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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
16
An 1] percent decline in West Virginia's birth rate during the first four months this year was reported yesterday by the State Health Department. At the same time the death rate increased slightly, although the
The Charleston Gazette reports 14 272 births through April 1948, 1 788 fewer than the first four months of 1947. April alone saw 4 085 births and 1 462 deaths, with 187 infant deaths. The April infant mortality rate was 40.9 per 1 000 live births, down from March 45.3. The four month rate stood at 47.2 per 1 000, higher than the year prior.
The U.S. government seeks a jury trial in district federal court over a condemnation suit against Dora F P Thompson, et al, for 4 acres in Pipestein district, Summers County. It challenges a $38,000 award as excessive, tied to Bluestone dam and reservoir construction along the New River 13.4 miles above the dam.
The reception of St. Luther's Guild at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in St. Albans has been postponed due to the critical illness of Mrs. Paul Vassar. It was to be held Friday night at the home of Mrs. Gregory Robinson in St. Albans.
A flood of new film titles and theater notes appears across venues. Listings mention I Remember Mama and It’s a Wonderful Life at Midtown, Virginia The Falter Brush Man with Hed Skelton, and The Ghost Goes West among others with updated casts and added cartoons and news segments.
The Gazette previews today’s radio schedule with highlights from WHKNA WGKV WCAW WMON WCBS and more. Programs include Stork Club Fred Waring Show Queen for a Day Sky King Captain Midnight The Lone Ranger Dennis Day and Dennis Day specials plus news and weather updates across several stations.
The Veterans Administration lists nursing vacancies in Virginia and surrounding states with salaries from 2644 to 5905 dollars. The office in Charleston, West Virginia announced openings at Martinsburg and Huntington hospitals and suggests applicants under 40, with waivers possible for qualified older candidates.
The Kanawha County Farm Women's Council will hold a lesson leaders meeting at 10 30 a m Friday in the courthouse annex. Miss Mabel Best, Mason County home demonstration agent, will be in charge.
Dr. C F McClintic, newly appointed director of the Conservation Commission, will begin an inspection tour of state parks to assess their condition. He plans first to visit Hawks Nest, Babcock and Watoga parks and to inspect the Edray trout hatchery in Pocahontas County. He hopes to inspect all parks on his tour.
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The Navy announced a limited program inviting college graduates aged 18 to 25 to be commissioned as officers and receive flight training in Pensacola Florida. Training lasts 18 to 24 months after which officer pilots join regular naval aviation units on shore bases and carriers. Information is available from the Officer Procurement office in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
George Palmer Stacy and Lyell Buffington Clay received diplomas as part of the largest Virginia class ever graduated. President Colgate W. Darden conferred the degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Law.
Road lines will be painted on 350 miles of West Virginia highways before summer ends, announced Road Commissioner Ray Cavendish. The project covers 3 500 miles, 430 more than in 1947, with an estimated 34 000 gallons of paint and total costs over 30 000.
Ralph W. Ryan, former Charleston resident and Workmen's Compensation Commission hygienist and chemist, earned his M D from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in ceremonies held last Saturday. He will stay in Ann Arbor for internship and later return to Charleston to practice ophthalmology. Mrs. Ryan, a former Kanawha County teacher, resides in Ann Arbor. The couple, still owning their home at 18 Beechwood Dr., South Charleston, were active in local clubs.
Veterans who receive subsistence overpayments are told to return the checks promptly to the VA regional office handling their accounts. New checks for the correct amount will be issued after the return. Most overpayments arise when veterans receive one month of subsistence after quitting or temporarily leaving training under the GI bill.
12 year old Joe Ward Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joe Ward of Belle fractured his right arm in a fall at 5 39 pm yesterday. He was at a Weiner roast at Daniel Boone roadside park when the accident happened. Charleston General Hospital reported the injury. Spotted fever report shows one new Rocky Mountain spotted fever case for the week ended June 12 in Greenbrier county. Measles cases also noted.
The weekly tally reached 13 cases with 9 in Jackson County. The Health Department notes this is 24 more than the prior week and 105 more than the same week in 1847, reflecting rising illness reports.
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