West Virginia Drives Literacy Campaign For 1930 Census
State Superintendent Cook announced West Virginia’s voluntary literacy drive, led by 15,000 teachers, aims to reduce illiteracy before the 1930 census. A 24 lesson course for adult learners has been prepared, with certificates for completion, while no state funds are used.
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Radio schedule details and dramatic breach of promise suit
A lengthy radio programming listing across Eastern stations is noted. In a separate local case, William Peters was late to a quarrel with Margaret Pilkington, who sued for Breach of Promise and was awarded $2,000.
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Storms Rake Northern Europe and Far East
Associated Press reports devastating storms across Northern Europe causing nearly 200 deaths and heavy property damage in the British Isles and coastal regions. Political upheavals surge in France Germany Poland and Britain while in Asia China Korea and Russia face renewed tensions and clashes around Manchuria and Canton as foreign powers evacuate Nanking and monitor the crisis.
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Award Prizes To Pupils for Essays on Optometry
Two prizes were awarded to public school pupils for essays on Optometry What It Means to the Individual and to Industry. Yan King, 14, of 11 Maple Terrace, Thomas Jefferson Junior High, won first prize of 20 dollars in gold. Mabel Robistrell, 19, of 408 Randolph Street, representing Charleston High School, took second prize of 10 dollars in gold. The prizes were given by the sponsors.
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Kanawha County Fire Loss Shows Big Reduction
Kanawha county reported fire losses of 15520 for November, a drop of 22950 or 62 percent from 1923. Fourteen fires were logged, six total losses, with property values totaling 6489 935 and 389200 in insured value. Nine fires were of unknown origin, one from gas, one from woodwork ignition, with incidents including dwellings, stores, a barn, apartment house, school, and shed.
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