Likely salary cuts in 36 West Virginia counties
The West Virginia Department of Education warned that teacher salaries may be cut in 36 counties to finish a nine month term unless an additional 1 million dollar state appropriation is provided. Budgets from most counties show funds needed beyond the existing 1 million and 372,840 dollars in real estate tax receipts.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Department of Education
James E. Allen Jr
Board of Public Works
Edgar
Sims
Allen
Board of Publi Works
ATL
Lincoln County
Old Allen
Barbour
Boone
Braxton
Calhoun
Clay
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hardy
Jackson
Logan
Marshall
Mason
Mercer
Jet Monroe
McDowell
Nicholas
Pleasants
Pocahonntas
Preston
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Ritchie
Summers
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Webster
Wetzel
Wirt
Wyoming
Senators Vote on Federal Aid to Farmers and Court Defense
Senate debate centers on a 500 million dollar temporary federal subsidy plan tied to crop acreage soil-improvement and erosion prevention. After two years permanent plans may start in states approving a secretary devised formula with no aid after 1938 in nonparticipating states. Senator Clark adds cap on annual total. The session ends with Senator George D Ga defending the Supreme Court against critics and urging continued dual government system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Clark
DMO
Supreme Court
George D-Ga
AAA
Robinson
Congress
Bittner Praises Neely and Labor Backing in Roosevelts Era
Van A. Bittner cites Roosevelt era labor legislation and claims Senator M. M. Neely has the best labor record in the United States Senate. He calls Neely West Virginia’s gift to the nation and asserts organized labor backed Neely’s reelection while noting Alfred E. Smith’s 1923 Democratic nomination and a recent Liberty address.
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Roosevelt
M. M. Neely
United States Senate
Senator Neely
Neely
West Virginia
Holt
Alfred E. Smith
West Virginia Union Leader Attacks New Deal Rally
Bittner criticizes the New Deal calling Roosevelt a betrayer while praising the National Industrial Recovery Act as the Magna Charta of Labor. He notes union growth from seven to 86 000 dues paying members and credits the NIRA with enabling organizing and fair profits for coal operators. He ties labor's role to the Constitution and Lincoln and pledges labor unity for Roosevelt and Neely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Bittner
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Commonwealth
West Virginia
U. Mlw. A
Free
McDowell
United States of America
Supreme Court
Miss Erskine Dies After Illness at 15
Miss Lucy Erskine 15 of Glen Rogers died in a Beckley hospital Friday evening after an operation for appendicitis. Funeral at Episcopal church in the afternoon at 2 with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Viewing before the service from 1 pm. Surviving are two brothers and her parents E. E. Erskine and W. I. Erskine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Erskine
E. E. Erskine
Glen Rogers
Beckley’ Hospital
Rose Funeral Home
Episcopal Church
J. A. Wilson
Mt. Hope
Sunset Memorial Park
W. I. Erskine
E. E. Erskine Jr
L. A. Dillon
Walter Rappold
G. A. Mohler Jr
O. D. Hall
David Flatts
Kennis Cook
Cyril Riley
James McNiish
Clarence Richmond
Basil Trump
Walter Brooks
J. D. Harden
L. T. Putman
N.S. Johnson
Cleve ‘Trump
IL. Brawley
M. J.thomas
Uatclle Bail
Anne Chickas
Agnes McNiesh
Mary Elizabeth Riley
Margaret Anderson
Helen Trump
Elizabeth Wiliams
Anne Lubich
Elizabeth Durham
Marie Sundine
Ellen Stundine
Lorna Yost
Helen Burke
Kinkead Provides Update On WPA Hangar Project
The article notes WPA rules cap materials at 20 percent of total project costs. Officials discuss funding possibilities from county citizens as a source for surface binder and runway materials. Government approval for labor costs could be secured, with path to completing the hangar construction under existing regulations.
Burgess and Mearows Arrested After Lottery Raid
R. L. Burgess posted a 500 appearance bond and Frank Mearows was released on his own recognizance after a raid on the Maud Street area. Police seized punchboards upboards and a small slot machine as investigators from city and state forces, led by Chief Stover, Sgt. Hall, and Trooper Scalise, reported the 9:39 p.m. raid.
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R.L. Burgess
Frank Mearows
Lmiers
Muad
Poml
Oontain Street
Q. Stover
Evan Hall
A. Scalise
Short Session Revives Prices on Wall Street
A cautious yet active short session saw price advances across steel rails and non ferrous metals. Volume rose to 373795 shares as copper producers boosted prices to 9.50 cents per pound aided by a planned industry move. The Associated Press average rose 0.3 to 62.0 with rails hitting a year high. United Carbon posted record 1935 earnings of 4.70 a share.
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Associated Press
New York
Ife
United Carbon
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Santa Fe
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Ilinois Central
International Nickel
Anaconda
Federal Mining & Smelting Preferred
Greene Copper
Kennecott
Phelps Dodge
U. S
Chrysler
General Motors
Radio
Worthington
Gwinn rites held for Tracy E. Gwinn in Oak Hill
Ducted at the residence at Carlisle by Reverend C. S. Donnelly. Tracy E. Gwinn died in an Oak Hill hospital Friday of pneumonia after six days illness. Burial in Highlawn Memorial Park. Tyree and Dew Undertakers in charge. Gwinn employed as a miner at Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
C. S. Donnelly
Oak Hill
Tracy E. Gwinn
Highlawn Memorial Park
Tyree and Dew
Gwinn
Cities to Seek Additional Cash for Municipal Relief
West Virginia municipal leaders reckon tax limits trim city revenues. The executive committee, led by Charleston Mayor D Boone Dawson, will urge Governor Kump to include municipal relief in any special legislative call. Possible measures include sharing liquor store profits and real estate tax reallocations to boost city funds.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia League of Municipalities
Kump
D. Boone Dawson
Dawson
Phil Hill
P. G.meador
Frank Eaton
Huntington
W. R. Johnston
Princeton
Summers County Man Seeks Senate Post
W. C. Haythe of Summers County announced his candidacy on the progressive Democratic ticket for the Seventh district state senate seat covering Monroe Mercer Raleigh and Summers counties. An attorney and House of Delegates member, he studied at Concord State Teachers College Washington and Lee University University of Alabama Law School and West Virginia University. The seat is held by Grover C. Mitchell of Union.
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W.C. Haythe
Summers County
Senate
Monroe
Mercer
Raleigh
Summers
House of Delegates
Concord State ‘Teachers College
Washington and Lee University
University of Alabama Law School
West Virginia University
Haythes
Grover C. Mitchell
Union
Woodrow Wilson High School Teacher Taken To Raleigh General
Mrs. Ross Irle a physical education instructor at Woodrow Wilson High School was rushed to Raleigh General Hospital after falling ill at her Beaver Avenue home about 10 30 last night. Her condition at the hospital reportedly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Irle
Woodrow Wilson High School
Raleigh General Hospital
Beaver Avenue
Church Group Meeting Set For Monday Evening
Mrs J R Beals group of the First Christian church will meet Monday at 7 30 in Mrs W B Wares home on Burgess Street with Mrs CLM Doss assisting hostess. A full attendance of members is urged.
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J. R. Beals
The
First Christian Church
W. B. Ware
Burgess Street
Clm. Doss
Beckley Charleston Roads Blocked by Flood Water
Travel between Beckley and Charleston via state highways halted last night as Kanawha River floodwater inundated segments on both sides. Wariness rose with detours and temporary closures, disrupting commuter routes and local traffic.
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Beckley
Charleston
Swetlow Kanawha
Fern Back
Charlston
Girl Treated After Taking Mercurochrome
Miss Marjorie Williams, 20, was treated at Raleigh General Hospital after swallowing Mercurochrome. She was found by B. F. Stout near Woodlawn Avenue and carried to the hospital by passersby before being handed over to the Salvation Army on discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Williams
Raleigh General Hospital
Woodlawn Avenue
B. F. Stout
Salvation Army
Roosevelt Urges Pan American Talks for Peace
President Roosevelt proposes a Pan American conference to align republics on common security and promote peace. He outlined three paths: ratify existing instruments, amend pacts, or create new agreements, noting potential world peace effects and possible League of Nations references. Letters dated January 30 were withheld until delivery confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
League of Nations
White House
Three File Notice As Candidates In Primary
Three men filed notice with the circuit clerk yesterday to seek offices at the May 1 primary. Norgell Williams of Eccles ran as a Republican for the House of Delegates, aiming to run primarily as a labor candidate and is a United Mine Workers member. Edward Tucker of Resacars sought the Slab Fork district constable post as a Democrat, while Abner Lester of Helen announced a Republican bid for the same constable office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norgell Williams
Eccles
House of Delegates
Williams
United Mine Workers of America
Edward Tucker
Resaco
Slab Fork
Abner Lester
Helen
Local Social Notes From Beaver West Virginia
Be ver and Beckley residents with visits and illness updates. Mr and Mrs Martin Keiser of Beckley visited Mrs Stant Lilly Sunday. Miss Joan King of Blue Jay guest of Miss Genevine Snead Friday. T E Cox returning home improved after Raleigh General Hospital stay. Mary Ellen Oakes seriously ill with double pneumonia. Annabel Griffith of Ghent guest of Helen and Neddie Harper Wednesday. Tom Ware at home with parents. Mrs Laney Windon visiting Beckley. Mrs Allen Mann ill. Mr and Mrs C J McQuade spent week with friends in Beckley. Dan Lilly of Chatteston visiting his mother. Mrs Preston Crosby ill at parents' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Keiser
Beckley
Ghent
Helen
Neddie Harper
Tom Ware
John Ware
Laney Windon
Mrs. Andrews
Allen Mann
C. J. McQuade
Dan Lilly
Chatteston
Preston Crosby
F. C. Lilly
Washington debated chain store bill sparks Senate clash
Washington February 15 senators clashed over a proposed chain store bill seen as closing loopholes in the Clayton anti trust act. Senator Logan in charge said he would push the measure late next week if possible. Senator Robinson labeled the opposition as silly rot while defending the bill against fears of a federal business power clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Robinson
D-Ark
Logan
D-Ky
Senate
Ashurst
Senator King
Utah
Judiciary Committee
Ware Child Dies at Beaver Home
Pneumonia claimed the life of six year old Thomas Lee Ware at the Beaver residence about 9 PM after a five week illness. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs John Ware two brothers John and Jack and sisters Helen Shirley and Evelyn. The body was taken to Caffee undertaking establishment with funeral plans pending.
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Thomas Lee Ware
John Ware
Beaver
John
Jack
Helen
Shirley
Evelyn
Police Plan To Resume Highway Motorcycle Patrols
Charleston West Virginia February 15 state police officers will meet to plan resumption of the motorcycle road patrol. Colonel P D Shingleton will chair a session with captains lieutenants and sergeants as they discuss the road safety campaign. Ninety troopers are assigned to motorcycle duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
P. D. Shingleton
Shingleton
Logan County Woman Succumbs In Beckley
Mrs. Beulah Psimer of Sharples Logan county died in a Beckley hospital yesterday from tuberculosis after 18 months of treatment. The body was taken to Rose Funeral Home for burial preparations and will be transported to Sharples today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Psimer
Sharples
Logan County
Rose Funeral Home
Enoch Resigns as WPA Acting Director in Parkersburg
Gordon C. Enoch resigns from the February acting director post of the Parkersburg WPA district. State Administrator F. Witcher McCullough accepts the resignation effective February 23 and designates Abe Forsythe as acting director with Frank A. Wyant as assistant director to aid him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Gordon C. Enoch
Parkersburg
WPA
F. Witcher McCullough
Abe Forsythe
Huntingston
Forsythe
McCullough
Frank A. Wyant
Lewisburg
Conference Talks Await Latin American Replies
The meeting arrangements wait on formal replies and suggestions from heads of the 20 Latin American governments. The progress appears favorable as final details are prepared for the conference.
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Abraham Lincoln
Waller Hallanan
Republican National
MISS_ERSKINE
Kinkead
Burgess
CCC
Cane Cod Bay
Coast
Coast Guard
Harriet Lane
Raleigh General
Beaver, W. Va
Ware
Enoch
Redmountai
Birmingham
Vulcan
United States
Germany
Foster Funeral
Raleigh Radio
ATA
Garland
Robertshaw
Beckley National
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