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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

3

Immunization Need Cited for School Entry

Dr. Thomas H. Blake, state health official, argues compulsory immunization for diphtheria and smallpox is constitutional and necessary to protect children and the public. He cites Massachusetts precedent and higher U.S. death tolls from smallpox to bolster the measure.

Thomas H. Blake Maternal and Child Hygiene State Health Department Health Department Blake U. S. Supreme Court Massachusetts United States

Willing Workers' Class Entertained at Mrs. Lee's Home

Mrs. Arnold Lee hosted the Willing Workers' class of Spring Hill St. Paul M. E. Church South Tuesday night with many members in attendance. Others listed include Mrs. William Davis, Mrs. Kenneth Hanson, Mrs. Russell Turner, Mrs. Leona West, Mrs. Maywood West, Mrs. Howard Frazier, Mrs. E. O. Knight, Mrs. Carl Lloyd, Mrs. Walter Spence, Mr. and Mrs. Noy Cox, Rev. T Adams and Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Hudson, Mary Lou and Joan Lee, Kenneth Hanson, Wesley, Jack, and Connelly Adams.

Arnold Lee Spring Hill St. Paul M. E. Church South Wiliam Davis Kenneth Hanson Russell Turner Leona West Maywood West Howard Frazier E. O. Knight Carl Lloyd Walter Spence Noy Cox T. ©. Adams Mra Adams

Logan Water Rates Ordered Lowered by Public Commission

Logan officials announced a downward revision in Pure Water company rates, estimated to save consumers about $10,000 annually. The Public Service Commission directed the company to file tariffs and appear for hearing on June 18, with rate cuts applying to private fire protection, city hydrants, meters, water rents in Logan, Aracama, and outside Logan city limits.

Pure Water Company of Logan Public Service Commission Commission Aracama

Happy Helpers Class Entertains With Dating

Miss Charlotte Spreigle hosted two Wiener Toast Tuesday night for the Happy Helpers class at Spring Hill St Paul M E church South. Other attendees included Jean Kay Chilton Frances Hamilton Chilton Betty Jo Long Iva Jean Dent Dorothy Lee Margaret Ann Johnson Anna Marie Hall Elma Jean Long Neva Babcock Betty Turley Geraldine Queen Helen Parsons Mary Hall and C V Hall.

Charlotte Spreigle Happy Helpers Spring Hill St. Paul M. E. Church South Jean Kay Chilton Frances Hamilton Chilton Betty Jo Long Iva Jean Dent Dorothy Lee Margaret Ann Johnson Anna Marie Hall Elma Jean Long Neva Babcock Betty Turley Geraldine Queen Helen Parsons Mary Hall C. V. Hall

Local Man Elected President of West Virginia Telephone Pioneers

George M. Thrall of Charleston has been elected president of the West Virginia chapter No 42 Telephone Pioneers of America. The group honors longtime telephone workers and Thrall began with US Long Distance in 1899. He has served as plant superintendent in Charleston Wheeling and again Charleston since May.

George M. 7Tral Charleston West Virginia Telephone Pioneers of America Thrall United States Long Distance Telephone Company Columbus Wheeling

Clay County Democrats appoint new leadership slate

Organization of the Clay County Democratic executive committee concluded Tuesday with A. J. Pugh elected vice chairman W. C. Bobbitt named chairman Mrs J. F. Moran chosen associate chairman and John Size more appointed temporary secretary.

Clay County Democratic Executive Committee A.J. Pugh W.C. Bobbitt Bi-A J. F. Moran John Sizemore

Californian Impressed By State's Scenic Beauty

Alex Allen of North Hollywood California is visiting West Virginia and will depart tomorrow night for the coast after his Charleston visit.

Alex Allen North Hollywood Calif West Virginia Charleston

Allen Tours State Admiring Scenic Beauty

He visited his sister Mrs. Alice White of Washington Street and toured the state for the first time. He said he was impressed by its scenic beauty, unsurpassed by any state he has visited. ee London belches are wearing black.

Alice White Washington Street Allen

Wyckoff Receives B A Degree from George Washington University

Justin V. Wyckoff of Charleston was graduated yesterday from George Washington University with a bachelor of arts in government.

Justin V. Wyckoff Charleston George Washington University

Johnson silent on potential war post appointment

Washington June 3 Louis A Johnson of Clarksburg West Virginia declined to comment on a report he may be offered the position of assistant secretary of war. Johnson a former national commander of the American Legion has been in Washington since the start of the week and serves on the federal advisory council of the U S employment service. The Czech government controls radio set manufacturing.

Washington Louis A. Johnson Clarksburg W. Va Johnson Mander American Legion Federal Advisory Council The U.S. Employment Service

John Geshorn Member of 37 Graduating Class

John Geshorn a member of the 37th graduating class of Ohio Wesleyan College in Delaware is noted. The report places him on Washington Street.

John Geshorn Washingt Street Ohio Wesleyan College Delaware

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