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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1936

Page

4

Miss Georgia Babcock Hosts Courteous Home Gathering

Miss Georgia Babcock entertained guests at her Spring IH home with a musical program by Mr. and Mrs. Wyndal Kinder Paul Kinder and Homer Turley. Attendees included Miss Flossie Lowden Miss Paulina Spence Miss Elva Hazelett Miss Othella Altdrich and many others.

Georgia Babcock Spring IH Wyndal Kinder Paul Kinder Homer Turley Flossie Lowden Paulina Spence Elva Hazellette Othella Altdrich Clarendin Louden Neva Babcock Sue Thomas Herman Dobbs John Wilker Cyril Justice Robert Smith George Babcock, Jr John T. Spence, Jr Theodore Thomas William Johnson Este] Dean Gay Babcock

Birthday party honors Mrs Lipscomb at home on London Road

Mrs Myrtle Bright and Mrs Leonard Hattis hosted a birthday party Friday afternoon at their home on London Road South honoring their sister in law Mrs Mae Lipscomb. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Posey Mr and Mrs Tate Mr and Mrs Robertson Mr and Mrs Harris and many others.

J. E. Chipman LA. Atkinson Phyllis Carney B. F. Robertson Nary £. Tate Clay Bailey C. H. Basin C. C. Wauch C. W. Waugh Anna Mae Lipscomb Helen Harris Margaret Cottrillo Misa Mary Lau Lipscomb Mira. Raymond. Lipscomb Nin Leonard Harris Robe Lipscomb William Tate Richard Clark

CCC School Opens Forestry Five Day Camp Boone

Forestry officials of the state CCC begin instruction at a five day school for forestry employees at Camp Boone today.

CCC Five Day School For Forestry Camp Boone

Veterans of Foreign Wars unit to organize degree team

A district Veterans of Foreign Wars unit meeting at Armor Park School tonight at 7 39 o clock will organize a degree team. The event aims to establish a new group within the VFW structure and recruit eligible members.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Armor Park School

Spain War Outlook Seen Through Franco Challenge

In 1936 Washington and New York correspondents weigh the Spanish revolt under Franco. The writer argues Franco relies on hired troops, questions popular support among Catholics, and predicts a possible shift in American opinion toward supporting the government as the war drags on. He warns Fascist prestige hinges on Franco’s survival and Mussolini may intervene.

Franco Spain General Franco

Mrs. Carson Hosts Shower for Mrs. Clendenin in Peytona

Mrs. L. C. Carson gave a Saturday night shower at her Peytona home for her daughter Mrs. Lillian Clendenin. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Perry and many relatives and friends from Madison Charleston Racine Seth and Peytona with gifts from numerous well wishers.

L. C. Carson Peytona Lillian Clendenin RK Perry Virgie Canterberry James Perry Zella Marks Charleston O. H. Carson Harold and James Carson Madison Seibert Perry Racine Eark White Seth Blaine Clendenin Elma Lewis J. A. Carson James Midkiff Boriha Keffer Dorothy Keffer Audrey Carson Leta Carson Gladys Clendenin Lyle H. Carson William Laurence Clendenin Peytena A. J. Bradley Cora Bradley Grace Bradley Indra Bradley Clara Myres Ruth Clendenin Harry Meadows Green Clendenin Harry Javvis Opal Walstead C. W. Lewis Erma Schowen Frederick Evans Nathili Clendenin L. E. Perry Belva Perry

Engineers Will Name Officers This Evening In Charleston

West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers Charleston branch will elect officers at the Dahiel Boone hotel tonight at 7 30 o clock. Candidates include M L O Neall state PWA director and J Laurence Steward of United Fuel Gas company for president.

West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers Charleston Dahiel Boone Hotel M. L. O'Neall PWA J. Laurence Steward United Fuel Gas Company

Fan Dancer Faith Bacon Severely Cut in Glass Drum Collapse

Faith Bacon a 23 year old New York actress and claimant of the fan dance title was injured in Chicago at a Loop theater when a glass drum collapsed during her opening act. She fell to the floor and suffered severe cuts. doctors expect about six weeks before she can resume work. Earlier she had been injured in a Motor accident in the city.

Chicago Der Faith Bacon New York Venrotin Hospital Tanteht Miss Bacon Wer Calven

Lovely Little Fool Puts Hopes Against Her Father’s Plans

Betsy becomes tangled in forbidden feelings as John Storm returns to her side at the terrace party. Amid rumors of Marshall and Libby, Betsy battles a storm of longing while John faces family tension and competing loyalties. Mary shall appears, heightening fear of exposure and heartbreak.

John Betsy Varnee John Storm Tina Angelica Mary Shall Marshall Terry Mr. Storm Seymour Libby Ames Nelson Jennie Nce

Drive to Raise Uniforms for Montgomery Legion Drum Corps

A fundraiser starts to supply uniforms for the newly formed junior drum and bugle corps from the Combined Hoppers Post 88 and Kanawha Valley Post 58. Organizer Marty Bowles announced the drive yesterday. The corps includes 47 boys and girls from the Sons and Daughters of Legionnaires.

Hoppers Posit No Kanawha Valley Post Atterdean Iegion Montgomery Will Mart Snon Marty Bowles

Union Of Churches To Be Discussed At Charleston

The proposed union of the Methodist Episcopal, Southern Methodist and Methodist Protestant churches will be discussed at a morning meeting at the Charleston Ministerial Association. Rev R J Yoak of Nighbert Memorial church will speak on The Marriage of the Methodists and Rev Robert Gamble of St John’s Protestant Episcopal church will lead devotional services.

Methodist Episcopal Southern Methodist Charleston

Negro Clubs Praise Democratic Leaders

Negro clubs in the county adopted resolutions praising TC Andrews state Democratic chairman Paul Wehrle county committee chairman and C. EB Kimbrough Negro Democratic state chairman. The meeting Wednesday at the tenth and Eighth Ward club in West Charleston was presided by Kimbrough with Victor L Hillard as secretary.

Andrews Paul Wehrle Elicrman C. EB. Kimbrough Tte Theenth Eighth Ward Charleston Kimbrough Amret Ing Victor L. Hillard

Prominent Wheeling Industrialist Dies at 42

Wheeling reports the death of Alteed Oxtoby a noted industrialist and clubman at age 42 from pneumonia. He led the West Virginia Feel and Tron company and the Standard Mining company, was a World War veteran, and a Presbyterian church member. Funeral services set for Tuesday.

Wheeling Alteed Oxtoby Hoe West Virginia Feel and Tron Company Standard Mining Company Presbyterian Church

Union Temple to Hold All-Day Meeting in Kanawha Street Hall

Union Temple Mo 9 Pythian Sisters schedule an all day meeting today at the Knights of Pythias hall on Kanawha Street. The event brings together members for fellowship and planning.

Fin Union Temple Mo. 9 Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Kanawha Street

Council Meeting At M E B Church This Evening

The South M. E. church hosts a school workers council gathering this evening at 7 50 o clock. Local attendees and organizers are expected to discuss upcoming projects and schedules.

M. EB South

Birthday Balls For Infantile Paralysis Held Nationwide

New York reports that Roosevelt birthday balls will be held nationwide on January 30 to support the Infantile Paralysis Foundation and the Warm Springs hospital. Colonel Henry L. Doherty says the president approves plans and urges continued national effort. Forty percent of proceeds go to Warm Springs, with the rest aiding local anti polio efforts.

New York Henry L. Docherty Doherty Rusteca Warm Springs Infantile Paralysis Foundation Warm Springs Foundation

Grand Jury Starts Probe of Robles Kidnap

In Tucson Arizona a federal grand jury begins a probe into the 1924 kidnapping of June Rabire. U S Attorney Frank Flynn says investigators aim to indict on charges of using the mails to extort money. June, six, was kidnapped April 25 1924 and freed days later.

Grand Jury Robles Tucson Ariz. der Department of Justice Kttl June Rabire Frank Flynn United States Arizora June Sie Rane

Arizona City Moves to Clear Transients in Winter Campaign

Phoenix police chief M J Morrison orders destruction of hobos near the city amid claims Phoenix is becoming a dumping ground for winter transients. Community Chest representative Pensnger says relief while Morgian explains a new program will feed one meal funded by work on an approved pile, then eject transients from town.

Phoenix Ariz M. J. Morrison CW. Pensnger Community Chest Morrigan

Safe Blowers Hit Palate Furniture in Wheeling Loot Heist

Safe blowers broke into the Palate Furniture office in Wheeling today, opened the safe and escaped with 800 dollars in cash and an undetermined number of checks.

Wheeling Dec Palate Furniture Company

Automobiles Stenk in Collision on Lock Six Road

State police arrested William Thomas Martin of Nitro after his automobile struck two other cars on Lock Six road yesterday afternoon. He faces a county charge of driving while intoxicated.

Wiliam Thomas Martin Nitro Lock Six Road

Will Try for Licences At Huntington This Week

About 11 percent of applicants for barbers and beauticians licenses will be examined in Huntington this week by the state health department bureau, starting today.

Huntington State Health Department Bureau

Jeffersonian Club Elect Officers at Kanawha Hotel

The Jeffersonian club will elect officers tonight at eight at the Kanawha hotel. Miss Genevieve Starcher is the leading candidate for president, with George F. Parrish the current head of the state road commission.

Jeffersonian Club Kanawha Evieve Starcher George F. Parrish State Road Commission

Preachers Plan Birthday Bermon at Lick Branch Church

The Rev. Jess Thomas will preach a 4 special birthday Bermon at Free Will Baptist Church Lick Branch tomorrow night at 7:30. The program will include musical entertainment.

Jess Thomas Free Will Baptist Church Lick Branch

Ladies sponsor church event at Shepherd Chapel Memorial

The Ladies and Society of Shepherd Chapel Memorial Church on Walnut Street sponsor a special program at 7 30 tomorrow night. Miss Lillian Casio is president of the society.

Ladies and Society of the Shepherd Chapel Memorial Church Walnut Street Mise Lillian Casio Enclety

Guthries Return to Clarksburg After Welcome Visit

State Trooper E C Guthrie and his son Robert Lee Guthrie have returned to Clarksburg following a visit from Mr and Mrs M C Guthrie of Wyoming Street.

E. C. Guthrie Robert Lee Guthrie Clarksburg M.C. Guthrie Wyoming Street

West Virginia Briefs from Pankersburg to Fairmont

Small town briefs report a Spa worker dying at work from a heart ailment in Pankersburg, a miner critically injured in Webster Springs, a timber accident injuring a St Clair bridge worker in Bluefield, and leadership changes at Parkerburg Academy of Medicine and Fairmont Democrats. Other notes include a Clarksburg coal institute president, a Moundsville minister's anniversary, Lost Run field drilling, and Lewis county children’s home actions plus the death of Minnie Martin, Marion county timberman wife.

Fairmont Minnie. Martin Quillen J.1aretin Marion County Juimberman Worthington

Ickes Frames Human Welfare Policy in Annual Report

Secretary Ickes outlines conservation with emphasis on human welfare in the Interior Department annual report. He urges renaming the agency to the Department of Conservation and highlights actions on hospitals education health and safety for Negroes and Indians and research programs as a new deal for Indians.

Washington Ickes Roosevelt Department of Conervation Actuols and Office of Education Ming Health and Safety

Allied Artists to Plan Wall Today

Allied Artists association plans its annual ball with committee input today. The organization will sponsor an art mart at the American Legion today. The ball is scheduled for December 18 at the Ruftaur hotel.

Allied Artists Association Innanciation American Legion Ruft Aur

Opera discussion at Kenhawa Delphian meeting

The Kenhawa Delphian chapter will meet at Mrs J Henry Mesmer s Lee Street home at 1 pm to discuss Modern French Opera. Romania reports industrial output up about 4 percent from last year amid ongoing economic trends.

Kenhawa

May Name Head Of Chamber Today

A successor to S. P. Putter, former managing director of the chamber of commerce, is expected to be named by the board of directors at the Kanawha hotel at noon today. Putter resigned last week for health reasons. he had served as managing director and vice announced yesterday the 9 director. The piece also notes farm price indices and a decline in Norway cod liver oil production.

S. P. Putter cham=ber of commerce, ia Kanawha Putter Beenti Kedera Manevice Bet A& A West Virginia Reporting Bureau Iti Norway

McGinley Speaks At Charleston Elks Memorial Service

P. J. McGinley, past exalted ruler of the Wheeling Elks Lodge, delivered the principal address at Charleston Elks Memorial day services at the Shrine mosque. Rabbi Ariel Goldburg gave the invocation and M. K. Hearne presided as members marched from the lodge to the mosque for the ceremony.

P. J. McGinley Wheeling Elks Lodge Charleston Lodge Ariel Goldburg Virginia Street Temple First Presbyterian Church M. K. Hearne

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