Head of School Asked to Quit by Governor
Nashville July 2 Associated Press Superintendent G Newt Choate said Governor Mill McAlister asked for his resignation and he refused to quit. Grand jury charged brutalities at the state reform school with testimony of savage whippings as inmates prayed for help and described the institution as most inhumanely operated. Choate and the governor conferred yesterday with a statement expected today. R W Ford of Mize Mississippi received a registered package of 142625 in British bonds mailed from British Columbia, with no knowledge of anyone there.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
G. Newt Choate
Grand Jury
State Reform School
Mill McAlister
White Swallow stomach remedy praised after indigestion attack
A woman recounts relief from gas bloating heartburn and dizziness after taking White Swallow a double acting stomach alkalizer described as a scientific formula of four remedies. She now eats without fear and feels like a new person amid city residents praising the product.
White Swallow stomach remedy promises quick relief
An ad states White Swallow neutralizes acids in the stomach expelling gas and relieving bloat swelling and headaches. It claims immediate relief with no habit formation and pleasant taste. It highlights low cost per dose and urges readers to visit Watkins Drug Store for this new scientific remedy.
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Watkins Drug Store
West Virginia anglers report big catches amid drought strain
West Virginia anglers claim strong sport despite low stream flows as the conservation commission predicted good fishing. Wallace Pratt of Parkersburg caught a 10k with two fish at Hughes river, a 10 pound pike containing a six inch sunfish. R M Davis of Morgantown added a 17 inch bass on the Potomac near Peru Hardy County, weighing 3 34 pounds.
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Associated Press
State Conservation Commission
Wallace Pratt
Parkersburg
Pratt
Hughes River
R. M. Davis
Morgantown
Potomac River
Peru
Hardy County
Large Pike Catches Reported on West Fork River
Fishermen tracked crowded Tug and Guyan river banks as indicators of strong fishing, with Wilford Miles of Owings Mine landing a 34 inch pike weighing nine pounds in the West Fork river. Carl E. Murray of Welch returned home with a 15 14 inch bass weighing nearly three pounds.
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Wilford Miles
Owings Mine
West Fork
Tug
Guyan
Carl E. Murray
Welch
Taylor's Office Business Boom in Fayetteville
Fayetteville July 2 The office of County Clerk J Alfred Taylor Jr shows the busiest and most profitable operations in the courthouse. In the last two weeks the clerk's office collected at least seven thousand dollars in license fees along with routine duties.
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Fayetteville
J. Alfred Taylor Jr
Court House
Holiday accident toll forecast for Chicago area
National Safety Council statisticians expect 630 holiday related deaths over the weekend not counting fireworks. R L Forney estimates 300 highway fatalities including injures later fatal, 200 drownings, 130 falls based on prior ratios.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Safety Council
R. L. Forney
Council Statistical Staff
Lions Club members head to Providence convention
Seventeen Beckley Lions and district officials will attend the Lions International convention in Providence Rhode Island July 21 to 24. Delegates from Beckley include Everett S Sayre and Dorsey Biggs with D C Peregoy as West Virginia District Governor. Many plan a Beckley Night dinner and a vacation trip visiting Washington Philadelphia and New York City while Rhode Island marks its 300th anniversary.
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Lions Club
Providence
R. I
C. G. Peregoy
The
Lions of
West Virginia
Beckley Club
Everett S. Sayre
Dorsey Biggs
Washington
Philadelphia
New York City
Rhode Island
Roger Williams
D. O. Means
Harry R. May
Ralph Koiner
A. A. Ross
J. T. Rogers
O. F. Cook
R. S. Alba
Polly Plum Wins at Charles Town
Polly Plum, ridden by R. V. Parish, won the Greg Johnson feature at Charles Town in heavy track conditions a 52 1-5 for about four and a half furlongs. Postponement delayed the start by six minutes and fell once while competing. Veritas led early before Polly Plum surged to finish a half length ahead of Mrs. E. Ro.
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Associated Press
Charles Town
W. Va
R. V. Parish
Polly Plum
Greg Johnson
Veritas
Parrish
Mrs. E. Ro
Rainelle Mining and Lumbering Dispatches Highlight Local Activity
In Rainelle on July 2 mining lags as the Clearco mine remains closed for several days. Lumbering and milling operations stay steady. Jack Moran, 19, is named America s most representative boy by a national company.
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Clearco
Jack Moran
America
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