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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1930

Page

5

Bank Deposits Rise Amid Mixed Richmond Data

Richmond reports higher bank deposits from Oct 18 to Nov 12 with time deposits up 617 thousand while total reserves declined by 2.374 million. The Pittsburgh district notes weak general business conditions and poor crop prices, though employment has improved slightly due to spring-summer work completion.

Richmond Memerre Bank of Richmond Raport Benk Bitaineas Weston Suihough Pitth Heserra Wat Om Resarve Bank

Henry Case Jury Still Deadlocked

The Henry case jury remained deadlocked as the 12 jurors, after being drawn from a 20 member panel, deliberated without reaching a verdict. Judge Shipman ordered silence on their position and the trial resumed with a lineup of jurors including C. Michois and Charles Winland among others as the session continued.

Bailey aDense Dunn Win- Tiela Dunn Henry Certrods Traugh James F. Shipmen Durin Mage C. Michois Charles Winland Quigley Near ‘Sisteesvilla M. Metcalf Josephe Wille Maymond Pletcher Ridgeway Smd

Man Arrested in Old Shooting Case

Imag Smith, sought by city police on a felonious shooting during a fight at a Triangle polip game in South Charleston, was arrested yesterday. He was held in the city jail last night and is to be arraigned in Jamus-Bietpel court this morning. Police say he had worked in the Chesapeake and Ohio way section.

Imag Smith Wiliam King South Charleston Smith Jamu- Bietpel Chesapeake and Ohlo Way

Revival Held At Church of Christ

Revival services at the Church of Christ located at 528 Seen Marest Weak sade begin tonight and continue through the week with services at 7 15 Sunday morning. Bible study at 9 245 Sunday morning. The gospel event also will be at Mowat Ploguk Church near Perry Branch at 3 00 Sunday time.

Church of Christ Marest R Cook Caren Bere Webcek

Woman Wounded Amid Evens Of Control Avenue Incident

A woman was wounded near Control Avenue when she shouted for help around eight o clock at night. She was taken to Santae Hospital where she remains under care in guarded condition.

Miaied Evens Control Avenue Sante Cospital Sheng Amt Govere Sftachen Veld

Washington gridlock and political skirmishes in 1930s turmoil

The House rejected a funding proposal for polonium industrial stockpiling. William Foster and communist Jeaner refused to name members of the American Communist Central Committee. Senate committees approved $60 million for drought relief, instead of $27 million. Interstate Commerce planned to question five Power Commission appointees. Senator Wheeler criticized the administration over Indian affairs. Senator Nye directed investigators to Pennsylvania to audit primary expenditures.

Associated Press House William Foster Jeaner Manes American Communist Central Committee Senate Axticulture Senate Interstate Commerce Companles Power Commission Wheeler Nye Tov Ato Pennsylvania Daviee Brown

Prisoners Taken To Federal Pen In Various Sentences

Prisoners transported to the federal pen include Clinton Spaulding of Cabin Creek with one year and one day, Roy Fitewater two years, Lake G. Crook Jumping Branch three years, Elmer Goddard eighteen months, Charles Reed Mitton two years, Ralph Turner eighteen months, Rodney Young and Harry Widard Alderson four years eighteen months, Gus Clarx nineteen months, Himpson Crossovers Akron two years, Vernon Meadows eighteen months, Ed Jenkins Shiie North Carolina eighteen months, Clyde Bolen Charleston fourteen months, Herbert Hawley two years, Lesle Crockett Loomis Bluefield two years, Clarence C Crockshank Charleston two years, William Whiting two years, Roy Cals Summer County three years, Carl Lose Coal River one year and one day, Herbert Breage sixteen months, Robert Bradshaw Charleston two years six months. Those sent to the national training school include Elvin Sutphin Logan County two years, Wilson Belcher and Klonith Caldwell Logan County two years six months, Grover Kissinger two years, Vince Raley Charleston two years, Woodrow Anderson one year and one day, and Col Tett Beane two years.

Clinton Spaulding Cabin Creek Roy Fitewater Lake G. Crook Elmer Goddard Charles Reed Mitton Ralph Turner Rodney Young Harry Widard Alderson Gus Clarx Himpson Crossovers Akron Vernon Meadows Ed Jenkins Charleston Elvin Sutphin Logan County Tames Wilson Belcher Klonith Caldwell Grover Kissinger Vince Raley Woodrow Anderson Col- Tett Beane

McClung Named Hospital Head Amid Career in Medicine

Dr. McClung, a West Virginia University trained physician with a 1901 bar admit and 1907 Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons degree, rose from practice in Pocahontas and joint work with Dr. McClung to wartime service as a first lieutenant in the U S Public Health Service. He later served 38 months as surgeon for the Charleston Industrial Corporation of Nitro and was appointed superintendent of the Spencer State Hospital in 1881. Governors office notes his decade of experience and mountain efficiency as he transfers the Spencer charge to Dr. Chapman, with board indorsement and political support in both parties.

Greenbriar County West Virginia University Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons Pocahontas County James McChimg McClung Hospital United States Public Health Service Charleston Industrial Corporation of Spencer State Hospital Kee Chapman Spencer Hospital Roane County Spencer University of Science and Art St. Lews Vadis Lewis County Weston State Hospital Governors Governors J McClung Bla Board of Control

Mystery Blight Kills 60 in Fogbound Meuse Valley

A mysterious epidemic in the Meuse valley of Belgium has killed nearly 60 people amid dense fog and damp conditions. Experts including Professor J B S Haldane suggest a nonwar gas cause, noting varied villages and possible contaminated food, with fog aiding transmission.

Londor Meuse Belgrum J. B Haldane Great Britain

Struck by Automobile Injures King on Dannally Street

King of Dannally street was slightly hurt when struck by an automobile driven by Clifford Scott of Highland drive in Court street yesterday evening at six o clock. Police said King was treated at St Francis Hospital for abrasions and bruises.

Rovers King Dannally Street Clifford Scott Highland Drive Court Street King St. Francis Uospital

New School of Art Proposed Here by Mason

W B Mason of the Mason School of Music told the Dons club that Charleston needs an art and crafts school teaching architecture painting etching music sculpture and modeling. He outlined a curriculum expanding to woodwork cabinet making ceramics glass and design, with a goal to run years from now and not conflict with existing colleges. A committee was authorized to assist Mason in establishing the school here. A separate resolution urged the Lions Club and Boy Scouts to distribute magnedacs to local hospitals.

W. 8. Mason Mason School of Music Dons Club Charleston Marson Mason David Littlejohn E. J. Cohan Jumer Lions Club Boy Beauts

Rotary program by high school students delights attendees

At the Hotel Kanawha yesterday the Rotary luncheon featured a high school program led by Superintendent Fred L. Teal. The event included a joint debate, musical numbers, and introductions of the football team, with performances by violinist Pred Koehn and vocalist Julien Spencer.

Rotary Clan Kanawha Fred L. Teal Pred Koehn Julien Spencer J. Henry Francis Mary Lou Ashworth Brest Bach Glenn Parley Rocco Gorman Thloh Achors

Fatal Shooting Of Hunter Probed In Milford Pa

Milford Pa December 3 authorities investigating the death of Wellington De Groat a 33 year old carpenter from Mutamorus say they cannot determine if he was killed by a stray bullet or deliberately shot He was deer hunting with ten men near Blooming Grove Monday when a buck was wounded De Groat followed the wounded deer into the woods his body found the next morning on Mrs Berths Armbruater land eight feet from the beds of the dead deer No bullet wound was found until his body was being prepared for burial

Milford Pike County Wellington de Groat Mutamorus de Groat Carpenter Blooming Grove

Wets Fight on Alky Loans For Farmers Amid Debate

In both houses of Congress today the Senate Agriculture Committee voted to appropriate 660 million dollars for drought stricken areas while approving the McNary Aswell Resolution to authorize 466 million for loans to farms for feed seed fertilizer and food. Democratic Senator Connally of Texas labeled the 825 million figure two bit economy as he urged a larger amount with support from several witnesses including Warburton and other Democratic senators. House committees also pressed drought relief measures and speed up public construction with a 150 million dollar Wood resolution.

Senate Agriculture Committes McNary-Aswell Robinson Arkansas Senate McNary House Appropriations C. W. Warburton Hoover Toon Nyestork Connally Warburton Swanson Virginia Burkley Wil.liamsen Kentucky

Hatfield Plans Ongoing War on Crime in Logan County

Sheriff Fairfield and Chief Deputy Brown lead a drive to clean up Logan County. Eight hours after start, 20 arrests are reported, 18 to 20 liquor operations destroyed, and several automobiles used for liquor transport seized. The campaign targets gambling and liquor violations with plans to extend to all crime.

Hatfield Logan Logan County Fairfield W G. Brown

South Charleston mayor holds Riley on assault charge

P. W. Riley was held for the grand jury under a $2009 bond at a preliminary hearing last night conducted by Mayor L. K. Oakes. The charge was fontenous assault on Adam Kilburn. A similar charge against Ralph Riley was dismissed.

P. W. Riley L. K. Oakes South Charleston Adam Kilburn Ralph Riley

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices

Obituary notices report Mrs Elsie Fis ther Kincheloe funeral at First Mr church with Rev Mallalieu officiating. Several local residents are listed in memorials including Charlotte Peters 16 and James Calvert Loweher 16 months. Other services listed for Mrs James Wilton 65 and Mrs Lois Milam 20 with burial plans at Spring Hill cemetery and local mortuaries.

Blale FE. Kincheloe Elsie Fisther Kincheloe Frank H. Kinchelos W. V. Mallalieu Wil Kinche Oe I Music Putin M. EB James Calvert Loweher W. F Loweher Chelyon James T. Wilton Puneral James T. Wilton Porta Wyoming Street Lake's Episcopal Church Spring Hil

Organizing Ladies Auxiliary of Disabled American Veterans

Proceedings report for the Charleston chapter detailing the formation meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans held around December 18. Twenty five women joined, with a house warming program including musical selections by Russ Helen Davis and Miss Pegsy Adams, a Clifford Myers piano solo, and a Dutch lunch served at 12 Capitol Street.

Ladies Chadeston Disabled American Veterans Charleston D. A Capitol Street Russ Helen Davis Whistler Pegsy Adams Ys Clifford Myers

Postpone Wreck Trial In Municipal Court

The trial of 3. B. Rater Jr on a charge of reckless driving in a Charleton area automobile crash was postponed to December 13 when called yesterday in municipal court. Aba Linnon and Jers L. By Shock were hurt in the accident.

3. B. Rater, Jr Aba Linnon Jers. L Charlevton

Two Boys Sought After Disappearance in City

Police say eight year old Lei and eleven year old Thomas Scott of Macewan vanished from their home Wednesday. Their uncle Thomas Scott of Virginia Street reported them missing to Charleston police and authorities say they may have been sighted in Charleston.

Lei Scott Thomas Scott Macewan Virginia Charleston

Veterans to Elect Officers for Kanawha Camp No 4

Abtert Spanish War Veteran will be elected at a meeting Tuesday night. Harman, quartermaster, announced the event. The meeting starts at eight o'clock in the Elka Club building on Quarrier Street.

Kanawha Harman Elka Club Quarrier Street

Carolina Man Bryant Faces Jury Indictments in Lenora Trial

Carolina man Asbury Bryant, owner of a hunch room in Belle, was brought to Lenora, North Carolina, yesterday by the sheriff to answer two indictments. The arresting officers included deputies Mont Crveader and Garlang Turned, acting on charges tied to the case.

Asbury Bryant Belle Lenora N. C Prlice Thacelty Bryant Shereffx Mont Crveader Garlang

Firemen Seek Help Dress Dolls For Charity Tree

Under Chief Lows Metane the Charleston firemen repair and repaint discarded toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Eve tree. Many dolls need clothing and volunteers, especially women, are urged to sew outfits. Dolls will be delivered or can be picked up at Salvation Army headquarters.

Stila Foral Lows Metane Sylvation Army David Boy Salvation Army Charleston Individvala Orons

Security Bank stockholders approve capital boost plan

Security Bank and Trust stockholders met yesterday in Charleston Street quarters and approved increasing capital from 1000 shares at par to 6000 shares at 926 par value, raising authorized capital from 100000 to 150000. They also approved trading Charleston Street quarters for Kanawha National Bank building on Capitol Street. The bank plans to move to Capitol Street quarter around February 1, announced President O P Payne.

Security Bank and Trust Company Smeet Charleston Street Charleston Nations] Bank Kanawha National Bank Capitol Street Security Institution Vna O. P. Payne

City Authorities Seek Two Escaped Convicts

City authorities seek two escaped inmates, William Garrett of Charlerton and Edgar Beheles of Huntington. Garrett, serving a prison term from the Intermediate court, reportedly fled from state prison camp No. 4 near Clay after pleading guilty to breaking and entering. He was sentenced to two years in the pen. Beheles’ status is also sought by officials.

William Garrett Charlerton Edgar Beheles Huntington Atate Clay Garrett Pen- Leendary

Meeting Postponed by South Charteston City Council

The South Charteston city council postponed the meeting scheduled for last night to next Wednesday night due to councilors Vernon Stratton and W. N. Brorgan and the unavoidable absence of Councilman L. M. Rogers.

South Charteston Vernon Stratton W. N. Brorgan L. M. Rogers

Stamp Warning After Unofficial Purchase Thefts

The Post Office Department issued warnings against buying stamps from unauthorized dealers after a theft at the Federal Building and Vault in Agopolis on December 1, 1961. Stamps worth 61,400 in miscellaneous denominations were stolen.

Post Office Department Federal Agospolis

Car strike injures man near Washington street

Richard Labiley of Washington street was slightly hurt when a car struck his vehicle near his home, with hospital staff confirming the injury and Dover Taten of Chesterton named as the driver.

Richard Labiley Washington Street Wan St. Prancia Hospital Dover Taten Chesterton Laidley

Residence Robbery Reported in Columbia Avenues

Lethia Hughes of Columbia Avenue reported to police that her residence was robbed of money and personal articles valued at about 50. Thursday. Sir W Arbuthnot Lane the eminent Minglish physician declared recently.

Lethia Hughes Columbia Avonue Sir W. Arbuthnot Lane Alnent

Merry Wives of Wind sor staged by Kanawha Players

Shakespeare comedy presented last night at the Playhouse by Kanawha Players before teachers and Charleston area pupils. General public previews Monday with shows through Saturday. Notable technical team and cast members credited, including designers, costumes, and stage crew.

Kanawha Players Charleston Clendenin Huntington Cedar Grove St. Albans Montgomery East Bank Cebin Creek South Charles Baron Spancer Futstall D. H. Steinberg Joseph Schwartz Maud Wood Jean Staley Neil French BH. F. Stillman Robert Hyde Roy Oden Madison Lewis Joseph Kelley John Kozik C. Lang Eugene Smith Edward MacAndrews George Francle

Chamberlain School P T A Meeting Set Next Wednesday

Chamberlain School P T A will meet next Wednesday night. The program includes an address by FP I Teal city superintendent of schools and reading of a report on the state PTA meeting by Miss Tuceile Wilson. Mrs. R. H. Walker leads arrangements, with Frank Fielding of the globe circling explorers addressing students Friday.

Chamberlain School Teal Atate Paren-Teachers Association Tuceile Wilson Chamberlin Eteff Chamberlain Association Bleanoc Weber Misa Turdette Whtson Frank Fielding Round-The- World Atking Erle Charles, Woll Chamberlain I Pieiding North End South America

Druggist Unveils New Headache Relief Formula

A North Carolina druggist has developed a multi ingredient combination that claims fast, safe relief for headaches neuralgia sciatic and rheumatic pain. The formula allegedly calms nerves leaves mood buoyant and harms free with no aftereffects. Sold in drug stores as B C TM 10c and 25c, claimed to ease pain in three minutes and calm nerves.

North Carolina

Plans To List Jobless In Charleston Registration Next Week

Complete plans to register unemployed in Charleston next Tuesday and Wednesday were announced by J. L. McLane chief of the fire department. Registrations will run from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. with volunteers under Community Chest supervision and fed states employment service. Registrars at six stations will take two shifts and collect details to guide relief work and identify unemployment in the area.

Charleston J. L. McLane Fire Department Plunteer Community Chest Central Fire Station City Building Ressee Avenue Florids Street Washington Street Brdge Avenue Atatton No Kanawhs

Public notices and ads from Kanawha County WV court

Legal advertisements announce a mortgage sale and chancery notices in Kanawha County West Virginia. From December 1930 to December 1939, Sheriff Stephen son offers a Chevy Roadster sale. Commissioner Sines initiates estate settlement. notice commands claimants to present liens against C H Hines deceased.

Kanashe West Virginis Kanawha West Virginia Stephenson Kanawhe County Howard Euen Mary L. Sines H. Sinen Mary L. Bines Carrie Moore Kanawha County A. P Hudeor Cald Court Ranéo Ranewha Webking & Trust Comey Ory Charleston Anawha County West Vé Anid Mary L. Blaen C. A L. Flournoy Lens eBid C.H. Stneg Circuit Court Kariawhe Virginia C. H. Hines Kanawha Booking 2& Trust Company Weet Virginis

Trust deed sale notice in Kanawha County West Virginia

Notice announces foreclosure by trustees J B Jones and Central Trust Company on a trust deed dated November 8 1918 securing 36090 and 2400 notes on Lot 60 in the L. C. Massey Addition Kanawha County West Virginia. Sale set for the first Tuesday in 1981 at 10 AM at the courthouse door.

Frank Jarrell Jarrell J. A. Jones and Genital Trust Company Katowhe County West Virginia Capitol Building and Loan Association Amid Kanavlis Seid Malden Kanawha County West Va L. C. Massey Bella Ketawhs M. W. Venable Im County Kanawia Map Bank B. Jones Truttes Centens Trust Company Ajax Rubber Company Risbrauch Mvecien E. Amith Howe B. Sharp Executz Matewta C. A Trust Company Voutine Charlerton West Decaester I. W. OL Bebraery Carter Fe County Kenawhe County Virginia Charleston Kataw'e Glota ST Onlay C. EB. Grotett Lilien Pare Gerd C. E. Ta L. Floumner Geud the Gay Proruarz O. George Ruby L. Carter Sebruary John M. Carter Wits Petru Jos L Plournoy F. W. Angie and Brown Otis Virgil Empire Sayings & Loan Company Oa Sikes Smith Kanawhe West Vire Wad Belig Cecarity J. B Ash Door Kanawha Westginia Uy Said Tras Tia J.B. Jong J.C. Rawley Ey Pany, & Corporation Willon Uve Jaui Kangen Wen Viegas Sa J. C. Rowling GALE Cain Security Bank & Trier O. F. Paywa Jonea

Salvation Army staff captain Rose to serve West Virginia division

Staff Captain Rose, formerly of the Salvation Army in Jeckaonet villy Finride, is welcomed to the West Virginia division under Major David Boyd. He will conduct the official welcome meeting for Captain Rose tomorrow at eight, inviting public attendance.

Robert Ros Salvevion Army Jeckaonetvilly Finride Hee Arceed Rose West Virginia David Boyd Roe Organlenton Salvation Aratiria

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