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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
7
The state board of control reports 2000 inmates in West Virginia correctional and charitable institutions as of May 31, up 397 from the previous year. The count covers at state charitable panel and correctional facilities.
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Mrs J A McMillion and Miss Myr McMillion of Montrose Drive return from Lewisburg visiting relatives, while many Charleston residents attend events. Winnipeg and Parkersburg trips noted along with guests in Canada and at Greenbrier dances.
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Neal of Ward announce daughter Bonnie Ruth born June 13. Mr. Raul, formerly Miss Effie Gibson of Charleston, is noted. Mr. and Mrs. Arvin Halley of erd ter announce Phyllis Wanda born June 3. Mrs. Bailey is the former Miss Grace Hoover of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Brown Lewis of Lee street announce daughter born Monday June 36 at Kanawha Valley hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Fore of Kelly addition announce daughter born Tuesday June 17 at Staats hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dawson of Park avenue announce son George Robert born Sunday June 11 at Mountain State hospital.
The circuit clerk received filings from W. D. Graham of Clendenin a Republican for constable in Big Sandy district James E Belcher of Three Mile a Republican for member of the Elk district copateble likely corrected and F J M Hamb a Democrat for Cabin Creek district board of education and Muri B Gillespie of Brounland a Democrat for president of the Washington district board of education.
Four defendants appeared before United States Commissioner A V Mitewater yesterday. Bonds were set at Okey Waynes Charleston $1000 Joe Bolin Madison $1000 Coney Bowenmont $1500 and Henry A Butherland St Albans $1200.
State compensation commissioner Lee Ott reports 54 fatalities across West Virginia in May. Coal mining led with 25 deaths, followed by contractors 10, public utilities three, metal works three, and lumbering clay products and municipal corporations each with three. Non fatal accidents totaled 3,104, with 1,360 in coal mining. Other industries logged lumbering 129, mining excluding coal 27, clay products 244, and metal ?
The document lists sectors under municipal scope including public arts, chemical plants, textiles, warehouses and stores. It notes contractors and manufacturers of paper products and other miscellaneous items. Specific counts or dates are not provided within readable text.
Logan West Virginia widow Belle Stratton Wilkinson 65 widow of Judge John B Wilkinson of Logan died at her home today from apoplexy.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday with the clerk of the United States district court by William Ray Foster of Handley, a railway worker. Liabilities were listed at 1518 dollars and assets at 4170 dollars.
An ad attributes a wide range of ailments to acidosis from chronic constipation and claims Burtone drains intestinal acids, purifies blood, and revitalizes nerves by lower bowel action. It asserts the product improves digestion and blood quality and urges accepting no substitute.
Mrs. Rose Murphy of Fairmont state president of the Rebekah lodge will attend and speak at the Rebekah district No. 14 convention Friday starting at 11 am. The event, hosted by Rebekah lodge No. 93 at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Virginia street, will be presided by district president Mrs. Nell De Ford of Charleston. Welcome address by Mrs. George Gresham of the city.
The final 1930 population for Baltimore is placed at 759,007 by city census supervisor FT Dorton. The figure marks an increase since 1920, reflecting growth in the city over the decade.
The remark came today after he had sent back to Washington four clerks who had come from the capital.
Yesterday Mayor Werte sent invitations to every town and city in West to attend the airport opening ceremony. The event aims to showcase regional cooperation and boost local traffic and commerce.
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