WPA Play Field Opens With Young Assistants Named
Vernon Knighton and Tony Sparcino of Woodrow Wilson High are named assistants to J R Van Meter, WPA playground director, for the new high school field opening tomorrow. WPA Educational Department lists tentative directors and assistants for 19 county playgrounds led by Mary Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Sparcino
Vernon Knighton
Jerome van Meter
Woodrow Wilson
J. R. van Meter
WPA
H. D. Odee
National Youth Administration Institute
Mary Gill
Central School
Myrtle Massey
Eva Calloway
East Beckley
Siby Hall
John Jordan
James Godbey
Charles Godbey
John Godbey
Mabscott
Virgil Chambers
Herbert Graveley
Fred Hedrick
Stanaford
Elizabeth Kennedy
Prosperity and Cranberry
Eugene Burgess
Glen Daniel
Bolt
Marie Mankin
Mildred Pack
Lonnie Blevins
Charles Barnett
Clear Creek
Artie
Cora Stover
Marie Dunbar
Edward Rickman
John McGinnis
Montcoal
Gladys Cantabery
School Playground Directors Named For County Sites
Directors listed for playground setups in communities with grounds on school property. All sites except Stamford will use school grounds. Stamford uses the company playground. Grounds are set to open tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winding Gulf
Frank Cole
Hensel Meadows
Margaret Dickenson
Shady Spring
Geraldine Troutman
Ethel Pitzer
Hazel Richardson
Cirlsville
Maynor
Arden Maynor
Vercl Tyree
Clinton Arthur
Peltus
Virginia Lawson
Rich Bailey
Sprague
John McGinnis
East Beckley
Burnice Hill
Howard Barksaleigh
Melba Washington
Stamford
Company
Southern China Won't Wage War Against Nippon
South China patriots retreat from independent war against Japan and deny desire to fight alone. Canton residents say their move northward of Kwangtung and Kwangsi troops was a patriotic offer of southern services and a request to reinforce Nanking forces. Some Hongkong observers doubt the explanations.
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Associated Press
Hongkong
China
Japan
Nippon
Canton
Kwangtung
Kwangsi
Nanking
Rod and Gun Club to Meet Tuesday in Raleigh County
Reports of progress in the vermin killing contest will be received by the Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club. Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Memorial Building, president C L George asks all judges and club members to attend.
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Raleigh County
Auto Crash Leaves Six Negroes Hurt Near Allen Junction
Six negroes were injured late tonight when their car went over a 150 foot embankment near Allen Junction. They were taken to Mullens hospital in two ambulances. none identified at 1 AM. The undertaker, H. E. Foplesong, said several had compound fractures of legs or arms. the car was demolished.
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Mullens
Allen Junction
Mullens Hospital
H. E. Foplesong
Mechanics Strike Hits Lewis Chevrolet Shop
Eight mechanics, the entire shop force, failed to report for work yesterday at the Lewis Chevrolet company. The owner C. M. Lewis declined to comment while the shop was picketed in the afternoon. Foreman T. R. Alley said he knew nothing except the men did not report for duty.
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Lewis Chevrolet Company
Lewis
T. R. Alley
Weston Drivers Charged in One Day Traffic Check
A Weston police action led to ninety drivers facing charges for traffic law violations during a one day checkup. Detectives conducted the roadside screening and cited operators for infractions observed by officers.
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Weston
WPA Truck Kills Worker at Elkins
Police say a WPA Truck driven by George Rasoulis backed over Charles E. Mallow 61, a fellow worker. Mallow died in a hospital.
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WPA
Elkins
Smith Praises Parkersburg Party Selections
U S Representative Joe L. Smith, visiting until June 15, voiced approval of party leader choices made at the Parkersburg gathering. He praised Carl Andrews as state chairman and Dr. Gary Hogg as national committeeman, saying the officers inspire party confidence. Smith, a re election candidate, had not sought the national post but would accept if offered.
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U.S
Joe L. Smith
Parkersburg
Carl Andrews
Gary Hogg
Smith
Grandview Man Held for Threat
Grandview police arrested Jimmy Lilly on assault and pistol charges after a Fayette street lunch stand incident. A girl reported Lilly brandished a pistol and threatened to kill her. officers found a .32 caliber revolver in Lilly's pocket at the scene.
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Jimmy Lilly
Grandview
Fayette Street
L. R. Maynor
Lilly
A. G. Gregory
Maynor
Byrns Interred in Temporary Vault
Nashville mourners, led by President Roosevelt, honor late House Speaker Joseph W. Byrns as tens of thousands attend funeral services. Eulogies surround the flag draped casket before it is moved to Mount Olivet for temporary vault burial pending burial site selection.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Joseph W. Byrns
Roosevelt
Names Game to End This Month
The Beckley newspapers run a Names Game offering 500 in prizes for readers solving 50 puzzle pictures of focal names. Entries must be mailed by June 27 with clipped pictures and solutions. judging July 1 will select seventy winners plus three newspaper delivery boys.
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Beckley
Winners to be Announced in Beckley Post-Herald and Raleigh Register
Announcement lists prizes for a contest with first prize 150 dollars, second 50, third 25, and multiple smaller awards. Newspaper boys prize amounts are 15, 10, and 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Post-Herald
Raleigh Register
Harper wins $1000 in $20000 breach suit against Consolidated Bus Lines
Circuit court jury awards T. J. Harper $1000 in a $20000 breach of contract case against Consolidated Bus Lines. Harper claimed the firm violated a repurchase clause to buy back a Berkeley Harper franchise sold December 11, 1933. Defense said he only had right of first refusal if sold within a year. Evidence closed Friday. Judge W H Law? ers postponed rulings. sessions ended with verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Harper
Consolidated Bus’ Lines
Harper
Beckley-Harper-Surveyor
Consolidated
Bus One
Cholera Kills Hogs in Logan Area
Dr. W Bam Alfred, veterinarian, reports five hogs died of cholera near Crawford in Lewis County. He begins vaccination of all livestock in the rural Logan area to curb outbreak.
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Logan
Associated Press
Weston
W. Bam Alfred
Crawford
Lewis County
Bible School to Begin Tomorrow at First Baptist
The seventh annual vacation Bible school at First Baptist church opens tomorrow at 9 a.m. and runs daily for two weeks from 9 to 11. Miss Ollie Burnett returns as superintendent and will lead sessions to provide children with Bible instruction and church activities. Enrollment is today during Sunday school and 2 to 4:30 p.m. All children aged four to sixteen are invited. Department heads include music coordinators Misses Gladys Davenport, Grace Davenport, and Aubrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ollie Burnett
Halstead Story Telling and Children’s World Crusade Groups
The piece lists event segments and leaders for Halstead activities including Story-Telling led by Reverend T H Fitzgerald and various school levels with superintendents pianists and assistants across Primary Junior Intermediate and Pioneer B Y P A groups plus Recreation led by Alma Davenport and other staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Dunn
Marie Wilson
Pioneer
Margaret Sullivan
Sara Lee Thompson
Emogene Bair
Alma Cline
Alma Davenport
Secret of Happy Home Life Promoted By Ratzigh Radio Co
An advertisement touts the link between good food and home happiness. It promotes modern kitchen appliances including gas and electric stoves, Kelvinator and Crosley refrigerators, and food mixers to aid married or prospective couples in achieving happier households.
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Ratzigh Radio and Refrigerator Company
Kelvinators
Crosley Shelvadors
Beckley
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Fitzpatrick
Hattie Milam
Lewis Hall
ROD and Gun Club
Negroes
Auto Company Mechanics Strike
Grandview Man
Byrns
Automobile Life and Fire Insurance
A. J. Britton Litty Bidg
Beckley, W. Va
Virginia
Harper Road
J.P. Tracey CO
J. T. Lynch Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Bale Bldg
Beckley Newspapers
WYLUE
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State Boxing Commission
Wyoming County
Democratic Executive Committee
T. J. Harner
W. HH
Bible School
Beckley Merchants
Marguerite’s Beauty Salon
Main St
Etmbee’s Union Shop
J. W. Ward Motor Co
Desoto and
Plymouth
S. Kanawha
Teckles
Dowler’s
Prince St. Beckley, W. Va
Beckley Jewelry Store
Heher
C. Ballengee & Co
Kanawha St
Raleigh Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co
Edgertons
Bowling’s Shoe Store
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Heber and Neville
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