Democrats Name Leader Saturday
The Gazette reports Kanawha County Sheriff R C Andrews is likely to be elected Democratic state executive committee chairman at a Parkersburg meeting Saturday. Robert G Kelly, current chairman, says he is not a candidate. The governor nominee typically selects the chair. Attorney General Homer A Holt won the May 12 primary nomination.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
the Gazette
R. C. Andrews
Kanawha County
Parkersburg
Andrews
Capitol
Robert G. Kelly
Homer A. Holt
West Virginia joins a list of local weekend visits
Skelton, W. Va. Mrs. Jim Smith and daughters Margaret and Lorine visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holmes at Page on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith of Lillybrook were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lilly. Tony Breeze of Price Hill spent the weekend with Joe Carbo. John Gillespie Jr. spent Monday in Lanark visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Starr of Macdonald were weekend guests of Mr. Starr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Starr. John Arnold is recuperating after a serious operation at Beckley hospital. Helen Lilly is visiting Mrs. Jess Burgess at Daniels. Mr. and Mrs. William Bivens and children of Wrights spent the weekend with Mrs. Bivens' parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Olson. Edward Waddell and Herbert Biggs have returned home after hospital stays at Beckley. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and children of Sprague visited Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Bazzarre Sunday.
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Jim Smith
Margaret and
Lorine
Fred Holmes
Page
Bob Smith
Lillybrook
Cecil Lilly
Tony Breeze
Price Hill
Joe Carbo
John Gillespie Jr
Lanark
Douglas Starr
Macdonald
Mr. Starr
J. Starr
John Arnold
Beckley Hospital
Helen Lilly
Jess Burgess
Daniels
William Bivens
Wrights
Bivens
E. Olson
Edward Waddell
Herbert Biggs
Robert Taylor
Sprague
T. E. Bazzarre
Sun
Local visits and weekend guests reported in Beckley area
Mavis and Beulah Mae Gaylor spent the weekend with grandmother Mrs. Cecila Toney of Beckley. Miss Pauline Lilly of Beckley recently stayed with Miss Evelyn Lilly. Mr. and Mrs. John Pachuta of Mabscott visited Mr. and Mrs. Hager Jones. Joe Pilkington of Lanark visited Silas Hopkins and family. Virginia Merrix returned home after a stay with Roanoke relatives. Jackie Surbaugh treated at Beckley hospital for a broken arm earned during play. Floyd Jessup of Roanoke and Richard Wardrup joined them at the Merrix home. Joe Gargas of Lochgelly visited his parents. Leonard Huletts receiving treatment at Beckley hospital.
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Mavis
Beulah Mae Gaylor
Cecila Toney
Beckley
Pauline Lilly
Evelyn Lilly
John Pachuta
Mabscott
Hager Jones
Joe Pilkington
Lanark
Silas Hopkins
Virginia Merrix
Roanoke
Jackie Surbaugh
Beckley Hospital
Floyd Jessup
Fitchell Merrix
Richard Wardrup
Joe Gargas
Lochgelly
John Gargas
Leonard Huletts
Nazis Ban Free Matches In Cigars Selloff
Stuttgart court rules giveaways tied to tobacco sales unfair competition. Judge finds match packets tossed across counters infringe rights of the match selling trade.
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Associated Press
Stuttgart
Germany
Do Women Suffer More Than Men
Physicians say the nervous system of women is more sensitive and nerves more prone to tension which causes pain. Capudine, a pleasant liquid, relieves nervous tension and pain and is ideal for nervous headache and periodic pains. If it fails, see eye doctor or dentist. refundable if not preferred. 60c 30c 10c.
Hoss Tradin Interlocks Auto Trade In Oak Hill
Oak Hill residents T F Whitlock and J K Whitlock, brothers with old style hoss trading roots, operate auto and mule deals. They describe trades where cars exchange for cattle, horses, or mules and recount sharp practices, including swapping trucks with tire and battery adjustments and hidden losses on trades.
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Oak Hill
W. Va
T. F. Whitlock
J. K. Whitlock
Virginia
J. K
Mr. Whitlock
Whitlock
Tradin
Whitlocks
Thief Steals 1,000-Watt Street Bulbs in New Rochelle
A bold thief with nerve and brawn has been swiping the 1,000-watt bulbs from street lights in New Rochelle New York, leaving darkened corners and prompting police attention and alarm among residents.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
State Revokes Many Licenses After May Actions
The road commission revoked 213 drivers licenses in May with 161 for drunken driving. Paul Noel of the bureau said 45 more were lost for reckless driving causing injury, driving without licenses, and related violations. Seven were charged with permitting operation by drunken drivers. April totals showed 241 licenses revoked, 195 for drunkenness.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Road Commission
Paul Noel
The
Bureau
Don’t Try To Get Well In A Day S.S.S. Blood Tonic Ad
A vintage health ad urges patience with nature and promotes S.S.S. Blood Tonic from 5.8.8 Co. as a simple remedy for pale tired people with weak blood. It emphasizes natural healing processes and gradual recovery rather than quick fixes.
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S.S.S
Free White Swallow remedy coupon offer
An ad promotes White Swallow as a complete stomach relief with four actives. It claims rapid comfort from indigestion and heartburn, touts refreshing taste, and offers 800 free trial packets via a coupon for Watkins drug store. It also pitches the product as a dentifrice for whitening teeth and fresh breath.
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The
Watkins Drug Store
State Treasury Shows Increase in May Funds
Charleston W Va June 4 State Treasurer R E F Talbott reports a May overdraft reduction of 424,708.81 in the school fund. The general fund balance stands at 277,562.16. Total balances across funds reach 8,663,654.39, up about 1,000,000 from April. General fund transfers to the school fund totaled 971,042.48, cutting the school list deficit to 1,506,182.05.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
R. EF. Talbott
Meeting Called in West Virginia on Child Welfare Agencies
Charleston June 4 Director Francis W Turner of the department of public welfare called the superintendents of all children s homes and child agencies to meet at Clarksburg June 9 to discuss closer cooperation with the bureau. He said the department is charged by law with responsibility for these homes and aims to ensure proper care and placement of the child wards.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Francis W. Turner
Department of Public Welfare Today
Clarksburg
Turner
Queen's Commander Reaches New York on Maiden Voyage
Sir Edgar Britten, commander of the Queen Mary, arrives in New York aboard the ship on its maiden voyage. Associated Press photo shows the official greeting and the dignitary stepping ashore, marking a historic moment for the liner's transatlantic debut.
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Queen Mary
New York Harbor
Atlantic
John Florenza
New York
Nancy Evans Titterton
Associated Press
Sir Edgar Britten
Plant Food for Quail in East Tennessee Fields
Knoxville area farmers sow seed mixtures in uncultivated spots to provide food for quail. The effort targets quail habitat improvement across East Tennessee farms. Farmers report preliminary growth and hope for sustainable forage for wildlife.
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Associated Press
Knoxville, Tenn
East Tennessee
Tennessee formula blends ripens through summer season
A mixture prepared from a University of Tennessee supplied formula ripens in sequence through the summer, illustrating a staged maturation process tied to seasonal timing.
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University of Tennessee
Sturdy loom teaches weaving at Iberia junior college
Miss Sylvia Pemberton uses a han loom built over a century ago by her great great grandfather to teach weaving in Iberia Missouri's junior college, keeping a family craft alive for students and preserving local heritage.
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Associated Press
Iberia
Sylvia Pemeberton
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