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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1935

Page

9

Birthday party entertains class at South Charleston Baptist

South Charleston First Baptist Philathea Bible class held its annual birthday party Friday evening at Mrs J A Smith home. Numerous members attended and were listed among those on program and in attendance.

J. A. Smith Philathea South Charleston Baptist Philathea Bible Class Fianday Everning M. Lare M. H. Nester Cw, Hudson Robert Nester H. LE. Gibson L. G. Brown Ray George William O Pent H.C. Westfall Ray Furs EL. Rowsey W. B. Cook W. T. Maynor Jeank “A. Mann J. G. Briant H. Elora Parkinson J. EL Hastings Hoy EE. Custer

Dowmans Celebrate Seventh Anniversary Dinner and Bridge

Mr and Mrs Bart Dowman of Cabin Creek hosted a dinner and bridge party Saturday night marking their seventh wedding anniversary. Guests included Leste Marst Philly Murray C Hl Porter Gert Dressler John A George Clarence Caldwell Jeanetie Hubbard George Ort Grant White Nelle Rae Mc Daniels Jenni Lee Kesler Mary Allen Kirkham Ruth Porter Virginia Hubbard D D Cornell James Allerdice.

Bart Dowman Cabin Creek Leste Marst Philly Murray C. Hl. Porter Gert Dressler John A. George Clarence Caldwell Jeanetie Hubbard George Ort Grant White Misa Nelle Rae McDaniels Jenni Lee Kesler Misa Mary Allen Kirkham Mise Ruth Porter Virginia Hubbard D. D. Cornell James Allerdice

Family of Local Residents Heads to Graduation and Travel

Notes record George Gardner and others planning trips for university events and travel. Mrs. D Dawson and Helen Dawson, Curtis Dawson of Sissonville, with R. Dawson in the graduating class will attend Cincinnati commencement. Billie Snodgrass travels to Columbus for summer with D. E. Lewis. Wallace S. Sayre departs for Washington after visiting Clay avenue, and R. P. DeVan with Nancy sail for a Pangina canal cruise to the west coast. Mrs. Sherwood leaves for Morgantown to attend events.

Leonard Trent Unbar D. S. Dawson Helen Dawson Curtis Dawson Sissonville Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Dawson R. ©. Dawson Billie Snodgrass Columbus D. E. Lewis Wallace S. Sayre New York University Washington Alford Sayre Clay Avenue R. P. DeVan Nancy DeVan New York Pangina Canal West Coast

West Virginia university commencement features guest and students

Read of commencement exercises at West Virginia University with mentions of Edwin Sherwood a student and Edwin Shepherd returning from Cornell Medical School for summer with parents on Ruffner avenue. Several local students and relatives plan summer visits, travels to Washington Lexington Morgantown Parkersburg and California, along with hospital and social visits.

West Virginia University Edwin Sherwood Edwin Shepherd Cornell Medical School W. 5. Shepherd Mrrs. Shepherd Ruffner Avenue Frances Ralston South Charleston Harrisonsburg Willis ‘Keyes South Charleston High School Morgantown

Blind Spots In Driving Warned By National Safety Council

The National Safety Council cautions drivers about rear blind spots behind left and right, where speeding vehicles can hide. Officers use these zones to approach for arrests, but any motorist may be creeping there unnoticed, risking crashes when turns are needed.

Neal Questioned In Simpkins Case

Asheville North Carolina June 4 Government counsel were closely questioned by the United States in a realt court hearing in the appeal of Justice of the Peace Robert L Simpkins of War West Virginia from his sentence for concealing non tax paid liquor Simpkins allegedly took 25 gallons of liquor seized from defendants freed in his court and sold five gallons to a War restaurant owner He was sentenced to three years in the Petersburg Virginia reformatory and fined 5000 Circuit Judge Morris A Soper at Baltimore questioned US District Attorney George S Nen of Huntington West Virginia about the government procedure in Simpkins trial and suggested the government had no right to use other alleged offenses to secure a conviction on one offense.

Asheville N. C U— Government United States Robert L. Simmkins War W. Va Simpkins Petersburg Va. Reformatory Morris A. Soper Baltimore U .S George S. Nen Huntington

Kansas City Flood Toll Grows as Flood Waters Rage

The flood disaster across Nebraska and Kansas prompts recovery efforts as 40 bodies are found and hundreds search for the missing. Nebraska guardsmen are recalled, Red Cross vaccinates and wells are boiled to safeguard health while Governor discusses federal aid with Roosevelt officials.

Nebraska Red Cross McCook Stratton Roosevelt Harry Hopkin Washington

Those on Relief To Be Registered In Kanawha County

Relief recipients in Kanawha County must register at the West Virginia Employment Service in the city building. District manager Thomas E. Jeffers said a Washington order requires registration of all those at the local transient bureau and across federal supervised offices. The aim is to classify workers by occupation and fitness for work for public and private jobs, potentially adding 1000 to 1500 names to the Kanawha files.

Kanawha County West Virginia Employment Service Thomas E. Jeffers Jeffers Washington National Deffers Kanawhe County

City Pays First Installment on Amortization Debt

Charleston city officials report the first installment on amortization indebtedness certificates issued last October. Treasurer Price announced the payment of about 30 000 with 46 00 interest, part of a 123 000 debt authorized by a 1933 act to cover deficits from 1832 33 utility bills. The plan schedules payments over five years.

Price

Corey Held to Federal Grand Jury by Watson

A man charged with a federal offense was bound over to the federal grand jury after a hearing before Justice of the Peace Edwin S. Watson. Lee Corey was arrested by state police on a charge of receiving cigarettes stolen from an interstate shipment and was arraigned with questions about a possible hearing date.

Justice of the Peace Lee Corey Edwin S. Watson Corey U.S. Comemissioner A U. S

Local Theater Listings Run at Kearse Rialto Greenbrier Capital

Readable show notes list performances at several venues including Kearse Theaters Rialto Greenbrier and Capital with a mix of acts and performers such as Walken Warke Follies Hernd and stars like Katharine Neyer John Beal Lionel and Leah Sausseau in upcoming bills.

Kearse Will Bammereills Richard Cremnd Rochelle Jim Warke Follies Hernd Jackarenne Tite Rice Chevalier Heron Greenbrier Divine Marie ‘Fegerth Katharine Neyer John Beal Lionel Dean Arther Leah Sausseau Comeay SF Au Caltes

Ladies Aid to Meet In Annual Session

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Quarrier and Morris streets will hold its annual session at 12 15 tomorrow in the church parlors. Officers will be elected. A luncheon is planned at 1 in Mrs Elmer Andersens circle dining room. Rabbi Aric Goldburg will speak on The Life of Inne Addams.

Silver Cross Circle of King’s Daughters First Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Laughan E. B. Stephenson P. L. Summers G. H. Bruner C. A. Wickershelm William ‘Rockwells Spring Ladies Aid Pociety Quarrier Morris Streets Elmer Andersen Aric Goldburg Inne Addams

Twenty Nine Mining Deaths In State In May

State department reports 22 coal miners killed in May accidents. Total coal mined reached 7,375,000 tons, yielding a fatality rate of one death per 254,010 tons.

State Department of Mines Rae

Gates Showboat Celebrates Second Year Broadcasts

Gates Showboat marks its second year of broadcasts with its 216th show. The program features weekly noon tours visiting West Virginia cities and sharing local landmarks and citizens while promoting Gates Paints products through dealer promotions across multiple states. The show airs Wednesdays from 12:18 to 12:46 on WCHS and WSAZ under Franklin S. Gates.

Gates West Virginia Gates Paint Mfg. Co Charleston W. Va North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky Gates Broadcasting Gates Paints Kanawha 8&T WCHS WSAZ Tuntington Franklin Qatex Gatea Paint Mig, Co Charlea~ton

Thousands Endorse the New Vita-Mil Medicine

Endorsers praise Vita-Mil as a novel nonalcoholic remedy with quick relief and lasting taste. A customer notes renewed energy, reduced fatigue, better sleep, and improved nerves, claiming life improvement and strong support for the product.

Vita-Mil Elixir Promoted As Natural Patent Medicine

The advertisement proclaims Vita-Mil as a non patent synthetic elixir, claiming the originators with long experience in remedies have created a scientific liquid aid from over twenty of nature’s oldest medicines. It emphasizes the blend uses herbs from northern regions and contains no alcohol.

Ita-Mil Ramedier Vita-Mil North

Vita Mil claims health benefits from digestive aid

An advertised remedy asserts it improves digestion by stimulating intestinal action, cleansing kidneys and liver, soothing nerves, and boosting energy. It cites testimonials praising relief from back pain, rheumatism, and skin impurities, urging readers to try Vita Mil as a general tonic.

Lost Energy Miss Juanita Scott Item Record

Fragmented obituary fragment mentions Juanita Scott of Charleston with unclear details and a puzzled quote about nerves and decay.

Juanita Scott Charleston Bran Eaton

Stomach Disorder Patient Praises Vitamil Cure

Ailing Enat Rank teer Charicatonid patient reports severe stomach pain and fatigue until taking Vitamil. After treatment, energy returned, weight regained, and overall health improved dramatically, with strong public endorsement.

A. Wiley Enat Tally Fey

Terpield’s Drug Store markets Nature’s Medicines blend

A Charleston area notice announces Terpield's Drug Store in Capitol and Virginitn as selling a new BTEAL mixture of Nature's Medicines. The item is marketed to reach rich and poor and will be available in nearby towns. Public meeting to introduce the product is planned.

Terpield Capitol Charleston Barleston

Bailey to Seek Rail Line Abandonment for Highway

West Virginia State Road Commission plans to ask Baltimore and Ohio or Chesapeake and Ohio to abandon tracks between Burnsville and Roanoke to allow an all weather highway. Ernest Bailey announced designation as a primary road when applying for federal aid, after a Braxton Lewis county delegation urged winter operation for schools. The commission will award contracts for the Mud River bridge on the Midland Trail near Milton, finishing the Huntington to Putnam county line road.

Gord Commission Baltimore and Oho Chesapeake and Ohio Burnsville Roanoke W. Va Ernest L. Bailey Road Come Bailey Braxton Lewis Charles Lively Weston Zen Ate Mud River Milton Huntington Putnam County

Civic Club to Meet Tonight at Dunbar Presbyterian

The regular North Charleston Civic club meeting convenes at eight tonight at the Presbyterian church Stop 5 Dunbar Inc. The event invites members to attend the monthly gathering and discuss local affairs.

North Charleston

Appalachian Coals Expansion in Seeia Seeks Court Review

Appalachian Coals Expansion received attention as the firm sought a high court ruling on its charter granted prior to NRA. The plan aimed to stabilize the soft coal industry in Appalachia by reducing cut throat competition and setting basic prices. After NEA was deemed unconstitutional officials faced inquiries from steel, firebrick, plumber, and clay industries about ACTs legality and operation.

Inc M Appalachian Coals U.S Supreme Court Lon Alx NRA jWas Appalachian Supreme Court NEA Appalachian Coils

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