Beckley Playground Ends First Year With Big Turnout
Beckley’s first and only city playground closes its debut season after hosting 37 701 children since June 20. Run by Raleigh County Post 32 of the American Legion, it opened with E F Yager as head instructor and Garnet Thompson as assistant, featuring a full play area and equipment valued near 81200 with extra spending to support next summer plans.
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Beckley
Raleigh County
American Legion
E. F. Yager
Garnet Thompson
Yager
West Virginia
Page
Youths Held on Theft Charge Near Lilly Brook
Julius Eaton and Oliver Lewis, youths from Lilly brook area, are jailed on breaking, entering and theft charges. The case stems from a daytime September 4 theft at W. H. Miles residence, with $1.25 cash, shotgun shells, tobacco and other items missing totaling $2.50. They denied the charges before Justice W. H. Ford and asked for a witness-backed hearing, remanded in default of bond.
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Julius Eaton
Oliver Lewis
Lillybrook
W. H. Miles
W. H. Ford
Agee Family Attends New York Life Convention
Mr and Mrs A H Agee and children travel to Lake Champlain NY to join a convention of the quarter million a year men of New York Life Insurance where Mr Agee is listed among the earners. They plan to visit Niagara Falls and other points of interest during the trip.
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A. H. Agee
Lake Champlain
N. Y
New York Life Insurance Company
Agee
Niagara Falls
New York Life
West Virginia Fire Loss Totals in 1926
State fire loss figures for 1926 show West Virginia destroyed $15,883.30 in property daily, averaging $8659.72 per hour and $11 per minute. Nationally the year saw $1,535,750 daily loss, $1,066 per minute, with 10,000 lives lost, a 34 percent drop over three years due to prevention education.
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West Virginia
United States
West Virginia Death Rate Higher in 1926 Than 1925
Influenza measles and whooping cough pushed West Virginia mortality up in 1926 compared with 1925, with 1925 deaths at 18,148 and a rate of 1 081.1 per 100 000. In 1926 deaths fell to 17,154 at 1 047.3 per 100 000 while Maryland stood at 1 433.5. Influenza rose from 21 to 45, measles from 3 to 18, and whooping cough from 11 to 18 per 100 000. Heart disease led with 1 884 deaths, 113 per 100 000, and accidents totaled 1 781 at 107. Automobile accidents 231, with 11 railroad auto collisions excluded. Drownings 77. pneumonia 1 387. tuberculosis 1 278.
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West Virginia
Department of Commerce
Maryland
Virginia
Carmichael Sets Monday Enrollment Times for Beckley
Beckley Junior High pupils are called by HH E Carmichael to enroll at the central building on Monday September 12. Ninth graders at 9:00 A M and seventh and eighth graders at 1:00 P M. New students should bring promotion cards from last year and families are asked not to buy textbooks until enrollment and text assignment are done.
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Beckley
J. G. Umstattd
Beckleyley
Republican Party
New York ‘Times Ind
Congress
the Times
Coolidge
Des Moines Tribune-Capital
Ind
Portland Oregonian
Woodrow Wilson High opens. grade report times listed
Principal C. M. Stalnaker sets reporting hours for Woodrow Wilson High School students. Tenth years report at 8:30 a.m. Eleventh at 9:30 a.m. Twelfth at 10:30 a.m. Normal training students also at 8:30 and special students begin enrolling at 8:30.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
C. M. Stalnaker
Teachers Meet Ahead of Town District School Opening
Enrolment in Town district schools is expected to set a record Monday as classes begin. Teachers across one and two room schools meet 10 to 12 Tuesday, with district sessions 10 to 3:30 Saturday and institute-style programs planned.
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C. S. McKinney
Board of Education
Decline in Steed Tonnage Predicted Without New Orders
A decline in steed tonnage is expected unless new orders arrive soon. The note warns that delaying orders could worsen supply levels and impact operations. A sense of urgency is stressed to secure additional contracts promptly.
Sophia Woman Struck by Lightning Sunday
Sophia correspondent reports Mrs. Georgia Weaver of Sophia was knocked unconscious by a lightning strike near her home during a severe storm. She regained consciousness after 20 to 30 minutes and returned home said to be none the worse. Neighbor Ralph Martin also felt the shock and later said the bolt struck his head.
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Sophia
Georgia Weaver
Boomer Man Files Bankruptcy Over Stock Groceries
Sam Scardaci of Boomer Fayette County files bankruptcy listing liabilities at 721389 and assets mainly stock groceries valued at 496.58 in the petition filed with the court.
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Shy Sam Scardaci
Boomer
Fayette County
Court tests rates as Senator Sackett argues
Senator Fred M. Sackett of Kentucky urged in Huntington that the Interstate Commerce Commission should not regulate regional resource development. He said courts must define the commission’s rights and duties to ensure fair rates and public interests, arguing national resource development requires broader opportunity and testing the lake cargo issue in the courts.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Huntington
United States
Fred M. Sackett
Kentucky
Huntington Herald- Dispatch
Senator Sackett
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Tennessee
Asheville Times
Duluth Herald
Ind
The
Herald
Dorseys Adopt Granddaugh ter Courtney Foster
Mr and Mrs L M Dorsey adopt Courtney Foster daughter of Maud Dorsey Foster and granddaughter of the adopting couple. The child, nearly four years old, becomes Courtney Dorsey through a Circuit Court proceeding.
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Dorseys
Baby Margaret Catlett Dies In Affinity
Funeral services for Margaret Catlett, ten months old, of Affinity, will be held tomorrow afternoon at Simmons. The infant died yesterday at home due to malnutrition. She is survived by four brothers and sisters and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Catlett.
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Catlett Babe
Margaret
David Catlett
Affinity
Simmons
Reverend Chrisman to Hold Sunday Services
Rev W P Chrisman returns from vacation in Pocahontas county and will conduct services at St Stephens Episcopal Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
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W. P. Chrisman
Pocahontas County
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Death of W H Saxton in Charleston after brief illness
W H Saxton, a clerk in the office of the secretary of state, died at his Charleston home on Wednesday morning after an illness of only a couple of days. He had formerly lived in Chelyan and moved to Charleston about thirteen years ago.
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W. H. Saxton
Secretary of State
Charleston
Chelyan
Question of Tax Reduction Still Perplexing Problem
The piece surveys support and skepticism across newspapers about possible federal tax cuts before the 1928 campaign, weighing budget balance against flood and farm relief, navy spending, and debt concerns as Congress debates the next session.
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Congress
Gen
Lord
Budgess
White House
New York World
Ind
Chheck
Great Falls Tribune
Dem
Sophia Chief Locates Pistol Purse in Creek
Sophia Chief C. M. Bare found the pistol and purse from his home in the creek near his residence on Tuesday. The wallet was empty of 895 in cash, and no suspects are named beyond two detainees from McComas who were released to report to the grand jury later.
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C. M. Bare
Sophia
Mr. Bare
Dora Terry
McComas
Worley Family Reunion Held At Old Home Place
A large gathering of Worley relatives and friends met at the old home Sunday for the annual Worley family reunion hosted by Mrs. S. J. Worley. Rev. John A. Cook presided at the picnic table during a big dinner and shared reminiscences with numerous attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Farmer and children, Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Worley and many others.
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Old Home Place
S. J. Worley
John A. Cook
Kelly Farmer
Orange Snuffer
Zella
Opal
Samuel Snuffer
Calvin Sarrett
Glida Leslie
Dessie
Linda Sarrett
W. B. Claypool
John Griffin
Gaston Meador
Haven
Homer Claypool
Frank Daniel
Forest
Marie
Mes
Chas
Maduelene
Lacy Worley
Ward and Attilee
Minor Worley
Glendyn and
Dempsey
Mer
John Worley
Thomas
Vinson Souffer
Dolores
Do W. Worley
Lura Worley
Ira Davis
Maxine
Lemna Smith
Albert Davis
W. H. Meador
Lilly Twichardson
Nathan Worley
Sophia. J. Worley
Ghosts drive Kansas couple from home after eerie events
Fred Koett, 41, and his 18-year-old wife fled their Great Bend area farm after months of terrifying happenings. Koett sold his belongings at public sale and sought police protection after hired bands fired at a wraith that appeared and vanished around the property. Objects moved, a dog was stabbed, and pictures turned on walls as the couple left the "ghost farm."
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Great Bend
Kansas
Fred Koett
Koett
Younger Democrats to Hold Meeting Tonight
Members of the Haleigh Democratic Association of the Younger Generation will hold a session tonight in the offices of Ben Ashworth, attorney, in the National Exchange Bank building. E. J. McDonough, president, says the meeting will itemize future programs and the coming municipal elections. Officers include W. Griffith as vice-president and L. L. Scherer as secretary.
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Haleigh Democratic Association
Ben Ashworth
National Exchange Bank
E. J. McDonough
W. €. Griffith
L. L. Scherer
Baldwin Body Taken Back to North Carolina
The body of Carl Baldwin, 39, who died by suicide in the Raleigh County Bank building, was moved from Caffee undertakers and shipped to his North Carolina home for funeral services tomorrow. Relatives and a brother-in-law accompanied the remains to Bluefield for train transfer, with possible Masonic lodge involvement in arrangements. London denies any secret naval pact with Japan.
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Carl Baldwin
Raleigh County Bank
North Carolina
Bluefield
State Closing Arguments Today in Simmons Case
The state concludes its closing in the Simmons murder trial at Pineville as defense argues self defense for the Sizemore suspects. Officers testify of ambush while prosecutors contend conspiracy and first strike. indictments target Frank Sizemore and others. Jury may reach verdict tonight or tomorrow morning amid a crowded courtroom.
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Gus J. Simmons
Pineville
M. JF. Matheny
Charleston
W.H. Bardin
Simmons
Sizemore
Lee
Estill Sizemore
Sizemores
Frank Sizemore
Frank Shannon
Wyoming County
Matheny
John
Lee Sizemore
Bailey
Rodeo Feature Shines at Raleigh County Fair Each Night
The Raleigh County Fair presents nightly rodeo shows at 6:15 free to the public featuring the world champion woman rider and marksman, wild bucking broncos and steers. Escaped steers once killed two cows but were recaptured. Local riders aim to match top rodeo skill as crowds near 10,000 attend daily and more are expected.
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Raleigh County Fair
Raleigh County
West
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Miss Thompson
Legion Responsible
Carmichael
Skipper
Bond
W. R. Queener
Sullivan
Clarksburg
Jenkins
Simo Canterbury
Canterbury
Deputy Canterbury
Norwood
East Glarksburg
Hope
U.S. Court
Chrisman
Sophia Chief
Worley
Baldwin
Tams
London
Japan
Bardin
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