WVU Grants 675 Degrees at 73rd Commencement
West Virginia University conferred 675 degrees in its 73rd commencement ceremony in Morgantown. Honorary doctorates went to M. L. Benedum Pittsburgh oilman P. M. Snyder Mount Hope official and Harold E. Thompson New York chemical engineer. Dr. W E B Wickenden delivered the commencement address urging safeguards against totalitarianism.
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P. M. Snyder
Mount Hope
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Harold E. Thompson
Hre. N.Y. Chemical Engineer
West Virginia Leaders Highlight Development and Democracy Talk
Figures from industry and finance, including Benedum in Pittsburgh and Thompson of Carbide and Carbon, are profiled for their roles in oil, coal, and chemical sectors. Dr Wickenden warns democracy must adapt to survive amid totalitarian threats as graduates are urged to trust faith over sight.
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Benedum Trees Company
Snyder
Fron
Bank of Mount Hope
Producers Board
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Big Koppers Coal Company
Thompson
Clendenin
Charleston
West Virgina
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation
South Charleston
Carbide and Carbon
Wickenden
West
Belle Music Pupils Presented in Recital
Pupils of Letha Thompson presented a public recital at Judson Baptist Church in Belle. Participants included Joyce Ann Palmer Nancy Lee McSurety Ruth Turner Dorothy Thompson Kay Walker Beulah Taylor Phyllis Ann Sheets Bernice Jean Reber Fanny Belle Milligan Bonnie Ann Browne Buster Booth Florence Turner Thomas Edwards and Kathryn Poole.
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Letha Thompson
Belle
Judson Baptist Church
Bela
Joyce Ann Palmer
Nancy Lee McSurety
Ruth Turner
Dorothy Thompson
Kay Walker
Beulah Taylor
Phyllis Ann Sheets
Bernice Jean Reber
Fanny Belle Milligan
Bonnie Ann Browne
Buster Booth
Florence Turner
Thomas Edwards
Kathryn Poole
Dentist Henry Burgess Thomson Dies After Short Illness
BLUEFIELD June 8 Dr Henry Burgess Thomson 40 longtime local dentist died yesterday after a brief illness He was born in Culpeper Virginia and practiced dentistry here for 16 years Charles B Cochran of South Charleston will receive a professional degree in ceramic engineering
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Henry" Burgess Thomson
Culpepper
Varrations
Herlan A. Anthony
Charles B. Cochran
South Charleston
Catholic Women Plan Open House at Daniel Boone Hotel
The Catholic Daughters of America plan a Wednesday open house from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Daniel Boone hotel. The program features vocal numbers by Mrs. Gertrude Glesinger with pianist Henri Schiltz, piano pieces, dance acts, and a guest list of officers and committee chairs.
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Daniel Boone Hotel
Gertrude Glesinger
Vienna
Henri Schiltz
Raymond Hancock
Kathleen Howie
Margaret Smoot
Laval Commt
Brand
Wene
Gandhi Praises British Morale in Harijan
Gandhi in Harijan lauds Britain's stamina urging Indians to persevere. He states Britain will resist heroically if faced with reverses and calls for continued work and business as usual despite hardships.
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Mohandas K. Gandhi
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WV Wesleyan Professor Heads Disabled Veterans State Group
Prof. R. H. Carder of West Virginia Wesleyan College is named state commander of the Disabled Veterans of the World War. Carder leads the business and commerce department at the college. Princess Josephine Charlotte, daughter of the king of the Helgians, is now a girl guide.
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R. H. Carder
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Carder
Josephine Charlotte
Mrs Susie Wiley 78 Dies After Fall Injuries
Clarksburg reports the death of Susie Virginia Wiley aged 78 from complications of a fractured hip suffered May 25 when she fell while hanging curtains in her home. Her passing marks the county's 35th accident related fatality this year. Winters in South America are warmer and summers cooler than in North America.
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Clarksburg
Susie Virginia Wiley
Wiley
South America
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Wheaton College Candidate Jean E. Guthrie to Attend Commencement
Jean E. Guthrie of Charleston daughter of Mr and Mrs George G Guthrie Kanawha boulevard will be a candidate for the bachelor of arts degree at Wheaton College Norton Massachusetts commencement exercises tomorrow. She majored in history and served on the business staffs of the Wheaton News and Mike the college year book. She belonged to the International Relations club and Agora honorary history society.
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Charleston
George G. Guthrie
Kanawha Boulevard
Wheaton College
Norton
Mass
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Wheaton News
Mike
International Relations Club
Agora
Postmasters Elect Elkins United in National League Meeting
The National League of District Postmasters closed its annual meeting electing W. H. Hilborn of Beverly as president. Other officers named were C. L. Gore Core W. L. Snyder Huttons Ville and Harry W. Caplin Elizabeth as vice presidents. Mrs Louise Burmphe Burlington serves as secretary treasure. Senator M M Neely addressed the gathering.
Camp opening features Hodges Laing and city leaders
Mayor Dawson and Hodges director of the Charleston chamber of commerce and John Laing of the Mission board speak at the Union mission camp opening at Abney Park. The program starts at 2 35 pm with the South Charles ton high school band the Moody Bible institute Sunshine Gospel Way and congregational singing. Grounds open for picnics outings swimming throughout summer with reservations by dialing 27 413. Seventy three children are housed at the camp this summer.
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Charles £. Hodges
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
John Laing
Mission
Union Mission
Abney Park
South Charles
Lick Branch
Pat B. Withrow
Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Promise Kidney Relief
Advertisement claims cheap Gold Medal Haarlem Gil Capsules can relieve kidney and bladder irritation caused by overworked kidneys. It warns of backache eye issues and cramps if symptoms persist and urges purchasing the 3 cent box from any druggist.
Five Local Students To Get OSU Degrees
Five Charleston students will receive degrees in the graduating class of 1,750 at Ohio State University in Columbus tomorrow. They are Helen I. Cavina home economics, William R. Keller chemical engineering, Ruth Bass education, Mary N. Sims social administration.
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Charleston
Ohio State University
Columbus
Helen I. Cavina
William R. Keller
Ruth Bass
Mary N. Sims
Ford V-8 Impresses With Engine Brilliance And Value
The purchase praise centers on the car’s powerful V-8 engine and the high performance matching its extra value. Enthusiasts note the overall quality aligns with top-tier engineering and dependable driving experience.
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