Turverson Case Baffles Police in International Mystery
Five months after Agnes Colonia Turverson vanished, investigators probe three continents including Europe and Asia. The missing New York attorney, wife of Jugoslavian groom Ivan Poderjay, reportedly vanished after a December 20 departure from Gramercy Park with plans to honeymoon in Europe. Poderjay, arrested in Vienna, admits marriage and may hold crucial details.
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Vienna
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Silas Turverson
Groom
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Hudson River
Europe
Inter Podertag
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Miss. Tolverson
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London
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Tufverson
Michigan
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Bible School and Circle Meet at St Albans First Church
The Bible school of the First Presbyterian church starts at nine o'clock with two sections in the focal church and Chemical chapel. Ages 0 to be welcome, school runs 9 to 11:30 daily, no Saturday session. Katherine Chilton mission circle meets in church parlor tomorrow at nine with Mrs. W. H. Jacobs directing the program. Various local residents and guests visit or plan travel, and the Kanawha college alumni banquet was held with speakers including Dr L. B. McDaniels.
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Focal Church
Chemical Chapel
Ils
Katherine Chilton Mission Circle
oCne
First Satie Church
W. H. Jacobs
FP. L
Boyd Harshbarger
W. H. Harshbarger
Eighth Avenue
Facies
Virginia Polytectic College
Lyte College
Blacksburg
St. Albans
Maranal College
Huntington
Charles Bricker
Glenn A Moore
Helen Selbe
Emms Woot
Blas Mary Moore
W. H. Bayliss
Paul Stevens
John Fogis
John
Mt. Sterling
GT. Fogle
Sunset
St. al
J. B. Mower
Carmelee
Vialt
J. W. Moore
Columbus
Moore
High Lawn
Keely
The
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Tota) Union No. 124
Reg Prudey
Kenneth Caldwell
Earl Rollins
Walter. Rimmer
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D. W. Paxton
Albert Caldwell
Virginie Smith Ditforth
William Belle Winkler
Episcopal Church
Jackson
Mil
Mr. Sod Mm
Smith
D. J. Jr
Nancy
Durham
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Wenda
A. D. Lawton
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Tryone
Mary Burgess
Ethel Bryan
Barold Dodd
Woodford Sutherland
Maxine May
Themis Taylor
Aes Cly Association
J. Waverly Carnes
Marguerite Ranson
Jin
Weot
Local honors and society notes from the community
Chester Smith received the Skinner medal for top standing in American history presented by Mrs J Kesterton. Walter F Snyder and Mr and Mrs Ernest Erwin funded the prize. The Erwin funeral home will continue under current management. Local registrars near completion of voter lists with July 2 notices for corrections. School faculty hosted a dinner at Wren's Nest. Engagement announced between Donna Jeng Vickers and Rev John Heller. Various social visits and club meetings reported including Rotary speakers Boyd Marshbarger, Was D. 9. Smith, and J Heflin. local residents visiting, and luncheon gatherings at prominent homes.
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J. &. Kesterton
Chester Smith
Walter F. Snyder
Ernest Erwin
Sonage
St. Albans
Jackson All'set
Charleston
Erwin
Barlow Undertaking Company
Young Hardman
Wren's Nest” of
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Donna Jeng Vickers
John Heller
Baltimore
Misa Vickers
Circles No. S
Woman's
Angilingy
W. E. Monier
Margaret Cowl
Alice
Olive McNeay
Nelle Campbell
Helen Foster
Vera Kreba
Robert Carnes
Tompkins
Carrie
Thompson
George McDermit
First Methodist Episcopal Church
TF. J. Wheatley
Total Rotary Club
Boyd Marshbarger
Blecksbury
Smith
Durham
J. Prank Heflin
Lewisburg
Harahbarger
Ward Harenbarger
Mr. Gnith
Bt. Albany
Democratic Women To Meet Tomorrow Night at East Bank
Democratic women of Kanawha county plan a tally at East Bank tomorrow night at 2 30. Mrs Olitha W Hooker state vice chairman will address the group in the high school building. Hooker from Elking serves as 45 president and superintendent of the state home for children. An orchestra will present a program.
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East Bank
Olitha W. Hooker
Democratic Women's Clubs
William Dinwiddie Dies Former Editor and War Correspondent
Washington dispatch reports the death of William Dinwiddie at sixty seven after a long illness. Born in Charlottesville he worked as Sunday editor for the New York Herald and New York World, editorial writer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, and war correspondent in the Spanish American war Philippine insurrection Boer war and Russo Japanese war. He later governed a Philippine province and lived near Otney Maryland. Survived by his wife son and daughter.
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Washington
William Dinwiddie
Charlottesville
Virginia
Dinwiddie
Mid-West
New York
New York Herald
James Gorton Bennett
New York World
Joseph Pulitzer
Asom
Lawidee
Philippines
ANCF
Dixwiddie
Otney
Maryland
Sidow
Dr J H Mayo Elected Head of State Dental Board
Dr J H Mayo of Buckhannon was elected president of the state board of dental examiners at a meeting last night in Kanawha hotel. Dr H C Hai of Charleston was secretary treasurer. Other members include Dr Nathaniel Bernard Morgantown Dr H W A Erwin Hurricane and Dr D L Grimm Parkersburg. The board’s first meeting since Mayo and Grimm were named to replace a former member.
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Buckhannon
State Board of Dentsl Exaramera
Kanawha Hote
H.C. Hai
Charleston
Nathaniel Bernard
Morgantown
HW. A. Erwin
Hurricane
D. L. Grimm
Parkersburg
Mayo
Grimm
Somerset
Obituary notices from Charleston area death notices
Obituaries list Paxton Serriven Porterla rites at Barlow chapel for John W Paxton after 50 years in Charleston groceries. Willis services for Salle W Willis at Marian Baptist Church Institute. Blanche Larabee dies at 42 with husband A J Larabee and children among survivors. Arthur Mitchel 71 dies at daughter’s home Beckley with three daughters and three sons. interment at Spring Hill cemetery.
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Barlow Chapel
John W. Paxton
Charleston
B. I. Gentry
Ruffner Hollow Road
Francis Brooke
Ruffner Memorial Church
Arthur Hitchel
Arthur Mitchel
Bebrée
Beckley
Rev. C. R. Garrison To Preach Tonight At Mission
The Rev. C. R. Garrison will preach tonight at eight o'clock at the Union Mission chapel. Dr. H. J. Calhoun completed a series of engagements yesterday and left for Nashville. The young people are to meet at the mission Tuesday and Wednesday nights for chorus practice.
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CR. Garrizon
Union Mission Chapel
Hatl J. Calhoun
Nashville
Tenn
Mary E. Reid Club Will Meet Tonight
The Mary E. Reid district club will meet at eight o'clock tonight in the solarium of Charleston General Hospital. Members from Kanawha Fayette Soone and Butpan counties are expected to attend.
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Charleston General Hospital
Kanawhe
Fayette, Soone
Butpan
Storms and shipwrecks hit Louisiana coast and Gulf
Sheriff Charles Peeot reports three Morcott children rescued from Grand Lane near Franklin as debris and rising waters lash southwest Louisiana marshes. Dozens escape death at sea after dredge voyage amid high winds. Berwick crews reach harbor after losing two tugs and two barges while 260 families near Morgan City Berwick and 100 families in Franklin New Iberia Jennerette areas face destitution.
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St. Mary Pariah
O'Neill Morcott
Grand Lane
Pranklin
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Berwick
Guerill Pecot
Morgan Cliy
Franklin
New Iberia
Jennerette
Charred body found in attic in Betty Whalin case
In Bowling Green Kentucky police report the charred remains of 85 year old Betty Whalin were found in the attic of daughter Emme Johnson's home after neighbors saw Johnson with a stick. Johnson faced malicious striking charges now upgraded to murder. Bone fragments found in the kitchen stove supported the cremation theory.
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Bowling Green
Betty Whalin
Johnson
Myre
Automobile Accidents Take Toll of 4 Lives
Four deaths occurred from weekend motor accidents in Pittsburgh. Chester Pletson, 45, homeless, died after being struck while sleeping in a park. Peter Lemsky, 12, died from a skull fracture a day after a traffic crash. Roger M. Browning, 35, died from a fractured skull after his car crashed into a pole. Thomas Carr, driver of the car that struck Lemsky, was held pending an inquest. Farlow Lewis, 61, died in hospital after injuries from a collision involving two machines a week earlier.
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Chester Pletson
Peter Lemsky
Thomas Carr
Roger M. Browning
Farlow
Lewis
Machine Guns Riot Incidents Reported After Arch Disturbance
The article describes chaotic violence near the university with a bomb blast and machine gun fire. Four occupants reportedly burned to death and several others injured as ambulances ferried victims amid street fighting between factions.
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Abcs
Arch
ABC
Prado
Poor farm care plan outlined for children
The report details a plan to move county poorhouse children to a Salvation Army camp run by Maj. Francis W. Turner with staff including Miss Mildred Knopps as dietitian and Miss Edith Harmsworth in health supervision. Cooks and attendants will serve about 20 staff, tents erected as needed, and training focusing on health and character.
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Montgomyore
Battle Creek
Mich
School of
Francis W. Turner
Public Welfare
Salvation Army
Putnam County School Board
Jackson's Mill
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Clay County Man Sentenced for Second Degree Murder
W L Shelton sixty of Clay was sentenced to fifteen years for second degree murder in the slaying of Clef Rogers twenty eight last New Year’s Day. The Clay county circuit court jury convicted Shelton for shooting Rogers after a quarrel with Shelton’s son. Shelton was jailed awaiting transfer to the state penitentiary.
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Kanawhe
Clay County
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Rogers
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Explosion in Grove City Kills Pine Township Farmer
Two sticks of dynamite exploded last night killing John Troy Katfman, 39, a Pine Township farmer, as he prepared to bust tee stumps on his property. State police and the coroner ruled the death accidental. He is survived by his father, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Grove City
John Troy Katfman
Pine
Controversy over railroad labor and farm bills in Senate
Controversy erupts as Senator Robinaon defends a farm bill fast track while opponents push back against the railway labor bill. Hastings rails against both measures. Long agrees to conference on the farm bill. Washington, West Virginia, Michigan senators press for action as Glasy denies banking influence claims.
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Arkansas
Hastings
Long
Washington
Neely
West Virginia
Couzens
Richigan
Banking
Glasy
Virginia
Jong
Report Attacks on Foulois and Air Corps Mismanagement
The report condemns repeated attacks on Foulois and cites confidential national defense details. It details alleged mismanagement and inefficiency in the air corps including equipment purchases and leadership, asserting a duty to national defense demands accountability. Major General Hugh A. Drum is quoted criticizing Foulois for failing to represent air corps needs.
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Hugh A. Drum
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Air Corps
George No Longer Drinks Whiskey
A brief health note claims whiskey use ends after medicine given secretly. It mentions a woman curing a drunkard of 20 with one box. Price listed as $9.00 and $2 for eagle only at Posterfield's Drug Store this time.
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George
Posterfield
Three Die in Highway Crash Near Bedford
A six person party returning from Cumberland Maryland were involved in a crash on highway 20 five miles south of Bedford. Dr. Ray Horton 27 of Everett died along with Elise Stead 2 and Virginia Dodeco 20 both of Everett. Injured were Eugene Clark 20 William Riley 40 and Frank E Williamson 22 all of Everett. Williamson driver is reported in critical condition.
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Ray Horton
Everett
Elise Stead
Virginia Dodeco
Eugene Clark
William Riley
Frank
Wilamson
Clare
Cumberland
Union Leaders Endorse Steel Workers Strike Stance
The union seeks to mediate code violations on discrimination and ensure workers can organize. It calls for a board to decide grievances, and threatens a strike unless a fair deal is reached with labor capital and the government. Leaders in Weirton and elsewhere praise the convention moves amid Washington discussions on Roosevelt's recovery program.
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Earl
J. Forbeck
Roosevelt
Willam J. Long
Weirton
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Washington
Mew
Fourteenth annual young people's conference to convene
The Presbyterian synod of West Virginia holds its fourteenth annual young people's conference at Greenbrier military school starting tomorrow. Rev. M. R. Atkinson of Logan is the conference director.
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Lewisburg
The
Presbyterian Synod of West Virginia
Greenbrier Military School
M. R. Atkinson
Logan
Skelly to Be Buried in Davenport Iowa After Fatal Train Crash
Hal Skelly stage and screen star died in a truck train collision near West Cornwall Connecticut. His widow and brother transported his body to New York for burial in Davenport Iowa. Miss Helen Bell injured and in danger. Skelly recently finished Come What May on Broadway and planned to reopen.
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Conn
Hal Skelly
New York
Hugh
Davenport
Crouse Rng
West Cornwall
Pittsfield-New York
New Have
Helen Bell
Charlotte Hungerford
Skelly
M. K. Lee
Miss Hell
St. Bernard
W. W. Apgar
New Remedy For Adult Constipation
Advertisement claims Burtone clears the entire system of poisonous waste and expels germi-infested refuse from the lower bowel. It promises relief from indigestion gas biliousness and headaches and targets adults as a candy laxative. A 20 days treatment marketed by druggists.
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Burtone
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