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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1930

Page

5

Ralph W. Ryan Wins State Edison Scholarship Contest

Ralph W. Ryan of Ryan Roane county a Walton district high school graduate won the Thomas A Edison state scholarship contest announced by William C Cook state superintendent of schools Robert E Williams a East Fairmont high school graduate was named alternate The winner earns the right to represent West Virginia in the national contest in July with expenses paid to and from Amando Park MM J where Edison will entertain the winner Contenders were examined in chemistry physics and biology plus tests of character leadership and aptitude Questions covered Mendel's heredity motor theory electricity and other science topics

Ralph W. Ryan Ryan Roane County Walton Thomass A. Edison William C. Cook Schoors Robert E. Williams East Fairmont High School West Virginia Jity Mando Park MM. J Edison

Small Walton high school shines in state contest

The Walton district high school, with under 150 students, was among 14 schools in the contest. Participants included Robert W. Call jard af Charleston Ralph Ryan Ryan Charles Ulaidh Cassville Ralph S. Bird Beckley Jack Crock ett Princeton James Thistle Bistersvie Maurice Crawford Phil ippi Robert E. Williams Fairmont Murray E. Weon Parkersburg William J. Francis Huntington Paul Boswell Wayne Count Lee Zoeckler Wheeling William Herald Sutton Hamilton Lang Bridgeport. The question set came from a committee led by W. C. Cook state superintendent and others including Dan H. Perdus A Walworth and Dr Frank Gubert Marshall college.

Walton Young Ryan Robert W. Call Jard Charleston Ralph Ryan Ryan Charles Ulaidh Cassville Ralph S. Bird Beckley Jack Crockett Princeton James,Thistle Bistersvie Maurice Crawford Philippi Robert E. Williams Fairmont Murray E. Weon Parkersburg William J. Francis Huntington Paul Boswell Wayne Count Lee Zoeckler Wheeling William Herald Sutton Hamilton Lang Bridgeport W. C. Cook R. Moora Dodrily State Board of Education Dan H. Perdus A. Walworth Libbey-Gwens

Formal Ball Tops Phi Kappa Psi Meet At White Sulphur

White Sulphur Springs June 10 delegates to the annual arch council of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity enjoyed a formal ball closing a day of athletics and entertainment. Entertainment was directed by Harry K. Snyder with a committee of women led by Mrs J O Lakin of Charleston. Mrs Osman Swartz of Charleston organized arrangements for a luncheon for women this afternoon.

White Sulphur Springs Phi Kappa Psi Harry K. Snyder J. 0. Lakin Charleston Osman Swartz

Court Routine Suits Entered In Common Pleas Court

In common pleas court on the tow aide of the docket the state filed suit yesterday for Jessie Hastings administratrix against Luther A Taylor and others seeking 63500 in debt and 9500 in damages. Mary E Barnhouse qualified as administratrix of James M Robinson estate with bond of 500 with RE Barnhouse as surety. Himalayan expedition warnings recount locals fearing a mysterious Abominable Snow Man race guarding Kanchenjunga peaks. porters claimed seeing Snow Man footprints during the 192% expedition before a snow storm erased signs.

Common Pleas Court Jessie Hastings Luther A. Taylor Mary E. Barnhouse James M. Robinson Kanchenjunga Ranchenjungs F. C. Sheabbeare

Real Estate Transfers in County Clerk Office Draw Records

Deeds filed show Morgan Lumber to A T and Hagel Stanley for parts of lots in Bigginbotham Hill Glenwood Heights. United Loan to Louis J Griffith for part of lot 6 block 38 West Charleston. Trader G and Chief A Keeney to Central Trust for mouth of Withers Creek. Summers Pauley to B E Spencer Glendale additions St Albans. Belle Improvement to Margaret Harris lots in Savage addition Belle. John C G Morrison Jr to J Horner Davis Highland Road lots 131 and 4392. Joseph E Roberts to Ray J Roberts lot 33 Rene Charleston. A Burdette to W F and Lily Withrow undivided 12 1 2 acres Wills Creek. H E Hanson to J E and Helen Hanson lots 175 176 177 Parkland. Alexander Mayfield Hallie Mayfield to C M Bird oil gas coal reserved. H B Reedy to Margaret E Reedy lot 30 Massey Spring Hill. NY Wilson to PON Wilson and Cecil W Wilson Lot 29 Midway. J B Highey to J E Morgan lot 10 Emme BP Layne subdivision. William G Guthrie to J E Morgan lot 1 Hollywood addition. Figs Richardson to B Osbel lot 6 block B Pritchard Dunbar. F S Mathews to B A Sis.

Morgan Lumber and Manufacturing Company A. T Hagel Withers Creek Summers Pauley and Company B. E. Spencer Glendale St. Albans Belle Improvement Margaret M. Harris Savage Belle John CG. Morrison, Jr J. Horner Davis H. E. Hanson J. E Helen Hanson Parkland Alexander Mayfield Hallie Mayield C. M. Bird Thorofare Branch Big Sandy Reedy Margaret E. Reedy Hollywood Second Avenue Union District F . Fligs Richardson B. Osbel Pritchard Street Dunbar F. 5. Mathews B. A. Sis

Real estate transfers including Riverview and South Charleston parcels

A series of conveyances details transactions with numerous parties. Nelile Kennedy and husband transfer to Dale G. Casto in Riverview lots including an undivided interest. B A Foster and Frances Foster via Lee B Benkle trustee to Grice E. Daniels for Job No. 1p block N Hally addition. Katherine Crawford and husband with William F. Blue trustee to Kanawha National Bank parcels in South Charleston plus Laurel Avenue lot. Bertha McCormack to J E Caney and to George F. Honey with several lots in Maussey and Ruffner additions. Martha Goleman and H R Lewis and wife to Lenore Oliva Shultz of lot 1 block H Fitzgerald addition.

B.A Frances Foster Lee B Benkle Grice E. Daniels Hally Katherine B. Crawford William F. Blue Kanawha National Bank of Charleston South Charleston Laurel Avenue Tenth Ward Bertha McCormack J. E. Caney E. Maussey

West Charleston Sheriff Posts Tax Levy Notices

Sheriff D H Stephenson and deputies continued countywide personal property levies in West Charleston after decorating delinquent homeowners with sheriff sale notices. Since Monday over 25000 dollars in taxes have been collected as posts proceed. about 900000 more remains owed with many sales expected next week or two.

Eset D. H. Stephenson West Side

When Your Head Aches Remember Capudine

Advice style drug advertisement claims Capudine provides quick relief for headaches neuralgia and body pain. It promotes two teaspoonfuls in water for instant absorption and faster relief, contrasting with solid medicines. Available at druggists in 30c and 60c bottles as Adv. copy.

Son's Death Saves Father in Lyons France Case

A charge of murder against Pierre Gautier was reduced after the death of his son altered the case in Lyons France. The proceedings focus on the impact of the son's death on the legal action and potential implications for the father.

Lyons France Pierre Gautier

Peterson's Ointment Heals Sore and Soothes Skin Fast

Grateful users claim Peterson's Ointment quickly relieves soreness discharges and itching, heals piles and eczema in days, and banishes pimples and blackheads. A New Salem, Indiana man reports eighteen years of a fever sore ended after trying the ointment, with improved sleep and healthier legs.

Peterson Robert Philips New Salem Ind Teterson

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