Camp Allegheny to Open June 29 for Girls
Camp Allegheny on the Greenbrier river between Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs opens June 29 for two four week sessions. The 18th season offers Junior and Senior camps with swimming camping field sports arts and crafts and dancing. Notable staff include Frances Mann Dorothey Lewis Helen McMahon and Dr Charles Prince. A resident chaplain conducts daily prayers and Sunday services.
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Allegheny
Greenbrier
Lewisburg
White Sulphur Springs
C. M. Alderson
Alderson
Frances Mann
Julliard Graduate School of Music
New York City
Dorothy Lewis
Universal Producing Company
Chapel Hill
N. C
Helen McMahon
Sweet Briar College
Charles Prince
University of Virginia Hospital
Pine Ridge Delegation to Attend Point Pleasant Potato Festival
A Pine Ridge Ark delegation from Lum and Abner country joins Mason Jackson Cabell and Putnam counties for the second annual Potato festival at Point Pleasant August 24 26. Pine Ridge will present main entertainment with old time fiddlers singers and dancers while five eastern city mayors are invited.
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Pine Ridge
Ark
Lum
Abner
Mason
Jackson
Cabell
Putnam Counties
Point Pleasant
Musicoo
Door Blinds as Attractive Home Features
The front door acts as the home’s center of interest and can gain decorative appeal through wisely chosen blinds that harmonize with the building’s architectural style. While impractical for some houses, well adapted blinds reflect good taste and enhance curb appeal.
Hints for Home Owners Avoid Summer Vacations Risks
Families planning summer country or seashore vacations should inspect homes before vacating. Check roofs for leaks, gutters and downspouts, burn rubbish to prevent fires, store or remove flammable cans, close and lock doors and windows, lock blinds, and plan lighting fixtures with ample outlets and low glare. Simplicity and sturdy design preserve value.
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FHA
Door blind styles and financing under FHA plan
Door blinds serve a utilitarian role protecting doors during severe weather. Numerous styles exist and installation can be financed under the Federal Housing Administration property improvement credit plan.
Bill for 17 Burned Children to Be Paid
The house claims committee approved a bill to pay 18 000 dollars for treatment of 17 children burned by a tar barrel explosion on a WPA project in Gassaway West Virginia. Rep. Edmiston of West Virginia sponsored the measure. One child died from injuries in the blast.
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Washington
House Claims Committee
Edmiston
W. Va
Gassaway
Famed Pianist to Move to Rock-Bound Islet
Philadelphia June 17. Josef Hofmann world famous pianist plans to move his family to a new home on an undisclosed rock bound islet off the Pacific coast. Friends say the former child prodigy who debuted half a century ago leaves lifelong ties for an eight year old son Edward who is allergic to dust and pollen and may benefit from a different climate.
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Philadelphia
Josef Hofmann
Pacific Coast
Edward
Water softening equipment and household benefits
Water softening equipment comes in sizes from small faucet attachments to whole house units. Recharge is needed periodically. Large systems supply soft water to all fixtures and can extend the life of plumbing, fixtures, and heating equipment.
Polish Soldier Executed For Spying at Poznan
Poznan western Poland saw the execution of a Polish soldier today for attempting to betray state secrets. The Polish telegraph agency provided no further details.
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Warsaw
Polish Telegraph Agency
Poznan
Poland
Household Finance loan plan offers tailored monthly payments
A newspaper ad promotes a Household Finance loan on your own signature with adjustable installments. It claims a $100 loan can be repaid in 12 installments of $10.05 or in smaller monthly amounts, with a four month plan costing $7.60. It emphasizes privacy and quick funds, advising readers to check payment schedules and visit or call for details.
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Household Finance Corporation
Round Trip Rate Cut Is Ordered
Public service commission directs lower intra state rail tariffs to align with Interstate Commerce Commission rates. From June 30, round trip coach fares drop to 2.25 cents a mile for the first 100 miles and to 1.7 cents at 901 miles, with the current 42.5 cent one way and 2.25 cent round trip rates ending. Rates valid until January 24, 1940, with further reductions for First class Pullman and upper berth services up to 2.43 to 3.0 cents per mile at 901 miles.
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Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman
Holt Blasts Relief Funds Misuse in Political Gain
U. S. Senator Rush D. Holt accused officials of brazen corrupt use of relief funds for politics during a visit to Jackson county. He recalled WPA waste in 1936 and said current Senate and House committees are upholding his charges.
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RI. Ley
U. S
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Jackson County
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Railroad memorial services to be held at Dickinson church
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen hold their annual memorial services at 2 p m today at the First Baptist church in Dickinson Rev W S Phillips to lead the services
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
First Baptist Church
Dickinson
W. S. Phillips
Bees Break Loose In Railway Mail Car
Bees escaped their hive during a B and O railway mail coach run from Orlando to Clendenin. Clerks Wayne J. Wolverton of Elkins and Carl L. Dorcas of Charleston were stung multiple times while workers were guided out of the car.
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Charleston
Wayne J. Wolverton
Elkins
Carl L. Dorcas
Orlando
Clendenin
Celestial neutrons found in upper atmosphere at 70,000 feet
New York reports Dr. W F G Swann of Bartel Research Foundation reveals cosmic ray neutrons detected in the upper atmosphere. Balloons with Geiger counters measured neutrons at 30,000 and 70,000 feet, suggesting some neutrons are primary cosmic rays and others arise from atmospheric transformations. The finding highlights cosmic ray energies and potential scientific applications.
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New York
INS
W. F. G. Swann
Bartel Research Foundation
Swann
Philadelphia
C. G. Montgomery
D. D. Montgomery
Serge A. Korff
Dr. Korff
Prof. Swann
Earth
Dr. Davis Elected Exalted Ruler of Negro Elks Lodge
Dr. D. F. Davis was elected exalted ruler of the Negro Elks lodge Kanawha 130 with a state chosen on the eve of the state grand lodge session at Weirton. The conclave is set for June 25 27. Davis also serves as state examiner and medical director. Other officers elected include Novell C. Greene Nathaniel Harris Claude Harvey Harry Crawford Morgan James Carl Dorcus and Joe Jackson.
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D. F. Davis
Negro Elks Lodge
Kanawha
Weirton
Dr. Davis
Novell C. Greene
Nathaniel Harris
Claude Harvey
Harry Crawford
Morgan James
Carl Dorcus
Joe Jackson
Community Center Opens Tuesday With Celebration and Softball
The public opening of the Community Center between Norwood Avenue and Bridge Road opposite St. Matthews parish house is set for 6 p m Tuesday. A special program includes exercises and a softball game between Elizabeth Memorial men’s group and Laymen’s League of St. Matthews with Mayor Dawson speaking.
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Norwood Avenue
Bridge Road
St. Matthews Parish House
Elizabeth Memorial Men’s Group
Charles Uhrig
S. W. Neff
J. C. Little
WPA
George F. Jenkins
Chamber of Commerce
South Hills Playgrounds Council
E. M. Jackson
S. B. Barton
R. K. Turner
W. H. Adkins
Board of Education
Fire destroys Hickory Road house. damage about 1600
An early Saturday fire on Hickory road destroyed one house and partially damaged another. Chief J. L. McLane said the toll was about $1600, with the blaze starting in the G. G. Harrison two story frame building and spreading to an unoccupied house owned by Hence Conley for about $100 more in damage.
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Hickory Road
J. L. McLane
G. G. Harrison
Hence Conley
The Man Who Had 30 000 Wives and a Poetic Lima Character
Abdul Hamid I ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1876 to 1909. He earned the nickname Abdul the Damned for cruelty and was deposed in 1909 by the Young Turks. He spent 1909 to 1918 confined in a fortress with many wives. Cayetano the Poetic Cartman roamed Lima as a famed silent street poet.
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Abdul Hamid I
Turkey
Abdul the Damned
Young Turks’ Party
Cayetano
Lima
Peru
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ICC
Sen. Holt
Edward Max Price
R. P. Reynolds
Princeton
San Pedro
Calif
U. S. Naval Academy
Price
Hargrave Military Academy
Concord State College
L. A. Hunter
W. C. Higgins
Negro Elks
Hickory Road House
Napoleon
RobeRt L. Ripley
Abdul Hamid II
Lee
Cubes
Ole Dak Ace
James Taylor
Memphis, Tenn
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Birmingham, Ala
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