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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1935

Page

5

Community Chest Leaders Face Relief Gap After Federal Withdrawal

Cincinnati dispatch reports leaders of 417 local community chests weighing options as federal relief ends. Donor totals run about 75 million annually with 150 million monthly in federal aid, enough to cover only two weeks of relief. Officials seek a future program balancing work relief and local funding.

Cincinnati United States Allen T. Burns New York Community Chests and Connells, Inc U.S Community Chests and Councils, Inc

City Plans Bond Sale For South Side Bridge Project

City officials led by Mayor D Boone Dawson move to sell bonds after an overwhelming bond election for a new South Side bridge. A Monday planning meeting will arrange negotiations with county for right of way, with officials and engineers to attend. Bond terms cap at four percent interest, maturing in two to 34 years, funded by levies on class property assessments.

South Side D. Boone Dawson Uf Qs State Workman's Compensation Fund City Planning and Bridge Committee

Poca girl wins Shirley Temple Doll Contest No 4

Chrissie Bonnette five years old of Poca West Virginia wins the Shirley Temple doll contest No 4. Judges name her letter best of the day and announce further daily winners leading to a $30 grand prize doll. Contest entries continue with deadlines and required coupon and a portrait prize for each entrant.

Chrissie Bonnette Poca West Virginia Gazette Shirley Shirleys Woodrum Home Outfitting Company

Rules For Shirley Temple Doll Contest

Rules for a Shirley Temple doll contest instruct readers to submit short letters with coupons from today's Gazette, include name and address, limit 25 words per letter, age cap 16, address to Gazette Shirley Temple Doll Contest, Charleston WV, contest runs Nov 88 to Dec 7, dolls identified by button, label, and name on head.

Shirley Temple The Gazette Shirley P. O. Hox Charleston W. Va Gyrth Shirley

My Age Is Filling Out to Win Temple Doll Contest

A brief notice invites participants to fill out and mail entries to Gazette Shires Temple Doll Contest at P. O. Box 1243 Charleston West Virginia.

Gazette Shires Temple P. O Charleston W. Va

Bridge and planning panel weigh incinerator contract

The bridge and planning committee will consider on Monday the awarding of the contract for the construction of a new incinerator while ensuring the total levy does not exceed the legal maximum.

Bridge and Planning Committee

Labor Secretary To Speak Here At Charleston Democratic Institute

Labor Secretary Frances Perkins will speak in Charleston West Virginia at a one day governmental institute hosted by the Charleston Women's Democratic Club on January 23. The event includes a luncheon for party county and state officials and a public afternoon session. The focus is on explaining the New Deal and its value to women party workers who will share insights with their home counties.

Democratic Club Frances Perkins United States Charleston Lois Ford Democratic Woman's Club Olita W. Hosker Buckhannon Democratic State Executive Committee Miss Perkins Kump Ruth D. Holt M. M. Neely Kanawha County Club Ford Woman's Democratic Club of

Liquor Agencies Opened in New Cumberland and Pursgrove

The liquor commission opened agencies yesterday at New Cumberland and Pursgrove and planned a December 15 opening at the J location, signaling accelerated rollout of state liquor sales stations.

Liquior Commission New Cumberland Pursgrove

Ovaltine Delights Aids Sleep Says Advertise

Valetine purA food concentrate once Swiss strengthener for invalids convalescents and the aged. Physicians note hot bedtime use aids sound sleep. Ovaltine now world famous, sold in stores or via mail order with coupons for immediate supply.

Switzerland

Traffic Court Audiences Hear 50 Cases In City Chamber

More than 50 persons charged with minor violations appeared before a special traffic court held in the city council chamber by the traffic safety council in collaboration with Judge Cyrus W. Hall. Nearly 120 failed to appear and warrants will be issued. Dr. W. P. Black presided with remarks by William C. Easley director of state traffic safety.

City Council Traffic Safety Council Black W. P. Black The Safety Council William C. Easley Easley United States John R. Cork

Officials to Start Mine Sealing Work

State officials prepared to begin a mine sealing program Monday across nine counties including Monongalia and Harrison. Sanitary engineer E. 5. Tisdale will direct the project with headquarters at Fairmont, supported by a WPA grant of 10000 dollars and 40000 dollars from the U S health service. Chapman of the service assists as deputy director, and about 100 relief tolls workers are to be employed.

Monongalia Macron Barbour Kanawas Logan Preston Harrison Randolph Fayette Mingo Tisdale Health Department Fairmont WPA United States Public Health Service Chapman U.S. Public Health Service

Local Theater Listings and Additions at The Virginian

The Virginian features Thanks A Million with Drck Powell and Ann Dvorak, plus Paw Woman aid his head and Bobi off. Kearse Wanderer shows Wasteland and Oh Od Hentucky with Dawn Janger and Gail Patrick. Rialto presents Womert Fennifer and The Pay off with Kem Maynard and Jamey Dunn. Greenbrier screens owhoy Missionaire starring George O'Brien. Capitol presents the Farfeet Gentleman with Frank Morran and Cisely Courtney.

Drck Powell Ann Dvorak Fred, Alten Paw Woman Bobi Womert Fennifer Kem Maynard Jamey Dunn Greenbrier Owhoy Missionaire George O'Brien Capitol Frank Morran Cisely Courtneidge Heather Angel Attrantions

Miss Rogers Recovering From Brancho Pneumonia

Miss Margaret Rogers is recovering from brancho pneumonia as reported by family. The note indicates she is on the mend after a respiratory illness.

Miss Rogers Margaret Rogers

Fairmont Junior League Granted State Charter

The Fairmont Junior League secured a state charter yesterday from the secretary of state. Incorporators include Thelma S Shaw Frances H Arnatie Sarah B Hough and H Furbee with Ruth M Grcer of Fairmont. The Bureau of Trade Expansion, formed to sell entertainments, was incorporated by F F Van Court R L Watters of Princeton and H J Gilbert of Bluefield. The new group is capitalized at $2000 with offices in Bluefield and Washington.

Fairmont Thelma S. Shaw Frances H. Arnatie Sarah B. Hough H. Furbee Ruth Mgrcer Bureau of Trade Expansion F. F. van Court R.L. Watters Princeton H. J. Gilbert Bluefield Washington

State Police to Hold Traffic Meeting Here

State police officers will meet here to discuss stricter enforcement of traffic laws and plans for a training school. Superintendent P D Shingleton said the session will address traffic law violations and related enforcement measures.

Mondgyp P. D. Shingleton

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