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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1931

Page

7

Idle Men Plan To Petition Council For Local Jobs

A pending petition to City Council aims to secure government construction work for Cheriston and Estawhe county residents. Unemployed men meet at the Union hall on Alderacn street to present the plan and call on 5 P. Puffer to support the effort. The drive follows word that the Dravo fleet may arrive today at Marmet lock project with work starting immediately and a resolution praising Dravo Contracting’s commitment to employ local labor.

Cherisston Estawhe County Union Hall Alderacn Street P. Puffer Chamber of ‘Garametce Dravo Marmet Dravo Contracting Company Focet Draro Contracting Company Wes Pamed Iupeting Yeseras Marmét

Japan Starts Bandit Drive in Manchuria Crisis

In Manchuria the Chinese government refused evacuation, while Japan readied a multi week operation. The League of Nations discussed anti bandit measures and troop withdrawal amid tensions in Chinchow and Harbin. Chinese officials indicated they would resist invasion and not evacuate Chinchow as foreign observers reported.

Progres Laci Panis Bennereteers Leages of Nations Program For Peace Im Menchuria Ceutral League Council Counel Manchurien Seutral Commission Council Harbin Spilitery Nota Sug League Wrench Bealst Manking Chinchow Watlington Koowit Alfred Sze Peipi

Weather roundabout forecast for multiple regions

Partly cloudy conditions with chances of snow flurries along lakes Monday with colder nights. Kentucky and East Virginia show partly cloudy skies Tuesday turning cloudier with little temperature change. Maryland remains partly cloudy with slightly cooler conditions Monday. Virginia region reports partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday, with increasing cloudiness and minimal temperature change.

Obie Kentucky East Virginia Maryland Virginis

Trusteese Notice of Foreclosure by Deed of Trust

Public notice announces sale of property in Kanawha County West Virginia under a deed of trust dated October 1921 recorded in Trust Deed Book 311. The loan default prompts a trustee sale at the county courthouse to satisfy the debt, describing a parcel in the city of Kanawha County with headings for the court and sale details.

Rothe Elizabeth Nis Farmong Som Werle X. Murphy Ravewin County West Virginia Wade Ara Therayata Onary Kanawha West Virginist Saneyha County West Sree

Capitol Sound and Fury as New Congress Opened

A detailed account of the opening of Congress describes planned seating for Bankhead and other new senators, anticipated speaker election, and the shift of power to Democrats. It notes Hoover messages, budget aims, and wartime debt adjustments shaping early legislative focus and potential bipartisan banking legislation.

Senate John H. Bankhead Alabama Bankhead J. Thomas Heflin Jeaders G& W Ware Pennsylvania Frank L. Smith Ilinois George H. Moses N. H Joseph T. Robinson Capitol Imm Congress William Tyler Page Democratic Organization House Hoover Germany

Thoughtlessness and its deadly lead from a careless song

A sermon urges that thoughtless words and deeds ruin homes, armies, and nations. It cites David slaying Goliath, Saul’s jealousy, and a cautionary tale of two families Jukes and Edwards to show how unchecked impulse spreads harm across generations and communities.

David Israel Gol' Fath Alin Saul Margaret Sangster

Police Hunt for Osborn After Home Invasion Attack

Police continue to search for Osborn following a violent home incident in which the woman, frightened for her safety, fought back with a 16 inch drift splice as Beott lunged with a knife. Beott dropped to his knees while she swung the iron bar, and Osborn was later reported present in the home. State troopers were dispatched to locate him. Mrs. McCoy, mother of four, describes a fearful scene.

Jakes Hia Max Jukes Jukes Hudson River New York City New York Edwards Jonathan Edwards Edward Beott Osborn Jake

Legion Auxiliary to Hold Monthly Business Meeting

The Legion Auxiliary's latest group will conduct its monthly business meeting tonight at the City Library building in the leg 108 hall.

Legion Auxiliary Lates Auxiliary of the American Legion

Love Racketeer Preens Himself in Court Drama

A self styled plea toresque character known for matrimonial ads faces murder and kidnapping charges in a sensational trial. Powers describes himself as dapper and confident as prosecutors prepare a 60 witness case at Quiet Dell with Judge Southern directing the proceedings. If acquitted on the Lemke slaying he may face charges in the Elcher kidnapping and be returned to Clarkeburg for further indictments.

Njé Mra Dorothy Lemke Northboro Mass Asta Buide Eicher Park Ridge Opera Hone John C. Southern C. Morris Morris Mati Jall Mente Powers Lemke Freedom Ad Clindé Elcher Io Dilneis Clarkeburg

Boy Gang Puts Bull y on Spot

A gang led by a juvenile shoots Joseph at his home after Longin says Joseph is downstairs. Stanley orders two guards, fires a .22 rifle as Joseph ascends with coal, killing him instantly. Joseph’s 18 year old sister finds the victim. prosecutors seek waiver to try the gang leader in criminal court with possible life imprisonment.

Buppoes Joseph Longin Stanley Jttle Harry 3. Toy Crimipal

Ohioans Start Room for Baker in Democratic Move

Ohio movement seeks to draft Newton D. Baker as Democratic presidential nominee with public demand supporting his accession. Baker, contacted by AP, says he understands delegates may back Governor George White by common consent and has not indicated any personal candidacy.

Davey Sten Baker Democrati Cleveland Newton D. Baker Ohio Drathrhim Associated Press George White White

Birth of Phyllis Jean to Mr and Mrs Elbert Pauley

Mr and Mrs Elbert Pauley announce the birth of their daughter Phyllis Jean at their home in Ennawds City on December 6.

Elbert Pauley Phyllis Jean Ennawds City

Revival Meeting Closes at Calvary Baptist Church

The revived meeting, held for three weeks at Calvary Baptist Church, concluded last night.

Calvary Baptist Church

Billy and Betty Seek Christmas Home

Billy seven and Betty nine, orphans at county infirmary near Charleston, long for a real Christmas. They are clever, lovable siblings eager for holidays and a Christmastime family to brighten their lives. Families willing to host them for Christmas may respond to Box 1187, Charleston, W V.

Billy Betty Santa Clause Charleston Santa Claus Christman W. Vs

Hunts Deer Through Painful Finger

PITTSBURGH. December 4. Zinging of Pine Creek loves hunting and postponed his vacation until deer season. An infection to his trigger finger kept him home until he spotted an eight point buck at the window. He loaded his rifle and used his injured finger to shoot the animal.

Pittsburgh Pine Creek Behhold Yingling

Obituary notices from distant West Virginia town

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Cora Hamilton widow of Clyde Hamilton two brothers two sisters and her father Frank Grove of Summersville. Funeral arrangements will be completed today. Also noted are Mrs. H Melmart Stetman of Laidley Street, eight children and one sister. Joseph P. Jones of Als name in Indians Avenue burial in Cross Creek cemetery. Mr. Allen Van Aller 55, died yesterday afternoon at a daughter's home in Port Hill.

Cote Siamliton Cora Hamilton Gummersville Wice Clyde Hamilton Lem Hamrick Frank Grove Summersville Joseph P. Jones Als Name Indians Avenue Owen and Barth Cross Creek Cemetery Buffalo W. Va F. F. Smith Robert and Gari Charleston John Jones Buntington Allen van Aller

Exhibition Draws 2000 as Local Artists Showcase

More than 2,000 attend the exhibition featuring two water colorists Robert Riley and Agnes Huston. Riley’s Calm pieces invite daily companionship while Huston’s Study In White demonstrates technical skill. Other artists including E. Ashley Myers, Matis Leats, Harold Lightner, Nell Wieon, and Clara Wiltse display varied works from oils to etchings and sculpture.

Robert Riley Agnes Huston Riley E. Ashley Myers Myers Matis Leat Charleston W. Va M. Wolden Harold Lightner Nell Wieon Jack Clara Wiltse Wan Péing Jean Fitegerald

Charleston's Rural Advantages Highlighted This Year

The exhibition rose above previous years and earned broad support from Charlestown residents interested in the rural benefits of the city.

Charlesteon Lane

Kibitzing Butler To Serve Bridgers

The Culbertson drawing room will host a bridge match starting at 8 o clock with games on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights and a finish before 1230 am. About eight rubbers per night are expected involving 7000 heads in attendance.

Reserees Culbertson Mireplace Guilbertsons Chatham Hotel Park Avenue Mr. Culbertson

Catholics Observe Feast Day Tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church

Catholics will observe the feast of the Immaculate Conception as a holy day with mass obligation. Services are scheduled at seven, nine, and a high mass at nine o'clock at Sacred Heart Church.

Sacred Heart Church

Brother's death calls New York for Mr P C Williams

Park Drive resident Mr P C Williams is summoned to New York due to the death of his brother. The notice notes the family’s distress and travel requirement without detailing the survivor’s identity or burial plans.

P. C. Willams Park Drive New York

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