02 May 1929
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
1
The Middlesboro Daily News lists subscription and carrier rates and notes United Press Service affiliation. It details annual mail rates and office addresses, with standard line about republication rights and exclusive news dispatch rights.
A colonial era lament discusses the State Textbook Commission and Governor’s role. It defends critics as biased, asserts that rural and urban students require different resources, and argues that private sources fund textbooks. The piece accuses opponents of deception and defends the city child’s access to education.
A ruined telegraph report and scattered notes describe a storm striking a Texas town. Wrecked winds tore through streets, smashing a railway area and hindering telegraph lines. Rescue efforts by volunteers and local workers followed as the scene flooded.
Local election notices list candidates for county offices including sheriff and county clerk positions. Names appear with unclear spellings and misspellings, indicating candidates such as Bingham Maldivsbard and Rive Wydamsen for county clerk and Wufus Wilson for county judge, with Roscow Turner and Mabileshara listed for court positions in Kentucky.
A health board warns of rising unvaccinated students amid fears of a meningitis like outbreak. Officials report several cases near Rose Hill and say lack of immunization could worsen the public health risk. The county health department urges action and outlines protective steps while schools evaluate policy.
Alt SF residents host a birthday gathering with many guests listed. The evening features refreshments, games, and a talk by Dr Herei t. Koop, president of Vinendy Mentorid University, who is slated to address the Hose High School graduating class.
Rose Hill emphasizes progress through a larger library with many goal books aiding eager readers. The school adds scales for health monitoring and a hot lunch room to support balanced meals, funded by patrons led by Mrs. Eddiers. Community backing is urged to sustain development.
The Depot Street Bridge near Rose Hill was repaired by Director Kesterson after heavy rains caused water to surge and flood the area. Workers cleared the culverts, reinforced approaches, and restored access from the main avenue to the county road, ensuring safety for nearby school traffic and daily commuters.
Auction sale details for the Ewing Farm appear in fragmentary OCR, with unclear buyer and lot descriptions. The readable words reference farm cultivation and offerings, but precise names, dates, and terms are not discernible.
A society page item lists local residents and activities. Mentions include Mb Autrey, Mrs, Mr Cavin, and several households attending gatherings in holiday season. Names appear with addresses and associations, reflecting social connections and community life.
Local recap notes Jonesville and Wy basket teams meeting for Rose Bowl play and a base ball split. The game pace quick, with leaders from both sides and key plays shaping the outcome. Weathered by rain and time, the contest highlighted early season form and upcoming series.
The fragmentary item lists individuals returning from a business trip to Washington and other places. It mentions M S Bales and Moe Smith Swales Harkey among names and hints at weekend plans and travel, with unclear dates and locations.
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