 18 drowned on the Allespheny river near Oakmont. J O Brown 32 a miner died bathing in Dunlaps Creek at Orient. James Watson 16 drowned in West Fork river near Clarksburg. Many homes bridges and roads were ruined and crops washed away. Families prepared to reclaim homes as flood recession began.
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Associated Press
Tri-State
Jack Stacy
Oakmont
J. O. Brown
Dunlap’s Creek
Orient
James Watson
West Fork River
Clarksburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Flood Roars Through East Central Ohio—Massillon Hard Hit
Rivers rose rapidly in six counties as mass flooding spread through Coshocton Tuscarawas Stark Holmes Muskingum and Washington. Massillon saw 60 percent of its area flooded with hundreds homeless. Zanesville warned of crest and evacuations as Muskingum waters flowed toward the Ohio River at Marietta.
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Associated Press
Coshocton
Ohio
Massillon
Tuscarawas
Stark
Holmes
Muskeingum
Washington
Muskingum River
Ohio River
Marietta
Zanesville
Baer and Louis to Fight Soon
Max Baer and Joe Louis were matched by Promoter Mike Jacobs to fight on September 26 or 27 at New York or Chicago. A definite site decision was expected after talks with Chicago promoters, with Chicago eager for the bout though New York was also a strong possibility. Ancil Hoffman, Baer manager, signed for Baer, and Baer is reportedly in training in the East.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Max Baer
Joe Louis
Mike Jacobs
New York
Jacobs
Ancil Hoffman
Baer
Max
East
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