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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1932

Page

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Soiens to Hold Conference To Plan Measures

Kanawha county delegates and district senator will meet to decide stance on Charleston city and county measures, including city manager plan, charter changes, department mergers, and salaries. They aim to push bills early in the legislative session with minimal taxpayer opposition.

Kanawha County Charleston House of Delegates Iscol Wythe Kamaeha Solons Avery Legislura

Beer Approval At This Session Seen

Washington December 74 news reports indicate congressional approval of a 2 percent beer tax is in doubt this session. Senate leaders expect the measure to be postponed until January as Norris chairs a committee meeting and many members depart the capital for the holidays.

Washington House Senate Roorer Norris Siondey Morris Dave Weston

War Debt Talks Reported by Ambassador Edge

Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Edge in Paris conveyed details of war debt talks with French Premier Paul Boncour. Boncour said no new proposals on debts were presented and discussed with Edge was preliminary before broader French needs align with creditor nations.

Edge Waskington Becrelery Stimaon Paris Paul Boncour Atutes Paul

Bus Held Up By Highwaymen Near Beckley

Four highwaymen hijacked a passenger bus six miles from Beckley on December 4. They forced the bus off the main highway onto a side road, robbed 32 passengers and the driver of about 200, then fled toward Charleston. State police and highway patrols across the route sought the car as officials of the Greyhound Lines in Charleston declined to release further details pending the bus’s arrival.

Beckley Charteaton Pud Charleston Ativotic Greyhound Lines

Roosevelt Vote Breaks Records

Roosevelt achieves a record popular vote with 80.74 percent and 472 electoral votes to Hoover’s 6. The Democratic candidate’s plurality is 1,052,520, short of the 1934 mark set by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Minor party candidates tally notable shares.

Washington Gus Hal Eel Branklin D. Rooeevetts Ina Hoovers Tearin Coeidge Dahon W. Davis Patt

Nurse to Wife Of Kat Carson Dies

Winnebago Nebraska December 34) Emily Fontenelle, wife of Kat Carson, a nurse of mixed Prairie and Pawnee heritage, died at a reservation hospital at age seventy years. She was the mother of twelve and tied by marriage to Fontenelle, a prominent figure in early days.

Kat Carson Winnebago Kentucky Emily Ile Pawnee Ingen Fontenuelle Carsom Mra. Fontenelly Page

Appointments Announced by New Kinawha Officials

Kinawha duchy government announces numerous appointments led by Judge-elect A. B. Alexander to juvenile court and probation positions. Assorted posts include Mrs Bing Whitehurst as assistant probation officer and Mies Go Lane Stern as court reporter and case worker. Sheriff Brece Andrews names chief deputies and other staff across Clendenin and Charleston districts with tax, recorder, stenography, and patrol assignments.

Kinawha Oduchy Alexander Court of Common Pluys and Juvenile Court Bing Whitehurst Mies Lane Stern Brece Andrews Clendenin Ise Pesterday Tra D. Dutis South Charleston Hawry W. Adame Clen Denin Seputys E. Ww. Snyder Wig Chimney F Wilkinson Charleston A. C. Martin Chelyan Malien Long Hurjey Mamrhoth Jefferson Washington Districts Page's Park 47

Newcomer to Appeal Contest With Attorney

Newcomer and his attorney Jean T Copentiarer will confer tomorrow on appealing to the supreme court from the county court’s decision in his bid for reelection over Abbott. Election returns by district show Abbott leading in several areas, while Newcomer trails in others across Charleston and surrounding districts. Page 6.

Jean T. Copentiarer Tha Kite Preme Hus Abbott Tulvelyna Big Sandy Abpost Newcomer

Lame Ducks Face New Year With Fear and Trembling

Washington in December braces for a huge turnover as March 4 looms. Many long serving officials face return to private life or new careers. A large share will pivot to law or business and several senators hint at future pursuits with no firm plans yet announced.

Washington Dec Initt Iy Congress Agareh Etva Service Etta Hoonawalt Hoover Curtis Anys Sanntoy Watson Indiane Republingn Jeader Senate Moses New Hampshire

Reassessment of Property Faces New Administration

A study argues for reassessment reform in West Virginia to offset a large tax loss and create fairer taxation. Joseph Webb cites misgivings about current administration efficiency and property expropriation, urging standardized valuation to align assessments with true values and boost state finances.

West Virginia Joseph Webb Sonal Civil Enginger Matic Alors Webb Roy G. Blakey University of Efinuoeote Pettiig

Back to Farm Movement Promotes Self-Supported Ventures

A 1892 report notes a back-to-the-farm trend with farm bred city workers, boosting grain and dairy production. Officials cite education, employment shifts, and small reinvestments in rural ventures as key effects. The effort aims for self sufficiency, with July to September activity on new enterprises and forest project links.

Satta Tworleers Apate

Music Will Mark Church Services Across Charleston

Church services in Charleston and vicinity will begin with special music and programs. Trinity Lutheran led by Rev A B Leamoet will open at seven, followed by other unmasiled selections and a 12 o'clock event. A joint vesper service at seven twenty will feature choirs and recitations under Turner, with additional performances at Bream Presbyterian and St John’s Episcopal.

Charleston Tor-Trinity Lutheran Church A.B. Leamoet Turner Ledgie Bream Christus Music Presbyterian ‘Church

Hope Fades For Trapped Miners

Warnings and prayers fill a town near a mine entombing several workers. Wives and children gather at the pit mouth while state mine officials urge calm and hope for escape as rescue teams prepare entry and hospital beds await survivors.

Hoover's fishing trip ends in luckless Christmas eve

OBSARAW ISLAND Ga Dec 24 President Hoover held a quiet Christmas Eve aboard the Sequoia yacht anchored off the coast. The president and party toured the deck and enjoyed a dinner featuring an oyster roast while gifts from the White House were prepared aboard.

Obsaraw Island Dackbess Tlehig Hoover Guidease Ota Losal Jena Waltot Ithe Deni Hyat Arid Tive H. N- Warry Bparieh Moe Chrietman Witto Mra. Hoover Savannah

Pope Proclaims Holy Year. Urges Expiation and Peace

Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI in a Christmas message proclaims a holy year from April 1982 beginning to mark Christ’s death centenary. He urges cessation of reparations talk and armament, asking the globe to turn thoughts to expiation and reform while expressing wishes for peace and world harmony.

Vatican Pius XI Bove Ponthr Peat Christman Hin Sarfons

Yule Party Held By Former Slaves

Atlanta reports a Christmas Eve gathering at Holmes Institute where elderly former slaves, their faces creased with wrinkles, sing old spirituals and celebrate by dancing and recalling memories. The piece notes African heritage and references gospel songs, urging readers to turn to fuller coverage on page six.

Atlanta Congo Galilee Jordan Jericho

Christmas celebration tragedy at Parsonstown creek

In Parsonstown a holiday gathering at a county school home ended when about 150 people fell into swollen icy waters. Mrs Suita Cart is missing and presumed drowned. seventeen men and women, plus children, were injured. Several rescuers aided others as they struggled to reach the creek bottom.

Parsons Suita Cart Smottier

Fishermen Home Gloucester Happy Gloucester Home

The fragment references Gloucester fishermen preparing for Christmas with claims of wages and pay. It hints at a caller discussing six months pay and a photo in a locket, noting seamen and crew wages as part of homecoming a fleet will come in for Christmas, with more on Page 4 Part 2.

Glocester Main Gloucester

Dentist Suspected in Elderly Woman Slaying

GT LOUIS December report says Chief of Police Josep Gerk suspects Dr Squire FP Bevier 60 the dentist who treated and argued with elderly Mrs. Miri Elder before her battered body was found in Bevier’s office. A note in the dentist’s trash implied a plan to die by river and a toll collector heard of a man leaping from the municipal Conway Bridge.

Louis Miri Jossphiing Stark Josep Gerk Squire Bevier Gerk Mississippi Conway Elder Missouri Supreme Count Dr. Bevier Gr.Bevier Serstchenom Blackmatler Gerk Braid

Pilgrims Meet in Bethlehem for Christmas Observance

The Associated Press reports a starry Bethlehem night 1932 years since Christ born as thousands gather near the Grotto to mark Christmas. Bells ring through the city as Christians join in prayer while families prepare for holiday celebrations around the world.

Associated Press Bethlehem Chaco George Beoma United States

Christmas Observances In Washington With Carolers And Feasts

Curtis assumes capital duties as ministers and officials celebrate a Christmas mood. Amidst midnight mass with French and English traditions, guests attend a party while carolers and a boar’s head display brighten the season.

Washington Dra Hoover Bequola Toray Curtis Bia Yarted Christman Washington’s Yale Iftom Doh Delattrese Guy Heave

Unique Presents Question Sparks Polite Gift Debate in Cleveland

In Cleveland during December 2011 a small boy asked his father if giving away Christmas presents is impolite. The exchange centered on how generosity is perceived and the etiquette of sharing festive gifts. Local observers discussed manners, cultural norms, and family values in light of the interaction.

Cleveland Fetty Dog Wirdén Wmall

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