Boose and Insanity Link Stirs West Virginia Talk
A West Virginia assembly cites alcohol as a major factor in rising insanity cases. James Lakin says 6,600 cases across three state institutions, with Kanawha County contributing heavily. Weston hosts most beds. Spencer and Spencer’s plans noted. many patients waiting for care. Notable attendees from multiple towns and a Mason county invitation to a legislative dance.
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West Vir
James Lakin
Iean
Atate Board of Contold Masonm
Fegular
le Open Forum
Board of Control
Ne Anid
Ker
Tington
Spearer
Weaton
Kanawhaounty
Mhaels
Huntington Hospital
Guthrie
T Weston
Tlymn
Macele
Poleasant
Bonsters
Willa
Wellaburg
F. Garth
Urafton
Troy
Henry T. Hin
Veaver
Colo
Is Marke
Washington, D. Cj
H. Bartlett
Clarksburg
Fred Hammare
Fairmont
J. R. Belcher
Tromery
C. P. Crawford
A. i
Charleston
Tonlehe
Roosevelt High School mid year commencement list
Mid year commencement at Roosevelt Danior High School honored students receiving one credit toward condition class admission. Names include Lillian Mae Keeney Mildred Mor Katie Bell Conklin Iola Shaffer Rané Waynick Richard Ed Weaver Clarence Watdine Irena Thomas Jet Bartley Eva Burns Mart Elizabeth Goodwin Ruth Mitch H Edward Roll Sherman Schotz Dotsen John Shearer Onweld Truman Dodson Helen in
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Rds
We Roosevelt Danior High School
Lillian Mae Keeney
Mildred Mor
Katie Bell Conklin
Iola Shaffer
Rané Waynick
Richard Ed Weaver
Clarence Watdine
Irena Thomas
Jet Bartley
Eva Burns
Mart Elizabeth Goodwin
Ruth Mitch- H
Edward Roll
Sherman Schotz
Dotsen
John Shearer
Onweld
Truman Dodson
Helen In
Trade Board Debates County Road Funding and Colleges
The board debated keeping automobile tolls for county road maintenance amid opposition to state control. Discussions covered Burns Harvey College, a Baptist college, and a college of technology, with President J B Madison empowered to appoint a large committee to study the matters. Authorities attacked outside mining interests and labor agitators, urging West Virginia to resist terrorism and protect its coal industry, citing violence and editorial calls across papers.
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Columbia Boulevard
Herkeley Street
Burns Harver College
Baptist College
College of Technology
Artrandy Sciences
J. B. Madison
Fr. Pollett
Morris Harvey College
Clarence Kemper
W. Sandy Mason
Athar Acnton
Theta
Wera Cappiementalio
Chamber
Tw Leeve
Chartertion Enanber
Rommerce
Virginia
Herve
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinoia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
West Vitemia
Antbuek
Appies
Daily Press Nf
W. S. Faker
Kayford
Annepapers
Isbor
Chambers of Commerce
Betany and
Kiwadis
West
Rabbi Weintraub to Be Here Saturday
NOTED SCREEN COMEDIAN WEDS NEW YORK. Larry Lenin, Comedian, and Dorothy Twen were married at Furham Manor Reformed church this afternoon. Dr. Oliver Barnhill officiated. Plans are being made to have him speak Sunday night at the B'Nal Jacob temple. The rabbi arrived from Hollywood and said they would return to California soon. The other item reports a woman recovering after an attack in Central Africa. A Connecticut man runs a rifle barrel business. Sweden's railways plan rate cuts with government prompting talks.
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New York
Larry Lenin
Dorothy Twen
Ieation
Furham Manor Reformed Church
Oliver Barnhill
Cere Rabo 1
Weintrand
Bronx
Setanob
Ijbilywood
Mallfornla
West Virginia Bus Association Ends Winter Meeting
The semi annual meeting of the West Virginia Motor Transportation Association adjourned at the Kanawha hotel after a three day session with delegates from nearly every large town. Nine of the largest motor car manufacturers were represented with exhibits. The gathering, described as the largest in the association’s history, included attendees from Bluefield, Beckley, Huntington, Wheeling, Charleston and more. The next meeting is set for July 20, 1925 in the same city.
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West Virginia
AL Markel
Engirmian
Vierinia
North and South Caernatha Bus
Merkel
West Virginia Association
West Virgini
Aluilar
Blueheld
Blackeburg
Williamson
Welch
Tofan
Huntington
Parkersburg
Parrmont
Morgantown
Chariva Town
Wheeling
Beckley
McHope
Elkina
Charleston
Motor Bus
Lions Burlesque City Government Night With Lions Club
The Lions club hosted a burlesque dinner at an hotel with 200 attendees including Governor Morgan, Governor Sullivan and state officials. J. B. Laughlin acted as toastmaster as the mayor’s office was spoofed in a playful skit and Maurice Trew directed the entertainment featuring impersonations and dramatic selections. Edwin P. Kingston, West Virginia Lions district governor, traveled from Parkersburg to attend.
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Lions Club
Glanmuel Sadler Nighe Fenile
Goveryer Morgan
Board of Control
State and Sanity
J. B. MpLaughlin
Cuesta of Rious Club
Morgan
Jov. Sullivan
WW. Wertz
Britton
W. W W. Abraham
Maurice Trew
Drew
Edwin P. Kingstey
Lions Clubs
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Coffman Coffman split over Senate committees outlined
The Coffman faction carried parity in committee allocations with White supporters and Coffman allies divided on finance and judiciary posts. The roads committee favored by supporters of the president remained led by Coffman backers, while Hoge Weight Hugus and Marsh command key panels. Democrats fared well as Coffman aimed for fair splits. a penitentiary survey bill sparked a procedural clash over timing and funding, with a Senate vote on referring to finance and a subsequent call vote amid party alignment.
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Page Caeeee
Coffman
Repubicans
Senate
Seal Highland
New Martingville
E. F. Morgan
Moundaville
Clyne B. Johnson
Charleston
Wesus
Johnson
Siailar
Seaon
Johanen
Ashworth
Boley
Byron
Yon
Hensimw
Kees Kiddy
Nixon
Suddarth
Yohsty
Hardanath
Binith
Wilklis
Ageinet
Tom
Hhee Democrats
Darnell
Wernid
Deynes
Helio
Highland
Hore
Tugus
Jarkson
Marsh
Y W Girls Spotlight Show Draws Big House
Y W girls present Spotlight Frathies under William Grover and Nils Melen Kingstead at the YWCA auditorium. A packed program featured musical solos, dances, sketches, and a long list of performers with proceeds to the YWCA building fund.
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Y. W
Business Girls
Spotlight Frolics
William Grover
Helen Kingstead
Wiliam Grover
Nils Melen Kingstead
TW. C. A
Dane
Muatcala
Plana Sola
Misa
Kathryn Carey
HR. Z. Conesoriana
Misa Monea Paulay
Vertralia
Frank Kinchelos
Contralta Bola
Margaret Drago Cunningham
Vielin
Richard Houston Topsy
Mya
Miesve Ball
Amedy
Bette Caet
Hos
Pinktes Sud
Martha Viel
Outaby
The
Wovices
Vesssvse
AWS
Mary Haberts
Tvars
Beveeeeseeee Milne Julie Wints
Tuter
Era Mise Hlancke Bridtwell
Yvar
Hooch Cases Drag Through Federal Court Session
In Bluefield on January 2 the mid winter term of the U S district court focused on liquor prosecutions. Out of 120 called cases 9 defendants were sent to federal prison in Atlanta for moonshine offenses. Several local figures faced fines and jail terms including W M Blankenship for moonshining and George W W Stupalski and family for possession. The grand jury wrapped up its term and a number of cases were continued to the next session.
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Bluefield
United States District Court
Tudge George Mvciintle
Judas
Atlania
Gay Mt
Umoe
W. M Blankenship
Mibewell
Rully
Blankenship
Easton
Ned Nowell
Jennny Woods
Wilson Dann
Inex
Woods
Uwguor
George VW
S. Stupal
Akl
Mut Hotel
George Stupalski
William Colling
McDowell County
Senteret
Fayette County
Pauline Thayer
Raleigh County
McDowall
Tuited
Kaystone
M. Bo Hensley
Bivafield
Postpone Meeting of Philosophical Society
The Charleston Philosophy Society meeting was postponed to next Friday night. J B Jones lecture on The Professor of Human Nature will be delivered then. A moment of silence for Armistice Day was observed across the country.
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Philosophical Society
Charleston Philosophy Saviors
J. B. Jones
Graduates Hold Class Night Rally At Charleston High
January graduates of Charleston high school held a student run class night lasting into the evening. Miss Dorothy Sinsley welcomed guests after an orchestral overture and Rev Harold W Rose gave the invocation. Anna Margaret Curudge read the class history with a humorous cartoon display by Misa Goodrich. Sidney Dower Calderwood gave the gift presentation, Master Billy Smiley narrated, and Roy Robson Yates spoke on the Charleston Beautiful of 1240 describing ideal roads and buildings.
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Charleston High School
Dorothy Sinsley
Charleston High Actoul Orchestra
Harold W. Rose
Anna Margaret Curuidge
Misa
Dorothy Smilley
Roy Robson Yates
Aristor
Charleston
Treble Clef Club Plans Jan 27 Concert
The Treble Clef Club will present a charity concert on Tuesday January 27 featuring Marion Morey a Columbus organist Grace Oretlle a Cincinnati mezzo soprano and other assisting artists. The program includes two song groups directed by Elite Fleet Kinehelne with Ruth Siler.
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Marion Moorey
Columbus
Grace Divine
Cincinnati
Vaneert Tueadayev
Marion Morey
Grace Oretlle
Elite Fleet Kinehelne
Ruth
Siler
Borah Debate on France Debt Settlement Stance
Senator Borah attacks US role as creditor in France debt talks and criticizes any settlement terms with Great Britain as overly generous. He argues the United States has already been generous to allies, while France should bear its obligations.
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France
MM Martin
United States
Boran
Great Britain
England
M. Marin
Unie
Miasnurt
Senater Borah
Borah
Bruna
Ile
Purported life continued from Pare One
A fragmentary passage discusses a ball career written by Hazel Johnson and questions whether the Thompsin company had permission to publish. It also mentions Notre Way of Spain and a large order affecting wages, implying possible furloughs for thousands of workers.
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Pare
Hazel Johnson
Thompsin
Permiasion
West Virginia miner tents draw union clash and aid
In West Virginia tent colonies housing 26,000 union members and families provoke disputes over wages and living conditions. Critics say tents are intimidation tools, while the union defends support with tent housing, food, and clothing contributions from labor groups and colleges.
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Batonay
Hroaukwond Labor College
Deasert
District 7
United Mine Workers of America
Charleston
Wo Wa
West Virginia
Jabor College
Inbor College
Obituary of Meson City boy David Dudding dies at nine
David Woodrow Dudding son of Mr and Mrs R J Dudding of Meson City died January 21 from a complication of diseases at age nine His body will be brought to the home of his father Mr G W Cart of Nittroda Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Nitra Saturday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev G C Hoeft Interment will be in Pudding Cemetery on Blakes Creek. Also, a separate note reports a man in New Orleans Naullt tied a stone around his neck before jumping into the Mississippi River.
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David Woodrow Dudding
R. J. Dudding
Meson City
G. OW. Cart
Nitra
Toda
First Baptist Church
Cabell Park Urgency Move In State Legislature
Governor Morgan urges Cabell Park as an emergency matter. Delegates push for a nonpayable commission to oversee city park system, while checks on salaries for house members are issued. Road bond measure seeks immediate sale for road building, with no governor loan. Various education and taxes proposals stir the house session.
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Senate
Troy J Hardman
Elkins
Morgan
Hin
Wennlor
Sied Gore
Somson
Road Commission
G. C. Beknap
Hraxton County
House
Armatrong
Huntington
W. 3. Johnson
McCrum
Howard W. Gora
Iran
Hervey
Braxton County
Hays
Tate
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James A. Lakin
Roosevelt
State Street
Trade Board
Rabbi Weintraub
Bronx Jewish Center
B'Nail, Jacob Congregation
Dorothy Dawn
Larry Senon
Central Africa
Htte
Kanawha Hotel
Lions Burlesque
Virginian Theatre
Coffman Springs
Dann
Chice Mins
Maude Morrison
Dante
Irene Hal
Missas Wana Reilly
Harrie Man
Nell Hall
Kathryn Gramm
Stacy Jennings
Eva Fickard
Edith Wittinson
Misa Musion
Sevrenghast
Peviultteo
Mary Stanl Wharney
Mia
Olka Denny
Miay
Constance Lurber
Eng
All Woo
Misa TE Haabeth
Sadroe
Ani Luc Eun Tee
Anna Mellanghan
Virginia Baird
Hannah
Sash Mixa
Pendleton
Crunus
Minnes
Enel Brown
Matelle Perry
Virginia Smith
Jeasse Wragoo
Wernlee Fercuson
Dorothy Ferrell
Syhil Rail
Ruth Sutton
Ra Hel Barnett
Virginia Parker
Mrs. Brooks
Cugiand
Treble Clef Club
Notre Tllway
Spain
Tabelry
Walews
Bilbaondusteley
Laing
Kanawha
P. Puffer
Minera
Union
Henry Tetlow
International
United Mine Workfhare
Stone
New Orleans
Cabell Park
Harriett FR
Jonen
Mershall County
Db Jackson
Welma
Olle County
Chatrman Cotton
Minera County
Defawder
Hardy County
Jones
Smith
Jackson County
Telegate
McCullough
St. Mary's
Bishop
Hoane County
Harvey
Wynming County
Authers
Harnes’ Soda
Attanoy
Montclair
N. J
Smilie
Capitol Street
Cliff
Edwards
Cliff Edwards
Hfe
Charley My Boy
California
Josephine
Lovey
Perfect Records
Lopin’s
Music Shop
Strand Theatre
Bldg
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