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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1933
Page
5
Warden McCintic and state board members meet to discuss abandoning the prison expansion at Mountville. The governor’s backing is cited as essential. McCintic calls the addition wasteful and proposes a large penal farm on confiscated property to employ about 500 workers.
A fragmentary account recalls biblical scenes of Jehu’s rise and Jezebel’s downfall. Jezebel is cast against Joram and Ahabs line as Jehu executes the king and orders the queen cast from a window where she dies beneath his horses in a stark execution of prophetic prophecy.
Princess Margot remains imprisoned in her castle as chaos surrounds the rescue attempt. Detectives, dogs, and tense guards mark the scene while Vienna dismisses the guard and Dollfuss sends a special envoy to Blagenfurt. Margot keeps busy with needlework in a tower room.
The report outlines midwestern credit loosening for corn farmers with surplus stored in government warehouses. It notes tobacco production cuts to about 230.6 million pounds and expected $15 million aid to reduce production. France plans further tax hikes to reduce a 28 billion franc deficit, raising gasoline taxes and taxing foreign labor, while government salaries and lotteries face cuts.
Dorothy Dix offers etiquette guidance for daughters-in-law. She urges brides to start with love for the mother-in-law, avoid jealousy, and refrain from schemes to sideline her. She explains the bond between mother and son and notes the mother-in-law’s feelings at weddings.
John Halsey served as a first lieutenant in both the Spanish American and World Wars while based at Fort Myers Virginia. He was unmarried. Colonel Halsey arranged for burial in Lynchburg. Mr. Halsey was well known in Charleston for frequent visits and active Democratic work. He had many friends due to his affable disposition.
Treasury heads warn inflation fears ease with better business conditions and hope for a calmer currency policy. Congress leaders, including Speaker Rainey, urge a quicker program and tax gains. Officials discuss safeguards after leaks showing London gold price timing and private communications.
The NRA moves to enforce code compliance, with presidential approval expected soon for codes governing retail wholesale and manufacturing food. The industry will name a governing committee with government veto, while advertising rules end secret price lists and favored discounts. The farm administration faced a threatened walkout that could have forced government imposition of a code.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Samuel Stephenson at her Bradford Street home with Rev. Ernest Thompson officiating. The obituary lists active and honorary pallbearers and notes her community and church involvement. Also listed are the deaths of William Hagaman of St. Albans and Ralph Wayne Wallace, with service details, burial plans, and survivor lists.
Multiple obituaries list survivors and service details including Elkview residents Lottie Brump Stump and Andrew Jones, with pallbearers named for Brump Stump and services at Elkview Baptist Church and Harden and Barden shaping. Ruth Katherine Cline dies at 21 in Dunbar with parents and siblings listed. arrangements incomplete.
Lindberghs conduct a long survey flight from Para to Manaus aboard their plane. Anne handles wireless communications while officials greet a large harbor crowd in Para. They note clouds and rainstorms, pass Obidos, and fly along the forest heart over the Waiwal country with jaguars and other wildlife. The leg is part of an experimental Pan American line linking Manaus to the coast.
The colonel weighing return plans from Meneos faces a choice between resuming the homeward journey via Para or striking through northern Brazil and southern Venezuela toward Trinidad. A crossing of dense jungle would stretch over 800 miles, with rivers and lagoons offering seaplane landing possibilities, before continuing north to the Pan-American path through the Guler at to Trinidad and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Huntington, Dec 19. An investigation of the wreck of the Sportsman, a Chesapeake and Ohio fast train near Chillicothe, Ohio, Friday night will be delayed until injured crew members recover. E. G. Bock, general superintendent, said the men are seriously injured and cannot yet be interviewed. Three men were killed in the derailment: engineer Henry Gassett, a Huntington crew member, Harry Gresham, and an unidentified Negro.
About 50 needy Charleston children will be guests at a Christmas party organized by the Young Peoples Society of Randolph Street Baptist Church. The event, set for December 28 or 29, will announce the hour later. Children will be chosen without regard to color, race, or creed. Rev. Richard H. Beech, pastor, originated the idea and heads the planning committee with Mary M. Brown, Virginia Thompson, Druallis Bain, Graham Wilkerson, and Violet Che.
The article notes a plan to delay and vote on the federal child labor amendment, which would allow Congress to regulate employment of persons under 18. Clarence E. Martin opposes the measure as a former American Bar Association president. Senator Neely supports the amendment.
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