Darwinian morals urged over Christian rules, scientist says
Dr. S. J. Holmes told the American Association for the Advancement of Science division that the Darwinian code of morals should replace authoritarian Christian and Hebrew ethics. He argued cruelty and deceit are natural virtues when wisely guided for group welfare, criticizing religious codes as misaligned with human nature.
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Palo Alto
Calif
S. J. Holmes
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Charles Darwin
Holmes
Dr. Holmes
Jesus
Meredith Pupils To Present Recital At Chelyan Baptist Church
Miss Jean Meredith of Chelyan will present her piano pupils in their first recital at 8 15 p m today at the Baptist church in Chelyan. Guest of honor Henri Schultze of Charleston will perform one of his compositions. Performers include Doris Jean Geigley Norma Jean Samples Norma Jean Bryant Betty June Wagner Doris Allen Ruth Allen Betty Joyce Hudson Jo Ann Brannen Marvel June Banks and Helen Williams will assist in a duet. A reception follows at the home of Mr and Mrs C H Strother.
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Jean Meredith
Chelyan
Baptist
C. H. Strother
Bids Sought for Estill Street Slums Clearance
Charleston housing officials plan to advertise bids for the Estill Street slums clearance project a 328 unit group for white and Negro tenants around July 11 Plans and specifications are being rechecked for printing issuance and contractors will have about a month to bid The project cost exceeds 1 2 million and construction may begin in September with completion next spring.
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Charleston Housing Authority
Estill Street
John Roosevelt Joins Marine Corps League
John Roosevelt, 23, to join the Marine Corps League in Boston tonight, following a 23 year connection to the U S Marines born March 13 1916. He is the son of the president and brother of James Roosevelt, linking a presidential family to the league.
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John Roosevelt
Marine Corps League
Boston
U. S. Marine Corps
James
League
Young Roosevelt
Marine Corps
Navy
Six Sons Carry Father To Orchard Burial in Miller Farm
In Altoona Pennsylvania on June 27 a 7 year old farmer was buried beneath an old apple tree in the Miller orchard after services led by Rev. John H. Miller of Springfield Massachusetts. One daughter played organ at the church ceremony with special state permission for the orchard burial.
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Altoona
Jacob B. Miller
Miller Orchard
John H. Miller
Springfield
Mass
Freights Kill Conductor in West Virginia
Wheeling reports two freight cars crushed conductor William J. Boles age 52 when his foot became caught at a switch and could not be freed. He died today. Jessie Hoyt died today in Wheeling at age unknown, former state president of the Women’s Relief Corps and noted for fraternal work.
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Wheeling
William J. Boles
Baltimore and Ohio
Jessie Hoyt
Women’s Relief Corps of
The
D. A. KR
Man's Body Recovered After Dam Incident
SHINNSTON June 27 The body of Johnny Sundman 10 was recovered near here after being swept over the Baltimore and Ohio dam at Lumberport last week.
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Shinnston
Johnny Sundman
Baltimore and Ohio
Lumberport
Here
Youth Drowns While Swimming on Tygar ts Valley River
Fairmont reports 16 year old Robert Dumire drowned while swimming in the Tygarts Valley river. Louis Cousins, camp supervisor on Poplar Island, attempted rescue by canoe but failed to reach him.
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Fairmont
Robert Dumire
Tygarts Valley
Louis Cousins
Poplar Island
Pharmacy Exam Concludes in Morgantown
The West Virginia board of pharmacy completed its two day examination period for state pharmacy licensure in Morgantown on June 27.
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Morgantown
West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Mayor F T Wilson Fines for Abusive Phone Calls
Police told Mayor Fred T Wilson they arrested Philip Romano after he abused them over the phone when they declined to arrest a family member. The desk sergeant said Romano called him picturesque names. The mayor ruled the names were worth 10 dollars and costs.
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Fairmont
Fred T. Wilson
Philip Romano
Romano
Smith Appoints Health Officer in Wheeling
City Manager Walter C. Smith announced the appointment of Dr. Harry A. Smith as city health officer to replace Dr. R. M. Pedicord who, with two other officials, was dismissed. The manager notes no relation between Smith and the Warwood doctor.
Sons of Italy Convening in Logan This August
Logan chapter president Frank Cherico said the Caio Duilio state convention will be in Logan August 20 to 22, drawing more than 600 delegates from West Virginia across sections.
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Sons of Italy
Logan
Frank Cherico
Caio Duilio
West Virginia
A Million Dollars to Relieve Piles
It is estimated that over a million dollars annually is spent on remedies for piles. Peterson's Ointment offers fast relief with soothing cooling astringent action. 35c a box, 60c in tube with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
Miner Seeks Executive Clemency for Brother’s Death Sentence
Fred Smith of Decota led a move to win clemency for his brother Charles H. Smith, sentenced to be electrocuted July 14 at the Kentucky state prison for the slaying of a fellow inmate. Phil Hill, Charleston lawyer, noted the warden questioned self defense. A petition will be sent to Gov. Chandler.
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Fred Smith
Decota
Kentucky
Phil Hill
Charleston
Smith
Charles H. Smith
Charles Smith
Gov
Chandler
Hill
Food-Poisoned Tots Return to Staten Island Schools
In New York on June 27 a mass illness from egg salad at Staten Island's 41 elementary schools left about 500 children ill with one exception. Dorothy Kress, 11, the only absentee, showed appendicitis symptoms and stayed in hospital while others returned to classes.
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New York
Staten Island
Dorothy Kress
400 Corporations Dissolved Across West Virginia
The Kanawha county circuit court ordered about 400 corporations dissolved in all counties of West Virginia. Assistant Auditor Cleveland Bailey said the auditor’s office will file liens in each county once the certified list arrives, under a new state law granting the state a prior lien on property of dissolved companies for unpaid corporate taxes.
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Kanawha County
West Virginia
Cleveland Bailey
Statesmen Invited To Reunion of Lillys
Huntington June 27 The Lillys reunion at Flat Top invites three men named as presidential candidates to attend the gathering as part of the annual family event and honors for the state’s prominent clan.
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Lillys
Huntington
Lilly reunion invites high-profile guests at Flat Top event
The Lilly reunion in Raleigh county extends invites to figures such as Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey, Senator Robert Taft, Vice President Garner, and Senator Harry F. Byrd despite a no politics rule. Over 500,000 people attend annually, migrating to the picnicked grounds atop Flat Top mountain.
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W. Y. Lilly
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Robert Taft
Ohio
Garner
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Flat Top Mountain
Raleigh
Napier Family to Hold Annual Reunion July 6
The Napier family will hold its fourth annual reunion on July 16 at Cabwaylingo State Park in Missouri branch Wayne County. A program of music speaking and entertainment has been arranged and organizers expect this to be the largest gathering yet.
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Napier
Cabwaylingo State Park
Missouri Branch
Wayne County
Glasgow opens its newest observatory in Scotland
A Glasgow site has opened a new observatory in Scotland as part of a regional push to enhance public science access. Local officials and researchers celebrated the unveiling, highlighting outreach programs and future planetarium events for residents and visitors.
Crowded Buses Crash Injures Fifteen Near Flagstaff
An eastbound bus crashed into the rear of another on a highway near Flagstaff Arizona injuring at least 15 people. The 15 occupants were taken to Flagstaff hospital. Among the seriously injured was Clayton Mize of Phoenix whose right leg was amputated below the knee.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Clayton Mize
Phoenix
Sparrows and a Mouse Escape in Heat At Home
In Columbia South Carolina on June 27 F Erlich Thompson and his wife noted heat effects as they watched a sparrow pursue a mouse. The mouse ducked into bushes and escaped, leaving the couple with a quiet moment in their yard.
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Columbia, S. C
F. Erlich Thompson
Duck Pays Off with Lost Diamond Ring Find
Elyria Ohio June 27 Mrs William Beal fed peelings to her flock when a duck revealed a missing $125 diamond ring lost six weeks earlier by appearing in the duck s gizzard Mrs Beal believes she dropped the ring into the pan of peelings feed for the flock and the duck found it.
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Elyria
William Beal
Hit One Pitch Breaks Nose in Hastings Baseball Duel
In Hastings Nebraska on June 27, pitcher Junior Gaston of a Hastings team threw a wild high pitch that struck batter Cliff Souchek on the nose, the ball glanced up and broke the nose, the incident ending the play.
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Neb
Junior Gaston
Hastings
Cliff Souchek
Apple Harvesting Starts In Martinsburg Area
Harvesting was underway today in this apple producing section with Early Transparent apples selling at about 40 cents a peck. Commercial producers expect to complete crop haul by week end and begin carload shipments. Growers say the overall crop will be light but high in quality.
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Martinsburg
Catcher Bop Thoesen Suffers Hand Injury as Game Ended
In a brief, late inning incident, catcher Bop Thoesen struck by the middle finger of his throwing hand, forcing the game to be called on the spot with Thoesen unable to continue.
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Bop Thoesen
Priscilla Ruffle Curtains Special Offer
Ivory and bilge Priscilla ruffle curtains priced at two pairs for sale. First quality stock normally selling at 2.25 per pair now offered at 1.79 each with a limited quantity available.
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Priscilla
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