Proxy Marriage Ends In Happy Proxy Union For Berkeley Pair
Mrs. Maurice Miller formerly of Berkeley, now a British subject, wed by proxy in Barcelona after a Spain to France transit. Florence Lois Holden, an American, sailed from New York aboard Excalibur and joined Miller in Marseilles. A proxy certificate from Seine law, certified with the Spanish consulate, enabled the ceremony. The couple then returned to Barcelona under military escort and now live there.
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Berkeley
Calif
Strang
Strance
Spain
Maurice Miller
Husb
Barcelona
New York
Mix Florence Lois Holden
Marseilles
France
Miller
Herold Solomon
Alameds
Ses
Hritich
Jeri Miller
Epilepsy Inherited and Cured Question Explored
A fragmented notice discusses whether epilepsy is inherited and if it can be cured, mentioning doctors and a booklet offer. The readable parts reference addresses in New York and a department label, suggesting a public information or medical guidance item.
Special Concession Coupon Offer From The Charleston Gazette
Daily Charleston Gazette promotes a mail order program with special concession coupons. Readers are urged to cut out the coupon to obtain access to the Blandard American Encyclopaedia and related handling charges. The notice emphasizes mail order and discount details.
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Charleston
Readers' Forum Questions Editorial Courage in Hard Times
A reader challenges an editorial claiming "persons who think" have "nothing to fear." She cites layoffs at Carbide affecting her family after moving 500 miles, facing hunger while her husband seeks work. She urges the Gazette to acknowledge hardship in the Kanawha valley.
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Kanawha
St Luke's Ladies Plan Yuletide Party
Plans for the annual Christmas party of the St Luke's Episcopal church Indies guild were discussed at a Monday night meeting in the parish house. Present were Madame Alta Brown R H Burton Albert Christ tller E H Doughty C L Collier J Despontin Frank Fletcher J S Musgrave G B Nichols C P Payne R M Phts O H Pritchet Johnson Walker and Miss Violet Osborne.
Contractors Code Aired at Hearing
Charleston council hears proposed ordinance to license general contractors with a board and appeals. Davis notes minor amendments likely and defense that regulation targets irresponsible building. Critics say $100 fee raises costs. Davis says revision possible. insurance costs already borne by contractors.
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Charleston
Council
Carl L. Davis
Davis
Maj Bowes Revue Heads to WCHS Auditorium
Maj Bowes International revue, a 10 act show with 25 performers, will play at WCHS auditorium next Saturday and Sunday with matinees at 2 30 and evening performances at 8. The lineup features Van Zan artistes, accordionists, Johnny and Jurlius on trumpet, Fisher and White comedians, Syd Raymond imitator, Sol Stranaer tenor, Danny Drayson dancer, Queen alaters and Peggy Dean modern blues singer. Local amateur talent will also appear on the program.
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Major Bowes
WCHS
U. 3
van Zan Atristers
Johnny and Jurlius
Fisher and White
Syd Raymond
Sol Stranaer
Danc Ny Drayson
Queen Alaters
Pegey Dean
Two Charleston Men Held on Liquor Charge
Two Charleston men Jack Thompson and James Rogers were held to the federal grand jury yesterday by U S Commissioner A V Fitzwater. Charged with removal and concealment of 10 gallons of unpaid tax liquor, they were arrested along Malden road by federal alcohol tax unit investigators.
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Charleston
U. S
A.V. Fitzwater
Jack Thompson
Morris Street
James Rogers
Fry Street
Malden Road
Federal Alcohol Tax Unit
Year Round School Plan Considered in Huntington
Huntington parents were summoned to a December 9 mass meeting by the Cabell county board of education to discuss a year round school term to relieve overcrowding. The proposal would rotate attendance so about three fourths of the 1,725 students would be in school each month of the calendar year.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Cabell County
Pastors Form Group Unites City Ministers
Downtown pastors formed the Little Ministerial Association and announced a Sunday forum for youth. Epidemic Feared in Mullens Wyoming County health officials halted a scarlet fever rise after seven new cases. total 33 ill. In Summerville, 19 year old farmer died. widow, seven sons, two sisters survive. Fractures and deaths reported in Wheeling as Frank Muegre sprains wrist after a two story fall. Theodore Schultze, 69, mayor’s brother and former potter, dies.
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Muntington
Little Ministerial Association
Mullens
Wyoming County
Ritchie
Tennsboro
James Frank
Summerville
Dica Wheeling
Theodore Schultze
Charles F. Schultze
General Merchandise Sales Rise in Charleston 1938
Charleston general merchandise and seoarc sales totaled 9.83 million dollars in 1938 with per capita 4 dollars 183 cents, compared with state per capita 37 dollars and nation 59 dollars. The 1935 sales rose by 3.196 million over 1932, per Market Data Service Bridgeport Connecticut survey.
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Charleston
Acrvice
Bridgeport
Conn
Samaritan's Care Fails to Impress Injured Feline
Mrs Hazel McClung Wolfe of 68 Gardner Street describes dangers of downtown and home life after a finger bite from tending an injured cat. The cat died and she received hospital care while noting Thanksgiving day pain. She previously testified in Justice Loury’s court about a nocturnal visitor who forced entry, caused injuries, and damaged items. She supports the National Safety Council view that most accidents occur in the home.
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Hazel McClung Wolfe
Gardner Street
Wolfe
Justice Loury
Mrs Deane Hosts Gleaners Bible Class in Humpreys Memorial
Mrs J A Deane entertained members of the Gleaners class of Humphreys Memorial M E church South on Monday night. Assistant hostesses included Mesdames R F McNeil H V Pierson K L Pickering and L D Coburn. Other attendees named include Mrs Lee Hall Mrs J O Myers and several others.
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J. A. Deane
Gleaners
Humphreys Memorial
M. E. Church
South
L. D. Bruster
Norman Sirk
Therogram
R. F. McNeil
H. V. Pierson
K. L. Pickering
L. D. Coburn
Lee Hall
J. O. Myers
C. Il. Osborne
W. N. Allen
W. E. Frall
G. W. Hundley
Mace Greentec
E. A. Merton
J. J. Tabor
W. E. Rogers
C. D. Talbott
W. E. Bowles
Nena Beard
R. J. Gell
Dane Hamilton
D. Derby
Nannie Leftwich
Co. T. Butts
Fred Lynch
Albert Bailey
C. C. Well
Postal Receipts Break All November Records
The Charleston post office posted record November receipts, $58,170.51, surpassing November 1935’s $50,726.39. Postmaster F. W. Singleton reported a year over year gain of $7,444.12.
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Charleston
F. W. Singleton
Annual Christmas Party Is Planned By South Charleston Church
South Charleston First Presbyterian officers and teachers completed plans for their annual Christmas tree entertainment at a dinner meeting on Monday. Charles A. Blaine presided and formed committees for entertainment candy and decorations. The party is set for 7 p m December 22 at the church. Also noted were a Navy Relief fundraiser at Armor Park and various local church activities and meetings.
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South Charleston
F. M. Ryburn
Ryburn
D. L. Lyons
Roy H. Arthur
Marlon Morrin
Jean Ryburn
S. T. McLellan
E. F. van Buren
G. A. Brown
Bermel Fish
Samuel Ryburn
Frank Ryurn
Increases Shown in West Virginia Savings Loans
West Virginia federal savings and loan associations report strong growth over 10 months. Assets rose from 9,307,703 to 11,443,913, direct reduction home mortgage loans climbed from 5,162,659 to 7,545,098, and savings invested reached 5,141,810 as of November 1. Associations operate in Bluefield, Charleston, Chester, Fairmont, Fayetteville, Huntington, Lewisburg, Logan, Morgantown, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Parkersburg, Havenswood, Sistersville, Wellsburg, and Wheeling.
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Washington
Federal Savings and Loan Associations
West Virginia
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
West Voinia
Weal
Virginia
Bluefield
Charleston
Chester
Fairmont Fayetteville
Huntington
Lewisburt
Logan
Morgantown
Moundsville
New Martinsville
Parkersburg
Havenswood
Sistersville
Woman Is Injured By Hit Skip Driver
Mrs Ida Kodiak 35 of S17 Donnally street was in St Francis hospital last night treated for bruises and shock after being hit about 1130 pm by a car as she tried to cross the alley in the rear of the Daniel Boone hotel Police were seeking the hit and run driver.
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Ida Kodiak
Donnally Street
St. Francis Hospital
Daniel Boone Hotel
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