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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

5

Drivers License Revocation Hearings Ordered Across State

Three score individuals were summoned to appear before F. O. Saunders, State Supervisor of Transportation, on Monday December 3 to contest revocation of their chauffeur or drivers licenses. The list includes numerous names from Charleston, South Charleston, Clarksburg, Fairmont, and other towns, with appearances required to explain why licenses should not be revoked.

Charleston A. W. Bowen London Syetana Napentons M. Ry ‘Art Osorg Topbell Ad Carter R. , Cozart William Ewart Val Gardner FT Alstead Raymond Hammock J. P Holnick Donald Null Austin Parkerr C. D. Parsons H. A. Robson, Jr WB. Smith Dave Bootr Emmett Walker Sam Woekley South Charleston Howard Eplin Johnson Wyatt Mathews Ranawhe Chiy John Farkas Cladwell Muantington Marvin Day William Felix Clarence Hose Cherry Run Louis Gorman Farmington Bil Grindet Kenova Mr. J. Hoover Berl James Mons Theodore Barnes Osil de

Notable social events and gatherings across St Albans

A long record of visits, dinners, and entertainments highlights the social season. Locals hosted at homes on Sixth Avenue and Bee Avenue, with guests from Cincinnati Huntington and Buckley. Attendees include the Mowers, McDermits, Baines, and many others. The item also notes a church reopening and historic details about its age and features.

Dioner Cuesta Mim HM. Mower B. Mower Bee F. Edwin Mower Fort 201 Onarienton C. R. Aevnen Junior Basil Columbue Mary Baines Huntington Soisa Hvadine Kyle Luculla Mower J. B. Mower Carmella Mower G. Mower J. Ff. Mower

Church Notices Mix of Clergy and Services Across Parishes

A garbled church page lists multiple denominations including Episcopal and Lutheran services with ministers such as Rev. Walter Nile and Rev. Roob Ketbauzh. It notes sermons, confirmations, catechism, Sunday schools, and choir music across venues on varied times, reflecting a busy town church calendar.

Burglary and Vandalism Reported in Charleston

Police report multiple petty crimes including a home break in at 2315 Washing Street where two auto tires and a car part were stolen. A church automobile and a rear window theft are noted along with a segment of public notices and upcoming church services.

Fresman Johnson Sioes Pelgatlén

Virginia highway opens arid-surfaced link to Covington

A new arid-surfaced section of U S Route 60 connects Charleston to Washington via Midland Trail through Grows Virginia to Covington opening at night for several days and fully next week. The route shortens the trip to the capital by about 64 miles and links Lexington Charlottesville Lynchburg Richmond Norfolk and Roanoke.

Grows Covington State Road Commission U. &. Toute No. 60 Charleston Washington National Capital Red House Frederick New Market Lexington Charlottesville Lynchurg Richmond Norfolk Roanoke

U. S. Canada Act to Dam Flow of Contraband

An undercover probe from Washington targets bootleg routes across the border. Investigators arrest U S customs inspectors amid graft claims. Sumner C Steeper cites bribes totaling 1500 and notes 276 inspectors fired since reforms began.

U. S Canada Collector of Customs Sleeper

City Trash Wagon To Start Rounds Today

The city will begin its monthly free garbage and trash wagon service for residents beginning today. Ward 14 and surrounding wards will receive pickups on specified December dates, with schedules assigned by the city incinerator superintendent.

Joe Taylor Daifth Dew | Fourth

Carey Defended By Sea Officer in Vestris Inquiry

New York reports the inquiry into the Vestris disaster ends amid a sea captain and crew defense. Federal Attorney Chanex Tuttle says findings should go to international panels as William Carey and crew are defended against unclear cause. Wiliam H. Coombs reads the defense stating the sea’s toll is inherent and human skill has yet to master safe launching under all conditions.

New York Vestris Wiliam Carey Chanex Tuttle U. S O'Neil Fonereas Carey Wiliam H. Coombs Merter Matiner Tarigators and Gentral Insurance Company Officera Federation Vestria Coamus Lamport and Holt Line

Health Officials Return From West Virginia Public Health Meet

State health officials returning to Charleston from the Morgan Town convention report new leadership roles within the American Public Health Association. Dr. W. T. Henshaw was elected West Virginia Sinsk representative. Dr. David Littlejohn named secretary and treasurer. Immunization programs for typhoid typhus and diphtheria are emphasized along with public health exhibits from Kanawha and other counties.

West Virgina Public Health"association Morgantown State House W. T. Henshaw The Health Association West Wise Sinsk American Public Health Essociation David Littlejohn Topalth W. H. Mclain Wheeling Br. John Thames Charleston Arthur D. Knott Parkera A. J. Ollar Glenville Niles Charlotte Kunze Spencer Ftdite Frick Elizabeth Lowry Hogan Alxth Jésus Cunningham Beckley Kanawha Children's Bureau Tas American Social Hygienesseociation Crganliness Institute of New York Dorothea Campbell Bureau of Public Health Education State Health Department Henshaw Littlejohn Campbell R. Paden Division of Child Hygiene

Thanksgiving social and local events in Nitro

Nitro residents hosted a Thanksgiving gathering at the Higginbothams on Twenty-third Street with family and friends including Jackie Betty Jo and Lydia Jones. Local bowling action features Nitro and Charleston teams at 3 p.m. Saturday. Election at the Nitro Police station fills three school board seats with Democrats Putney Wines Alderson. largest vote winner serves four years.

L. L. Higginbotham Twenty-third Street Jackie Betty Jo Paul Jones W. J. Jones George Bfrankenbeck Richard Jones Lydia Jones Eunice Stephens Hla South of Leon Bord Higginbotham William Jones Davis Hagerston Nitro Bunra Hi, Putney William Wines Alderson

South Charleston Weddings and Church Notices

The South Charleston item reports the marriage of Elizabeth Cartero Miler Holling at Vanagtte ist church with Rev. Dickey officiating before 500 attendees. It also notes the quiet wedding of Ruth Riley Caden and Frank Edward Smith at the bride’s parents home, plus upcoming Easter church services and local social tidbits about residents and guests from nearby towns.

Carter-Bolling Elizabeth Cartero Miler Holling Vanagtte Dickey Ena Lottie Ball Xor Man Bolling Eis Ja Pany Ced James Bolling James Bothing Joseph Bolling

Infants and Adults Die in Local area Obituaries

Infant Alice Louise Shaffer died yesterday at her parents home on Bigley Avenue aged seven months. James Temes of Moundsville died Tuesday with funeral services planned in Harden Chapel. Joseph R. Cale died at 88 at his Valley Street home with burial in Spring Hill. Rev. J E Davie of Monticoke died at his home and funeral in Monticoke Baptist Church. Mrs A R Weaver of Gallipolis died after long illness with services scheduled at her residence and in the First Ward on December 31.

Alice Louise Shaffer Ang Ed Shafufer Bigley Avenue Poca James. Tames James Temes Moundsville Harden and Harden Hela Eva R. Tames Alten Tomes Punta Joseph R. Cole Joseph R. Cale Valley, Street W. B. Klug Spring Hill Cemetery FE. Daviey J. E. Davie Monticoke Peon Davies Monticoke Baptist Church T. L. Lewis Maisie Jenkins Charleston Misa Jenkine Thureday A. Ry Weaver A. R. Weaver Gallipolis Stravanses MM Goddard Gallipoita

Assassin Slain During Trial In Czechoslovakia

In Prague a 14 year old Albanian assassin of Bette Bey killed during a witness recital in a court. Gunfire wounded Dr Tetsura and a Rome newspaper correspondent. Jurors fled while Albanian feuds threaten regional ties and police face criticism for lax security.

Pragus Czechoslovakia Alcibiades Bebe Bette Bey Albania Nésaain Bey Ziu Viouterna Gual Bey Zena Bey Bebe Dalvechio Gtornalg Ditala Rome Tetsura Gani Bey Inter Ina Burt Prague Beke Cnechoslovakia Eleased Bey Ri Gant Bey Morridge Zogu Jane

Hupp and Chandler Cleveland Merge to form large auto group

Hupp Motor Car to acquire control of Chandler Cleveland Motors forming a new conglomerate valued near 130 million dollars based on stock market values. Merger announced by Samuel Regar and a Chandler founder. Cleveland plant investment estimated at 10 million. Plant closures include Detroit Windsor and Jackson operations. deal requires 318 thousand shares. Chandler Cleveland has paid about 15 million in dividends since 1915 with 3.7 million net income in 1925 after taxes.

Cleveland Navy Hupp Motor Car Corporation Chandler-Cleveland Motors Corporation Samuel Regar Seca Yetery iChandler Reger Hupp Detroit Fred G. Chandler Chandler-Cleveland Hoppless Jackson Michana Windsor Chandler Chandler- Cleveland Com Chander Company Ts «Ybadiaries Regar Smandler Company Cleveland Automobile Company Nut er-Cleveland Comppany

Scholarships and Loans Available for Peabody College

L. T. Tustin, West Virginia regional director, announces limited scholarships up to 200 for nine months and loans up to 300 for nine months to students aiming for Peabody College. Preference given to center or graduate students with prior Peabody work, health and academic qualifications, and those needing aid to attend, with applications directed to Tustin in Charleston.

George Body College L. T. Tustin Rural Aboole West Virginia Tustin Peabody Arue Ords Charleston

Princeton Man Loomis Dies After Long Illness at 88

Charles F. Loomis of Bhenandoah street Bluefield died Monday at age 88 after an illness of six months. He is survived by ten children including Mary Loomis in the county clerk's office. Fern Loomis Sdéanis, William, Houston and Leslie Loomis, plus Charles Touma Dana VW and Loomis Princeton. Mrs Loomis died 12 years ago. Loomis was a Mason for 36 years and a member of Beni Eden lodge Charleston. Council to Meet. The county education board will meet this afternoon in the county superintendent’s office. Members listed. Annus Banquet. The Mercer Hunting and Game Protective association to hold its annual banquet at Virginia hotel Saturday at 7:30. Reservations via Guy Ritter Secretary. Program to include music and speeches. Attends Hinton Game. list of attendees from Princeton. Mr and Mrs G L Redmond moved to Hale avenue. Miss Katheryn Bue McClaugherty and Louise Harless visiting Peterstown. Miss Francis Robertson of Forest mered Thanksgiving

Charles F. Loomis Bhenandoah Street Bluefield Mary Loomis Fern Loomis Sdéanis William Houston Leslie Loomis Charles Touma Dana Loomis Princeton Masonie Lodge Beni Eeden Lodge Charleston Mercer Hunting and Game Protective Association Tts Virginia Hotel Guy Ritter We Reynalda GL. Redmond Eve Bee Atréet Hale Avenue B. B. BcNeer Alderson Katheryn Bue

Six Men Are Missing In McDowell County Rescue Underway

The United States department reports six men are missing after an explosion near Spice Creek in McDowell County Virginia. Rescue operations are organized by the States bureau of mines with personnel traveling from Coalwood West Virginia to reach the wreck site.

McDowell United States Department of Janey Lee, Welch Thomas Steel Broomwell L. E. Quennop Reystons Butler Pittseurch hema-Pocahontas Ming Spice Creek McDowell County Virginia Transpore Bris States Bureau of Mines Resus Coalwood W. Va McCas Malnes

Open Lamp Blamed For Himlerville Blast

Williamson Nov 30 Investigation chief John F of Kentucky mines stated in Himlerville Ky that an open lamp caused the Tuesday mine blast killing three men. Bodies recovered after a search named Richard Williams C H Bolden and C D Glo as victims.

Williamson John F Kentucky Department Himerville Himler Coal Company Ming Incr Panti Mina Bratticos Richard Williams Ueington Glegora Company C. H. Boldenmiltes Histon C. D. Glo Panys Kentucky

Recluse's Life and Witchcraft Mystery Stirs Community

An apparition of witchcraft rumors surrounds the 1920s case of Rehmeyer’s death as locals recount the Alton recluse and a hair lock linked to occult rites. The incident spurred conflict and custody demands, while regional residents like the Pickers, Fralick, and Williams family gather with kin across Virginia and West Virginia during Thanksgiving.

Rohmeyer Dewe Jim

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