Demos Disagree On Chairman To Succeed Jarrell
Raleigh county Democrats lack a chairman after Dr. K. M. Jarrell resigned following a luncheon in his honor at the Beckley hotel. Jarrell, party head since 1928, cited time for his medical practice. A bevy of party members debated a successor, with Phil McDaniel named, and a new election set for June 19 after the group split on the choice.
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Democratic Party
Raleigh County
K. M. Jarrell
Linaananenn
Duis
Jarrell
Beckley Hotel
Pinecrest Sanitdarium
Beckley
Clear Fork
Beckley Memers
Execuive
Scherer
W. A. Burke
Charles E. Evans
Dorothy
Gorman Green
Bacha Hamilton
Colcord
Mike Rich
Pettus
Maude Peters
E. E. Fox
Abraham
Pansy Plumiey
Cleve Lilly
Beaver
Ida Church
Cori City
George W. Ballard
Evelyn Thompson
Beckier
Lannie Lacey Sellers
Harper
Liviian Voghi
Crow
C. V. McGraw
Winding Gulf
W. E. Covey
Eccles
21 Killed In Coal Accidents In West Virginia
The Associated Press reports 36 total fatalities for the month ending May 31 in West Virginia's industrial sector, with 21 from coal mines. Industrial accidents injured 4,360 others, totaling 4,396 killed or injured. six deaths occurred in chemical manufacturing alongside coal mining. 24 widows and 32 fatherless children resulted. coal mining had 1874 nonfatal accidents, foundry and machine shops 483 injuries.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Shipyard Jobs Open in Hampton Roads Virginia
The Civil Service Commission seeks workers for Hampton Roads shipyards. A rep will recruit in Beckley next Werine day. free transport offered. Housing for about 9,000 workers in Norfolk from dormitory to five room houses. Pay ranges from 4.44 per day for common labor to 10.80 for top skilled work. Open to men and women. local office will list California and Washington shipyard openings.
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Hampton Roads
Virginia
Civil Service Commission
Beckley
Civil Service
Rose
Norfolk
California
Washington
Youth Charged With Auto Theft on South Fayette Street
A sixteen year old Negro boy was arrested at about 9 40 p m Friday night on South Fayette street and charged with stealing a LaFayette sedan from in front of the Moose club. The car belonged to Letcher Thompson of Beckley. The youth was held for action by the juvenile court.
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South Fayette Street
Moose Club
LaFayette
Letcher Thompson
Beckley
State Travel Costs Exceed One Million In West Virginia
A report by a West Virginia House committee led by Delegate Ruch Holt finds state officials ignored travel bans, racking up expenses likely over a million dollars for the last fiscal year. Nine officials charged 2000 to 977 each, with 43 others at 1500 to 2000, while several departments listed travel billed not from the state treasury. Over 600 officials were included in the travel accounts.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Ruch D. Holt
D-Lewis
America
West Virginia
Tax Department
Workmen's Compensation Commission
Labor Department
Agricultural Department
Publi Service Commission
Public Asstance Department
Treasury
Holt
State Seal Sales Rise During Yuletide Season
The Associated Press reports Virginia residents bought about 25 worth of Christmas seal sets, a 1.3 percent rise from last year. Dr. Lea H Moyes notes counties show growth while Kanawha and Hancock counties stand out. Health programs include tuberculin testing, X rays, school surveys, rehab and social services, with wartime conditions linked to higher disease and death rates.
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Associated Pre
Charleston
Virginia Panereutosis and Health Association
Lea H. Moyes
Associated Mre
Unes
Matun
Kanawha
Gian
Scithus Hancock
Heath Celleaton Rehabilitation
Social Service
Mynes
Campbell Added to Bank's Staff at Alderson
Brack J Campbell, son of former Sheriff John L Campbell of Dawson Greenbrier county, was added to the staff of the First National Bank of Alderson and has already assumed duties. Mrs Campbell and the children joined him in Ronceverte where they are now making their home after spending winter in Dawson.
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Register
Alderson
Brack J. Campbell
John L. Campbell
Dawson
Greenbrier County
First National Bank of
Plan Reception For Inspectors Plan Reception For Inspectors
Charleston hosts a June 1 reception for Rubber Administrator William M. Jeffers and other high officials. An official party including Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones and war and navy department representatives will tour synthetic rubber plants at Institute. 600 reservations for a banquet. officials travel by special train with Kanawha Valley industrialists, returning to Washington and New York that night.
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Associated Presse
Charleston
William M. Jeffers
Leston Chamber of Commerce
Jeffers
Jesse Jones
War and Navy Departments
Indies
Institute
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation
U. S. Rubber Company
Charles F. Hodges
Chamber of Commerce
Kanawha Valley
Washington
New York
Market summaries and prices across cattle hogs and lambs
Baltimore market notes show mix of declines and steadies across cattle including slaughter steers down 15-25 cents and hogs steady with a 14.70 top. calves and yearlings vary from 11.00 to 17.90 with beef bulls mainly 15.50-16.00. Sheep and lambs feature fat spring lambs 16.50-17.90 and ewes 7.40-9.00, while overall market demand remains uneven across regions. A Chicago wheat and grains blip follows erratic trading amid fluctuating demand and missing buyers.
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Sidlola
Bond
Lola
Beneless
Benelass
Hilbert
Roany Saints
Neulchatet
Italia
Associated Press
Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agsr
Cousins Lose Claim To Garrett Millions
Pennsylvania court reports show the Garrett estate saga shrinking as numerous cousins and heirs fail to establish valid claims. Amid murder, forgery, and fraud across a global web, the will’s 80 percent share to Pennsylvania faces political shifts as bills pass to secure a portion for the state.
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Vermont
New Hampshire
Adolf Slitler
Associated Press ‘World
Harrisburg
Henrietta Schaeffer Garrett
Philadelphia
Edward Martin
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Garrett
Post of American Legion Sends Cigarets to Servicemen
Charleston report notes John Brawley post sent about 40 000 cigarettes to U S troops overseas. A V mail from William Bauman of the United States tank corps in North Africa thanks the post, calling Parkersburg home and praising army life and the state.
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Associated Press
Charleston
John Brawley
American Legion
Tegionnaire
Pacific
North Africa
United States Tank Corps
William Bauman
Parkersburg
Mullens Youth Held for Theft in City Jail
A Mullens youth was arrested after police recovered a bicycle stolen behind Elite Bowling Alley in Beckley. The bike, owned by Junior Teague of Wilkes Street, was taken about 11 30 p m Monday May 31 and later found with the youth in Mullens. He faces juvenile court trial as claimed. Governor approves 80 percent estate tax on unsettled estates after seven years with retroactive Garrett clause.
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Mullens
State Police
Beckley
Junior Teague
Wilkes Street
Martin
Garrett
Itchy Pimples Kill Romance
Itchy pimples eczema and skin irritations ruin romance argues for Peterson's Ointment. The ad promises quick relief after one application with a money back guarantee. It notes the ointment soothes irritated feet and cracked heels as well.
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Peterson
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Alabama
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Tony White
Ippi
Germany
Moortfild
Sue
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Beckley Ice & Feed Co
Prince St
Beckley, W. Va
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Lewis Furniture Co
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