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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1933

Page

2

Election Held By Christian Youth Conference Elects Officers

George Quisenderry Hinton was elected president of the Young People's state conference at the First Christian Church. Margaret Hassnter was named northern district vice president and Clarence Greenleaf southern district vice president. Anna Cheese man Charleston named secretary. Officers serve two years. The conference planned two meetings in 1934, with dates to be set later. Speakers included Rev. W. H. McKinney, Miss Leone Gillette, and John W. Harms. The Lynchburg Bethany conference closed with a communion service and the main event ends this afternoon.

George Quisenderry Hinton Voung Penople Margaret Hassnter New Martinsville Clarence Greenleaf Cherieston Anna Cheezeman Charleston W. H. McKinney Uniontown

State Moves Continued Brow Page 4

Legislative leaders puzzle over public funds as districts push for longer school terms and state aid. Governor Kump orders state police to back local units, while Tax Commissioner Fox halts levies pending legislature action. Lawmakers plan new tax bill to meet court limits and debt payments as Germany plans large flax cultivation.

Trent Carlstrons Supreme Court Kump John H. Hatcher Zn Pet Hatcher Uberal Shingleton State Police Department Ae State Fox Tulsay J. M. Hiner House Germany Charleston Supreme Cour Drenter USN Charleston Hespitat Ahey

Notable Social Round At The Greenbrier And Area

White Sulphur Springs social notes recount luncheon at The Greenbrier from Cheyenne Pa guests Col and Mrs Frank K Hyatt and Mr and Mrs James Achiiere Dunlap. Attendees include George L Miller of Covington and William Likes Jr of Covington. A charity tea for Community House at Craighcourn Evanston Ill drew A Garrison McIntock Arthur Day and others. Final benefit dance and midnight swim to cap the children's party week.

the Gazette George L. Miller Covington Va William Likes, Jr Covington WIM Frederick ¥. Brewster New Haven Conn Arthur H. Day Pine Orchard J. Bentley Squier New York

Notable Kansas City Capes Bandit Underhill Captured

Southwestern identified as Raymond Roe alias Ralph Rowe a beauty parlor operator Eva Mae Nichols and Underhill’s wife the former Hazel Hudsor. Roe wounded as officers fired, Underhill grabbed a pistol as Galvie peered through a read window and shouted Stick ’em Up Wilbur. Wounded woman likely died. Bandit’s wife wore diamonds when taken to hospital to see her husband. Officers recovered 65300 pounds of Franklin Tille trust funds from the outlaw’s clothing. Underhill’s capture follows months of pursuit. one convict remains at large Richard T Gatitas Hot Springs Ark. Memorial-day escapees recaptured or killed. Underhill known as the Tri-State Terror for crimes across Oklahoma Kansas Missouri. He escaped from the Kansas penitentiary last May 20 with Harvey Bailey.

Raymond Roe Ralph Rowe Eva Mae Nichols Underhill Hazel Hudsor Roe Pssta J Galvie Wilbur Womin Ruiguane Dadernill Anorrill Franklin Tille Ane ‘Trust Co Kentucky Frank Smith Kansas City Union Station Undertil Kansas Richard T. Gatitas Hot Springs Ark T Iynage Ee Tavis Wother’Treauves George Nash Konawa Bhawnee Underhil Nichols Seminole Okla Unders Tri- State Dullet Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Penitentiary Merle Colver Wichita Kans Harvey Bailey Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary Charles 1 Uraehel Oblanors City Olf Rallioneire

Judges Debate Compliance With Constitutional Limits

Judges Hatcher Woods and Maxwell dispute how far state finances may stretch under constitutional constraints. The majority calls for nuanced guidance to legislators while preserving legality, with proposals to increase school funding and maintain roads amid funding debates.

Hatcher Jonelal Aldo Lamtmit Hatcher and Woods Maxwell

Indictments Returned Over Lioyd Warner Lynching

Eleven indictments were returned by the Buchanan County grand jury in St. Louis Missouri late today. The panel recommended removal of Sheriff Otto Theisen and police department members who yielded to the mob in the lynching of Lloyd Warner, a Black man.

ST. Louis Der Lioyd Warner Buchanan County Otto Theisen

West Virginia Faces Prohibition Fallout and Court Conflicts

The Supreme Court challenges relief programs and state alcohol laws as West Virginia endures a year of legal battles. Central issues include federal jurisdiction over shipments, county debts, and emergency relief funding while political tensions ripple through Democratic factions and notable figures.

Funeral notices and obituaries mix across a chaotic clipping

A provincial Irish style of notices lists funeral services for Alexander Samples at two, with survivors including Mrs Ans Brew tun and Martha of Prociens. Other items record deaths in Paxton and Walvnr Nester, Dewey Master, Emma Clawson, Len, and several unnamed families. The page also notes a political upheaval with the premier’s death and a roundup of protesters. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and grandchildren, with interments at local cemeteries and services held in various churches.

Alexanter Prociens Ans Brew Tun Rand Martha Mas Ite Givens Paxton Ewe Paxton Walvnr

Special Section Sunday to Show Progress in the Kanawha Valley

A Sunday special highlights progress in Kanawha Valley with local projects and civic plans. It notes community efforts, upcoming events, and regional development led by area officials and organizations. The piece emphasizes growth initiatives, infrastructure updates, and public interest in regional improvements.

Kanawha Valley

Mrs Rivle Bowie Obituary This Week

Mrs. Rogue Bowie widow of Jaye Jon Syme Hugue died recently in Charleston. Funeral services held at St John's Episcopal Church at 2:80. Surviving are six children, two grandchildren and three brothers. Pallbearers include nephews William H. Patrick and others. Burial followed at Inter Ligigheth Spring HYD cemetery.

St. John's Rivle Bowie Brocka Street Fred Theev John DD Lo Ottietete Ligigheth Spring Hyd Rogue Jaye Jon Syme Hugue Charleston Gundchildren William H. Patrick Atefred S. Patrick George S. Patrict Frederick W. Gram Rutiner Re Payne Henry R. Couch Alredo Lovell Walter B Brooks Ricumond

State budget crisis and calls for constitutional reform

A historical speech discusses waste and extravagance in public office, urging constitutional revision to preserve orderly government. It notes counties cannot pay debts and questions grants to sustain local government. The speaker urges equal treatment, tax reform, and continued support for schools and roads while avoiding debt. The address emphasizes duty of coordinated branches to uphold rights and a stable government.

Kent Sww

Banquet at Sucestan Milling Company Held At Plant

Banquet of the Sucestan Milling Company last night drew about 150 employees and guests to the Morris street plant. Frank Wellin directed the program with musical selections by well known musicians. G Davis presided, with talks from department heads praising plant spirit and cooperation and speeches on leadership, profitability, and future planning.

Sucestan Milling Company Morris Street Franks Wellin Tharveys G. Davis Cancer Toaktmaster Arhur Dayton John Laing Suc S. P

Local Schools Board Extends Christmas Vacation

The board of education met at Thomas Jefferson Junior High to discuss county fiscal strain from a Supreme Court tax decision. A motion to extend the Christmas recess to January 15 was approved as lawmakers consider available funds and repair projects under the administration plan.

ChrMeston Board of Education Thomas Jefferson Supreme Court J. W. Parris Clengendl Vivid Works Administration F. M. McCanthny Chesapeake Junaui Nausty Wag Sehual Thougle Fertig Hoola Trent Sone Herons Ke Pyem

Remonetization plan aims to cut gold content and adjust values

A 1920s proposal outlines lowering gold content from 1 pound to 128 grains and redefining the monetary base. It describes Treasury measures to maintain purchasing power at 1926 price levels, with intentions to stabilize currency circulation and regulate reform amid price shifts.

Dy Tex Treasury

Fragmented OCR summary of New Deal era notes and dates

A garbled OCR fragment lists 1930s policy items with dates and incomplete names. Mentions include the Home Loan Bank refinancing authority, the National Recovery Act, public works funding, industrial codes, constitutional amendments, and Prohibition era references, all scattered across June to October entries.

Terres Bhp Shy Ang Houds Congress Crater He Home Loan Bank Board Soren Hairy Iwber Roosevelt Ranneveit

Denver Gambling King leaves 1.9 million for relief fund

A will filed today in Denver provides a legacy of 1,900.6 dollars for an aged relief fund. The bequest aims to aid aged men and women and to educate worthy boys and girls in the country of his birth.

Denver Dugoslavia

Parent Teacher Club Meeting Planned at Lingetin High

The Parent Teacher Club at Lingetin High schedules an eight o'clock Wednesday meeting in January at the school. Mr. Clyele and Mrs. HB. dpenegrare are listed as speakers. A new West Sule Ab schol is to be discussed. Live meeting minutes and attendance details are announced for public view.

Lingetin Fuer High Clyele New West

Bank Insurance plan and federal guaranty fund outline

A proposed permanent guaranty fund would be administered by a federal corporation named the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp with three directors. The fund would start with about 480 million dollars and be backed by subscriptions from the U S Treasury the Federal Reserve banks and participating banks. Subscriptions are described as nine percent of their loan portfolios to be verified by the Insurance Banks have paid portions of capital with the balance due on call. The item also notes a German force and Brazilian territorial army figures in a separate mention.

2 Corporation Federal Depore Insur- Ace Corp U. S. Treasury Federal Reserve Banksy Germaie Remy Tiubain Brilians Aga

City Building Permits Rise In December Totaling 349 751

Building Inspector George Hendricks reports December issued permits and costs surged to 349 751, the highest monthly total of 1933. The year’s permits reached 268 167 with monthly figures showing varied activity from January to December, including large costs in July and September.

Water City George Hendricks

Al Smith Celebrates Sixty Birthday In New York

New York on December 30 reports that Al Smith marked his sixtieth birthday by wearing a brown derby and overcoat, smoking several big cigars, reporting to his office in the Empire State Building, and strolling with his family to the Central Park Zoo.

New York al Smith Saveral Big Agars Felpire State

Child Is Batter Baltimore Baby Calmed After Operation

Five month old Sue Trammel, recently brought from Houston, Tex., underwent a delicate brain operation by Dr Walter E. Dandy. Bulletin says the child is doing well after the surgical procedure.

Baltimore Sue Trammel Houston Tex Walter E. Dandy Doluz

Aviator lands after upside-down flight record

Establishes in Los Angeles on December 30 as 28-year-old Long Beach aviator Mio Butcham flips his plane from inverted to upright and completes a sensational landing, setting a remarkable upside-down flight record and drawing wide attention as the Big News reports.

Los Angeles Miio Butcham Long Beach Xow— Tapan

Grocery Stores Code Approved by Roosevelt in NRA Push

President Roosevelt approved a comprehensive code for the grocery trade, covering about 489 000 stores nationwide, marking an early NRA step in restructuring retail. The move follows prior shifts from agricultural to the NRA, with hearings booked and Johnson traveling for vacations. The code, effective soon, strips agricultural influence and enforces pricing and labeling safeguards, while omitting adulteration penalties under federal acts.

Washington Roosevelt NRA Enter Executive White House Hugh ©. Johnson NRA Herd South Carolina Bernard Baruch Agricultural Administration Johnson

Am erican Life Assn offers Speyerhvea certificate deal

A dubious advertising notice from Hollywood Calif touts a $3000 life and $2000 accidental death policy with no medical exam and a mailed certificate. It promises free inspection, a no-agent policy, and a 48 day protection plan for $2.96, claiming rapid growth and urging readers to buy now.

The American Life Assn Dept. I Hollywood Calif America

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