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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

5

Ballot recount in Kanawha county court for sheriff race

Recount in Kanawha County court continues for Republican sheriff nominees Massey and Van Horn after Van Horn seeks exclusion of precinct No 8 Jefferson District ballots due to double-signature issue. Precinct 8 stands 79 for Massey, 27 for Van Horn. exclusion would shift 52 votes to Van Horn. Court to rule on Massey demand to count nearly 400 contested ballots. outcome could lead to further appeals to circuit or supreme court. Van Horn contends recount errors favor Massey. Massey leads by about 800 votes overall.

B.C. Meseey Guy W. van Horn Kanawha van Horn Massey Jefferson District van Fiorn van Worn Circuit Court Supreme Court van Korn Morn

Auction of Gas Property in Multiple Counties

Ancillary receivers for Twin Stars Natural Gas and Midland Natural Gas plan July 2 sales of properties in 15 counties. The auction will occur at Kanawha county courthouse with Ross B. Thomas and A. A. Johnson authorized by Circuit Judge Arthur F. Mudaon. Receivers appointed to sell western interests of both firms amid reorganization orders by Wilcott in New Castle Delaware. Properties span Kanawha Boone Tray Roane Payette Gilmer Cabell and other counties. Midland holdings in Lincoln Tyler Monongalia Green and Washington counties in Pennsylvania.

Twin Stars Natural Gas Company Midland Natural Gas Company Esse Karawhe Ross B. Thomas A. A. Johnson Arthur FP. Mudaon Wilcott Chancery Court Mew Castle Del Westta Tein Btates Woeet Virginia Kanawha Boone Tray Roane Payette Gilmer Cabell Midland Liscols Tyler Monongalia Har- Firm Greens Washington Counties Pennsylvania

Debutante Joretta Mills Toward Elopement With Shipbuilder

Joretta Dowling, daughter of a wealthy merchant, is engaged to Norman Williams, a shipbuilder, but meets engineer Jim Norton and feels drawn to him. Norman presses for marriage, while Joretta wrestles with family expectations and her own longing for independence as plans shift toward an October wedding amid social expectations and internal conflict.

Joretta Dowling Norman Williams Micther Jim Norton Norman Dowling Jim Joretta

Lovers Mystery Stirs Unseen Plans On Mason Street

In a sunlit harbor scene Allan Dowling departs with orders to return at dawn while Jetty Dowling and Uncle Charley discuss love and duty. Jim and Ben weigh the risks, guessing a romance or secret rendezvous drives Allan away, with Jetty’s future and family ties clouding the motive.

Fred Allan Dowling Jong Charley Jim Walted Ben Jim Allan Alan Anne Jelty Amie Migs Dowlie Willame Prines Coures Jetty Charly Cinderella

Funeral Services For Sol Cohen Held At Two O'Clock Today

Funeral services for Sol Cohen who died at his Maxwell street home Monday night will be held at two o'clock this afternoon at the residence. He had been ill for several months and was a longtime businessman in Charleston. Surviving are his widow, one son Charles Cohen of Charleston, three daughters, Mrs. M. Mendeloff of Charleston, Mrs. Astro Meyer and Mrs. Benjamin Shore of Montgomery, all grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial will be in the Binal Jacob cemetery under the Chevta Badisha society.

Sol Cohen Maxwell Street Cohen Charleston Binal Jacob Synagogue Charles Cohen M. Mendeloff Astro Meyer Benjamin Shore Montgomery Nathan Deutsch Morris Margolis K. Shore Benjamin Kanter Jack Stierer Hyman Banks Willamson Binal Jacob Cemetery Chevta Badisha Society

Bible School To Open Friday At Calvary Baptist Church

Daily vacation Bible school begins Monday morning June 14 at Calvary Baptist with two week run. Registration starts Friday June 10 at nine. A parade of enrolled children at ten. Directors and department heads listed with daily character training talks by named speakers from June 14 to 20. Closing pageant Garden of Flowers set for Sunday morning June 26 as part of children’s day program.

Calvary Baptist Church W. B. Miller Jeesie Givang F.C. Bothe Cecilia Stalwaker

Weekend Visitors and Church Activities at St Albans

Danville residents Mr and Mrs W P Pyle joined High Lawn hosts Mr and Mrs H V Frazer for the weekend. Ky resident John Burchett visits for several weeks. The J B Handley Bible class meets at eight in the First Baptist women’s room. The World Wide Guild to meet Tuesday at eight at Mrs Lee Mays home. Children’s Day services set for Sunday 10 30 at the Baptist church. A daily Vacation Bible School runs 9 to 11 30 each morning this week in the new Sunday school rooms.

W. P. Pyle Danville H. V. Frazer High Lawn John Burchett Mt. Blerling J. B. Handley Buble World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church Lee Mays Wil

Nitro high school team awarded league gold balls

Nitro high school baseball players Rex Javiis Rick Hudnall Lachlan Trout Dayle Hartt Eugene Cochran Dennis Carrier Lionel Rexroad Omir Macy O Der mnt Oliver Hawkins received gold baseballs from sponsors of the Kanawha Valley league. Several local figures and students are noted with travels and military camp plans.

Nitro Rex Javiis Rick Fort Homer Hudnall Lachlan Trout Dayle Harttman Eugene Cochran Dennis Carrier Lionel Rexroad Omir Macy O'Der Oliver Hawkins

Charming Pattern 2358 Advertises Summer Wardrobe

Pattern 2358 offers a two tone belted frock with scalloped neckline and six gore skirt in fabrics like crepe georgette lawn and shantung. Available sizes 14 to 20, fabric and ribbon yardages listed, order via Charleston Gazette Pattern department for 15 cents per pattern or 25 cents for catalog and pattern. Catalog ships in 10 days.

Anne Adams Kiddle Charleston Gazette Pattern Department

Birth of Anna Betle Turner Named by Mr and Mrs Grant Turner

Mr and Mrs Grant A Turner of the Flk river road announce the birth of a daughter Anna Betle on Saturday June 4 in a local hospital. The family reports mother and baby are doing well.

Grant A. Turner Flk River Toad Anna Betle

Manhattan Gigolos Unite to Bar Rough Boys

New York report says Manhattan gigolos form a union to keep out rough rivals with rules and set prices for escort services. The article mixes quirky claims with unrelated notes about officials, authors, and a locksmith’s European treasure quest.

Manhattan New York Tireir Nast Clibs Bro- Cline

Wesleyan Trustees Seek Fifty Thousand Dollar School Fund Loan

West Virginia Wesleyan College trustees submitted an application for a 50000 loan from the state school fund to the board for consideration at the next meeting. Governor William G. Copley, chair, warned the board that the fund’s investments are the board’s remit, with other members named alongside college trustees and local figures from Buckhannon and Charleston among those listed.

West Virginia Wesleyan Colege William G. Copley Edgar @. Lavaca W. 5. Johnson Roy McCuskey John Raing Reville C. G. Young Myron Hymes Buckhannon Olandua West Clarksburg J. E .Wells Parkersburg Clyde Law Wheeling W. T. Williamson J. Morrison Phil M. Conley J. B. Workman William Burdette Mathews Charleston

Governor Conley Cancels Address at Grand Army Encampment

State business yesterday led Governor William Conley to cancel his engagement to address the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Clarksburg.

William ©. Conley Grand Army of the Republic Clarksburg

Ring of Keys Found on London Heights

Ring of Keys lost several days ago on London Heights were found yesterday by a small bay. The owner may claim by telephoning Capitol 295, according to the bay reports.

Ing London Heights Capitol

Five Planes Sought for Capitol Dedication Ceremony

Governor William G Contey urged the federal government to dispatch five planes of the 14th Aero Squadron to attend the dedication of the state capitol on June 20.

William G. Contey 14Th Aero Squadron State

$177,000 Allotted for Local River District Work

Special to The Gasette reports Secretary Hurley allocated 177000 for river projects including the Zatewhe river at Huntington and the Mississippi near Wisconsin and Mines. Funds cover payments due or anticipated for current contracts, forming the second largest of five War Department allotments.

Washington Ma Hurley Huntington War Department Milmbie, Sippi River Wisconsin Ad Yirpos

Nervex Promises Calm for Anxious Nerves in Ad Claims

An old advertisement touts Nervex as a cure for nerve torture and fatigue. It claims a tenapoonful dose calms the nerves, easing weakness and agitation. The copy urges readers to buy one dollar bottles at Potterfield's Drag Store with a money back offer.

Nervex Potterfield

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