Military Training Plans for Negro College Approved
The West Virginia State Board of Education approved reestablishing military training at West Virginia State College in Weeat Virginia after talks with the advisory council and college president John W. Davis. The plan includes alumni support, student approval, and coordination with the War Department for a Regior R. QO unit at Lakn, with broader agricultural and educational program enhancements proposed for the college’s future.
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Mane
Weeat
Virginia State College
State Board of Education
Jonn W. Davis
W. W. Sandeca
Charleston
J. Rogert Jefferson
Parkersburg
Ind
Morton
Béckvy
Davis
Jim
War Department
Renior R. QO
T. Co
Board of Education
HT. McDonald
Storer College
Harper's Ferry
RK. PB. Sim
Hiuefield Institute
James Z. Hill
Schol
White
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
Joan S. Bonar
West Liberty Normal Schoal
Gorton
State Industrial School For
Colored Boys
Lakin
E. G. Rohrbaugh
Glenville State Normal School
Glenville
Aanen
Coulins Mernbere
Quedle
Mra
William G. Con
Devis
West Virginian State College
Association of American Colleges
Federal Bureau of Education
Secretary of the Interior
Wndertake
West Virginia State College
State Board of Control
Boys’ Idustrial School
Colored Insane Asium
Lakle
Department of Agriculture
State Board of Control and Administrative Officers
West Virginia
State College
West Virginia State
Laxin
Beckley News Roundup of Local Visits and Movements
Beckley residents report visits and travel from Tuesday to Monday. Lillian Wilkerson extends her stay in Charleston and Virginia routes. Mrs Hunter H. Smith heads to Pomeroy Ohio and Huntington before returning. Ashton File and E. B. Scherer conduct business in Bluefield. Mrs E M Ryan and Mrs Jane Beckley Campbell visit Rouceyette. John Brubeck of Rulnelle remains at home after a relative's death. J A Beubeck family affected. W D Wren and daughter Betty Jean visit his mother. Miss Jacque Roberta stays with J G Durant. Marlon Shirkey and Irene Ling guests in Charleston. Scherer arrives to visit brother L L Scherer. Norfolk VA resident Alert visits city for business. Margaret Bhovelin visits grandmother in Virginia Street. Natal railway line electrification noted as 300 miles.
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Lillian Wilkerson
Charleston
Virginnia
Hunter H. Smith
Pomeroy
Ohio
Huntington
Ashton File
B. Scherer
E. M. Ryan
Jane Beckley Campbell
Rouceyette
John Brubeck
Rulnelle
Herve
Chaclea Brubeck
J.A. Beubeck
J. FP. Baker
Grshidson
Raymond Tolley
South Charleston
R. B. Yaple
Johnstown Road
W .A. Thornhill, Jr
Bluefield
Tuesaday
Hr. G. Huffman
Hinton
J. G. Durant
Marlon Shirkey
Minnes Irene
Norma Ling
Woodlawn Ave
Pune
Im JH
Scherer
Ria Urother
Alert
Norfolk
Margaret Bhovelin
Pottawalte
Margaret Flannagan
Virginia Street
St Albans Rotary Club Luncheon at Colonial Inn
St Albans Rotary Club to hold its regular weekly luncheon Thursday at 12 15 oclock at the Colonial Inn on Seventh Avenue. Dinner guests included Mr Harry Adam Bransbury of West Virginia University and Mr Ina Roger football coach of the university.
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Rutirlans
Seventh Avenue
Harry Adam Bransiiry
Tha ‘West Virginia University
Ina. Roger
The
Univernsity
McClintic Opens U. S. Court at Bluefield
Bluefield June 14. Judge George W. McClintic opened the June term of the United States district court with a large crowd present. B G Gallmore of McDowell county received a sentence of one year and one day on two counts for uttering false oath and concealing assets tied to a bankruptcy petition. Walter Trail of McDowell county was sentenced to three years for violating the Prohibition laws.
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Bluefield
George W. Bftc
Clintic
United States District Court
B. G
Citizenship Conferred On Four Elkins Aliens
ELKINS June 18. Citizenship was conferred upon four aliens by Judge Willan Baker in federal court today. Three other applicants were denied after it was learned a witness had been convicted of a crime within the past five years. The grand jury may complete its work Wednesday evening. About 100 Jones county cases are being investigated.
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Elkins
Willan
Baker
Grand Jury
Inventiontad
Waa
Road officials pressed by Mason county court members
Mason Roads Sonn A Mohr F Gibve and Rupe ert B Cbbs, county court members, met the state road department yesterday to discuss proposed road improvements in Mason county.
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Sonn A. Mohr
F. Gibve
Rupeert B. Cbbs
County Court
Mason County
Atnte
Mecuss
Richwood Chautauqua Opens With Junior Town Parade
Richwood this week hosts the Bedpulhs Chautauqua with Junior Tany Thé opening gig for Junior Town, but the event began Saturday morning when junior citizens paraded amid lively yells and songs. Miss ftuby Tiabronk of St. Louis is the supervisor. Local officials include Billie McClung as mayor, Ellen Ayres town clerk, Bula Doteen news reporter, Eugene Amick chair of the lowood order committee with Bill Sullivan and Gare long Talbert as assistants, Mildred Ayres chair of the health commission assisted by Sarah Coleman, Ruth Hinkle chair of the service commission assisted by Billie Campbell. The track meet was held Tuesday morning with many entries. An outdoor picnic is set for Thursday morning and Wednesday features two plays. The famous Rip Van Winkle, staged for the state theater in Charleston in 1900, will be shown by Sprague players in the afternoon, followed by Run Up in the evening amid colorful dramas of the Carolina hills.
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Junior Town
State Sonatore
Burliw Operk House
Charleston
Spragie Players
Carolina Nills
Edison Scholarship Contest Announced at State House
The Edison Scholarship contest was announced by the state department of education. The schedule runs Thursday through Saturday at the state house with registration and records delivery Thursday afternoon, a Friday line up of assignments and science tests, and a governor addressed session. The top contestants will be announced Saturday after the general examination and a group photograph of the winner.
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Edison Scolarship
State House
State Department of Education
W. @. Conley
W. G. Gook
Anhaitneed Aki
O'Elbee
Prosecution Plan For Liquor Slayer In Minnesota
INTERNATIONAL FALLS Minn eyny 18 UP Virtusly insured the state will liave charge of the case Gownty Attorney David Hurlburt began preparations to prosecute Emmett J White borderary enforcer charged with second degree murder In the annuity of Henry Vir hula Hurlburt went to St Paul yesterday to confer with attaches of the attorney general's office for assistance in making a safe case He was assured by James P Markham deputy attorney general of Washington in al lela to Gov Theodore Christianson The county attorney anticipates White will face preliminary examination July 2 and will be bound over to the October term of county district court Hurlburt also expressed that the parolman may ask that trial be transferred to federal district court at Duluth
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International Falls
Minn
Eyny
David Hurlburt
Emmett J. White
Henry Vir
Hurlburt
St. Paul
Attorney General's Office
Infederst Court
Minnesota
James PF. Markham
Washington
Allela
Theodore Christianson
Parolman
Federal District Court
Duluth
Civitan Delegates Report on Atlanta Convention
Civitan club members hear from delegates W E Faulkner and Dwight L Haddox about the Gly tai International convention in Atlanta. Paulker reviews the program banquet and Stone Mountain photos. Rober W Brooke of St Louis elected president El Paso will host next meeting. A committee will plan organizing intermediate grades in Civitan clubs at colleges and universities. Clintan Haddox thanks for wives entertainment. fuller report planned.
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Civitan Club
Atlanta
W. E. Faulkner
Dwight
L. Haddox
Charleston
Civiian Paulker
Stone Mountain
Chile
Rober W. Brooke
St. Louis
el Paso
Ter
Civitan Faulkner
Civitan
Clintan
Clintan Haddox
Community Churches Survey Endorsed by Dr Cavins
A community survey plan for church participation was discussed by Dr L Y Cavins and the committee report to the First M E church congregation. Phil Jonley opened with organizational notes, with department reports from Miss Mabel Brown, Mrs H H Mastin, Arthur Osborn, J Ankeney, and Rev B Edworthy outlining church guidance and religious education roles.
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Dteraine Cnese
Ney Savine
M. EB
Caving
Phil
Jonley
Cavinis
Mabel Brown
Pirot
Hospitals Violating Safety Laws In West Virginia
A report to the West Virginia association of insurance agents claims several hospitals in the state violate safety laws in storing X ray dimin. Inspector King of the state bureau announced the findings after inspecting 18 hospitals. The convention, with about 150 delegates, discussed a national supervisor to oversee underwriting and will conclude with officer elections.
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Huntington
Virginia
West Virgina
RE. V. King
Charleston
King
West Virgina Inspection Bureau
West Virginia
R. P. Devan
National Association
State Police Ordered to Aid Women Drivers on Highways
Chief Barry L. Brooke of the State Department of Public Safety announced new orders directing state police to assist women drivers in emergencies. Officers will rescue injured motorists and enforce road laws by arresting violators. Two motorcycle patrols, RD and R. Giley, will monitor the Charleston area between Cauley Bridge and Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalo
Barry L. Brooke
Oruern
Brooks
State Department of Publle Safety
Thiey
R. Giley
Department
Charleston
Cauley Bridge
Spencer
British Officer And Author Visits Myers in Charleston
Captain Kilroy Harris, former British army officer and author of Kangaroo Land, stopped in Charleston yesterday on his way to Huntington. He will deliver a lecture on Australia.
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Kilroy Harris
Kangaroo Land
Charleston
Clifford Myers
Huntington
Australia
Landslide Kills 38 In Colombia Village Sevilla Tragedy
A Colombia Cauca village Sevilla suffered a massive landslide that destroyed most homes. Thirty eight people have died and many residents were injured as relief groups rushed to aid with others missing after earth and river floods. In New Zealand, a deadly earthquake and landslides reported across South Island left at least sixteen dead.
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Popayan
Colombia
Sevilla
Cauca
Sein Warnaney
Quitance
Wellington
New Zealand
Nume
Landsitfon
South Tela
Look
Mureh
Prensa
Ohio Man May Face White Slavery Charge
Pittsburgh dispatch states William Gilahrese of Steubenville Ohio was turned over to Justice Department agents on suspected white slavery transport of a woman from Ohio to Pittsburgh an inquiry was announced on June 18.
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Ohio
Pittsburgh
William Gilahrese
Steubenville
Department of Justice
Pytteburgh
Body of Portsmouth Man Found in Auto
Charles W. Howe, 60, was found dead in an automobile on the west side of Portsmouth today. The initial report notes unclear cause but local authorities investigate.
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Portsmouth
Charles W. Howe
Quarantine Declared for Rabies in McCorkie Area
The state department of agriculture ordered a general quarantine of animals and onions in McCorkie, Lincoln county. Dr. Hef Newton, state veterinarian, announced the measure yesterday to prevent spread of disease.
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McCorkie
Lincoln County
Elate Department of Agriculture
Hef
Newton
Yetrudnarien
Obituary for Ella Severance in Charles City area
Mrs Ella Severance widow of Charles B Severance died of heart trouble at 3 40 pm yesterday at her son in laws home 1701 Ma Clung Street in Charles City She lived there all her life and was formerly Miss Martha Mason before marriage Survived by daughter Mrs AB Nelson and Miss Margaret Sheldon a sister Mrs Mamie C Price services at two o clock at Sheldon home with burial in Spring Hill cemetery Also mention of divorce news in Chicago involving Mrs Ella Grivin
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Ella
Ella Severance
Mearcold
Charles B. Severance
Sonalnelaw
A. L. Sheldon
bMa
Clung Street
Severance
Oe Wister
Namie C. Pricg
Sheldon Hose
Depriest to Tender Reception for Setons
West Virginia delegation lawmakers plan to return home soon after Congress passes a resolution. Republicans face good natured banter from Democrats who say the GOP wants to depart before Friday to skip a reception.
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Depriest
Setons
Whabington tHurewit
Washington
West Virginia
Con-Grees
Congress
House
Oscar Deprical
Negocon- Freeman
Drowning at Ohby River After Cramps Seize Angling Party
In Wheeling on June 18 Edward Kaikrouth aged 23 drowned after cramps struck while fishing in the Ohby river. A companion named Hlatether and widow survived the accident as boats and river content were seized.
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Wheeling
Edward Kaikrouth
Wheeling Tsland
Ohby
Hlatether
Bridal Shower Menu and Craft Ideas From Household Hints
A vintage shower plan outlines pink white and yellow color themes with dishes like Chicken a la King, Potato Chips and Salad served separately. It includes a pineapple fruit cup, a Sunshine Cake, Roasted nuts and candies, and a decorative guide to a ribboned cake and guest room tricks.
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Anyay
Brown Is Named By Anti Smiths Democrats in Virginia
Report on a political convention opposing Smith democracy in Virginia. It notes the enforcement of prohibition laws and concerns over deaths and injuries in enforcement. Bishop James Gannon Jr denounces factional divides and urges anti Smith democrats to challenge party leadership.
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James Gannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Virginia
West Virginia Scenic Beauty Folders Sought by Pa Readers
West Virginia points of scenic beauty and historic interest drew requests from Lewland Pennsylvania for copies of folders and pamphlets. Ross Johnson of the state department of agriculture reported the inquiries yesterday. Edgar R. Sater of the Southeast Jews Motor club asked for copies of Switzerland of America to be sent to Keokuk and Fort Madison Iowa. Sater praised West Virginia scenery and noted a memorable drive on U S Route 64. R S. Alexander of Stephens House Lancaster Pa and secretary of the Capita Tour Association Mic. 2 asked for literature and commented on touring trends toward Nutglass North Carolina Tennessee and West Virginia in the last two years.
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West Virginia
Ross Johnson
State Department of Agriculture
Yeaterday
Lewland
Pennsylvania
Edgar R. Sater
Southeast Jews Motor Club
Caplés
Switzerland of America
Keokuk Snd
Fort Madison
Iowa
Sater
Lanier Slightly Injured in Fayette Street Collision
Mason E Lanier of R F D No Charleston was slightly injured in a morning crash at Fayette Street and Tennessee Avenue when his car struck another owned by John W Sparkes of Grant Street. Lanier's car suffered damage to running board tires and headlights while Sparkes' bumper and headlight were damaged. Lanier was treated at a local doctor’s office. Sparkes escaped injury.
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Sparkes
Rural Clubs Vite Fork entertains at Big Chimney meeting
Sills Fork farm woman's club held an all day meeting at Mrs J B McLaughlin's Big Chimney home. Lesson covered furniture refinishing with Mrs D A Brotevk delivering a fine demonstration. Attendees included Mrs J W Smith, Mrs J A McLaughish, Mr Geafler, and many others. A delicious chicken dinner was served by the hostess.
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J. B. McLaughtirn
Sills Fork Farm
Big Chimney
D. A. Brotevk
Westean
J. W. Smith
A. McLaughish
Geafler
S$. T. Hoye
Moseey
Ball Mes
Settle
S$. Cochran
EB. McClung
Bite J. A. Brothers
Eiernor McLaughlin
Hoover Seeks Aid In Enforcing Law Across Nation
President Hoover plans a reply to citizens of International Falls and outlines a federal campaign on crime enforcement. The Wickersham Commission has met to lay groundwork for a nationwide crime investigation, with hearings expected to begin around October 1, after reviewing reports from New York, Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, and Missouri.
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Minnesota
Hoover
Cuisena
International Falls
Man Wickersham
Rotary Directors Entertained by McKee at Kanawha Club
The Charleston Rotary Club’s newly elected board was entertained by B. A. Mee at the Kanawha Country Club. Guests included H. B. Wehrle, H. B. Davenport, Joe W. Savage, John Morgan, J. Bo Bradston, Arthur M. Hill, and L. Gantiment as plans were discussed for the club’s coming year. The new board will be inducted at the June 46 meeting.
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Charleston Rotary Club
Ditzner
Kanawha Country Club
B. A. Meee
Mr. McKee
H. B. Wehrle
H. B. Davenport
Joe W. Savage
John Morgan
J. Bo Bradston
Arthur M. Hill
L. ©. Gantinent
Death Will Be Asked For Deputy Sheriff
Newport Arkansas June 19 Promoting Attorney Hugh Williams announced the death penalty would be sought for Deputy Sheriff George Johnson imprisoned at the state penitentiary in Little Rock for shooting Glenn Quay a 22 year old from Thayer Missouri Quay had been arrested on drunkenness and liquor possession Relatives of Quay identified the body Johnson who had a wife and three children at Grubs Arkansas was moved from Newport jail to Batesville then to the penitentiary where he awaits a preliminary hearing Friday on a charge of first degree murder
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Newport
Ark
Hugh Willams
George Johnson
Atnte Penitentiary
Little Rock
Glenn Quay
Thayer
Quay
Johnson
Mickey Dulou
EL Faso
Wilktatean
Buson
Doea
Wif
Grusbs
Newport Jal
Batesville Mouskey
Melton Family Reunion Planned at Dunbar Fair Grounds
A Melton family reunion is scheduled for June 29 at the Dunbar fair grounds. The all day event is expected to draw many relatives including several Huntington family members.
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Melton
Dunbar Fair Grounds
Kuntington
Freight Loadings Rise as Rail Coal Traffic Increases
Washington June 18 The American Railway Association reports freight loadings for the week ending June 6 at 1 054 704 cars, up 87 2 cars from the prior week and 59 222 cars higher than the same week last year. Coal loadings reach 155 242 cars, up 2 210 from a year ago.
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Washington
American Railway Association
Baptist Convention Debates Compulsory Training
The Denver 1950 Baptist convention elected officers and set aside a resolution on compulsory military training for tomorrow. Major Alva Sidsted indicated a debate would follow, as the convention maneuvered to delay parts of the revolutions report while planning a blanket denunciation of war and a renewed temperance educational campaign.
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Denver
Cleveland
Alva J. Sidsted
Fors Logan
Colo
A. M. Harris
Dawes and MacDonald Urge World Peace Policy
Dawes and MacDonald urge world peace and a inclusive approach in Anglo American talks. The discourse suggests not threatening or dominating nations, seeking common sense and international goodwill, with Dawes aligning with Hoover on avoiding new naval reductions. Officials view the speech as deliberately cautious yet important for future disarmament efforts.
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Hoover Washington
Dunside
Ambassador Dawe
London
Hoover
Tripartite Naval
Dawes
Washington
America
League Preparatory Commission
Shinery
Gibson
Preparatory Commission
Tydings
Land
Senate
League of Nations
United States
Tax Rate Shows Heavy Increase Across Tax Classes
Tax records reveal 1928 valuations with rent estate and personal property down from 1927 while public rules rise. State, county and district levies show mixed results, with schools and municipal taxes up, and overall total increasing by about 142 percent.
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Lly
Virginia
Two Recommended As Census Supervisors
Martinsburg correspondent reports Congressman Bowman has recommended Harvard G Keedy county clerk and F Tallman to supervise the 1830 census in the third and eighth districts respectively. The third district includes Jefferson Berkeley Morgan Hampshire Grant Hardy Pendleton Mineral counties with headquarters at Martinsburg. The eighth district covers Barbour Greenbrier Pocahontas Randolph and Theker counties with headquarters at Berkeley Springs.
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Harvid G. Keedy
F. Tallman
Frank K. Bowman
Jefferson
Berkeley
Morgan
Hampshire
Grant
Hardy
Pendleton
Mineral
Barbour
Greenbrier
Pocahontas
Randolph
Theker
Bicins
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Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
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Marshall College
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Z. H. Trowbridge
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Danville
Dennisoh
P. E Dunlap
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W. F. Mager
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Alice
Myr
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Oakhill
Dewey King
Chemical City
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Minnie Sutherland
W. W. Sutherland
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