Knights of Columbus Convenes in Grafton May 12
About 500 knights from 15 West Virginia councils gather in Grafton for the 28th annual convention starting May 12. Events include Mass at St. Augustine’s Church, sessions in the K of C hall, a banquet at the Moose Home, and election of officers plus the 1931 convention city on May 13.
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Knights of Columbus
West Virginia
Grafton
Order
Thomas B. Joyce
K. of C
Fain Street
Moose Home
Washington Street
St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church
M. J. Hannon
D. J. Calla
Relief Is Promised From Rain Storms
Rising temperatures and clearing skies were promised across the Pacific southwest after weekend snow and rain storms disrupted transportation and communication in southern California and Arizona. Snow fell steadily through Saturday night in the mountain districts.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Southwest
Spanish Riots Prompt Strong Police Detachments
Madrid May 5 strong police detachments guard strategic points after last night clashes between monarchists and anti monarchists. Over a dozen people were injured during disturbances sparked by a speech in support of a republic by Don Miguel De Unamuno rector of Salamanca University and former Primo De Rivera exile. Arrests were made.
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Madrid
Spain
Don Miguel de Unamuno
Slamanca University
Primo de Rivera
New Suit Filed In Clerk's Office In Charleston
A new state police post is proposed to aid in preventing crime in Charleston. The filing appears in the clerk’s office as part of the ongoing legal action.
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Charleston
Prisoner Escape Detachment Ordered for Road Camps
The escape of prisoners in road camps was ordered established at Gastaway in Braxton county by Harry L. Brooks state police superintendent. Captain Lloyd Layman was instructed to detail two men for the Parkersburg post to patrol a 38 mile stretch between Gasaway and Clay and to visit each camp every night in cooperation with camp guards.
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Gastaway
Braxton County
Harry L. Brooks
Lloyd Layman
Co. D
Parkersburg
Gasaway
Clay
Clay County
First twin cites of 1930 census reported
Washington May 5 The first twin cites of the 1930 census have been reported to the census bureau They are Hannibal Missouri and Fairmont West Virginia Each city totals 23 016 people and are many miles apart.
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U. 8
Washington
Census Bureau
Énch
Hannibal
Missouri
Fairmont
West Virginia
Engagement announced at Newburg party for Hilda Silcott and Prentice Bert
Miss Hilda Goriie Silcott and Prentice Bert were announced as engaged at a home party in Newburg. Pink and white decor plus corsages marked the event. Guests included Mes dames Strader Phares and Bias, and the honored guest Gilda Silcott. No wedding plans are definite. Silcott plans to earn a AB from Fairmont State Teachers College while Bert teaches music at the local high school.
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Newburg
Hilda Goriie Silcott
Prentice Bert
Katherine Bias
Mesdames Strader Phares
D. Fortney
Martha Lant
Katharine Bias
J. A. Stuck
FD. Silcott
Charles Phillips
Mildred Lawrence
J Sue Lange
Harriet Annon
Edith Gibson
Genevieve Pendergast
Geraldine McBride
Gilda Silcott
Silcott
Fairmont State Teachers College
Ervin
Asbury College
West Virginia University
Girl Injured to Make Talk at Red Cross Session
Washington Pennsylvania May report says Miss Constance Payne 16 of Terre Haute Ind was injured in a road accident near Washington. She will speak at the national convention of the American Red Cross in Washington D C today. Also injured were Dr A R Archer Mrs Archer Mrs Virginia Hanson and Miss Cora Luckett all of Terre Haute. Payne winner of a recent essay contest was chosen to represent 6,000,000 junior members at the Red Cross sessions.
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Washington
Constance Payne
Terre Haute
Ind
Washington, D.C
The
American Red Cross
Payne
A. R. Archer
Indiana State Normal School
Archer
Virginia Hanson
Cora Luckett
Acher
Red Cross
Alienist to Examine Walter Crabtree to Determine His Sanity
Governor Conley ordered a state alienist Dr L V Guthrie to examine Walter Crabtree a 35 year old condemned to be hanged for slaying Justice of the Peace H C Inskeep at Romney to assess his sanity The exam will occur this week and prior witnesses debated Crabtrees mental status with doctors on both sides noting contrasting opinions
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Charleston
W. Va
Conley
L. V. Guthrie
Huntington State Hospital
Walter Crabtree
Justice of the Peace
H. C
Romney
Crabtree
Baward H. White
Allegany County
Maryland
Guthrie
Cecil Denham
Westonn State Hospital
Emergency first aid on highways in medical care context
The fragment describes emergency first aid on highways limited to immediate attention to prevent death or further injury before physician arrival. It notes it is not a substitute for medical care but intended to help stabilize the sufferer until professional help is available.
Crossword Puzzle Across 1 Scent 5 Large woody plant 9 Frozen des certs
Puzzle clues mix across and down entries with scattered phrases about scent plants and descriptors. includes references to blocks like water tight enclosure and head covering among other listed hints.
Hoover addresses Red Cross delegates at national convention
President Hoover extols the American Red Cross for lifesaving work and national responsibility during disasters. He lauds its growing strength, efficiency, and spiritual dedication to aiding victims of storms floods famine and war. Gene Tunney is noted as a recalled boxing champion.
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Hoover
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Rd Cross
Nina
Red Cross Societies
pIa
Alley
Apwu Na|ional
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Harry Green
B. B. Sitter
J. Walter
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Coareres
Tosacod Co
Liccerr
Westie
Wuggett & Myers Tobacco
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
McCulty
England
Manchester
Great Britain
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Grand Lodge
France
Germany
Crete
Nmnov
Smal Monkey
Fas
Relle
Rola
Oxfords
Gene Tunney
Levinsky
West Virginia Transportation Company
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Clarksburg
Sutton
Jedwar Lee
West Vf Virginia
Terrell
Clarksburg, W. Va
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