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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1934

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Heiress barred from full trust income by delay in filing claim

Supreme Court rules Mrs Margaret W. Sweeney of Wheeling is only entitled to net income from her grandmother’s trust estate, not the entire income accumulated since 1915. The 1930 trust wealth totaled $1,445,864.73, with prior payments and court actions shaping her limited award and handling of past years.

Supreme Court Margaret W. Sweeney Wheeling Carolina C. Hughes Margaret W. Hervey Testalor Hughes Circuit Court

Fatally Injured At Silver Road Collision Near Newhouse Branch

Wilson Douglas died after a car battery, being pushed by Hoy Edens, was struck by a vehicle driven by LA Ramsey on a rural road near his Newhouse branch home. Ramsey was arrested pending investigation in the county jail. Douglas is survived by parents Sherman, three brothers Arthur Hubert Herschel, four sisters Alva Walker Derma Lee, all of Newhouse branch.

Snow and Cold Weather Christmas Forecast Across Nation

The Weather Bureau predicts a white Christmas for northern and Atlantic states with snow and cold weather Monday into Tuesday. The southern Atlantic states may see rain as temperatures drop. Light snow in northern Ohio valleys and parts of Tennessee with heavier falls later. Rain or snow tonight for many areas and a severe cold wave for the northern plains and upper Mississippi valley.

Washington Nick Znou Weather Bureau Atlantic Ohio Tennessee Ftnals Town Middle Wear Ature Northern Plains Aliassesippi

Gloria Vanderbilt Tours Stores in New York

Ten year old heiress Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt stayed overnight at her mother Gloria Vanderbilt’s home and joined a shopping excursion with her mother. They visited Fifth Avenue toy stores and browsed Christmas displays while crowds gathered outside the Vanderbilts’ East Seventies residence to glimpse the pair.

New York Gloria Vanderbilt Harry Payne Whitney Birs Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt 72Nd Street Gloria Mrs. Vanderbilt Supreme Court Louse Vanderaut Mrs. Whitney

Mob Crises Past as Shelbyville Oil of Guards Ends Riot Threat

Shelbyville on December 22 avoided renewed mob violence after four men were wounded earlier in rioting. National guardsmen and police kept crowds of 500 to 600 from attacking a Negro charged with assaulting a white schoolgirl. the courthouse had been burned in the turmoil.

Shelbyville Tenn Jouse

Virginia Adopts Fee-Free Justice System In State Counties

The Journal of the American Judicature Society lauds Virginia for abolishing fee-paid justices of the peace two years ago, deeming the system "working excellently." It notes optional adoption for counties with 6,000 to 20,000 population and certain incorporated cities, with trial judges supervised by circuit judges and four-year revocable appointments.

Virginia American Judicature Society Old Dominion West Virginia Commonwealth the Judicature Society The Ontario Justice’ of the Peace Oresty

Aides Split on Relief Spending for Public Works

Washington dispatch reports a six billion dollar spread among FDR aides over public works funding for the coming year. There is no consensus on the total with figures ranging from three to nine billion dollars and discussions hint at possible higher later if business improves.

Washington Ing Billon Dultora Jess Roosevelt Congress

Richberg Warns Publication Over Johnson Articles

Recovery coordinator Donald Richberg informs the Saturday Evening Post that it must accept full legal responsibility for any defamatory statements in General Hugh S. Johnsons forthcoming articles. He says the magazine was told by several people about a book of accurate information excerpted from the pieces, which he claims would be untrue and malicious if published.

Washington Donald FR. Richberg Saturday Evening Post Hugh S. Johnson NRA Richberg George Horace Lorimer Associated Press

Sweetest Girl in Memphis Awaits Death Courageously

In Memphis on Glenwood Street Marie Kerr a bedridden neighbor known for her kindness awaits her death after a bone infection led to amputation and relapse. Despite months of suffering she smiles and guides visitors while preparing a stenographic course and requesting Christmas gifts for others. The community mourns as doctors predict her time is near.

Memphis Rian Re Kerr Fintan Maria Kerr Glenwood Street Marie Florence Kerr Sclende

Saar Basin Occupation Continues Amid League Vote Hopes

In Saarbruck en December 22 1934 troops from Britain Holland and Sweden reinforced the League of Nations stance on the January 13 plebiscite. German and Saar authorities maintain a cautious but visible occupation with about 3000 soldiers crossing the border under German consent. The scene evokes memories of postwar Rhine occupation as press and public weigh the future status of the Saar.

Saarbruecken Saar Basin Rhineland Britain Holland Sweden Saar Naria League Sie Elusis Rhine Pierre Laval

Preview of Arms Plan Is Asked By U.S. Probers

Washington December 22 The Senate military committee seeks to control any proposed regulation of munitions profits while Nye and other members push for a full government monopoly. The Baruch committee may rewrite or disapprove administration plans, as hearings resume after Christmas with focus on nationalization and war profits.

Washington Bernard Baruch Reneine Nye R¢Nd Howee Oo Ideen North

Bonus Payment In 35 Offered As Compromise

Washington sources report a new soldiers bonus plan proposing $1.2 billion in cash payments to veterans. The scheme would pay certificates by 1995, shift dating to Armistice Day 1918, and allow maturation in 17 years, reducing interest compared with the Patman bill. Advocates claim it would save about $1 billion for the treasury while delivering cash to veterans, many of whom have already borrowed against their certificates.

Washington Dees Lst Buon Treasury Bonus Group

Airline Mail Plane Missing Near Louisville

A vanished American Airlines mail plane that departed Louisville at 2:30 pm with pilot Russell Riggs was not heard from after 2:52 pm. Ground and air searches, including four National Guard planes from Nashville, covered a wide arc toward Tennessee northward, but no trace was found by dusk.

Nashville Tenn Camp Bays Fort Knox Louisville Arene Shen Clouisville Russell Riggs National Guard Tennessee Planca 105Th Heal Paul Sloan Ate “Catron Wendell 'McCoy

Mrs A S Thomas Dies in Boston Hospital

Mrs Emma Nesserer Thomas wife of the late A S Thomas died last night at New England Baptist Hospital Boston following major operation Monday She was born August 19 1862 at Middleport Ohio aged 76 She moved to this city in 1881 and was active in First Methodist Church Survived by sons Frants and Ann Thomas Jr and William B Thomas of Cambridge sisters Mary Evans Lette Besserer brothers John W Besserer C F Besserer and W B Besserer Funeral arrangements were in Som pike and the service will likely be tomorrow the body to arrive in the city tomorrow morning

Emma Nesserer Thomas A. S. Thomas New England Baptist Hospital Boston Mass First Methodist Church Mra. Thomas Thre Non Frants Ann Thomas, Jr Ute City Willian B. Thomas Cambridge Mags Mow Mary Evans Mist Lette ‘Besserer Shin Citysores Brothers John W. Besserer Buenos Aires C.F. Besserer Middleport W. B. Besserer Elty Scarly

Churches to Celebrate Birth of Jesus Christ with Music

MEMPHIS Tenn Dec 22 Homeless babies top Christmas gifts need. Charities offer orphans for adoption with 28 children available and 125 inquiries from admirers. A department store aided by a second paper found homes for about 100 children. A boarding house keeper plans to borrow 14 children for the holidays to entertain students returning home.

Memphis Tenn Santa Claus Ewan Aeven Jone

Christmas Eve Observances In City Churches

Holiday services extend through Christmas Day with midnight mass, candlelight, and elaborate programs. Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches plan special music, pageants, and children's entertainments, including St Faul's Lutheran pageant The Message of the Christmas Carols at 7:30 this evening and a candle light service at 11:30 tomorrow night led by Pastor Hermon Mees Mey.

Pearl Sayre East Jesus Christ Cligdeaton Ye St Faol Lutheran Chirch Enger David Denti George E. Engle Mary Eltzabelhy Fruthy Meyer van ‘Kramer Abe Cehaiemany Waller George Guesple K Fruth Ro My Frincke Rice Walter le Inycharge Hermon Mees Dupre Roch Marie Auer Lin Gillespie Vance Wickoff Revessional Hark Herald Angels Jude

Soviet Moves To Avert Bloodshed In Manchukuo

Tokyo reports say Soviet infantry crossed into Manchoukuo from Siberia near Tungning south of Sulfenho to avert bloodshed. Soviet troops allegedly set up military equipment as Manchurian forces surrounded them. Reports vary on official confirmation and troop numbers.

Tokyo Rengo Tiwrbin Manchoukuo Siberia Vate Tungning Sulfenho Manchoukuutt Reng Et Manchoua Offica Athe Pitate Renga Sol Manchoukuan Plekso

Mrs Columbo Receives Cable Greeting From Son

Beverly Hills California December 22 A cablegram said Russ Columbo sent Christmas wishes to his mother Mrs Nicholas Columbo. The singer actor died September 2 from an accidental shooting. Her heart condition delayed disclosure of the tragedy. Carole Lombard and family reportedly concealed the death to spare her.

Beverly Hills Calif Russ Nicholas Columbo Russ Columbo Europe Columbo Carole Lombard

Guarded Nurse Betty Gow Route to United States

A relative says Betty Gow is en route to the United States under heavy guard aboard the Aquitania, with authorities in New York also taking precautions. The claim follows recent speculation and past fears about traveling to the U.S. amid the Lindbergh baby case.

Batty Gow United States Greenock Scotland Betty Lindbergh United Aquitania New York Sin' On Gaw Scottiahe Bruna Turhea Atauptana Southampton Neal Amer

Christmas Party Planned for wards at Camp Boone

The Vulture 1087, Society of Forty and Eight, will meet this afternoon to wrap presents and assemble baskets for the wards at Camp Boone. Captain Marsh’s staff at the camp is preparing for the event, with trucks from Yourlots polis aiding transport. Santa Claus will distribute gifts at 6:30 pm after a fireworks display, as Francis W. Turner coordinates welfare efforts. Child attendees, ages six to twelve from southern counties, wait eagerly for their first real Christmas party at the camp.

Committee of Vulture Society of Forty and Eight Camp Boone Yourlots Polis New John Brawley Legion Whitesville Santa Claus Attr Francis W. Turner Coun Merehaonta Charitaton Montgomery Clendenin

Mrs Hubbard Succumbs After Years of Illness in Charleston

Mrs Mary B Hubbard widow of R G Hubbard who died about five years ago died yesterday at her Broad street home after several years of illness. Born April 30 1888 she was daughter of Jacob Goshorn and Edith Honaker Gos horn pioneers of Charleston. She spent her life in Charleston and was president of Lewis Hubbard and Company Active in charity and church work and Sunday school at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church. Funeral tomorrow at eleven in Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church with interment in Spring Hill cemetery.

Mary B.'Hubbard R. G. Hubbard Broad Street Browne Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Spring Hill

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