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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1929

Page

11

Prominent Aviator Forced Down In Dunbar Hay Field

Charles, nationally known aviator, landed in Dunbar after searching for a landing spot from Charleston to Richmond. He described lack of landing facilities, noted a planned flight to Richmond and his past win in the national continental air race from New York to Spokane.

Dunbar Hay Field Charles Charleston Colorado Springs Colo Richmond Gellgery Alexander Airplane Manufacturing Company Huntington Kanewha Dunber New York Spokane Wash

Miners Gather for Independence Day District Safety Meet

Lizzy first aid mine teams from New River and Winding Gulf districts will join the district safety meet on July 4 at Glen Jean. About ten thousand miners from coal districts will march from Hilsythe to Mount Hope and witness the first district safety meet here. Director Roberts Lilly, veteran mine inspector, announces plans with open air vaudeville, fireworks, prizes, and guest addresses by C B Huntress and W Ditton.

MT. Hope Lizzy New River Winding Gulf McKell Athletic Glendenn Roberts Lilly Hilsythe Mount Hope Glen Jean Lilly State Department of Mines Morgantown Bluefield Charleston Raleigh Fayette State Department Federal Bureau of Mines Glen Jesu Honera National Coal Harry L. Gandy C. B. Huntress National Association W. Ditton Fayetteville Payette Kanawha Logan Williamson Pocahontes

Obituary notices for Parks Ogilvy Hackley and Lewis

Obituaries report Frank G. Parks age 80 dying at his son Ralph’s home in South Hills and May Marks Ogilvy death on Long Island after illness. Also noted are services for Mrs Sarah Hackley in Columbus and James C. Lewis at First Baptist church with family survivors listed. An aqueduct project in the Dominican Republic nears completion.

Frank G. Parks G. Parks Ralph Parks West Ferm Avenue South Hills Mr. Parks Montgomery Parks Oz City Pennsylvania Bheakleysville Mercer County Chesa Peake Okla Yailway May Marks Ogivy May Marks Ogilvy Long Island New York Sarah Hackley Sarah Hackly Bis Hackley Simpson Spring Hill Cemetery James C. Lewis Puneral James C. Lewis Prifay First Baptist Kanowhy Light Lodge of Old Fellows Oliva and Manetti Lewis Sidney Mary Davis Marie Coleman

Janitors Receive A Tidy Sum From Legislative Bottles

A rambling report notes janitors at the county courthouse were paid $1,000 for handling removed whiskey bottles from the state house session. Bottles labeled with liquor brands were stored in the furnace room then sent to a group on Kanawha Street. The bottles may reenter circulation soon.

House of Delegates County Court House Haro Enos McCiintle Court House

New Studebaker Dictator Eight Promoted Here

Studebaker announces two new Dictator eight models priced to undercut six cylinder rivals. The Dictator eight joins the President and Commander line, offering eight cylinder performance at a lower price with smooth power, efficiency, and roomy long wheelbase body design.

Studebaker Corporation of America Triple- State Electric Company Studebaker

Plan 17 Dwellings At South Ruffner

Thomas brothers announce seventeen modern brick and stucco dwellings on South Ruffner lots bought from Booth Rulier Improvement. Construction starts immediately as part of Charleston expansion with homes priced from 46 500 to 98 000 on easy terms. The project continues a trend of new territory development in the city.

Thomas Brothers South Ruffner Booth Rulier Improvement Company Charleston Charleston Real Estate Board

Possible Split Arouses Democrats in DC Dinner Talk

Report from Washington notes a factional rift within the Democratic Party as a Jefferson association hosts a dinner linked to national party organizers. The event aims to showcase progress with Ras or Rasob anticipated to attend and address reductions in national committee debates. Senator Tydings of Maryland is slated to speak.

Raskoh Reaskoh Jefferson Democratic Association of District of Columbia Fat Px Demcratic Shouse Rasob Ie National Committee Senator Tydings Maryland

Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal Auto Mishap

Pittsburgh dispatch reports a two-vehicle crash four miles from Mt Lebanon results in the deaths of William Ebbert and Frank Gardner both aged 65 and 55. Em a Hoffman a Readling schoolteacher was seriously injured. Witnesses are sought.

Pittsburgh Mt. Leabanon Wheeling W. Va Ema Hoffman Reading William Ebbert Pranka. Gardner West Virginia

Graduation exercises mark St Albans district eighth grades

The Saint Albans district eighth grade graduation was held Friday at the Church of God in Highlawn. The program included songs, salutatory, poetry, music, and diplomas presented by Kanawha county official Ogmerson Camp, with multiple graduates listed from Highlawn, Tackett’s Greek, Coal Mountain, and Robinson schools.

Jefferson District Church of God In Highlawn America A. M. Grose Methodist Episcopal Church Hightown Mary Brace Clara Rogers Beatric Henson Jewell Stribbling Maxine May Marie May Nancy Smithy Mary Uemings Enola Halatead Nancy Smith Edna Larrison A. K. Hughes Jessie Blevins Cis O Gmerson Camp Kanawha County Highlawn School Pauline Moore Virginia Mctlealy Opal Hayes Jewell Sarpbling Enola Halstead Emma Pauley Lester Shropshire Emil Pauley Hassell Ferretra Posle Hamm Harold Olin Robert Pauley Buford Green Neal Stribbling

Luncheon Attended By Local Ladies In Virginia Street

Mrs. Troy D. Sutler traveled to Charleston on Saturday to join a bridge luncheon at the women’s club house on Virginia Street hosted by Mrs. Bess Pearson and Mrs. Katherine St.

Reracinus D. W. Rogers Wray Cain Priday Rope Meo M. Miller Mian Laine Gaamingkar Tun Jeverette Curry Woelralt Mich Mildred White Ruth Ralph Curry E. E. Ice Fred Summer~ Reid Frances Blunt Charleston Maymle White Rama Bartlette B. Hollaway West Virginia University Colcord, Jr Agnes Colcord Huntington Mary Garnettes Deatin Pennsylvania Avenue Morgantown Fred Galem Fifth Avenue Beckley C. Howard Zerkle Valley of Virginia Jean Burton Russell Mayme Kwite Second Street Gibson West Paint F. R. Gibson Highlawn Colorado Allends Troy D. Sutler Charles Bridge Women's Club Virginia Street Misa Bess Pearson Katherine St

Elks Club to Hold Flag Day Services

The Elks announce Flag Day services at eight o clock next Friday at the lodge home. The program opens with the Star Spangled Banner played by an orchestra, a prayer by chaplain William J Hardbarger, and remarks by exalted ruler A C G Lytle. Phil M Conley delivers a patriotic address followed by America sung by the assembly. Flag Day committee members are Henry T Hill Karl Tucker and G W Spaniol.

Pisg Elk’a William J. Hardbarger A. C G. Lytle Phil M. Conley America Assembly Gol Henry T. Hill Karl Tucker Gd. W. Spaniol

Galveston Hosts Fourth Annual Beauty Pageant Parade

Galveston Texas hosts its fourth annual beauty pageant with ten foreign and American belles parading in sports costumes on floats along the sea wall boulevard. Judges will name "Miss Universe" Tuesday evening as crowds of spectators await bathing suit appearances on Sunday.

Galveston Tex The Seawall

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