Putnam County Leads in County Reading Circle Program
Putnam county tops West Virginia counties in organizing reading circles for rural school pupils under L. T. Tus tio. It reports 103 circles with 1,813 parents and 52 of 55 counties overall. Nationwide totals show 3,887 circles, 58 percent participation, with several counties listed as high performers. Readers completing four books earn a diploma with a seal for subsequent years and special honor seals for eight books in a school year.
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Putnam County
West Vire Wola
L. T. Tus
Putnam
Lewis County
Fayette
Kanawha
Wyoming
Mercer
Masonna
Wayne
Glover
Putnam 3S
Panner
Lewis, McDowell
Onto
Teading
Berkeley
Barbour
Boont
Mineral
Tyler
Tucker
Marshall
Jackson
Beadridge
Pleasants
Hancock
Senate Drys Split In Dry Law Row
The debate on prohibition shows Senate divisions over enforcement and a push for reorganizing agencies led by Treasury Secretary Lowen and Prohibition Director Doran. Senator Caraway warns enforcement must improve yet warns against eroding administration confidence. Capper calls for centralized enforcement and tighter permit controls with a national program.
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Senate
Lowen
Treasury Department
Doran
Caraway
Arkansas
Boreh
Senate Cirys Xise
Jones
Presigta
Youlesman
Wenster Capper
Greansry
Benater Capper
la Concerard
Department of Jus- Hee
Davidson and Lambie Quietly Marry in Charleston
George Davidson and Miss Lambie wed in Charleston in a small ceremony at the bride's home. The Rev C. W. Kemper officiated at eight o'clock with close family in attendance. The bride wore a blue ensemble and was accompanied by a matron of honor, with a brown dress for another bridesmaid.
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Mies Boosule
R. Lambie
George Davidson
H.W. Davidsen
Charleston
C. W. Kemper
Fred Sth
P. J. Wright
Horor
Min
Chick Moore
Wes
J. H- Ruttner
Matt
P. J. ‘Wright
Mendicant Freed by Mayor On Christmas Back Again
A one legged mendicant, known for distributing caned heat cards, was freed by Mayor Worte on Christmas morning but arrested again for drunkenness. He walked into a Lee Street home, drank from a canned heat bottle, and caused a scene before being jailed. Police described other can heat drinkers and improvised distilling methods used in makeshift jails.
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Worte
Jd. P. Chapman
Ft. Smith, Ark
Agaln
Chapman
Gene
Lee Street
Interurhan
Hladay
Canned Heat
Ternily
State Expansions Planned for 1930 in West Virginia
West Virginia anticipates industrial growth and extensive expansions in coal and power. Officials predict higher coal output but some tonnage may stay from the market, while industrial plant numbers and employments rise from 1928 to 1929 and into 1930. Public services plan major building programs at universities and hospitals with a focus on water power development and institutional improvements statewide.
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Townsend
Edgar C. Lawson
W. 8
Johnson
Lawson
I. Wade Coffman
Public Service Commission
Tate
Fear for Emploees In Burned North Side Factory
Fire at a North Side candy factory trapped workers but police confirmed all staff were accounted for. More than 200 firefighters battled the blaze as crowds watched, with several rescued from the building and continued fears of missing employees easing after checks.
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Chicago
Bes
North Side
Anna Kilisch
Tereuert
Oliver Emloyer
Liquor Conspiracy Case Goes to Jury
A federal jury began deliberations in a liquor conspiracy case involving two defendants and others accused of illegal tavern licensing and vice activities. The judge instructed that guilt requires proof of at least one unlawful act by each participant, with focus on law and defendants' rights.
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Coeur Dialene
tWkho
Nere Totontghe
Angel Stanley Webster
Promitigne
Nts
Mexican president elect Ortiz Rubio greeted by U S officials
In Washington on April 28 the highest U S officials except the President welcomed Pascual Ortiz Rubio and Lenore Ortiz Rubio at the Mexican Embassy. Hoover was expected to visit at 12:20 p m. tomorrow with Mrs Hoover. The Mexican party plans to depart by evening train for Buffalo and onward to Detroit Chicago and San Francisco. An honorary Doctor of Laws decree was conferred on the future ruler of Mexico at George Washington University in a ceremony attended by officials and diplomats.
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Washington
Der
United States
Hoover
Pascurl Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Lenore de Ortiz Rublo
Provident Hoover
Hoover Vo Blu
Vires P.m
Buffalo
Magaca Fale
U S Germany Reach Agreement on War Debts
The article reports a joint U.S. and German accord on postwar debt settlements. It notes reduced separations by the Young plan, full payment of mixed claims, and interest at 3 1 2 percent during cancellation. The plan envisages Germany paying the United States over 52 years starting September 4, 1928.
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Gerser
Ncan Kovernment
Young Plain
Germany
United States
Obituary notices for Zerkie Scarberry and others in Washington and Ohio
Obituary notices list Mrs. Nettie Zerkie aged 97 who died in Washington D C and mentions her husband the late Dr A Zerkie of St Albany and Wea and her daughter Mrs James Weimer of St Albans. Funeral at Zerkle residence St Albany and burial at Teays Valley cemetery St Albans. Also funeral plans for Charley Scarberry of Youngstown and families across Spring Hills and Washington with multiple children grandchildren and siblings listed. Additional notices salute Mrs Laven Blane and Mrs Charlotte Brown with service details and survivors. Multiple obituaries note survivors including spouses children and grandchildren with locations in Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and Washington.
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Nettie Zerkie
Nettle Zerki
Washington
Alark and Hospital
Washington, D. C
Verkle
A. Zerkie
St. Albany
Wea
Nettle Donnally
William Donnally
St. Albans
Zerkle
Tn St. Albany
Matt Ia
Teays TV
St. Al‘bate
Charles
Searberry
Charley Q. Searsberry
Youngstown
Mule Jury
Fox Cemetery
A AL
Scarberry
J. T
E. T. Scarberry
Spring Hills
James Wella
Welleville
Wrandentidren Shug Kutv S
Is Richard Engaged
BEACH Calif Dec 28 residents say Miss Gluxe to day refused to confirm engagement to Richard Dis. A local inquiry notes a ring worn and plans for a public statement within three months by Miss Gluxe and family.
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Beach
Calif
Giliss
Unieversty
Carolnia
Michard Dis
Fin Pinger
Ste
Mix
Shiv
Frenits
Innis
Aliss Clase
Binntta Glasa
Charleston and Valley Expected Prosperity Amid Expansion
Readable reports forecast a strong year for Charleston and the valley with new industrial projects underway. DuPont plans 16 million dollars for the Belle plant, Kanawha Power seeks a Hathews Nest water power permit, and Bletera Metallurgical advances begin in 1930.
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Dupont
Grienly
Hoover
Dupont Ammonia Corporation
NewsKanawha Power Company
Des
Hatwhs Nest
Bletera-Metalurgical
Banear
Varg Irvin
Charleston
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation
Blaine Island
Westyaco Chlorine — Producte Company
Runofs
Roessler and Musslacher — Chemient Jblant
St Albany
Paod
Anipravonsesit Powern
Wastlugtun
Pho
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Aso
Lero
Cukette
London
Regia
Jovernor Copley
Eneua
Wertz King
Road Commission
Charlestont
Tver
Metorten
Chrleston
United States
F Junior College
New Charleston
Mleretate Cmmerce Commis Hoiarta
Virenlan Midbway
Penlion
Ile Unies
New York
N.Y. G
Dickinson Sures
Bert
Gila
Liar's License Unnecessary In Telling Weather Stories
An expert from the U S Weather Bureau at Madison reports that weather stories are distorted by intermittent observation and lunch hour effects. The study shows observer bias in rainfall and temperature records across many stations and suggests varying precision in readings.
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Mier
Kro
Jeter
College Boards Coalition Planned
State superintendent announced a coalition plan to coordinate educational groups for 1930. He said joint lines of specialization would increase efficiency and save costs by reducing duplicated work across county and city associations and other agencies. Harmonious cooperation is urged as reorganization of the state education system proceeds.
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Endent
Saya
Cooksoit
Kentucky Senator Sackett Named Envoy to Germany
A Kentucky senator, Sackett, is designated ambassador to Germany, following his one term in the Senate and prior service in the wartime administration. The move shifts a key Republican figure from Kentucky to a major Berlin post, reshaping state party dynamics ahead of the primaries.
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Suckele
Germany
Watler
Edge
Liam Newarroes
Francs
Sackett
Monser
Senate
Berlin
Kentucky
Iso
Robsson
Rescue Ships Ice Bound in Arctic Storm Near Nome
In Nome Alaska a 50 mile gale traps the Nanuk and the Stavropol as rescuers search the Arctic for Carl Ben Eielson and Far Borland who have been missing for six weeks. Pilot Dorbandt reports the storm hampers air and sea salvage near the Siberian coast. The Nanuk’s owner Olaf Swenson and Marion Swenson join the vessel while gun supplies are ferried to the ice bound ship.
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Nome
Alaska
Todsy
Siberian
Jine
Arctic
Udean
Carl Ben Eielson
Far Borland
Nanuk
Stavropol
Tcebound
Frank Borbandt
Dorbandt
Teller
Nabuk
North
Cane
Corbandt
Ed Young
Iarold Gilliam
Joe Crossan
Fers
Marion Swenson
Olaf Swenson
Sestile
Uny
Court Routine Names Barret Littlepage and Schultz Estate Admin
Madge f Littlepage named SUATGIRN of Barret K Littlepage jr and Joseph KK Littlepage with bond 500. Charles E Schultz named administrator of A V Schultz estate in 1000 with Sarah Schulte as surety. Calendar shows cases set tomorrow and rule days January 6 7 8. Harless Good v Deliah Good and M GC Wright v Bowler listed. T F Perry divorce from Cinen Perry noted.
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Madge F. Littlepage
Suatgirn
Barret
K. Littlepage, Jr
Joseph KK. Littlepage
Ib Bond
R. P. Fewin
Charles E. Schultz
A. Vv. Schultz
Wong
Sarah Schulte
Matt Tades
Ciicnit
Chienlt
Wol. Price
Harless Good
Deliah Good
Jnehanoery
M. GC. Wright
Op. Bowler
T. F. Perry
Cinen Perry
Economic growth forecast for Nitra valley in 1920
Businessmen estimate that about 43,000,000 dollars will be spent on business and industrial expansion in the Nitra valley in 1920. Probable and possible investments are noted as part of the optimistic outlook.
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Nitra
Cur
Biases Terrorize Cabell Metropolis in Hunt for Dana Biases
Reports describe a maroon car linked to the Bias brothers and two other men seen with a woman related to them. Officers chased leads from Charleston to the Kanawha and across the Huntington area as a crowd gathered near Ripley and Gallipolis, with a state trooper alert and no decisive capture by press time.
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Charleston
Childers
Bias Brothers
For & Xln
Dana
Blas Wrothers
Coe
Dunbar Road
Howard Cunningham
Kanawha County
Cunningham
Henew
Tom Carr
Coopers ‘Creek
Atta
Dhet. M's
Ira Davis
Berne Given
Leon
Ripiey
Gallipolis
Ohio
Huntingtor ‘Bridge
Huntington
Police link trio to Charleston robberies and Bias brothers
Police connect three men described as Adrien Dunn and two others to robberies near Marmet and Huntington. A driver identified two suspects from photos at Charles town HQ, while troopers search Moundsville area. Charleston police doubt Bias brothers are involved without bond money evidence.
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Tay
Marmet
Tat Childers
Charles
Adrien
Dunn
Moundsville
Sheuthe
Mare Whet
Huntington
Charleston
Railroad Control Probe Demanded by Senate Panel
Senator Couzens chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee urged a study of possible federal regulation of railroad holding companies. The probe would precede any legislation tied to the ICC consolidation plan and assess how investment firms may control railroads while staying outside federal management.
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Washington
Gozens
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Couzens
Tallroad Securitves
Tallroad
Interstate Comerce Committee
Michigan
Pees
Publican
Ohio
Bandit Slaying Suspect Nations Guard Deployed in Ky
Gov Sampson ordered seven officers and 40 National Guard troops to Bowling Green to aid Sheriff Ferguson in the search for two bandits who robbed Oakland Bank and shot bank president J Robert Kirby at Smiths Grove. Elmer Grayson, 21, held in Nashville for safekeeping. Birth notice for William Martin Mallory Jr. announced by Spring Hill parents.
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National Guard
Elmer Grayson
Nashville
Tenn
Sampson
Peaches Browning and Jack Johnson at the Kearse
Fox Movietone News features Peaches Browning presenting at the Kearse this week. The report notes Browning’s growth into a stylish young lady with fashion sense and speech. Also shown is ex heavyweight champion Jack Johnson leading his own jazz orchestra.
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Fox Movietone News
Kearse
Jack Johnson
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