Ten Convicts Freed by State Christmas Pardon List
Ten convicts received clemency as Christmas gifts yesterday with release slips signed by Governor Kump who also resumed pleas for 121 others. The parole list includes W. A. Church of Wood County sentenced 1936, Leonard Burrows of Calhoun County 1934, Joe Smith of Mercer County 1934, Frank Simpson of Preston County 1931, Jessie Bowles and Jasper Bowles of McDowell County 1934, Albert Lantz of Hardy County 1933, and Robert Jones of Kanawha County among others awaiting release.
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Kump
W. A. Church
Wood County
Leonard Burrows
Calhoun County
Joe Smith
Mercer County
Frank, Simpson
Preston County
Jefsie Bowles
McDowell County
Jasper Bowles
Albert Lantz
Hardy County
Robert Jones
Kanawha County
Hope for Lower Fire Premiums Held by Chamber
The Charleston Chamber of Commerce committee urged a fire premium reduction after a meeting with Fire Chief J L McLare. They will study national board recommendations and may ask city council to permit authorities to condemn and remove fire traps in the city. The group entered the 1934 inter-chamber fire waste contest and must submit proper information by March 1. A trench silo will be dug on a slope to drain surface water, per farm experts.
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Charleston
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
National Board of Underwriters
J. L. McLare
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Charleston Chamber
Eagle Scout Robert Johnston Earns Eagle Badge
Ig Eagle Scout Robert Johnston son of Mr and Mrs Ross B Johnston of Hubbard court and a member of troop No 5 Boy Scouts received an Eagle badge at the merit badge show held at the Armory. He holds numerous merit badges including faithfinding first aid personal health public health Civics safety pioneering swimming camping cooking athletics bird study life saving zoology first aid to animals reading handi craft chemistry bugling fire manship scholarship metal work automobiling dramaties leather craft reptile study aviation car pentry wood carving signaling electricity and machinery He was also a jamboree scout.
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Robert Johnston
Ross B. Johnston
Hubbard Court
Boy Scouts
Armory
Police Seek Thieves in Store Robberies
Police last night sought thieves who burglarized two West Charleston stores early yesterday morning. About $20 in cash was stolen at Star Auto Parts on West Washington Street and a pistol cigarettes and about $2 in cash were taken from Bailey and Bailey at 1600 block of Seventh Avenue.
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West Charleston
Star Auto Parts Company
West Washington Street
Bailey and Bailey
Seventh Avenue
Chamber Plans Bridge Study for Virginia Street Extension
Col C P Fortney with Charleston Chamber of Commerce presented four extension options for the South Side bridge into Virginia Street to the fairs committee. A sub committee chaired by J M Clark will meet December 23 to prepare a report. A second sub committee will study disposal of the current city incinerator and stables. Ancient Highland games are being revived in Scotland.
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Col. C. P. Fortney
South Side Bridge
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Street
Quarrier Street
Dickinson
Clark
J. M. Clark
Colonel Fortney
Sam Sloman
E. Matthews
R. L. Smith
C. Bernard Gates
C. A. Robinson
Governor to Address Parkersburg Jackson Day Dinner
Governor Kump accepted yesterday an invitation to address the Parkersburg Young Democrats club at a Jackson Day dinner. Ralph Hartman state secretary of the Young Democrats said about 30 clubs will have special programs that day including Huntington Charleston Wheeling Williamson and Bluefield.
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Kump
Parkersburg
Young Democratic Club
Ralph Hartman
The
Young Democrats
Wuntington
Charleston
Wheeling
Williamson
Bluefield
Lias and Others Held After Troopers Smash Numbers Room
Nine teen men including William Ties posted bonds after a state police raid on an alleged numbers headquarters in Wheeling. Troopers used axes to break in, finding a blackboard and sales slips but no money. Five safes remained unopened as officers described the raid.
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Wheeling
UPI
William
Bill" Ties
Missionary Circle To Sponsor Concert At First Methodist South
The women of First Methodist South sponsor a concert this evening at eight. Charleston Premiere male chorus will perform a cantata and a Christmas carol program. Mrs Consydes, Radford, Harries sing. organ and piano duets by Mrs Spradlin and Miss Lindsay. Pastor Rev John W Pearson oversees.
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First Methodist Church
South
Charleston
Frank Consydes
Carl Radford
Evan Harries
J. J Spradlin
Margaret Lindsay
W. F
Life Insurance Firm Loses Two Verdicts in Court
Two plaintiffs won judgments against the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in common pleas court. Herman L. Main was awarded 243 dollars and Herman French ore un PRE received a verdict of.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Common Pleas
Herman L. Main
Herman French Ore UN Pre
Five Wills Filed in Probation by County Clerk
The county clerk received five wills in probation yesterday. Names include Malcolm Dooley Reed with Myrtle Dooley as executor and M C McLaughlin Nitro with Clarente McLaughlin as executor. Australia may have a law limiting importations.
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Malcolm Dooley
Reed
Myrtle Dooley
M. C. McLaughlin
Clarente McLaughlin
Australia
Mathews Seeks Bids For South Side Bridge Bonds
City Manager M. R. Mathews announced plans to receive bids for printing the new South Side bridge bonds after legal work by City Solicitor Philip H. Hill. The state is expected to purchase the issue. An actress in Paris has dyed her hair purple.
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M. R. Mathews Yessterday
New South Side
Philip H. Hill
Paris
Doan's Pills Advertised for Kidney Relief
Medical ad claims kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes that can clog with waste. It warns of backache, leg pains, and swelling, urging Doan's Pills for relief after 40 years of use.
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Doan
Pension Group to Meet at Court House This Evening
The Townsend old age pension group will meet at 7 30 tonight at the court house. Addresses will be given by Dr E H Thorton state organizer and Frank Newman president. Cuba is buying 100 times as much American rice as a year ago.
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Townsend Old Age Pension Group
Court House
E. H. Thorton
Frank ©. Newman
Arr
Cuba
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