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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

5

Ship strike talks lag as union leaders plan meetings

In San Francisco and Los Angeles port areas strike leaders shift to public speaking while negotiations stall. Coast district ILU and Sailors union chiefs book Seattle travel to address 37,000 workers who walked out October 29, amid past clashes and fears of broader demonstrations.

San Francisco Navy Hawaii Los Angeles Harbor Qalon Whi Goto Seattle Bridges Coast District International Long Fovemen’s Association Harry Lundeberg Sailors Union Seattle

Obituary notices re several local deaths and services

Funeral services are set this afternoon for Wilbur Fleck 20 at the Holiness church Owens with burial at Legg cemetery. Other obituaries note Mrs William R Laird and Francis A Casto with private or church services and graves at Lexington and Childress cemeteries. James Kenneth Lee 45 former stage actor funeral at Barlow chapel. French Payne 52 of Jacob street to be honored at Harden chapel.

William R. Laird William BR. Laird Montgomery Lexington James Kennett Lee C. F. West Pat Withrow James Kenneth Lee Barlow Chapel Buriat Sunset Memorial Park Saragots Fla Frances Bridewell Lee Charleston

Creed announces birth of son at Mountain State hospital

Mr and Mrs Harry Creed of Elk Two Mile report the birth of a son on Friday November 27 at Mountain State hospital and Mr and Mrs C B Withlin of Lock Six Road are the parents of a son born November 23 at Charleston General hospital.

Harry Creed Elk-Two-Mile Mountain State Hospital C. 8 Withlin Lock Six Road Charleston General Hospital

Fernbank Parents and Teachers Meet Tomorrow at School

The Fernbank parents and teachers association will gather at 3 10 tomorrow afternoon at the school. Forty seven buses will transport tourist sightseers in Los Angeles with rides of 34 to 68 passengers. Yellywood tops the list of attractions.

Fernbank Parents and Teachers Association Los Angeles Yellywood

Radio Highlights on KBCAVWEAF Network

A chaotic OCR of radio listings shows a dense schedule of programs, orchestras, talk segments, news and interludes across multiple stations. Names such as Armstrong, Wayne King, Fred Aviaire, Clem McCarthy, Irene Deatry and many ensembles appear amid times and frequencies, with references to CBS WANC and WCAU networks and a parade of music hours, news briefs, and variety acts.

Red Jark Armstrong Basic Eaat Chicago West Newe J Crawford Organeasi Tom Press-Radio News Mario Coral Bone Sas—Dilly de Retty Orphan Midwest Doro'hy Driseen Bonge Andy—eart Fred Wussntth Leo Melaman Wayne King Bidrsalt Fred Aviaire Jimmy Fidd Willderness Bougs Patt’ Caapin B.s Youett Flanc Dixie Biars—sest Detroit Renfrew the Mounted Baait Futte Xrit Tlo Irene Deatry WADC WCAU Dolin Kerr Toeke Carter Wadia Caraan Velvet Dasic Pony Follirs Hat Kring & Grehestra Croree Olsen Jack Denny & Orchestra M. Ballalay Nyc WIZ Netpark petbecThe Dol Olman AMS Don Lang Fiana Fladia News Tidwest Trpeat Cale Fare Lowell Thomas Tony Russell Sones fyo—Lamac Abner Ewat Joey] Nath Salas—wrat Della Chiesm Money Upo—Music Tram Ude Thaneh, $:30—Ed Gursy Welcome Valley, Bono—Is Hermie Ana Lede Behenectady Rome Engin Haom Bandon Manor Yhing Samre Shae Menzat Montreal Melady Vecallvia CRCX CINO CIAX

Funeral services and survivors for Julia Carnifax

The funeral for Julia Carnifax, who died Friday, was held yesterday in Fenwick with Rev. Joseph E. Brown and Rev. Henry Loving officiating. Honorary pallbearers included J. Flarrison and W. Denna. active pallbearers listed, with flower girls named. Carnifax belonged to the Rebekah lodge and Alderson Baptist church. Surviving relatives include two sisters Mrs. Nena Saunders and Mrs. Lavern Purdy plus an aunt and two nephews. Final rites for Mrs. Mary Gaines, 60, Wertz Ave, will be at Harden and Harden chapel at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon with Rev. J. Z. Brown officiating and burial to follow.

Wilbur Fleck Holiness Church Owwens Owens Smaulle Legg Sissonville Road Daniel Fleck Clifford Fleck Wilson Fleck Marie Fleck Virginia May Fleck Gertrude Donnelly Charleston William J. Donnelly Payne Harden and Harden Chapel French Payne Jacob Street C. E. Johnson In Spring Hal Cemetery Nena Saunders Wari Lavern Purdy Columbus, C J. 7. Flarison W. D. Cutlip Frank Harris W. E. Denna William Perkins B. M. Wilson W. 7 Cutlip G. G. Friend A. S. Huzzard J. J. Dorsey Juanita Whaling Nannie Wheeler Margie Dorsey Queta Taylor Ethel Harrison Edith Tosh Mary Gaines Wertz Avenue J. Z. Brown Spring Hill Cemetery

Dead Man Not C. W. Hunt In Indianapolis Mystery

Reports of C. W. Hunt's death caused confusion after a body in Charleston West Virginia was believed to be him. Hunt, a Lafayette magazine salesman, later learned the misidentification. a funeral home in Charleston confirms a body as Wilt Rilman, while Hunt remains alive and not yet identified.

Indianapolis Ind TC. W. Hunt Charleston W. Va Hunt Lafayelie Lafayele Olven Rilman Rilman Wilt Mody C. W. Mtunt West Charleston Magazine

Church Property At Tuttington To Be Sold At Auction

A tract of land in Muntine ston held in the endowment fund for the Davis Smart orphanage near Lewisburg was ordered sold for 10000 at a meeting of about 34 West Virginia synod ministers and laymen at the First Presbyterian church. Rev H J Orr Richmond directed proceedings with a sale approved by a committee led by Rev J L Lineweaver Beckley Rev TR Robinson and P A Deacon Huntington.

Muntineston Davis-Smart Lewisburg Synod of West Virginia United States First Presbyterian Church H. J. Orr Richmond J. L. Lineweaver Beckley TR. K. Robinson P. A. Deacon Huntington

Seven Men Die In Slate Quarry Dynamite Blast

A dynamite blast in a Delta Pennsylvania slate quarry killed seven men during loading toward the tunnel. Four workers from Funkhouser company perished, including Luther Williams and Ralph Weaver. two nonemployees, Lee Jones and Roy Ayres, also died. The blast devastated a slate hill as officials in Westminster Maryland failed to explain the accident.

Delta York County Vicims Frank Weaver Funkhouser Company Luther Williams Ralph Weaver Lush Winston Lynn Lee Jones Roy Ayres Westminster, Md

Stolen Bell From Clay Church Sparks Outcry

Special to The Gazette Clay town reports the loss of a church bell borrowed from a railroad by pastor Adkins during Thanksgiving. The minister, away at the time, found no motive or possible sale value, wondering what future thefts may bring. A 20 foot ichthyosaur exhibit in Württemberg, Germany, is noted in the same dispatch.

Clay 3 Nev Adkins Avden K

Oak Hill Paving Project Approved in Fayette County

Rep. Andrew Edmiston of Weston says the Works Progress Administration approved a paving project for Oak Hill Fayette County. The job cost about $15,000 with extra funds planned for creek and road work in Harrison County.

Andrew Edmiston Weston W. Wa Works Progress Administration Oak Hill Fayette County Edmiston Harrison County WPA

Man Killed at Crossing in Huntington

Morris J. Robson age 24 district circulation manager for Huntington Publishing was fatally injured when his car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at 4 20 this afternoon in Huntington.

Huntington Morris J. Robson Huntington Publishing Company Baltimore and Ohio

Sanative Wash Promises Quick Relief for Bewbites Itch

An advertisement touts Dr. Davids Sanative Wash as a remedy for Bewbtes itch with claims to stop itching and relieve tortured nerves by destroying what it calls Kerms that burrow into the skin. It is offered at 60 cents postpaid or prepaid money refund guarantee, via Owens & Minor Richmond Virginia.

David Owens & Minor Dept Richmond

City Incinerator Test Invites Mayors For Saturday

Mayor D Toone Dawson invites neighboring city mayors and councilmen to attend the test of the new city incinerator on Saturday. Rates may drop if government assumes control of electric heat and power. Japan’s Communications Ministry issues a declaration.

D. Toone Dawson Japan Commuunications Ministry

Security Board to Eye Claims Before Paying

The article outlines how the Social Security Board will verify age and employment details before pension payments. It discusses tax implications for workers, government employees, and local state rules, with Q&A on eligibility, exemptions, and lump sum provisions. It notes that government workers are exempt from the tax and benefits, and 65 year olds are generally exempt from taxation under the pension plan.

Warhington Social Security Board Civil Service

Unemployment Bill To Be Submitted To Governor Today

Reliable sources say Governor Kump will see a copy of the unemployment compensation bill when he returns to his office this morning. A decision on a possible special legislative session is expected after the reading, with observers noting he may confer with leaders before acting. Damages were awarded a music hall spectator who was struck during a tight rope walk in Spezia Italy.

Kump Joint Legislative Committee Elkins Spezia Italy

Theft charge suspect Ruby to be returned to Charleston

Harry Ruby, 20, sought on the theft of 80 dollars from a family on Coal River last Wednesday, will be returned to Charleston. State police Sergeant C. B. Wilson and Deputy Sheriff Everett Shamblin went to Monroe, Michigan to secure his arrest after a telegram noted Ruby had relatives there.

Harry Ruby Coal River Charleston C. 8. Wilson State Police Everett Shamblin Monroe Mich Ruby Policr

Ten Year All-Bran Trial Endorsed by Customer Letter

Bernard Altman of Mattapan Massachusetts writes after ten years of Kellogg's All-Bran praising its bowel cleansing effect and noting better health than laxatives. He endorses two tablespoonfuls daily and guarantees refunds if not proven effective.

Kellogg Mass Kellogg’s Kellogg Company Tust Battle Creek

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