Passenger Service Abandoned on Line
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad received permission from the interstate service commission to discontinue passenger service on its Kanawha Glen Jean and Western divisions recently purchased from estate of William McKell. Continued agency at Derrydale and Glendean in Fayette County was granted due to service duplication. The commission also authorized Baltimore and Ohio to disinstitute its agency station at
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Ablie Service Commission
Yester
Kanawha, Glen Jean
Eestern Division
William McKell
Dixe
Derrydale
Glendean
Fayatte County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Substitute Prepay Station Sought for Tyler County
A report notes a request to substitute a prepay station in Tyler County. A parallel application for Reedy in Roane County was denied, with revenue rising from 565 in 1938 to 174 in 1999.
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Friendly
Tyler County
Roane County
Model Prisoner Begins New Start in Indiana Parole
INDIANAPOLIS June 24. Andy Combs a 21 year old model prisoner at the Indiana state penitentiary in Michigan City started life anew after serving 18 years of a life term for first degree murder. Paroled by the state clemency commission he was described by the trial prosecutor as an excellent citizen prior to the event. Combs formerly served as head nurse in the prison hospital and the physician called him reliable and straightforward noting his crime was circumstantial or national.
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Indianapolis
Andy Combs
Indiana _state penitentiary
Michigan City
Fife
Indiana
State Clemency Commission
Combs
Greene County
John Barker
Andy
Jury to hear $10,000 damage suit today in circuit court
Mrs. Qudie Moore of Rockyfork, administratrix of Otis Moore, sues Charleston Finance Co. and Willard Madigan with H W Jackson over a $300 loan. Trial began last Wednesday. husband died Nov 7 1940 after an altercation with the adjusters. Defendants say Moore threatened to shoot, then attacked with a knife. they acted in self defense.
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Qudie Moore
Rockyfork
Union District
Otis Moore
Charleston Finance Company
Willard Madigan
H.W. Jackson
Madison
Jackson
Moore
Madigan
St Albans Eastern Star officers to be installed
St Albans chapter Order of Eastern Star will install officers on Friday evening at the Central school campus. Mrs J E Roark will preside as past worthy matron with Mrs James Henzman retiring. New officers include Mrs Clie C Ray worthy matron and O J Bartlett worthy patron with Maggie Pruden associ ate matron and Fred Cooke associate patron.
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St. Albans
Order of Eastern Star
J. E. Roark
James Henzman
Clie C. Ray
O. J. Bartlett
Maggie Pruden
Fred Cooke
Margaret Lloyd
Ada Dodson
Marshall
Cecil Short
Dorothy Griffith
Sentinel
Edith Sweet
Maggie Henaman
Florence Howes
Marie Knight Morris
Ada
Susie Taylor
Ruth
Myrtle Denison
Esther
Dorothy Dooley
Martha
Marie Medley
Electa
Lena Donally
Dunn Hospital
South Charleston
What Does Your Handwriting Reveal by Ray Stewart
A brief piece by Ray Stewart discusses handwriting types and personality. It contrasts practical, task-focused writers with dreamers who chase romantic ideals, noting the mind’s strength and varied temperaments.
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Ray Stewart
Handwriting Traits Reveal Character and Career Bent
A perceptive note discusses how handwriting profile reflects personality and life goals. It cites a chemist making progress after failure as a salesman, noting extroversion from rightward slant, and urges focus for long concentration and sustained effort toward fame and success.
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Dr. Einstein
Miss Kay Stewart handwriting sample request
A reader in Charleston West Virginia seeks a confidential character analysis based on attached handwriting. The note offers ten cents or fifteen cents in stamps to cover handling and requests a stamped self addressed envelope. It includes a name and address line with a seven word handwritten sample and a signature.
Private Sends Pop Bomb as Souvenir
New York on June 4 a private in Fort Devens sent an unladen eight pound aerial bomb as a souvenir to a fellow private. The bomb burst from its box causing chaos as bystanders gathered from Brooklyn and several carriers arrived. Army officers recovered the remains and the incident was reported to authorities.
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New York
Jens
William Chancellor
Fort Devens
Mass
Thallow
Johnny Boyle
Johnny
American Railway Express Agency
Brooklyn
Army Arsenal
Pal
Plea For Freedom Doomed to Failure
Indianapolis June 24 The latest plea for freedom by D C Stephenson former Indiana Klan grand drape appeared doomed to failure Stephenson aged about 50 is serving a life term for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer He asked Gov Schricker for temporary parole to enlist in the Royal Air Force Officials labeled the plea ridiculous due to his age and emphasized his status as a convict.
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Indianapolis
D.C
Stephenson
30 Year Cattle Fraud Described in U S Court
In Bluefield June 24 a long running cattle fraud case from Iowa and southern Illinois ended with Frank Stever and Martin Miller pleading guilty to using the mails to defraud. Inspector Barnes said about 60 people advertised cattle for sale and sent buyers cattle weighing far less than claimed. The pair got three years probation.
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Bluefield
Iowa
Frank Slever
Martin Miller
B. B. Barnes
St. Louis
Barnes
Stever
Miller
James Foster
Beckley
John R. Halstead
Ghent
Raleigh
George W. McClinlic
Willard W. Johnson
Raleigh County
Atlanta
Harry Shouse
Raleigh Courrty
Ailanta
James Smith
Petersburg
Lucy Trallee
Raleigh Courty
Federal
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Camp Shaw Mi Delta
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A. K. Fenton
Pennsylvania
I. Head
Dorothy
Buena Vista
Head
Marjorié Head
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Leah Virginia
Jacqueline Spicer
Cleveland
Henry Detreux
Union Club
Soles
Tyree
Jaar
Alead
Kay Stewart
The
Charleston Gazelle
Charleston, W. Ya
Private
Dragon of Klan
RAF
U. S
Drs. Collins & Collins
Ebon Ieries! Arts
After Paint & Glass Co
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Lady Hampton Foundation
Suger
Lady Hampton
PIN Money Shop
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Joosing
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Second Fleet
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