Edmiston Reveals Gift to Montgomery
Congress passed a bill to deed the federal old lock property at the lower end of Montgomery to the city Rep. Andrew Edmiston announced yesterday The American Legion plans a club house on the tract and a playground will be developed on the rest Civic leaders seek federal funds to finance a city swimming pool on the playground The action ends years of civic efforts to obtain the property for Montgomery
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Montgomery
Congress
Andrew Edmiston
American Legion
Montgomey
Commencement Held by Laird Nurses
The Laird Memorial Hospital school of nursing held commencement exercises Monday with Dr C W Reed of New Martinsville as principal speaker. Diplomas were presented by Dr BR H Jones to Hilda Roberts Beulah Perry Ma Bess Naomi Fron Saul Nettie Long and Elaine Riddle. An organ solo by Mrs Lynn Bailey and vocal selections by Miss Lillian Dent and Charles H Wallace followed, with a reception at the nurses home.
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Laird Memorial ‘Hospital School of Nursing
C. W. Reed
New Martinsville
BR. H. Jones
Hilda Roberts
Beulah Perry
Ma Bess
Naomi Fron Saul
Nettie Long
Elaine Riddle
Lynn Bailey
Lillian Dent
Charles H. Wallace
Miss Panucci Is Recent Bride
Mr and Mrs N J Panucci announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth Ann to Mr William R Ashley of Charleston. Best man Louis Romano of Clarksburg maid of honor Angeline Panucci. Bridesmaids Mary Lee Panucci Mae Tabit. Ushers Anthony Wally and Louis Partano. Reception followed at the bride’s home.
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N. J. Panucci
Bld
First Avenue
Elizabeth Ann
William R. Ashley
Charleston
Koppers Company Plans Safety Picture at Beards Fork Mines
The Koppers Safety council of Beards Fork plans a moving picture on safety first methods. Supt. M. L. Workman said the film will be shown soon in all Koppers camps. The Royal Opera House in London has new seats with pneumatic upholstery.
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Koppers Safety Council of
Beards Fork
Supt. M., L. Workman
Kooppers
Kincaid Family Relocates to Montgomery
Mr and Mrs V E Kincaid and their children moved from Deepwater after 13 years to 317 Fifth Avenue to place children nearer school. The family includes daughters Velma Marguerite and Jean a married daughter Mrs C B Burr and sons David and Thomas. Mr Kincaid is foreman at the Virginian railroad shops at Page. Marguerite Kincaid is noted locally as an acrobatic dancer.
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V. E. Kincaid
Deepwater
Fifth Avenue
Kincaids
Velma
Marguerite
Jean
C. B. Burr
David
Thomas
Kincaid
Virginian
Page
Marguerite Kincaid
Mont gomery church reception honors Herbert Gabheart
Young people of Montgomery Baptist Church hosted an informal reception for Herbert Gabheart of Huntington at Rev. Leland Smith residence. Gabheart studies at Louisville Baptist Theological Seminary and will assist Rev. Smith this summer. Several local residents and visitors were noted at various gatherings and trips.
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Montgomery Baptist Church
Herbert Gabheart
Huntington
Leland Smith
Gabheart
Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Mirs
Leonard Stephens
Mable Hopkins
Charleston
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Travels and Visits
Sports Editor notes social rounds as families and friends visit Marlinton, Charleston, Cincinnati, and beyond. Names include Morgan, Myers, Helmintoller, Kimble, Taylor, Kessler, Coley, Oliver, Davante, Edwards, Weidener, Lazsroff, Curry, Brown, Shrewsbury, Margolis, Finckelstein, Lavender, Ostroff, Schram, and more. Events span visits, vacations, and gatherings with colleges, clubs, and churches.
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H. A. Morgan
W. B. Myers
Marlinton
Annabel Morgan
Lucile Helmintoller
Ronceverte
Margaret Kimble
Charleston
E. Taylor
Hinton
Clarence Taylor
Jne Kessler
Cincinnati
Helen Coley
Mary Oliver
William Davante
George Edwards
New River State College
Annie Thompson
Stalindon
Blacksburg
W. H. Coley
Weidener
VBI
Hilda Lazsroff
West Virginia University
A. L. Curry and
William Dalton
I Joel
Isadore Margolis
Simon Margolis
Albert ‘Finklestein
Cincinnnati
Carl Lavender
Hingston
Lavender
F. H. Kelly
Hierbridge Club
Lyle Sattes
F. Backus
Homer Hudson
David Shrewsbury
Charley Kinder
George Pulliam
Job Brugh
Clemmer Peek
Greenbrier Military School
Lewisburg
W. A. Kinder
W. P. Huddleston
William Bitchingne
Payetteville
Helen Allison
Nitra Hae
M. Jacobs
Miss Allison
Young Schram
Montgomery Credit Clothing Company
Ike Ostroff
Ruth Ostroff
Milton Ostroff
Matheny
Jeff Gulf Service
Steiim
F. D. Eiiberlin
Gulf District
Gassawway
R. J. Peebles
U.S. Army
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Panama
Canal Zone
RB. J. Grimm
A. G. Newby
Bridge
C. W. Stallard
Grasshoppers Threaten Farm Lands Across Western States
Hoppers invade the deep southwest and Rocky Mountain region as a vast insect horde menaces millions of acres. National guard units and local crews mobilize. governors appeal for funds while ranchers and farmers lay poison bait to curb the invasion reducing yields and grazing prospects.
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Springer
N. M
Rocky Mountain
National Guard
New Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Colorado
Oklahoma
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Union County
Colfax County
COC
Clyde Tingley
Tederwald
Texas Central
Dalhart
Panhandle
Guv
James V._ Allred
Fed Houghton
Texas Counies
Engagement Announced In Montgomery Couple to Wed
Mr and Mrs Jesse Turley announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian to J Kenneth Gwinn son of Mr and Mrs S W Gwinn of Hinton A June 18 wedding is planned at the Catholic rectory in Boomer Also noted are hospital nurse graduates and a piano recital by Miss Mary Troutman at Cowley Hall with participants Adrah Dent Shrewsbury Nor Shrewsbury and Mildred Bend Local business group kicks off a trade extension campaign from June 11 to August 13 and several residents undertake travel or study plans including Joe Fragale returning from Aspinwall and Doyle Wickline attending summer school in Morgantown
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Jesse Turley
Montgomery
Lillian
J. Kenneth Gwinn
SW. Gwinn
Hinton
Boomer
Laird Memorial Hospital
Mary ‘Troutman
New River State College
Cowley Hall
Adrah Dent
Jean
Shrewsbury
Nor
Mildred Bend
Ellen Lloyd
South
Aspinwall
Doyle Wickline
Morgantown
F. W. Haines
Florida
Martha Thomas
Juliana Claypeot
Harrick Ree
John Nunley
Uni
Mary Floyd Hindt
Berea
Berea Academy
Anderson VFW Post To Buy Lock Property
The Anderson VFW Post plans to acquire property on the Kanawha River at South Charleston West Virginia for 2 250. The measure authorizes the secretary of war to convey the land and has been sent to the White House after passage today.
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Anderson Vfw
Post
Washington
White House
Anderson Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kanawha River
South Charleston
W. Va
Death of Major's Wife Is Probed
Major John R. Brooke, 44, tactical instructor at Fort Benning army infantry school, is detained as military police and federal agents probe the death of his wife Elizabeth. Daughters found her beaten body at the foot of stairs. injuries suggest not a fall. Brooke was at maneuvers when police say the body was discovered.
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Fort Benning
John R. Brooke
Army Inantry School
Elizabeth
Brooke
Asa L. Singleton
Singleton
Maj. Brooke
Maneuvers
Crabb Case Goes To Jury Today
The trial of 22 year old James W. Crabb for Manslaughter in the shooting of his 19 year old bride Betty proceeds to a jury. In closing arguments the state seeks a conviction while defense contends the bride acted alone. Jury to begin deliberations by noon. conviction ranges one to 14 years. Also note Bishop of Galway remarks on golf and humility at a club dinner in Ireland.
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Perin
CINS
James W. Crabb
J. M. Reardon
Betty
John E. Cassidy
Hetty
James
Galway
Ireland
Adam
Eleanor Holm Freed by Divorce From Arthur L Jarrett
In Los Angeles June Arthur L Jarrett a singing orchestra leader obtained a divorce from Eleanor Holm once an Olympic swimmer. He testified that romance talk with Billy Rose caused mental anguish and embarrassment. Judge Charles Haas granted the decree ending the marriage and clearing the path for Holm and Rose to marry if Rose’s wife Fanny Brice does likewise.
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Los Angeles
Arthur L. Jarrett
Eleanor Holm
Eleanor
Billy Rose
Jarrett
Charles ©. Haas
Miss Holm
Rose
Fanny Brice
Wife shames husband over 1946 Olympic swimmer’s dismissal
A man recalls his wife’s embarrassment citing that she was a member of the 1946 Olympic swimming team and was dismissed from the squad for alleged drinking aboard a boat bound for Europe. The account frames the incident as a personal grievance and highlights the era’s scrutiny of athletes.
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Europe
Madame Lee Palmist and Claimvotant Mentioned Reading
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Madame Lee palm reader or clairvoyant interaction with a claimant reference. The readable fragment notes a price near two dollars and a generic reading cue. No clear person or organization names beyond the palmist label.
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L. W. Morton
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Cedar Grove
New York City
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Louise Johnson
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Robert Moore
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Greenbrier River
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