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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1932

Page

8

Council Delays Plea for Airport Aid and Traffic Measures

The council referred a petition for city aid to rebuild a hangar at the municipal airport after a fire to the city engineer and manager for a report. It also deferred parking and pedestrian safety proposals on Broad to Capitol streets and traffic improvements on Hale, Lee, and related crossings.

l+ mance committee J. A. DeGrutter, Jr Placerk Broad Atrest Capitol Street Hale and Lee Streets DeGruyter Les Stress H. L. Wehrle H. O. Walker DeVan Columbia Avenues Elk River Wearis Hess Columbia Avenue Webbe Columbia Avenue Fund Campbell Adar Weare

Oil Production Falls in October U S Crude Output Drops

Washington reports October crude petroleum production at 65,219,000 barrels, a daily average of 2,104,000 barrels, down 64,090 barrels from September. The October total also reflects a year over year decline of about 1 percent, with daily output down 200,000 barrels from last October.

Washington

Kanawha Players Stage a Lively Midsummer Night Dream

Kanawha Players presented Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night Dream at the Playhouse Stage Iast featuring a capable cast led by Whin Ramon Savien and Virginia Dillon. Strong turns from Bottom by Charles Stuart and a broad ensemble, with new members joining as Hippolyto Demetrius and Hermis, plus a rich musical interlude and a large, colorful fairy chorus.

Virginia Arutra William Shakeyspeare Playhouse Ramon Savien Virginia Dillon Kanawha Summer Night Charles Stuart Flls Norbert Milner James Lovell Ernest Habicht Madison Lewis Neil Preach

Charleston Artists To Present Program Tonight at YWCA

Directors of the YWCA announce an entertainment program by Charleston artists tonight in the YWCA auditorium. The lineup includes songs by Mrs. R J Coney and Mr. R E O Connor, piano by Mrs. John Martin and Miss Margaret Lindsay, dramatic readings by Miss Virginia Dix Dion and Mrs Elizabeth Summers, dance numbers by several local performers, and choral verse selections by Miss Sara Spencer. Refreshments will follow, hosted by Mrs C E Rudellis. Tickets are on sale at the YWCA or from board members listed in the notice.

Yous Women's Christian Association Charleston Sara Spencer Ray R. J. Coney R. E. O'Connor First Presbyterian Church John Martin Margaret Lindsay Virgiuix Dion Elizabeth J Both Summers C. L. Aults Sophie Edmonson A.M. Finney Cora D. Fox C. T. Johnson Sue Strunton Genevieve Minsker C. E. Rudealli E. A. Agnew John Chamnock Merna Allen ‘Bach Birs. O. P. Fitegerald Dorothy Jamison HK. L. Pugh George Williamson G. A. Sullivan Aire W. Herscher Max Prankenberger M. L Gurvey Amy Harmison B. Kemp Littlepage C. Herrold Scarrett Wiss Sara Spencer

Coal Case Recesses in Ohio Inquiry

In Columbus on December 5 the Interstate Commerce Commission halted the Ohio bituminous coal investigation. Examiner Fr. N. T. Tregise ordered a recess until Monday to clarify issues, with resumption of the hearing subject to federal approval.

Columbus Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio FR. N. T. Tregise Federal Commission

Kee's Plurality 5000 Keeps Kee Elected in District Race

The official vote in the ith congressional district, compiled yesterday by the secretary of state, shows Jono Kee, Democrat, elected with a large plurality of about 4 000. Kee received 61 277 votes while Hugh Ike Shott, Republican, trailed with 56 000.

Ith Secretary of State Jono Kee Kee Hugh Ike Shott

Doolittle Safe After Forced Landing in Louisiana

Major James H. Doolittle, famed speed pilot, was forced down near Franklin Louisiana on a flight from Houston to New Orleans. Two male passengers were reported unhurt according to phone messages received tonight.

Orleans UPI James H. Doolittle Pranklin Houston Texas New Orleans

Peoria man hides savings in tin can in basement

Fred Preiheit, 62, stored his $1,900 savings in a tin can hung on a cord between basement partitions, believing in banks less. A burglar crawled through a coal hole, tipping the can and revealing the hidden stash.

Peoria. Ti Der Fred Preiheit Porte S Burgini

Ceechoslovakis Seeks New Postponement on Debt Payment

Washington dispatch reports Ceechoslovakis asked the U S State Department for a second extension on the 1.5 million payment due December 15. The move follows earlier assurances and signals ongoing negotiations with creditors and government officials.

Washington Ceechoslovakis State Department

Association to Meet at Hotut Kanawha at 6:30 PM

The Clearing House Association will hold a meeting at the Hotut Kanawha at 6:30 in the evening. Attendees are urged to arrive on time for the session addressing association matters.

Clearing House Association Hotut Kanawha

Projections On Revenue and Postage Reform From 1932

The document discusses anticipated total revenues reaching about 600 million, with notes that old rates would yield around 100 million. It also notes Brown’s insistence that Congress not charge on two cent postal class and calls for restoring the old rate, even if revenue falls. The report shows postal volume rising by 206 545 pounds in 1932 compared with the prior year.

Pate Brown Department Congress Air Omall

Parkersburg Paper Resumes Publication

Parkersburg News to publish tomorrow under new editorial staff after walkout. Herbert Adams former city editor of the Parkersburg Sentinel named editor to replace Charles Hurst. Full staff composed of Parkersburg residents. paper issued yesterday following dispute with management.

Parkersburg

Three Arrested On Coal Theft Charges

Joseph Burks Robert Carr and Guns Moore were arrested last night for stealing coal from Baltimore and Ohio road cars near Slackstreek by the roundhouse. They are to be brought before Justice of Peace C E Jarrett this morning.

Baltimore Olio Galirosd Joseph Burks Robert Carr Guns Moore B. James Slackstreek Baltimore and Ohio Justice of Peace C. E. Jarrett

Obituary notices from Malden and surrounding areas

Obituary notices for Thotous He Martin Thomas H Martin 78 retired byéeplint died at home Malden survived by two brothers A H Martin Pittsburgh Alte Martin Cincinnati sister Mrs J W Eastwood Chadeston funeral services not completed. Also Robert Mir Reveal three weeks old died, interment at Biuneet Memorial park. Mrs Tiles Jones died in Sprite Hit funeral 2:30 Harden and Harden chapel body to Birmingham for burial. Surviving husband sister and children. Richard Lute 11 died of pneumonia at parents home four sisters and five brothers survive. funeral arrangements incomplete. Mr ToF Founets Mr and Mrs T L Jamerson attend funeral in Martinsville Va for Mrs T S Jamerson died Sunday night in Charlotte N C. Carden Enon death funeral Sunday. wife and child survivors. Cherlexy J Churchman 40 died Station Va. widow Dr W T Churchman Charleston to attend services. also surviving Joe Churchman Charleston.

Martin Thomas H. Martin Malden Bits Roea Vah Whgoner Chicago Martin Ia A. H. Martin Pittsburgh Alte Martin Cincinnati Myr J. W. Eastwood Chadeston Hin Pacenta Albert Martin de Malden Hevea Tntawe Robert Mir Reveal Reveal South Hills Biuneet Memorial Park Elitn Jones Tiles Jones Te | Harden and Harden Chapel Birmingham Alin Buyler E. Davia Serviera Michusi Bute Richard Lute Anc Roy Lutz Cleonaetrws Forrest Roy Lutz Frank Edward Lutz Rey Luts Philip William Lutz Robert Donald Lutz Mayjary Ruby Lute Betty June Lutz Dorothy Ron Bute Marileen Lute Tof T. L. Jamerson Thomas Jamerson Martinsville, Va Jamerson T. 3. Jamerson W. Stultz Charlotte, N. Co Chores Cnerbma Cherlexy Churchman Station W. T. Churchman Charleston Sori Ly Staunton Mr. Chawehman Ils Uuete Joe Churchanan

Police Lines and Marchers Battle for Access to Camp

Police refused entry and exit to the camp as a 2000 strong marchers crowd faced police lines. Lord and Lady Astor inspected the line while Ann Burlak spoke from a platform amid chants and threats, as protesters demanded unimpeded movement and accused officials of interfering with food distribution.

Man Held by Police On Larceny Charge

City police last night arrested Clarence Hammank charging him with the larceny of a champagne case from a parked automobile belonging to J. E. Ellis in the business section. He was placed in custody to await hearing in municipal court this morning, with Lieut. Frank Westenil and officers Brown and Green making the arrest.

Clarence Hammank Gupter Arch Brown Frank Westenil Hamimnek Fom J. E. Ellis Uniontown Frank Bonati Joseph Angone Angone Bonati Lve Jn Jeannette West Virginia West Viginia Line

Nitro News highlights and local sports updates

Mrs H Poff hosted a Wholey party at her Third Avenue home celebrating daughter Virginia's eleventh birthday. Attendees included Madeline Painter Francis Rawlings Patsy Arm Bender and others as games and refreshments followed. Nitro Royal Bill and Huntington league matches are scheduled with nearby teams and venues noted.

H. Poff Virginia Madeline Painter Francis Rawslings Patsy Arm Bender Bileuveth Powler Eona Spence Betty Yates Juenita McGrew Joan Huenal Helen Cavender Virginta Pot W. L. Lawson D. T L. Ambler Otte Keszier T. W. Tinsley Smith Foothontas Alec Brown Charleston Hospital Huntington Arcade Nceb Huntington Royal Girls Robert L. Sibley Rubber Service Labatories Company Charles Fisher Columbus Ohio Halph Harrison Nineteenth Strat A. A. Markwain

Repeal Vote Narrowly Missed in House Clash

In a tense sequence the House debated the Garver repeal amid chants against Hoover. A teller vote swung narrowly against repeal as pro and anti supporters framed the result. Senator Morris Sheppard watched from the chamber as the vote neared, with many leaving in murmurs of disappointment.

Garver Rteam Hoover Drys George Huddleston Dem Garner Senor Morris Sheppard Trent Gayner

Einstein to Receive US Visa Despite Protests

Washington December 6 The State Department announced Professor Albert Einstein will be granted a visa to visit the United States. A Boston group The Woman Patriot Corporation had protested his admission due to alleged affiliations. The Berlin consulate reported Einstein was examined under U S immigration laws and found admissible and a visa would be issued tomorrow.

Washington Albert Einstein United States State Department Department Ber- UN Hinstein Iis Woman Patriot Corporation Boston War Registers Union Berlin Finntein

Chilton for senate favored by West Virginia Democrats

A West Virginian and other residents discuss placing Chilton in a cabinet position. The writer praises Chilton as fit for the role, highlighting his reputation, legal standing, and a personal friendship with the president, arguing West Virginia Democrats would prefer him over other suggested candidates.

West Virginia Benator Chilton West Lawger and Statesman BR Wan

Olive Tablets Claim Quick Relief for Bad Breath

An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle alternative to calomel for bad breath and bowel cleansing. It claims plant-based formula purifies the system without griping or aftereffects, urging nightly use for noticeable results.

Edwards FM. Edwards

Chilton Named as Possible U.S. Attorney General Choice

The article notes Governor Roosevelt Troy may pick William E. Chilton as attorney general. Chilton, retired from the Senate in 1917, lives in Charleston and has long served as a lawyer since 1880. He has West Virginia ties and was state secretary of state from 1883 to 1887, with reaction from Bud Cutlough and Sen Neely’s circle. Chilton privately declined, saying no approval for such an interview and expressing sympathy for Roosevelt yet not seeking a cabinet post.

Roosevelt Troy William E. Chilton United States Senate Chilton Charleston Charleston Gazette Kanawha West Virginia Afute Neely Herbert Fitzpatrick Bud Cutlough Tre Ney Roosevelt

Bankers Meet at Hotel Kantwha This Morning

A group from the West Virginia Bank era aesostation plans a meeting at Hotel Kantwha this morning to discuss industry matters and local banking affairs.

West Virginia Bankera Kantwha

West Side Seeks More City Council Seats

A West Side Business Men’s Association committee will study Charleston charter and tax matters with state lawmakers. Led by Walter Gynneh, the group aims to boost West Side representation from six wards to eight, citing West Side population data. The panel also seeks relocation or removal of the Tennessee Avenue Wyoming Street public toilet nuisance.

Charleston West Side Walter Gyneh West Site Lynch East Side South Side Tennessee Avenue Wyoming Street

Local committee advances plan for expanded committee room

The group led by W. M. Lynch chairman G. H. Batley H. Spencer G. W. Quick and A. W. Mullenog reports the committee has been paid in full and will be enlarged later to accommodate growth.

W. M. Lynch G. H. Batley

Richwood Protest Seeks Train Schedule Change

A 40-signature protest from Richwood businessmen reached the Clarkburg chamber of commerce seeking to block Baltimore and Ohio Railroad alterations to Clarksburg Richwood passenger service. They want morning trains on both routes and note a December 20 change will shift a train from Marksburg to Richwood arriving at 3:80 p.m., with the return trip starting 40 minutes later.

Clarksburg Imera Richwood Clarkeburg Amd

Bible Class to Meet at Kanawha City Presbyterian Church

A city seminary themed Bible class will meet this afternoon at Kanawha City Presbyterian Church between three and four o'clock.

Skanawha City Kanawha City Presbytterian Church

B C Relieves Headaches And Quiet Nerves Card Ad

An old time ad promotes B C as a remedy for headaches and nervous unrest. It claims fast results from a blend of several ingredients usable by physicians. The product is marketed as non habit forming and suitable for muscular aches colds and neuralgia.

Hag

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