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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

3

Abusive Language by Prosecutor Is Assailed by Court

The state supreme court reversed two year prison sentences for Summersville Halley Long and Arnold Long after ruling abusive language by a prosecutor prejudiced jurors. It urged trials by calm unprejudiced judges and fair treatment even for the guilty. The decision also reduced a 10 million dollar valuation on a West Penn Power plant in Brooke County. The ruling endorsed lowering the assessment to reflect actual value and upheld a Summers County court action in a real estate suit involving A H Hedrick et al. against A D Daily trustees with conditions. Poland is described as seeking to develop its merchant vessels.

State Supreme” Court Wee Willis Summerville Halley Long Arnold Long Hope Construction Company Roane County Batent Cenenes Weat Peon Power Ohio Power Company Brooke County Supreme Court Lith Momer Woods Brooke County Browk County Board of Equalization and Tevlen Appell Jave Wrough Summers County Dweit Ty Halen A. Hedrick A. D. Daily, Trustes High Court E. N. Farley Nia Poland

Local society to host visiting delegates and banquet

Society members discuss plans as the Bream Memorial church prepares a 6 30 PM Friday banquet for visiting delegates. The Hunten women of Sixth Street Methodist circle host a gathering at Mrs Elizabeth Mathes home with multiple members attending. Mare C O Baker to entertain Emmanuel Baptist circle 2 members at 7 30 PM tomorrow at Sixth Street residence.

Elizabeth Mathes Sixth Street Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Turner Charles Robinson R. ©. Phillips Joan McKnight Wiliam McKnight John Ennis Stewart M. Wood Frank McKnight T. #. Maness Virgil Rollins Melfie Stewart Myra John Griffith Mathes. Mare C.O. Baker Circle 2 Ladies Emmanuel Baptist Church Bixth Street

Social notes mark travel and visits in Charleston area

A stream of local residents and guests are noted in a Charleston area social roundup. Mr and Mrs W A Markell visit in Biltmore and Frederick. Mrs Charles Alderson of Houston visits Mrs A P MacCorkle. families travel by motor to Wheeling and Miami. Mrs Broadford Noyes and Mrs Byrne head to Lewisburg. several couples and guests attend weddings, conventions, and conferences in Huntington Lewisburg and Par. Mrs Harmon and Mrs Perry attend a Lewisburg youth conference. students and relatives plan summer stays with families in Charleston and South Hills.

W. A. Markell Querler Street Biltmore Frederick Aoa Charles Alderson Houston Tex South Hills F. Zimmerman Anna Marie Zimmer Wheeling Pred Zimmerman Fens Yray Military College Chester Broadford Noyes W. E. FR G. J. Payne Virginia Street Patricia Payne Kiddleft Miami Fla Rettig Sieger William Paxton Nell Deford J. H. Tickle Rebekah Par Kernburg A. Harmon J. K. Perry Lewisburg Nee Fawn Grigg Emma “Toney Hansford Marguerite Dorothy Bek Main Street Mary Emma Edgar Wittenberg College Springfield Charleston Glen R. Zager van Fruth E. A. Joachim Clar | Jottenville War J

Two Confess After Trio Is Convicted

Spencer district reports that Mack, Jarvis, and Hall were convicted for a United Fuel Gas Company dynamiting on December 25. A fellow prisoner Brooks Hall allegedly confessed then recanted, while Jarvis reportedly provided a confession obtained by Jasian Stutler of Charleston who sought the $1,000 reward.

Spencer Mack Jarvis Abe United Fuel Gas Company Brooks Hail Join Hall Cat] Hall Charles Naylor Jasian Stutler Charleston Gay Gens Company

Relief and relief funding discussed in Congress battle

The House agricultural committee approved moving 40 300 000 bushels of farm board wheat and 500 000 bales of cotton to relief. Senate members consider 60 000 000 bushels of wheat for hungry relief. Garner supports federal city loans via reconstruction corporation. Dawes resigns. Mills urges private economic rebound with caution on public works.

Man Pott Fulmer Othe Red Crags Farm Board House Agricultural Committee McNary Senate Agriculture Committee Nct Payne Red Cross Garner Hig Reconstruction Corporation Benator Vandenberg Mich Lewis D Charles G. Dawes The Finance Corporation Lewis Mills Tellef United States Washington Monument

Chicago Dismal in Effort to Clean Up Premises

Citizens from Edward N. Hurley’s committees failed to stir neighbors to tidy up fronts near a stadium as a speakeasy with curtained windows operated nearby. A Republican effort priced at 31000 for four days of rent and carpentry signals high costs to nominate a presidential candidate.

Sianey Strotz Edward N. Hurley Strotz Telegraph Republicane Heave Iter Democrata

Old Salt Sulphur Springs Inc Chartered

Secretary of State issues charter to Old Salt Sulphur Springs Inc capitalized at 10000 dollars. Chief offices set in Charleston with B E Holz Jack Patton and E G Meader as incorporators all of Charleston. Ninety nine year old Annee Battan of Chambray receives a war card from the French office indicating possible imminent military service.

Old Salt Sulphur Springs, Inc Charleston

Ruffner To Host Old Fashioned Dance For Capitol Opening

Ruffner hotel manager Bluford Luge announced a free old fashioned dance at the Rutner on Wednesday June 22 from nine to twelve to mark the new capitol opening in Charleston. West Virginia musicians are engaged for the event, described as a social milestone recalling the capitol’s early days.

Blufard Luge Rutner Hotel City Jeston Charleston Lowe West Virginia Capitol

Roosevelt Plank Split Deepens Democratic Rift In 1932 Fight

In a tense Washington scene on June 7 1932 Roosevelt supporters clash with Smith faction as Rockefeller challenge to prohibition strengthens Smiths position. Shouse claims Roosevelt aided Walsh bid while Roosevelts camp counters with Farley misgiving. Spellacy backs Smiths choice noting party unity amid New York Tammany strains and upcoming nominations in New Jersey.

Roger Belt Hiad Walsh Smith Insmith New York Roosevelt Shouse Thomas J. Sgellney Smith Forers Mr. Shouse Washington Chicago Tammany Sam Seabury New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut Massachusettas Rhode Island Balth Bly Spellacy Mary Norton

Theaters And Prohibition Debate At Chicago Convention

A jumble of theater names and stars contrasts with a key political clash as Republican leaders and senators discuss a prohibition resubmission at Chicago. Notable names Borah Garfield Vandenberg Hoover Brown are cited amid signals of divisions and limited consensus on the party stance.

Senate Borah Idaho Dorak St Boranditt Prohibition Chicago Barah James R. Garfield Resolutions Committee Washington Congressional Republicant Emoot Utah Robinson Indiana Brother Oregon Thomas Capper Kansas Goldsborough Maryland Vandenberg Michigan Nielwer Heiner Garfield Hoover Brown

Man Crowded From Road By Hit-and-Run Driver

Charles Robertson, 24, of Davee, was discharged from St Francis hospital after injuries from a Tuesday night 5 am crash on Ruffner Hollow Road near Meadowbrook golf course. His car plunged 200 feet down an embankment and overturned. Raymond Young of Charleston and Copen of Big Chimney assisted him to the hospital where he was treated for head, shoulder, and leg injuries not serious.

Charles Robertson Davee St. Francis Hospital Ruffner Hollow Meadowbrook Golf Caures Clendenin Raymond Young Charleston Iden Copen Big Chimney Hernital

Summer Schools Open for Enrollment in Charleston District

Burimee schools in the Charleston independent school district will be open for enrollment for several days, announced by Fred L Teal superintendent. East side center at Charleston High School and west center at Lincoln Junior High. J Gorman principal Charissian High School oversees junior and senior high work, while Mrs Elizabeth Salmond handles elementary. Classes will be organized today and run tomorrow. prospective students yet to enroll should proceed promptly.

Charleston Independent School District Fred L. Teal East Side Center Charleston High School West Title Center Lincoln Junior High School R. J. Gorman Charissian High School Elizabeth Salmond Heald

Boy Falls From Second Story Window

A two year old boy named James Edwar Cunningham of Ghibleston street fell from a second story window of his home yesterday morning and struck his head. He was hospitalized at Staats hospital last night as doctors took two X-ray pictures to assess his condition. The report notes that men and boys in England are becoming as prone to candy as women.

James Edwar England

George No Longer Drinks Whiskey

A note claims a White Ribbon treatment makes drinkers hate liquor and can be added to coffee tea or milk to stop drunkenness. It cites a woman reportedly curing a 20 year drunkard after one bar visit and advertises the remedy for sale at Potterfield's Drug Store for 32.00, with an aid im for sale phrase.

Potterfield Aday, É

Summer school center plan sparks debate

A local official asserted urgent action while a defective draft described a Negro summer school center at a facility labeled Mi Gernet igh scheal, raising questions about availability, funding, and location.

King Carol of Romania to Broadcast to U S

New York June 7 King Carol of Romania makes his first broad cast to the United States from Bucharest on the anniversary of his ascent to the throne. The broadcast will be heard on WEAF NBC and WABC. Dowager Queen and his son Prince Michael will wave a garland from the palace. Other programs include orchestra concerts and radio features on WEAF NBC WABC and WJZ NEC with Cab Calloway and Jingle Joy listed among items.

New York Carol of Romania United States Bucharest WEAF NBC WABC Dowager Queenie Chael Salon ¢Tonvert Orchestra Gladys — Rice CBS Pune Bowers Howard Barelow Symphony Orchestra Wjz-Nec Jingle Joy American Taxpayers’ League Cab Callaway

Constipation remedy urged by Dutch medical expert

A damaged text describes digestive issues and hints at natural relief methods. Dr Sleeswijk of Delft, Holland, recommends fresh yeast as a health booster and a remedy for irregular bowels, promising natural relief and better overall health.

Slecuwiik Sleeswijk Delft Holland

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