County Camps Win Approval
Two Taylor county tourist camps were approved today by the State Health Department. Debendorfer's Cozy Rest and Valley Inn near Pruntytown meet health standards for water, sewage, cabin sanitation, and food handling. Of 139 inspected camps, 32 were approved to operate under new state health rules.
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Parking policy easing hinted by Grafton officials
The police department may rely on parking meter receipts to handle enforcement. The drive to enforce Main Street North parking has paused while the city considers a plan. No new arrest sheets appeared in court, and ragging of cars seems halted. City hall aims for a fair solution with advice from the State Road commission.
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City officials to announce parking plans after SRC talks
City Commission and Police Chief A. E. Lockard, who has attended most parking conferences, along with City Attorney H. R. Warder, traveled to Charleston this week to confer with the SRC. An important parking announcement is expected.
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Two Invited To Musicale At White House
Secretary of War Louis Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of Clarksburg hosted guests for a White House musicale. Representatives Kee and Schiffer attended due to Foreign Affairs Committee ties. Wives planned gowns for garden party and musicale with colors including Copenhagen blue violet, white chiffon, and gold rhinestones. Senator Neely and Mrs. Neely will accompany Representative and Mrs. Smith to the event.
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Fatalities From Falls and Accidents Decline in 1938
Auto traffic figures continue on page one with total fatalities. Falls caused the largest share of deaths at 26 700 with two thirds in homes. Drownings near 7 500 and fatal burns 7 400. Railroad deaths 4 879 the year's lowest on record. Air travel fatalities down 38 percent despite 17 percent more passenger miles. Farm work deaths about 4 300. No other single industry matched this level of fatal work accidents.
Dixie Theatre Trials and High School Girl Swirl in Bonneyville
The Dixie Theatre preps to present High School Girl featuring Cecelia Parker and Carlyle Moore Jr and based on a national survey. A plot follows Bonneyville hero Bob aiding Skippy and Virginia Grey to rid the town of racketeers amid romantic entanglements. The production ties to debates on sex hygiene education in schools.
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Dodge City Opens At Strand Theatre This Weekend
Errol Flynn stars in the Warner Bros. Technicolor western Dodge City opening Saturday at the Strand Theatre. The film follows a Civil War veteran turned Texas trail boss who becomes sheriff of Dodge City and cleans up the rough frontier town with a six shooter as the final arbiter.
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Ladies in Distress at Opera House a family comedy
A Republic review notes the Opera House presentation of Ladies in Distress a comedy starring Alison Skipworth and Polly Moran. The cast includes Max Terhune Bob Livingston Virginia Grey Berton Churchill Leonard Penn Eddie Acuff Horace MacMahon and more. The plot follows Mayor Skinworth as she travels to New York to find a former schoolmate now a racketeer Raillery and romance mix with farcical antics for all ages.
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Pensions Tax and Townsend Plan Dominate Political Talk
The drive for larger pensions tops political chatter as lawmakers debate raising federal support. Arkansas sees April pensions as low as 6.05 while California hits 32.46. a proposed cap would set federal aid at half the pension, up to 20 monthly. Farley notes 55 Republicans backed Townsend, claiming 24b annual cost, urging voters to weigh government spending amid national debt week. A music plus culture segment highlights performers like Lawrence Tibbett and Kate Smith, with WPA singers and folklorists contributing cultural pieces.
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Second Child Recoveries Highlight Fire Incident
Seven other members of the two families reached safety unharmed while a 12 year old Harvey boy was slightly burned. The report notes a hospital scene and emphasizes the successful evacuation with minor injuries.
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