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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
11
New wage data shows 2 percent overall growth from March to April with year over year gains. Increases touched 683 separate establishments across 98 steel and furnace sectors, lifting weekly averages to 26.53 dollars in that period and boosting per capita earnings industry wide. Donnelly and Ormsby.
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and terms including Combs Laxserl Cisseil Morgan R Seba Porter and references to numbers and letters. Insufficient coherent detail to define event, place, date, or outcome for a proper headline and summary.
The St Louis Browns edged the Chicago White Sox 3 to 1 in a pitching duel. Ded Garnier and Bollie Metosey contributed key hits while Swanton pitched strong into the ninth to secure the win.
Drawings announced for singles by Ceara Ose Byron Waikinasoh and directors. Doubles feature Pacey with Janke tingles Parkstabs Beate Dent ee a Baas rs sei ve Bil Let teee See Williamson oan nee Burger. Entries list many players including Bil Faget George Operamy Junior Oiteon Ble Echoen Billy Gibbon Van Stephens Jack Esmitton Leigh Barksdale Seeert Mortes Hunt va Omrid Sundarys Ramsose Ralph Sones Parkersburg x Toi Hes Restingtes James Barsite Wuntin Sea Bayes Huntington Ted s Byntingtes va Walker
Memphis Tee reports mob violence after the arrest of two men in Dyersburg on Saturday. Sheriff Newbill said the attackers were identified and a crowd formed around the jail shortly after the preliminary hearing as the case involving a county woman provoked tension.
Partial game notes list players and runs with frequent OCR errors. Frederick, Prey, Stripp, Taylor, Bartell, Clancy, Allen, J. Moore, J. Wisco, Jeffries, Fullis, Collins credited with runs batted in. Numerous defensive and pitching details follow with multiple misread names and numbers. the fragmentary box shows bases, hits, and outs amid unclear at bat sequences and timing.
Carl Hubbell pitched his eighth victory of the season for the Giants, beating Boston 6 0. New York mates drove in runs in the first inning, boosting Hubbell’s win total as the club improved in 35 home games. The box score shows Hubbell with seven innings pitched, Cantwell and Pickrel contributing, while multiple players recorded RBIs.
Pittsburgh Pirates won both games at Cincinnati 3 1 and 8 1 powered by the Waner brothers heavy hitting and a rookie win by Birk. Traynor and Vaughan led offense with key hits as Lombardi struggled for the Reds. Errors and bases on balls marked the twin bill. pitching by Derringer and Birkotte aided the Pirates' sweep.
Paroles for 18 prisoners at the state penitentiary were forwarded by Gov. H G Kump yesterday to Dr Co McClintic warden of the prison of Moundaville The group included a few from Kanawha county The names of the prisoners receiving paroles are to be made public at Moundaville it was said by A W Garnett state Pardon attorney
Harold Wynn four year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wynn of Es el street died yesterday at his grandparents home. He leaves his parents five brothers and sisters. Funeral services set for three o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence.
The narrative describes a grieving father and son after a brutal killing as detectives take the youth to face alienists. The father appeals for understanding, explaining his belief in his son’s mental illness and requesting caution from authorities.
Dr. Ozer outlined plans for a Putnam Project to house future residents with a focus on highly developed adults. The project collaborates daily with the Meanor and Handroser architectural firm of Charleston for Red House construction and with T. B. McGovran, county agricultural agent, who supports the sponsorship effort.
The state moves to seek a 2.5 million loan with a July 1 deadline, arguing cash balances do not show a surplus for water. The governor stated the overall position remains satisfactory despite recent harrowing times. The auditor’s office shows a June 1 cash balance of 9,316,228.99 across all treasury funds.
L J Ducy of Ruffner avenue has returned from a several week trip to Bedford Wisconsin where he visited relatives.
The parent teachers association of South Charleston Central school is to hold its annual business meeting and election of officers at three oclock this afternoon at the school on Three Avenue.
The Kanawha county school board voted to retain the Foca district high school at Sissonville and Milway junior high at Milway, resisting consolidation. Discussion of consolidating Chamberlain junior high with Kanawha City Roosevelt High School was deferred. The relief administration may use seven school buildings for summer workers. The board reappointed several teachers and deferred other appointments to a morning meeting.
Charleston Tire and Battery Dealers Association led by G. H. Bruner announced a June 19 meeting to fire a district price scale. A tentative schedule was drawn Tuesday night at Ruffner hotel and sent to about 30 dealers for study while awaiting Washington recognition as the local code authority. Bruner said prices below floor level will not be allowed. If Schedule 15 is adopted dealers must give three days notice before any price change.
Clyde Beech, 45, of Harrisville was in critical condition at St. Francis hospital after his car went over an embankment near Blue Creek yesterday. He was transported by West Virginia Transportation Company bus. Attaches said he suffered a fractured leg several broken ribs and a possibly fractured skull.
Major George Rose announced the Salvation Army cafeteria for the jobless will operate through the summer as a milx depot for school age children. It closes because the Federal transient bureau will provide meals to those normally served by the Army.
The Rev Hall and Dr Calhoun DB D lead a revival under the Charleston Booster Club at Union Mission Tabernacle. Calhoun speaks this morning on The Five Great Duties of a Christian's Life and tonight on Devices of Satan. Three young English explorers plan an 800 mile west to east Greenland crossing by sledge and will also explore the mountain region north of Mount Forel.
Charleston patrons converged on a Sum-Mere street cafe as state tax agents confiscated 21 cases of 3.2 beer. ProprieterM. or Geene was arrested by state troopers Hawkins on a warrant by Chase Laury and Claude McLaughlin and held on $500 bond for Friday hearing.
Martha Burnham, 41, Kanawha county health official and nurse in Charleston city schools, died last night at a local hospital after a sudden illness at her Ruffner avenue home. Born in Framingham Massachusetts, she had lived in West Virginia 28 years in Fayette and Kanawha counties. She trained at Simmons College Boston and Harvard University. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Thirteen people were killed when a house collapsed tonight. Firemen searched the wreckage and pulled out 21 injured. eight bodies were recovered, with critically injured later dying. Rescue work continued amid ongoing danger and debris removal. Automobile production in Germany rose 80 percent from last year.
The piece reports mixed reactions to a new Republican chairman, highlighting regional tensions and a push for a more independent national party structure. It quotes senators McNary Harah Hatfield Fess and Capper on his selection, noting doubts about experience and Western representation.
Charles H. Mattis of Montgomery has applied for a permit to place a 7ack tiprap revetment on the left bank of the Kanawha River at Mont formers, the United States engineer's offices at Huntington announced yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Gooper announce the birth of a daughter yesterday at St. Francis hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. Aldridge announce another daughter born at St. Francis hospital yesterday. Mrs. Sarah Guy, age 103, of Hotejaway is identified as England's aides bridge player.
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