Hidden Hearts and Household Tensions Amid Reunion
John Van Aaken returns after four years to confront Joan about their aunt Miss Van and past grievances. Married to Sybil Taylor, he reveals their union and a shared career path, while Joan plans to move out. The reunion uncovers jealousy, estrangement, and a shift in loyalties as family ties strain under old secrets and new bonds.
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Sybil
Johan van Aaken
Van
Joan
Shell
John
Toan
Sybil Taylor
John van Raaken
Jack Dutton
Miss van
Faith
John van Aaken
the Gazette
Two Miners Die Struck By Northbound Freight Train Near Clendenin
Lois Leeds reports a northbound B and C freight hit two miners resting on the track near Clendenin on the way home from town. Herbert O. Taylor 41 of Penner and Julius Taylor 23 of Kelley’s Creek died of fractured skulls. Coroner ruled accidental. Funeral services planned for 2 p.m. at J P Taylor residence with Rev. C T Hensley officiating and burial in Koontz Cemetery. The deaths follow no inquest and prompt notices of survivor details for both families.
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Clendenin
Herbert
Taylor
Penner
Julius Taylor
Kelleys Creek
B. FP. Taylor
Joseph P
Paul Sebeck
Fayette
William Snyder
Queen Shoals
Nora
Opal Taylor
J. P. Taylor
Hewitt
Carl Smith
C. F. Sayre
J.P. Taylor
C. T. Hensley
Wilson
Koontz
Gideons Give County Schools 1475 Bibles for Use
Gideons presented 1475 Bibles to Kanawha county schoolrooms during a public program at Thomas Jefferson junior high school auditorium. The event featured testimonials on Gideon Bibles influence, with visitors from West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania and Virginia. Gideon International trustee S Hugh Paine announced plans to place 160000 Bibles in army and navy establishments. Rev R C McCord of Charleston Ministerial association praised their work in a war torn world.
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Gideonites
Christian Commercial Men's, Association
Thomas Jefferson Junior High
Kanawha County
Baptist Temple
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Virginia
S. Hugh
Kings of Canine Rule From Ancient Times
A fragment recalls two historic dogs who ruled as kings. The first, praised by the American Kennel Gazette, reigned in Ethiopia for centuries, judged by tail wagging or growling. A later tale tells of Sor, the dog king of Norway, chosen by Norwegians under threat, until killed by wolves during a forest stroll.
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American Kennet Gazette
Ethiopia
Denmark
Norway
Olsten
Sor
Lor
Appointed to Staff Will Miller Jr joins Daily Northwestern
Will Miller Jr. is named editorial desk man on Northwestern University’s Daily Northwestern staff at Evanston Illinois. He is the son of Dr and Mrs W B Miller of 1703 Virginia Street East and a Charleston high school graduate and Phi Kappa Sigma member. About 125 troops can be carried by the Douglas B-19 bomber when used as a transport.
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Will Miller, Jr
Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill
W. B. Miller
Virginia Street
East
Charleston High School
Phi Kappa Sigma
Free Lemonade On 60 Degree Heat In Bluefield
Bluefield WV offers free lemonade when temperatures reach 60 degrees as part of the city’s air conditioned promotion. Chamber Secretary Eddie Steele confirms last year’s offer remains in effect this summer with a plan to have Anna Rish and Anna May Feuchtenberger lead a group of Bluefield girls serving the drinks.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
Chamber
Eddie Steele
Anna Rish
Anna May Feuchtenberger
Bluefield Lassés
Putnam Soldier Stationed At Camp Robert California
Putnam County resident Kermit R. Moses of Frazer's Bottom has been inducted into the army at the FE Hayes reception center and sent to Camp Roberts, California, as Denmark imposes butter and cream consumption restrictions.
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Kermit R. Moses
Frazer's Bottom
Putnam County
FE Hayes
Camp Robert
Calif
Denmark
Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers Discovery Ad
A new milk based remedy called Gurin or Curin is touted as highly effective for stomach ulcers caused by excess acid and for gas pains indigestion and heartburn. Sold by Cohen Drug Company and drug stores with a money back guarantee.
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Alan
Tiligeson
Cohen Drug Company
Ady
Singers From Chicago to Entertain Kiwanis Club Tomorrow
The Eureka Jubilee Singers of Chicago, a Negro chorus, will perform at the Kiwanis luncheon in the Daniel Boone hotel tomorrow. Delegates from the Kiwanis International convention in Atlanta are to report.
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Eureka Jubilee Singers of
Chicago
Charlestin
Kiwanis Club
Daniel Boone Hotel
Ornors
Kiwanis International
Atlanta
Obituary for Edward A. Joachim Ward of Charlottesville
Edward A. Joachim Ward, 70, a Charlottesville laundry owner and brother of Charlestonian Ernest Joachim, died recently. He is survived by his wife and son Edward F plus two sisters Mrs. Val Fruth and Miss Katherine Joachim. A native of Pomeroy Ohio, he will be buried after a funeral at 11 am tomorrow in Charleston.
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Bird
Sidney Mack
S. M. Bird
Wellford
Charleston
J. E. Abbott
L. M. Bird
Myers
Sanl Snoriuary
Elkview
Durenial
Board
Lavon
Shirley Ann
Ethel Lowe
Edward A. Joachim Ward
Edward A. Joachim
Charlottesville
Ernest Joachim
Man Seriously Hurt When Hit by Auto
Walker Meadows aged 64 of Villa Route ik was struck Saturday by an automobile in front of his home and is in critical condition at St Francis hospital. Driver John K. Oakes, 64, of Falling Rock, told police Meadows stepped into the road after being screened from view by another car. Meadows’ wife, who had a newborn baby a few days old, was at St Francis.
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Walker Meadows
Villa Route
Franiels Hospital
John K. Oakes
Falling Rock
Meadows
St. Francis
The Gazette Daily Quiz: Answer Treasure of Clues
Answers cover a mix of lore and history. Questions ask about the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi color hair and eyes, Washington Irving author of Sleepy Hollow, gem cutter, a Civil War general who became president, Shakespeare, China's capital, phrasing on complexion, a Greek island invaded by parachutists, land yielding pressure, and Desdemona as Othello’s heroine.
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Sigma Chi
Sleepy
Common Misstatements About Data and Datum Usage
A note warns against saying data is correct as data is plural and datum is singular. It explains the grammatical shift in modern usage and suggests adopting datum only when referring to a single item.
Cooking Project Serves 3¢7 Meals in Term
A Lower Chesapeake school cooked 5853 free lunches and 2823 paid lunches in the last term at a total food cost of 540.95 dollars. Cooks were Mrs Agnes Perry and Mrs Lillian Curry. The program was aided by the department. Merit of public assistance. Is any fractional U S currency outstanding A Paper fractional currency now outstanding according to treasury records.
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Lower Chesapeake
Agnes Perry
Lillian Curry
U. S
Treasury
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