George A. Frey of Monongah Dies After Prolonged Illness
George Arthur Frey, prominent Monongah resident and former road official, died at his home on West Fairmont Avenue after years of illness. A native of Preston County Virginia, he served as chief clerk for the Cam Tho office and was a respected citizen. He left a widow and children, with the community mourning his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arthur Fray
Vairmont
Frey
Bitalnens
Rochester
Zenmili Kniowis
Brwy
West Ad
Bran- Preston County
That County
Virginia
H. Prey
Jonson
Devuny
Prey
Who Was in the Car That Went Over Bank Last Night
A car left the road at Bhatt and Pensylvanis streets at 2:20 am crashing into a house owned by Guy Catova, injuring none of the family but prompting county officers to seek the owner of the vehicle recorded as 46 273. Mrs Catova and neighbors offered details while investigators trace ownership and the trio witnesses amid speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ul Arunk
Fides
Automoblin
Tomer of Bhatt
Pensylvanis Evenus
Guy Catova
Mra
Catova
Nhow
A. W. Mair
Calora
Thia
Lnboll
Reverend Asher Wins Tipreag 1 Amid Pledge Cards
The article reports Reverend Mr. Asher leading prayer and urging church members in several congregations including Highland Avenue Church and Central Ghrison to pledge participation in a choir. It notes weather mild, prayer meetings across the city, and tomorrow’s Presbyterian church service where Asher will preach. Adams Lane is urged to attend and a private word is promised for teams unable to locate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mighland Avenue
Pieming Chapel
Central Ghrison
M. J. South
Unicel Brethern
Oiter
Rithyr
Hia
Tabernacle
Presbyterian Church
Willem
Asher
Adams Lane
Anher
Kita
Baseball's Greatest Convention Opens in New York
The greatest convention of baseball begins in New York with officials from all professional branches gathering for a major program to reorganize the sport's government. Judge Landis presides as the newly appointed head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aanocator Prowa
New York
Doe
Judes B. M. Landis
Congress Debates End of Session Adjournment Plan
The House voted to adjourn on December 23 to speed the manual appropriations bill. A brief delay followed as Representatives Mandell and others sought a quicker path. The plan replaces a two week adjournment with an earlier return to session, shaping year end congressional business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Mandell
Howe
Tomble
Turbulent Morning at Soothesville Church Choir Practice
An account of a chaotic morning in a church setting with Dr Howard advising attendees, a major domo role, and tensions over choir seating and discipline. The report notes remarks by Judge Haymond and Owen McKinnay, with references to tax training and a funeral attended by Captain Holle J. Cealwy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McKinnay
Haywond
McKinnny
Daetor Howard
Tabernacle
Fairmont
Haymond
Myneit
Lelaure
Ouest
Howe
Scott
Adam
Howard
Hila
Holle J. Cealwy
P. J. King
Educators Plan Appeal to Legislature Over Teacher Shortage
West Virginia educators meet in Charleston to craft legislation addressing a statewide teacher shortage. Officials estimate 7,100 to 40,000 children taught by inadequately prepared instructors, with 1,200 teachers uncertified but active, and 529 to 2,900 schools lacking teachers in 26 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Charleston
Fairmont
Xeunion
Hoon
State Education Association
Atate
W. W. Treat
Elkins
C. @ Wilson
Palrmont Schools
J. B. Hill
West Virginia Obiocenity
Weederck
Haulston
Marshall College
Huntington
W. C. Cook
McDowell
Waller R Barnes
Bagheh
Fairment Stair Norial School
State
Homer Toothman
Marion County
8S. Jacobs
Mate Board of Education
Whosing
A. T. Stanforth
Shimeton
L. W. Musas
Grafton
D.C. Tabler
Mannington
J. A
Schoola
Morris P. Shawkey
State Board of Éducation
Tar Commissioner’s Office
Ita
Cm ‘Yaanos
Theo
Ant Teachara
Wisich
Ihorige
Hori
Stata
Pittsburgh tragedy ties wife and child to death
In McKeesport Bernard McAneny shot his wife and her four year old daughter Hila, injuring the child fatally. McAneny was captured soon after. A separate report notes two Black workmen burned and three injured in an explosion at the Indian Head Naval Powder Factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Og Ammodauearte Pitteburgn
Dee 11
Bernard McAneny
Hila
McKeasport
Bear Hett
Nochala Hospital
Lernart McAneny
Haluaien
Bia
McAneny
Pot
Arly Ody
McKeesport
Naval Powder Factory
Indian Head
France Burning, Much More Coal From America
Paris dispatch reports November coal imports with American shipments totaling 45 000 tons and English coal at 95 000 tons. The text notes France relying on American coal as competition increases, with prices cited in dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Paris
Public Service delay on Intrastate Switching Tariff case
Charleston December 8 1929 The Public Service Commission replies to an inquiry in case 1129 involving West Virginia Metal Products Corporation versus Baltimore and Ohio and Monongahela Railway. The letter notes the tariff purports to carry intrastate traffic but is limited in application and the commission refused to allow filing. Officials will inspect next week and a report is promised soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
West Virginia Metal Products Cororation
Baltimore and Ohio Failrom) Company
Monongahela Mailway Company
Baltimore and Olio Fale Oad
Menonga Sola Railway Company
Tari
Cua
Ofder
Hersin
Turitte
Commission
Public Service
Bernheims
Connell
Swiching
American Railways
Prass
C. W. Gibson
Baltimore and Ohio
Oxia
H. Marsh
Burglary case tied to stolen goods at Falcomat Pharmacy
sheriff's office recovers items stolen in a burglary tied to Melvin Smith and Maud Dice, including boxes and brushes. evidence links two suspects to the thefts described at length, with valuables valued around $51.25. case progresses as officers search a Pennsylvania Avenue residence and present recovered property to Jasekinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Dice
Melvin Smith
EO. Jones
Melvin
Driver
Falcomat
Marcellus Sackwon
Ha Parmacy
Bovers
Dim Barrett
Jasekenon
Pena
Pennsylvaania Avenue
Peck
Japan Arms Disarmament Debate Amid US Armament Rise
EVA Dec 11 Japan cannot cut armaments while United States increases. Viscount Jabli of the Japanese delegation declared during disarmament talks that the question faced the arms committees this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United Staten
Bera Viscount Jabli
Quake Rips Albania Destruction Across Tetelent District
Reports from Rome describe a violent earthquake leveling villages in southern Albania. An Axio news dispatch says two hundred people were killed and about 15,000 left homeless. The message notes broad devastation across the Tetelent district amid aftershocks and international concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tetelent
Albania
Greek plebiscite notices prompt envoy intrigue
An obscure report from Lucerne details Greek political maneuvering around a plebiscite invitation. It mentions Professor G surett and military figures Captain S Paparrigopoulos and Con Uno’s aide de camp, tied to alleged profits from the return of a Greek government official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D'Annunalo
Rome
Doc
Quareno
Tisligh
D'munato
BT Associated
Lucerne
G. Surett
Minteter
Cichiot Advicar
pro-Germis
S. Paparrigopoulos
Grek Navy
Con Uno
Aide de
Constantine
Constantinest
Palmer Teles About Dawes and Radical Movements
A desultory report covers Palmer’s discussion of Dawes and anti radical campaigns. It notes Attorney General Pelmer detailing a department library on radical movements and foreign language doctrines. The piece references Communist and Anarchist influence in the United States and government efforts to curb radical agitation, with continued discussion indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Pelmec Iin
Cnual
Mgr Pelmer
Department of Tustin
Aiduird
Ncaamy
Fjalda
Maya
Peinem Grote
United States
Béus
Notte
Saya Inclicen
Alded
Jet Habor
Mentizigs
Mir Merays
Hater
Amertcn
Valmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greece
Soule
George A. FE
Moningah CO
Fair- *Mont
Sterling
Smeijiend Room
Bnat‘Adirosa Box W. &D
West Virginian
PrnoRntTon
School of Dancing
Iers
Thornton
Tyrone
Mr. Lane
EL J
Robin
Doctor Howard
Uncle Sam
Quakc
Aldania
Harvey
Marioni Manon
Association of Bath
George Harvey
Dove Ad- Minera
Coloe
U. 5
Wileson
Americas
League of Nations
Senate
Walsh
Bemocray
Montana
Cruiser
Naval
Greecs
Palmer
Dawes
Departmentsat Justice
Aie
Chris
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!