Christmas gifts shower Marmet Hospital cripples in Kanawha Valley
Child patients at Marmet Hospital for Crippled Children are being showered with gifts and attention from Christmas spirited groups across Kanawha Valley. The Marmet American Legion post will escort Santa Christmas Eve, and many clubs, organizations, and individuals have donated funds, records, toys, and services to improve the hospital and its educational program. Dr. E Bennette Hregon praised the community for bringing cheer to the children this holiday season.
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Marmet Hospital
Kanawha’ Valley
American Legior
Montgomery
Women of the Moose
Charleston
Miarmet Lions Club
Charleston Woman's Club
South Charleston
Eskdale
Pythian Sisters
Darlington Methodist Church of Charleston
Charleston Electrical Supply Co
Netunkin Supply Co
South Ruffner Presbyterian Church
Child Development Club
Order of Eastern Star of Malden
Girl Scouts of Christ
Florida
Marmet American Legion Post
Santa Claus
Musicians Union Af
Kanawha Valley
E. Bennette Hengon
State Employee Granted Army Leave for Duty
Robert S. McDowell of the state vocational education division receives a leave of absence to rejoin the Army. John St Lawe, division director, notes McDowell was assistant supervisor of trade and industrial education. A 7A reserve major, he will report to Fort Monmouth today for training with the Army Signal Corps and plans to return by March 15.
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Robert S. McDowell
iJohn St. Lawe
McDowell
Fort Monmouth
M. J
Army Signal Corps
Pegler Urges Political Cleanup at Notre Dame Breakfast
Westcrook columnist Pegler urged colleges and universities to fight political machines and labor unions he said threaten the constitution and moral order. He cited unions’ power over workers and recalled Knute Rockne’s era at Notre Dame. More than 500 alumni and families attended the Hotel Commodore New York event honoring fallen graduates.
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Westcrook Pegler
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
Colleges and Universities of America
Notre Dame
Pegler
Mon
Fulton J. Sheen
Catholic University
Washington D. C
Clarence P. Manion
Notre Dame School of Law
George E Sokolsky
Fulton Oursler
Lke James C. Petrillo
Knute Rockne
South Bend
Hotel Commodore
New York City
Projection Booth Fire Burns Two at Keystone Theater
Two theater staff were burned in a Keystone theater projection room fire last night with 400 people evacuated. James William Rakes, 22, is in critical condition from extensive burns. Philip M. Robinson, 24, is listed in satisfactory condition after suffering second degree burns. A unidentified Black rescuer helped remove them from the booth before disappearing. the blaze started when hot carbon dropped onto inflammable film.
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Callaway
Student to Interview Bride as $100,000 Pact Unfolds
William Collier a 25 year old Marshall College student heads to New York to interview a woman he claims he will marry by January 31 for $100,000. He has never met her but says they have talked by phone and she sent money for the trip.
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Huntington
William Collier
Marshall College
New York
Asbury Quartet to Sing in Four Churches Today
The Asbury Theological Seminary male quartet will perform at 7 30 in Mahone chapel led by Rev. James Brady. Tomorrow they will sing at the Church of God on Florida Street at 11 a m Chesapeake Methodist Church at 2 30 p m and Coal Fork Methodist Church at 7 30 p m.
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Asbury
Asbury Theological Seminary
Mahone Chapel
James Brady
Church of God
Florida St
Chesapeake Methodist Church
Coal Fork Methodist Church
Democrats In Kenawha County Take Oath Of Office
The oath of office was administered yesterday by County Clerk Paul E. Wehrle to four Democrats elected to major Kenawha County offices last month. In the photo from left to right are Tess Abbot assessor and John M. Slack Jr county commissioner plus two other newly sworn officeholders.
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Paul E. Wehrle
Kenawha
Tess) Abbot
John M. Slack, Jr
Carson Richards
Frank
James G. Carper
Arthur
B. Koontz
Mont Cavender
Abbot
Carl C. Calla
Taylor Vert
Dale
G. Casto
Andi Month
Gazette
Two Men Sentenced in Marmet Break In Case
In Marmet Intermediate Court Judge Cyrus W Hall sentenced Vernon Clark 22 and Earl Jones 25 to prison terms for breaking and entering a liquor store on Sept 3. George Payne 25 awaits Jan 22 sentencing on related charges. Mansford Boggess 38 received 1 to 5 years for unlawful wounding with an additional five year term for a prior conviction. Other defendants faced varying sentences or pleas on theft, automobile larceny, or manslaughter charges.
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Cyrus W.hall
Vernon Clark
Earl, Jones
Marmet
Jon
George M. Payne
Clark
Jones
Mansford Boggess
Ronda
Hall
Boggesa
Levi
Jack Seabolt
Clendenin
Jin
Seabolt
Merchant's Dispatch, Inc
Hansford St
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