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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1932

Page

5

Kirkpatrick Sounds Outlook for Chemical Industry in 173397

S D Kirkpatrick editor of Chemical and Metallurgical Magazine addressed the Kenewhy Valley Section last night at Hotel Bulmer on futures of the chemical industry. He cited textiles agriculture iron and steel automotive and construction as major buyers of chemicals and urged innovation from research labs to sustain prosperity. He demonstrated new materials and packaging advances and highlighted the need for new products as old markets wane.

Kirkpatrine Kew York Chemical and Metallurgical Ragineering Kenewhy Valley Sgolaty Bulmer Kirkpatrick Charleston Chemiatea Vnsaw Aoalet B. Herth Winfield Scott FT. Crawford, Jr G. V. Scofield C. ©. Morth A. L. Dodge L. E. Hernson C. & Weleurth

Epidemic Not Evident At Virginian Colleges

Dr Warren Draper state health commissioner said no epidemic evidence in Virginia colleges despite 40 influenza cases at Washington and Lee University. Cases scattered, mostly mild, with Virginia Military Institute and others affected mildly. Christmas holidays set to begin with precautions to guard against influenza.

Richmond Warren ¥. Draper Washington and Lee University Virginia Bristol Esstarn Deason Roltings Francis Pendleton Gaines

Virginis Plans To Reorganise Counties

Local officials discuss state effort to reform county structures and consolidate duties. The governor urges counties to streamline tax collection and abolish the fee system, citing recent legislation enabling planned governance changes and the commission’s inauguration last year.

Virginis

Dr Botts Improves After Fall From Seaqoord Saturday

A patient identified as Dr Botts is reported to be improving after a fall from a seaqoord Saturday afternoon. The condition is described as improved, with no mention of additional injuries or treatment details.

Frestnces

Lawsuits Filed in Common Pleas Court Yesterday

Two suits were instituted in common pleas court yesterday. Grover H. M., Lively against May Live, and Sadie Harper against Sharies were named in the actions.

Eure Common Pleas Court Grover Lively May Sadie Harper Sharies

Marriage Licenses Recorded in County Clerk Office

Marriage licenses were issued by the county clerk to several couples. Names include Eli from Banawna County with Monin aged 91 and Thome, and Mariette Ornas James Ren aged 43 with Myrriette Wongsun Wars. Also listed are Willes Levisnee Hill 24 and Ina.

Tbe County Eli Banawna County Monin Ag, Thome Mariette Ornas James Ren Myrriette Wongsun Wars Willes Levisnee Hill Ina

Senate to Probe Bonus Army Riot and Labor Camps

The Senate moved to investigate the Bonus March eviction and Mississippi flood control labor camps. Senator McKellar proposed a five member committee to probe the eviction, while Senator Wagner urged a broader labor inquiry by the commerce committee. Smoot objected to immediate action and referred the measure to a committee.

Washington ThenSenate Iteglt Senate Committee McKellar Tenn Wagner New York Democrat Commerce Committee Smoot R Utd

Dry Deputy Danforth Assumes New Office

George T. Danforth returned from Hagerstown Maryland to assume duties as deputy federal prohibition administrator succeeding Capt. Walter P. King who was transferred to Honolulu. Danforth has moved his family to his new home on the 1500 block of Lee wires. Wickham who had been acting deputy during the past week returned yesterday to Richmond Virginia.

George T. Danforth Hagerstown Lila Walter P. King Honolulu Danforth Lee Wires Jobo Wickham Cdroinis Richmond

Birth Announced of Son Edward Jennings

Mrs A A Childress of sore HU announces the birth of son Edward Jennings yesterday at Meuiinn hospital.

A. A. Childress Sore HU Edward Jennings

Notaries Commissioned By State Official

Notaries public were commissioned yesterday by the secretary of state to CG Amick. Names listed include Mount Fope, J. E. Wiikineon, Wiliiameon, and B.3. Raynolde, Reynoldavine.

CG Amick Mount Fope J. E. Wiikineon Wiliiameon B.3 Raynolde Reynoldavine

Judge Maxwell Honored As Court Presiding Officer

The Kanawha County court notes Judge Maxwell’s retirement after a term with 130 decided cases and two Kanawha County matters. He joined the bench in 1028 after Judge Miller’s death and will be succeeded by Jo Ne Benna. The term featured a major reversal for Margie Bummers vs Automobile Insurance and an appeal on L V Koontz lease matter.

Maxwell William Hy Miller Lively Thie Court Jo Ne Benna Fai Kanawha Margle Bummers agMnet Automobile Insurance Company Hartford

Winnie Ruth Must Die Court Rules In Arizona

Winnie Ruth Judd must hang February 17 for the murder of Agnes Lefol in Phoenix. The Arizona Supreme Court denied her appeal, ending hope for clemency as she remains at Florence state prison. The case centered on a dismembered body shipment and jealousy motive, with trials focusing on murder charges rather than initial slapping incidents.

Phoeniz Ariz. Des Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona Supreme Court Florence Judd George W. P. Hunt Jane Edward Moeut Bee Indo-China

Little Hope Held For Recovery Of Kanawha City Boy

William Justice B. of Kanawha City was struck by an automobile Sunday night and remained unconscious in critical condition at Kanawha Valley Hospital. Doctors held little hope for recovery as his skull was fractured. The vehicle was driven by Hy7 Andrews of Whitesville. The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs NM Justices of Kanawha City.

William Justice Kanawha Valley Hospital Andrews Whitesville Justices Kanawha City

Four H Club Leaders Return From Regional Meeting

Four H Club leaders traveled from Agrooursville to a regional conference called by J. C. Kapp of Hinton the southern district agent of the agriculture extension division of West Virginia University. T. H. McGovran reviewed the year’s work in club projects and Miss Eleanor McClung led discussions on canning sewing and other domestic tasks.

Pour-Hetyp Jeaders Agrooursville J. C. Kapp Hinton The Agriculture Extension Division of West Virginia University T.H. McGovran Mise Eleanor McClung J. Oy Knapp Marie Niles Hinton Hartley West, Virginia Wolveralty AG. Middleton Point Pleasant Mason County Sarah Hill Morgantown Mayme Hall Ward Mise Hester Moore Hugheston Mabel Marke Elkview Hanawhe County

Officials Return From Martinsburg Hearing Over Water Meter Complaint

State health commissioner Dr W T Henshaw and colleagues returned from the Martinsburg public service commission hearing on the water meter installation dispute. Participants included state sanitary engineer HE 8 Tistale, public service commissioners Wade Coffaan and C Nethien, and reporter Edward Rook.

Martnsburg Public Service Commission W. T. Henshaw Martinsburg Henshaw Tistale Wade Coffaan C. 2 Nethien Public Service Edward Rook Commissin

Sixth game of Kiger-Donnally duplicate pamua at Ruffner

The sixth game of the Kiger Donnally duplicate pamua series will be played at 7 45 this evening at the Ruffner hotel as announced yesterday.

Ruffner Hotel

State road commission adds six workers for 1984 licenses

The state road commission announced that increasing applications for 1984 automobile licenses led to the hiring of six additional workers. The move aims to speed processing and manage rising demand for licensing services.

Walt State Road Commission

Roosevelt Fights Albany Legislature In Final Session

Governor Roosevelt faces a showdown with New Yorks Republican led legislature over his reform agenda in the extraordinary session. He signals readiness to press for drastic city and local government reforms and possible state receiverships to avert defaults, with conferences planned to advance key measures.

Roosevelt Albany Franklin D. Roosevelt New York City

Amy Johnson Tries To Beat Flight Record Again

In Benguela Angola Amy Johnson, British aviator, launched from here for Durla Cameroons on a flight toward London via Cape Town seeking to beat the London to Cape Town record. She aims to surpass her husband’s record by about ten hours, planning a four day, 17 hour 18 minute target.

Benguela Angola Africa Amy Johnson Iet Durla Cameroons London Cape Town Ler Moillaon

State Police Probe Rose Bush Thefts

State police investigated thefts of rose bushes from the rear garden of the Boverne mansion. Thieves took six bushes in two incidents, two on October 15 and two on November, with bushes removed intact, police said.

Boverne

Maynor Woman Charged With Slaying Husband

Macy Harper of Maynor is charged with fatally stocking her husband Bitoyt Harper at their home. Police say he was tired after threatening her. Harper was released on a $61,000 bond awaiting further hearing in Beckley.

Police Investigate Accidental Shooting of Marmet Child

Police continued investigation into an accidental shotgun shooting of eight year old Jack Massey Jr. at Marmet. He was struck in the chest leg and hand while at Henry Greens home where a shell ejector mechanism was being repaired. No charges have been filed against Green. Doctors reported the boy gradually improving though there was little hope for full recovery yesterday morning.

Green

Influenza Outbreak Strains Charleston Schools

City Superintendent F. %. reports 3,000 cases continued from page one with 149 of 440 pupils absent at Chamberlain junior high. Dr R A Ireland notes varing school totals as 1,200 overall. Robins School records 126 cases in 850 pupils. Health officials warn parents to keep sick children home as pneumonia concerns rise amid warm, changeable weather.

A. Hayhurst Chamberlain Junior High School R. A. Ireland Ety Echool Ireland Charleston Robins

City Traffic Committee Weighs Quarrier Street Parking

The traffic committee of the city council met with carrier representatives street merchants and property owners to discuss Quarrier street parking. It did not publish a decision but favored leniency on parking on both sides during certain seasons. The Port of London reported vessel tonnage totaling 36,074,956 last year.

Quarrier Atrest Quarriey Street Port of London

Man Charged With West Side Burglary Waives

Asher Reynolds, a 26 to 30 year old man from Bowling Green Kentucky, is charged with a west side burglary and waived to the grand jury in municipal court. Police broadcast a $250 reward for his arrest, noting weight around 100 pounds, dark hair and eyes, and a five foot nine inch height. He had worked at Kanawha Valley Bank since 1926 and recently remarried, living at the Birch apartments. Further investigations explored passport status and possible travel to other countries.

Britten Reynolds Charleston Towen Washington Bowling Green Kanawha Valley Bank Birch Pennsylvania Avenue Birch Street Reynold Iday Pilson West Side Garage George Aldridge George Boone Dawsor Dawson George Balam Robert Bailey

Assistant AG Ness R. Dennis Steed Returns to Duties

Ness R. Dennis Steed assistant attorney general recovered from influenza confinement at home in South Hills last week and has resumed his duties.

R. Dennis Steed South Hills

Jurors Dates Fixed by Intermediate Court Officials

Correction issued by Intermediate court officials fixes dates for the January term grand jury and petit jury. Grand jurors are summoned to meet January 3 and petit jurors to convene the following day. Also notes a lightning incident killing a flock of sheep near Viermont Ferrand France.

Petit Jury Mnset Viermont Ferrand

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