West Virginia Boys State selects leaders and oath taken
West Virginia 27th annual Boys State officers were sworn in by State Supreme Court Judge Chauncey Browning. Tom Way of Huntington was named governor, David Darby of Morgantown speaker of the House, and Bob Allman of Parkersburg Senate president as the week-long encampment concludes. Governor-elect Way defeated John Duda Jr. for the post. The program aims to promote citizenship among high school juniors with WVU President Paul A. Miller to address 350 youths.
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Rivers Work Bids Sought on Kanawha and Ohio Rivers
The U S Corps of Engineers will accept bids for two Kanawha and Ohio river projects. The Belleville dam for the Ohio River project near Parkersburg carries an estimate above 10 million dollars with bids opening August 5. Also invited are dredging contracts on the Elk and Kanawha rivers seeking 10 and 11 foot depths at creek mouths and bridges.
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Typhoid Epidemic in Aberbeen Tapers Off
London reports a slowing typhoid outbreak as Aberbeen’s epidemic shows relief. On Wednesday 15 new cases were named, bringing confirmed cases to 376 and suspected to 55, totaling 491, down from 416 on Tuesday.
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Virginia Methodists set up 100000 fund for minis
Virginia Methodists approved a 100000 fund goal to finance seminary scholarships and aid for pastors. The West Virginia Conference discussed a new salary scale, expanded appointments, and a full-time information office in Charleston with a 10000 annual budget. Bowers of St. Albans will address the June Virginia meeting.
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Powell receives bachelor arts degree at Sewanee ceremony
George M. Powell IV of 2114 Glenfield Terrace Charleston West Virginia earned a bachelor of arts degree at the University of the South as part of its 96th commencement exercises in Sewanee Tennessee.
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