Knights of Columbus condemn US inaction over Mexican Catholic persecution
The Knights of Columbus release a sharp letter to President Roosevelt alleging government silence and tacit acquiescence to the persecution of Catholics in Mexico. It notes no reply from Senator Pitman of the foreign relations committee and asserts the Borah resolution was pigeonholed after requests for testimony were denied.
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Associated Press
Haven
Cann
Knights of Columbus
Roosevelt
United States
Mexico
Key Pitmann
Committee On Foreign Relations
Negro Activities at Mt Vernon Baptist Church
A program will be given Sunday morning at 11 30 oclock at Mt Vernon Baptist Church Stanaford City by the Peacemakers club. Everyone is invited to be present. Mrs E M Hanner Mrs H Debary and Mrs T E Williams attended the recent Missionary Union meeting at Beckley First Baptist West Wickham Elise Stewart is visiting.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Stanaford City
Peacemakers Club
E. M. Hanner
H. Deberry
T. E. Williams
The
Missionary Union of
Glen Morrison
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
G. C. Gilbert
Missionary Society
C. A. Whitlock
Margaret Gilbert
Eula Yates
Eva Pannell
Henry Smith
Mae Peach Smith
Missionary Sewing Circle
Minnie Barbour
Association
Stamford
Walter Richardson
Ada Carson
Ada Mae Mackey
Baltimore
Rosetta Carter
Lillybrook
Women’s Improvement League
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Guests
Miss Clara Hancock was a recent guest of Miss Audrey Hanner. Mrs. Penn of Eagle Rock Virginia visits her daughter Mrs. Martha Persinger. Mrs. Clara Dumas of Lillybrook is mentioned as sister to a local resident.
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Clara Dumas
Lillybrook
Clara Hancock
Audrey Hanner
Mrs. Penn
Eagle Rock, Virginia
Mrs
Martha Persinger
Attendees at Wind ing Gulf Association session at Stamford
Church leaders and families gathered for the Wind ing Gulf Association at Stamford including Rev and Mrs G D Anderson Rev and Mrs R G Berger and children Mr and Mrs R J Walthall and children Mrs Ella Wheeler and children Mrs Dekota Arnett Mrs Lucille Kates Mrs F B Watkins and daughter Anna Mrs A R Haynes Mr Russell Berger Jr Rev J C Clemons and the pastor Rev B L Zeigler Clemons preached at Otsego with Berger and son. President’s Council set for July 3 with Fireco missionary society program and daylong sessions.
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Winding Gulf Association
Stamford
G. D. Anderson
R. G. Berger
R. J. Walthall
Ella Wheeler
Dekota Arnett
Lucille Kates
F. B. Watkins
Anna
A. R. Haynes
Russell Berger, Jr
J. C. Clemons
Presidents Council
the Winding Gulf
Missionary Society of Fireco
Lizzie Hairston
R. C. Brown
Model Mission Circle
Sallie Sorrell
Stotesbury
B. L. Zeigler
Pemberton and
Tams
Percell Byrd
Wyco
Emma J. Lee
Beckley
J. A. Divers
W. M. Moon
Sullivan and Wickham
Julia Poindexter
Engagement Meeting Held at Mrs B T Cary Home
Engagement held Thursday afternoon at Mrs. B. T. Cary’s home on South Fayette Street Beckley. Brief business session followed by refreshments for attendees including Mrs. Robert Waller Mrs. A. D. Clark Mrs. Cora Clayton Mrs. J. H. Waddel Mrs. Rosa Mitchell Mrs J. C. Wright Mrs. Georgia Garrett and the hostess.
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B. T. Cary
South Fayette Street
Beckley
Robert Waller
A. D. Clark
Cora Clayton
J. H. Waddel
Rosa Mitchell
J. C. Wright
Georgia Garrett
George Garrett
Waddell
Youth Program To Start In 10 Days
Washington AP report states the administration will launch a 50 million dollar youth training and job program within ten days. Aimed at 16 to 25 year olds, it offers private sector work, retraining for private employment, plus opportunities to complete high school or college and work on relief projects. State and local committees will collaborate with a national advisory panel to gain industry, agriculture, and commercial support.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Judge Defers on AAA Constitutionality Suit
Federal Judge Albert L. Reeves refuses to rule on the constitutionality of the AAA program in a suit brought by Larrabee Mills Co. The decision comes from Kansas City on June 28.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Albert L. Reeves
AAA
Larrabee Mills Co
Court Dismisses Petition Against Wheat Processing Tax
The court dismissed a petition by Larrabee company seeking an injunction against the collection of the wheat processing tax. The firm claimed the AAA unconstitutional and sought to bar Dan M Nee, the internal revenue collector, from enforcing the tax and to restrain U S District Attorney Maurice Milligan from prosecuting it for non payment.
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Larrabee Company
AAA
Dan M. Nee
Internal Revenue
U. S
Maurice Milligan
Potato Growers Plan Strike To Raise Price At Painter Va
About 600 potato growers from Northampton and Accomac counties voted last night to halt shipments until the price rises to at least $3.00 per barrel. Prices had fallen from $2.25 at opening to $1.25, prompting the strike. Farmers set a demand of $2.00 and formed loading watch committees to enforce the agreement.
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Associated Press
Painter
Northampton
Accomac
Eastern Shore Potatoes Targeted by Picket Committees
Committees were named to picket all roads into Maryland to halt truck shipments. Most of the eastern shore potatoes go to New York and Philadelphia.
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Maryland
New York
Philadelphia
Plans for State PWPA Conference Outlined in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg W V plans of the state works progress administration will be outlined at a mid July conference for state county municipal and school officials. The meeting called by F Witcher McCullough will set forth the program and aims of the agency.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
State Works Progress Administration
F. Witcher McCullough
Works Progress
Public works conference plans discussed without date
McCullough said the program covers a program as a whole and hearings proposals for specific projects. He expects a high official of the public works administration to address the meeting. A definite date for the conference has not been chosen.
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McCullough
Public Works Administration
Hooch Stolen From State Liquor Store in Martinsburg
Martinsburg West Virginia June 28 a dozen bottles of liquor were stolen from the state liquor store after the front glass door was smashed A witness said he saw two men and police began investigations into the theft.
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Associated Press
Martinsburg
W. Va
Woman Leaves in Automobile Afterward
A fragment notes a woman leaving in an automobile shortly afterward, with no further details available beyond the partial action and immediate sequence.
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