Three more blind students arrive for operations
Three additional students from the West Virginian School for the Blind at Romney arrived in Bluefield with W S Dodrill to undergo procedures at St Luke's hospital. The group includes Franklin Clay and Willie Burkett of Huntington and Charlie Halstead of Charleston, all about 16, described as having travel vision. Operations expected to restore reading ability and mobility. eight surgeries completed, total of eleven of thirty scheduled.
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St. Luke's Hospital
J. ©. Hinghes
West Virginian School
Dlind
Romney
Bluefield
W. 5S
Dodrile
Franklin Clay
Willie Burkett
Huntington
Charlie Halstead
Charleston
Yenta
Aral
Dr. Blaydes
West Virginia
Blaydes
Binefield
Dodrill
Romney School
Star Witness Testifies In Blackmail Trial
Youngstown reports star witness Harry Engle, former traction commissioner, recalled for cross examination over a secret contract said to net him more than 30 000. Engle described an A and B contract with a Pennsylvania Ohio company to manipulate traction affairs, offering jitneys, reducing deficits, and selling property before company officials repudiated the deal. The prosecution claims Prosecutor Ray L. Thomas was influenced by the utility interests and sought Engle's dismissal at the company’s request.
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Youngstown
Harry Bugle
Ray l. Thomas
Thomas
Engle
Traction Commissioner
Pennesylvania-Ohio
Traction Alfatra
John T. ‘Harrington
Nullity Company
R. P. Stevens
Angle
Legislator Condemns Inadequate Food in Georgia Camps
Atlanta reports two legislative investigating committees found inadequate food, unclean cages and poor treatment in Georgia prison camps. They call for posting the ten commandments, screened doors and windows, typhoid serum, more butter and more milk for prisoners. Wardens deny worse conditions or say improvements are underway.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Woman Suspected in Murder Remains in Custody
New York Mrs Elizabeth Zubriski held since June 6 for the murder of her husband Andrew was discharged in court today. She was taken into custody again on a federal prohibition charge. Zubriski disappeared March 27 and more than a dozen fragments of a body were found in city locations. identity was not proven. Her lawyer said she could not be tried without proof he was dead. Charles Obietes, arrested with her, told police they planned the slaying for which she paid him 300 dollars. Obietes sent a gift under surveillance.
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New York
Elizabeth Zubriski
Andrew
Zubriski
Palaice
Charles Obietes
Zabriski
The Sin of Causing Others to Stumble Lesson
Weekly Sunday School Lesson discusses Romans 14 13 28 on judging others and avoiding offense. It argues for conscience guided by Christ and warns against legalism that harms weaker believers, stressing liberty tempered by love and responsibility.
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Tomany
Oil Men Choose Meet at Charleston for 1932 Convention
The West Virginia Oil Marketers Association finished its eighth annual convention in Charleston selecting the 1932 meeting place. Officers were elected, and notable attendees included Harland H. Ragle of Jackson Michigan, president of the Michigan Men’s association, and W. J. Baumgartner of Lima Ohio, chief engineer for Relay Motors corporation.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Ol Marketers Association
Harland H. Ragle
Jackson, Mich
Michigan Men's Association
W. J. Baumgartner
Lima
Ohio
Relay Motora Corporation
B C Will Stop Any Headache In Three Minutes
North Carolina druggists warn that a combination product named B C offers three minute relief for headaches neuralgic sciatic or rheumatic pain. The formula promises safe fast action with no after effects and is available at drug stores and soda fountains as 10e and 25c sizes. It claims to quiet nerves and lift mood without harm.
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North Carolina
Funeral Monday for Deputy Clerk Adrian Nadenbousch
Martinsburg West Virginia June 19 funeral services will honor Adrian C Nadenbousch 43 deputy clerk of the United States district court Northern district who died today. A thirty third degree Mason and former chancery commissioner he was active in the Methodist Episcopal church and trustee of Randolph Macon college. Survived by widow and two brothers John T Martinsburg and Robert Baltimore. Funeral from home at 11 am conducted by the grand lodge of Masons of West Virginia.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Adrian C. Nadenbousch
United States District Court, Northern District
Theron Vanre
Hedgenville
Circuit Court
Nadeshousth
West Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Randolph Macon College
Ashland
Church
John T
Robert
Baltimore
Grand Lodge of Mansons
Rail rate boost petitions to state commissions expected soon
Washington June 19 reports that interstate freight rate increase plans prompt companion petitions to state railroad commissions. Clyde Brown attorney for railroads said state filings would follow the ICC and use the general petition naming conventions. Also noted were appointments to county boards of equalization in West Virginia and the death by suicide of Alfred Smith, a 66-year-old farmer from Sancho.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clyde Brown
Rilroads
Day News Briefs From Rio To Washington And Beyond
Briefs cover a seaplane journey from Natal to Rio de Janeiro, calls for coal rate case dismissals, Graf Zeppelin lake landing test, a Texas auto crash remand for policy lapses, a Nevada divorce suit, and a quirky fruit advice exchange. The item mix shows early 20th century concern with transportation, law, technology, and everyday humor.
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Washington
Justice Siddons
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