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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
4
Debris is combed for bodies as rescuers hunt wreckage in Almeria Spain after a German bombardment that damaged most of the city. Civil governor Gabriel Moron says 300 civilians were killed or wounded as German warships and a hydroplane attacked, driving refugees to seek shelter in rocky hills.
The WPA Pet Shows begin this afternoon at 2 o'clock with dogs and other animals judged for ribbons. Events run across Kanawha Street grounds Boyd School Pack Avenue and other playgrounds, with categories for oldest dog largest family and unusual markings. Notable participants include Brenda Daniele Mist Latha Napper and John Tuncew at various locations across the city.
In Marmet a spirited election produced a Progressive victory over the Citizens ticket. Benjamin F. Morris was reelected mayor with Mecorder E. 2 and T Uy as incumbents, joined by council members J C Layden J B Reynolds James Mathews Charles Brown and Alton WDolth.
Tyoming County voters approved a special levy to raise 344 40 annually for three years to fund teacher raises and a new building, after 28 of 30 precincts reported results with 2223 votes for and others against.
Clarksburg attorney Louis A. Johnson, former national commander of the American Legion, is described as a leading candidate for a cabinet post. Reportedly backed by A. S. Ben Me and Westy, with all state congressional members, Johnson has recently met with President Roosevelt and is viewed as favored by the president.
Melton M. Maloney was reelected mayor of Dunbar by 972 votes to 267 over Republican Carl Jarvis. The Democratic ticket won all races. Go. M. Tolley elected city treasurer by 114 votes over Irene Brean White. City council winners: First ward C. H. Cele, Second ward Howard Brick, Third ward H. B. Stanley.
Lieut Roy Jarrett of the city police departed late last night for a vacation to Tulsa Oklahoma. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter Miss Ruby Jarrett and A. Woody and J. C. Tinsley. Italy increases olive tree cultivation programs nationwide while Moscow plans to host about 1 200 geologists from around the world for the internal geological congress in July.
Senior Philathea Bible class members from the Baptist temple gathered for a silver tea yesterday afternoon at Mrs. G N Belcher’s Norwood Avenue home in South Hills. Guests were seated with Mrs. O J Murer and Mrs. V McLane among the front row attendees. many other members filled both front and back rows, including Mrs. Stella White and Miss Kathleen Watson among those listed.
The Loyal Order of Moose Chapter 1.444 plans the initiation of a 50 member class led by the ME Hope team at Moose Hall 103 Capitol Street. Gov Holt J Jack Stoehr regional Moose director William A Anderson and Lester W Bloch are slated to attend. Next class will honor Governor Holt during the July 17 Hate convention in this city.
A revival starts Sunday morning at 10 o clock at the Dunbar Church of Christ and continues for two weeks with nightly services at 8 o clock. Rev H F Lucas, the pastor, will preach each night. Also noted is Oklahoma’s annual egg production in the 25 to 30 million range.
Dr Leonard Riggleman and Mrs Riggleman entertain Morris Harvey College seniors and faculty at a Monday night dinner at the Denisel Boone hotel. Impromptu talks were given by each senior. attendees included numerous named graduates and faculty members.
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