Major Francis Turner Found After Auto Wreck
Weston West Virginia Major Francis W Turner of St Albans state commander of the American Legion is said to have a possible fractured skull after a car accident at Rush Run four miles south of Weston on Route 19 He also has a broken jaw and rib with chest injuries Doctors report he may need surgery if his condition allows Turner was en route to Weston to address an Armistice day banquet after speaking in Welch earlier today The car was found about 9 30 by Weston residents including Jane Brannon of the state child welfare division Turner heads the state department of public assistance and was treated at Weston City hospital where no X rays had yet been taken
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Francis W. Turner
St. Albans
American Legion
Rush Run
E. A. Trinkle
Weston City Hospital
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Trinkle
Welch
Jane Brannon
Child Welfare Division
The
State Department of Public Assistance
Mallison Quits Ogden Newspapers
Sam T. Mallison Charleston correspondent for The Daily News and political writer for the Ogden newspapers in West Virginia resigns to join L. M. Benedum of Pittsburgh as public relations adviser to Benedum corporate enterprises with headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Bank Deposits In State Drop In West Virginia
State banking commissioner George Ward reported a decline of about 1.25 million dollars in state bank deposits and resources for the period June 30 to October 15. He said banks were sound and linked the deposit drop to a national trend. Loans and discounts rose 1.81 million while government land purchases added 2.88 million. deficit partly due to a 300 thousand dollar defalcation at Farmers Trust in Charles Town.
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Associated Press
Charleston
George Ward
West Virginia
Ward
Farmers Trust Company
Charles Town
Nervous nerves ad promises relief at Watkins Drug
An old advertisement urges relief from nervousness with a six ounce bottle of Nervex priced at one dollar. The copy promises to calm nerves and even says the user could feel almost like flying when nervous. Watkins Drug Store is the contact point.
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Watkins’ Drug Store
Nervex
Parade in West Virginia Caps Armistice Day Celebrations
Former soldiers laid aside uniforms after leading Armistice day events across West Virginia. Veterans paraded to cemeteries and speaking grounds while schoolchildren observed. In Charleston ceremonies at Laidley Field Ambassador Aranha spoke as Governor Holt and Adjutant General Horner escorted him. Assistant Secretary Johnson urged disarmament for peace and defense needs.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Laidley Field
Oswaldo Aranha
Brazil
Holt
William L. Horner
J. Monroe Johnson
Martinsburg
Queen Marie Stricken Then Improves In Romania
Queen Marie of Romania fell ill with an internal hemorrhage last Sunday and gained improvement by today doctors say the illness followed a normal course and threat of complications has passed. A large crowd lined Martinsburg streets for an apple festival parade featuring 35 floats and many marching divisions including the state university band and a national guard unit. Huntington legionnaires honored Civil War veterans who fought on opposite sides and heard praise for World War efforts in an address by Judge H. Clay Worth. Dan Sowers of the national legion spoke to Parkersburg crowds after a downtown parade of civic and veterans groups. The legion’s state commander Major Francis W. Turner spoke at Welch and Kaeger as Veterans of Foreign Wars joined with the legion in dedication of a ...
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America
Martinsburg
State University
Pershing Takes Syphilis Job Chairman of National Anti Syphilis drive
General John J. Pershing, back from France, announced he would chair a national campaign against social diseases for the American Social Hygiene association. Former Interior Secretary Lyman Wilbur will lead the active work, with Pershing guiding overall strategy and suggestions. The Armistice day arrival on the liner Washington marked another year in his annual Paris and Chaumont connections, amid local veterans ceremonies and public tributes. Treating railroad ti chem icals has tripled their life.
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New York
John J. Pershing
France
National
American Social Hygiene Association
Lyman Wilbur
Pershing
Washington
Battle Monuments Commission
Black Jack” Pershing
Chaumont
Paris
Velvet for Royalty at London Event
The Duchess of Kent wore black velvet in a Moyneux gown with a cross strapped bodice and a very full crinoline skirt. Black velvet also features in one of her afternoon party outfits, combining a slim skirt with a short fitted jacket trim.
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Associated Press
London
Duchess of
Kent
Sue
Moyneux
Dr. Thomas' Asthma Remedy Ad at Watkins Drug Store
An advertisement promises relief for asthma from Dr Thomas Asthma Remedy sold at Watkins Drug Store for $1.50 with a guarantee of helping any case regardless of severity. The claim targets sufferers seeking a quick relief option.
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Watkins Drug Store
Dr. Thomas
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