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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
5
PARKERSBURG June 7 Acting Police Chief C W Hulbert announced the dismissal of Patrolman J Gordon Williams for failure to cooperate in the investigation of the robbery of the police headquarters safe. On April 24 William G Albright,
A vintage ad promotes Testes or Tests antacid tablets designed to relieve excess gastric acidity caused by tobacco use. It promises rapid relief and lasting effect with a special ingredient that soaks up acid, notes minty taste and non-constipating, non habit forming qualities. Pocket friendly and suitable for temporary stomach discomfort from overindulgence.
BLUEFIELD June 7 Charles Helmandollar 60 was found unconscious beside the body of a companion on railroad tracks near Tazewell Va. Investigators believe both men Will Cox 60 a farm laborer and Helmandollar were struck by a Norfolk and Western train Dr P E Johnson said Cox had been dead since midnight Helmandollar had a fractured skull and doctors gave him a fair chance of recovery.
A merchant left 726 dollars in a strongbox over the weekend and found the money missing when he checked the unlocked safe. Days later police followed directions from a note found tacked to his front door and recovered about 500 dollars on a side road near Mineral Wells. Hulbert declined to identify the officer at the time. Williams was discharged yesterday. the chief said Williams reported finding the note. Williams declined to comment.
Landscape architect S. Charleston presented park blueprints at Massey circle and Montrose drive for the Forest View Garden club. New members Mrs. Frank Spencer Mrs. Perry Barker and Mrs. A. J. Richards were welcomed. Various club talks and plans followed including a Mexico talk by Mrs. W. C. Glenn and a June 28 picnic.
New York reports that Ted Peckham, who for four years supplied escorts for a price, was fined 250 dollars and given a suspended three month jail term for operating an unlicensed employment agency. The ruling effectively outlawed his Guide Escort Service, Inc. License Commissioner Paul Moss criticized the rise of similar agencies, noting witnesses faced disclosure fears. Police witness Thomas Farrell testified to escorting a woman for dinner and theater for a partial payment, while Charles Sealy recounted disputes over commissions.
Delmar Hudson Baugh and Rev T Conly Adams visit Mrs D W Cornwell and daughter Constance Anne with Miss June Hartman in Clarksburg. Circles of the First Presbyterian church schedule Thursday gatherings at 2 or 8 p m with chairmen Mrs H E McGregor Mrs C E Perkins Mrs Vernon Nichols Mrs F A Dandois and Mrs R A Dunn hosting at various addresses including 205 Fourth Avenue 28 Rhodes Avenue 229 Rosemont Avenue 45 1-2 E Street and 233 Fourth Avenue.
Continued demand from the United States spurs growth for lace workers in Calais France as orders rise and wages improve. Local firms report fuller employment and expanded production capacity amid the trade upturn.
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