Election Still Slated Mayor Says No Attempt Made to Prevent It
Fayetteville Mayor Frank Brazie denies efforts to stop the September 7 special election on retaining the liquor store. He cites no action beyond a newspaper item noting a petition shortfall, though 709 voters are registered, the largest in the county seat, and liquor store gross sales exceed $100 daily.
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Register
Fayetteville
Frank Brazie
Liquor Commission
Charleston
Detroit man admits killing best friend's daughter
Joseph Jacobs, 45, confessed killer of Eveleyn Meek, ten year old daughter of his best friend, and was sentenced to life in prison with hard labor. Circuit Judge Harry B. Keidan spoke after Jacobs pleaded guilty to first degree murder, noting sobs and statements of insanity.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Joseph Jacobs
Harry B. Keidan
Jacobs
Eveleyn Meek
Courthouse to Receive Light Paint in Jail Renovation
Fayetteville sheriff J R Aliff announced jail improvements include painting the structure with a light color to improve light, aid sanitation, and support ongoing renovation. No completion date was given, but officials hope to finish this month.
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Register
Fayetteville
J. R. Aliff
Government travel costs far exceed A E F France trip
Representative Knutson of Minnesota says the government travel expense for 1936 1937 and 1938 will total 206000000, far more than the cost to send the A E F to France, and notes this does not include automobile main costs.
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Knutson
Minnesota
Screen Life In Hollywood: Virginia Grey in Bad Guy lead
Hollywood gossip notes Virginia Grey, once near Beery, earns a first lead in Bad Guy after years as a dancer and stand-in. Industry bustle grows with nine guide cars along Sunset. DeMille tests weapons for sound in The Buccaneer. Adolph Zukor admired for modesty among studio chiefs. June Lang plans cooking for husband Victorio Orsatti post current film. Katharine Cornell refusing two million offer to avoid final act. Thalberg behind a record bid news item.
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Dairy Awarded Grade A Label At Mount Hope Farm
Mount Hope Anglo Dairy Farm has regained permission to label its milk Grade A after earlier revocation. Sanitary engineer Z. H. Legg said repairs to milk houses and barns in Sand Branch near Fayetteville were completed and the farm will implement additional improvements.
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Fayette County
Z. H. Legg
Health Department
Angle
Deiry
Sand Branch
Legg
Empress of Japan War Paint Signals Pacific Voyage
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Japan prepared for the Orient voyage by painting large British flags on her top side so airmen can spot the ship from the air.
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Orient
School Parleys Start The Year With Conferences
The 1937-38 school year began August 27 with the first county teachers conferences announced by Superintendent W. W. Trent. Speakers from the department of education will appear at 15 institute meetings across counties including Jackson Pleasants Marshall and Kanawha. Several supervisors will address meetings in multiple counties. Dates for conferences span September through October with various locations listed. A separate government survey ranks Washington, D. C. as the highest cost city for a four person manual worker family, followed by San Francisco and Minneapolis, while Mobile, Alabama is the lowest.
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Department of Education
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Marshall
Kanawha
H. K. Baer
Wayne
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Grant
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Upshur
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Doddridge
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Martinsburg
Brooke
Wellsburg
Calhoun
Grantsville
Clay
Fayette
Fayetteville
Gilmer
Greenbrier
Lewisburg
Hampshire
Romney
Washington, D. C
United States
San Francisco
Minneapolis
Mobile
Ala
Vermin Prizes Delayed in Fayette County Contest
The Fayette County Hunting and Fishing association delays vermin killing prizes beyond the July 31 close. Assessor Karl K. Warden cites late judge reports and plans a September 24 meeting at Beckwith 4-H camp to award 62 prizes including $25 and $15 cash from the state conservation commission and other cash merchandise prizes from 60 local firms.
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Fayetteville
Fayette County
State Conservation Commission
High awards offered for killing wildcats or reporting laws
The contest awards 1000 points for killing a wildcat or for reporting a game law violation, with ten violations reported and punished. Five wildcats have been slain so far, while vermin lists include wildcats, house cats, foxes, hawks, turtles, snakes, crows, and rats. Judges were placed in communities by the association, and most have reported. Practically 4000 vermin pieces have been recorded as slain by contestants to date.
Mine equipment to be auctioned in Fayetteville
An order posted by a constable directs an auction sale of Fayette Smokeless Coal company goods. Items include three ponies, seventeen mine cars, two monitors, and 2400 feet of mine rail to satisfy claims of Midwest Steel company. The sale will go to the highest bidder.
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Fayetteville
Fayette Smokeless Coal Company
Midwest Steel Company
Rebuilding Battle Grounds Near Fayetteville
CCC workers in Fayetteville rush to finish Carnifax battle grounds repairs before the Sunday anniversary Sept 12. Roads are being repaired for motorists and improvised bleachers will be built. Musical features are planned as hundreds bring picnics. farm clubs will sell refreshments.
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Fayetteville
CCC
Carnifax Battlegrounds
Buy From A Furrier At Payne's Today And Tomorrow
A fur coat from Rosenberg's promises individuality with a garment made for you and a checked coat backed by an unconditional guarantee. The display is at Payne's today and tomorrow.
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Rosenberg’s
Payne's
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