Reading Emphasized by Teachers in Beaverdale School
In Raleigh county Beaverdale school under Principal Ulysses Sherman Akers insists on strong reading skills from fourth grade up. Lip reading is discouraged, teachers monitor drills, and attendance averages near 400 with three of five rooms at perfect records. The nine room building houses over 500 six year olds in first grade, while eighth grade classes shrink to 29. Resource limits include worn books and crowded auditoria, though playgrounds and a two acre site are praised. The 1928 district honors in scholastic and athletic events stand as a memory for Beaver.
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Governor Hoff man blocks Parker sleuths extradition
Governor Harold Hoff man refused extradition of Detective Ellis H. Parker and his son Ellis Jr to Kings County New York to face indictments in the Paul H. Wendel kidnapping case. Indictments by a federal grand jury in Newark and related investigations followed Wendel's charges of kidnapping and torture leading to a false confession regarding the Lindbergh baby. The Parkers were indicted in Newark, arrested at Mount Holly, and released on $35,000 bail.
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Born to Woodles Welcomes Eight-Pound Son
Oak Hill Mrs Bob Woods announce birth of eight pound son on October 18. Woods a former mayor says the boy will be called your Honor. Myrna Loy knits quilts and sweaters for friends for Christmas gifts, already in progress.
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Italy Germany To Get Together For Six Point Accord
Rome reports reliable sources said a Berlin protocol will outline a six point Italo German accord. Topics include the Locarno pact Alliance with the League of Nations Danubian Central Europe economic ties a campaign against Bolshevism and non recognition of a radical Spanish government if Madrid falls. A formal treaty is not stated and mutual guarantees among four powers may be sought. Count Galeazzo Ciano may back recognizing a fascist Spain once Madrid falls.
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