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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

12

Do X to Start Hop To New York Soon

DO X arrives near Natal Brazil after a 12 hour flight from Fernando Noronha. The giant airship plans to head for Rio de Janeiro then proceed toward New York along commercial air routes with fuel stops as needed. Officers, welcomed by Natal officials, say the voyage continues weather permitting and a rapid Atlantic crossing may follow.

Natal Irael Germany New York Fernando Noronha Cane ‘Verda Islands Rio de Janeiro Reguar Do-X Natali Itsio Batbo Faloh Fernando Noronde

Odd Fellows to Meet In Church at Dunbar

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Dunbar will hold its annual memorial service tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the Dunbar United Brethren church. The memorial address will be delivered by the Rev. J Frank Richardson DD of Ashland Ky. The public is invited.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Dunter Dunbar United Brethren Church J Frank Richardson Ashland

Curb Market Ends Mixed Amid Profit Urge

New York curb market closed irregularly with mixed trends as investors sought profits in utility stocks and bond issues. Declines appeared in some issues while others held steady amid cautious trading and widespread profit-taking.

Kedron United Light Ape Eiect Bond Skare Alean Romaea Ag-taks

Trade Trends In Construction Activity And Steel Output

The Associated Press reports May construction activity rebounded from a weekly low, with total proposals for highways and national projects at 53,850,000 dollars versus the prior week. Steel ingot production fell to 45.36 percent of capacity from 49.29 in April, 73.68 a year earlier. Output for 26 working days in May totaled 3,869,000 tons, versus 3,722,439 in April and 4, or daily averages near 147,555 tons in May last year.

Associated Press Amexteam Iron and Steel. Institute Caoath Cass

New York Poultry Market Report Confusing Trade Data

Associated Press dispatch from New York on June 1 notes mixed poultry prices with varying freight rates and qualification terms. Dressed meat and broilers show unsettled values. several categories list percent ranges and inconsistent figures, reflecting a volatile market.

New York

Wall Street Briefs and Market Snapshots

Wall Street Briefs summarises May results with W. Boatner noting income aligns with last May's 22,017 fee. General Empire stock issuance of 113,092 shares and Empire Fire & Light Securities. Cotton goods ease. burlap and wool goods mixed. yarns offered. Call money steady. prime commercial paper 1 to 2 percent. Toledo grain and treck unchanged. seeds in warehouse unchanged.

Associated Press York W. ¥. Boatner Chicago, Great Western Rai Map Shell Seryeer Peo Alse Ral Empire, Corporation Bay Fower @& Light General Empire Bankers Ga Ansoclated Press Toledo L—Gand Grath

What New York Is Wearing Fashion patterns and sewing tips

A fashion department notice describes a jaunty jacket in blue and white crepe options, plus printed crepe styles and a black crepe silk ensemble. It promotes pattern No. 3078 in various bust sizes, with yardage details and a Paris fashion book. Includes ordering by mail from the Charleston Gazette Fashion Dept in New York City.

Incge Paris Iun Stout The Charleston Gazette Fashion Dept Fifth Ave New York City

Readers Forum Foresees Profit Pact To Avert War

The Reader's Forum reflects on postwar sacrifice and warns of renewed global conflict. It lauds a sweeping pacifist idea: conscripting capital by freezing profits to deter future war profits and curb propaganda. The piece honors fallen soldiers and argues a wartime sacrifice would not be in vain if capital restraint advances world peace.

France Russia East Stalin Europe Germany Fara Fred Owens

Presbyterians Set Children's Day Program at Gorth Charleston

First Presbyterian church of Gorth Charleston plans its annual Children's Day program tomorrow at 11:00 AM, replacing regular services. Topic Our Mission Work Brags, featuring pupils from primary to intermediate departments. Committee chaired by Mrs C A Blaine with Miss Frances Irons and Mrs George A Brown assisting. decorations by older girls and teachers.

First Presbyterian Church of Gorth Charleston L. C. Masesey Mya L. N. McNerny

Dog Pound Reports Empty as Final Dogs Evacuated

The city dog pound at the crematory was empty yesterday for the first time since a month long quarantine. Supt. Doel Taylor said the last three dogs were killed Thursday. An adapted dog, a Siberian wolf pup, will be given to a responsible person outside the city. the dog is deaf.

Sheely Doel Taylor

Appeal Granted in Railroad Injury Case

The Supreme Court granted the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway an appeal yesterday from a £40,000 personal injury award. The award was won in Kapache County Circuit Court by E. Stafford, a bridge painter, against the railway company.

Chesapeake and Ohio Supreme Court Kapache County

Charleston Plumber Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Roy Alexander Goen of Charleston, a plumber, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy yesterday in the U S district court. The schedules list debts of 1426.52 and assets of 2500.

Roy Alexander Goen Charleston United States District Court Wabl

State Supreme Court Refuses Real Estate Review

The state supreme court yesterday refused to review a Raleigh County real estate case. It denied an appeal by Jamey W. Sweeney for Joseph B. Sweeney from the Raleigh County circuit court verdict directing ejectment against Conrey and others. The high court held the defendants were in possession for more than 20 years.

State Supreme Court Aaleigh Jamey W. Sweeney Joseph B. Sweeney Raleigh County Mike Conrey Sweeney Tower Court

Alleged Note Raiser Held to Grand Jury

Michael Stanley Berrick of the Bis xervile road posted a $2,500 bond with U S Commissioner A V Fittwater for appearance at the November term of federal court to answer a charge of raising bills. Derrick was arrested yesterday by Raymond W. King a secret service operative.

Michael Stanley Berrick Bisxervile Road United States A. V. Fitt Derrick Raymond W. King Nervice

Baptist to Broadcast Devotional Service by Former Mate

Calvary Baptist Church will broadcast Dr. Charles H. Barrington, formerly the mate, delivering the devotional program from 10:35 to 11:00 this morning over WORD. Pastor Rev. William Brien Miller is abroad delivering the commencement address at Alderson Junior College in Alderson.

Charles H. Barrington Calvary Baptist Church William Bricen Miller Alderso Junior College Alderson

Fragmented musings mix science and social critique in a scattered column

The piece wanders from heredity and salmon nutrition to banking rates and Russia sanctions, then shifts to a tragic court case. It links evolution, food advice, and economic opinions before recounting Frau Lonny Barth’s plea and a mother who drowned her disabled child to escape hardship, ending on a bleak note about the world’s treatment of workers and the vulnerable.

Frau Lonny Barth

Children’s Program Set At First Baptist Church South Charleston

The annual children’s lay program will be presented at First Baptist Church of South Charleston tomorrow morning. The program replaces the regular Sunday school and church service with pupils from all Sunday school departments taking part. Mrs. W. L. Gwinn chairs the committee. answers provided by Mrs. L. W. Shaw, Mrs. Roy Wooten, and Mrs. A. M. Pennell.

First Baptist Church of

Permit Issued For Apartment House In Charleston

City Building Inspector Stark Jr issued a permit to Charleston Apartment Corporation to construct a $50,009 apartment building at 1420 Virginia Street. The 49 by 127 foot brick concrete steel structure will be three stories high.

Stark, Jr Charleston Apartment Corporation Virginia Street

Marriage Proposal in The Private Office

Foster unexpectedly proposes a businesslike marriage to Mary in the office, arguing it could form a balanced partnership. Mary, shaken, contemplates love, career, and the possibility of becoming a broker, while pondering Dick Baldwin’s absence and her own ambitions. The scene hints at a planned continuation.

al. Foster Mary Bonnie Foster Marty Abera Samson-Blair Dis Porter Baldwin Eee Che Dilek Sam Bate Acmette Mery Ilo Dick Baldwin Obra

Probation Agent Bird Visits County Wards

County Probation Officer O Bird reported that his 400 probationers show stealers and thrifters. He noted only seven have applied for county rations and estimated that if all 400 were jailed, about 75 percent of their families would rely on charity.

O. Bird

Mayor declares new downtown parking ban hours

Mayor KR DeVan announced a daily 4:30 to 6 PM downtown parking ban to ease homeward traffic. A 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM daylight ban will begin July 1 in blocks around Washington Broad Kanawha and Court streets, with Kanawha Street made one way from Broad to Clendenin. The mayor said Appalachian Electric plans to offer to buy and maintain all traffic lights for a coordinated system, with the city paying for power but not other charges.

DeVan Washington, Broad Kanawha Court Streets Broad Clendenin Appalachian, Electric Power Company

Chamber Committee Meeting Dates Set

Charleston chamber of commerce schedules next week meetings. Board of directors signs in at 2:15 PM Monday at the Kanawha hotel. Public affairs committee meets 6:00 PM Monday at the Ruffner hotel. Sewer and sanitation aid committee convenes 2:90 PM Wednesday at the chamber office.

Charleston Chamber of Commerce Kanawha Ruffner Hotel Chamber

Notice of Trustee's Sale in South Charleston West Virginia

Trustee Hb. Soyder Jr. will sell at the Kanawha County Courthouse in South Charleston a lot in Black C of Kanawha Terrace to satisfy a note of $4500 due to Security Bank & Trust Co. The sale on June 18, 1931, will be subject to deed of trust conditions and unpaid taxes, with the purchaser covering taxes.

Soyder, Jr George Kanawha County West Virginia Cald Truster Lillian’ George Security Bank & Trust Company Court House Eananks County South Charleston Highland Avenue Kanewham Terrace Skinner South Charleston Quincy Quincy Street Ldt Kenawha Torgate Exinner Enoawhe Eforesaid E. George Lutian George Leroy Allebach R. Kemp Morton Security Bank & ‘Trust Company Ubova L. Bnsder R. W. Lacy Os BE Naid County Snd Brosks Halisw Rosia Coal Propserty Rx Cients and Bownds Tig Lok Jones J. J Mack Nora Hammeck Hin Wits Tecord Leroy Alleveen Kemp Marton Anid J Kanawhs County Virginia Kanawhenunty Akulting Bighey Avenue Bighbey Avenue Hex Eik City City of Rigbey Avenue Bierstraat Éfia Wiley Tina Betwee Ein Street Bigley Avenue Big Jey Avenue Glen Elk City Daly Kenawhe County Ladd J. L. Hammack Nore Hammsck Iuey M. Price E. C. Prich Huss Bent Sore R. Kemp Mortox Autos Berringelow Herve Nerein Anc Kanawha Sunn Wai Winxwire County Court House West Vincerie Mse Aay Strpdenson Baeritt Ravathe County Bra Robertson Thos Robbrtson

Sale of real estate and multiple trustee notices in Kanawha County

Public notices announce sales of land in Jefferson District Charleston by Henry James Roweh and Ethel Rowek and several trustees. Entries cover Lot Nos 138 119 120 121 123 193 in the Theoln subdivision plus other parcels in Glen Elk City and Higginbotham Hill, with cash on day of sale and dates in 1991. Also included are notices of trustee sales in Charleston and a sheriff auction of abandoned automobiles with a June sale date.

Henry James Foweh Ethel Rowch Kanawha West Virginia Kaonwhs County Jefferson District Karasha County Kewerhe County West Virginisy Seid Wilbur Srump Zale

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