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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

Page

10

Pageant at Charleston High School Draws Crowds

Several hundred students performed in the annual Christmas pageant at Charleston high school auditorium. The show featured Woodrow Wilson junior high, Roosevelt junior high chorus, Lincoln junior high glee clubs, Charleston high orchestra and chorus, Schubert club, Haydn ensemble, Jefferson junior high chorus, and a children’s chorus from multiple schools. Friday night pageant hosts South Charleston high school with cast from Blee clubs and local grade schools to follow.

Charlestonl High School Woodrow Wilson Junior High Schoo Her Roosevelt Junior High SC Lincoln Junior High School Charleston High School Schubert Club Haydn Ensemble Jefferson Junior High School South Charleston South Charleston High School Central Zorg Odell Vandalia Oskwood Grinde

Milne Family Kidnap Report From Philadelphia Is Not Verified

Milne the actor is reported by sources to be held by kidnappers in Philadelphia area, while relatives deny alarm or confirmation. The case crosses city and state lines with New York inquiries and a historic court battle over alimony and grandchild status cited in coverage.

Back That Speaks To Our Day Sermon Topic

The sermon invites reflection on divine reach to save the lost and the Father calling all people to listen. It stresses needing more than rules, a word of power to convict of sin, grant forgiveness, and guide beyond the grave to heaven, through God's Spirit and Christ’s words.

Word of God Gives New Birth and Life

The text cites biblical verses to assert that God's spoken word creates and sustains life and that faith in the Bible brings spiritual rebirth. It argues that the word abides forever and, when received, renews the heart and empowers the believer to become a new creature.

Christ

Steel Expansion Plan Announced For Ithurian Mill

A high cold reducing mill expansion in Aliquippa with 3 million dollars in capital expenditures already made and upcoming. Contract letting deferred until after the February meeting due to Securities Exchange Commission limits. The move follows a United States Steel program of 140 million dollars and reinforces Pittsburgh as the nation’s steel capital with the mill near the city handling about a quarter of potential production.

Ithurian Aliquippa Securities Exchange Commission Steel United States Steel Pittsburgh

New Deal Acts To Be Studied On Processing Taxes

Government argues the original farm act was valid and that amendments corrected improper delegation of power to set processing tax rates. Frank J. Wideman, assistant attorney general, will challenge contentions on behalf of the government.

Frank J. Wideman Pewer Secretary of Agriculture

Donnelly Widow Killed in Latrobe Car Crash

Mrs Joseph A Donnelly Catholic Daughters state treasurer dies from burns after auto collision. Inspector Munson says she was dragged from the flaming car by William H Sanford of Baltimore. Daughter Catherine Donnelly hospitalized in shock. she was escorting her mother from Pittsburgh.

Latrobe Joseph A. Donnelly Catholic Daughters of America Munson William H. Sanford Baltimore Catherine Donnelly Pittsburgh Atte ‘Ante

Politicking Amid Dissension At Party Convention Bid

Amid claims of dissension the Democrats and Republicans vie for the party convention. Leaders from Florida Georgia Texas Ohio and Missouri weigh locations in 1930s bid chatter noting Cleveland Chicago and Kansas City as possible sites and urging party unity under the 1932 platform.

Republican National Talmidges Atlanta Southern Georgia Repubblicans R. B. Creager Texas North Carolina Florida Virginia John £. Harris Thomas Jefferson South Walter F. Brown Ohio Joseph R. Nutt Cleveland

Nine Die as Flames Sweep Two Homes

Newton report lists three perished in a early morning house fire that destroyed two homes. Victims include Mrs. R. L. Barnett 87 and her son L. S. Barnett and housekeeper Mrs. Florence Collier. Neighbors watched helplessly as flames trapped victims before crews arrived. The Barnetts were found in bedrooms and bathroom respectively. the son appeared to have tried to warn his mother. Friends and authorities described perilous conditions as fire raged through debris and sleeping areas.

Moyds Harry Jolly Conservation Commission Newton R. L. Barnett L. S. Barnett Florence Collier

Brino's Counsel To Meet Today Over Case

Brino's counsel will meet today as the court of errors and appeals already refused him a new trial by unanimous vote. Attorney Rosecrans said it is doubtful the United States Supreme Court will reconsider its decision not to review the case. Another avenue may be a new trial granted by Justice Thomas W. Trenchard, who signed Hauptmann's death warrant Friday night potentially on newly discovered evidence.

Court of Errors and Appeals Rosecrans United States Supreme Court Court of Pardons Thomas W. Trenchard Hauptmann

Personal crisis reports fall as trade grows and business failures rise

Dr. Og burn notes a record decline in personal crisis reports alongside the rise of trade. He cites 1932 business failures at 155 per 10,009 firms then dropping afterward, with wartime conditions reducing unemployment and easing failure risks for business men.

Ogburn Inn Oyburn Europe

Seal of Confession Play Repeats At St Anthony School

The religious drama The Seal of Confession by Monsignor F. G. Holweck will be repeated at 8 15 tonight tomorrow night and Wednesday night at St Anthony editorium. The St Anthony Players directed by Anne Summerfield present with permission of The Catholic Dramatic Movement of Milwaukee. Cast includes Ralph Bourne Mrs R M Rynd Roger Hiersoux Mrs William Kessler Joan Rynd William Kirk W J Toussaint Rene Goffaux Edward Mills Robert Charon Madeline Imhoff C G Bradley O F McNulty N Schaffner Kathleen O Daniel Mary Birge Hazel Abraham and Margaret Kessler. Scenery by Paul Morgan and Walter Dale.

Seal of Confession St. Anthony Editorium F. G. Holweck St. Anthony Players Anné Summerfield Catholic Dramatic Movement of Milwaukee France Ralph Bourne R. M. Rynd R. A. Wiersteiner Roger Hiersoux William Kessler Joan Rynd William Kirk W. J. Toussaint Rene Goffaux Edward Mills Robert Charon Madeline’ Imhoff C. G

Party to Be Given At South Charleston

The J. C. class of the First Baptist church of South Charleston will hold a Christmas party at 7:30 tonight at Mrs. E. B. Harter’s home on Fifth avenue. ee Fink is now the favorite color for flowers in London.

South Charleston J. C First Baptist Church of E. B. Harter Fifth Avenue Fink London

Vice Inquiry Opens in Midwestern City

A midwestern city faces a vice inquiry into Sheridan club deaths, gambling, and bookmaking. Kennamer testifies self defense in a fatal shooting linked to an extortion plot, while Tyree Parks and George M. Hickory McCullough face murder charges for the club killings.

Vice Ias Kennamer Garrel Jpiter Ah Sil Muan Sheridan Club Pappan Stewart Tyree Parks George M.hickory McCullough

Death of Forrest A Melton Former Jailer and Police Chief

Forrest A Melton aged 22 of Dunbar died in a Charleston hospital last night. He formerly served as county jailer and for a short time as Dunbar police chief. Survived by parents Walter and Mrs Melton of Margaret Street Dunbar, three brothers and one sister. He led the Melton string band and was active in local politics. The Lincoln club of Kanawha County is to meet Thursday.

Forest A. Melton Dunbar Bur Charleston Noble Long Funeral Home Walter E. Melton Margaret Street Lawrence A. Melton Stanley E. Melton Belle Delbert W. Melton Cleo Melton O Dunbar Young Melton M.maroney Melton

Local Republicans to elect officers at January rally

Mattie Vi Lee hosts plans for participation in a rally of young Republican clubs at the armory in January. La Perenne Bolivia continues rationing necessities.

Mattie Vi Lee la Perenne Bolivia

Girl Scout Troop To Hold Christmas Party

Girl Scout troop No. 10 of Central Mr. E church plans a Christmas party at the church tonight at 7:30. Members and families are invited to attend the event hosted by the troop in the community tonight.

Mr. E. Church

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