Democrats May Fight Despite Harmony Talk
The Associated Press reports Democratic leaders in Philadelphia anticipate a possible floor fight at the national convention amid harmony talk. Roosevelt and Garner loyalists push for majority rule, with platform drafting and money plank debate likely. Private talk also centers on Lemke’s proposed “union party” with Coughlin, while Farley touts a $2 million campaign fund.
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Franklin BD
Roosevelt
John Nence Garner
Union Party
Representative Lemke
North Dakota
Charles E Coughlin
Detroit
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James A. Farley
The
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County Clerk Holds $58,000 Check for Court Endorsement
County Clerk Harry Anderson said a $58,000 government check is awaiting endorsement by County Court President John F. Bolen. The funds will go to a courthouse building fund, with payments to J. Q. Freeman after PWA engineers and S. H. Bridge approve costs. The fund balance is about $83,000 from bond sales, with about $10,000 already spent. construction is not expected to finish until early next summer.
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John F. Bolen
Court House
Anderson
PWA
S. H. Bridge
Union Candidate Can't Run Here
West Virginia election officials doubt a new Union party led by Lemke of North Dakota can place electors on the ballot. Secretary of State O'Brien says petitions must be filed before the primary date, May 12, and petition signers cannot vote in the primary. He notes possible but unclear routes to place a candidate on the ballot statewide.
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Union Party
West Virginia
Blaze O'Brien
North Dakota
Clarleston
New Union Party
Lemke
William $. O’brien
O'Brien
Secretary of State
Healy
Thay
Young Farmers Convene Monday at Marshall College
Delegates from the West Virginia Association of Future Farmers of America will gather at Marshall College June 22 to 26 for a training conference. About 1300 members studying vocational agriculture are expected to participate, with reports from several chapters on the program.
Woody Woody Departures To Democratic National Convention
William Woody of Beckley elected alternate Sixth district delegate to the Democratic national convention. He planned to depart today for Philadelphia where the convention opens Tuesday. Woody received a courtesy card from Philadelphia and invitations to receptions for visiting governors and mayors. Swiss motorists announced a national strike in protest of a government plan requiring alcohol to be mixed with gasoline to aid farmers.
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William Woody
Philadelphia
Woody
L. Davis Wilson
State 4-H and FFA Leaders Highlight Recent Public Speaking Event
The program featured exhibits, tours, entertainments, and awards. Notable speakers included William R. Shaffer of Maurertown Virginia national president of P F A Charles H Hartley WV 4 H Club Leader John M Bailey president WV Farm Bureau Porter Hardman Master WV State Grange J B McLaughlin ag commissioner F F A officers Harry Born Nasontown George Hail Mill Creek Paul Nay Jane Lew Guy Cain Buffalo Walter Jordan Cairo.
West Virginians Back Guffey Bill In Coal Pricing Move
West Virginia representatives pushed the Guffey-Vinson coal price fixing bill as the House approved it and sent it to the Senate. Debate featured readings of telegrams from northern coal operators urging swift action and warnings that failure to pass would be remembered.
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West Virginia
House
Senate
Jennings Randolph
Randolph
Andrew Edmiston
Rush D. Holt
Weston
Neely
C. W. Watson
Fairmont
Truman Johnson
Paty
Mangrum Leads Western Open After 36 Holes
Ray Mangrum of Dayton Ohio followed a 66 with a 67 to reach 133 after 36 holes, holding the lead in the Western Open. Ralph Guldahl of Los Angeles shot 67 to stand two strokes back in second place at Davenport Iowa.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Ray Mangrum
Dayton
Ralph Guldahl
Los Angeles
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Jersey cow Deisy bears second twin heifers at estate
Deisy a one year old Jersey cow on Judge Vivian Gable's Herbertsville New Jersey estate recently delivered her second set of twin heifers in five years. Herman Hebenstret traveled to Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota to see his sister and was operated on for appendicitis after himself developing the condition. Cleveland hosted a convention with sixteen snow white automobiles patrolling streets via loudspeakers warning jaywalkers to watch their step.
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Vivian Gable
Herbertsville
N. J
Herman Hebenstret
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Cleveland
Health Official Says Only One Pool in County Condemned
Dr W W Hume county health officer says Piney Creek is the only condemned pool in Raleigh County while others are being tested. Waterdale is approved. Fitzpatrick pool and Blue Jay pond are doubtful. He notes few typhoid cases since July and plans for inspectors to verify water conditions in Beckley.
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State Health Department
W. W. Hume
Piney Creek
Waterdale
Fitzpatrick
Piney
Hume
Blue Jay
Cranberry Creek
Ross Irle
Charleston
Beckley
Saddler Bonded After Shooting at Pool Room
Abe Saddler a 29 year old poolroom employee Negro was bonded on 5600 for murder in the killing of Carey Ann Gerson at Ingram Branch Saddler surrendered to Squire W H Level at Oak Hill and posted bond for Fayette circuit court Witnesses said Saddler fired six shots Friday night after Anderson knocked him over a stack of beer cases in the pool room Saddler said he warned Anderson not to return after a prior dispute
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Carey Ann Gerson
Ingram Branch
Saddler
Squire W. H. Level
Oak Hill
Fayette Circuit Court
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