Citizens Protest Deer Slaying in Wyoming County
Citizens in Pineville voice strong indignation over deer slayings in Wyoming County. Reports say three deer found slain near Pineville Baileysville and Lambert Branch with possible dog involvement. Forest Ranger Shube Smith notes two deer found dead on Lambert Branch and authorities unclear if hunters or dogs caused deaths. Community plans organize to oppose deer killings as about 40 deer have been released in the county by the conservation commission.
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Pineville
Baileysville
Shube Smith
Lambert Branch
Guy
H. C. Blakely
Guyandotte River
Wyoming County
Guyan~ d
Conservation Commission
Judge Advocates Pay For Squires Dinner Talk
Judge Benjamin Lender advocates ending the island fee system in Allegheny County and appointing 15 aldermen or justices of the peace on salary to handle duties. Judge Lencher lauds aldermen for honesty and lawful conduct and praises Maj. Lynn G. Adams for highway arrest guidance. Admiral Foote also praised. A motion to disapprove terms of bailment leases and long installments for appliances and furniture was referred for discussion.
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Pittsburgh
Alsheny County
Benjamin Lender
Y. MC
Lencher
Allegheny County
Justices of the Peace
Elas
Maj
Lynn G.adams
State Police
Adams
Admiral Foote
Retail Credit Luncheon Club
Hello Phrase Provokes City in Rural Tone
A Chicago editor tested a visiting cowhand’s advice to greet strangers. Reports from his reporter describe a set of city encounters including a stout elderly woman with a pop eyed stare, a Madison Street bum asking for two bits, a pretty stenographer’s puzzled reply, an obese businessman’s startled pause, and a schoolboy’s confused greeting. The piece casts light on urban reactions to rural cordiality.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Madison Street
Hlo
Snow Storm Grips Beckley and Raleigh County
A winter storm blankets Beckley and Raleigh County with snow as temperatures hover near zero. Cars skid on slick roads with no reported major accidents, while observers note rising temps into the week. The Beckley weather scene is captured behind the Beckley Newspapers building by Herbert Taylor.
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Beckley Newspapers
Herbert Taylor
Picture Shop
L. A. Mauck
Mercury
Rotarians To Organize Scouts In Pineville
Pineville Rotary Club meets at Pineville High School to plan starting a Boy Scout troop in town. A committee including Dr H C Blakely, Joe Shipman, and H E Crews will set definite steps. Thirty dollars has been raised to start the scout group. The club also plans a community Christmas tree with committees to handle details. President A A Browning briefed members. Judge R D Bailey and George M Noltey spoke as guests. Weekly meetings are set for Mondays at 6 o clock with alternating dinners from the Woman's Club and Ladies Aid Society.
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R. D. Bailey
George M. Noltey
Pineville High School
O’colok
Woman's Club
Ladies Aid Society
Smithy Cleared Of Murder Count In Kentucky Case
MIDDLESBORO Ky A hill country blacksmith Redmond Rains 50 was freed today of a murder charge tied to the death of Frank Baker and his brother Roscoe Baker from 1917 The state revived the case two months ago with Henry Baker fighting the marriage between Rains and Lizzie Baker Now tried only for Frank Bakers death Rains testified he shot both men after Baker beat him and Roscoe moved toward his hip pocket He later married Lizzie and returned to town. He still faces a murder charge in Roscoe Bakers death.
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Associated Press
Middlesboro
Hill Country
Redmond Rains
Frank Baker
Rains
Henry Baker
Roscoe
Law’s Holiday Difficulties Cause Chestnut Roast
In Magistrate W. R. Haga’s court a holiday mood led to a roasted chestnut feast. Passersby stopped by, while the magistrate enjoyed the smell and scene until stableman Bill Worley burned his fingers on a hot chestnut.
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Register
Itmann
W. R. Haga
Bill Worley
Pennsylvania considers exemptions to 44 hour week law
The Department of Labor and Industry hears petitions from printers and milk dealers seeking exemptions as the new 44 hour week law, which takes effect December 1, faces possible constitutional challenge. Willis F. Daniels for the Milk Dealers Association urges relief, while printers’ exemption faces opposition from John Edelman. William N. Hardy notes the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association has filed appeals, and Morris Watson Earl Woman of Reading, vice presidents of the American Newspaper Guild, present a joint statement opposing the exemptions.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pensylvania
Department of Labor and Industry
Willis F. Daniels
Pennsylvania
John Edelman
Committee For Industrial Organization
William N. Hardy
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association
Cization
Morris Watson
New York
Earl Woman
Reading
American Newspaper Guild
Shriners Attend Charleston Shrine Ceremonial
Mullens reporters note Nash Bailey A C Early and R W Doss attended the Shrine ceremonial in Charleston Friday night as part of the statewide gathering.
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Register
Mullens
Charleston
Nash Bailey
A. C. Early
R.W. Doss
Hallowe'en prank leads to fatal accident in Antioch Ohio
In Antioch Ohio a Halloween prank hid a farmer's wagon causing it to run over two men. one man died and another was injured as the wagon broke loose. Nearby, Mrs. M W Pelarke of Superior Montana reported a large black bear pawing her garden at dawn, prompting her to shout for it to go away.
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Antioch
M. W. Pelarke
Superior
Mont
Associated Press
Bailey Jr. Tops Huntsmen in Virginia Bird Hunt
Hunters returning from a two day trip in Virginia brought back many birds. W C Bailey Jr. led with 36 of the 65 birds killed by the party. The group included Judge R D Bailey, Robert Bailey, Fred H Shannon, Clyde Holloway, Claude Smith, and Theodore Bailey.
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Register
Pineville
Virginia
W. C. Bailey, Jr
Bailey
R. D. Bailey
Robert Bailey
Fred H. Shannon
Clyde Holloway
Claude Smith
Theodore Bailey
Seven Mothers Attend Clinic in Wyoming
Seven mothers attended the well baby clinic led by county health nurse Ona Haselbacher. She lamented the low turnout though four mothers traveled from Fanneck. A prenatal clinic is planned for Glen Rogers on December 14.
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Register
Wyoming
Ona Haslebacher
Fanneck
Glen Rogers
Scarlet fever cases reported in Mullens area
Five scarlet fever cases were reported in the county this week by the county health department. The patients include Mrs. Link Pedigo and three members of her family, Glen Rogers, and Ruth Blankenship of Mullens. Doctors are urged to report all communicable diseases promptly.
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Mullens
Link Pedigo
Glen Rogers
Ruth Blankenship
Health Department
Timber Accident Injures W. M. Ritter Worker
Isaac Goodwin of W. M. Ritter Lumber Company suffered a fractured jaw and lost a tooth when struck by a timber yesterday. He was taken to Wylie Hospital for treatment.
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Register
Maben
Isaac Goodwin
W. M. Ritter Lumber Company
Wylie Hospital
Helen Stover Improves After Hotel Fall Hospital Release
Helen Stover who suffered a concussion in a fall at a hotel last week was released from the hospital today. Her condition was reported to be much improved.
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Register
Mullens
Helen Stover
Railroad line uses pilot car to move freight
ABERDEEN S D Farmers and business men revived the Mound City and Eastern railroad to meet local needs operating 18 miles of track between Leola and Mound City. They cut operating expenses by 40 percent with a simple pilot car devised by W W Rabey and built from an old flatcar. The car uses a motor truck backed into shafts with front wheels carried in a cradle above the rails and rear wheels on the rails without flanges to guide it.
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Aberdeen
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Leola
Mound City
Mound City and Eastern Railroad
W. W. Rabey
Wedding Anniversary List From Old Newspaper
The article lists traditional anniversary gifts by year from first year paper to seventy-fifth stone, detailing paper calico muslin silk wood iron copper bronze pottery tin crystal china silver and more rare gems for milestone anniversaries.
Mullens to Name Volunteer Fire Chief After Truck Order
Mullens mayor says three applicants from outside the county have applied for the volunteer fire chief job after announcing a new fire truck purchase. He will likely appoint a local head once the Roanoke delivered truck arrives, with a trip planned to check shipment.
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Roanoke
Early
Dance At Milam Draws About 200 Attendees
Glen Rogers reports approximately two hundred persons attended Milam High School’s alumni dance last night. Principal Charles Howers says the event, staged by the alumni association, raised funds for the school.
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Milam
Register
Glen Rogers
Milam High School
Charles Howers
Bailey Builds A School For The Cost Of Nails
Pineville staff writer reports Superintendent W. C. Bailey Jr claims a record in erecting a one room addition to Conley high school Goose Hollow. He notes the nails drive the cost while WPA labor backs the project and salvaged lumber from Basin gym. Foreman George W. Biggs oversees a two week completion if weather stays favorable.
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Register
Pineville
W. C. Bailey, Jr
Conley High School
Goose Hollow
Bailey
WPA
Basin
George W. Biggs
Seven Couples Seek To Marry In Pineville
County records show marriage license applications filed in the past two weeks. Couples listed include Joe Wall aged 19 and Lena Milam 17 of Stephenson, Floyd Price 21 of Glen Rogers with Opal Hurst 16 of McGraws, Leonard Lincoln Seigler 20 with Esther McDaniels of Itmann, Carl Ralph Wolfe 21 with Ruth Marie Turner 21 of Oceana, and Robert Robinson 33 with Mary...
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Register
Pineville
Population density noted for Rhode Island and residents named
The text lists residents Boyd aged 16 of Glen Rogers Herman Lee Epperly 22 of Sophia Pearlie Florence West 20 of Stephenson Tom Adams 45 and Bertha Robinson 25 of Ilmann. It remarks Rhode Island as the smallest state by area with the highest population density 644.3 per square mile.
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