Democratic turmoil haunts West Virginia Senate race
In a divided West Virginia Democratic primary scene, Chilton attacks Koontz for political infidelity and Shaver for alleged falsehoods while Holt and Shaver face mutual suspicions. Taylor remains best positioned to unite factions, but the slate is unsettled as in-party feuds threaten the nominating race and future gains for the party.
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United States
Chilton
Charleston
Arthur B. Koontz
Clem Shaver
Shaver
Holt
Koontz
Sale
West Virginia
Taylor
Ison
University of Michigan Considers Parenting Courses
President Alexander G. Ruthven proposed training for parenthood duties as part of the university curriculum. He called the idea appealing and a real service, while noting questions about who should be eligible for such instruction. He suggested the course be offered to prospective parents.
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University of Michigan
Alexander G. Ruthven
Rethinking Parent Training Courses in Small Town Schools
The text argues that child rearing instruction should target only parents with three to twelve children. It contends such parents would approach the courses with humility and a true need, denying preconceived notions and aiming for practical guidance rather than idealized training.
Why Does Playground Drive Lag In Woodrow Wilson Field
Government funds 8600 for Woodrow Wilson field improvement while Town district schools seek 4000 from patrons. Beckley must increase its share as district rallies, urging small donations from individuals and larger sums from businesses. Work on seating equipment to begin before term starts. supervised playground offers children a safe outlet and convenient supervision for visitors. Also note Ohio tests show chicks from small eggs are smaller and Idaho farmers spread spinach and acid to kill insects.
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Woodrow Wilson
Beckley
Idaho
Dillinger’s Death Seen As Romance and Folly
In a Fairmont Times comment, the author argues John Dillinger’s end by federal agents was romanticized like Jesse James. The piece says his bravado and ego led to his downfall and condemns sensationalist “Life Story” depictions. It calls for a plain record of his crimes, stripping glamour from the outlaw’s image.
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John Dillinger
Jesse James
Dillinger
Chicago
Fairmont Times
Constitutional clash over senate power to accuse prosecute and judge
Washington Daybook notes a coming Supreme Court decision on whether the Senate may exercise broad power to accuse prosecute and judge in the MacCracken case. The dispute centers on the court’s limits on congressional committees and the risk of enabling political vengeance through compelled testimony and potential contempt penalties.
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Washington
United States Senate
William P. MacCracken
Senate
MacCracken
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Stat
Hatton Sumners
Texas
Judiciary Committee
Sumners
Coolidge
Congress
Sumner
Spite Marriage tale of Haviland Taylor and two men
Marsha and Bob face divorce over a friendship with Geof Tarleton. Bob feigns happiness with Marsha as his mother falls ill. Christmas time arrives as he departs December 28 to finish work in Mexico.
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Marsha
Bob
Geoffrey Tarleton
Mexico
Etuds
Mrs. Powers
Bartholomew
Ella
K. Haviland-Taylor
Marsha and Bob Face Quiet Moments at Home
Bob confronts loneliness as he contemplates losing his mother and the one woman he loves. Marsha offers gifts and care, revealing deep feelings and a fragile future as he plans to leave for Mexico tomorrow.
Enclosed Find Check Sparks Sentiment on Marriage and War
A fragmentary reflection cites life insurance legends of Dillinger and Dollfuss, mocks perpetual patriotism, and jokes about marriage as partnership versus battle. It shifts to a Chin ese migration figure noting 152,874 Chinese coolies moved to Manchukuo from January to March this year.
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Manchukuo
De Mille presents Cleopatra in grand ancient Rome and Egypt
Robbin Coons surveys Cecil B. De Mille's Cleopatra as a historic spectacle and romantic tragedy. The film uses a Hollywood studio to recreate ancient Rome and Egypt with dramatic flair beyond the robes and spectacle.
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Hollywood
Cecil B. de Mille
Rome
Egypt
Cleopatra on screen as a scheming queen in Egypt
Claudette Colbert plays Cleopatra not as heartless legend but as a woman whose patriotism drives her to manipulate Caesar and Antony. The film follows her ascent in Rome and Egypt, the looming battles, and her shifting love as Octavian closes in on Egypt.
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Claudette Colbert
Caesar
Warren William
Rome
Cleopatra
Egypt
Marc Antony
Henry Wilcoxon
Antony
Octavian
Ian Keith
de Millian
Tarsus
William
Miss Colbert
de Mille
Poppaea
Fayette County Marriage Licenses and Local Legal Notices
Marriage licenses issued to Paul Z. Thompson and Wealthey M. Griffith of Kingston. Edwin H. Peters and Eli Humphrey of Pax. Charles Brimm and Nora Long of Powellton. Bernard E. Newton and Elizabeth M. Murray of Ohio. Adam Libera and Bertha Stettz of Scranton and Scarbro. Russell Ayersman and Thelma Tamplin of Boomer. Various preliminary hearings and bonds in Ansted, Smithers, Oak Hill. larceny, maiming, resisting arrest indictments. New circuit suits filed against Virginian Railway and others. multiple plaintiffs in a lodging of damages case.
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Paul Z. Thompson
Kingston
Wealthey M. Griffith
Edwin H. Peters
Belleville
Ill
Eli Humphrey
Pax
Charles Brimm
Powellton
Nora Long
Bernard E. Newton
Ohio
Elizabeth M. Murray
Adam Libera
Scranton
Bertha Stettz
Scarbro
Russell Ayersman
Boomer
Thelma Tamplin
J. A. Wendell
Jack Lee
Billy Lee
Huntington
H. E. Dillon Jr
Howard Arbaugh
Ansted
W. C. Cole
Arbaugh
T. J. Martindale
John Mangano
Smithers
Mangano
John Buhdi
T. W. Lipford
Lipford
J. S McKeever
E. C. Craddock
W. H. Level
Oak Hill
Craddock
L. S. Tully
Mary Ann Pirrung
J. Leo Pirrung
Virginian Railway Company
C. W. Linville
C. T. Dyer
Dillon, Mahan and White
C. R. Gleason
Homicide case not guilty as term opens in Fayette court
Fayette circuit court opens July term with lawyer representations for Lodge No. 236 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Notable trials include Bessie Campbell acquitted of homicide in the Hubard case and several misdemeanor verdicts. A Fayetteville horse shoe tournament draws eight teams as community notices continue.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
J. H. Lilly
G. W. Coleman
Lodge No. 236
C. B. Rodgers
H. B. Wykle
P. C. Bobbit
F. S. Jackson
E. W. Lane
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
George S. Neal
Asistant
W. A. Thorn
Hubard
Ira Kinser
Jess Aquino
Ollie Allen
D. C. Plumley
Doodlies Burgess
Anderson Smith
Edward Radford
Tommy Radford
Bobby Brooks
Jackie Ghillie
Fayetteville Rotary Club
C. W. Dillon
L. Ebersole Gaines
J. Duval Shultz
Rev. W. C. Neel
F. G. Janutolo
G. E. Philips
W. H. Nelson
Gil
Rotary captains pick partner for tournament this week
Bert Smith and Dr Earl Seay lead as captains decide his partner from Rotary membership or community. Mrs James H White Mrs Harry Meyers Mrs Sam Wolffe and guest Mrs S S Willis were Charleston visitors Tuesday.
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Bert Smith
Earl Seay
Rotary Club
James H. White
Harry Meyers
Sam Wolffe
S. S. Willis
Charleston
Indo-Vin Man Promotes Kidney Health in Beckley
The Indo-Vin remedy, a liquid formula from 21 medicinal plants with diuretic action, is being introduced by the Indo-Vin Man at Watkins Drug Store in Beckley West Virginia. Marketed to aid deranged kidneys and alleviate back pain, night urination, and rheumatic symptoms, it claims cleansing of impurities and general health benefits without drugs or alcohol, at a few cents a day.
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Beckley
Watkins Drug ‘Store
America
Watkins Drug Store
W. Va
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Herbert C. Plummer
Hetharina Haviland Taylor
New York
Hannah
Alphonso
Dollfuss
Germany
Austria
Holib Wood
By Robbin Coons
Siren of the
Nile
Fayette “County News
Brooke Peters Church
G. H. Mosby
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