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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

5

State Cares For 1097 Children

State board of children's guardians reports November totals for wards and placements. 1097 children in care, 1087 wards at month start, 104 at month start. Ten boys and six girls committed. four Negro boys and two Negro girls among new commitments. Placements include foster homes, state home at Elkins, colored orphans home, and temporary boarding. Office interviews, investigations, court hearings, and various welfare activities completed.

Guardaians Marrage Tne Elkins Colored Orphans

Appeal Allowed in Railway Injunction Case

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway wins leave to appeal a ruling denying an injunction to stop Norfolk and Western from building a branch line between Wharncliffe and Gilbert in Mingo County. Judge George W. McClintic signed the order Saturday. the appeal goes to the U S Court of Appeals with Judge Elliott Northcott and Judge William E. Baker next in line for signatures.

United States Supreme Court Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Norfolk and Western Railway Wharnecliffe Gilbert Mingo County George W. McCliintlc Elliott Northcott United States Circuit Court of Appeals William E. Baker West Virginia

New Garnet Library Receives Large Volume Additions

The Garnet branch of the Charleston Public Library, housed in the new Garnet high school building, reports 5,000 volumes with ongoing additions. It serves as an asset to the city’s Negro community, featuring reference and circulation departments and a juvenile section. November circulation reached 1,125 with 68 adult and 457 juvenile books, and the library opens weekdays from 10 am to 9 pm.

Garnet New Garnet High School Charleston Feter Rabbit

Big Department Store Showcases Wide Specialty Lines

A large high class department store presents numerous specialty shops under one roof, eliminating townwide hunting. Shoppers enjoy many services and package assembly for delivery. The store promises quality and assortment rivaling standalone specialty firms with full lines of sub divisions now available.

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