Choice of Referee And Judge Problem Of the Big Fight
Chicago experts discuss who will referee the Gene Turney versus Jack Dempsey heavyweight title bout at Soldier Field on September 22. The Illinois State Athletic Commission will name one referee and two judges, with the identities kept secret until ring side. Prominent officials considered include Joe Choynski and Jim Gardner, among others, as the commission weighs a last minute surprise.
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Charles W. Dunkley
Associated Press
Chicago
Gene Turney
Jack Dempsey
Soldier Field
RM E
Jude
Nines State Athletic Commission
Illinois
Joe Choynski
Dave Barry
Phil Collins
Jimmy Gardner
Davy Miller
Choynski
Commission
John C. Righeimer
The New Virginia Hand Laundry Ad
The New Virginia Hand Laundry offers hand work for fine linens and delicate garments with special attention to schools and inns One day service by 9 a m Will call for laundry in any part of the city Phone 494 W Plant in rear 4128 S Kent Boyd F Jackson proprietor advertisement from 1931
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Kent
Boyd F. Jackson
State Referee Rules Wrestle Championship Must Be Local
A world title bout requires a referee who is a state resident. The match officials include two judges and a challenger ready for a tight contest. Qualified referees must meet stricter standards than minor requirements like attire or a mere handshake.
Pastor Fills 13 Jobs In Month In New Monmouth
Rev. Mr. Simpson, pastor of First Baptist Church, spent a vacation month taking any hard job offered. He worked as a deckhand, fisherman, lobsterman, farm hand, clam digger, truck driver, mason, fireman, iceman, coal heaver, furniture mover, carpenter, and real estate agent. He gained weight, felt well, and urged other ministers to try the plan to stay connected with their congregations and God’s labor. Simpson is UVA and Princeton Theological Seminary educated and coaches Middletown Township High School football.
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Associated Press
New Monmouth
N. J
Rce Simpson
Auan
Simpson
University of Virginia
Princeton Theological Seminary
Middletown Township High School
Woman mill manager wins men's support
Pearl Rodman, president and general manager of a large North Carolina cotton mill, says experience lets women keep pace with men in industry. She explains she took over after her father's death, faced initial opposition, and now has full support in her Carolina mill.
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Associated Press
Monroe
N. C
Pearl Rodman
North Carolina
Carolinas
Winners of Special Prizes at Winchester Fair Announced
Announcement lists winners from Farmers and Merchants National Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester The fair praised bank cooperation while W R Legge led the excellent apple show and W B Barr oversaw a large poultry exhibit Credit goes to Mrs Grover Kinzey for the Middletown High School farm display and to multiple growers for notable corn and crop entries
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester
W. R. Legge
Handley School
W. B. Barr
Grover Kinzey
Middletown High School
Poison Ivy Invasion Across the United States
A historic notice explains poison ivy varieties from New Jersey to the Rocky Mountains. It details forms including vine and shrub, local names, and habitats. Contact causes itching and possible inflammation while contaminated gear and animals spread the plant.
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Washington
Kit Carson
Kentucky
United States
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Poultry Show Winners From Virginia and West Virginia
The list names winners in poultry and apple shows from Virginia and West Virginia. First place holders include S R Moler Shepherdstown and P C Randolph Millwood with various pen awards. Grand Champion Cockeral and Hen honors go to C Randolph and A Kogelsehats, with multiple exhibitors from Summit Point Martinsburg Winchester and nearby towns. Yorks Ben Davis Grimes Staymens Jonathans Delicious and other apple show silver goblets awarded to several growers.
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W. Va
Robert H. Hardesty
Summit Point
C. Randolph
Millwood
B. F. Rideout
Winchester
A. Kogelsehats
Martinsburg
S. B Miller
Shepherdstown
Yorks
John M. Steck
Ben Davis
H. Clay DeGrange
Grimes
Jno
C. Cather
W. J. Lupton
Jonathans
W.j.lup
Navy Withholds Aid Against Trans Atlantic Flight Plans
Washington 9 Sept Navy department bars participation or support in two trans Atlantic flight ventures. Acting Secretary Robinson revokes leave for two naval officers to join Rene Fouck on his proposed Atlantic crossing and declares no ships available to patrol routes for Brock and Schlee flight from the Orient across the Pacific aboard the Pride of Detroit, Rapid City, S. D.
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Washington
Navy Department
Prest
Robinson
Rene Fouck
Atlantic
Brock
Schlee
Pacific
Detroit
Rapid City
Coolidge Considers Aviation Policy After Ocean Flight Attempts
President Coolidge plans inquiry into recent trans ocean flying disasters to assess ways to make overseas aviation safer. He questions the value of government regulation and doubts a federal board would commit to funding an Atlantic flying expedition.
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Coolidge
Atlantic
Indiana Governor Indicted for Bribe Attempt
Indiana Governor Ed Jackson was indicted by the Marion county grand jury on conspiracy to commit a felony and attempt to bribe in a case tied to a $10,000 offer to former governor Warren T. McCray to name James F. McDonald Marion county prosecutor. Indianapolis Mayor John L. Duvall was also indicted under the corrupt practices act.
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Indianapolis
Ed. Jackson
Marion County Grand Jury
Warren T. McCray
John L. Duvall
Jackson
McCray
James FE. McDonald
Marion County
McCrary Indicted in Gery Charges Allegations
McCrary faced indictment on gery charges with alleged immunity from conviction promised McCray. Robert Marsh, former law partner of Gov. Jackson, is named in the same indictment along with George Coffin, Republican county Chairman.
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McCrary
McCray
Robert Marsh
Gov. Jackson
George Coffin
Republican
Experts See Larger Corn Yield Despite August Handicaps
Washington agriculture officials forecast a corn crop of 2 456 561 000 bushels for the year with a July estimate 71 000 000 bushels higher than August figures. The crop’s condition declined 4 5 percent to 74 2 percent of normal, but experts say the August reading does not reflect all crops. Spring wheat is seen at 1 000 000 and total wheat at 861 000 000 bushels with a yield above the five year average.
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Washington, Cae
Agriculture Department
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