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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1936

Page

2

Crowds Rally For King Edward Amid Cabinet Crisis

London reports mass demonstrations in support of King Edward VIII amid the constitutional crisis. Thousands filled streets near Buckingham Palace and Downing Street chanting for the king to stay on the throne and marry Wallis Simpson. Placards urged Baldwin’s ouster as crowds sang and jeered through the night.

U. S London King Edwards Stanley Baldwin Wallis Simpson Buckingham Palace Baldwin Number 10 Downing Street John Simon

Japanese interests drop plan for sham pin inauguration

Report notes that Japanese interests have abandoned plans to inaugurate a2 sham pin One from Tokyo to West Aus. The decision ends the bid amid unclear motives and shifting regional priorities.

Tokyo West Ausie

Celebrations for Maj Joseph E Chilton Highlight West Virginia Legacy

Congratulations go to Maj Joseph Eustace Chilton as he marks a milestone birth anniversary. A longtime lawyer and Democratic leader in Kanawha valley, Chilton has shaped state politics, served as prosecuting attorney for Lincoln and Logan counties, and held roles with the West Virginia University and the state National Guard. Born December 6 in Coalsmouth, now St Albans, he is noted for his humor, counsel, and public service.

Joseph E. Chilton Joseph Eustace Chilton Major Chilton Kanawha Valley Coalsmouth St. Albans West Virginia Willian Edwin Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Chilton Blackwell Chilton Potomac River Virginia Shelton College Lincoln Logan Jumes James H. Ferguson Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company William E. Chilton William A. Mace Corkle Chilton, MacCorkiee and Chi Chillotte

Churelill Seeks Baldwin Resignation Over King Crisis

Winston Churelill, a key British figure, urges the Baldwin government to resign rather than force the king to abdicate. He hints at Churchill as a potential head of a new govt more sympathetic to the king and accuses ministers of withholding legislation allowing the king to marry, warning of broader empire repercussions.

A. S. London Winston Churelill Edward Baldwin Churchill

Thomas Jefferson JHS PTA Band Program and Talk

The Parents and Teachers Association of Thomas Jefferson junior high school will meet at 9:20 PM Tuesday in the school auditorium. The allo junior high school band, directed by Mr. Williams, will perform and Williams will discuss the aims of the PTA. Superintendent Thomas E. Horner will speak on Parents and Teachers Association and The Work.

Parents and Teachers Association Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Allo Junior High School Williams Thomas E. Horner Lincoln Lincoln Grade Parents and Teachers Association Lincoln Junior High M. A. Dodd WI Speak

Opportunities for Parents and Teachers

Mrs C W Dahlstrom and Roland Hinckley will sing with accompaniment by Charles Greybill Mia and John Maure, president, in charge of the event.

C. W. Dahlstrom Roland Hinckley Charles Greybill Mia John Maure

Campaign to Reduce Mortality Rate Starts

The General Federation of Women's Clubs launched a nationwide drive to cut the high mortality rate among childbearing women. An advisory board of 10 prominent physicians will guide a committee led by Dr. Thomas Parran of the U S Public Health Service, aiming to lower maternity deaths amid international comparisons.

Washington General Federation of Women's Clubs Thomas Parran Bean U. S. Public Health Service

WPA Safety Programs Cut National Safety Costs

WPA safety and compensation divisions across West Virginia discussed reducing national safety costs from 28 million to about 9.6 thousand through food safety practices. West Virginia’s low accident rate helped cut expenses. compensation and safety costs for the state run under $2 per worker yearly. The meeting at Kanawha hotel drew more than 60 staff with remarks from regional and state WPA leaders and several visiting officials.

WPA West Virginia W. O. Wheary Washington WDA Kanawha Hotel F. Witcher Mel Cullough C. le Heaberlin Frank Rhea Keller F. Melton Philadelphia F. Q. Hoyer FE. C. Smith B. Puckett H. B. Colebank Glenn S. Callaghan NYA E. C. Bennett Dora Garlitz Leonard W. Mosby G. N. Dane ‘Fels Mary Comp

Birth Announcements From Coal Fork to Charleston General

Mr and Mrs H G Moore Jr of Coal Fork announce the birth of a daughter Carolyn Sue at Mountain State hospital. Mr and Mrs C W Kincaid of Kincaid announce a son Charles Jr born Dec 2. Mrs Kincaid is the former Clara Green of Coal Valley hospital. A son Charles Frederick was born Dec 2 to Mr and Mrs Cecil Caruthers of Ashford. Mrs Caruthers is the former Macy Catherine Eskew of Braunland. Mr and Mrs George S Christina announce a son William Wayne born Nov 39 at their Spring Hill home. Clifford Holt Jr and wife announce a son Noel Clifford born Dec 4 at their Pratt home. A daughter Anita Ellen was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Curry of St Albans Dec 4 at Charleston General hospital. Mrs Curry is the former Mabel Lowe of Beckley. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Clyde Prenter of Prenter at McMillan hospital. George S Christian and wife of Spring Will have a son William Wayne born on Sunday Nov 29. J A Robinson of Rayford welcomed a daughter born yesterday at Charleston General hospital.

H. G. Moore, Jr Coal Fork Carolyn Sue Mountain State Hospial C. W. Kincaid Kincaid Charles, Jr Clara Green Coal Valley Hospital Charles Frederick Dee Cecil Caruthers Ashford Caruther Macy Catherine Eskew Braunland George S. Christina William Wayne Spring Hill Clifford 1. Holt, Jr Noel Clifford Pratt Anita Ellen Ralph Curry St. Albans Charleston General Hospital Clyde Prenter Prenter McMillan Hospital George S. Christian Spring J. A. Robinson Rayford

Mothers Tea Planned At Home of Mrs Layne

A Mothers Tea will be held this afternoon from 3 to 5 at the home of Mrs Maud J Wan zer Layne. The glee clubs of Gamet and Bond schools will host the event with about 160 people expected to attend.

Mrs. Layne Maud J. Wanzer Layne Glee Clubs Gamet Bond

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