West Side Auto Crash Hurts Child. Rev Frank Brown Honored
A West Side child, Marie Frances Matra, is badly injured after a car struck her at the Thaxton street switch in Charleston around 8:20 p.m. She was taken to Staats Hospital with head data and body bruises. the driver, Sigeman, faces a reckless driving charge. Rev. Frank C. Brown of Bream Memorial church returned from Hampton-Sidney college with a Doctor of Divinity degree, noted as a rare honor for a young minister. Infant Maxine Marie Harmon died at home on Seventh Avenue. funeral arrangements await. A Sixth Street M.E. church Children’s Day pageant titled “June Blessings” is planned for Sunday night with a 100 percent Sunday school turnout expected. Several residents plan visits, and the Queen Esther Society at Central M.E. will host a 6:30 p.m. luncheon. Car theft reports include a Columbia roadster stolen from a residence on Shirley Avenue.
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Ralph Gercelon
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Mabel Funk
Lucille Butts
Gratia Bailey
Local Hospital Care Notes and Traveling Business Visit
Suest underwent an operation Tuesday at Charleston General Hospital. Truss Martin is in Dutcharch on business this week. Earl Lydds is at his home on Price Street. Mrs. Craig Givens is seriously ill at a local hospital.
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Americans Played Ball in Olden Days
June 11 report recounts early American ball games in the Mississippi valley per Black Hawk autobiography. It notes crowds of up to 1,000, tribal gambling on outcomes, village teams, and ceremonial medicine men overseeing contests shaping modern sports. Also mentions a 104-year-old gypsy woman Sophia Mins dying in Romford infirmary.
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Coal Regions Signal Business Revival Near Charleston
A Charleston business report cites revived coal field activity and increased deposits as miners return to work. Realtors note stronger spending, with coal companies securing long-term orders and drivers expecting larger crowds for weekend trips to Charleston. Local bankers report rising deposits amid renewed industry confidence.
East West Virginian coal market and development notes
The article notes rising coal demand in Charleston and surrounding trade areas with buyers from distant towns. It mentions a new coal market influencing Southern West Virginia fuel usage, plans for a model home in West Charleston, and progress on Morris Harvey college site discussions. It also references real estate boards considering Detroit for the annual convention and Moore’s election as a director.
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Lapps Have Too Many Reindeer in Sweden Census
A census in Sweden's north reports the Lapps possess 183 800 reindeer, up from 116 978 in 1921. The growing herd exceeds the available pasture, prompting department concerns and a likely policy response. The census highlights tensions between animal husbandry and grazing resources in Saami regions.
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Village Devastated by Fire After Child Ignites Matches
A fire swept through the town of Lubling destroying about 200 houses and a synagogue. A five year old boy reportedly started the blaze after playing with matches, tearing apart wood and contributing to the conflagration. The disaster caused substantial property losses.
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