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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17

measure would pass, and If l did
not think it best for you to vote
for a compromise, if you were
certain the $1,000 plan was DOOM
ed to defeat? I felt that some in
crease above what the Governor
recommended would be better
than no increase. Why then, did
you vote against the only two
compromise measures offered for
your consideration? Perhaps it is
good politics to stay in favor with
the state organization. When the
new office holders took over in
this county, not a single one Of
them, or any Of their deputies,
were given any increase in SAL
ary abooe what their predecess-
ors had been paid. However, it
has recently been brought to my
attention that the Compensation
Board in letter to Charles P.
Mullins, asked him to request the
Dickinson County Board Of Su-
pervisors to recommend an in
crease in salaries for certain of
his deputies, and I am informed
that you plan to- serve as one. 1
am just wondering if there could
be any connection between this
action of the Compensation Board
and your negative vote for in
creased pay for teachers above
what the Governor recommended?
If there is no connection, I am
wondering why the deputy COM
missioner and the sheriff depu-
ties were not also recommended
for increased salaries?
I have always supported you
and worked for you in all your
political undertakings, and the
first time I ask you to vote an
increase in teachers salaries,
am informed that you vote ''nay."
l wish you every success in
your strenuous efforts to further
increase salaries of Dickinson
County teachers.
Your truly,
JAMES M. SKEEN,
Superintendent.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17
BEAR PEN NEWS


Mrs. Barbara Kendrick called
at the home of John Kendrick on
Sunday.
Mrs. Flora Mullins is visiting
her mother, Mrs. w. R. Robinson.
Bonnie Stanley spent Thursday
night at the home of Garland
Stanley.
Miss June Raney visited her
sister, Mrs. Ival Stanley, Friday.
Uncle Dick Mills spent Sunday
night with John Kendrick and
family.
Hayes Kendrick and Alfred
Coleman attended the show at
Clintwood Saturday.
Alfred Coleman visited at the
home of Jim Artrip over the week
end.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17

in a letter to Virgil Skeen, you
clearly stated that you resented
such action on the part of the
School Board, and that the let
ter was prepared by Virgil F.
Skeen. I am asking you to prove
such accusations. 1t was thorough
ly approved by the School Board
and other public spirited citizens
Why should you, as a representa-
tive of Dickenosn County, resent
action of the School Board in ask
ing for more pay for teachers?
This resolution merely asked you,
so to speak, mot to sell our chill
dren of Dickinson County down
the river for political expedien-
cy." Did the shoe pinch?
understand that in letter to
Charles P. Mullins treasurer of
Dickinson County in reply to a
written request for you to vote
for the $1,000 increase, that you
did not want me to bring pres
sure on you to vote for this in
crease. However, you were asked
to vote for increased pay for
teachers on my part, and I am
wondering if any pressure was
brought to bear on you in Rich
mond to vote against any increase
in pay above what Gov. Darden
recommended. From which end of
the State do you prefer pressure
to be brought? Did you attend
the meeting called by Coy. OAR
den the night before the Appro-
priation Bill was presented to the
General Assembly? Did anyone
ask you to support the Governors
increase and that increase only?
If not, why did you go back on
your promises? Who put you in
your present position? Political
leaders in Eastern Virginia, or
the voters of Dickinson and Buch
anan counties?
On your first trip to Dickinson
county after the opening of the
General Assembly, did you not
tell me privately that you doubt
ed if the $1,000 teacher-pay unit
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
TARPON News

Kathleen Beverly, Jean Null
ms. Mildred Holbrook and Pvt.
Sanford Gourley attended the
Junior Senior party at Haysi
High School Thursday night.
MIR. and Mrs. Bud Deel, Roy
Mullins and Mrs. Dulcene Mullins
left Wednesday for Detroit.
Mrs. Robert Frazier has been
in the hospital for several days.
Pvt. Sanford Gourley is home
from Camp Croft, S. C. on fur
Tough.
Sgt. Parker Wright. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Rufus. Wright, is spend
ing a few days at home. He has
been somewhere in the Pacific.
Junior Phillips of the Navy is
also home.
columbus Delaney's daughter
and husband, from Norfolk, have
been at home for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banner Newber-
ry were in Haysi Saturday to see
a dentist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wright
moved into their new home Sat-
urday.
A. D. Holbrook and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Burchett at
tended the temperance meeting at
Haysi Sunday.
Fred Stallard came to see his
father, Uncle Bee Stallard, Sun
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Luther. Wright
and Mrs. Carson Rose called at
the home of A. D. Holbrook on
Thursday. The ladies quilted a
quilt.
Uncle Alex Mullins is still on
the sick list.
Virgil Hughes and family Of
Welch, w. Va, stopped here Sun
day to see friends. Virgil has pass
ed his examination and will 60 to
the navy.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17
WANTED TO BUY

Old Radios and parts. Old types
with parts that can be salvaged
for use by Government. Old 1876
B-Pack type battery sets. Rea-
sonable prices. Write CT. Colly,
Leck, Va. authorized agent for
u. S. Salvage Dept.) &c St..
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17
HONEY CAMP BRIEFS

Pvt. Earl Lambert, from Gren-
ado Miss, is spending his fur
Tough here with homefolks and
friends.
Lester Branham, of the Navy,
spent his furlough here with his
parents and friends:
Mr.. and Mrs Josh Rose attend
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17
LONZA NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Walton Hurt, of
near Honaker, are spending few
days with their son, Edd Hurt.
Mrs. Martha Yates of Splash
dam spent Sunday night with Mr..
and Mrs. E. S. Price.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17
"LISTEN TO THE VOICE
OF PROPHECY''

The voice Of one crying in the
wilderness makes straight the
way of the Lord.-W.L.W. Gin
cinnati Mutual System) each
each Sunday morning at $3.50 and
$50 a. m. At pd
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-02-17
An Open Letter
paid Publication)
February Is, 1914

Hon. A. R. Singleton.
House of Delegates,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Rene:
In the light of previous prom
Uses, I noted with interest your
vote few days ago against the
Dodd and Spiers appropriation
bill. The Dodd amendment would
have increased the appropriation
to $1,000 per teacher unit for each
year of the biennium; the Spiers
amendment would have fixed the
appropriation at 5000 per teacher
unit for each year of the bien-
mum. Your vote helped to defeat
both of these amendments.
These amendments provided
for increased payment for teach
ers over and above the recommen
dalton of Governor Darden and
yet you voted against the only
two specific plans offered for in
creased teachers pay above OAR
den's recommendation. At the
January meeting of the Dicken-
son County School Board, you ap-
peared before this Board at my
request and not only publicity
went on record favoring the SUI
perintendent of public instruc-
tons recommendation of $1,000
per teacher unit. but advocated
that the State of Virginia take
over all Institutional costs. A few
days prior to the introduction of
the appropriation Bill in the Vir-
ginia Assembly, E. C. Smith,
president of the Dickinson Edu-
cation Association, received a let
ter from you stating that you
were doing all you could to help
increase teachers salaries. Fol-
lowing this statement, you voted
against the only two amendments
which directly provided a way
whereby salaries could be raised
above Gov. Darden's recommen-
dalton.
A resolution of the Dickinson
Counyt School Board at its Feb
ruary meeting asked you to vote
for the $1,000 teacher-plan, and
Evening star., 1944-12-14
Earl I. Ragan, Veteran
Attorney Here, Dies

Earl T. Ragan, attorney for nearly
rs years with Standard Brands, INC,
here and in New York, died Mon
day night at Doctors Hospital after
an illness of two days. He lived at
4402 Veazey street NV.
Mr.. Ragan was born near Des
Moines, Iowa, and came here in 1905
to accept a position as chemist with
the Agriculture Departments Bu-
reau of Chemistry. He later worked
as an attorney for the Patent Office,
and shortly after the World War
joined Standard Brands, Inc.
He was graduate of Drake Uni
versity and of the Washington Col
lege of Law here, and was mem
ber of the National City Christian
Church.
Funeral services will be held at
pm. tomorrow at the Hines funeral
home, 290l Fourteenth street NV,
with the Rev. j. Warren Hastings of
the National City Cheristian Church
officiating. Mr.. Ragan's survivors
include his widow, Mrs. Emma B
Ragan of this city: two daughters,
Mrs. Vivian E. Barnard of Fort
Monmouth, N. j., and Mrs. Beulah
E. Holt of Arlington; a son, Earl
Gordon Ragan of Washington, and
five grandchildren.
Evening star., 1944-12-14
Walter N. Britain, 66,
FHA EmpIoye, Dies

Walter M. Britain, 66, of 1923
Connecticut avenue NV, an Office
manager with Federal Housing Ad-
ministration for the last eight years,
died Tuesday night at his home fol-
lowing a heart attack.
Mr.. Britain, a native of Wash
ington, was a graduate of George
town University. He was employed
for many years by the Pennsylvania
Railroad as an accountant.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Ethel Florence Britain; daugh-
ter, Mrs. Victor Manych; a son,
1t. Comdr. M. c. Britain, now on
duty in the Pacific, and a grandson,
Peter Britain.
Funeral services will be held at
1870 am. Saturday at Hines funeral
home, 2901 Fourteenth street NV.
Burial will be at Rock Creek Gene
terry.
Evening star., 1944-12-14
Jacob |. Nuber Dies;
Retired Tax Official

Jacob Louis Nuber, 81, of 1901
Concord avenue NV, retired Bu-
reau of Internal Revenue Official,
died today at Georgetown Hospital
after a long illness.
Mr.. Nuber was born and educated
in Newark, Del. He came to the
District so years ago. He was en-
ployed as a bookbinder with the
Evening star., 1944-12-14

Government Printing ONCE and
later transferred to the Commerce
Department. From there he went
to the revenue bureau, where he
became chief of one of the divisions.
He retired from Government service
in 1896.
Mr. Nuber served as a trustee of
Calvary Methodist Church for "a
years. He became treasurer of the
church in 1922
Survivors are his widow, Mrs.
Mary A. Nuber; three sons, Capt.
Horace D. Nuber, U. S. NJ, stationed
in Washington; Ralph E. Nuber,
with the War Production Board
here, and Jacob Louis Nuber, jr.,
superintendent of the Lake Erie
Cincinnati Bus Co. of Dayton, Ohio
Evening star., 1944-12-14

the association that the company
was doing an average Of $4,000
more business month than usual
with $50 less pieces of equipment In
use due to labor shortages.
It was unanimously decided by
the members to purchase another
Series G Bond, bringing the face
value of War Bonds owned by the
association to $500. A Nominating
Committee and an Auditing Com
mittee were elected at the meeting,
which was held in the Woodbridge
Library and conducted by President
Charles F. Green.
Evening star., 1944-12-14

petitioned the commission to relax
the zoning regulations "for the
emergency period and six months
after" but decided to change its
stand after the commission in
formed it Of the difficulties which
would be encountered by such a
measure.
Membership in the Rhode Island
group rose to 1,005 last night with
the admission of 38 new members.
The Capital Transit Co. was COM
mended for its service in the North
east area after L. M. Carver, street
supervisor for Capital Transit, told
Evening star., 1944-12-14
Schweinhauf Confirmed
By Senate for Bench Posi-

The Senate yesterday, by unani-
nous consent, confirmed the NOM
ination of Henry A. Schweinhaut
to be an associate justice Of the
District Court, to fill a vacancy
caused by the death Of Justice Os-
car r. Luhring.
Mr.. Schweinhaut has served on
the legal staff Of the criminal divi-
sion Of the Justice Department since
Evening star., 1944-12-14
Rhode Island Ave. Citizens
Reverse Stand on zoninq

The Rhode Island Avenue Citi-
zens' Association last night voted to
refrain from appealing a recent
order by the Zoning Commission
prohibiting multiple-family use OF
single-family homes in Glass A re-
stricted areas.
The association previously had
Evening star., 1944-12-14

1886 and formerly was an assistant
United States attorney for the Dis
trict.
Approval of the nomination had
been urged last week by large
group of Washington lawyers, in
cluding Republicans and Democrats,
appearing at a hearing conducted
by Senator Chandler, Democrat, Of
Kentucky. The report of the Sen
ate Judiciary Committee supporting
confirmation was unanimous.
Don't sell America short-buy
more War Bonds and keep the
ones you have.
Evening star., 1944-12-14

and = brother, George H. Nuber Of
Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. Saturday at Calvary Methodist
Church. Burial will be in Rock
Greek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-12-14


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Evening star., 1944-10-20

on THE AIR TO-DAY.
WRC. 8:30-DorofhY Lamour visk Duffys.
VOL. S:30-1hs life Of George N. Cohen
dramailsd.
W0p, 9:00-Robert BenehIsy matches viii,
and witilesms with the gang.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
Good and welfare

The water plant merit system ordi-
mi was again brought to the floor
and after considerable discussion, a com
mittee was appointed to analyze anne
ana to seek legal advice if they so thought
necessary. Brothers Britten, Enquist
and Yeager were appointed on the COM
mittee.
E R. BRITTEN, Sec.-Treas.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
News of Great Falls
Building Trades Council
Regular meeting of June 8, 1914.

Regular meeting of June 8, 1914.
Communications
Minutes Of the Cascade County Trades
g. Labor Assembly were read and filed.
From Alfred c.. Funk, local veterans
employment representative Of the War
Manpower commission, enclosing a copy
of the veterans report showing the latest
data as of June 1 on the Veterans m
ployment, etc. Filed.
From the Operating Engineers Local
No. 1877 regarding vacation with pay for
all of the employees of political sub-divi-
sions such as city and county employees.
They ask our cooperation in securing
these political subdivisions a weeks
vacation yearly with pay. Motion made
and carried to concur in their request
and that a committee composed of Bros.
Yeager, Britten and Enquist be appointed
to act on the matter.
From the state fish and game COM
mission in answer to our letter regarding
free licenses to members of the armed
forces home on furlough. Letter filed.
From the Operating Engineers Local
No. 1877 regarding the water plant merit
system. They suggest a committee from
each of the central labor bodies be APP
pointed to take action in analyzing the
merit system. Motion made and carried
to concur in this suggestion.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
LABOR MUST SUPPLY
THE SECOND 'FRONT.'!

Said one American dOughb0T as me
clambered up the beach:
boy, they can't stop us! We've got
more fire power than anybody ever heard
of beforel'
And they have that fire power because
American labor worked hard with nan
agement and the armed services supply
organization to provide it. If arms can
win, victory is assured by the magnifi-
cent supply our troops have been fur
nished.
But the question does not end with
supplying this first battle for beachheads,
A vast stream of more arms must be con-
t~inually poured in, for requirements OF
the incalculable and inevitable waste Of
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
Report of Committees

The committee to meet Tony Ginn re-
ported they had met Mr.. CHM but found
a controversy they were unable to settle
and asked that the council as a whole
endeavor to s%traighten out the matter.
Motion made that Tony CHM and the
Sheet Metal Workers be notified to ap-
near in person at the next council meet
ing on June 18th to discuss the matter.
Motion carried.
The highway committee reported
meeting with the highway engineer ana
we're making progress and hope to make
a more thorough report soon.
The resolution committee reported that
they had sent copies of the resolution
to all state councils and that the engi-
neers had sent out 500 post cards to date
Motion made and carried that the secre-
tary be instructed to write the Governor
asking for an appointment for a COM
mittee in regard to calling a special SEES
sion of the Legislature.
The fair board committee reported on
a telephone conversation with MI war
den. chairman of the board, who stated
that all skilled labor used at the fail
grounds would come from the unions but
the common labor would be 500 from
the county and 500 from the union. Or
motion the committees report was ae-
cepted as progressing and the committed
continued. The plumbers requested tina.
member of their organization be added
to the committee. On motion Brothei
Davidson was appointed as a member o
the committee.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
war, and to supply new and growing
front with their millions of men.

Getting materials and arms to the
troops in the field is a separate branch of
military science, known as logistics. 1t
must take into account not only the 80
odd items Of personal equipment each
man must have, not only the special items
needed for particular units such as the
10000 needed by the Signal Corps and the
100000 needed by the Engineers-but the
100000 items required by the Ordnance
Department. These must all be there at
the right time. and in condition for use.
No matter how ably the Army and
Navy and Marine commands may plan all
this on paper, they cannot supply even
one thing, let alone the total, unless
LABOR DOES ITS PART.
It is automatic that modern war is a wal
between our industry and the industry OF
the enemy. That is why Germany is the
toughest foe, why Italy was so weak, and
Japan will be found to be easier to crack,
one we throw Il weight against it, than
many have supposed.
Therefore, the all-imperative necessity
for labor to stay on the job and work as
never before for victory. Every item Of
the hundreds Of thousands Of arms and
material, Of food, clothing and medicines,
from landing ships to surgical needles,
must be THERE-and at the right time.
In such a huge job, there are bound to
be mistakes, a certain amount of bungling.
But labor must do ITS share to reduce all
such things to a minimum, And as the
fate of the world hangs in the balance
with the lives of our boys on the fields Of
Europe, American labor has vowed to
work as never before to supply every
thing needed for victory.-Peoples World,
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
News of The Cascade
Trades & Labor Council

June III, 1874.
Meeting was called TO order at 800.
Roll call showed all officers present.
Credentials
From the Sheet Metal Workers for
Edward O'Neill.
From the Retail Clerks for Helen
Lench. on motion delegate elect was
obligated and seated.
The minutes of the previous meeting
we're read and approved.
Communications
From the selective Service System
Copy of bulletin on unemployment poll
eies of veterans of the present war. Re
ferred to Education Committee.
From E. C. Vawter, secretary of the
Montana Council for Progressive Politi-
cal Action, asking that every effort be
made to defeat the attempt to elimi-
nate the primary law. Labor must be
warned not to sign any of the petitions
which seeks the repeal of our direct pri-
mary law on the ballot at the next gen.
eral election. Motion to refer to Reso-
lutions Committee. Carried and so or
dered.
From E. C.. Vawter-Advising that the
Montana Council for Progressive Politi-
cal Action will hold its regular State
Conference meeting on June 18th at Il
a. m. at the Eagles hall at Great Falls
Placed on file.
From ]. S. Mcfarland State Fish anC
Game Warden, acknowledging u lettei
requesting the granting of free license
to members of the armed forces home OF
furlough and enclosing copy of lette.
sent Mill & Smeltermen, which state
that legislation would be necessary, and
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15

further, that such is not advisable. Filed.
From the Operating Engineers, sug-
costing that committees be set up by
the Assembly and Building & Trades
Council to thoroughly analyze the Merit
System proposal for the Water Depart
ment. Motion to concur in request car
ried and so ordered.
Special Order of Business
Attorney General Bottomly spoke on
the need of training labor leaders in
their work. He noted the labor school
conducted at Harvard University He said
labor must be able to meet all the prob
lens confronting society. He said labor
is at a critical stage and it will take
much effort to hold all the gains.
Sam Mitchell, the Secretary Of State
told Of the reduced registration Of voters
Reports of Committees
Leslie Culliton read report Of Commit
tee on Economic Development.
Roll call of delegates and absentee'
noted.
Unfinished Business
on motion Labor Institute was referred
to Education Committee.
Don Ripley, Ray Rebal and John Du.
SAX appointed on committee to studl
the proposed Water Plant Merit System
On motion matter relative to State VS.
National control of the Employment
Service was referred to Education an'
Legislative committee for study and rec
concentrations.
Good and Welfare
President Steinmetz spoke on the nee
to consider the position of Governor il
the coming election INC the candidat
most favorable to labor should be select
ed. This is an important state position
and all delegates and members of organ
lied labor should take note.
) Executive Board and %Educataion Com
, mittee will meet at the Assembly offic
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15

present Butte Miners Union was being
born, Freebourn was county attorney,
while Larry Weir was sheriff. At a
time when union men were being shot
and prosecuted in other parts of the
country, Freebourn and Weir stood
shoulder to shoulder with the miners and
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15

on Thursday, June IS, at 8 p. m.
Mines and Minerals Committee will
meet on Tuesday night at 800 p. M,
June 18th.
Adjournment at 9:55 N.
JOHN EVANKO, JR., Secretary.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
CLIO Workers Flood Red
Gross With Pledges D-DaY

For 600,O0 10 workers in New York D.
Day meant showering the RED Cross with
promises to give their blood freely for
the boys who are now fighting in Europe.
Within n brief day, $4,000 pints of
blood were pledged to the Red Cross by
CLIO members-pledges ranging from 300
pints made by the 800 girl members Of
United Electrical Radio & Machine
Workers, working at the Mfg. Machine
Tool Co., to 10000 pints pledged by Local
IS, wholesale & Warehouse Workers
Union.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15

other crafts in the biggest fight organ
led labor ever had in Montana.
AS attorney general from 1887 to 1910,
Freebourn never turned down a request
made to him by organized labor, whether
it was the plumbers and blacksmith Of
Deer Lodge county working at Warm
Springs; the carpenters of Helena; the
CLIO when organizing the roadworkers in
Broadwater county; the AFL when or
ganizing the beet sugar plant workers
at Hardin; the CLIO on the bridge job
in Mineral county; the Miners Union in
requesting an Interpretation on the eight
hour law, and many other times labor
required help.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
Liquor Question to
Be Explained

Joel B. st. Clair, secretary Of the
Montana Licensed Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation. will speak over KGIR Tuesday,
June 20, 1914, at 7:15 p. m. on the sub
ject of the liquor situation.
Montana labor news., 1944-06-15
Freebourn Seeks Office Of
Montana ATTORNEY General

Harrison j.. Freeb0urn has fIed ms
petition as a candidate for Attorney
General on the Democratic ticket.
He was a member of the Mill and
Smeltermen's Union Of Butte in 1909 and
1910. He was a member Of the Western
Federation Of Miners, Butte Miners
Union No. /, in 1911, 1912 and 1918.
Mr.. Freebourn was elected county at
torney in 1929 and was in that office
during the machinists' and teamsters'
strike OF 1880. The strike committee
and members of those Unions will not
forget how Freebourn stood with them
in their battles. In 1884, when the