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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1938
Page
8
A local Terminix official warns that termite damage costs exceed 50 million dollars annually and is rising. The article explains termite colony structure including kings, queens, workers, and soldiers, and notes termites require regular water and underground tunnels for survival, stressing risks to homes and the need for informed control.
Miss Evelyn Norrington a 25 year old nurse at City hospital Martinsburg was struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on a highway near Martinsburg Saturday evening. She suffered a fractured skull and did not regain consciousness. she died today in the hospital.
The Mu Sendam Peninsula near the Persian Gulf entrance is described as the hottest place on earth with summer temps around 152 degrees. Natives endure only November to March, a cable station failed after workers died or went mad, while the sea remains intensely blue and fishing abundant in the gulf.
Winter Floral company at 707 Lee street offers full wedding services in Charleston area. They provide foliage plants, palms, ferns, wild smilax, and expert bouquets and boutonnieres by Evelyn Morgan. The firm handles church and home decorations for weddings of any size at reasonable prices.
Herman Winter quips that the situation is better handled by being helpful in every way possible as the community faces an unusual shortage and seeks solutions.
In Galveston Texas three escapees shot the county jail and killed Jailer Ernest E Goode 41 and beat Jailer William Lindgren 2 with an iron pipe. Suspects Peter Calandra Roland Tyler and Edward Sutton all burglary Scalentes stole a car and fled, believed trapped in the island city as guards tightened at the causeway ferries.
In Harlan Kentucky miners from United Mine Workers marched to celebrate a federal ruling sustaining a labor board order reinstating 60 men with back pay at Claver Fork. About 3000 people attended as defense argues the London trial aims to disrupt its case while government plans to press interstate commerce charges.
PADEN CITY June 12 Dr Brice Keifer 63 year old physician and first mayor of this Ohio river community burned to death early today as fire swept an apartment building he lived in Firemen estimating damage 6000 said they believed Dr Keifer fell asleep and dropped a burning cigarette in an over stuffed chair Surviving are his wife and three children Mrs Homer Hogue of Masontown and Charles and Bruce Keifer of Charleston
Poughkeepsie June 12 police reveal a suave shakedown racket aimed at Vassar College daughters on the eve of graduation. Two students, unnamed, reported a handsome hook salesman who sought money by threats. One girl borrowed funds. another paid. Both students later vanished, details unclear. An investigation was launched, but descriptions limited to a “charming” man and Illinois license plates.
The Chiropody Society of West Virginia reelected Dr. E. K. Crosby of Wheeling as president at the close of its two day convention. Other officers named include Dr. Charles Kinsley of Charleston vice president Dr. F P Leachman of Clarksburg secretary treasurer and Dr. George A Johnson of Charleston chairman of the board of governors. The society will meet next year in Fairmont.
W. C. Mason of Coffman Optical promotes using an audiometer for precise hearing assessments. He compares hearing to sight, urging professional evaluation and fitting with Osthe-Technic Audiphone to correct deficiencies.
A motorboat capsized on the Potomac near Seneca Maryland today, drowning three children and a man. The deceased are Lucille Hogan 12 Franklin 7 James Jennell 7 and Paul R Grim 43 all from Merrifield Virginia. The 12-passenger craft sank in rough water after departing from the Virginia shore for a pleasure ride. Pilot was William Hackridge of East Falls Church Virginia.
An article notes rising buyer scrutiny in new home building with emphasis on quality materials and finishes. It highlights that buyers seek value and proper construction details, while lumber dealers like Kanawha Valley Lumber co. back this shift with stock, service, and consultation. O H Hiserman stresses careful material choice and fair dealing to strengthen builder dealer ties.
Malne based lab staff member Uncle George Beller of Kanawha Street collapsed yesterday and was transported to St Francis hospital. He remains under oxygen and in critical condition facing pneumonia as of late last night.
The Duchess of Norfolk, aged 22 the youngest duchess in England, gave birth to a daughter today in a London hospital. The Duke of Norfolk, premier duke and Earl Marshal, and the duchess formerly Lavinia were married January 27, 1937.
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