State group urged $10,000 TB clinic aid from budget
Delegation from West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association pressed the State Budget Commission to approve a $10,000 annual appropriation as state aid to conduct tuberculosis clinics. Physicians would staff clinics in counties while the association would arrange and transport patients for examination.
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Charleston
W. Va
West , Virginia
Tuberculosis and Health Association
State Budget Commission
State Board of Control
Board of Control
The
Tuberculosis Association
Budget Commission
C. F. Govert
Moundsville
G. H. Barksdale
George C. Rowell
FLIER ENTERS GUILTY PLEA
First Lieutenant Lester J Maitland, famed Pacific flight pioneer, pleaded guilty to drunkenness while confined in Fort Sam Houston base hospital. He faced a general court martial for violating the 96th article of war and was reprimanded and fined $100 pay.
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San Antonio
Tex
Lester J. Maitland
California
Hawaii
Fort Sam Houston
Medical Corps
Maitland
Pacific
Albert Hogenberger
Miller's Shoe Store Silk Women's Shoes Sale
Miller's Shoe Store offers an attractive price on solid silk three pairs of women's shoes. The deal ties buyers to a choice of size and color.
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Miller's Shoe Store
Fogbound ships collide in North and Baltic seas
Chaos from dense fog closes harbors from the North Sea to the eastern Mediterranean. In Hamburg the U S liner George Washington was rammed by Danish motorship Malaya eight miles from the Elbe berth. The George Washington sustained a stern hole but remained afloat and later towed in. Malaya’s bow was crushed. crew feared soybeans would swell and burst the hull.
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London
North
Baltie Seas
English Channel
Bay of Biscay
Mediterranean
Hamburg
United States
George Washington
Elbe
Malaya
United States Shipping
Aviation School To Open at 4-H Camp January
Jackson MNI December 22 1930 the first shipment of material from government fields has arrived for the ground school at Jackson Mills. The first class begins January 2 1931. A four month course will teach West Virginians aviation theory meteorology navigation and practical shop work on engines and aircraft rebuilding. Instructor H A Diekmann a licensed transport pilot and mechanic will lead the program with no tuition, only a minimal student charge.
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Jackson Mni
Government Fields
Jackson Mills
West
H. A. Diekmann
Dallas Aviation School of Texas
Christmas Post Office Hours Notice at Grafton West Va
United States Post Office in Grafton West Virginia announces Christmas Day December 25 1930 will have no delivery no collections and all windows closed. To ensure prompt dispatch deposit mail at the post office. A Leuthardt Postmaster.
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United States Post Office
Grafton
West
A. Leuthardt
Prince Louis of Monaco Returns Amid Riots in Monte Carlo
Seven thousand people crowded the Monte Carlo station to greet Prince Louis returning from Paris. Discontent over his frequent absences sparked rioting, injuring more than a dozen and leading to nearly 50 arrests. Police cleared streets while Marquet supporters gathered near the station exit. The prince delayed his arrival by a day after mobilizing Monaco's standing army.
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Monte Carlo
Prince Louis of
Monaco
Marquet
Monach
Grafton Sewer Rats Threatened by Jake Leg Rum Dump
Grafton’s sewer rats face a Jake Leg threat after State Police dumped 80 gallons of alleged whisky into a Latrobe street manhole at noon. Troopers Debendorfer Proudfoot and others, with Prohibition Officer Duckworth, led the operation amid onlookers who groaned or giggled. Homer Strouse, 22, of Barrackville was caught nearby with 80 gallons of red whiskey in a car trunk, concealed in five gallon cans with improper plates.
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Grafton
Jake Leg
Harold K. Debendarfer
Latrobe Street
Clarence Morehead
Court House
Maryland
Harold K. Debendorfer
Lawrence Proudfoot
Gratton
D. C
Barrackaville
Webster
Clarkshoro
Rites for William Cruise Held in St Augustine
Rites for William Bernard Cruise were held at St. Augustine church at 9 this morning with Rev Father Kennedy assisting. Burial followed at Mount Calvary cemetery after public viewing at Bartlett's funeral home. Nephews listed as pallbearers included John T Dorsey Grafton and Joseph P Dorsey among others.
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William “Bernard
Cruise
St. Augustine Church
Father Kennedy
M. J. Hannon
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Bartlett
McGraw Avenue
John T. Dorsey
Grafton
W. B. Dorsey
Cumberland
Joseph , P. Dorsey
New Castle
Thomas C. Hunt
Bowlesburg
John. A. Hunt
Tunnelton
J. William Hunt
Donations for Girls Charity Club Collected by Dec 23
Gifts to aid the Girls Charity Club should be left at the Most National Bank or the Crystal Ice Company by tomorrow December 23 to ensure timely distribution. The notice urges community support and names two drop-off locations.
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National Bank
Crystal Ice Company
Three Killed in Car Crash Near Abingdon
Baltimore story reports a collision between a car and a parked furniture truck near Abingdon today killing three occupants and injuring five. The dead are Eugene Castognera 21 Beatrice Hansens 7 and Mrs Anna Wood 19. Injured include Eileen Castognera 20 Marcus Wood 21 Mary Haseni 35 John Carroll Hagan 22.
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Baltimore
Abingdon
Anna Wood
Mary Haseni
Wood
Beatrice Haseni
John Carroll Hagan
Hagan
Aberdeen
Baltimore Furniture Company
Mrs Burrell Struck by Car on West Main Street
Mrs Burrell was seriously injured Sunday afternoon while waiting for a street car on West Main near Abbott's store. She received three broken ribs and head and shoulder bruises, with a severe shock. City Hospital listed her condition as fair later that day. The driver B F Clark claimed he did not see her due to street car and car lights.
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Willy Maple
West Main Street
Abbott's
B. F. Clark
City Hospital
Nurse and Sister Burned In Car Wreck Near Morgansville
Miss Margaret Bell, a nurse at a Morgan county hospital, and her sister Frances, a West Virginia University student, were severely burned when battery acid spilled in their car after a crash near Morgansville. The vehicle skidded on ice, overturned, and trapped them. a Salem physician arrived to aid after rescuers broke the doors. Mr and Mrs Louis Bell suffered minor injuries.
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Clarksburg
Margaret Bell
Morgantown
Frances
West Virginia University
Morgansville
Here
Fee
Salem
Chance
Louis
Bell
Bebron
Hoover Signs Measure For 150 Million Farm Board Fund
President Hoover signed the bill appropriating 150 million dollars for the Farm Board as Congress completed a portion of its emergency relief program. The package adds to the revolving fund total, bringing authorized support to 4.9 billion. The administration pushes amid holiday recess while Senate debates continue on the broader economic plan.
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Hoover
Fund For Farm Board
Washington
Farm Board
Congress
National Air Races to be held in Cleveland for years
Cleveland December 22 The National Air Races will be staged in Cleveland for the next five years and possibly ten, marking a shift from annual bids to a permanent Cleveland venue. Senator Hiram Bingham and L W Greve announced the plan, noting profit history in only three prior cities.
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Cleveland
Des
Seveland
Chicago
Spokane
Hiram Bingham
National Aeronautic Association
L. W. Greve
National Air Races, Inc
Give Her Flowers For Christmas At Miller's Shoe Store
Christmas advert promotes Miller's Shoe Store with Turner’s cut flowers and potted plants. It urges shoppers to buy the best and maintain style with known quality, suggesting a modest premium over typical gifts.
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Miller's Shoe Store
Don'ts to Insure Safe and Sane Christmas
Parkersburg December 22. Louis N Pickens safety director lists Christmas Dent's to avoid for a safe holiday. Dont use fireworks, overeat, run electric toys near cords, hitch sleds to automobile, try new knife on furniture, leave toys on floor, or skate on uncertain ice. Adults: avoid cotton whiskers, unsafe toys, lit candles, and inflammable decorations.
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Parkersburg
Louis N, Pickens
Santa Claus
Christmas Programs Shine in Grafton Churches
Christmas Sunday in Grafton churches drew capacity crowds with cantatas pageants and Sunday school programs. Andrews Methodist Episcopal featured a dramatized Why the Chimes Rang under Grace Loar, with scenic effects and strong acting. The morning service offered a notable cantata and a Baptist junior department pageant. West Main Street Methodist Episcopal also hosted an overflow evening program.
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Grafton
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Grace Loar
Andrews
Baptist Sunday Schools
Baptist Ehoir
Wildermer
West Main Street
Methodiat ‘Episcopal Church
Four Narrowly Escape Death In Plane Crash
Four persons escaped serious harm when a Western Air Express tri motor crashed near the Alhambra terminal in Los Angeles. The aircraft struck a high tension wire, ignited a fire, and destroyed part of a 1,500 pound air mail load. Cox, Sherwood, and Ousterhaut leaped clear as flames engulfed the tower residence. Ousterhaut suffered a slight burn.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Express ,Inc
Salt Lake City
al Hambra
Air Line
Bart Cox
A. Ousterhaut
Wyoming
Saesenger
Cox
A. L
George Sherwood
Ousterhaut
Tower
Urban population figures from census bureau release
The census bureau announced the U S urban population at 68 956 621 and rural at 58 819 525. The 1980 urban share is 56 2 percent of 122 775 048 total. The definition expanded to include towns with 10 000+ and density 1 000 per sq mile, affecting comparability with 1920 and 1930 data. Continued on Page 4.
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U.S
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
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T. B. Clinic
T. B. Work
FLIER
Capitol
Associated Press
National Capitol
Jake
Barracksville
ST. Augustine
Kennedy
Malden
Jutus Ruffner
Thorn
Victor Records
Haymonds
Miller's
Abington
E. F. Clark
Urse
Grafton Printing Co
the Sentinel
Stahlmann
the Democrat
Glenville
Rewate
Senate
Iba
Ervorimane Seaee
White House
Ohio City
Turner
Bureau
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