Virginia law requires blood tests for expectant mothers
Roanoke June 8 A new state law will require all expectant mothers to take a blood test to determine syphilis infection. Virginia health officials reviewed disease control measures as the law, effective July 1, aims to reduce births of babies infected by syphilis. Dr. W R Southward cited rapid treatment options and the closing of the Norfolk rapid treatment center, noting clinics can cure syphilis in about four weeks with penicillin.
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Roanoke
Virginia
General Assembly
W. R. Southward
Bureau of Venereal Disease Control
Southward
Norfolk
Health Department
Salt box houses in New England described
A simple New England dwelling type known as a salt-box is noted for its salt-box shaped roof and compact form reflecting regional early architecture.
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New England
Is Your Stomach Like A Gas Factory
An old Bluefield advertisement promotes CERTA-VIN a tonic claiming to expel gas before meals. It touts ten herbs plus vitamin B and iron to relieve bloating enrich blood and boost energy, urging readers to buy at local drug stores.
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Bluefield
Missing Girl Ruth Smith's Body Recovered in Symmes Creek
The body of 12 year old Ruth Smith, missing with her grandmother from their Getaway home since Tuesday night, was recovered today from Symmes Creek about a quarter mile below the Getaway bridge. Norah Keeney 55, who left a note saying she would jump off a bridge with the girl, remains missing.
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Ironton
Ruth Smith
Symmes Creek
Norah Keeney
Chesapeake
Ohio River
Huntington
W. Va
Kenney
Point Pleasant
Keeney
Heroic Phone Operator Receives High Award
Helen Turner a 22 year old Bell operator who stayed at her post for 22 hours during last Christmas fire in Hyndman earned the Theodore Vail award and a $500 cash prize. Henry T. Inman presented the medal at a Bedford luncheon. Hyndman plans rebuilding while the town bank revives in a new building. Turner plans to remodel the family kitchen.
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Bedford
Helen Turner
Hyndman
Theodore Vail
Telephone Company
Henry T. Inman
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
John A. Topper
Elks To Give Dance Tomorrow Night
The Rhythm Jets of Bramwell will furnish music for the Bluefield Elks dance at the lodge home on Raleigh street. Dancing starts at 10 oclock with H. H. Wassum heading the arrangements committee and assistants Thomas Sakas William F. White and Harry G. Lynch.
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Rhythm Jets
Bramwell
Bluefield Elks
Raleigh Street
H. H. Wassum
Thomas Sakas
William F. White
Harry G. Lynch
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