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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1969
Page
10
Sophronia, famed for poker skill and outspoken stance in Osage, cites a recent acquittal after stabbing Howard Washington. She recalls past disputes, family ties, and a plan to quit card play though admits she may still gamble with her husband.
Doctors from Charleston critique welfare classifications of disabled miners as lazy while urging careful consideration of coal dust disease laws. West Virginia Black Lung Association explains aims as attendees pledge support, including a $1,000 offer from a miner. Monongalia County official Joseph Kun discusses turnout. No legislators attend despite invitations.
Leon Ashley Margie Singleton Speck Rhodes Wagon Mateers and over 16 stars perform in a touring show with tickets available at Devincents Music Store Downtown Morgantown Linn's Music Grafton and Fairmont Theatre in Fairmont for multiple bold acts.
Charleston report says Dr. Richard W. Blide of the University of Maryland disputed Dr. Donald L. Rasmussen of Beckley over a coal workers pneumoconiosis disability claim. Blide testified six hours finding 20 percent disability mainly from chronic bronchitis, contradicting Rasmussen's 80 percent disability and alleging no pulmonary vascular disease. Women buy 80 percent of clothing used by men and boys.
Employers must report social security and withheld income taxes for the December 31 quarter by January 31. If using Form 941, mail the return or deposit over 100 dollars via approved banks. The same deadline applies to Federal Unemployment Tax via Form 940. requests for Publication 15 details may be sent to the Parkersburg IRS district office.
Dr. Oscar E. Schubert of the Agricultural Experiment Station earned one of the two best papers at the Northeastern Weed Control Conference in New York City. The award included a certificate and cash prize amid about 80 technical papers presented at the meeting. Softwoods are used for interior parts of furniture to cut costs.
The Sarver Community Association held its monthly meeting at the Community Building with Mrs. Carol Miner presiding. They discussed a community clean-up and removal of junk cars, and a rummage sale planned for February 7 and 8 from 1 to 6 pm to fund furnishing the building.
Sgt John H McClead is assigned to Phu Cat Air Force Base Vietnam for a one year tour with the 37th Transportation Squadron. He previously served at Eglin AFB Florida and is the son of Mr and Mrs Howard McClead of Rt 7. A 1965 Morgantown High School graduate.
For the week ending January 24 the local Employment Service Office lists numerous job applicants including a biologist, a technical worker, a vocational training instructor, a programmer, an economist, a forester aide, a forester, and an executive secretary seeking positions.
Eiley Jenkins has been appointed an instructor in wood science at West Virginia University. He earned a forest management degree and worked 11 years for Consolidation Coal before entering graduate studies in 1967. He became a graduate research assistant on July 1 1968 while pursuing a master of science in forestry.
University Hospital marks a nine year milestone with its 100000th admission. Mrs Leonard Jarvis of Nicholas County is the honored patient. Since Aug 10 1960 one in 25 residents have been treated here and 85 percent of admissions are state residents.
Dr. Roland Schmidt announces H. Kenneth Lindamood as campaign chairman for the 1969 Heart Fund drive in Monongalia County. The goal is 8000 dollars with Feb month long fundraising and a seven day heart Sunday outreach starting Feb 16. Lindamood, Prudential agent born in Parkersburg, is married to Frances Pratt and has two sons Gary and Alan.
Dr Joyce LoBello of Alderson Broaddus College Philippi spends this semester as a visiting professor in West Virginia University Psychology Department teaching an introduction to personality course and leading a seminar on the psycho physiological basis of anxiety. She is an Ohio State University graduate and was named president elect of the West Virginia Psychological Association.
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