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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1935
Page
9
Virginia session of CEC sector heads concluded with a dinner last night at Kanawha District Headquarters. District commandant Waldron and Col W ee Sean ba advised on the state wide CCC camps and the late building program, expected to begin December 15.
F Witcher McCullough urges approval of women’s work projects in West Virginia to the Works Progress Administration in Washington. He seeks to obtain funds to provide jobs for women and a larger state quota of WPA work, while NEC officials discuss coordination of federal recovery efforts. Leslie Moore travels to Washington to push funding to rebuild Spencer High School and a stadium.
Indiana Budget Director B N Brennan visited West Virginia to study its central mailing unit. He met Capitol postmaster Charles Gott and state budget director Frank Horn, noting Indiana could create a similar unit by executive order. Estimated Indiana statehouse mailing costs approach $100,000 annually against West Virginia’s $372,000. Brennan noted he is the first state budget director.
Miss Pauline Morris reviewed her recent Chicago visit during a Kanawha College assembly. She attended the National Four-Club congress and met university officials over luncheon with Miss Forcen, secretary to the social advisor Mrs Carr. She praised the Chicago chapel gift from John D Rockefeller Jr and noted the six story chemistry building.
City Col. Leroy Leon resigns as division sales manager of the B Lorillard company effective last Saturday and plans to enter Baltimore brokerage. He has 17 years with the firm, mostly in this division. C A Manesy named temporary sales manager. permanent successor to be announced around January 2. Miss Morris visits university events and Electro Lux delegates with 1300 students from 44 states and Canada. Secretary Wallace meets delegates at the university banquet and dance at the Hotel Stevens.
Washington reports that M L O Neale, WV FWA director, could not extend the December 15 start date for PWA projects. He was told to submit details on each project for a decision after bids were rejected as too high and other reasons.
Brothers of F A Boone Daniel Boone DB W Boone and James Boone defended in federal court against widow Tola A Boone. They deny influencing the deceased to sign contracts while not of sound mind. Plaintiff sues Equitable Holding Co and others for dower and estate interests amid numerous judgments from 1930.
The hearing on C R Pentrock charged with manslaughter and reckless driving in a fatal collision with E E Humphrey’s auto was continued until Monday. Thomas Stephenson, charged with reckless driving and failing to stop, was fined 25 dollars. Sears Barrett was fined 25 dollars for destruction of property, and Richmond was fined 10,000 dollars.
A West Side business association named a committee led by Dale Thomas to investigate WPA activities. They adopted a resolution urging city officials and local chambers to support building a West Side high school.
The Burnwell Parent and Teacher Association met at Burnwell Community Hall for an evening session. Dana Fr. Ervin and Joseph Savills spoke on school matters. East Banke High School representatives attended with M. E. Hurley. The Burnswell Grade School rhythm band provided music and refreshments were served.
Business leaders gathered at the Daniel Boone hotel in Charleston to back forming a West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce. Fred O. Blue outlined natural resources and benefits, while speakers stressed statewide spokesman needs and legislative insights. A Wheeling group endorsed it in a separate session, naming a committee to attend Charleston’s December 19 organizing meeting.
William H. Williams has just received an honorable discharge from the United Army. He is visiting his father, Sergeant Lloyd Williams, the army recruiting officer. Williams recently returned from Hawaii where he served two and a half years as a private with the air forces.
Celia Ann Smith of Charleston won the eighth Shirley Temple doll in contest No. 8. Judges praised her letter as the best submitted that day. The Gazette will publish the contest No 10 winner Thursday with potential grand prize of 20 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Smith on Mary street announce the birth of a daughter Lona Luthers on Wednesday December 4. Mrs Herbert Pauline on Bele avenue announces a daughter Ana Ann Marie born Friday December 4. Mrs Pauling, formerly Miss Wilms Murphy, and Neal Taylor of Morris street announce the birth of a son yesterday at St Francis hospital.
The recreation club meets tonight at eight at Stock at the Centen In, Shrewsbury Street, to make plans for a formal opening.
Vandalia school parents and teachers association teams with Sunnyvale Farm Women’s Club to host a 7 30 pm December 26 benefit at the school. Proceeds fund food baskets and toys for needy community families and children. Plans were set at Friday’s meeting with Mrs E D Peal as president naming a committee to organize the event.
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