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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1936

Page

2

State seeks death for Mrs Semenick in New York case

In ARREN Pennsylvania jurors hear the commonwealth urge the death penalty for Mrs Mary Seminak 28 accused of conspiring in the murder of her husband Metro Seminak 34 innkeeper. The state says a stranger paid by her alleged lover John Polens ? shot him at midnight March 27 after an hour of storytelling. Joe Senauskas 19 has pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.

Arren Commonwealth Mary Seminakx Metro Seminakx L. C. Edds Seminuk Joe Senauskas Seminak John Polens

Cedar Grove 4 H Club Hosts Local Swimming Party

The Cedar Grove Four-H club held a Tuesday swimming party at the Kanawha Four-l pact with club leader Amorette Belcher in charge. Dozens of members attended including Annette Cooleman Ester Martin Louise Vandetinds Cecile Maloney Imogene Hudnall Betty Tucker Margaret Tucker Nancy Tucker Helen Mel Chire and many more.

Cedar Grove Amorette Belcher Annette Cooleman Ester Martin Louise Vandetinds Cecile Maloney Imogene Hudnall Betty Tucker Margaret Tucker Nancy Tucker Helen Mel Chire Mary Carter Dorothy Gardner Martha Gardner Juanita Ramsey Pearl Fess Bonnie Green Evelyn Keeman May Carpenter Jean Taylor Virginia Kersey Marntithe Elswick Estelle Payne Virginia Teebles Marjorie Maloney Betty Barton Ruth Johnson Betty Peebles Marceline Hudnall Virginia Walker Clara Huston Ruth Cochran Agnes Ramsey Nellie Estep Margarete Coleman Mary Katherine Winfred Jewel Winfred Georgia Harthcoat Virginia Ramsey Louise Vandeline Jo Ann Brammer Dorothy Leo Tompkins Gertrude Martin Addie Mae Kieenan Jo Fausicsr Josephine Potter Charlotte Filson Aletta Hudnall Loraine Gr Betty Martin Mary Tucker Arla Tuccer C. J. Marchin Eugene Smith Norwood Belcher Shirley Walton L. H. Palmer Marley Potter F. Jarrett Howard Hackney William Hackney Victor Skaggs Douglas Skagas Jarrett Belcher Herbert Bulledge Shawner Eidleman David Carpenter Frank Fancile Frank Stanley Harry Lee King Roger McClure Keith Cochran Samuel Ingheam Robert Peebles Harold Hudnall George Willis Charles Joachim Grant Tompkins Jennings Breeden Bernard Hess Carol Turner William Thomas

Man Killed Two Hurt in Bailey Boiler Blast

A boiler explosion at the French Creek sawmill near Bailey killed one man and seriously injured two others. The deceased was Russell Phillips, son of A L Phillips, mill operator. Audra Long was thrown across a creek and remained in critical condition.

Bailey Buckhannon French Creel Russell Phillips A. L. Phillips Audra Long

Kanawha College Geology Class Picnic at Lower Falls Beach

The Kanawha college geology class held a picnic yesterday at Lower Falls Beach. A group of 33 students was led by instructor Jesse Poe.

Kanawha College Lower Falls Beach Tech i Jesse Poe

Kanha College Banquet Scheduled At 6:45 PM Tomorrow

Kanawha college presents a banquet in honor of arrival of faculty trustees and alumni. The dance is open to all students and alumni. Talmage Maltory oversees dinner arrangements, with Arthur Edwards serving as toastmaster.

Kanawha College Daniel Boone Talmage Maltory Arthur Edwards

Recount Reopened After Mandamus Court Hearing

The Cab in Creek district recount resumed after a court hearing on the writ of mandamus filed by three defeated candidates. Judge A P Hudson ordered precinct records inspection and ruled no advance payment or security was required. County commissioners plan to appeal to the supreme court.

Court House Supreme Court Dale G. Caste Cabin Creek

Pythians Confer Rank of Page Tonight

Elkana lodge No. 63 Knights of Pythias will confer the rank of page tonight at Castle hall on Kanawha street. Newly elected lodge officers will be installed July 1 by N. S. Stark Sr. deputy grand chancellor. Carl Radford is chancellor commander. K. D. Ruffner vice chancellor. John L. High prelate. J. A. Kuhn master of work. Charles B. Oakes keeper of records and finance. Charles F. Wagner master of exchequer. Homer Tanner master of arms. B. S. Burr inside guard. Ho P. Geene outside guard. John D. Themas representative to the grand lodge. B. E. Hudson alternate representative.

Elkana Lodge No. 63 Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Kanawha Street N.S. Stark, Sr Carl Radford K. D. Ruffner John L. High J. A. Kuhn Charles B. Oakes

Fox Revokes Grafton Beer Dealer's License

Ray Huhn had whisky sales at a Grafton beer parlor leading to revocation order by Tas Commissioner Fred L. Fox. Hearings chief Hansbarger noted the license appeared held by Tony Olivia though issued to others. Fox warned vendors to stop prohibited whisky drinking in public places.

Ray Huhn Grafton Tas Fred L. Fox Truhn A. Hansbarger Ron J. Kiger Noel Cleland Huhn Hansbarger Tony Olivia Fox

Griffith attends American Petroleum Institute convention

Marie B E Griffith director of the oil and gas division of the West Virginia department of mines is attending the American Petroleum Institute convention in Pittsburgh yesterday and today.

S Marie BE. Griffith Ote Oil and Gas Division West Virginia Department of Mines American Petroleum Institute Pittsburgh

Jeffries Students Will Give Recital at Emmanuel Bay Florida

Jeffries School piano and violin students under Mrs Thomas Jeffries will perform a public recital at Emmanuel Bay Florida. Listed participants include Hansford Eugene Garvin Ruby Evelyn Guthie Claude Lanham Jarold Rail Dayce Dailey David Ellis James Jarvett Porgy Walkin Deal Cries Edicherd Macy Kinser Barbara Bailey Charles Rayne Mosella Russe James Melamies Bird Pete Grassie Rich Jarrett Norma Jean Mount Louise Fisher Virginia Brick Eva Fay Williams Cars Mas Milhaux Harper James Taylor John Kings Mary Ann Huber Sylvia Sloan Betty Jane Mathews Mary Rose Smith Jack Carte John Carte Novena Leo Dail Thelma Taylor Virginia Oeden Vincent Talley Jayton Wolfe Richard Mercer SM Croft Haugh Janice Bradley Thelma Goode Jo Ann MecCormack Luluie Morgan and Maydew Ochel tree.

Thomas Jeffries Wresersva Epht Emmanuel Bay Florida Chayle Hansford Eugene Garvin Ruby Evelyn Guthie Claude Lanham Jarold Rail Doyce Dailey David Ellis James Jarvett Porgy Walkin Deal Cries Edicherd Macy Kinser Barbara Bailey Charles Rayne Mosella Russe James Melamies Bird Pete Grassie Rich Jarrett Norma Jean Mount Louise Fisher Virginia Brick Eva Fay Williams Cars Mas Milhaux Harper James Taylor John Kings Mary Ann Huber Sylvia Sloan Betty Jane Mathews Mary Rose Smith Jack Carte John Carte Leo Dail Thelma Taylor Virginia Oeden Vincent Talley Jayton Wolfe Richard Mercer SM. Croft Haugh Janice Bradley Thelma Goode Jo Ann

Charleston Pineville Firme Obtain Charters

The secretary of state granted two state charters yesterday. The Boston Discount Corporation, based in Charleston, may issue $5,000 of capital stock. Incorporators are L. F. Poffenbarger of Dunbar Perry S. Poffenbarger and Anna M. Carlson of Charleston. The Pineville Molar Company of Pineville may issue $25,000 of capital stock. Incorporators are F. E. H. Crouch of Oceana and R. H. Crouch and W. D. Cook of Pineville.

Secretary of State Charleston Boston Discount Corporation Ital L. F. Poffenbarger Dunbar Perry S. Poffenbarger Anna M. Carlson Pineville Molar Company Pineville H. Crouch Oceana R. H. Crouch W D. Cook

District Convention Planned by Pythians

Pythian district No. 01 plans a convention with an afternoon session at 1:30 and an evening session at 8 o clock. Dinner will be served to members at 6:30. Mes Alma Borror of Diamond is named for the convention host duties. Deputy grand chief Geneieve Sampson is slated for the afternoon session.

Pythian Alma Borror Diamond Af Seth Deruty Irs Geneieve Sampson

Quincy Named Lead For Evening Initiation Service

Quincy, grand chief, will oversee an initiation during the evening session. The degree work will be presented by a team drawn from Graceland Temple No. 113, Pythian Sisters of South Charleston, and American Beauty Temple No. 140.

Quincy Grace Jland Temple Pythian Sisters South Charleston American Beauty Temple No

Pythian Sisters from Diamond Attend Regional Event

State officials from Huntington and Parkersburg are expected to attend a regional gathering of the Pythian Sisters in Diamond. In other news, Czechoslovakia shipped nearly $100,000 worth of steel toys to the United States over the past year.

Pythian Sisters Diamond Hunteington Parkersburg Teatioeast Czechoslovakia United States

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