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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

5

Lewis to Oppose Senator Tydings

David J. Lewis of Cumidtonight announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for U. S. senator in the upcoming primary. He declined to say whether President Roosevelt supports him, noting he will speak for the White House in the White House seat.

Lewis Tydings Washington Anss David J. Law 2 Cum . Id Millard E. Tyd Meats Rep David J. Lewis U. S gAuked Roosen Sapport White Seas White House Senate Roosevelt

Drag Gives Cheap Jag Treats Alcoholic Insanity

New York June 1 GINS A new treatment for alcoholism uses benzedrine sulfate to induce a mild intoxication termed a cheap jag Physicians Reifenstein and Davidoff of Syracuse University say 28 patients with psychosis due to alcohol showed marked improvement. They caution the drug should be used only in hospitals under supervision as it can be habit forming and harmful. Depressive after-effects dissipate rapidly.

New York Journal of the American Medical Association Edward C. Reifenstein Eugene Davidotf Syracuse University. School of

Mission Seeks Help For Family Shelter In Cave

A 60-year-old Roane County man and his family of six lived in a cave near Snow Hill for about two weeks after losing work and belongings. Mountain Mission provides temporary shelter, food, and clothing as Rev. Hobson Fisher notes the family’s precarious situation and the cave’s crude stove and spring water. Children range in age from two to 18.

Roane County M Cays Snow Hill Hobson Fisher Mountain Mission Beane County Fisher Charleston

Nonchalant 15 year old arraigned in child murder case

Cincinnati dispatch reports a 15 year old confesses to beating 6 year old Shirley Ann Woodburh to death with a tin piece. Authorities weigh second degree murder and possible juvenile transfer as funeral plans proceed for the slain child.

Cincinnati Patrick Hayes Shirley Ann Woodburh Lindberg Dudley MM William E. Handley Sala Betty Lou Trent Charles W. Hoffman Goldenhaired Shirley Ann

Overtime Parking Fine Suspended by Judge in Des Moines

Patrolman Martin Brightman appeared before Judge Beige Powers and admitted guilt for overtime parking. He handed over two one dollar bills as payment. The judge praised his attitude, suspended the fine, and warned that a future offense would carry a double penalty.

Law’ Letter and Spirit Des Moines Martin Brightman Beige Powers

Red traffic lights safe for now says standards bureau

Washington June 1 the bureau of standards announced there is no danger of running out of red traffic lights. Experts report domestic potash supplies are sufficient to produce the red glass needed for traffic equipment, ensuring steady supply.

Washington Bureau of Standards

Duck on a Lark Sparks Albany Police Hunt

Fred Patrie of Lark Street asked police to locate his pet mallard Jake after it went missing. Patrie fears for the bird’s fate amid a family affection, noting doubt about the name after Jake laid an egg. Meanwhile in St Louis Elmer Veith and his bride found a “just married” message painted on their new home's roof during their honeymoon.

Albany Fred Patrie Lark Street Jake Patrie ST. Louis June Elmer Veith Veiths

Wholesalers Report Strong 1935 Business in Charleston Area

United States Department of Commerce data show Charleston wholesalers posting $12,093,000 in gross sales for 1835 with full line firms at $6,448,000 and specialty lines at $2,005,000 plus manufacturers' branches at $3,840,000. Wholesale grocery sales in Wheeling totaled $5,869,000 and Huntington $4,866,000 across the three classifications.

Charleston U. S. Department of Commerce Wheeling Huntington

Social Agency Group Hears Miss Spilman at Kanawha Council

Miss Lisa Spilman spoke yesterday at a Kanawha county council of social agencies meeting held at the YWCA. Present were C Philip Ross J P Bailey state department of Public Assistance Pat Withrow Jr Union Mission Miss Alethea T Hanson girl Scout director Miss Kathleen Illiken state public assistance Grace Porter family welfare Mrs Clarice R Spindle Charleston Public Health Nursing Association Mrs W T Williamson YWCA Mrs A S Spaulding Negro Day Nursery Sant Hal Hughes StatisticKeeps ant Hai Salvation Army Hobson Fisher Mountain Thlssion Mrs Clothilde Lyttleton and Miss Nancy E McFarland WCA

Lisa Spilman Kanawha County Council of Social Agencies C.philip Ross J. P. Bailey State Department of Public Assistance Pat Withrow Jr. Union Alethea T. Hanson Irl Kathleen | Illiken Grace Porter Clarice R. ‘Spindle Charleston Pubic Health Nursing Association W. T. Williamson A. S. Spaulding Negro ‘Day ‘Nuresant Hal Hughes Satistica Keees Ant Hai Salvation Army Hobson Fisher Mountain Thlssion Clothilde Lyttleton Nancy E. McFarland W.C. A

Holdren to Speak to Charleston Realtors at Noon

Clifford Holdren, community secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, will lecture to Charleston realtors at their weekly luncheon at noon today at the Hotel Ruffner. He will show pictures of the YMCA camp.

Clifford Holdren Young Men's Chris Charleston Realtors Ruffner

Boothe to Speak on Work of the Y M C A at Kanawha City

Rev. Robert C. Boothe secretary of the Charleston Y M C A will discuss The Work of the Y M C A in the world at a men's meeting tomorrow at 8 p m at the Kanawha City Presbyterian church.

Robert C. Boothe Charleston

Resinol Ointment Offers Relief for Irritated Skin

An ad extols Resinol Ointment for itching and irritation from eczema psoriasis poison ivy and personal area irritation. It claims overnight relief reduces scratching and soothes the skin with an oily base that penetrates outer layers. Resinol Soap enhances the treatment.

Warned of Death Man Builds Coffin for Hollywood Trek

Hugo Oklahoma June 1 Ches Hunter, 55, former farmer and deputy sheriff, says a dream warned him of death and prompted him to craft a coffin from pine. He plans to travel 56 miles to Idabel in three days to seek movie work, selling canes and figurines to fund the trip. He left his wife and five children, crying at times, but insists he will not turn back.

Hugo Okla Ches Hunter Hollywood Bunyon Hunter Idabel Okio

Communists Plan U S Revolt Report Boston June 1

A Massachusetts legislative report alleges Communists on orders from the Communist Party undermine transportation labor industry CDC and WPA to paralyze the country in war. It cites John L Lewis CIO and National Maritime Union as Communist controlled. The commission warns such control could turn war into civil war and mobilize 13 000 000 unemployed.

Boston INS CDC WPA Massachusetts John L. Lewis C. I National Maritime Union Atlantic Communist Party In America Communist Party

Large Enrollment Seen by McDaniel

Dr. L. 5 McDaniel, president, said Kanawha college expects the largest summer enrollment in its history. The registrar’s office was crowded, with regular registration coming next Monday. The college may enroll more than the 160 summer students, and it has chartered a bus to Logan with 10 reservations already made.

Kanawha College L. 5. McDaniel McDaniel Logan

Armco Seeks Employee Vote on NLRB Charges

The American Rolling Mill Company proposes an immediate employee election at its Ashland Kentucky plant to gauge sentiment over charges by the National Labor Relations Board alleging attempts to dominate civic business and patriotic groups. C H Murray, assistant to the president, cites the accusations and the plant’s response.

New York American Rolling Mill Company Today Ashland National Labor Relations Board C. H. Murray

Police Trap Lieutenant Chopping Cherry Tree

Roy Jarrett was caught sitting in his yard near a cherry tree. He allegedly confessed during questioning that he planned to use the fruit to reach his wife, claiming three trees and wind affected a best fruit. No charges involve wages or work. On April 22 CIO involvement noted.

Roy Jarrett

Election Action in Butler Pa Sparks CIO Complaint

The NLRB conducted an election in Butler Pennsylvania that led to a CIO recognition dispute. A complaint alleges an attempt to outlaw employee representation and to enlist workers, with years of concern cited.

NLRB Butler Soren CIO Tiajar CTO Accite

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