Liquor clash roils Ohio as ads quit in spat
Ohio Gov. Davey and a Scripps-Howard newspaper chain clash over liquor policy. Technical adviser Babcock orders National Distillers products removed from state stores. Distillers withdraw ads, totaling about 50 000 monthly across 31 papers, amid claims of political influence and a cash register crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Carl A. Babcock
Ohio Liquor Department
National Distillers Corp
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Scripps-Howard
Babcock
James W. Miller
State Equor
Miller
Davey
Myrna Smith
National Distillers
Seagrams Distillers Corp
Schenley Products Corp
Washington
James M. Doran
Distilled Spirits Institute
W National Distillers Corp
New York
John C. Thompson
Ohio Liquor Control Board
Rjj. Dustman
National
Cash Register
Harold A. Rosene
General Advertising
Cleveland Press
Scripps- Howard
Frank Taylor
Scripps
Sanctions Move Toward Economic Blockade of Italy
The note urges Italy to halt aggression as the League of Nations plans a full economic blockade. A boycott of Italian goods, financial sanctions, and a shipping embargo on key products will take effect on a fixed date, with many speakers urging continued pursuit of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Augusto Vasconceilos
Portugal
Noble speeches open door to conciliation in war
The committee president asserted that the noble and generous speeches show the door of conciliation remains wide open and that he speaks for all in approving Britain and France’s efforts toward an early conclusion of the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Michelson Raps on Roosevelt and Brain Trust
Michelson quotes Johnson to attack the Roosevelt dollar and his chair, calling the currency a joke. He cites Roosevelt denouncing brain-trusters and argues a 1924 speech posits Roosevelt relies on a cross-section brain trust in Washington, centered on Roosevelt himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Roosevelt
Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Light Verdict Draws Bitter Debate In Raleigh County
The trial on a fatal shooting ended with a heated session as prosecutors urged a first degree murder verdict and defense sought self defense. Mrs Pusey described dragging and shooting her husband after a domestic quarrel. witnesses totaled about thirty as a large crowd watched. Court will resume Monday with trials of Herman Thomas Louis Brubeck and Homer Withrow Jr. set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Clarence Meadows
Hutchinson
Kilgore
Ralph” Starkey
Pusey
Starkey
East Beckley
Herman Thomas
Louis Brubeck
Homer Withrow, Jr
Blue Jay P T A Holds Halloween Program
Blue Jay WV P T A met Monday evening for a Halloween program by primary grades. Rev E H Ritchie led a devotional. Several new members joined. Ruth Payne hosted a school Halloween party for first and second graders and visiting children with games and refreshments. Names listed include Ruth Payne Kenneth Lawrenee Carter Kenneth Payne Patty McQuade Margaret McQuade Mary Grace Fourney Betty Farley Gloria Payne Griffin Lynch Jr. The local Christian Education board met with Rev Ritchie to reorganize electing Fred Small G P Richmond and Joan King. Fay ette Raleigh banquet attendees included Ella Shoemaker Joan King Eva Richmond Frances Farley Ruth Payne Geraldine Payne. Mrs Al Lilly and daughter noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. TE. A
Blue Jay
P.T. A
E. H. Ritchie
Ruth Payne
Hallowe'en
Kenneth Lawrenee Carter
Kenneth Payne
Patty McQuade
Margaret McQuade
Mary Grace Fourney
Betty Farley
Gloria Payne
Griffin Lynch Jr
Christian Education
Board of Christian Education
Fred Small
G. PF. Richmond
Joan King
Holt Attacks Old Dealers At Missouri Rally
West Virginia Senator Rush D. Holt addressed 2,500 Missouri Democrats vowing old dealers are attacked by ambulance chasers. He praised the New Deal farm program and urged stronger neutrality laws to keep America out of European affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Joplin
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Missouri
Lberty League
Hoover
Roosevelt
Holt
America
Roosevelt faces choice on private jobs or regulation
The article discusses President Roosevelt's challenge to boost private employment or pursue government controls. It notes industry opposition to voluntary recovery, potential revival of NRA, a 30 hour week idea, and links budget relief needs to expected private reemployment. It also mentions ongoing AAA commitments and related political-financial stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
Roosevelt
AAA
Supreme Court
Roosevelt's AAA stance seals its fate amid neutrality shifts
The article argues Roosevelt has declared AAA a permanent part of his program after calling it experimental, while abroad the United States moves toward severing trade with Italy and Ethiopia under neutrality policy. It notes Congress faces another session in two months and hints at strong moral suasion in policy.
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Roosevelt
Congress
AAA
League
Italy
Europe
United States
Ethiopia
Mabscott Shower Honors Mrs. G. H. Rice at Home
Mrs. Charles West entertained at a miscellaneous Halloween themed shower honoring Mrs. G. H. Rice. Guests included many local women and Misses Stella Davenport Minnie Brammer Billie Lemon Lillian Gadd Jeanett McMullin. Birth announced for daughter Yvonne to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker. Mrs. A. L. Lilly and son C. Al Lilly visited Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles West
G. H. Rice
Tony Ciatto
Phillip Fama
Sam Sparcino
Francis Comer
J. W. Black
Fred Lilly
J. W. Ingram
J. W. Lilly
Roxie Bower
Effie Hedrick
Eldridge Bolt
John Wilkies
Ernest Walker
W. H. Davenport
D. R. Sullivan
T. W. Lemon
Lada Ruble
James Kirk
D.lewis
Vaudie-Bower
W. A. Barker
Marie Brown
Joe Baker
Yvonne
Baker
Ellen Honea
A. L. Lilly
C. al Lilly
Hinton
Local Social Happenings and Visits Across Town
Thursdays Miss Sally Pugh visits Matoaka as guest of friends. Mr and Mrs D T Hundley and children spend weekend with Mrs Hundleys parents at Bellepoint. Ches Walker’s daughter ill at home. Derwood Lewis of Nellis visits his mother Mrs John Black. Mrs L B D Fink hosted Irl Fink of Beckley. Albert Lafon returns home after Pinecrest treatments. Dr and Mrs C H Fink and Hitch Thompson return from Deerfield Vales. J B Kirk injured falling at home. Eastern Star meeting in Fayetteville attended by several. Calvary Baptist church fall kick-off Tuesday. Mr and Mrs D Lewis and family relocate to Helen. Calvary Baptist services today at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev.ered Fineout in charge.
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Sally Pugh
Matoaka
D. T. Hundley
E. 4. Loflin
D. L. Hit
Anna Hutchinson
Eastern Star
Fayetteville
Calvary Baptist
Fineout
Mrs W L Jones hosts sewing circle gathering in Abney West Virginia
Mrs W L Jones hosts a sewing circle evening with sewing and card games at 6 30 PM. Refreshments are served. Attendees include Mrs C M Draper Mrs J H Davis Mrs J S Martin Mrs R E Loftin Mrs G R Jones Miss Anna Thomas Miss Irene Jones and hostess Mrs W E Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Jones
C. M. Draper
J. H. Davis
J. S. Martin
R. .E. Loftin
G. R. Jones
Anna Thomas
Irene Jones
W. E. Thomas
Social notes from Beckley and surrounding towns
Mrs R W Barnett with scarlet fever shopped in Beckley on Wednesday. Mrs Thomas of Woodpeck called on her daughter Mrs Glen Canady and Mr Canady on Thursday. Mrs C H Alderman and daughter Miss Ollie and Miss Anna Thomas visited Mrs Frankie Hayden of Sullivan on Thursday. Woody and Davis Bolen, sons of M Bolen, shopped in Beckley Monday. Edd Bolen of Affinity attended the box supper Thursday night. Miss Jean Law of Pearisburg was Monday night guest of Mr and Mrs C M Draper at bridge. C M Draper spent the weekend with relatives at Pembroke, Va.
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R. W. Barnett
Beckley
Thomas
Woodpeck
Glen Canady
Mr. Canady
C.H. Alderman
Ollie
Anna Thomas
Frankie Hayden
Sullivan
Raymond Farley
M. Bolen
Woody
Davis
Becklley
Edd Bolen
Afinity
Jean Law
Pearlsburg
C. M. Draper
Bridge
Pembroke
Automobiles Parade Opening 1936 National Show in New York
Motordam opens the 36th national automobile show at Grand Central Palace New York introducing 1936 models. Exhibits cover a wide range from Packard’s $5000 12 cylinder sedan to Willys’ $425 family sedan. Auburn Cord showcases retractable headlights and a new hood design with aerodynamics emphasis. Interior styling trends aim to lower body height and enhance comfort and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Motordam
Grand Central Palace
Packard
Willys
Toledo
Auburn
Cord
Automotive show highlights braking shifts and luxury trims
The exhibit notes brake relocations from right to left for several makes including Studebaker Packard Pierce Arrow La Salle Buick and Oldsmobile with Plymouth and Chevrolet pushing hydraulic systems. Duesenberg unveils a dash lever adjustable brake for varied surfaces. Pierce-Arrow features figured upholstery and a leather scent in its large Hroughman model priced at 6520 delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Packard
Pierce Arrow
la Salle
Buick
Oldsmobile
Plymouth
Chevrolet
Duesenberg
Pierce-Arrow
Helena Hit By Weather And Aftershocks
Partial continuation reports ongoing disruptions as aftershocks persist and normal activities attempt resumption. Ban on pub meetings noted while institutions adapt, with unusual preparedness measures and quirky local items like left handed classroom chairs and emergency messaging plans.
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Scripps - Howard Papers
Blue Jay, W.va
Liberty League
Fiat Top
Burley Farley
Clay Plumley
Beaver
John Crook
Mary Carter
Howard Carter
Charlie Hail
Skelton
Florence Fink
Clayton
John AlcQuade
W. Payne
Mabscott, W. Va
Abney
W. Va
Sewing Circle
C. B. Starling
Elmer Martin
R. BE. Loflin
Stamford
Koppers
James Pierce
Regbcy
Dan Donley
Paul
S. M. Corder
Pemberton
M. A. Hood
ART Dry Cleaners
Crab Orchard
United Mine Workers of America
Union
D. S. Lilly
Helena
Ors
Minnesota University
Yellowstone National Park
Long Island Railroad
Montauk Point
Mr. Bigsber
Eddie
Tessie
Seasee CL
Raleigh Radio & Refrigerator Company
Raleigh Radio & Refrigerator Co
Palace Theatre N
Kanawha St. Beckley
Bair
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