West Virginia Crippled Children and Adults Aid 1952 totals
The West Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults served 3,373 handicapped people in 1952. 2,882 were children and 491 adults. Centers operated in six areas with plans to open more. Programs covered therapy, education, evaluation, and home care. Easter Seals raised $114,647.63 in 1956. 1957 funding needed to expand services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Society For Crippled Children
C. W. Hawes
C.B. Mason
Taylor Society
West Virginia
Frith School
Charleston
Huntington
Sixth Avenue
Parkersburg
St. Mary’s Street
Clarksburg
Liberty Avenue
Elkins
Wheeling
Davis & Elkins College
Randolph County Society
Hancock County Society
Tucker
Mercer
Ohio
Logan
Wetzel
West Virginia Society
Slain Greyhound Driver and Girl Killed in Cleveland Bus Shooting
Greyhound driver Leo Almerico, 49, of Cleveland, was shot and killed after ordering a man off a Pittsburgh to Chicago bus at a Cleveland depot. An 18-year-old passenger, Georgeann Karzke, also died. Five others wounded. The gunman was killed by police shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Almerico
Cleveland
Georgeann Karzke
In Memoriam Harold P. Clovis Killed in South Pacific
In memory of our beloved son Harold P. Clovis who was killed in the South Pacific eleven years ago on December 28. Darling Harold, he has left us forever more. Sadly missed by Father, Mother, Brother and Sister with hope to meet again on the bright and happy shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Clovis
South Pacific
Darling Harold
New Fire Truck Fund Grows as Donations Reach Thousands
Fire Chief John Proctor announced the fire truck fund nears $7,925 paid toward an $18,000 purchase. City residents donated $3,200 with $640 from county areas, plus $2,000 from the department treasury and $1,850 offset by Humius Mow. County donors include Webster Pioneer 4-H Club and others. Meadowlarks misidentified as game birds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Proctor
Hive
Wi Department
Treasury
Humius
Ben Blackman
W.T. Courtney
Ernestine Lewis
D. R. Ridenour
Mr. McCartney
Marty Thompson
Webster Pioneer
Grafton Police Receive Warmer Snappy Reefers for Winter
Grafton’s eight officer force will be warmer and look sharper in new storm coats or reefers bought through a local merchant. The older reefers were worn and were replaced. their fate for reuse remains undetermined according to Acting City Police Chief Clyde DeBarr. A separate item reports James McNamara suing for $50,000 after beer pressure in a tavern allegedly drenched him, causing a fall and broken ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Clyde DeBarr
Pollice
DeBarr
Beer Hazard
New Haven
Conn
James McNamara
Card of Thanks for Stark Digman Death
The Digman family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of husband and father Stark Digman. Gratitude extends to Bartlett Funeral Home and Rev Clyde Bush for comfort. Signed by Alice Digman and Ana Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Digman
Bartlett Funeral Home
Mr. Bartlett
Clyde Bush
Alice Digman
Ana Sons
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Crippled Children Society
Adults
On Society
Memoriam
Ear Noah
Frank Geisinger
West Catasauqua
Bear Koay
Almaloes
Evans
Simmons
W. Main Street
J. Lee Evans
Evans Has
Penney's
Penney’s
Charles Tate
S7at Malone
Malone’s
Lady Esther
Tassy
Woodbury
Castile
Rexall
America
Kantleek
Parke-Davis & Co
Cerrase
Iption Departimen
Rexel
Bor
Rexall Mi
Boz
Alka-Seltzer
Gillette
Gra
Agriculty
Seaton
Augusta Eisenhower
Manin Lely
Sault St
Calif
Phtlad
Swern
Pittsbu
LE Havr
Atlar
Jakarts
Columb
Canton
Kagey
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