Kanawha Man Chosen by Gore for Negro Post
Samuel S. Gordon, decorated with the Croix de Guerre for conspicuous service with the Bath French Division under General Mangin, was named superintendent of the colored tuberculosis school at Letin Mason County. Born April 2 1880 at Fraziers Bottom Putnam county he moved to Kanawha County as a youth. A public school and West Virginia Collegiate Institute graduate he taught over ten years in West Virginia and previously served in the National Guard and French Army. He returned to Carter Woodson School at St Albans as principal before his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Gordon
Bath ‘Prench
Mangin
Gore
Letin
Mason County
Virginia
Gordon
Fraziers Bottom
Putnan
Kanawha County
St. Albans
West Virginia Collegiate Institute
National Guard
Bois du Mornier
Carter Woodson School
West Virginia
Hol Jay
Trade Board Meetings Set for Tomorrow in Barboursville
Two chamber of commerce meetings are planned with the general educational committee meeting at 12 30 p m to discuss the college endowment drive and the Business Men's club managing committee meeting at 8 p m to map future support. Dr B S Polittt of Morris Harvey college will attend and plans for a 300000 endowment fund to move the Barboursville institution to the city are anticipated. The sessions aim to bolster club service and ongoing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men's Club
B.S Polittt
Morris ‘Harvey College
Barboursville Institution of Learning
Vwitton
Wmiong
Final Chance to Join Bible Class
Florence Kanawha superintendent of schools announced a final opportunity to join Bible Brady classes conducted by J. B. Barton next Monday night. Classes, offered through the county school board and arranged by Miss Kuhn, grant credit at New River State College Montgomery. They meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the 2W C A building on Quarrier Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ubn
Kanawha
Plinty
J. B. Barton
County School Board
Misa Kuhn
New River Atate
Ponca City Achieves Self-Supporting City Finance
The city of Ponca City Oklahoma stands largely self-supporting due to its municipal light and water departments, with profits covering most city government costs. The police and utilities show strong savings and steady revenue despite bond obligations, under Mayor Orville P. Collanen’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
Tonga City
Okla
Florida
Ponca City
Muniicipal Light and Power Department
Muniipal
Charter Farm of Government
Orville P. Collanen
Fregger
Gore Allies See Ogden Backing Senator Bid in 1928
The Wheeling Register reports Ogden's backing for Howard Gore in a possible 1928 United States Senate bid. It cites Ogden's past campaigns and current public activity as evidence he aims to influence party moves, with Gore’s camp facing sustained Ogden messaging and opposition from Ogden supporters.
Senators Triumph in Tense World Series Game Seven
The Senators edged the Pirates in a crucible game seven as Ferguson and Kremer sparked a late rally. Washington’s defensive shift and McNeely’s center-field move, backed by Johnson and Coveleski on mound, secured a pivotal victory with Bluege out and Myrpar filling in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Wits
Wies
Bucky Marki
Aix Serend Etrolen
McKechnie
Fred Clarke
Harris
Lighgid
Ferguson
Kremer
Gostin
Audie
Tina
Joe Jude
Sanviice
McNeely
Liebeld
Joe Hay
Stan Harris
Wrahington
Prarshal
Rice
Jie Martis
Senators
Caten
Smith
Ami
Oatcher
Inana
Traynor
Lowe
Walter Johmdon
Stanley Covelesiie
Washington
Johnson
Coyeleskin
Menten
Osete Bluege
jPlay
Teratie Hluege
Kackinpaugh
War Wright
Cuyler
Barnhads
Sam Rice
Wingle
Joe Judge
Dountla
Ferg Tikht
Carey
Piraten
Peck
Stott
Wile
Pirates Rally Hits Infield Chaos At The Plate
In a wild box score filled with errors and misplays, Pirates and Giants players flubbed calls from the start as Goslin and Judge tangled over a strike. A belated protest, umpire reversals, and multiple baserunning miscues framed a chaotic exhibition with late rallyes and a Goose Gosselin two base effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Gaslin
Aarl Smithet
Goty
Pirates
Goslin
Cemetery Records Warn of Deteriorating Grave Registry
A continuation on the cemetery issue discusses antiquated ledgers and fragmented records for graves, highlighting the need for a comprehensive register while noting separate books for black and white burials. The piece mentions a mother seeking access to her daughter's burial details and the risk of lost graves without proper records.
Business Men Continued Trade Expansion Across New England
A fragmented text notes merchants seeking southward seed and products in exchange for cotton and coal from this region. It lists inviting officials and several regional chambers of commerce including Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, plus city and port authorities and maritime associations. The passage records a formal gathering involving state and local trade bodies across New England.
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Brent Field
Henea
Tri
Rhode Thand
Connecticut
Manaschugutts
New Wampenire
Maine
Gesociation
Rhode Inland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
State Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetth
Connacticut
Chamber of Commerce
Hridgeport
New Haven
Hartford
New London
Newport
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Portamouth
Portland
Port of
Freezing Crowd At Katawha County Court House
Report from Katawha County Court House describes a freezing day as the heating plant is dismantled for a new wing at Landing. Officials and stenographers shiver while county business stalls. some expect warmth soon, others fear delays lasting days or weeks. Construction funds were to come from the current fiscal year, but no one could explain the hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katawha
Edea
Tae of Justice
County Ogy
America
Europa
England
France
Eame
Iris
Probate of Will of George F. ZazerFiled Saturday
Court records show the will of George F. Zazer entered for probate naming his wife tenure A Zazer and bequeathing property to her. Proceedings occurred Saturday with Roshe Turner presiding. divorce action noted but not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Zazer
Ingram May Die Protests Rail Crossing Safeguards
Council members and residents urged railroads to provide 24 hour watchmen at crossings or erect gates to protect citizens amid protests in the capital city. The scene included Flowers and several others pressing for action as part of a broader public safety demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flowers
Milton High seeks answers after teen football injury
In Milton West Virginia, 17 year old Auldan Stewart, Milton high school quarterback, died after a fractured skull suffered when he was crushed against a goal post during a game with Prastorvlife Ohio yesterday afternoon. The tragedy marks football's first victim of the season in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Wy Va
Get
Auldan Stewart
Milton High School
Stewart
Prastorvlife
Ohio
Noted attorney Ty Kerns to speak at Armory
Distinguished attorney Ty Kerns of Des Moines Iowa will lecture Friday October 23 at the Armory under the auspices of the Bind wn Woodmen of America. He has chaired campaigns in Des Arc and served on Drake University’s board of trustees. He led War Camp Community Service efforts for Des Moines and aided 0,900 soldiers’ welfare.
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Armory
Ty Kerns
Dew Mealnes
Iowa
Bind|wn Woodmen of America
Kornshne
Des Arcines
Drake University
Des Moines
Central
Samp Dodge
Tary Club
United States
Woodmen of America Director Elected in Buffato Speech
The Society of the Modern Woodmen of America named head banker g¢rom as a board director in Buffato in 1911 after long service. Kenne arrived with Jecwre arg, drawing interest from local readers. His lecture titled Buthds ers of a Nation covers West Virginia’s role in national development.
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Society of the
Woodmen" of
America
G¢Rom
Buffato
Wna
Kenne
Jecwre
Virginie
Obituary notices from multiple local figures in spring fork area
Obituary items report Bobby Herriet infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Herriet of Jersey EDoRe Pa who died Friday at home. Mrs Williean Harcett of Spring Fork will hold a service at Mrs Gnegett s home. Mrs Herrlet daughter of Mr J W Palmer of Spring Fork. George William Wright reported dead October 3 in Providence an only brother of Mrs J G Houston and Dilng Finny RB Wright of Providence. Funeral services for J T Hardie set for First Baptist Church South Charleston Sunday at 19 00 preached by Rev Ernest Thompson assisted by Rev Robert Ryburn body to Birmingham for interment.
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Yunerat
Bobby Herret
Robert Herriet
Jersey
Edore
Williean Flarcett
Spring Fork
Gnegett
Herrlet
W. Palmer
George William Wrighe
George William. Wrlehe
Providence
Wright
J. G. Houston
Dilng Finny RB. Wright
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Alved
Provincetown
Red Wing
Tampa
Cash's Ledge
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Fonen City
Mayer
Collahun
Clyde H. East
Ogden
U. S
Wheeling Register
Wheeling
Charleston
H.C. Ogden
Howard M. Gare
Geden
Samuel Mallison
Oxden
Wilson C. Heffner
Upshur County
Sutherland
Mallinson
Oyden
Atute
Oeden
Gere
Ituaaine
Stott Ac
Fevlinng
Way Ugien
Qeden
Wolf
Campulinn
Aly
Weden
Oxden Ang
Woods
Ais Destry
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Efert
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Ohio County
Parker
Cireuit Court
Fourth District
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Judes Woody
Wilson Dhose
Voxer
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Nemoad
Supreme Court
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Palmer
West Vieginia
Marberry
Stay Nreimer
Alan
Melieehanis Hsrrie
Fergnonom
3Io- Neely
Uel
Me- Neely
Rive
Dave
Ted
Meiterhofe
Harrin
Macherer
Stay Harris
Goose Gossan
Uucflviders
Renews
Lioxlin
Pirtes
Sul Wees
Joe Harris
Bice
McNechy Venier
Earl Smith
Howe
Googe Gould
Alstuucth
Giants
Althors
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Eas
Chrey
Hawk
Tly
Gualla
Moore
Tess Chat
Philadelphia
J. Otis Summers
Elty Dark
Council
Mr. Summers
J. B. Lahan
Ctty Health Oficer
Témaine
Court House
Mafliswa Turner
Roshe Turner
Alvorce
Ingram
Rayt Wolf Course
Cardiff
Walesa
W. A. Ryans
Woodmen
Columbia
Liberty
Lexington Automobile
Continental Motor Parts
Continental
Timken
Spicer Universal Parts
Durston
Borg & Beck
Dayton Tires
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