Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1934

Page

3

Resignation Shocks Calvary Baptist Pastor Miller

The Rev. William Bricen Miller ThD announces resignation from Calvary Baptist church effective September 1 after a brief leave of absence. He says no reasons discussed and immediate plans are indefinite. Miller, formerly of Texas, served three years in Charleston and held roles with Baptist organizations and Alderson-Broaddus College.

William Bricen Miller Calvary Baptist Church Miller Texas Charleston Cleburne Baptist Church Charles H. Harrington Ing West Virginia Education Society The Baptist Banner West Virginia Anti-Saloon League State Baptist Convention Alderson-Broaddus College Cuba Tennessee New Mexico Richmond Udverslty Southern Baptist, Seminary Louieville Peabody Neahville Tenn Southwestern Baptist Seminary Fort Worth

Farmers to Visit Lakin for State Farm Inspection

Hanswhs county farm bureau members will visit Lakin on June 14 to inspect the state farm. County agricultural agent T. H. Mc Gowran reported the plans and invited any interested neighbors to join the bureau trip.

Hanswhs County Farm Bureau Lakin T. H. McGowran

Heat wave ends after record Charleston heat

Yesterday afternoon Charleston recorded 94 degrees until shortly after four oclock when temperatures eased as the United Fuel Gas company barometer fell from 29.61 at noon to 29.43 by six oclock. No immediate relief from the heat was in sight.

Charleston United Fuel Gas Company

Geene and Penn Fined for Tax Law Violations

Magistrate E Watean yesterday fined Geene who runs a Summers street establishment and Penn who operates a Washington street cleaning and pressing business. Each faced charges of violating state tax laws for selling beer without a license and failing to collect consumer tax. The penalties totaled 50 in fines plus costs.

E 8. Watean Geene Rufss Fenn Summers Street Penn Washington Street Feiling

Births in Bridgeton Area Welcome Baby Son for Baldwin Family

Mr and Mrs Arkis Baldwin of Bridgeton New Jersey announce the birth of a son. The mother is Fredda Gilpern from Owens.

Arkis Baldwin Bridgeton N. J Jane Baldwin Fredda Gilpern Owens

Parents and Teachers at Fort Hill School Meeting

Mrs L E Hoke spoke on Health and a Sleeping Beauty play was performed by pupils directed by Mrs Anns P Lilly. The association will not meet again until the school reopens in September.

Fort Hill L. E. Hoke Anns P. Lilly

Judge Hudson to Hear Election Case Today

The South Charleston election contest will be heard by Judge Arthur P. Hudson in circuit court this morning. The appeal focuses on the legal question of whether residents of the government reservation should be allowed to vote. A circuit court jury yesterday heard testimony in the case of P. W Riley, a South Charleston barber, against W. J. Thomas and others. The case was continued until Monday and involves the sale of barber supplies to satisfy a judgment.

South Charleston Arthur P. Hudson Circuit Court P. W Riley W. J. Thomas

Entertaining Social At Shady View Camp

Miss Blanche Dalton hosted a dinner and swimming party at her Shady View beach camp on Coal River. Guests included Miss Theresa Egnor Mr. and Mrs. Gatson Richards Miss Opal Stowers Miss Margatet Hennessy Mr. Wallace Snead Mr. Eugene Snyder Miss Edith Snyder Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Molder and Mr. T. Beott.

Blanche Dalton Shady View Beach Coal River Theresa Egnor Gatson Richards Opal Stowers Margatet Hennesy

Two Girls to Leave For Jackson's Mill

Juanita Jarrett of Dunbar and Hester Moore of Hugheston will travel Sunday to Jackson's Mill for the state Four H camp. Other Four H members in Kanawha county cannot go as schools will not close until Thursdays.

Juanita Jarrett Dunbar Hester Moore Hugheston Jackson's Mill Kanawha County

Testimony to Be Given At Union Mission Today

The Rev Hall L Calhoun D D Nashville who has led a revival at Union Mission tabernacle will not speak tonight A testimony meeting is set in the mission chapel at eight o clock Dr Calhoun will speak tomorrow

Union Mission Hall L. Calhoun D. D. Nashville Union Mission Tabernacle Mission Chapel Calhoun

Remains Critical Ward Youth Dies River Dive Injury

Eugene White, 18, of Ward remained in critical condition yesterday at Charleston General Hospital after breaking his neck during a Thursday evening dive in the Kanawha River.

Eugene White Ward Charleston General Hospital Kanawha River

Robertson Party Visiting Relatives in Tiffin Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Robertson are visiting relatives at Tiffin, Ohio.

Ohio B. F. Robertson Thomas D. Robertson Tiffin, O

Frank Raymond Ast Succumbs in Florida

Frank Raymond Ast 52 of Buckhannon died Thursday night in Miami Florida where he and his wife spent the winter at their home Word was received in Charleston by his niece Mrs J B Coghill and Mrs Oreta W Hooper Buckhannon associate chairman Democratic state executive committee. A daughter Miss Virginia Ast and a sister Mrs Walter Hoge of Staunton Va also survive. The body will arrive Buckhannon Sunday night and funeral services are expected Monday.

Frank Raymond Ast Buckhannon Miami Fla Ast Charleston J. B. Coghill Oreta Ww. Hooper Virginia Ast Walter Hoge Staunton Tne Hooper Coghill

Belle Man Dies From Burns Suffered June 4

James Jarrett of Belle, seriously burned in an accident in Hartford Connecticut, died Friday night in a hospital there. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Marley F Jarrett of Belle. The body will be brought to Belle Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

James Jarrett Belle Mondey Hartford Conn Marley F. Jarrett

Kanawha NRA Board Discontinued by Action of Chairman

James Kay Thomas announced the discontinuance of the county NRA compliance board effective June 15. The board’s work will be handled by F. Witcher McCullough, state NRA compliance director, as the board is no longer justified. Members include J. R. Miller, Martin Hill, Harold F. Shadle, D. W. Herscher and E. A. Barnes.

NRA James Kay Thomas Thomas F. Witcher McCullough Mr. Thomas J. R. Miller Martin Hill Harold F. Shadle D. W. Herscher E. A. Barnes

Elk District Women To Meet at School

The Elk District Farm women’s club teams with the parent and teacher association of Mink Bhonls school for a Wednesday afternoon event. A play titled Mother Went on a Strike will be presented, followed by a Four-H club slide show Wednesday night. An all day meeting is set for Thursday at club president Mrs Arthur Brenneman’s home with hostesses including Mrs C F Hann Mrs Joseph Hanshaw Mrs Alice Hart Mrs L F P Isage Mrs William Garcelon Mrs J S Jordan Mrs Z B Hanna and Mrs BR Cleland.

Elk District Farm Women’s Club Mink Bhonls Farm Women's Club Arthur Brenneman C.F. Hann Joseph Hanshaw Alice Hart L. Fp.isage William Garcelon J.S. Jordan Z. B. Hanna BR. &. Cleland

Donate Flowers at City Hall Urn Entrance

The Charleston Cut Flower Company once again contributed plants placed in the large urns at the entrance to the city building.

Charleston Cut Flower Company Bau

Loving Seriously Hr William Loving at cousin’s home

William Loving is seriously ill at the home of his cousin Misa Mattie Moore at 1219 12 Washington Street. Balthoases are popular in England.

William Loving Misa Mattie Moore Washington Street England

Children’s Day Program Planned at St Paul AME Church

A children’s day program is set for Sunday at St Paul AME Church on Court Street. Mrs Fannie Cobb will speak at eleven o’clock. Sunday school classes will perform "Heart and Flowers" with choir accompaniment in the evening. Rev T A Collins is pastor.

St. Paul A. M E Court Street Fannie Cobb T. A. Collins

More Veterans to Be Enrolled in D. C. C.

An additional enrollment of veterans for service in the civilian conservation corps will be made to fill vacancies. The last quota, in April, called for 207 veterans for West Virginia. The next month’s enrollment is not yet set, but the bureau expects it will be higher than April’s.

Civilian Conservation Corps West Virginia

Common Pleas Court To Close Feb Term Books

Acting judge Julian F Bouchelle will close the court books for the February term as announced by clerk M H Hix. The case of Irvin Tate of Union District against Roy Smith of Charleston was filed in court yesterday.

Julian F. Bouchelle Common Pleas Court M. H. Hix Irvin Tate Union Disstrict Roy Smith Charleston

Oratorical Contest To Be Held Tonight

The southwestern regional group of Future Farmers of America will hold a public speaking contest at eight tonight in the public service heating room at the capitol. Represented chapters include Wayne Buffalo and Elkview with judges Cliff Hamilton Waldo Craig and D R Hyde. Public attendance is invited.

Future Farmers of America Eight O'Lock Public Service Capitol Wayne Buffalo Elkview Cliff Hamilton Waldo Craig D. R. Hyde

Shredded Wheat Promises Popularity Through Healthy Diet

Advocates claim popular people stay well by eating right and enjoying life. The ad urges daily Shredded Wheat with milk and fruit for energy and tissue building, touting it as nature’s nourishing, easily digested food.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. B. Miller Calvary Baptist Parent Wiggins Hickory Pit EL Martin Jhantial Dr. Williams, Miller Hudson Shady View Camp Frank Raymond Florida Belle Man Kanawha Nra Board Elk District Kroger Our Food Foundation WELCO Pine Alaska Country Club Kidney Fanty Campbell Pork Boscul Coffee California Doren Rg Eee Jewel Coffee Fray R Country Club Coffee HER Grace Palmolive Kroger Stores Braunsweiger Uis National Biscuit Company Lal Nisgara N. B.C. Uneeda Uneeda Bakers Ruffner Hotel Eder Southern West Virginia Auto Club
Search Courier

Search the Charleston Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charleston Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication