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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

7

Mrs. Dillon Named Council Secretary

Mrs. Jean T. Dillon of the division of child hygiene state department of health was named executive secretary of the state crippled children's council at a meeting. Dr. Henshaw presided as officials discussed the 40 000 yearly appropriation and heard remarks from Harry Howett Miles Williamson Bo Williamson and others. Dillon previously led child health nursing and later served as a field worker and nurse with several institutions.

Jean T. Dillon State Department of Health State Crippled Children's Council WT. Henshaw A. T. Post Clarksburg Harry Howett International Crippled Children’s Council Miles Marian Williamson Kentucky Crippled Chil‘dren’s Commission Bo Williamson Kentucky Commission State Council Dr. Henshaw Post JS. Lakin State Board of Control W. C. Cook Mary L. Yager Board of Children's Guardians Mra Howard Kelly Baltimore Tenchera College New York Towa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Henry Street Visiting Nurse Association of St. Louis

Social Notes Highlight New York Guests in Charleston

Mrs. Howard Corwin Beers and Mrs. Mary Taylor visit Quartier street as guests of Miss Elaine Stroman. Couples from Florence and Beckley spend weekends with local families while Princeton student Frederick Prichard returns for graduation events. Mr. and Mrs. McLane and Mrs. Gresham tour Columbus and Cincinnati. Mrs. Norvell from Philadelphia visits son and daughter-in-law on Lee street.

Howard Corwin Beers New York City Elaine Stroman Quartier Street Beers Mary Taylor B. P. Taylor St. Louis Edgar Stephenson Court Foster 2. C. Lynch Jacqueline Lynch Henderson Lynch Florence S.C Lynch Miss Lynch Mr. Lynch Beckley W. L. Foster Frederick Prichard Princeton University Princeton N. J Charleston HL. Prichard Quarrier Street Prichard Lyle Wishire Chelv Yan Joe Miller Pennsylvania Avenue Euther Price Wilmer Price Delaware Ave Hue Hampden-sid~ Ney College Wm Atudent E. P. McLane George Gresham Columbus Cincinnati John Norvell Philadelphia John Norvell, Jr Lee Street

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Moulton

The county clerk issued several marriage licenses yesterday. Couples listed include Arthur Hertzman and Milfred Johnson. Jeence Henderson and Margaret Beott. Carson M. Conner and Olive M. Price. Ott Pritt and Opal Rollins. Claude Westfall and Allie Haynes. Morris Johnson and Mabel Means.

Roscoe Moulton Arthur Hertzman F Jackson Milfred Johnson Kanawha County Jeence Henderson Kentucky Margaret Beott Carson M. Conner Olive M. Price Ott Pritt Opal Rollins Claude Westfall

States Confiscate 178 Arrests and 46 Stills in June

State prohibition commissioner's report shows 178 arrests and 46 stills seized in May along with six cars and a truck, plus thousands of gallons of alcohol. Confiscations occurred in Kanawha and other counties, with Mercer Logan and Logan counties contributing many arrests and stills. Several named individuals face federal court action on liquor charges.

Ross Wella State Prohibition Commissolner Mercer County Logan County Cabell Hampshire Marion Morgan Ohio John Long Fireco United States Court Windsor W. Meadows Ghent John Sterling Edwight Roscoe Westmoreland Grab Orchard Hunter Larkins Annie Larkins

Husband of Woman Sought as Kidnapper

Rockford police hunt for "Red" Anderson the estranged husband of Mrs. Tillie Anderson who was abducted from her home on the second floor by a man who seized her at gunpoint and fled in a curbside auto. Neighbors say she had feared for her life and sought police protection amid divorce proceedings.

Rockford Tillie Anderson Ant Red” Anderson

Flit spray promises total insect elimination

Advertising claim for Flit insecticide promises to kill flies, mosquitoes, roaches, ants, bed bugs and moths with a money-back guarantee. It emphasizes safety to people, non staining vapor, pleasant use, and an improved spray device.

Flit

United Fuel Aid in Appraisal for Rate Rise Case

Public Service Commission hearings revealed United Fuel’s appraisal work began before Ford Bacon and Davis arrived in March. Engineer F H Lerch Jr testified that company staff started inventory work, aiding the firm’s later appraisal for rate increases across Charleston Huntington and other South West Virginia towns.

Ford, Bacon and Davis F. H. Lerch, Jr Public Service Commission United Fuel Charleston Huntington West Virginia Paul Scott Lerch H. A. Wallace Public, Service Commission Scott Gan Company Enginetra Afflecinis

McClaren Granted Bus Permit by Commission

W. J. McClaren of Welch received a state road commission bus line permit to operate between Huntington and Williamson. The permit runs through December 31 1632 and prohibits pickups at Huntington Echo Wayne county or intermediate points as another company holds a franchise. The commission denied routes for Logan Williamson Rus company Logan and John F Farr Huntington and A R Jimison Huntington between Echo and Williamson.

W. J. McClaren Welch State Road, Commission Huntington Williamson Echo Wayne County Logan-Williamson Rus Company Logan John F. Farr

Board of Osteopathy Opens Examinations in West Virginia

The West Virginia state board of osteopathy began examinations for licensure with a semi annual meeting in the city building. Fourteen applicants were tested in anatomy embryology osteopathy and related subjects. Names include W J Whitright Joseph Fiasco Jack Georges George W Seymour Albert F Lyons John W Geiger Lewiston Pa John P Jones Warren Oh B J Murphy Eric Pa Rey W Eshenaur Point Pleasant William M Jackson Bellefontaine D D Gordon Campbell Calgary Alberta Laurence F Dubay Madison Me George D Clark Buffalo Warren G Bradford Daytona. Board officers are Dr J H Robinett president Dr Donna G Russell vice president and Dr G E Maris secretary treasurer.

Censea West Virginia State Board of Osteopathy W. J. Whitright Battle Creek Mich Joseph Fiasco Akron Jack Georges Manistee George W. Seymour Cleveland Heights Albert F. Lyons Binghamton N.Y John W. Geiger Lewiston John P. Jones Warren B. J. Murphy Eric Rey W. Eshenaur Point Pleasant Wiliam M. Jackson Bellefontaine

Ex-Cop Hugh Evans Selected as Labour Candidate

Whitchurch, England, reports former constable Hugh S. Evans has been chosen as the Labour candidate for Parliament. Evans, previously with the police, is entering the national race to represent the constituency in upcoming elections.

Whitchurch Hugh S. Evans Labor

Wheeling Man Saves Boy From Drowning

In Charleroi Pennsylvania June 10 Henry Tempest 31 of Wheeling a civil engineer with the Pittsburgh and West Virginia railroad lowered himself into an abandoned well near Snowden to rescue eight year old James Phil from drowning authorities say Tempest risked his life to pull the boy to safety before fellow workers could reach him

Charleroi, Fl

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief

The ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a rapid relief for eczema itching and a remedy for a range of skin issues. It claims millions use it as a household staple and notes its price at 35 cents.

Peterson

Tin boy saved as boat's crew rescue in engine room

A tin boy fell into shallow water but was unharmed as the ship's engineer and crew, aided by the boatswain, pulled him onto the gauge. The incident occurred during routine work with no injuries reported.

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