Re relocating Of Road Planned In Sand Lick Area
Road relocation work on state route three from the Henderson Shumate place to near the Milton Kidd place at Sand Lick began last Wednesday and will continue until base rock is laid with a binder. The project aims to provide an outlet for Sand Lick residents but will not extend to the foot of Spruce mountain, says Road Commissioner M. J. Meadows.
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Henderson Shumate
Milton Kidd
Sand Lick
M. J Meadows
Spruce Mountain
Meadows
Parents Ready for Kidnappers in Weyerhaeuser Case
Frantic parents of George Weyerhaeuser reportedly prepared to answer a $200,000 ransom demand as federal agents and police pursued the abductors. A linen sheet ransom note signed “the egotist” was publicly discussed, with experts examining fingerprints while rumors tied the crime to Pacific Northwest lumber labor strife and a nationwide kidnap probe led by G men.
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George Weyerhaeuser
Ranson
Weyerhauser
Puget Sound
Percy Minnie
Seattle
Post Intelligencer
Luke S. May
St. Paul
Minn
Weyerhaeuser
Pacific Northwest
Tacoma
Charles F. Urschel
Police chase linked to $500000 Balm quarry mystery
Police pursued a mysterious motor car late today as they searched for a possible connection to the Balm quarry case involving a half million dollars. No further details were provided.
Board appoints two new staff, approves bus purchase
Board OKs Charlotte McKinney and Florence Craighead appointments but not placed yet. It authorizes two 65 passenger buses with bids due by June 5. Plans to buy land in front of Sophia school from Clara Polk to improve frontage. All members present except O D Bostle who misses meeting due to his sister’s death.
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Charlotte McKinney
Florence Craighead
Sophia School
Chambers
Leaders Confer on NRA Extension Amid Senate Talks
Leaders confer with senators Tuesday night as conferees agree to changes in the extension plan. Rob inson warns house members to limit actions to extending the NRA for 14 months and to prohibit price fixing. Chairman Harrison urges minimal house amendments and says the senate will decide what passes.
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Senate
Robinson
House
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Wheat Program Wins Approval
Partial returns from 22 of 37 wheat states show strong support for continuing the AAA wheat adjustment program in 1936. Early tallies indicate about seven to one in favor, with Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska posting large yes margins while other states show mixed results.
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Associated Preas
AAA
Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Far West
Oregon
Midwest
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
States
Raleigh Ballot Debate Names Major City Ticket
Three Raleigh progressives listed two rival slates for city offices. Citizens ticket for mayor G F Winebrunner recorder Pierce Brown councilmen A M McMul lin J C Knight P B Brown John Birch Sexton Smith. Progressives for mayor H J Oram recorder Miss Linnie L White councilmen Claude Webb Ray Bowling Dr V A Christian A Harsh J H Clower. The present mayor of Lester is Pierce Brown while G S Richardson is recorder.
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Gressives
Citizens
G. F. Winebrunner
Pierce Brown
A. M. MccMullin
J. C. Knight
P. B. Brown
John Birch
Sexton Smith
H. J.oram
Lester
G. S. Richardson
Curfew Rules Set by Beckley Police
Beckley will enforce curfew rules starting this week with Police Chief Dick Lewis announcing. Children under 15 may not be on city streets after 9:30 p.m. unless with a parent or guardian, through Oct 1. From Oct 1 to May 1, they must stay off streets after 8 p.m. to reduce juvenile arrests for theft.
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Beckley
Dick Lewis
Chief Lewis
Polilce Department
Pruntytown
Beckley Church Services and Revivals Schedule
Community churches list services at several congregations in Beckley with Sunday schools at 9:45 to 10:00 and morning sermons at 11:00. The Methodist Temple outlines church school 9:45 and worship 11:00 with revival plans and a Bible school starting in June. First Church of God notes Sunday school 10:00 and morning service 11:00 with no evening service.
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F. L. Shannon
M. A
B. D. Sprague
Cranberry
First Church OF God
South Oakwood Avenue
J. B. Williams
Local Churches Schedule in Raleigh Area
A Raleigh church listing outlines Sunday and midweek services for several congregations including St John s Baptist Church Central Street Baptist Church New Covenant Holy Church Welcome Baptist Church First Baptist Cranberry Morning Star Baptist Church United Holiness Church Baptist Morning Valley North Buckley Ebenezer Baptist Church Church of God Apostolic and an Army to Meet life saving army youth council meeting at 3 p m with lecture at 7 30 p m.
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St, John's Baptist Church
Raleigh
W. M. Jackson
C. W. Montgomery
Carrie ‘Dow
Woman's Missionary Society
Ida Goodwin
Willing Workers Meeting
Viola Zrans
House of God
ARMY
Life Saving Army
Young People Council
Local Church Services and Graduation Sermon Plans
The First Methodist Episcopal and First Christian Church schedule Sunday services on May 19 1935 with 9 45 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m worship at the Methodist and 9 30 a m Sunday school 8 00 p m baccalaureate sermon at Woodrow Wilson High School by Dr Ritchie Ware There is no evening service at either church and several midweek activities are listed including junior choir practice and Anchor Class meetings.
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Christian Endeavor
Raleigh
Woodrow Wilson High School
Ritchie Ware
The
Christian Church
Methodist Temple Methodist Episcopal Church
South So. Kanawha
Church Street
Henry L. Clay
E. F. Cooper
Jesus
Intermediate League
Pero
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South Heber St
J. E. Bird
First Christian Church
Ware
Pleniac
Tor
Baptist Plan Mt Hope Meet in Southern West Virginia
Baptist young people workers and officers from three associations in southern West Virginia will meet at Mt Hope Baptist Church on Friday May 31 at 3 30 p m. Edwin Phelps general secretary of the Baptist Young People's Union of America will speak on problems facing such work. The session ends at 9 30 p m with a 6 30 p m group dinner hosted by Mt Hope B Y P U Lyle Herod Summersville vice president of the state union will attend the conference.
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Baptist Young People's
West Virginia
Mt. Hope Baptist Church
Edwin Phelps
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Raleigh
Greenbrier
Rock Castle
Lyle Herod
Summersville
State Union
Disabled Veterans Elect West Virginia Commanders
The West Virginia Disabled American Veterans annual convention closes after electing Dr. Charles E. Marshall of Parkersburg as department commander, succeeding Dr. R. H. Leu of New Martinsville. New officers include H. C. Perrine Wheeling senior vice commander and Emery J. Drinko Paden City junior vice commander.
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Associated Press
Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia Organization of the Disabled American Veterans
Charles E. Marshall
R. H. Leu
New Martinsville
H. C. Perrine
Wheeling
Emery J. Drinko
Paden City
James Busmeiser
Buckhannon
Fred A. Nichols
Fayette Baker
Clarksburg
R. Ritter
Huntington
E. C. Verely
Pennsylvania Troopers Win Interstate Matches
The Pennsylvania state police won the interstate intercollegiate shooting matches with 1,474 points of 1,500. Michigan state police took second with 1,470, New Jersey third with 1,467, West Virginia also 1,467 but fourth due to New Jersey’s higher rapid-fire score. Delaware and Hudson railroad police were fifth at 1,460. Burtner, Hall, and Orzechowski tied for top individual with 298 of 300.
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Associated Press
Trenton
Ned
Pennsylvania
Michigan State Police
New Jersey State Police
West Virginia
New Jersey
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Police
Burtner
Pennsylvania State Police
Hall
Orzechowski
Goitre Warning Prompts Home Treatment Offer
Battle Creek goitre expert warns that sufferers often overlook the danger and urges treatment at home. The Physicians Treatment and Advisory Co proposes free illustrated book by mail to those who send their name to Suite 940 E, 65 Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Battle Creek
Physicians Treatment and Advisory Co
Michigan Ave
Michigan
Adv
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Kidd Farms
Parents
Trousseau
Katherine Leary Bond
New York
Paul Spencer Clapp
Columbus
Atiitles
Efal Printing
Depa
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley Presbyterian
Central Street Baptist Church
East Beckley
S. A. Abrams
Anna Anderson
B. CG. Noel
Philip ¥ F. King
Aliss Rosetta Payne
J. W. Givens
NEW Covenant Holy Church
A. W. Russell
Mabel Spencer
Nelcome Baptist Church
East Park
B. I. Witten
W. R. Woodson
Winding Gulf Association
Rev. Woodson
First Baptist Church
J. A. Adams
Leslie Call
L. Nichols
Missionary Society In Charge
Morning Star Baptist Church
Turkey Knob
L. H. Moore
Bertran Moore
Jora Miles
United Holiness Church
G. W. Hairston
T. Crawford
H. Dee Bols
J. Crittenden
Morning Valley Church
Affinity
J. A. Jackson
Lea Alexander
North Buckley
D. C. Hunter
W. B. Wilson
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Philip F. King
J. S. Butts
Church OF God Apostolic Beckley
M. Gravely
J. R. Smoot
James M. Hayes
Gilbert Gerhold
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Baptist Plan
Mt. Hope
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