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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
2
The U S Department of Agriculture weather bureau in Parkersburg reports farm work two weeks later than usual due to cool, wet conditions. Last week was unusually favorable for crop growth with warm weather and decent showers. Corn, wheat, oats, pastures, meadows show good growth. potato planting near completion. gardens in progress.
A stray hop toad jumped into Albert D. Williams' basement in South Mufmner two years ago and has since lived there uninjured. The toad, now large and content, feeds on basement insects and drinks from Williams's water, often near the hot water heater on cold days. The creature, nicknamed Toady, remains a quiet, largely unseen member of the household.
Club officers will convene at seven tonight in the city building to coordinate with the Lincoln club and travel to Dunbar to assist in organizing a new branch club. The poor soil conditions have slowed work in many areas.
A meeting of about county agricultural agents and corn hog control association members in the common pleas court room discussed compliance methods under the AAA. Speakers included D S DeHaan and stockdale of Morgantown. Preparations for a survey of corn land across 16 counties begin soon. Farmers signing contracts will receive similar benefits as last year. Reductions for hogs increased to 30 percent, while corn acreage reductions cap at 30 percent.
Logan Cary Blair and his brother Jesse Blair face murder trial in circuit court after being convicted previously for the Wawkina Bishop case. Salem College graduates 135. commencement address by Dr William L Bridger and honorary degrees to Dr Stidger, Rev Paul Leicester, and Rev William G Ware. Parsons Monument for Capt William Farsons to be unveiled by Daughters of the American Revolution at Bethel Cemetery near Tarsons. John Clare Neely, Roosevelt campaign director for Summers county, buried after acute appendicitis. Parkerburg roosevelt for President club organized. Dr Prunty elected president. Weston chamber of commerce update.
The Charleston Lions club yesterday elected a new board of directors at the Daniel Boone hotel luncheon. Delegates to the district Lions convention at Bluefield reported on activities, and the incoming year’s executive officers will be chosen Monday at the directors’ meeting. The new slate includes J. Larson Carl Bohnert Brady Buckley Warry Fretwell MK Hearne James L. McLane Ben Moore Thomas Robertson Dr J A Rohr and A I Stanley.
The Weston business gathering last night organized a commerce body with Cecil F Feeney a garage operator named president. United States Representative Joe L Smith D West Virginia announced the resignation of Everett E White Jr of Whitesville from admission to West Point and named Frederick B Young of Clendenin and Julius Astor Allen of Charleston as alternates for the appointment process.
H Hickman secretary of the State Education association and W W Trent state superintendent of schools depart for Washington to join officials of State Education associations and National Education association. They will discuss school funding and closer cooperation through state and national groups at the National Education Association headquarters. They expect to return to Charleston Sunday.
Dr William A Shimer secretary of the united chanters Phi Beta Kappa will speak at a luncheon at the Daniel Boone hotel. F Ray Power president of the local association will handle arrangements. Shimer editor of The American Scholar and former professor of philosophy at Obiatute university is a native of West Virginia who began teaching in rural state schools. reread 7 Austria has appropriated a large sum for suburban settlements.
Charleston chapter of the American Red Cross to meet in June at the American Legion club rooms. Mrs. Nelli Huncke, director, announced yesterday. Program includes reports from chapters on 1934 work and various sections such as Production led by Dr. A. A. Shawkey, Junior Red Cross with Mrs. Harrison McAlpine, and first aid by A. W. Brendel.
A. E. Hann leads Junior Red Cross efforts with Mrs. Carl Robinson and Mrs. M. F. Peterson promoting home hygiene and home service. Dr. Kt. DB. Rolle er serves as treasurer, P. A. Heracher as executive secretary, and Mira Nelle Huneke appears in a related report.
Kinney Stone of Jefferson district was held to the grand jury yesterday when arraigned before H. Q. Meadows justice of the peace at St. Albans. He is charged with breaking and entering the home of Miss Helen Cunningham near St. Albans.
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