Teachers Urged to Seek 1930 Census Enumerator Posts
William Oneill Cook state superintendent reports Habers Deming calls for substitute, regular and retired teachers to apply for 1930 census enumerator jobs. Steuart, director, notes best candidate profiles for reading and explaining English, with task timing uncertain as census date未 set and congressional action pending.
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William One- Cook
Habers
C. Deming
Committee On
Toag
Deming
Wam
Steuart
Snys
Kim
Congress
Paving Bids to Be Opened on Tuesday in City
City to open bids at eleven o clock morning on Tuesday for paving projects across streets and alleys including Fifth Iowa Grand View Valley and Fairview drives, Gap road Swarthmore and Bridge avenues. Up to three contracts may be awarded by the city council this summer.
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Wael
Supe
Charleston
Fim
South
Lincoln
Fast
Upper Vine
Fifth
Iowa
Cowles Street
Grandview
Valley
Fairview Drives
Madison
Fayotte Streets
Gap Road
Swarthmore
Bridge Avenues
Measles Epidemic Abating In City After March to May Surge
The measles epidemic, which numbered over 1,200 cases in March, April and May, was virtually under control in the last two weeks, according to the city health department. A return to normal in three years is expected as schools closed a week ago and the school nursing service notes rapid decline.
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City Health Department
Mayor Recalls Civil War Musket In Portrait of Family Lore
The wreath of verse honors a Civil War era musket once carried by mayor William Wesley Wertz’s father Ces sius Clayburn Wertz. Wertz preserves the relic at his Elk farm, reflecting on conflict, memory, and the father son rift amid national strife.
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Cessius Clayburn Wertz
Pennsylvania
Burr
West Virginia
Moreale
Wiliam Wesley Wertz
Charleston
Ritter
Lural
Elk
Water Franchise Hearings Placed Before Court in Kanawha Valley
The Kanawha Valley Water company seeks a 25 year franchise to build across county roads between eastern Trouits and Blaughters creek and a mile south of the Great Kanawha River. The Kanawha Eastern Water company backs the bid and both firms recently secured franchises east of Charleston. The West Virginia Water Service company plans to apply July 6 for a franchise covering Marmet area.
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Kanawha Valley Water Company
Marinet
Blaughters Creek
Kanawha River
Kanawha Eastern Water Company
Charleston
Charter Issued To Lincoln Gas Company
The secretary of state issued charter yesterday to the Federal Gas corporation of Hamlin authorized to drill gas wells in Lincoln county. The capital stock is 825000 with incorporators John B bridging more, Madge M. Adkins, A. F. Black, R. H. Adkins and Homer Bager, all of Hamlin.
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Federal Gas Corporation of
Hamlin
Lincoln County
John 8. Bridemore
Madge M. Adkins
A. F. Black
R. H. Adkins
Homer Bager
Bonner Hill Improves After Broken Elbow
Bonner H. Hill secretary of the state capitol commission is improving slowly after a broken elbow. He spent much time in his state house office last week, though the arm remains in a plaster cast. Initial fears of amputation have receded as full use is expected to return.
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Bonner H. Hill
State Capitol Commission
Hill
State House
West Virginia Veterans Face Severe Mental Health Crisis in Wartime Aftermath
Twenty nine known West Virginia veterans are deemed insane and in urgent need of hospitalization. State service officer C B M Jones says there may be more cases and notes beds have been obtained for three. Of the 29, three are jailed, seven in state institutions, one in a private facility, and 16 at large, with risks of public danger and family harm cited.
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West
Jones
West Virginia
Sanitary Improvements Noted in Fayette and Surrounding Towns
The state health department reports four marked gains in Harvey and Prudence in Fayette county after sanitary installations cut dysentery and typhoid fever. Waste disposal now follows sanitary practices thanks to sanitary engineer H. J Spyder. Powellton begins installing a new water filtration plant.
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Harvey
Prudence
Fayette County
State Health Department
H. J Spyder
Wealth Department
Powellton
One Cent a Day Accident Policy Promotion
National Protective Insurance offers a policy paying up to 100 a month costing one cent a day with 10 days free inspection. No money needed initially just name age address and Henry’s name. Send 83.65 to activate for a year or return policy after reading.
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National Protective Insurance
Seaurity
Kansas City
Bone Heinry
Civil Service Examinations Open for Smithsonian Posts
United States civil service commission announces open competitive exams through local secretary Harry Gill for positions in Washington D C. Associate curator at the national museum earns 3200 dollars yearly. Associate biologist general range 43200 to 43700, assistant biologist general 2600 to 3100. Bureau of biological survey linked.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Harry Gill
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
Bureau of Biological Survey
Federal duties and pay details for nursing staff
An excerpt notes job postings in Washington and field assignments, listing a chief nurse position at the federal industrial institution for women in Alderson with a salary of 62,200 dollars per year plus a 300 dollar annual allowance for quarters subsistence and laundry.
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Washington
Federal Industrial Institution For
Alderson
Protests Set On Paying For City Road Projects
The city council held a regular meeting on August 5 to announce protest night for paying projects. Planned locations include Woodland avenue from Pine to Forrest, Kanawha avenue to lot 1 block 21, Fourth avenue from Iowa to Two Mile Creek, Fifth Lav erine from Bream to Florida, alleys north of Hall and State streets, and other segments along Iowa, Summers, Kanawha, Brooks, Morris, A, Hunt, Virginia, Brown streets.
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Woodland Avenue
Pine Street
Forrest Avenue
Kanawha
Western Avenue
Kanawha City
Fourth Avenue
Iowa Street
Two Mile Creek
Fifth Laverine
Bream Street
Florida Street
Hall Street
Delaware Avenue
Vine Street
Lowa Street
Fifth Avenue
State Street
Summers Street
Fifth Street
Kanawha Street
Brooks
Morris Street
Seventh Avenue
A. Street
Hunt Avenue
Goshorn
Virginia Street
Brown Street
Washington Street Widening Plan to Be Voted On
The city council will revisit the proposal to widen most of Washington Street west of Capitol at the June 17 meeting. Advertisements notify non resident property owners to appear and protect their interests.
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Washington Street
Capitol
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