Four V. M. I. Lads To See Action In New Year's Battle
Four of five Virginia Military Institute football stars named to the All Northern Division team of the Southern Conference decline New Year’s charity game invites in Atlanta. Capt. Al Hawkins Tommie Scott Virgil Grow Louis Obsawick and Cap Noy Dunn expected to see service during the Atlantic game. Basketball wrestling and boxing prep occupy squads as Christmas furlough nears and southern conference meetings continue under athletic director Major Blaney Clarke and Head Coach Bill Raftery.
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the Gazette
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Atlanta
al Hawkins
Tommie Scott
Virgil Grow
Louis Obsawick
Noy Dunn
Pia Ig W
Ser ‘Vite
Oyunde
Blaney Clarkaoo
Anasppendicilla
Driller jailed over diamond ring purchase scheme
Mack Burge, a Wheeling oil driller, was jailed after trying to buy an engagement ring and wedding band with a false identity. He claimed to be Lin Kitty, a contracting foreman from Ohio, to obtain the rings. Burge said he intended to keep payments and that his wife is divorced. A trial before Justice O. H. Jar is set.
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Mack Burge
Wheeling
Burge
Wac
T. Co, Simmons
J. C. Martin
Howard C. Smith
Burgeau
Mat
Lin Kity
Ohio
Seeaue
Surge
Fba
Sere Justice of the Peace
O. H. Jar
Crowd Attends Matinee of Pride Breezes In at Hiat High
A record crowd of over 600 school children attended the matinee of Pride Breezes In at the Hiat High School auditorium yesterday. The play was produced by the Geronce club of the Men School under Miss Elisabeth Pullen. Another performance was scheduled for the evening at the high school.
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Harkaton High School
Geronce Club
Elisabeth Pullen
Thee High School
Obituary notices for Staunton Gilliam and Walker families
Obituary details for Dr. B B Staunton 89 of Charleston with services at his sisters in law home 10 Kanawha Street funeral at ten tomorrow Rev Merci and Rev Werren G eons to officiate burial atերը cemetery. Also notices for Betty Jane Walker child of Mr and Mrs BL Walker died yesterday at 207 Pennsylvania Avenue and for Julia Whittington 72 of Guthrie with services tomorrow at residence burial in Young cemetery and for John Gilliam 78 of Birth Avenue with funeral at St Peter Church and burial.
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B. Staunton
B. B. Staunton
Kate Staunton
Mix Bue Fenton
Kanawha Street
Myj
BR. M Merci
Werren G. Eons
First Presbyter
Warren & Staunon
San Antonio
Tex
J. & Abderon
G. Davis
Henry Capito
Irea Staunton
Harry Davis
Dean Reed
Noyes Palmer
Lew Emerick
Joan Moore
G. C. Schoolfield
Shepherd
Preston
J. Z. Canna
Rows Hunor
G. H. Barkatele
W. A. McMillém
Hetty Jame Walker
Betty Jane Walker
BL. Walker
Pennsylvania Avenue
Julia
Whittington
Jule Y
Jane Gilliam
John Gilliam
Yeate Ald
Birth Avenue
Ee Geld
MOE
Weareh
Tie
Qareh Gilliem
Police Sergeant Celebrates 9 Years Service Anniversary
Desk Sergt L R Williams of the city police department marks nine years of service. He observes his wedding anniversary, noting the date Friday 15, 1808, with a quiet day at home with his family on a Friday the thirteenth.
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L.R. Williams
Williams
Grundy Sworn In Despite Opposition
In Kentucky Barkley questions whether senators from backward states will vote while Chairman Caraway weighs if they should speak aloud or whisper. The testimony cites Grun dy as Fisher’s appointee and notes a Fisher campaign expenditure far exceeding Vare’s. Critics argue large sums undermine public policy and question the legality of challenging a governor’s election in the Senate.
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Barkley
Kentucky
Caraway
Lobby Committee
Grundy
Fisher
Nya
Grondy
Plaher
William &. Vare
Senate
Vare
Glen
Joseph Grundy
Robinson
Arkansas
Ipader
Nor
Ris
Nye
Trase
Grunny
Cutting
Pennsylvania
Clendenin High Opens Season With Win Over Walton
Clendenin high defeated visiting Walton high 26 to 9 in the opening game of the 1928 30 cage campaign. Coach Workman used six complete teams and all 30 players saw action as Walton fielded its first team this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Clendenin
Clendenin High
Walter High
Workman
Walton
Charles Webster Hurt In Factory Accident
Charles Webster of Spring Hit, a mechanic for West Waco Chemical at South Charleston, was injured when caught in a moving belt. He suffered a compound fracture of the right arm and severe facial lacerations and is being treated at Dunn hospital.
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Charles Webster
Spring Hit
Westwaco Chemical Company
South Charleston
Dunn Hospital
Cantata Rehearsal Tonight In South Charleston
Mrs B O'Dell calls for cantata rehearsal at the First M E Church in South Charleston. Singers assemble at 7:90 this evening on Second Avenue for the performance Friday December 20.
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Mra. B
O'Dell
M. EB
Charleston
Second Avenue
Parkersburg Man Freed From Pen Re-Arrested on Assault Charge
Owen Cox of Parkersburg, released after a two year liquor law sentence, was re arrested by Marshall County authorities on a felonious assault charge. He allegedly beat prison guard John Jefferson at road camp No 26 in Armoldyburg two months ago in an attempt to incite a riot.
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Moundsville
Owen Cox
Parkersburg
State
Marshell County
Ware
Cox
John Yefferson
Armoldyburg
Penn State to Meet Iowa in 1930 Football Clash
Penn State will visit the University of Iowa in Iowa City on November 15, 1930, as announced by Graduate Manager Neil M. Piewing. Fleming indicated other Big Ten games may be arranged in coming years.
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Penn
Iowa State College
Penn State
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Neil M. Piewing
Fleming
Court Hearings Reveal Local Political Conspiracy Claims
The trial details a pre primary meeting in Mayor Wertz office among Massey Newcomer Hackney and other officials. Witnesses allege a buyout pact to secure party unity with monthly payments and resignations. The judge questions contract validity and the case ends with a directed verdict.
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Burge
Sheriff Massey
Wertz
Newcomer
Huckney
Smith
Jaller Massey
John T. Copenhayer
A. B. Atkinson
Massey
Maskey
Werta
Matheny
Anc
Hackney
Lee Massey
L. C. Massey
Marsey
Caseyi
Democratic Party
Huller
Hay
Copenhaver
Townsend
Ball
Hall
Mewcomer
Campigning
Cain
Hall, Sr
Bock
Tril
Births Announced in South Charleston Details
The South Charleston birth notices report several newborns: Mary Jane Park, daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Park of Spencer Street, born December 5. A daughter for Mr and Mrs Magor Alisa Foe of Highland Terrace, born December unknown. A son for Mr and Mrs A Walker of Spring Street, born December 7. A son for Rev Raymond Lovers of Becond Avenue, born December 7. Eugene Allen Clarke, son of Mr and Mrs H J Clarke, born at Franklin Terrace on December 2. A son for Mr and Mrs D E Smith of Busty Avenue, born December 11. A daughter for Mr and Mrs George Baria of South Charleston, born December 11.
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South ‘Charleston
George M. Park
Spencer Street
South Charleston
Mary Jane
Magor Alisa Foe
Subway Will Rival Venetian Gondola
Venice authorities unveil a Mussolini era plan to modernize the city with a new bridge to the mainland and a subterranean tube system. Freight trucks will replace some canals while new routes trim Grand Canal travel to about 2 470 feet from 7 160. The project costs about 75 million lire and preserves the core historic heart.
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Venice
Commune of
Aator
Trucka
San Marco
de Doge
Ga Fascati
Ca Poscari
Mussolini
Mestre
Friday the Thirteenth Folklore Warns of Cliques
A fragmented cautionary note warns readers of Friday the Thirteenth superstitions and petty misfortunes. It lists avoidances about pets, dreams, lending knives, and misplacing goods, suggesting dire effects on family meals and finances if ignored.
Porch Scene Accident Injures Hansford Man
A Hansford County resident, about 60, was critically injured when a car struck his porch while he sat on the edge of his front porch. He was taken to Coal Valley hospital with a crushed ankle and a fractured leg. the motorist’s name was not released. Henry Noel of Leslie, a coal miner, was treated for a crushed left ankle after a fall at Leslie coal mines.
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W. OT
Tansfords
Poreh
Casey
Coal Valley” Hospital
Montgomery
Henry Noel
Lestie
Coal Valley Hospital
Lesiie
Gand
Townsend Tax Plan Favored by West Virginia Leader
A conference endorses Townsend's property classification plan and urges constitutional reform to modernize tax laws. A. A. Lilly backs the proposal, calling for a state-wide education campaign and the protection of farmers from excessive taxation.
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Executive Board
Swiger
A. A. Lilly
T. ©. Townsend
Luly
West Virginia
Townsend
Northfield 20 below sighted as cold grips New England
A heavy fog and cold snap spread across Chicago and New England with Northfield Vermont reporting the lowest 20 below while Boston dispatches note relief in sight. Travel disruptions plagued air mail and rail lines as sleet and icy roads caused accidents and delays in Minnesota and Illinois.
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Londonderry
St. Johnsbury
Boston Weather Bureau
New England
Northfield
Chicago
There
St Louis
Vernin
Minnesota
Wally Ageta
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Ozark Mystery Deepens With Controversial Farm Death Case
Residents debate the fate of Connie amid ongoing lore as bones found at a farm hand’s scene trigger arrests of five men accused of terror and murder. Tales from mountain locals mix with rumor as investigations unfold and towns await clarity on the unsettled case.
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Connie
Ike
Hugh Wileliamgon
Wilameon
Tillie
South Obsbeston Mayor Fines Willem Hanson
Willem Hanson fined 10 and Costa by Mayor A V Fitzwater yesterday morning for being drunk and disorderly in South Obsbeston.
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Hanson
A. V. Fitzwater
South Obsbeston
Willem Hanson
Costa
Y W C A Drive To Finish Monday With Goal Attained
The Y W C A campaign reports $75,085 06 raised toward a 100000 goal with final contact efforts planned Monday night. Major C R Morgan led a governors group meeting urging continued soliciting and timely submission of checks.
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Jasy
John Laing
Specifc Gift
Laing
C. R. Morgan
Jeadeta
Isolation of Influenza Germ Claimed by Doctor
Prof J Falk of the University of Chicago announced the isolation of the influenza germ after years of effort. He stated the disease is caused by a streptococcus and that with the germ he could reproduce influenza in monkeys and hopes to develop a serum to combat the illness.
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Chicago
J. & Falk
University of Chicago
Falk
Chabr
Monkera
Aggressive Coal Strike Actions Reported in Illinois
In a Springfield dispatch, deputies dispersed pickets around Bull Pit and Nokomis as a John L Lewis led United Mine Workers meeting failed. An organizer Sank Davis was ousted, and George Voyzey faced arrest for disorderly conduct. Affidavits allege Lewis stole the 1926 election and challenge his authority in Illinois.
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Shervff
Pana
Bullpit
Nokomis
Davis
Jonn L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Webb Frankfort
George Voyzey
National Miners Union
Still
Benton
Noud
Adj
Carleg E. Black
Ming
Lewis
Bpringfield
John L. Lewis
Dinois
Illinois
Till
Ride
Tewis
Lewin
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Subway
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Ozark Mystery
Victor Radio
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Bhose
Electrola
Victor Records
McKee Music Co
State St
Capitol
Kanawha Floral Co., Inc
Daniel Boone Hotel
China
Toys
Thomas
Toyland
Santa
Bosch
Bosch Radio
Thomas’ China Store
Quarrier
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