Pedestrians Chief Accident Victims in West Virginia
Col. P D Shingleton of the Department of Public Safety reports that pedestrians account for about 49 percent of highway deaths in West Virginia since January 1 1936. Most fatalities occur on open roads with good visibility and during the hours 7 pm to 7 am, 93 deaths in that period, while 61 occur from 7 am to 7 pm. Investigations cite youth crossing or adults ignoring danger, with rare alcohol or peculiar cases noted.
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Col
P. D. Shingleton
Shingleton
Col. Shingleton
New South Side Bridge Work Advances Amid Old Structure Removal
Work on the South Side bridge project continues across multiple sections. Concrete was poured for piers B and C, demolition of the north approach old bridge proceeds, and clearance aims to permit driving of pilings for the new approach early in the week.
Veterans Meet at Acmor School in South Charleston
Veterans of Foreige Diary plan a meeting at eight, hosted near Acmor School in South Charleston. A London sale is noted with Lord Nelson hatsle sold for 2300 dollars, and a sauce bolt gift arrangement is mentioned in a brief, fragmentary report.
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Lane
Anderson
Acmor School
South Charleston
Lord Nelson
London
Virginia State College to Open Nine Weeks Session Tomorrow
Virginia State College announces a nine weeks summer session beginning tomorrow and ending August 7. Courses will total over 10 semester hours per student with classes meeting twice weekly. Miss Fannie C Williams joins staff to teach methods in elementary education and contribute to demonstrations in a laboratory school alongside a regional advisory committee.
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West Virginia State College
Fannie C. Willams
Valena C. Jones
Sertices
Comnetan
Murdoor
Regia
West Virginia
Enters Concord reenounced Nae Lona Ton abouts
A concise, readable item summarizes a local entry in Concord noting a reenounced event or claim titled Nae Lona Ton abouts. Entities mentioned include Concord and related parties, with emphasis on the main action and its context for readers.
South Charleston Legion Delegates Named Amid Corporate Confusion
In Charleston area, delegates were elected for the American Legion event amid unclear notes and scattered names. Alternate delegates were listed, including Neill Preneh Cork Mutehitsoy and others, with confusion over exact roles and organizers.
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Charleston
Fritt Heal
Mante Caguetti
American Legion
Richwood
Neill Preneh
Cork
Mutehitsoy
Etret Raber
T. Bryan
Witlir
Torrie
G. P
Charles
Legal and political tensions overshadow looming conventions
The text outlines a turbulent Washington week with the Supreme Court term closing and major debates over a federal wage law and state minimums. It notes uncertainty in constitutional questions, pending tax reform, and the Roosevelt administration’s strategy as factions brace for upcoming political conventions.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Roosevelt
Ordina
Washington
Y W A Activities Promote Learn to Swim Program
Forty five Charleston girls completed swimming lessons under the YWCA Learn to Swim drive. Instructors included Anit Woodell, Mary Birge, and Mrs Lovell, with a club meeting planned at Bridge Avenue and a June 25 pool party at Roca Lake being organized by the YWCA with committee chair PL Fitzgerald presiding.
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Charleston
God
Red Cross
Y. W. Oc
Noots
Betty Jo Greene
Lois Ann Striver
Rhoda Jean Springer
Margaret Brice
Murti Toomy Wilma Jean Ann Reve Sete
Evelyn Stevens
Kathryn Bre Flolse
Baws
Charlotte
Ardyce Jividen
Phylls Bey Price
Reba C
Rude Florence Ragy
Dane Goth
Mildred Palmwette Friedman
Freda May Welch
Mtu Bogle
Dure Thomas
Dav Goldiford
Merrit
Meaday
Roseane Hil
Daris Baran
Wiles
Mauthane
Buford Booth
Ot Todd
Mary Heny
Tia Chivine Hine Walines
Mary
Mes
Anit Woodell
Andrey
M. F. Brothers
Mre Lovell
Mary Birge
Ie Green Iie
Mars Ake Besilind Howard
Jit
Miss Car
Elizabeth Bennett
Hungipessiser
Roca Lake Pool
Logan Man Fined and Jailed in Lorado Slaying Case
Ulysses Damron was sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined 100 by Judge Naaman Jackson after a jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Lorado. He was charged with aiding Albert Gibson 27 who, while attempting to disarm, allegedly frightened residents by a wild west ride through the mining community. Damron is described as Lorado’s tenant inspector.
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Logan
Ulysses “Lasses" Damron
Naaman Jackson
Damron
Albert Gibson
Gibson
Lorado
Staff Named For Camp Ann Bailey
Leaders named for Girl Scout Camp Ann Bailey announce in charge roles for unit leaders include Rowena Lee Care of Princeton Mountsli cers, Betty Leake Washington D C, Nancy Hull Fredonia N Y with Charlesto n staff. A ten member unit staff trained at Edith Macy or Camp Ledgewood. First group of Girl Scouts to depart for Camp Ann Bailey in Greenbrier County on July 5.
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Ann Bailey
Alethea Hanson
Eloise Lewis
Canton
Anna Cheesman
Charleston
Katharine Crossin
Jackson
Marian Kattman
Columbus
Martha Stevens
Rowena Lee Care
Princeton
Mountsli Cers
Betty Leake
Washington
D.C
Nancy Hull
Fredonia
Sam Glover
Highlanders
Betty Coopey
Virginia Smith
Granville
Ann Chishgim
Merrymen
Boneta Thompson
Cleveland
Stat
Edith Macy
New York State
Camp Ledgewood
Camp
Greenbrier County
Twenty Charleston Rotarians Plan To Attend Convention
Charleston will send a delegation of 20 or more to the Rotary International convention in Atlantic City June 92 27. Reservations include President and Mrs Robert Clutter President-elect Mason Crickard Vice President-elect and Mrs Williams and others such as Mr and Mrs M R Mathes Rabbi and Mrs Ariel Goldourg Mr and Mrs C R Singleton Dr W W Point Secretary and Mrs Thomas Mays and son Robert Mrs Mays sister Mrs Emma Rose Dixon District Governor and Mrs Lon H Kelly and daughter Virginia and Mr and Mrs Lloyd A Wildman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Atlantic City
Robert Clut Fer
Mason Crickard
Williams
Bolde
M. R. Mathes
Ariel TL. Goldourg
C. R. Singleton
W. W. Point
Thomas Mays
Robert
Mays
Emma Rose Dixon
Lon H. Kelly
Virginia
Lloyd A. Wildman
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Concord
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Concord State Teachers Vallege
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New York
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PL Fitzgerald
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Quarrier St
Medical
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J. G. Greter
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