Plan Outlined To Bring In Tourists
A long range plan to attract 1 billion dollars yearly in West Virginia tourism was approved by the state chamber of commerce. The 90 page report by W. T. Williamson calls for coordinated action by state government, cities, civic groups and private agencies, with subcommittees shaping a program to improve highways, tourist facilities and sanitary conditions while stressing truthful advertising and word of mouth from visitors.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
West Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce
Richard Harte
Highersburg
W. T. Williamson
Charleston
Switzerland of America
United States
West Virginia tourism plan urges comfort over roughing it
A state committee rejects the idea that travelers to West Virginia seek rugged living. Tourists prefer scenery and atmosphere with reasonable comfort, clean accommodations, and well presented cabins, tourist homes, hotels, and trailer provisions. It outlines promotional routes by train and bus from nearby cities and includes cross references to history, golf, parks, and scenic points as part of a long term campaign.
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West Virginia
Battle of
Point Pleasant
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Gang Fugitive Shoots Three Men, One Dead, One Dying
In Elberton Georgia an escaped chain gang convict ambushed three people, killing farmer Lon Fortson and badly wounding tenant Tom Self who was not expected to live. Fortson’s son Herndon also injured. Sheriff John A. Starke identified Norman Williams as the shooter who fled into nearby woods. In Atlanta Representative E L Almand and associates pledged a thorough investigation into deaths in Georgia chain gangs and solitary confinement cells, including Ernest Locklear who died in a North Carolina-style sweat box.
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Associated Press
Elberyon
John A. Starke
Lon Fortson
Elbert
Tom Self
Fortson
Herndon
Starke
Norman Williams
Williams
Atlanta
E. L. Almand
Georgia
Atkinson County
Ernest Locklear
Almand
Locklear
Vivian L. Stanley
Armand
North Georgia
West Virginia Centers Map Covering Key Routes
The large centers in West Virginia such as Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Clarksburg and Wheeling are to cover carefully selected routes. The plan specifies routes to optimize coverage among major urban areas and ensure balanced service across the state.
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West Virginia
Huntington
Charleston
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Purdue Coach Shows Encouraging Signs Of Improvement
Lafayette Ind Noble EF Zizer Purdue University athletic director and head football coach is gradually improving after a cerebral attack induced by nephritis. He was taken to a local hospital Sunday after lapsing into a semi conscious condition. physicians report progress.
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Associated Press
Lafayette
Ind
Senators Collapse as Akron Yankees Win 4-3 in Charleston
Akron Yankees rally to beat Charleston Senators 4 to 3, scoring four runs in the final two innings. Rus Brown collected three singles in three at bats for the Yanks.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Akron Yankees
Senators
Rus Brown
Yanks
Stansbury Wins Initial Match In State Open
White Sulphur Springs seed Herbert Stansbury loses to Richard Parrot as rest of State Open eliminations see Joseph Scherr beat R B Parker and Ronald Nutter defeat Marcus Lopin. Other winners include David Dalzell and C R Thompson with unplayed upper bracket matches delaying Stanley Lewis vs L D Feuchtenberger and Harry Pugh Jr vs Clinton Repass.
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Associated Pro
White Sulphur Springs
Joseph Scherr
Cincinnati
R. B. Parker
White Sulphur Spring
Ronald Nutter
Marcus Lopin
New York
David Dalzell
Moundsville
C. M. Hopper
Hot Springs
Herbert Stansbury
Beckley
Richard Parrot
Northfork
Dr. D. M. Fleiss
Clifton Forge
Sam Nutty
White Sulphur
C. R. Thompson
Galveston
Texas
Billy Ferguson
F. D. Williams Jr
Natural Bridge
James Barton
Chicago
Stanley Lewis
L. D. Feuchtenberger,r
Bluefield
Harry Pugh Jr
Clinton Repass
Bill Feutchenberger
Ambrose Paull
Wheeling
J. A. Staten
Mount Hope
David Rains
Frederick
Stith Shuts Akron Early Then Senators Rally
Stith of the Senators limited Akron to three hits through seven innings before Akron’s late surge. The Senators tied and won with timely offense as a run in the final frame delivered the decisive margin.
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Stith
Senators
Akron
Major League Standings and Monday Results
National League results show Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 5 and Chicago 9 Brooklyn 0 with St. Louis 3 New York 2. Scheduled games feature Chicago at Philadelphia Lee versus Lamaster and Cincinnati at New York Derringer versus Melton with Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Blanton versus Butcher. St Louis at Boston Haines or Weiland versus Fette or Bush.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Lee
Lamaster
Cincinnati
Derringer
Melton
Blanton
Butcher
Boston
Haines
Weiland
Fette
Bush
W. L. Pet
Baseball scores and Tuesday matchups listed
Detroit 9 Washington 4 New York 8 Cleveland 5 Chicago 6 Boston 4 Games Tuesday New York at St. Louis Pearson and Makosky vs Hildebrand and Knott Washington at Chicago Ferrell vs Lee Boston at Detroit Wilson vs Auker Philadelphia at Cleveland Caster vs Whitehill or Harder
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St. Louis
Pearson
Makosky
Hildebrand
Knott
Washington
Chicago
Ferrell
Lee
Boston
Detroit
Wilson
Auker
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Ww. L. Pet
Layland Falls to Crab Orchard in 6 4 slugfest
Layland Tigers drop a 6 to 4 road game to Crab Orchard in the B league opener after a high scoring first inning gave way to a mound duel between Lamb and Fireball Anderson. Waddell Wood and Shrewsbury shine on defense and Crab Orchard builds lead with multiple hits. Carl Neff paces Layland with a double and two singles.
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A. F. Staton
Crab Orchard
Lamb
Anderson
Waddell
Wood
Wiseman
Tolley
Layland
Shrewsbury
Greco
Tax List For Raleigh County 1937 Delinquent Real Estates
Public notice lists delinquent real estate in Raleigh County for 1937 with numerous owners and parcels across Marsh Fork Little Marsh Sand Lick and surrounding areas. Sheriff H G Farmer attests to diligence in collecting taxes and Notary Thelma Gilkerson verifies the document.
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Dennis
Bee Branch
Prichard
Delilia
Sage
Raleigh County Land Co
County Land Co
Raleigh County Land
Marsh Park
Richmond
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Andy
Rorer
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H. G. Farmer
County of
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