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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1924

Page

4

Kanawha Farm Bureau Honors Agent McGovran at Annual Meeting

More than 100 members attended the Kanawha County Farm Bureau annual meeting at the courthouse where County Agent T Z McGovran received a watch and chain for 40 years service. Officers elected include president Brank Ray, treasurer Cc Pugh, and secretary H J Rogers. The group highlighted savings of 255 500 for farmers during the year and outlined bureau activities with seven extension workers and numerous county clubs serving 2 348 members, plus extensive home and farm demonstrations.

T. Z. McGovran Kanawhs County Farm Bureau Kanawha County Court House Arent McGovran Brank Ray Sissonsville Henry Haman Eble Cc. Pugh Carpenter Albert Rabel London H. J. Rogers Bareau Glends Rogers Kenewha County Ugiers Bureau United States Department of Agriculture Kanawha County Court Boards of Education Ounty T. ¥. McGavran Mary O. Sutton County Webb Apeor Sunerglas

Democrats Will Serve Luncheon Downtown This Summer

The Democratic Luncheon Club at 108 8 McFarland street announces continued operation through summer. All Democratic voters and candidates are invited to use the downtown headquarters and dine daily from noon to two o'clock. The club seeks additional support to sustain the luncheons and appeals to party workers to aid the cause.

McFarland Street Ayecesa Cial

Orchestras from four Charleston schools give concert

Orchestras from Charleston high, Central Junior, Roosevelt Junior, and Lincoln Junior high, plus the Haydn Ensemble, performed a varied program directed by J Henry Francie. Notable selections included Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Brahms works with solos by Roosevelt and Central musicians, closing with Engelmann and Grand Opera medleys.

Charleston Bayou J. Henry Francie Repening Roosevelt Junior High Lincoln Junior High Haydn Hnsemble Flv Roosevelt Orcheatra Mendeissohn Atalia Zmil Ancher Englemann Ascher Prgram Haydn Ensemble Sydney Smith Kathleen Robert Brahms Haydn Munsipions Duke Dent Butchell Craigo Clyde Faylor George H. Francia Carl K. Wise Charleston High School R. Wise Ida Bipky G. H. Francis Pauline Jenkins Martha Buck Robert A. Framd Deroy Derriak Ruth Moore Henry Francia Central Junior High School Morris Abramovitz Eleanor Bryant Mary Beth Gargpluda Bernard Schtadt Adita Skiled Katherine Joachim Jael Ferry Osivin Kurkendall Louisa Moore Wiliam Newman Jessie M. Frager Graces Maretin Wilber Kraus Charles Stone Harold Smith Byrne A. Carden

President Leaves For Cruise On Mayflower

Washington May 31 President and Mrs Coolidge boarded the Mayflower tonight for an overnight cruise on the Potomac. This marks the longest Mayflower trip for Mr Coolidge since becoming president and signals many weekend yacht outings planned for the coming month. They are accompanied by Mrs Frank W Stearns of Baltimore, a White House guest, and carry papers including the text of a budget measure and the treasury report on it.

Washington Frasident

Surprise birthday party for West Side woman noted

Mrs W D Willard of 697 Tennessee avenue celebrated her sixty first birthday with a surprise gathering Wednesday evening. Guests joined to present a cake with eighty one candles in a festive display. She has lived in Charleston for fifty nine years and was honored by friends in a warm community moment.

W. D. Willard Tennessesg Avenue Willard Charleston Actcoms Kanawha State Park Alden Vis Kanawha County Court State College of

America Is Land of Make Believe Says Zangwill

London May 81 Israel Zangwill, visiting England after a fifteen year gap, offers sharp impressions of America. He condemns racial prejudice yet praises hospitality and brotherhood, notes political cliques and swindling politicians, mocks New York traffic, and admires drama and taxi drivers while criticizing American materialism and moral contradictions.

America Zangwill David M. Church London Israel Zanewill England Fiteen Hese Zanewill laakKisat Ku Klux Klan Qanerica Frea

Leopold and Loeb capture leads in sensational kidnapping case

Ransom plot unravels as a pair of tortoise shell glasses ties to a Brookin firm. Leopold and Loeb confess after police trace the eyeglasses to a Chicago supplier and their car's presence on May 21. Authorities push to corroborate minute details as the teens face scrutiny.

Robert Leonard Franks Loeb Gussey Eet Chicano Pee Gee Brookisn Anectocies Opn Leopold Sewamp Robert Franks Tenpold

Chilton and Speark Lead in Local Primary Returns

In a crowded Republican primary across multiple precincts, Bainual T. Speark leads in fourth place with strong cross-district support, while Walter W. Stout’s campaign gains 2,000 votes as he contends for the state treasurer nomination. Across the district, substantial votes shift for secretary incumbents and education posts, with notable totals for Kummerfeld and other candidates as party lines hold through county tallies.

Ot Bainual T. Speark Wa Agbh Mon Adow Sundridge Trown Epeare Hendricks Walter Wi Stout Hugh Donald Glick Wisl Needineta H.W. Takeshi Sweeney Alehaughl Aldevemt Kummerfeld Wiorney Benavat Trent Waar Marshall Wulture Alfred Wutzul Miller Beant Abine Nurther Pregingla Bone Duhuaen Rune Bone Ab Benes Tasil Cumming Fat Te Athe Neticultura Biathny Stawart Supe Si Intendent Braartsacar Jonm Marc Iealdoture State Senate Whoventh Divetrict Tramocratic Ren H. Ashworth W. Wesley Wilkes Gabel County Sehon Cuwking Armstrong Davis Cavendish

Hawaiian Princess Named GOP Delegate for National Convention

Princess Hawanuyon of Hawaii, regent of the Repriiteat nation, will attend the Republican National Convention in Cleveland as a delegate.

Princess Hawanuyon Hawaii Regeinte Inemtar Repriiteat Nation Cleveland

Realty transfers continue strong in May records

Real estate activity in May shows continued growth with a steady stream of deeds and transfers. Significant transactions include S.7D. Cawser selling to M. Garland for 3809 dollars with 1000 cash and notes, plus several other county transfers and valuations across Saint Athens, Cabin Creek, Institute City, and Lewi s areas.

Onteaty Clarke Rascoo Moulton Yoourt House Renerd Olive Prileswee Michael Ueel Nick Zifillppa Lot Btrick J. Holley Saint Athens T. . Garten Blue Creel Saumb Dokn Loverex Tor Park Drive Dunbar G. W. Wyler Homer C. Bennett Washington District H.C. Deigher Thomas Holeampt A.B. Cavender Harry G. Wale T. James K Howens Sunset View Tand Company Flora H. Taylor Mateo “Dition Cabin Creek Wiliam T. Lively Kankawha Savings & Loan Association Vandelia L. D. Osborme Holly H. Orborne Clendenin Vonaidera Walter Searen Lewis Dark Lewla Jefferson District

Women will shape tomorrow as girls gain new freedom

Atlanta May 31 Dr I R McCain president of Agnes Scott College speaks on evolving roles for women. He predicts tomorrow’s girls will be better prepared for partnerships and leadership, valuing character over fashion while freedom in exercise and growth expands beyond prior male norms. He notes women will govern the world more wisely as they mature.

Spordly Atlanta I. R. McCain Agnes Scott College Piris Warriagas Dure Ther Uh Next Generation, Hy Woman of Trmarrowy McCain Patic McCaly Etrlcs Timerrow Metin

Obituary notices and funeral details from Marmet and surrounding area

Obituary notes for Earl Tennyson Hurless, age 4, and Russell Humphreys, age 2 1/2, with funeral plans set for Monday at Marmet Methodist and noon at Spring Hill cemetery respectively. Other notices include Archie Horton, 40, widow, service at Second Baptist Church, and Mrs N M Nutter, 18, of 1627 Wankington Street, survivors listed. Also mentions local prison office building conversion in LorTon.

Earl T. Wantess Earl Tennyson Hurless Mry Fev Murlesa Marmet Flnees Weliek Mamet Methodist Church Rev Bennett Walker Russell Russell Humphreys Labitterman Street Spring Hil John A. Horton Archie Horton Hame Mifland Huptis Young Street

Chief Britton Reflects On County Justice And Criminology

Chief Britton notes delays between court terms weaken state cases and strengthen defendants, praising Kanawha county courts and juries while recounting successful captures. He recalls solving the T. L. Kearse theater holdup in three days and chasing bond and stamp looters connected to General Oliey thefts. Automobiles have reshaped crime investigation and Britain says he spends most time in the office overseeing officers in the thrill of good catches.

Dritton Britton Kanawha T. L. Kearse Shief General Oliey Jef Britten Hs Wes Ois

Old Thrills Mamotte News and Local Visits

A compact window into community life with names from Shrewsbury Charleston and Kanawha County. Mentions of Mrs Hodrime and Mrs. Rockus, visits by Key local figures, and a lengthy recounting of police actions, arrests, and courtroom outcomes including Leroy Willems case and a Mountainville hanging, plus births and marriages among county residents.

Shaw Would Like to Help Destroy London

London date May 31 two thirds of London should be knocked down Shaw says he would be happy to mark out persons to be destroyed He admires London but finds it dirty and notes a preference for washing over dirt preservation as he comments on the city’s condition and his partiality for cleanliness.

Shaw London George Bennetté Shaw Magleh

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