Typhoid Fever Drops in State Driven by Sanitation Efforts
R J Bon district sanitation supervisor reports typhoid cases fell from 1765 in 1932 to 390 in 1952 with death rate down from 22.2 to 3.5. Cooperation with U S Public Health Service and state health department credited sanitation program as key factor, including outhouse and cesspit work to curb flies.
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R. J. Bon
U. S. Public Health Service
State Health Department
Egan
South Charleston
Mines Plan Opening Two Mechanized Coal Mines in West Virginia
Island Creek Coal company and Pond Creek Pocahontas company announce plans to open two mechanized coal mines in Wyoming county with production starting by October. Six hundred workers will be hired and output exceeds 740000 tons annually from the Pond Creek seam. Sewell seam production is expected to reach capacity by year start. A large tract of rich land in nearby Mardity area has been leased.
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Huntington
Wyoming County
James C. Francis
Island Creek Coal Company
Pond Creek Pocahontas Company
Marianna
Pond Creek
Sewell
West Virginia
Maidity
Putnam Court Ordered To Explain Certification
The Putnam county board of canvass and the county site were directed by the supreme court to appear on Sept. 4 to show cause why Bruce TF Chiyten of Hurricane should not be certified as the Democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney. Thompson claimed Thompson’s certificate and notary signatures were improper.
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Putnam County
Board of Canvass
Supreme Court
Terday
Bruce TF
Chiyten
Hurricane
Laxytan
Wiliam J. Thompson
West Virginia University Law School
Thommeoct
Thompson
War game halts as youths fire toy rifles at parachutes
Chicago area police ban defense maneuvers after suburban patriots clash with youths who fire 22 caliber rifles at toy parachutes during a war game. Citizens protest as stray bullets raise safety concerns for pedestrians.
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Chicago
Civil Service Office Sets Inspector Exams
The U.S. civil service commission announces an open competitive exam for assistant inspector engineering materials and construction in the Huntington district. Applications must be filed by close of business. blanks available from the fourth U.S. Civil Service district in Washington or the secretary of the board of examiners in Huntington.
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U.S. Civil Service
Huntington, Neinger
U.S
Washington, D.C
Board of Examiners
Chesaneske and Ohti
Huntington Vacariios
Hinckley Nominated To Commerce Position
President Roosevelt nominated Chairman Robert Hinckley of the Civil Aeronautics Authority to be an assistant secretary of commerce. The CAA was to be transferred to the commerce department.
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Washington
Roosevelt Beiag
Robert Hinckley
The
Civil Aeronaut Authority Tor
Commerce
CAA
Commerce Department
Luther League Elects Leaders at Virginia Synod Session
Luther League in Shepherdstown reports Edith Richard presiding at today session in Reems Don t Taig Sloop at 1% Sunburg Virginia. Richard Greiner of Coalwood treasurer and Clarence Switzer of Staunton statistician attend closing convention. Kenneth II mentions Brazil government backing plantation rubber for world markets.
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Shepherdstown
Tre Luther League
Virginia Synod
Edith Richard
Sunburg
Richard Greiner
Coalwood
Clarence Switzer
Staunton
Kenneth II
Parlor Operator Joe Shroda Sentenced in Manslaughter Case
Beckley reports 48 year old parlor operator Joe Shroda of Lanark was sentenced to one to five years in the state penitentiary by Judge Ley M. Kilgore after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the wing of his wife Steffie. The case follows an indictment in 1938 and a recent return from Weston state.
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Beckley
Shroda
Lanark
Ley M. Kilgore
Steffie
Foemer Beer
County Tunacy Board
Weston State Dospite
Shrodo
Barbara Brandenberg Elected Book Club President
Barbara Brandenberg has been elected president of the Book club in the Kanawha County Public Library’s boys and girls department. Scott Jelly is vice president Al Leen Hens is secretary and James Houghton chairs the committees. Dr Rebecca Pollugs from West Virginia University Extension will join the meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Neta Brandenberg
Kanawha County Public Library
Scott Jelly
Alleen Hens Eerretiry
James Houghton
Rebecca Pollugs
Nientiae
West Virginia University
Flanceryieo
Will Akaba
Saturdes
National Radio Program To Honor State Tonight on NBC
A national radio program will honor the state tonight with the Avion show boat broadcasting at 8 over NBC. The vessel will dock on the Kanawha river as West Virginia Day is celebrated, with Captain Barney and his crew staying an extra day to allow Charistantins to hear and enjoy the broadcast.
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Avion
NBC
Kanawha
Wes
Virginia
Wally
Barney
Chariestantins
Ane
Dry Weather Needed for Crop Work Says Weather Bureau
The U.S. Weather Bureau reports temperatures near normal with daily rain for a week produce lush growth. Farmers need sun and dry weather to cultivate corn and other crags, the bureau says, to prevent overdue field work.
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Parkerssurg
U.S. Weather Bureau
Boy Scout Camperall Opens At Noon In Charleston Area
The eighth annual Boy Scout camperall opens today at noon at the 4-1 faw grounds near Dunbar. Charles Sharton stoutmaster of tronp No 46 at Dumbar said 1000 scouts are expected over the three day event with each troop providing own equipment. Awards for camping excellence will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Charleston
Fornell
Dunbar
Charles Sharton
Tronp No. 46
Dumbar
Emerald Of and Cohen Drug Co Skin Remedy Ad
An advertisement offers Emerald Of from Cohen Drug Co claiming to treat blemished skin with a promised healing effect. The wording pushes money back guarantees and urges customers to follow directions for relief from blotchy acne and pimples.
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Ares
Druesis
Moone
Emerald of
Nature
Dse
Bree
Cohen Drag Co
River Bank Praised by Visiting Captain on Civic Cruise
Charleston residents hailed River Bank described by Tom Greene as the finest seen, as 100 teachers and civic members sailed from the levee on a religious seminar cruise. The group, representing 11 states, will conclude in Cincinnati after touring Temple College and New Thought temple delegates.
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Charleston
Tom Greene
Gordan C. Greene
Esterday
City
Iach
Temple College
London
Greene
New Thought Temple of Cin
Cincinnati
Harry H. Hill
Turkey
New Thought Temple
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