Randolph using West Virginia Classic to boost image
The article examines Jennings Randolph’s skill at gaining publicity and patronage in West Virginia. It notes his past headline impact, plans to initiate an annual West Virginia Classic football game between West Virginia University and Marshall College, and speculation about his future in the 1940 senate race amid rivals like Neely and Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings Randolph
West Virginia
Washington
Randolph
Elkins
Reco
CCC
West Virginia University
Marshall College
Senator Neely
Congress
Rush Holt
Neely
Register
Kump
Toy Fund and Salvation Army Appeal for Help
The newspaper endorses charitable giving to the Christmas Toy Fund and the Salvation Army. It praises editor Ted McDowell for organizing the annual Toy Fund drive, notes staff contributions, and urges readers to donate to both causes to aid children and needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Herald
Register
Memts
Ted McDowell
Salvation Army
England and the Emerald Isle in need of harmony
The writer argues Ireland remains tied to Great Britain despite the Irish Free State move. Longstanding injustices linger in Southern Irish memory, yet agriculture and proximity bind England and Ireland. Mutual need could guide a peaceful future, avoiding a dull world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Emerald Isle
Ireland
Debates Over Prohibition repeal and liquor economics
J M Doran of Distilled Spirits Inc argues repeal boosts employment and reduces crime and deaths, while the Anti-Saloon League counters with 1935 data showing liquor sales at retail totaling 3.5 billion and wage and industry costs, noting a net deficit and questions about benefits from repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Doran
Distilled Spirits, Inc
Anti-Saloon League of America
Burea
The
League
Wheeling Intelligencer
Welcome Football Suggestion For Marshall West Virginia Game
Congressman Randolph proposes a 1938 football clash between Marshall College and West Virginia University. The plan aims to unite the state through a high profile rivalry and foster goodwill among fans and institutions statewide. The Huntington Advertiser endorses pursuing the contest as a major state sports event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
West Virginia
Marshall
Marshall College
West Virginia University
Huntington Advertiser
The European Circle and the Rise of a World Fascist Front
The piece notes Europe’s power lineup mirrors 1914 yet a new threat dominates: a well organized world fascist front. It argues that imperial rivalries persist but the broader danger is fascism targeting the Nation and working classes in France England and the United States.
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Europe
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Russia
England
United States
The Right of Kings and the Divine Right Theory
A discussion on the allure of entrenched assumptions in every generation. It argues that belief in the divine right of kings was maintained by appealing to God given authority, silencing critics who questioned God’s appointment.
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God
Atlantic Monthly
Without Politics We Must Correct Past Laws
The speaker argues that during an emergency haste impeded careful fact gathering and lawmaking. We acted too quickly and must now set our house in order without politics and delay, recognizing past mistakes and correcting them with due consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Hand That Feeds Political Quote Mocking Electoral Votes
Republicans argue eight electoral votes misrepresent party strength of over sixteen million. The New Yorker remarks that high praise for the constitution came back to bite them in a biting commentary on electoral power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Yorker
Dreamlike musings mix with urban pests and old-time gaze
A Foggy Pineville column blends reflections on dream symbolism and machines with observations of rats in the slate fill near Prince street. The writer muses on Washingtonians, the looming New Year, and spring while lamenting urban decay and slow progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Street
Opinion on Edward abdication and Wallis Simpson royal status
Washington observers express little fear of Britain breaking up after King Edward's abdication. Diplomats note improvements in the situation, recalling his two visits as Prince of Wales. Commentators question Mrs Wallis Simpson's royal standing, noting she remains sovereign if she has no British citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Edward
Prince of Wales
It’s Christmas Bill and Other Fatherland Humors
The column riffs on cultural quirks and social rituals with wry jokes about Santa Claus as a conservative figure, Father’s Day observances, and the contrast between Fascism and Democracy. It highlights playful anecdotes about family, dating, and public life in a lighthearted tone.
William Campbell Dies in New York
William Campbell 60 professor of metallurgy at Columbia University died yesterday from a heart ailment while preparing a lecture at his home. He led the School of Mines quarterly and served as assistant editor of the International Journal of Metallography and The Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
William Campbell
Columbia University
Professor Campbell
School of Mines Quarterly
International Journal of Metallography
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Talks to Parents Talks to Parents Juvenile Shell Shock
The article explains shell shock in children as an emotional conflict causing symptoms like sudden lameness or fatigue. It stresses that punishment is unhelpful and that understanding and resolving the inner issue leads to cure, citing a child named Tommy as an example of overcoming hidden conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Peters Church
Tommy
Rings Fevor Sally SA by Bailey Wolfe
Philip Page publisher of the Warrenton Courier campaigns for better living conditions and supports Morris mill workers fight for homes. He falls for Sally Warren the society editor who harbors memory of her former fiancé. Sally stays with Mary Morris who pursues Philip despite her father’s conflict with him. Giles Benton, a Morris detective, tries to blame a theater fire on McJonald, a discharged worker helped by Philip.
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Symopsis
Philip Page
Warrenton Courier
Sally
Mrs. Warren
Ray
Mr. Warren
McDonald
Philly
Morris
Philip
Warrenton
Mary’s
Mary
Mrs. McDonald
Morris Place
Morris House
Mr Morris
Dennison
Mr. Morris
Giles Benton
Bailey Wolfe
Lunch with Giles Deepens Sally's resolve in Warrenton
Sally meets Giles Benton for lunch at the Lanier hotel, learns his goal, and refutes his insinuations as she plots to uncover McDonald's guilt or innocence. Back at the Morris house she overhears Mr Morris and Benton plotting, while Sally plans to seek legal help for McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Benton
Lanier
Terry
Sally
Giles
Milltown
Mary
McDonalds
McDonald
Morrises
Hinton Society Hosts Monday Bridge With Prize Winners
Hinton’s Monday Bridge Club at the Cooper apartments drew a group of friends for an evening of contract games centered by a Christmas tree display. Prizes went to Miss Eura Keatley for high score and to Mrs. H C Hale for second high. A salad course followed with attendees including Miss Vera Keatley and Mrs. Hale among others. Also noted is the marriage of Florence Scott to J C Montague in Charleston on November 28, with Mrs. Montague a former Hinton resident and granddaughter of local residents.
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Betty Allen
Monday Bridge Club
Cooper Apartments
Eura Keatley
H. C. Hale
Vera Keatley
Karl Wilson
Seibert
Charleston
Florence Scott
J. C. Montague
Montague
Hinton
John Scott
Sullivan girl elected president of WVU Latin club subsidiary
Miss Mary Elizabeth Sullivan of Hinton, a West Virginia University student at Morgantown, was elected president of a subsidiary to the Latin club at its organization meeting. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sullivan of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Sullivan
Hinton
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Mss Sullivan
L. L. Sullivan
Auxiliary Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church holds its regular business and inspirational meeting Thursday evening in the Sunday School rooms. Circle No. 2 leads the program with an organ prelude by Miss Lillian Daugherty and a chorus performance including Mrs. Ralph Mason Mrs. J. R. Dolin Mrs. W. D. Hume and Miss June Saunders.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Circle No. 2
Lillian Daugherty
Ralph Mason
J. R. Dolin
W. D. Hume
June Saunders
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