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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1936

Page

9

Library Loans 149.978 Books Report Year End

The annual report by librarian Mrs E von Schlehchtendal shows total library circulation at 149978 books. Main Crescent branch and bookmobile loans are included. The year added 4113 items across adult 2687, children 92, Crescent 164, and 255 girls with 82 bound volumes. 294 books not returned and 494 worn out. 2416 titles mended and 5719 applied. Four Kanawha college students worked unpaid. многие donated books listed from various individuals and institutions.

E. von Sehlechtendal Lrarian Crescent Adlt Kanawha College Virginia Talmadge The United Ind Uctio York City Flora Bayliss Avenios American Historicality of New York Eyinninger Long Beara Cali Zay J. A. Sprit. Sr Silma Elizabeth Buzz J. E. McCu Meus Roy Bird Hal Kroeht A. D. Willamson B. Smith Alfred Nevin Alvin Af Auger Carnegie New Yo St. Alb State Jege Charleston Thur Jorne W. E. Wart Yvalt Porter Po! Information Service New York City Salacia Rees Hollywood California College of Charleston South Carollina Frederick L. Bird Frances M. Ryan United Daughters of the Confederacy of Charleston Benjamin Caruthers

Annual Homecoming Planned at CCC Camp Seneca West Virginia

Camp Seneca 1557 in Huntersville invites the public to its third annual homecoming on June 20. Tours will showcase forest roads, a new dam lake, cottages, boating, and deer in the surrounding wild. Speakers include Civil and military figures. events feature a ball game and a dance, under Lt. W. Wilmore, Camp Superintendent R. W. Griffith, and Omar T. Goddin.

Camp Seneca S N. Huntersville Sueh CCC West Virginia Seneca State Forest Marchinton Canm Technical Service W. Wilmore R. W. Griffith Omar T. Goddin

County Farmers Urged to File Soil Program Claims

Kanawha county farmers must file applications for federal soil conservation benefits by June 13 the final acceptance date. About 200 claims have been received with more expected. Applications should be filed at the county agent office or with Clarence Givens Elkview A A Berane Sissonville or G C Hoy Tornado. A state report notes 4463 farmers in 62 counties filed work sheets last week and West Virginia may total 15000 in the program.

Kanawha Federal Soil Conservation Program T. H. McGowran McGavean Clarence Givens Elkview A. A. Berane Sissonville G. C. Hoy Tornado

Ex Wife Reveals Black Legion Secrets From 1930s Detroit

Mrs. Dayton Dean, ex wife of a Black Legion two gun killer, discloses church tied plots, public lighting workers as members, and initiation scenes in Detroit during 1934 35. She details recruitment at a community church and a pastor lured into the group amid fear and coercion. He later denies involvement.

Sinister Black Legion Dayton Dean Detroit Times Universal Service Detroit Jacob Whitt Harvey Davis Colonel Davis Dayton Public Lighting Commission Church Beet Yoemans The George Quindt Our “Community Church White Jain Blank Legion Roomer Myreller Hum Als Hendr Ton Henedricks Alber Swanson Legion Hendricks Daytona Merdzicks

Six Legged Frog Jumps in Circles

Freddie Stone of seven, an avid hunter, reports a six legged bull frog. The creature, said to have four legs on one side and two on the other, is observed to travel in circles due to uneven propulsion. Freddie demonstrated the frog’s looping leaps and waited for it to complete its orbit.

Freddie Stone Freddie Hay Freddie

Bus From Great Lakes Exposition Stops Here Next Tuesday

A special tour bus from the Great Lakes Exposition will visit over 100 cities across seven states including Michigan Indiana Ohio New York Pennsylvania Kentucky and more. The double sided observation bus seats riders sidewise for window views and will be on public display with a ceremonial invitation to the mayor.

Great Lakes Exposition Great Lakes Kia Michigan Indiana Pennsylia New York Kentucky

Lakefront in Cleveland Sees Five Mile Lion Visit Expected

A lakefront area in Cleveland anticipates a visit by a five mile lion guest. Authorities warn residents to stay alert as the unusual event draws attention from locals and visitors alike. Officials say safety measures will be in place during the potential sighting.

Lake Front Cleveland

Tars Set Mask Record in Baltic Fleet Exercise

Navy men of the Baltic fleet wore gas masks for 218 hours while performing regular duties and removing them only for meals. They completed a masked march of 18 miles, showcasing endurance and discipline amid wartime conditions.

Leningrad Baltic

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Library Loans CCC Camp Seneca Annapolis Fonde A. Todd John Kirtland Bishop Poland John Paul Preston Louisiana States Naval Academy Associated Press Tim Aldersen Toyo Ehuveh the Heerth Rio de Janeiro Seth Amor saamaMpares Hubert Kelly Motor Co. —Distributors Dial Legged Frog Nelson Plumbing CO Parkersburg, W. Va St. Albany Radio Service St. Albans W. Va C. E. Smith Nitro Beckley Music Store Beckley, W. Va Galperin Music CO Capitol Street Logan Mercantile Co Logan, W. Va EB. & L. Furniture Co Williamson, W. Va van Zandt Supply Company Huntington, W. Va Koppers Stores, Inc Whitesville, W. Va Parson-Souders CO Clarksburg, W. Va Specialty Sales CO Bluefield, W. Va Westinghouse Charleston Galperin Capitol ST Wight Tars Salden Jubilee Refrigerator
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