Births Outnumber Deaths in May
May reports show 64 births and 32 deaths in the city. Dr. Herbert B Wise notes pneumonia and tuberculosis as leading causes among deaths, with other communicable diseases including measles and influenza. Clinic visits total 1154 with 411 venereal cases. nursing and public health outreach address maternity, child welfare, and tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Department
Herbert EB. Wise
City Health
Thiry
Well Betsy
Public Health Nursing Association
A. Simms
Icity
Gay H. Duke
Bureau of Senitation
Sigsty
Calla
Amelia Earhart Forced Back By Bad Weather in Burma
The era asks about Amelia Earhart and navigator Noonan turning back near Burma on a planned circumnavigation route from Calcutta to Bangkok due to bad weather. They remain overnight pending clearer conditions while continuing as planned toward Timor Sea and Darwin, Australia. A Jersey cow birth note follows in the same dispatch.
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Aeyab
Burma
Amalia Earhart Wen
Miami
Florida
Calcutta
Red Noonan
Bangkok
Siam
Mera
Lismere
Shigmoore
Timor Sea
Darwin
Australia
Solomon Like Magistrate Decides Dog Ownership
NEW YORK June 18 Acting as a modern Solomon Magistrate Pinto solved the question of a dog's ownership by letting the dog pick its owner. Dr Morris L Shapiro a Brooklyn dentist said his pedigreed Pekingese Chinkie Wu had strayed on May 7. At a beauty parlor Capaldo attempted to claim the dog but it chose Dr Shapiro in the magistrate's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pinto
Br. Morris L. Shapiro
Brooklyn
Chinkie Wu
Joseph
Helen Capaldo
Pinta
Dr. Shapiro
Capaldo
Local Boy Leaves Hospital After Mishap in Virginia
Gene Watson seven son of Mr and Mrs R A Watson of Lock Six mog suffered slight cuts and bruises in an automobile accident near Richmond Va Thursday discharged from a Richmond hospital yesterday The boy fell from a moving automobile while en route to Richmond with his parents
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Gene Watson
R. A. Watson
Lock Sixmog
Richmond
G Men Join Hunt For Missing Boy Irvin Fentress
Chicago June 16 G men joined police in seeking three year old Irvin Fentress believed kidnapped by two women. Irvin was taken May 30 from a moving picture theater after candy was given by the older woman and the younger woman led him away toward an apparent shop. The boy’s brothers Lowell nine and Bobby G. described the incident and his mother Christine Fentress, who left Kentucky with the family, awaits news. Police captain Colunn termed it possibly a family affair and questioned a kidnapping gang theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Usi
G- Men
Irvin Fentress
Lowell
Bobby G. Irvin
Christine Fentress
Kentucky
Patrick Col Unn
Irvin
Beota
Man Held For Passing 159 Worthless Checks
Leatie C. Loomis of Bluefield admitted passing 159 worthless checks in four Virginia and West Virginia cities totaling $1,315.25. Mason County Prosecutor W. H. Raiden said Loomis is charged with auto theft and may be turned over to federal authorities. He allegedly kept a file listing victims, amounts, and cities. largest check was $45. Loomis was arrested by state police at Franklin, Pendleton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leatie C. Loomis
Bluefield
Mason County
W. H. Raiden
Virginia
West Virginia
Raidin
Loomis
Rev. C. G. Billups
Atlantic Seaboard
Franklin
Fendleton County
Summer School Enrollment At Three Charleston Districts
Six week session underway at Charleston high Thomas Jefferson and Tiskelwah with 25 high and junior high students and 7 younger pupils in grades four through six. George E. Stead principal. School to close July 14. Teachers listed include Steadman W S Gilbert E C Richardson J L Hamilton C D Kelley Mrs Gladys Leyon Miss Elizabeth Martin and Mr Bera Coon. Elizabeth M Salmond in charge at Thomas Jefferson and Miss Gladys Botking at Tiskelwab.
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Charleston High
Thomas Jefferson
Tiskelwah
George E. Stead
Steadman
W. S. Gilbert
E. C. Richardson
J. L. Hamilton
C.D. Kelley
Gladys Leyon
Eliizabeth Marti
Bera Coon
Elizabeth M. Salmond
Thomas’ Jefferson
Gladys Botking
Tiskelwab
Flood Control Debate Flares in House Hearing
Rep George W Johnson of Parkersburg WV attacked requests for the federal government to pay full flood control costs as selfish urging states along the West Virginia shore of the Ohio River share costs. He supported reforestation soil erosion programs and flood work including Blues Stone Dam on the New River above Huntington. Rep John Kee Bluefield warned a court fight over condemnation would take years and urged passage of condemnation legislation. Rep Jennings Randolph Elkins backed a strong Ohio Valley flood effort including dams on the Cheat River and its tributaries.
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Washington
George W. Johnson
Parkersburg
W. Va
House Committee On Flood Control
Johnson
West
Virginia
Ohio River
Bluesstone
New River
Hinton
John Kee
Bluefield
Kee
Supre
Jennings Randolph
Elkins
Ohio Valley
Cheat River
Grand Jury Report As Expected Today
Grand Jurors are to report on indictments for the June term of intermediate court this afternoon. Over 100 cases were committed to the jury last Monday and about 160 witnesses have been heard. Special Judge Howard B. Lee yesterday dismissed six cases and continued two to September. Dismissed were Patrick Canterbury charged with gate of liquor, James Porter charged with larceny, and J. J. Carter accused of driving while intoxicated. The indictment against C. W. Handshaw charged with operation of still was quashed. Hobart Creighton of Warsaw Indiana owns the state’s largest chicken farm with a flock of twenty Eng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate Court
Howard B. Lee
Patrick Canterbury
Hiquor
James Porter
J. J. Carter
C. W. Handshaw
Hobart Creighton
Warsaw
Ind
News of West Virginia Told Briefly
Logan reports Virgil Webb 48 a mine motor crushed to death at Avis Ende mine in Lyburn. Elkins notes funeral for Charles Morris 73 an early Elkins settler from Harrisonburg Va. Fayetteville officers disguised as coal miners capture Shirley Turner after years sought. Logan Jody Bakey 28 drowns in Guyan River near Sandville. Parsons court closes after Dudley sues Wachner settled out of court. Grafton Cal Waldron to speak at reserve camp. Clarksburg Barnes joins fire pension board after withdrawal. Lakin youths recaptured at Point Pleasant. Morgantown Fortney announces halt as assistant postmaster. Morgantown police civil service elect Mason chairman.
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Logan
Virgil Webb
Avis Ende
Lyburn
Dunbar Man Pays $1000 Fine in Auto Death Case
Clarksburg reports a Dunbar man, Casto, pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter after a July 24 crash that killed Miss Mary Walter of Charleston. Judge Hubert fined Casto $1000 following prosecutor's recommendation to reduce an original voluntary manslaughter indictment. Police say Casto drove the car carrying Walter.
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Clarksburg
Casto
Dunnit
Arlex J. Haurbert
J. Philip Clifford
Mary Walte
Charleston
Custo
Seven Under 21 Arraigned in Federal Court
ELKINS June 18 Federal Judge William E Baker appointed attorneys for seven defendants arraigned on criminal charges after stating they were under 21 Several pleaded guilty prospects noted William Nusbaum of Clarksburg pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging shortage of funds in a bankruptcy He was trustee William E Howerd postmaster at Blackaville Monongalia county pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging embezzlement of postal funds
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Elkins
William E. Baker
William Nusbaum
Clarksburg
William E. Howerd
Blackaville
Monongalia County
Six Couples Apply For Marriage Permits
Applicants for marriage licenses at the county clerk's office include Kenna Canfield and Ruth Mary Fox both 22 and 21 from Owens, Paul N Neal 29 of Charleston and Mary Frances Garnette 25 Pratt, Howard Bailey 26 Nitro and Hattie Ann Fletcher 27 Nitro, Clarence Cromer 28 Spar tansburg NC and Elizabeth White 26, Irvin Pryor 19 Charleston and Mary Lee Jackson 17 Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Wehrle
Kenna Canfield
Owens
Ruth Mary Fox
Owens, Co
Spartansburg
N.C
Elizabeth White
Noyes Avenue
Irvin Pryor
Charleston
Mary- Lee Jackson
Notable Crime Report Near Prosperity Corner
Clarksburg police searched for a so called heavenly avenue after a 10 year old boy Steven Shields was stabbed. Police said he lived at 479 Heavenly Avenue in the city. details remain unclear as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Heavenly” Avenue
Steven Shields
Heavenly Avenue
City
RCA Official Inducted As Water Boy of Club
New York June 18 RCA President David Sarnoff was inducted as a water boy in the Circus Saints and Sinners club which met for the last time this summer Pi Orton Kilborn presided Sarnoff’s rise to his post was likened to the nation’s budget Meetings will resume in October
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New York
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Circus Saints and Sinners Club
Pi Orton Kilborn
Sarnoff
Flying Club Teaches at Wertz Field for Seaplane Prep
Kanawha flying club students practice at Wertz field this week awaiting pontoons for a new Aeronca seaplane. Pilot Glenn Clark flew the new plane from Cincinnati last Sunday. The club bases at the Kanawha street levee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Flying Club
Wertz Field
Aeronca
Glenn Clark
Cincinhati
Kanawha Street
Wedding Excuse Accepted By Federal Judge
Miss Lara Phelps was excused from jury duty after sending a letter announcing her upcoming wedding on July 3. Federal Judge Clark in Newark commended the happy timing and wished her luck, noting she already had a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and extending congratulations.
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Belleville
N. J
Lara Phelps
Clark
Newark
Miss Phelps
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Claude
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Gaston
Tio
Egypt
Whi
M. Jenkins
Nitro
New York City
Columbus
Europe
Palestine
Norman Lewis
Muntington
Jenkins
Kellogg's
Ever&y
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Wellogg
Michigan
Associated Press
Charles Ht. Morris
LO. 0. F
Harrisonburg
Fayetteville
Shirley Turner
Turner
Lorado Miner
Jody Bakey
Guyan River
Sandville
Parsons
Sie M. Dudley
Eling
L. J. Wachener
Elkins Contractor
Wachner
Col. Waldron
Grafton
Cal. W. H. Waldron
West Virginia Military Area
Camp Tyehrt
Oungeteras
Lakin
M. T. Obie
Boys‘ Industrial School
Morgantown
John R. Fortney
C. Lealle Halt
Morrgantown
Police Civil Service Commission
Kermit KR. Mason
Dunbar
Clorox
RCA
Water Boy
Club
Flying Club
Summers ST
Ccord
Abe
Mante Cheet
Morton
Flere
Hell
Lucas
Lucas Master Food Stores
Rite
Erietlen
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