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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
14
The Beni Shrine ceremonial session is planned for next Saturday with John 4 Bethrell of Norfolk Wa as the official visitor. The program begins at 10 AM, intermission at noon, parade at 1 15 PM, followed by a band concert and patrol drill.
The state Board of Public Works adjourned without a solution to the school aid problem during a third meeting in two days. An afternoon session was planned to discuss distributing funds for school salaries, following two earlier sessions that day. Authorities reassembled after noon to review auditor figures before adjourning.
A memorial service and reception for Mrs. Sebrell were scheduled with a 8:30 dance in the evening and a noon event hosted by the wives of the Shriners at the Bansawha hotel. Committees for the session include Charity chaired by W. L. Savage and Minsner, membership led by R. J. Gorman and H. M. Anderson, and auditing by P. A. Herecher and George E. Sutherland.
A gathered group including D Earl Brawley, A J Carey, P FP Wilson, B D Truslow, Mullen, Hitchman, Abbot, Richmond, McDowell, Chilton, and Conley attended a transportation and publicity ceremony. The event featured J Pratt, H Callahan, Rey Reger Jr, and G W Van Horn.
William S Myers approves J K Doughton as general agent for the Farm Credit Administration second district covering Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Virginia Delaware District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Doughton will supervise four district units from Baltimore and coordinate activities to avoid duplication. He comes from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation where he heads its loan agency in Richmond.
The Kanawha City Baptist church will hold a rally Friday at Main Street church. Singers and musicians are urged to provide services. Speakers include Rev W D Frame Rev Cook Rev G C J Smith Rev Bruce Cooper Miss Dolly Cook and BYPU members. Sir John Priestman donates 850,000 to clothe 1,800 Sunderland children annually.
Violinist Heifetz performed in Charleston last night offering a diverse program from Schubert and Bach to Ravel. The show featured remarkable technique and humanity, ending with a magical rendition of Tzigane and prompting calls for more public music series and school music support.
A vocational trades course for sheet metal workers at Alloy has enrolled 18 employees. Organized under the federal Vocational Act with local and state boards, it provides on the job training aligned to plant job progression. Supplied by A F Tyra and taught by Mr Candle, who trained in Glasgow and Niagara Falls.
Local listings show Elble Women inspired by Louisa May Alcott with Katherine Hepburn Joan Bennett and others. Take a Chance musical revue with James Duos and June Knight. College Daze staged by Jimmie Hodges and 30 artists. Also This Day and Age with Cecil B DeMille. Song of Bonga starring Marlene Dietrich. The Giant at Greenbrier Alley with Kilwara G Robinson.
The Public Service Commission yesterday denied Matoaka West Virginia's request to build a new waterworks. The town argued current service by Matoaka Water and Improvement Co is inadequate and planned to seek federal funds for a plant. The commission cited missing data on cost and plant type as the reason for dismissal.
In Austin Texas the University of Texas faculty voted to allow fraternities and sororities to remain on campus. These groups had been under four years of probation after a legislative push to abolish them and a later compromise set probation ending this year. University officials will decide on their ongoing status.
Pineville C C C Company 1634 in Pineville Wyoming county wins top camp honor for the fifth corps group including Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia. Major General Mosley will present the award this afternoon. Captain John T. West commands the company from Charleston.
Funeral services are scheduled for Rev. Charles Thomas Brookshire at 9 30 tomorrow at the Easton Baptist church with interment in Baltimore. Highlett Fleming Miller Jr seven died Monday. services at Rock Springs church near Renna followed by burial in Rock Springs cemetery. Mrs Anna Liza Painter Short died Monday. services and interment at Emma chapel cemetery in Putnam county with Rev William Casta and Rev W Garrison officiating.
Mrs G H Mundy 90 dies this Monday night in South Charleston and services set for Coal Fork church at 1 pm. Interment Crowder cemetery Rutledge. Surviving husband RB Mundy and children, siblings listed. Julie Proctor of Hughes Creek dies last Saturday with services held at Hess residence. George Shaw 46 of Rayford dies Monday night at local hospital. remains to Harden mortuary.
In Montevideo a Pan American conference subcommittee received a proposal for a moratorium on private debts, sparking sharp debate as Cordell Hull argued the issue should not be discussed. Observers noted latent Mexican hopes for Latin American debt talks with U.S. bond holders. The Chaco war between Bolivia and Paraguay faded from open discussion as the conference favored League of Nations peace efforts.
John B. Fink, longtime moustache wearer, served as assistant state director of agriculture under Governor Clarence D Martin. He faced removal of his facial hair to prevent impersonation while campaigning.
A Y W C A council meeting of all business girls groups is set for tonight at 8 30. Plans for Christmas parties and projects for 1934 will be discussed.
An advertisement promotes Mentha Pepsin as a tonic to strengthen the stomach and prevent indigestion. It claims lasting relief rather than temporary fixes and notes high sales and a guarantee by Cohen Cut Rate Drug Co. and local druggists.
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