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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1933

Page

2

Kelley Play to Be Presented Tonight

The Christmas Nightingale is to be presented tonight and tomorrow at the Playhouse by The Children's Theater. World premiere, Polish peasant children, carols between acts, cast list released, performances start at eight with a 2 30 pm matinee tomorrow. Tickets at Coffey's or from cast members.

Childrens‘ Theater Playhouse Sara Spencer Children’s Theater Psa Sokolowsk Sokolowski Margaret Lindsay Curtis Davis Ada Belle Graves Michael John Sinclair Mother Ruth Koehn Henry Rowe Nightingale Clarence Moran Rider Trom Mary Floyd ‘Biesti Pan Pan Kowalski Kenneth Mouley Lilia Elizbeth Pitch Mary Lee Settle Stefan Philip Caplan Danak Ivor Bolarsky Coffey Cact

Congress backs dollar devaluation plan amid silver industry push

A congressional committee voiced strong support for a dollar devaluation initiative and urged additional aid for the silver industry. Lawmakers predicted action if the president signals encouragement, while White House aides and Treasury officials discussed the monetary program and surveyed the situation before any move. Governor Blick and Acting Secretary Morgenthau were among those in talks at the federal level.

Mittee Rainey Eaid Capitol Hill Hone White House Usw Morgenthau The Treasury Blick Federal Reserve Board J. F. T. O'Connor

Octopus Hoax and Bank News Split Across Dispatches

A chaotic report mixes an octopus hoax tied to a river theft with police pursuit of suspects and a failed burglary involving a barrel of film. Separate coverage notes Ro Saunders, a Robert Trice link, Boston shipments, and local arrests. The narrative shifts to New Deal era finance with statements from Governor Black Morgenthau and Roosevelt budget plans. Congress aims at liquor control, revenue, and recovery measures while Rainey predicts limited payroll relief. The American Legion holds a state conference for district reps as Sons of the Legion prepare events.

Kimani Ross Saunders Felice Anies Robert Trice Chy John Woovler EB. N. Stuek Boston Chris Rucona Slack Street Ld ‘Price Sitel Christyas

Roosevelt Outlines Non Intervention Policy

The document quotes Roosevelt praising Wilson and outlining a policy against armed intervention. He urges maintaining constitutional governments domestically and viewing regional stability as a continental concern. He cites the Montevideo conference’s success and stresses the League of Nations as a framework for international dialogue and peace.

Mangina W Wilson Wilson Roosevelt United States Cuba Nicaragua Acme United States of North America Reput Montevideo North Central Cordell Hull League League of Nations

Naming Helsley to Job As Fish Culturist Is Premature

Cheek and officials discuss Helsley potential appointment as fish culturist with caution. The exchange references Hatchery Ridge and a broader context of postwar armament reduction and world peace cooperation while noting hesitance about membership and political alignment.

Helsley Cheek Re League

Surrender Of Continued Frontage Ly And Gold Hoard Order

The article discusses a new order imposing fines for noncompliance with gold hoarding limits, the federal government’s gold stock figures, and the Reconstruction corporation’s purchases. It notes Morgenthau’s five exceptions to the hoard restrictions, the mint price for bullion, and banks’ reserve holdings, with implications for devaluation rumors and treasury receipts. The report cites a York federal court ruling on who should have issued the original order and outlines the distribution of monetary gold across reserves and banks.

York Treasury Morgenthau Reserve Books Reconstruction Corporation Alaska United States Morgent Bau Federal Reserve Banks Ated Fitel Hae

Government asks for more funds in PWA program

The PWA program faces possible requests for up to 1.875 billion dollars as year end approaches. December figures show 401.242 million spent, with November 283.514 million, October 104.11 million, September 124.0 million, August 198.85 million, and July 75.352 million. The fiscal year total reached 1.094.068 billion, with 321.326 for public works, 535.28 for construction, and 87.642 for works administration. The deficit topped the one billion mark before Christmas, reaching 1.089.010,28R on December 21. Receipts were 145.206,112, surpassing ordinary expenditures of 1.947,297,744. President Roosevelt is focused on ensuring government income matches or exceeds general expenditures.

Public Works Corporation J Works Administration Preelden Roosevelt

West Virginia Banks Public Comment on Roosevelt ties and NRA impact

In West Virginia he praised Roosevelt and said the coal code under NRA has aided the industry. He denied plans to seek any office, stating he has never been a candidate and would return to private life, while stressing support for helping banks recover.

Enaurnan Anid Hun RF. C Wish Inston Mie R.fl West Virginia Roosevelt NRA United States Oy Ike

Lost Witness Van Pelt Narratives At City Station

Capt Hyan described Van Pelt as the missing witness in the Wiaekoop case arriving by cab at the station. He claimed abductors took him to a lakefront hotel, treated him well, and later forced him to hire a cab back to Filmore station. Berget, his landlady, cited December 17 in Tromheada.

van Pelt Hyan Anmdunerd Wiaekoop Filmore Vast Pelt M Berget Tromheada

Alumni of V. P. I. dine at Daniel Boone hotel here

Virginia Polytechnic Institute alumni from Charleston and guests attended a dinner at the Daniel Boone hotel Thursday evening with dance numbers and musical entertainment led by Paul B. Day. The program showcased Stanley Gill W F Schadel and Harry Darideon in song and tap dance with recitations by Charles Stewart. The guest list included clergy and many local families and friends of VPI alumni. The Irish Free State will protect Teharies from foreigners.

Charleston Virginia Polytechnic Institute Daniel Boone Hotel Paul B. Day Stanley Gill W. F. Schadel Harry Darideon Zotse Reeder Margaret C. Reeder Charles Stewart Paul 2. Day R. E. Whittaker E.W Hutchinson Malcolm R. Price F. E. Wiseman Duncan Holsclaw Theal H. Tompkins John W. Ayers, Jr Hugh K. Motterheard Charles Hoult George Sodayo C. J. Hunter Geraldine Noel A. P. Musser A. R. Meriideth J. Kerran M. Jennings Mac, Robinson B. Stanley Gill Harry L. Davidson Margaret O. Reeder Doise Reed Irish Free State Teharies

State Commander To Be Speaker at South Charleston Meeting

State Commander Hubert Bilis will speak at the South Charleston Legion post meeting at 8 tonight in the US Naval Ordnance plant administration building. J W Wilson leads the local chapter with all district No 8 members invited. Welfare and membership drive reports are due. arrangements include Mumphreys Cranatan Gallett Bryan and Haan. Refreshments and music are planned.

Hubert S. Bilis Andar Erlack South Charleston The Legion United States Naval Ordnance Plant Woo C. Mumphreys J. D B. Cranatan al C. Gallett Ro Dy Bryan A. E. Haan Rae Si

Notable Ocean Tragedy Amid Lake Michigan Storms

A steamer Missed two days crew of three located a scrooner towed to safety as a deadly snowstorm plowed the Midwest. Bodies found among dozen aides and victims, while the Adirondacks faced blizzards and temperatures plunged. Chicago hit 92, New York city faced record cold, and forecasts expected more frigid weather across the region.

Nmardh Dee Lake Michigan Chicaso Stlety Tad Adirondacks Roagy New York City Chicago Midwest St. Paul

Deputy Seeks Identity Of Man Found in Putnam

Special to The Gazette reports Deputy Sheriff C A Henderson of Putnam County seeking identification of an elderly man found near railroad tracks Sunday near Hurricane. The unidentified man, about 85, described as five feet tall with a heart tattoo on his right arm, wore a blue serge suit, blue and white striped shirt, dark brown eyes and hair. Items in his clothes include a Gazette page from October 31, 1933, a safety razor and blades, coal company store ad on yellow paper, and a small black pocket comb.

C. A. Henderson Putnam County Boman Morag Heck-Allen Hurricane the Gazette

Obituary Notices for Mrs Pan nie Cox and Ida Eley

Obituary notices report the 2:10 pm service for Mrs Pan nie Cox of Second avenue at Ebenezer Baptist Church after dying Tuesday.Survived by husband Alfred and a son, a daughter Ada Co. Interment in Spring Cemetery. Also listed is the death of Ida Eley 36, wife of Charles Eley, with sisters Ella White Annie Muff and Francis Collier as survivors. Ronald Perry Sheets, infant son of Mr and Mrs William Sheets, died December 4. funeral services were held under Rev Carl Morris and interment at Taming Cemetery.

Familie Cox Ebenezer Baptist Church Pannie Cox Second Avenue Ida Tiley Ida Eley Casrlés Eley Ella White Annie Muff Francis Collier Sheets Ronald Perry Sheets William Sheets Obrion Carl Morris Ivydate Taming Cemetery

Gasoline Price Crisis Sparks Island Strike Rally

A planned inspection trip was abandoned after officials warned for safety and wall strewn roads. A crowd gathered outside the mansion as Acting Governor Horton and Longs heard protests against gasoline prices. Manuel Martinez Ruz, ex-employee and strike chair, urged Long to press firms to lower prices immediately amid monopoly accusations.

San Juan Plaza Zo Trner Antonis H. Suarez San Juan Horton Longs Manuel Martinez Ruz Answar Long

Needy Children Feted by West Side Baptist Church

About 450 children from needy families were hosted at Randolph Street Baptist Church where a pageant and Christmas gifts were provided by the Young People Sword club. Each child received a bag with fruit, nuts, candy, cake, and cookies. Boys got a toy naboon and girls a small doll. Donations came from 30 Charleston stores, presented by John Britton, Charleston chief of police, and Captain Ruth Gibbs of the Salvation Army. The Sword club led by Rev. Richard Beech organized the event.

Randolph Street Baptist Church Young Peoples Sword Club Charleston John Britton Ruth Gibbs Salvation Army Richard Beech

McGuffey Program Tonight At Bartlett's Funeral Home

The McGuffey club meets at 7 30 tonight at Bartlett's funeral home on Tennessee. Readings and recitations from the old McGuffey Teachers will be featured and Frank Hardette will speak. Also notes on a Persian royal luxury item costing 125000 with jeweled switchboard and wheel.

McGuffey Club Bartlett Tennessee McGuffey Frank Hardette Shah of Persia

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