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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1936
Page
10
The Absecon lighthouse once 1,300 feet from the seafront now sits 1,500 feet inland as Atlantic City expands along Pacific Avenue. The Treasury plans to invite bids on December 15 with officials noting the site could suit a nightclub venture.
The White City Council No 1 of the Daughters of the Order of United American Men sponsors a bingo party at 8 PM Thursday at the O. U. A. 31 hall on Virginia Street.
Beckley sees the death of Amanda Fink 77 a Raleigh County registor’s daughter with 19 grandchildren. Shinnston notes Allen J Marbet 71 dies after a yenry Hines. Clarksburg reports Rev E R Nicholson 92 funeral held for retired minister. Logan and Mannington report resignations and injuries in local events.
The Charleston social security board began distributing posters titled three steps security in your old age. Employers were asked to display the posters conspicuously and expedite return of employee registration cards to William J. Cross, director, Morris Building. The effort is supported by the chamber of commerce and the national youth administration.
A promotional note on Johns Son John by Janas Paul Kirby from Meader Publishing highlights action mystery and adventure. The review traces two young prospectors on a river trail with dramatic scenes and distant locales, noting the author’s wide experience and storytelling flair.
Judge H Clay Worth granted a temporary injunction restraining installation of parking meters in the downtown Huntington area. The order was sought by A B Hyman and Waller FH Lewis who argued the meters would impose a charge of $4 per hour and affect local commerce.
Chief J Louis McLane called on parents to donate broken toys for repair by city firemen and distribution to needy children this Christmas. Toys may be picked up by Valley Bell dairy trucks or dropped at the fire station for repair and distribution.
Fragmentary report notes Thrity secured meters as a revenue source after other avenues failed. It mentions responding to British demand and New Zealand development of cigarette hacons, with unclear context and attribution.
An ad describes Bit-I-cide as a liquid that penetrates under the outer skin to kill scabies mites. It promises effects within thirty minutes, destroying parasites in contact and offering immediate relief, with sales through druggists or direct for 60 cents to 1 dollar.
Twelve women and forty four men stretched across the icy pavement in front of the Berkshire Knitting mills main entrance to block workers from entering a strike affected plant. They were arrested and fined or jailed under an ordinance against sidewalk obstruction. Non striking employees entered the mill via five other entrances.
Bisley school plans visiting day tomorrow with students and staff expected to participate. Ambiguities in the source mention Romania arranging pine oxide monoput, a fragmentary detail not clearly connected to the event.
A Thanksgiving dinner was provided by employees of the WPA sewing project at Cedar Grove on Friday in the sewing room. Supervisor Miss Ruth Marvin hosted, with assistants Miss Ida Morris and Mrs. Rose Stewart. Attendees included Belle Peters, Della Edens, Susan Hanna, Sylvester Fumber, Gertrude Deeds, Cittle Patton, Eller Butterworth, Betty Young, Lucy Guy, Virginia Hanna, Opal Stanley, Sara Hudnall, Clara Shafer, Muriel Settle, Blanche Akers, Ida Morris, Johanna Allison, Eva Shafer, and Ruth Martin.
Hufford and the Charleston high school football team will be honored at a Kiwanis luncheon at noon today in the Daniel Baune Hotel. District officials and team members are invited as guests to note their achievements.
Readable text indicates a local item involving individuals Tuesday Half Silew and Matt Tubner connected to a joint street project. The fragment suggests a cooperative effort between the two persons on a street-related matter in a short local item.
Huntington officials reported a wage rise by the West Virginia Ball company. The minimum wage will increase to 52 cents an hour on December 7, with an additional five cent raise to follow within two months. Vice President H A Zeller stated the adjustments affect all workers.
The T E L class of Spring Hill First Baptist plans a Friday night gathering at 7 30 o'clock at Mrs Ray Pack's residence. The event aims to discuss church activities and fellowship.
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