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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1938
Page
3
Tea at Abney home in Atlanta honored a teacher addressing Presby auxiliary matters. Tonight speakers include Mrs Abney and Mrs Thompson. guests greeted by Mrs Bek and other local ladies. A reception preceded the meeting at Miss Abney’s home.
Eddings, 45, identified his pocket as an em state unemployment bulletin head.
Smeyer of Granoliers stated that the town with a 9000 population said and children were referenced in the discussion.
Marlinton residents Mr and Mrs John Whitfield Milligan marked their 60th wedding anniversary with an informal home gathering attended by old friends. The couple wed May 29, 1878, in Pocahontas County and have lived mostly in Marlinton, aside from years in Virginia’s valley. Both remain active in household duties and gardening. Mrs Milligan is a Pocahontas County native born in Minnehaha Springs in 1857. Mr Milligan was born January 3, 1853 in Bristol England, near Stratford-on-Avon.
Ban Diego reports a fisherman, 45, identified as Guy Anderson, was struck by a powerful pull while fishing from a pier. He shouted that he had a big catch then collapsed and died of a heart attack before his companions could haul in a 150 pound shark.
A brief statement notes the reorganization bill will be pressed for prompt consideration by both houses at the earliest possible date after reconvening next congress. Barkley and Rayburn indicate approval of the reform measure, with concerns about renewed intra party conflict and its potential harm to the country and the Democratic Party.
Pittsburgh merchants warn of a bread shortage during the holiday season as labor tensions arise. Union demands include a new contract with a closed shop, union label usage on wrappers, and seniority rights, while companies cite past offers of a union shop, paid vacation, full pay for six holidays, and arbitration to resolve disputes.
A golfer nicknamed Bobby scored a neat hole in one at the country club surveyed on May 31. The 152 yard edge of a fielded hole was tested against wind conditions as Daddy Rogers advised, and Bobby challenged another to hit to the green to confirm the feat.
Elige McRa, 89, of near Morgantown, found dead in a pool of water. He moved from Monongalia County in 1902 to be chief clerk in the secretary of state’s office during Gov. Dawson’s term. A former Gazette reporter, he wrote books on history, ran for legislature in 1932, and left two daughters Helen Fulks of Charleston and Mary Gardner of East Bank.
A 15 year old boy confessed to attacking and stabbing Shir ley Ann after she fled a muddy path. He claimed she provoked him and he used a sharp tin piece during the crime. The sheriff said the girl had been previously attacked and her body was found buried in weeds and mud.
Jennse's body was twisted and weighed down. investigators believe the body gradually freed itself. Lieut Reifenberger announced grappling operations would begin tomorrow to locate the missing hands feet and head.
In Des Moines Iowa on May 3 a pensioner unable to care for five peacocks sought aid from the Iowa old age assistance commission. The commission considered acting as middlemen to promote the sale as part of economic need and care provisions.
Portland detectives pieced a burglary report when a window screen was found removed and a man asleep inside. He claimed the house was his and that only his keys were present as his family was away. Officers recovered a sword from the scene and identified him as Detective M. A. McMecken.
Philadelphia officials plan to urge visitors to feed animals with a prepared ration costing five cents a day. In Brea California graduates skip speeches for self-made activity reels. In Chicago a detective recalls pigs and ducks invading a yard as animals keep appearing in a back porch gallery.
The article reports a child abduction with a $10,000 ransom paid under tense conditions. W. P. Cash, the boy’s uncle, supported the theory of local suspects. A mother and father, who ran a grocery, observed no outcry as the boy was seized. Maps in the notes showed thorough knowledge of the locale. The elder Cash delivered ransom money at dawn and awaited guidance on locating the child, while fear tightened the home.
The second annual Democratic picnic at Shadyside near St Albans is planned for June 25. The committee outlined arrangements to accommodate nearly 5,009 people with free eats drinks and entertainment.
Burnwell junior baseball team defeated Kingston yesterday at Burnwell 6 to 1 as Hall pitched a one hit game. Junior teams seeking games should contact Be E. E. Haney at East Bank 8 F 2.
Justice Roberts writes for the Supreme Court upholding the board’s right to reopen the Republic Steel case before transcript filing. Court rejects lower court limits, notes hearing fairness issues and potential impacts on labor proceedings amid broader Wagner Act provisions. Dissent by Butler Mc Reynolds warns against judicial control over agency procedures.
The First Presbyterian church opened its annual Vacation Bible School yesterday and will run through June 15 with a morning session for pupils and an evening program for parents and friends. The staff includes beginners department superintendent Mrs H B Coons and assistants, primacy superintendent Miss Alethea Parrish and team, junior supervisor Miss Ann Pharr with aides, and a large list of assistants across departments.
Mayor Dawson and city solicitor Phil Hill along with architect partners H Rus Warne and Charles A Haviland are due back today from a Washington trip to provide the USHA with more information on the city’s cooperation with the low cost housing project. Ecuador increased its purchases of American products in the last year.
Washington reports an offer of a comprehensive treaty for a 27 foot channel and hydroelectric development in the Great Lakes St Lawrence basin. The U S would finance the works for sea borne commerce and power, with Canada allowed to delay until 1949. Estimated total cost about 547 million dollars, US share 272 million, Canadian 271 million.
Forty one George Washington Life Insurance agents from eight states wrap up their two day conference at the Daniel Boone hotel this morning. An open forum starts at 9 am with speeches by E H Doyle Thomas W James Leroy L Osborn and others highlighting sales leadership and retirement income strategies.
FAIRMONT May 31 Dale R Walters 37 of this city a veteran lineman for the Monongahela system was fatally burned this afternoon near Shinnston when 6900 volts of electricity grounded through his body He died five hours later after being moved to a local hospital Officials noted the hazardous line work and swift emergency response The Costa Rican shipments line appears in the same column but lacks readable detail
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