State Legion Group Meets for Executive Committee Session
Hetzel Pownall of Moorefield presided over a called meeting of the state Legion Executive committee in Clarksburg with ten district commanders and officials including Stanley Hamric Ike Slifkin and Fleming Jones present. Reports covered child welfare the membership drive and veterans legislation across the state. District leaders from Buckhannon St Marys Romney Charleston Logan Mannington and others attended along with African American post commander Fleming Jones.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
Hetzel Pownall
Moorefield
American Legion
State Legion Executive Committee
Stanley Hamric
Charleston
Ike Slifkin
Bluefvrol
Legion
Arthur Smill
Buckhannon
Albert Hoy
St. Mary's
Carl Saunders
Romney
Harry Penhard
Whitney Bloom
Logan
Clair Hess
Mannington
Ben Peabody
Moundsville
Dan Myers
Princeton
H. Guy Kessinger
Scarbro
W. C. Ingraham
Thomas
Fleming Jones
Welch
West Virginia legislators weigh revenue and purchasing reforms
The assembly discussed limiting property taxation for agriculture and owner-occupied homes while awaiting an enabling act’s revenue projections. A state purchasing agency bill, backed by Governor-Elect Kump with amendments, could unify state buying and extend to district education boards. Superintendent-elect W. W. Trent pushes school-funding measures via indirect revenue sources.
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Sly
Census Bureau
West Virginia
Kump
Beacom
D. Cabell
Trent
Legislators Comment on Slow Legislation and Leadership
Legislators discussed the slow pace of lawmaking with 248 bills in the house and many expected to die in committees. They praised Ralph M. Hiner as a capable speaker, and noted Kanawha County efforts to place ex-Sheriff D. M. Stephenson on the state road commission as a strong candidate.
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House of Delegates
House
Ralph M. Hiner
Lilly
Kanawha County
Dace
D. M. Stephenson
State Road Commission
Stephenson
Heigwood Brothers Limit Weir Sales at Carolina Store
Across from the Baptist church the Heigwood Brothers who own the Carolina Store said they are limiting Weir sales to fresh fruit and farm produce. They noted their produce is coming from the southern States and expect to offer a handy selection as soon as weather permits. They also mentioned plans to move to a better location on Neville Street nearer Heber and the main business section.
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Baptist Church
Neville Street
Heber
Heigwood
Local Farm Produce Outlet Hints at Name Choice
Theodore Spondaris, once undecided about his business name, remained in flux yesterday as the outlet for local farm produce drew attention. Beckley Hardware and Supply touts their furniture showroom as a pioneer with ample passage space between items for buyer inspection, marking a notable deviation from traditional layouts.
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Theodore Spondaris
Beckley Hardware and Supply
America
JAP Proposal Advances Two Condensed Reconciliation Points
The proposals from Matsuoka call for (1) suppressing motive exposure in the resolution of un passage and not recognizing Manchukuo, which was established with Japanese aid, and (2) the conciliatory body should not wield supervisory power over Sino-Japanese settlement talks. The committee resumes Monday to discuss recommendations.
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Matsuoka
Manchukuo
Mrs Roosevelt defends aid work and radio talks
Mrs Roosevelt speaks with calm resolve about criticims over her radio broadcasts and charity letters. She notes most appeals for help are based on facts and she will continue aiding others though funded by limited inherited income, prompting a quip about not claiming the presidency before March 4.
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Iso
Mrs. Roosevelt
Boys Facing in Milk Bottle Theft Case at Local School
Police report a boy involved bragged at school Friday about stealing milk bottles and selling them. He was seen near Radetz General Hospital Friday afternoon. The youths await judgment before Judge Kilgore early next week for their sentencing. A Milwaukee hotel converted its drugstore into a beer party venue. Robert Wadlow, second-year student at Alton High, stands 7 feet 8 inches and weighs 490 pounds.
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Radetah General Hospital
Milwaukee
Alton
Robert Wadlow
William Green Named Labor Secretary Candidate
Washington reports William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, has been offered the post of secretary of labor in the Roosevelt cabinet. The Washington Post says Green would accept and resign his duties as head of the federation and his ties to the Pan American Federation of Labor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Washington Post
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Green
Edertlion
Pan- American Federation of Labor
Winding Gulf Union meeting and local notices near Winding Gulf
The Gulf Guyandotte Union met at Collins High School on Thursday February 8 1030 with a program by the Winding Gulf church including music scripture reading and a quartet. Visitors included Rev Warter Rev Withrow Rev Thomas and Rev Gunta. Next meeting set for Besoco March 2. Mrs Lacy dies an elder and long-time resident. Burial at Farley Vill cemetery. Personal notes list neighbors and town visitors from Beckley Bluefield Sophia Rainelle and surrounding areas.
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Cull-Guyandotte Union
Gulf-Guyandotte Union
Collins High School
Winding Gulf M
Joe Melly
Shrewsbury
Mrs. Rowe
Annice Robertson
Warter
Beesley
Withrow
Besovo
Nev. Thomas
Mullens
Gunta
Winding Gulf
Besoco
Matlens
Rekley
Mahen
Killarney
Lillybroek
Lacy
Campbell to Seek Record After Flying Mile Run
Daytona Beach Feb 4 Sir Malcolm Campbell British racing king announced plans to push for new standing mile and kilometer records after a successful flying mile and kilometer run with the rebuilt Bluebird He aims to establish marks for every distance from one to ten kilometers in flying starts and for standing starts He cites a top speed of 9 mph in low and 200 mph in second gear and plans a test run after Thursday depending on beach conditions
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Daytona Beach
Malcolm Campbell
Dalcoln
Kaye Don
Parry-Thomas
Brooklands
England
Malcolm
Campbell
Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Meets at Clark Home
Mr Hope West Virginia reports a Wednesday gathering of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion at Mrs J M Clark Jr home. President Mrs Walkup led plans for continued work and five new members joined. Also noted are social events with Philothea circle at Mrs Buck Mason home and several local visits and hospital updates.
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Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
J. M. Clark, Jr
HA. Walkup
W. W. Honaker
A. L. Simpkins
J. 2. Bing
D. Obwin
E. W. Dunkley
E. Mek. Stardesly
Supply Bill Q Continues Government Shutdown Impact
The supply bill cuts state funding by eliminating roughly 860000 dollars yearly for Senate and House eateries. Congress salaries, typically 10000 dollars, are reduced to 29000 dollars through economy measures.
Pemberton and Mabscott Guests Visit Virginia Relatives
Pemberton area families report visits and visits of relatives. Eld Barker and family were Monday guests of Mrs. George Walker in Mabscatt. Mrs Hemus McVey and Mrs Linsil Reei plan a few weeks in Virginia with kin. L W Lane and children called on Mrs Paris Lusk Thursday. Cowl City residents Lowell Lilly and family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Canady. Ada Ayers Ruth Ayers and Margaret Alford were guests of Miss Girthleen Jones Thursday afternoon. Thomas McVey weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Jack McVey. Dale Lilly stayed with Glew Canady over the weekend. Mrs Bonomelt Walker was Wednesday evening guest of Mrs Paris Lisk. Other Risers mentioned Wednesday.
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Eld. Barker
George Walker
Mabscatt
Hemus McVey
Linsil Reei
Virginia
L. W. Lane
Paris
Lusk Thuentity
Lowell Lilly
Cowl City
Cansady
Ada
Biuahith Ayers
Margaret Alf
Night guest and shoppers visit Lillybrook area
Night guest of his sister Mrs Don Adkins of Lillybrook Mrs Frank Adams and daughter were calling on Mrs J D Parker Thursday afternoon Misses Thelma and Ruby Al ford are shopping in Beckley Thursday afternoon Elmer Moore was the Sunday guest of Cather Riser Mrs Luther Wickline who has been on the sick list for several days is able to be out again
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Don Adkins
Lillybrook
Frank Adams
J. D. Parcker
Thelma
Ruby Alford
Beckley
Elmer Moore
Cather Riser
Luther Wickline
Crab Orchard Church Pastor Misses Service After Tragic Loss
In Crab Orchard West Virginia Pastor Kahle of the Grab Q Orchard Brethren Church could not hold his regular Saturday night service due to the loss of his daughter. He will speak Sunday morning. PTA met Wednesday with Kermit Locke giving a speech on News. Entertainment planned for next meeting by parents and patrons. Mr and Mrs Goff Willis welcomed a baby girl born February first. Various local residents and visitors noted including H F Meadows, D A Rife, Mrs J A Fitzpatrick, and Mr and Mrs W S Shrewsbury’s birthday party for their son Tommy. Refreshments served to many named attendees. Further visits included Mrs Mary Jessup and Audrey Hall visiting Mrs M L Jes in Sophia. Lille Lois Jessup visited C W Rife in Mabscott.
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Kahle
Grab Q Orchard Brethren
Kermit Locke
Goff Willis
H. F. Meadows
D. A. Rife
Sophia
J. A. Fitzpatrick
Beckley
W. S. Shrewsbury
Tommy
May
Brooke Shrewsbury
Thela Lilly
Una
Ruby Marlin
Raphal
Ratha Rice
Emelene O'Dell
Pauline Stroud
Mildred
Mabel Ganes
Mary Blevins
Flossie Wassum
Clyde Boyd
Johnnie Blevins
Ted Elliot
Rodrick Gist
John
Arnold Wilcox
Robert Sarver
Robert Allen
Ernest Lilly
Preston Meadows
Mary Jessup
Audrey Hall
M. Li Jes
Sun
Lille Lois Jessup
C. W. Rife
Mabscott
Beachy West Virginia Social Notes Update
Stanaford reports J E Richmon’s youngest son had an appendectomy last Saturday at Beckley hospital and is improving nicely. Mrs J Hollandsworth visited her daughter at Beckley hospital. Several students return to Concord College at Athens after weekend visits. Miss Lula Jones called on Miss Callie White and hosted visits with Miss Edythe Gallaher. Ms Katheryn Howe stayed with Nora Mac Lilly. Mr and Mrs J J McGuire with daughter Charlotte visited J D White. Matford King and Robert Smith motored to North Carolina Mondalvers. Sarah Shusher shows improvement.
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J. Hollandsworth
Melva Lilly
Beckley Hospital
Meredith White
Fannie McGuire
Edythe Hunt
Audrey Stanley
Vaughan Stanley
Concord College
Athens
Lula Jones
Miss Callie
C. L. Bailey
Katheryn Howe
Nora Mac Lilly
J. J. McGuire
Charlotte
J. D. White
Edythe Gallaher
Matford King
Robert Smith
North Carolina
Montlavers
Sarah Shusher
Local Visitors and Health Updates From Mead Area
Mead residents and relatives visited over the weekend as W W and Mrs W A Thollinshead and daughter Gunny remained with family in Mead. Lela Bishop and Mrs Luther Mooney visited Mrs Ida Bolen who was a patient at Raleigh General Hospital. Orvil Lawson improves at home with measles, while Mrs Lelhy Bishop recovers at home. Winnie Mooney’s visit from Beeks, Moses Rahal of Beckley on business, and Mrs Golden Hoge a Raleigh General Hospital patient. Le Mays of Mullens visited on Monday. Felix Gules was in Killarny Friday. Mrs John Hall, previously seriously ill, shows improvement. Ida Rolen has returned home from Raleigh General and is much improved.
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Mery
W. AM. Thollinshead
Gunny
Dthudelt
Luther Mooney
Letha Bishop
Ida Bolen
Raleigh
Winnie Mooney
Moses Rahal
Beckley
Golden Hoge
Raleigh General Hospital
le Mays
Mullens
Felix Gules
Killarney
John Hall
Ida Rolen
Usual January Pickup In Business Is Seen
The Department of Commerce reports a moderate uptick in business since the year began, with activity following a seasonal pattern. Gains in coal and automobile sectors persist, while the textile industry maintains recent improvements amid a broad industrial outlook.
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Associated Press
Washington
Poh. L
Department of Commerce
Cunningham Takes Race at Millrose Wanamaker Mile
Glenn Cunningham of Kansas dazzled at Madison Square Garden by defeating Gene Venzke of Pennsylvania in the Wanamaker mile in 4 minutes 13 seconds. Nyx led early and collapsed with two laps to go, while Carl Coan finished third and others followed.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Glenn Cunningham
University of Kansas Star
Millrose A. A
Gene Venzke
Pennsylvania
Cunningham
Eric Ny
A. A
Denors
Venzke
Vourke
Stagg Accepts Coaching Post at College of the Pacific
Amos Alonzo Stagg, age 71, leaves Chicago to take the head football coach job at the College of the Pacific in Stockton California. He will coach spring practice in April after lengthy talks with Dr. Tully Knoles and press reports note his long Chicago tenure ending with retirement as athletic director.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Amos Alonzo Stagg
University of Chicago
College of the Pacific
Stockton
Cal
Tully Knoles
Stagghen
Yin
Uorace Greeley
Stiga
Chicago Tu
Thomas Nelson Metcalf
Moratorium for Farmers with Ohio Foreclosures Halted
Bowling Green Ohio Feb 4 two Wood County financial houses granted a year moratorium on foreclosures after a meeting with a farm debt group. One farmer defied the pause planning a fifth penny auction while in Erie county Camp Perry hosts 100 farmers who bought Lemuel Sands belongings for 87.80 and returned the mortgage.
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Associated Press
Bowling Green
Wood County
Ohio
Erie County
Camp Perry
Sandusky
Lemuel Sands
Sands
Bank of Wood County
Inter-County Finance Company
George White
Walter Crozier
Tue& Day
Toan Company
West Virginia Falls to Penn State in Season Opener
Pennsylvania State wrestlers opened their season with an 18 to 0 victory over West Virginia in State College. Captain Schwarzwalder of the Mountaineers and State sophomore Johnston were featured in the meet, with Schwarzwalder winning after two extension periods. The note also mentions Southern California's 1992 Jani gall team’s steady performance.
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Associated Press State College
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Schwarzwalder
Mountaineers
Johnston
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