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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

2

Hix Announces Trial Calendar For Circuit Court

Circuit Clerk MH Hix released May civil suit calendar. Dates listed include June 1 against W T Williamson and others. June 8 Alma Centers Foster administrator versus W A Moore. June 18 Amelia Lerze vs Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. June 21 Crawley Transportation Co.. June 23 Delyinmere infant vs BF Quick and others. July 6 Howard G Conner et al. versus Earl Jarrett et al. and numerous other cases through July 6 with multiple defendants and plaintiffs addressing various companies and individuals.

MH. Hix Lacy Holmes Fer- Susan Hotel Corporation Charleston National Tank W. T. Williamson Alma Centers Foster W. A. Moore Iran Withrow Metropolitan Ainsurance Company Sallie Chriss Jean Bosher Janet Solet Brutusel Insurance Company W. J W. Boggess Addie Boggess Amelia Lerze Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company G. F. Schilling S. F. Sarver, Jr Hoerriett J. Schilling J. O. Bledsoe Comany Greenbrier Military School Mason Crickard Benl Kedem Temple Rust J. P. Watson J. Morrison Department Store Thera Preston Gunnee A. Bernard Crockett E. C. Canterberry M. ©. Canterberry William Bennett S. K. Underwood Okey Shaffer Staats Hospital Howard G. Conner Earl Jarrett Charleston National Bank Grant P. Hall F. C. Lamb Clara Flaher Wilhelm Tustes Nellie Matthews Mary Elizabeth Britton D. B. A. Country Produce Exchange Ie Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore Charleston J. R. Altt Fayette County Alex Sama Susie, Hughes Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com~y Virginia Courtney Blossom Dairy Company Joe Rich Berman Jewelry Company Edmund Gilam Ashley Bread Comany

109 Year Old Woman Receives Old Age Pension

In McDowell County, Comfort Daniels Christian, born in 1828, became a recipient of old age pension after years of public assistance. She moved from the mountains in 1932 to vote for President Roosevelt and now lives near Panther Creek with a large family lineage of 18 children, 84 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren, and one great great grand.

Tie Mountain Comfort Daniels Christian McDowell County Dow Public Assistance Department Christian Roceevalt Andrew Jackson California Panther Panther Creek

On The Record On Income Tax Evasion

The column critiques income tax evasion and the tax system illustrating how the rich exploit loopholes while government spending fuels waste. It argues for reform, fairness in taxation between rich and poor, and for honest taxpayer conduct, urging Congress to rethink capital gains and payroll taxes to foster employment and prosperity.

HICH Hullaballoo Supreme Court Amart Aoa Congress Ixbor

West Virginia Briefs From Across The State

West Virginia items report a statewide mix of meetings and deaths. Sheriffs policemen and firemen plan a joint Wheeling convention June 21 23. Morira Preston 20 was killed in a slate fall at Gagley Mountain Coal Company mine. The fifth district VFW will meet in Welch with delegates from Bluefield Wilkinson Princeton Alderson and other towns. George W Buck Walt 78 died in Wheeling after a long tire department career. Mrs Oscar Garner of Buck Run recovers from injuries from a harrow bolt incident. Mrs Laura Emerson Dever Whitmore 65 dies in Williamson. Charles F Moore elected head of Morgantown community chest drive. John E Channell 80 dies in Elkins. 378 University of Morgantown students to graduate next Tuesday with 7 to receive A B and 138 bachelor degrees. Alderson Arnoldsburg registration shows 94 enrolled already and 130 expected. Milrd Jesup Aeatt 41 a Norfolk and Western fireman dies. Dr RB Pedicord orders rabies quarantine on dogs in Wheeling. Upper Monongahela Valley road group to discuss project recommendations in Grafton.

Moonshining Charge Placed Against Pair

Virgil McClanahan and James Asbury of Kellys creek Union district were held to the grand jury after arraignment before I G Thayer justice of the peace. Deputies Grover Melton Fred Singleton and Byrne Given reported confiscating a 15 gallon still two gallons of moonshine whiskey one barrel of mash and a 38 caliber revolver.

Virgil McClanahan James Asbury Kellys Creek Union District I. G. Thayer

Rev J C Hensley to Speak Tonight at Fourth Avenue Mission

The Rev J C Hensley will speak tonight at the Fourth Avenue mission where evangelist services have been ongoing all week. Other speakers include BD Richardson tomorrow night and Rev Charles H Farrington Monday night with special music by Hoody and Frank Myer.

J. C. Hensley Fourth Avenue Mission Richardson Charles H. Farrington Murle Hoody Frank Myer

Revival Will Be Hell At Nazarene Church In Chelynn

Evangelistic meetings to begin tomorrow night at the Church of the Nazarene in Chelynn led by Rev H N Dickerson from Ashland Kentucky. Postal money orders in Britain will change form and resemble bank checks, a noted reform developing in financial practice.

Church of the Nazarene Chelynn H. N. Dickerson Ashland

Mission Will Open Camp Next Sunday

The Union Mission summer camp in Abney Park 4 near opening next Sunday at 3 PM DST. 17th annual term aims to benefit local children. E Youell Woodrum chairs camp committee leading fundraising to furnish playground equipment paint and remodel buildings. Frank A. Thomas and A J Humphreys serve on the committee. contributions may be mailed to E Youell Woodrum.

Union Mission Abney Park BO Childdren Pat Withrow, Jr E. Youell Woodrum Woodrum A. J. Humphreys E. Yaouell Woodrum

Festival Closes With Queen Phyllis Wo in WV Strawberry Gala

DUCKHANNON June 4 The second West Virginia Strawberry festival concluded after a two day program that included the coronation of Phytla Curry of Lost Creek by Gov Holt a horse show parades dancing mass singing and band concerts Thousands of visitors watched a pageant The queen reviewed the grand parade as floats bands drum corps and riders processed A panel of three judges selected by J B McLaughlin of the agriculture department announced prize winners after viewing exhibits and bidding in an auction

Duckhannon Phyllis Wo West Virginia Phytla Curry Lost Creek Gov. Holt J. B. McLaughlin Agriculture Department

Seaplane Damaged and New Ship Ordered

The Kanawha Flying club sea plane was damaged in a minor accident at the city levee yesterday afternoon. A 1937 two passenger Aeronco model will replace it late next week. Pilot Stewart Barron of Macmet collided with a Johnboat rowed by two bays, a pontoon broken but no injuries. The damaged plane has been sold to a New York man and will fly to the purchaser early next week.

Kanawha Flying Club Aeronco Glenn Clark Stewart Barron Mac*met Barron Clark New York

Kanawha Valley Baptists Close School Convention

The Kanawha Valley Baptist Sun day school ended a two day session at Judson Baptist church in Belle with a program by the Kanawha Valley Baptist Young People's union. Rev. W. M. McKinney spoke on recapturing Pentecost spirit. Devotional led by Rev. Clyde L. West. Speakers included T. M. Russell Rev. John Roy Wolfe Miss Erna Wells and others.

Kanawha Valley Baptist Sun‘day School Kanawha Valley Baptist Young People's Union Judson Baptist Church Belle W. M. McKinney Clyde L. West T. M. Russell John Roy Wolfe Erna

Railway Supervisor Electrocuted at Work

WEST UNION June 4 A railway supervisor L.T. Wiltong of Clarksburg died after a high voltage line contacted the wing of a work train spreader car he was overseeing. Witnesses said the wing struck the line as he touched the net during earth removal along the right of way. Attempts to revive him failed.

West Union L.T. Wiltong Clarksburg Manong&Oh Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wilferg

Consumers Tax Collections Rise in April

Consumers sales tax collections rose nearly nine percent in April from the previous year, but lagged March due to quarterly reports from smaller merchants. The April total reached 678,072 dollars versus 822,392 dollars a year ago, per N. F. Conners of the state tax department.

Amaller N. F. Conners State Tax Department Cuba

Testa to Be Held Today in YWCA Swimming Exam

Examinations will be given today at the YWCA for 519 students who took swimming instructions this week. Miss Elizabeth Bennett, supervisor, announced yesterday. Those passing will receive beginner and swimmer Red Cross buttons. Instructors yesterday were Mrs. M. F. Brothers, Mrs. W. Brawley, Mrs. A. P. Hudgeons, Mrs. E. E. Rachael, Miss Virginia Paul, Miss Georgia Wall, Miss Mary Slutsky and Lealle Greenlee.

Elizabeth Bennett M. F. Brothers W. Brawley A. P. Hudgeons EE. Rachael Virginia Paul Georgia Wall Mary Slutsky Lealle Greenlee

New York Woman Dies in Auto Upset

A New York City woman identified as Mrs. Charles A. Fox was killed in an automobile accident on Lee Highway about three miles west of Centreville, Virginia. Her husband was seriously injured and taken to a Washington Georgetown hospital. The couple was returning from a vacation visit to Bluefield, West Virginia.

Manassas Charles A. Fox New York Lee Highway Centreville E. H. Howe Washington Georgetown Mowe Bluefield W. Va

Collision injures Negro driver and Mrs Fox

A vehicle collision resulted in injuries to a Negro truck driver and Mrs. Fox. The truck driver was taken to Washington hospital along with Mrs Fox who suffered a skull fracture and a broken neck.

Washington Hospital Fox

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