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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1937

Page

14

Insulin Treatment Hailed For Dementia Praecox Cure

Dr Strickler at St Albans Radford Va reports insulin shock therapy aiding dementia praecox. He details two patient cases a woman whose delusions faded and a violent man who calmed after treatment. He cites other cases with mixed results noting no fatalities in 30 Radford trials and warns experience is still limited.

St. Albans Hospital Radford Frank Strickler Dr. Strickler Virginia Dementia Praecox Patien Strickler Raleigh County Medical Society St. Albans New York Bellevue Hospital Medical Society Beckley Hotel L. G. Houser Beckley

First Protestant Missionary Arrives in China in 1807

The initial Protestant missionary reach to China occurred in 1807 marking the opening of sustained Western Christian mission work in the region. The arrival signaled the start of organized religious outreach that would influence later cultural exchanges and missionary efforts.

China

South Paris youth signs new confession in double slaying

Paul Dwyer, 18, of South Paris Maine is shown with Attorney General Burkett signing a fresh confession to the murder of Dr. James Littlefield and his wife. Dwyer, captured near Newark, NJ, says robbery was the motive. bodies found in his car.

Paul Dwyer South Paris James Littlefield Burkett Dwyer Newark N. J

Caraway Girl Mary Bess Wed Johnny Wilburn in 1937

Alderson announces the marriage of Miss Mary Bess Caraway to Mr Johnny Wilburn. The ceremony occurred Sunday October 10 1937 in Cumberland Maryland. Mrs Wilburn is a graduate of Alderson Junior College and Concord State College and has taught at Renick High School. Mr Wilburn is son of Co C Wilburn of Anjean and a Lewisburg High School graduate who works for Leckie Coal at Anjean.

A. J. Caraway Alderson Mary Bess Caraway Johnny Wilburn Cumberland

Burdette-Rodgers Nuptials in Pearlsburg Va

Mr and Mrs J L Burdette announce the marriage of their youngest daughter Corneiia Burdette to Walter B Rodgers. The ceremony was held Friday October 15 in Pearlsburg Virginia with Rev J E Guthriel officiating. Rodgers is the only son of Mr and Mrs W B Rodgers.

J. L. Burdette Wolf Creek Corneiia Burdette Walter B. Rodgers Pearlsburg J. E. Guthriel Mr. Rodgers W. B. Rodg

Alderson family to welcome new home arrival

The fragment notes that the Aldersons will make their home with his parents, indicating a family relocation or extended stay and signaling a forthcoming family moment.

Alderson

Lorimer Better After Pneumonia Crisis

George Horace Lorimer retired editor of The Saturday Evening Post, has passed the crisis of pneumonia. His condition was critical Saturday but has improved slightly and he is holding his own. A second note mentions ancient Chinese sculptural works first made in the Ch'in dynasty 221 206 B C.

Associated Press Philadelphia George Horace Lorimer Saturday Evening Post China

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