Congress Faces Big Bills as Lull Echoes Across Chambers
Washington December 10. A weeklong lull settled on both chambers while committees pressed hearings on pay, veterans, and other thorny issues. The House Appropriations Committee reported the treasury post office bill at 961.5 million dollars, preserving a 8 13 percent pay oil and rejecting a further 11 percent cut beyond the first 1,000 dollars. A 194.8 million reduction slice was carved from overall department appropriations. Senate recessed for weekend. House considered District of Columbia bills with noWays and Means action. Grape producers pushed to tax light wines alongside beer. In the Senate, Veterans Affairs Director Frank T. Hines defended disability ratings but urged a unified national policy for ex-service care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury-Post Office
Knover
Senate
House
District of Columbia
Ways and Means Committee
Capitol
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Affairs
Woman Held and Harper Funeral Noted in Maynor
The article reports a woman being held on felony charges and outlines Harper funeral services to be held at the residence in Maynor at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will follow in the family cemetery. the Reverend Alfred Lester will conduct the service. Surviving relatives include his mother Mrs. James B. Harper and widow Mrs. Macy Harper, with numerous children and siblings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Maynor
Alfer Lester
Eccles
James B. Harper
Macy Harper
Farl
Thomas Harper
Austin Quesenberg
Lawsence Jarrell
Winding, Gulf
Marvin O'Neal
Kentucky
Iris
Nora Harper
J. B. Harper, Jr
Palmer Brickey
Oregon
A. B. Hutchinson
E. A. Quesenberg
East Beckley
C. G. Newman
J. B. Harper
Juries Drawn From Various Districts
A list of jurors drawn for court duty includes names from several districts such as Richmond, Trap Hill, Shady Springs and Marsh Fork. Notable entries include J. Beckleheimer, M. Hedrick, J. Fritz, and W. B. Moye among others. The roster reflects the county’s pool for upcoming judicial proceedings.
Local Names List From Clear Fork District
A readable fragment lists individuals including A. H. Webb, A. Sankins, R. Jarrell, W. Jarrell, J. Toney, J. Alderman, C. F. Layman, G. Layman, J. Bailey, C. Collins, C. B. Lacey, and F. O'Dell from the Clear Fork district. No dates or actions are provided in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudd) Webb
A. H. Sankins
Robert Jarrell
Willie Jarrell
Jess Toney
James Alderman
Clear Fork
C. F. Layman
G. Layman
John Bailey
Charles Collins
C. B. Lacey
Fletcher O'Dell
Mystery amid yacht inquiry as Guy remains in custody
Police kept Guy in custody despite an uncracked alibi as they intensified a yacht search and questioned crew members James Farris and Eric Owen. Det ectives sought fresh clues and extended the investigative window while Alpha Vanderwell faced emotional strain at home.
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Guy
Delarm
Kart
Defarm
Liecall
Lous Angeles
Vanderweil
Delwins
Delarin
James Farris
Eric W. Owen
Coast Guard
Farris
Owen
Alpha Vanderwell
Harlan Mine Tragedy and Escape Story Reported
Davenport and 12 other workmen escaped a fatal blast at the Harlan mine. He described a needle like pain in his ears, then dust and a quick rush to exit. The incident ends his mining career for him and others he knows. The Chilean Pan American highway project spans 9800 miles with 1577 miles remaining in the Chilean sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Few Applying for Licenses in Charleston State
Charleston West Virginia December 10 The number of applications for motor vehicle license plates received so far by the State Road commission has been small and Howard P Tompkins member in charge of motor vehicle activities says this may mean a last minute rush He notes last year direct shipment from the Capitol to trains and other methods gave faster service and the Commission will strive to avoid delays but warns the public that a three day rush could overwhelm a small staff Those who have not received their plates should notify the Automobile Department immediately as all cards have been mailed and non receipt indicates postal difficulty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Road Commission
Howard P. Tompkins
Tompkins
Capitol
Automobile Department
Commission
Treasury and Post Office Budget Cuts Debate
Committee eyed action on a money bill as part of a treasury post office package. Treasury may be cut to 244 million for 1934 while post office aid falls to 717 million with cuts in air and ocean mail and wartime transport budgets.
Burdiss Funeral Set For This Afternoon
Funeral services for Jennie Lee Burdiss three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Burdiss of Terry will be held at 1 oclock this afternoon at the Catholic cemetery Father J P T Holzer will conduct the rites The body was moved from Hose Funeral Home to the aunt Mrs J J Burdisss East Beckley home yesterday Pallbearers named John Brooks John Burdiss Robert Smith and James Burdiss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lee Burdiss
A. P. Burdiss
Terry
J.P. T. Holzer
Hose Funeral
J. J. Burdiss
East Beckley
John Brooks
John Burdiss
Robert Smith
James Burdiss
Mercer County School Reform Proposals Cut Schools and Costs
A county wide planning approach is urged with schools centered in population hubs. Proposals require minimums of 200 pupils and six teachers for elementary and 150 pupils and six teachers for high school, plus two to four years college training. Mercer could drop 154 schools to 92 now and 41 later, lowering annual costs from 977,360 to about 865,719.
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Mercer County
Slab Fork Christmas Preparations At Local School
Rooms at Slab Fork W Va school decorate for Christmas with trees planned for next week. School held annual dinner last Saturday to raise funds for equipment. plates 38 cents each. After expenses 45 was realized. Literary society members prep Christmas program for December 28 featuring playlets recitations readings and carols. Miss Bully Newland back at work after illness. Mrs. O G Callison and Mrs Anna Newland shopped in Beckley Thursday. Miss Min Mason of Pearisburg visits Mr and Mrs A Caperton. Rev F C Davis returns from Charleston trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal P. T. A
Literary Society
Bully Newland
O. G. Callison
Anna Newland
Beckley
Min Mason
Pearisburg
A. Caperton
F.C. Davis
Charleston
Snow Falls Across States with Cold Gales and Travel Woes
Snow moved north from Tennessee and Kentucky causing travel discomfort over the weekend. Temperatures dropped to 30 degrees below zero in Yellowstone Park and 16 in Helena Montana while California frost threats hit the citrus crop. A New York mail plane reached Chicago early but a western ship had to reroute Cheyenne passengers by truck including George Jessel.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Atlantic
Lander
Wyn
Yellowstone Park
Helena
Mont
California
Point Burrow
Alaska
North America
New York Morning Mail
Chicago
Cheyenne
Wyo
Laramie
George Jessel
Community Meeting At Mabscott Church
A Mabscott Baptist church hosts a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 40 to plan Christmas basket distribution for needy families. Organizers urge strong local turnout.
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Mabscott Church
Baptist Church
Mabscott
Mabscolt
California Cold Spell Shatters Warm Weather Myths
California endures record cold with San Francisco 34 and Sacramento 26 the coldest in a decade and 1888 respectively. Snow touches mountains near San Diego while waterspout sightings surface between Oakland and San Francisco as citrus warned of frost.
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San Francisco
California
San Francisco Bay
Point Barrow
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Lake Tahoe
Cal
Oakland
Bay Area
Russia and Japan in Tart Note Exchange
The Soviet foreign office announced a sharp note exchange with Japan. Moscow refuses to surrender General Su Ping-Wen and his Manchurian army or permit their departure from the Soviet Union, citing neutrality in Manchurian affairs. A second item notes China’s delicacy use of shark fins and a U S survey on Latin America's water power potential.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Foreign Office
Su Ping-Wen
Soviet Union
Manchuria
ISM
Kharakhan
Russia
Play Within a Play Delights at Friday High School
The junior and senior dramatic clubs of Miss Garnet Hundley will stage Big Time this Friday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. The boarding school setting features a spring revue in prepara tion with 18 students in the cast and Glenn Sailack directing orchestra intermissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Hundley
Glenn Sailack
Community notices from Harvey and Oak Hill area
Local church pastor conducts services in Harvey with several conversions and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Hospital reports M F Wilson recovering well after surgery at Beckley. Numerous visits and family greetings noted from Ronda, Mahscott, Layland, and Oak Hill. Births announced for Ayres and Criss families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey, Flower
Methodist Church
Negro Confesses To Killing Of Detective
Philadelphia police said six hours after capture George Sugarfoot Green a former convict confessed to killing Michael G Croskey a city detective with a screwdriver sharpened like an ice pick. Croskey was stabbed to death Wednesday night in a garage behind his home after placing his car.
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Associated Dress
Philadelphia
George
Sugarfoot) Green
Michael G. Croskey
Croskey
Robert Forgy
Community notes from Oak Hill and surrounding areas
Mrs. May Milne hosted a Sunday buffet in Oak Hill while Margaret Jane Bishop stays at her Oak Hill home. The Women’s Auxiliary held a turkey dinner at the Presbyterian church. Several residents and visitors traveled to Beckley Ashland Ky Barboursville and Portsmouth Ohio for gatherings and events. A relief drive with Red Cross support continues as local students fund shoes for needy children. A church concert is planned for December 16 and local officials attend regional athletic meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Milne
Margaret Jane Bishop
Oak Hill
C. G Cortney
Widen
Womens Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Eugene Burgess
D. J. Lendsay
Beckley
Jess Evans
Elmer
Slim” Thompson
Minden
Charles Fox
G. C. Porter
Ashland
Donley
Baptist Church of
Beckley Hospital
West Virginia University
Merchant and Miners Bank
Oak Fill
Sadie Ray
CG. G. Frantz
BR. F. McCoy
W. H. Neal
Gary
C. C. Calloway
Charleston
Sheldon Trump
Ruby Blake
Mes. West
Neal and Son
Portsmouth
Ironton
Ohio
Education Board Of State To Hold Meeting Next Friday
State Superintendent W. G. Cook called a meeting of the state board of education for next Friday. It will be the first since July after a provision abolishing the body was struck down as unconstitutional. Attorney General Howard B. Lee says the ruling also applies to the board and a possible joint conference with the state board of control may discuss education finances.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Education
W. G. Cook
Supreme Court
Negro Advisory Council
Howard B. Lee
Tate Board of Control
Rhodes Scholars Are Selected For State
Two West Virginia youths, William F. Mulluss of Marlinsburg a Davidson College senior and Harry W. Pugh a Charleston senior at the University of Virginia, were chosen as the state's Rhodes scholarship candidates. They were picked from 13 applicants to compete with others in districts including New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Mountain State
William F. Mulliss
Marlinsburg
Davidson College
Harry WR. Pugh
University of Virginia
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Smith Reynolds Will Probate Delayed for Birth of Heir
New York December 10 probate of Smith Reynolds will is paused pending the birth of Libby Holman Reynolds's child. Surrogate James A Foley named Guaranty Trust Co of New York temporary administrator. The will, made before marriage, mostly leaves the estate to blood relatives and omits Miss Tolman. A guardian will be appointed after birth to protect the child’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Smith Reynolds
Libby Holman Reynolds
James A. Foley
Foley
Guaranty Trust Company of
Reynold
Miss Tolman
Chambers to Speak at Colcord High School PTA Meeting
County Superintendent Bernard B. Chambers will be among speakers at Colcord High School PTA gathering announced by George B. Chambers principal. A special committee including A. N. D. Cook Miss Anna Belle Stewart and J. O. Williams planned an interesting program with board of education members expected to take part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard B. Chambers
Parent-Teacher Association
Colcord High School
George B. Chambers
A. ND. Cook
Colcord
Anna Belle Stewart
Presbyterian Mission School
J. O. Williams
P Tea
Board of Education
Einstein Sails For America After German Visit
Prof Albert Einstein prepared to sail from Bremerhaven aboard the Oakland for the United States. He said he hoped no action would be taken against a American consular official who questioned him on visa matters. He will go to California to resume work at Mt Wilson Observatory and later head the mathematics school at Princeton N J. Vincent Oksztynajiys told a Milwaukee court that his name was an embarrassment. the judge changed it to Olis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bremerhaven
Germany
Oakland
United States
Albert Einstein
California
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Princeton
N.L
Institute For Advanced Study
Vincent Oksztynajiys
Milwaukee
Olis
Notice of Sale of Real Estate Delinquent for Taxes
Notice of sale of real estate for delinquent taxes listing numerous parcels and owners in Beckley area. Names include J A Bradford, Walter WL ur, Caldwell Will, Carey R O, Castrodale Domineek, Collins Norman L, Cottrell C W, Critchley I A, van Deatart W G, Farley Irine, Fulp David, George F, Gilbert W H, Gregory A G, Hart R, Hawkins Scott, Jones Mary M, Kelly A J, Kenlay George et al, Manwell ROL, Miners Motor Co Inc, Ormandy William, Perkins Coral, Phelps H Thomas, Plimley etc. Property blocks cited include Central Add, Roosevelt Add, McCreery, Massey Tract, Beckley Block.
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Roosevelt
Bradford
J. A
A. Wee
Eton
Sur
Walter
Hibbard
Calfee
Caldwell
Will
Central Add
Carey
R. O
Sunnyside
Castrodale
Domineek
McCreery Cho
McCreery Ct
Collins
Norman L
Payette St
Norman Li
Norman
Su Collins
Lake, Sur
Kanawha St
Cottrell
C. W
Sury
See
Critchley
I. A
Sylvia Lee
Van
Atkinsville
Farley
Fay
Asia Sa
Wildwood Fulp
David
Wildwood George
Forth Kanawha St
George
Massey Tract
George, F
Fer
North Kanawha St
F. C
Mollie
A.dv
Beaver Heights
Kelly
A. J
C. E
Kenlay
George Et al
Kester
R. HW
Myrtle
Neckley
King
W. Ure
McCreery
Mann
Magsic
Central
Miller
A. EL & Wife
Miners Motor Co, Inc
Massey
Ormandy
William
Perkins
Coral
Meadows Ct
Phelps
Beckley
Raredin
Beckley Mock
Naredin
Property list note shows 1932 tax liens and sale order
A long list of property owners and parcels in Sophia and Beckley with 12 percent annual rates from January 1, 1932, plus publication and receipt fees. Sheriff Meadows announces Dec 12, 1932 as sale date for overdue assessments and interest, citing numerous tracts in East Park, Lester Heights, Sophia and nearby districts, with various owners and lot numbers.
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Richardson
Eva
Sur
Berry Brach
Combs
Richmond
B. B
Ford
Robertson
James A
Smith
W. K
Weather St
South Beckley
Starr
G. P. Sur
Central Add
Summerfield
Kanawha St
J. E. Sur
J. E
McCreery Ct
le Ly Sur
Roosevelt Add
Sophia
HO Mion
Maude A. Sur
SieSh
Basham
W. M
Nwewe
Lizzie
Shrewsbury
Snyder
Nannie A. Sure
Rowles
Ein
Tener
Martha
Ala
Sophia Heighta
Barher
Atex
Eeeewenne
Crawford
J. Ky
S.e
St. Sophia
Henderson
Jessup
Lucy
Monroe
Obryan
G. W
Riffa
G. Wy
Riffe
HW. M
Rite
Stone
Sum. Sur
Sam
Manuel
Tosh
Mo le Sur
Tost
M. le Sur
Witt
Fia
County St
AB Hyman
Oldie
Lester Ts
Thomas
Mattie
Surveyor Road
Barrett
Lester
Krown
Joseph
Eneens Tridf
Ren
Lester Melehta Carter
Frank
Callaway
W. du Suir
Lester - Callaway
Day Sur
Canterbury
Ora
Irma
Lester Heights
Clark
Tester
Heights
Clayburn
Nannie
Ter Cook
de Levy
Orin Evans
Cole
Alice
Davis
Albert
Etal
Jeany
Ropers
Nodd
W. W
Fevans
Hampton
Str
County St. Wc
N. J
Lot
Lester Hutchinson
Victoria
Johnson
Mathews
Lola F
L. Sur
Merrel Mathews
Lester Mills
Arminis
Arminia
Morehead
Mack & Maude
Sa. Fe
TL Murdock
J. C
Merrell
Sesesl Nardin
Josephine
Canaday
Add
Pedman
Leola
Beckley Rd
Beckley
Tedman
Sura
Uta
Vedran
Leo
H. T
Weasle
Tester Heights
W. A
L Ester Heights
Snuffer
Mary
Lester Heigl Snuffer
Garrison
J. R. & Wife
Wiel
McMillon, D
R. Sur
Mid City
Wvenee Eae Davis
David J. Sur
Carter Hedrick
Newey S
Pt. al
Eeeees
Towle
We Dh
EL Wickham
Lewis
W. J
E Wickham
Lilly
D. K. Sur
E. Wickham
D. BE
Wickham
Maddy
W. T
Carter
Meadows
Warry Anderson
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Lull Falls
Paka
New Lilly Rldg
Main Street
Murphy's
Harwood James
John B. Kennedy
Collier's
United High School Press of
Huntington
Department of Journalism
Marshall College
Beckley High School
Harlan
Beckley Coal & Supply CO
Money Bill
Corabe Ons
Burns
Treasury
Post Ofice
Hou
Burdiss
Slab Fork, W. Va
Japan
China
Latin America
U. S
Harvey, W. Va
M. F. Wilson
Oak Hill Hospital
Brennie Brewer
Ronda
Alex McCormick
J. T. McCormick
L. J. Allen and Sons
Sidney
Jess
Arthur
Billy Smith
Clifford Meadow
R. M. Stinnett
George Lohman
Mamie Hodges
Nellie Tdi
Milda Thompson
Lewie McCarthy
Bud McPherson
Fred O'Boyle
Joe Andy
Bol Rhodes
Mike Dolle
Negro
Oak Hill, W. Va
Rhodes
Chambers
Colcord Hi School
Einstein
America
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