Heredity as Key to Racial Progress Emphasized
At the Eugenics Research association annual meeting in New York, Dr. Charles B. Davenport argued heredity drives racial progress more than environment. He cited endemic goiter in a Western Maryland mountain valley, showing two genetic factors influence its development and the condition’s presence in certain families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugenics Research Association
Charles B. Davenport
Department of Genetics
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Cold Spring Harbor
Long Island
Golter
Goltter Ia
Maryland
Amonate Notes Special Dpworth League Program
Ban J Mh correspondence notes the Dpworth League will hold a special program at the church Sunday evening at 7 30 with J B Hollandsworth as main speaker. Officers for the coming year will be elected. The item lists several local residents visiting, moving, or recovering from illness and various family updates across Amonate and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Gon
Fred
Yukon
F. Cyphers
Nelma Widner
Tazewell
Pauline Hegg
Widner
Amonate
George McCall
Honaker
Leon Taylor
G. CG. Brown
M. G. Smith
James Smith
Freeman
M. J. Bunts
Pulaski
Milas Efattia
West
Baptist Valley
Bruce Bryant
W. P. Robinson
Byo Diizabeth
Mise Pauline Hugg Ia
Welch
Evelyne
Beulah Shrader
Bfc
Coman
Lawra Gong Haa
Tennessee
Howard Johnson
Bishop
R. L. Griffith
Bluefield Sanitarium
A. 3
Eanes
Princeton
Virginia
Junior Harmén
WH. Harmon
Bluefield
Bridge Parties Highlight Taeger Social Scene
Mrs. FB C Lester hosted a dinner bridge at 7 PM with Mrs. J W Bingham winning high score and Miss Edna Keith the cut prize. Edna Kelth hosted a Wednesday bridge party with Mrs HB CG Wyatt taking high and Miss Thelma Amos low. Mrs. H C McClaugherty entertained in honor of Mrs Lester who moves to Bluefield. prizes went to Mrs J H Kinzel and Mrs C S Bridges. Taeger personals note weekend visits from Mrs Wyett and Concord College students Thelma Amos and Hatcher family guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taeger Peronals
H.C. Wyett
Jack Bennett
Stone, Ye
Hazel Pendleton
Concord College
Erms
G. D. Hatcher
Hatcher
Bebastian
Allege
Nyil’ Apd
Osby
Relaint
West Point cadets honor list names distinguished students
The 296 graduates at West Point honor seven cadets pictured as distinguished students. Names listed left to right include Kenneth A. McCrimmon from South Haven Michigan and Walter H Esdorn Nan Rochelle New York among others. They all scored 92 or better in each subject with McCrimmon posting a total of 2828.58 points out of 2970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Kenneth A. McCrimmon
South Haven
Mich
Walter H. Esdorn
Nan Rochelle
N. Y
Cheater W. Ott
Erie
Richard Y. Jewett
Fort Howard
Frederick G. Saint
Rimhurat
Ill
Frederick W
Welch and Powhatan Social Roundup Notes
Local social items list visits and shoppping in Welch and Williamson area. Names include Miss Thelma Amos Edna Keith Ruth Damron Tucille Parker Zell Short and D L Auvil. Also mentions church events dances and tea hosted by Miss Bertha Shupe and Mrs George Richardson with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Shupe
Keystone
George Richardson
Powhatan
Tosteasen
H. M. Dickerton
Mra. Thorpe
Ruby Kessling
Misa Mildred Shupe
Khure
Fitchern
Dave Shups
Milaved Bhupe
Mary Selis
Mra
Michanil
Kennie Hunter
Princeton
License Cards Needed in Canada for Tourists
A 24 hour border visit requires only a state license for identification. Longer stays need a duplicate customs form at entry, with bond requirements for stays from two to sixty days. Extensions beyond sixty days allow renewal or a six month stay with a double bond. Ottawa must be notified if staying past the limit. Personal gear like guns and camping equipment may be brought in if declared. a refundable deposit is required for duties on such items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Canada
Dominion
United States
Canmia
Customs Department
Ottawa
Canadian Duty Terms For Tourists And Liquor Rules
The text explains a $100 duty-free allowance for personal articles imported from Canada for tourists with a wife and minor dependents. It notes groupings by family members and that liquor can be bought in all provinces except Prince Edward Island through government stores with a tourist permit. Ontario permits display warnings against drinking during carriage and consumption in hotels or rooms, with penalties for violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prince Edward Island
Ontario
Filbert Sewing Club Hosts Society Afternoon
Filbert W Va Mrs Robert Craegger correspondent reports that Mrs Spellman entertained the sewing club at her home on Wednesday with an enjoyable hour of sewing followed by a tempting salad course for guests. Church announcements list Sunday School at 9:30 am and worship at 7:30 pm led by Rev. D T James. Local items note visits among neighbors with several families mentioned and travel to Gary and Glade Springs for visits and summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan W. Va
Ladies’ Aid Society
Powhatan Methodist Myiacopal Church
Oliye Milton
Upland
Ca. Im
A. TL. Albright
Ita. In
A. T. Keyer
Tapworth Neague
Maggie Boylas
Filbert
W. Va
Spellman
Sewltg Club
C. L. Brewster
Flaine
Albert
Oll Sil
Roy Guad
Howard Blevins
North Ero
Valuations Fixed for West Virginia Public Utilities
Charleston June 6 the state board of public works completed fixing tax assessment valuations for public utilities in West Virginia and turned the list over to the tax commissioner for checking. Tax Commissioner Townsend said the list would be released publicly after final checking and noted the board worked weeks on the utility valuations for the 9 year tax period. The article also references a separate note about traditional attire for Turkish women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
State Board of Public Works
Tax Commissioner
T. C. Townsend
Airport activities showcase Galax flight rides and tuition cut
Bill Duff and Harvey Aming head to Galax Va on a Bellanca to offer passenger rides from the airfield as crowds gather for a new Budimer resort opening. A tuition cut saves 50 for aviation students at the local airport with space for ten, three already enrolled. Curtis Robin rebuild returns to the municipal airport. J B Belcher joins Bluefield’s growing all minded flying community after a Pittsburgh to Bluefield hop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GALAX
Bill Duff
Harvey Aming
Bellanca
Ying Field
Richlands
Gajax
Budimer
Harry Tierney
Pocahontas Air Transport Corporation
W. W. Thompson
Tazewell Automobile
W. H. Day
Bradshaw
L. J. Sculler
Bluefield
J. B. Belcher
Pittsburgh
Charleston
Smoky City
Mr. Belcher
Special Flight From Charleston To Huntington Draws Crew
On Friday a busy day at the airport included a special trip to Huntington besides regular flights to Charleston and White Sulphur Springs. William Johnson Alva Liddle of Bramwell and C A Thornton of Bluefield flew to Huntington where four persons entered a hospital for treatment. The Bluefield Airplane Model League of America will hold its final contest June 15 at the municipal airport directed by Rinard Thornton. Divefield boys will showcase model planes with first prize a trip to the national Dayton contest and second prize an airplane ride to Charleston and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Charleston
White Sulphur Springs
William Johnson
Alva Liddle
Bramwell
C. A. Thornton
Bluefield
Airplane Model League of America
Rinard Thorton
Dayton
Blind Man Sees for First Time After Surgeon’s Work
The Rev. Robert Fraser a 26 year old evangelist blinded since birth regained sight after Dr. G H Moore operated two weeks earlier on one eye. Fraser called the day dramatic and wonderful, scarcely believing he was in the same world. His other eye may be removed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert Fraser
Fraser
G. H. Moore
Earl Musselman
Noted Florida resort to be sold at auction
Weet Palm Beach Florida June 6 four baths one of Florida's best known bathing resorts and for many years a center of recreation for winter residents of Palm Beach will go on the auction block here July 6. Notice of the sale as a result of a foreclosure suit brought by Cooper C Lightdown Washington DC has been filed. The property included nearly a block of ocean frontage in the heart of Palm Beach a large casino and boardwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Fla
Dus’ Baths
Florida
Cooper C. Lightdown
Washington, D.C
Horses Birth Report From Mism Florida Aquarium
Mr and Mrs Sea Horse announce the birth of twelve baby sea horses born at the Miami aquarium. Ocean parents Mra Horse laid the eggs and Mr Horse incubated them and carried the hatchlings in a pouch until they hatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Sea Horse
Mr. Horse
Miama Aquarium
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Eger
Bneinesa
Tulfan Griffith
Williamson
Frienia
Chick Calloway
Nancy Anvil
Edgar Uwnarman
Hallard
Mre
Wrancizca
Janor
Francisco
Charcheston
Williamegn
Bas Mosby
Audrey Avil
Weleh
Fred Lloyd
Misnowri
Horn
HL. C. McClaugherty
A. L. Godfrey
Witwar+Taeger baseball club
B. Sy Grass
Samoa
New Zealand
Peate
Powhatan-Kyle
Kennin Winter
Tor Sleter
Krista
H. M. Dickerson
Tda Cole
Weieh
Hthel Boling
Wille
Emmett
Tenn
Lewis Bowles
Julia Delasteur
Bessie Lawton
Kirathunter
North
Aira
Preston Maton
Wil Leedy
Falls Mills
Honard Bradiner
John Armstrong
Pocahontas
Gordon Mahone
Maybeury
John Mahone
Thuradey
Jerry McComas
Elkhorn
Wednesay
A. B. Cole
Logan
Dickerson
P. G.'Gillespie
J. B. Lowe
St. Luke's Hospital
Margaret Leedy
Athena
Warry Walker
G.E. Digger
George Moska
Montgomery
Tesuima
Jeff Henley
Miss Wannah_ McNulty
Mayboury
Lily ‘Layton
Majestic
Majestic Radio
Reerigerator Voce Vo
Hubert, W.va
Robert Craegger
Columbus
Ohio
Chester Crowell
Charleston- Bluefield
Blind Man
Mr. Fraser
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