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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

3

Man Confesses Syracuse Killing

BADUCAH, Ky. June 8 Police Chief W.E. Bryant announced Lawrence A. Gough confessed to slaying Laura Krénrich a 38 year old Syracuse beauty operator ten days earlier in their Syracuse apartment He said he had lived with her since November and another man was with her when he moved out in January He claimed he killed her after she pretended to sleep during a May 24 card party and he beat her with a pipe Her body was found six days before and he described hiding the body in a chest before staying in the apartment three to four days and later leaving Syracuse for Newport to surrender to Chief Bryant

Baducah W.E. Bryan Lawrence A. Gough Laura Krénrich Syracuse Gough Bryants Newport

Dunbar Special Election Approves Fireman Levy

Dunbar held a June 7 special election to fund a full time fireman with a 261 to 141 vote. In other news, Mr and Mrs Herman Jarrett announced the marriage of their daughter Miss Juanita Jarrett to Mr Wayne Wilkerson. The ceremony occurred Sunday at the Jarrett home with Rev R L Kelbaugh officiating. The bride, a Dupbar High School graduate, and groom, formerly an E I du Pont plant employee at Belle, will live with the bride's parents for now.

Dunbar Herman Jarrett Dunbar-Lattes Road Misa Juanita Jarrett Wayne Wilkerson W. V. Wilkerson Dupbar Bridis R. L. Kelbaugh Dupbar High School E. ¥. du Pont de Nemours Belle

Laura Wheeler Kittens Cross Stitch Pattern

Laura Wheeler's cross stitch pattern titled Kittens Dont Scratch Theyre in Cross Stitch offers eight kitten motifs with 8 stitches per inch. Pattern 1681 includes transfer designs, dimensions from 6 3 4 by 10 1 4 inches to 4 by 5 inches, color schemes, stitch illustrations, and required materials. Submit 10 cents in stamps or coins to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept in New York for pattern 1681 with name and address.

Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave New York N. Y

Bible class gathering and local social notes

Mrs B H Blizzard and many neighbors attended a Baptist church ladies class held at Mrs C W Mondy's Payne avenue home. Rev George T Herring spoke on prayer. Numerous locals listed as present or calling, with travels and visits noted among Blizzard, Mondy, Jarrett, Wilkerson and Richardson families.

First Baptist Church C. W. Mondy Payne Avenue Belle Simmons George T. Herring Mesdames T. S. Smith Rosa Reed Frank Harvey Will Pitchford A. T. Spence C. &. Hundley F. S. Amick L. Siegenthaler C. H. Compton Walter Miller

Summer Pattern Frazzle for Anne Adams Frock

Pattern 4722 by Anne Adams updates the swing skirt for teens and twenties with a flattering waistline and ruffled sleeves. Available in misses sizes 12 to 20 with fabric options in chiffon printed silks. pattern price 45 cents. book and pattern together 25 cents. send size name address to Tre Charleston Gazette Pattern department.

Anne Adams Anne Charleston Pattern Department

Doctor's Prescription for Liquor Habit Alcahan Ad

A long standing remedy for alcohol addiction is now offered to the public as Alcahan. It is claimed to be non habit forming and can be taken with liquor tea coffee food or without the user’s knowledge. The ad asserts it helps overcome cravings and restore usefulness, with a money back guarantee and availability at Cohen Drug Stores and other druggists.

Cohen Drug Stores

Relief Claims After Two Hours With Asthma Remedy

A dubious advertisement touts a cure for asthma promising relief in two hours after the first dose. It claims prevention of attacks and offers a bottle at $150 with a guarantee, urging readers to visit a local store for Thomas' Asthma Remedy.

Borveruehas Oru Store

Local notices and updates from Guthrie and area

Mrs. Park Spence remains ill at home while Geraldine Burford returns to Guthrie after visiting her aunt Mrs. L A Coleman. Jay Fisher shows improvement after a motorcycle accident Sunday. Evelyn Hinzman is a patient at Charleston General Hospital after an operation. Ray Earl and Reta Pearl visited Mr and Mrs Guy Mace of John Street.

Tered Mortis Harvey College Geraldine Burford Guthrie L. A. Coleman Park Spence Jay Fisher Evelyn Hinzman Charleston General Hospital Earl Waggoner Ray Earl Reta Pearl Guy Mace John Street

Kimbrough to Speak at Roosevelt Club Meeting Tonight

C. E. Kimbrough Jr will speak at 8 p m tonight at the Roosevelt for President club meeting held at Duntar School on Second Avenue West Side.

C. E. Kimbrough, Jr Roosevelt For President Duntar Second Avenue West Side

Catholic Daughters to Host Open House at Daniel Boone Hotel

The Catholic Daughters of America will hold their annual open house at the Daniel Boone Hotel on June VWo with Mrs Edward J Cannon in charge. Plans were laid at the group’s Tuesday night meeting at Broad Street club rooms. They will also sponsor a blanket club for the new Sacred Heart school building with Miss Florence Ballon as general chairman.

Catholic Daughters of America Daniel Boone Hotel Edward J. Cannon Orgaization Broad Street Sacred Heart Florence Ballon Mesdames John Londeree Edward J

New Martinsville Centennial Commission Formed

A state charter was issued yesterday to the New Martinsville Centennial Commission Inc to stage a celebration for Wetzel county seat’s 100th birthday. Incorporators listed include Dr. E. C. Blum J. W. Bull and John L Forbe.

Martinsville Centennial Commission, Inc Wetzel County E. C. Blum J. W. Bull John, L., Forbe

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Man Dunbar News Laura Wheeler B. H. Blizzard E. A. Jarrett Otto Mondy Ann Wilkerson Genevieve Stone Virginia Brick Rebecca Blizzard Zella Jarrett Audrey Jarrett Vivian Wilkerson Irman Jarrett Warren Wilkerson Victor Politoni John Ruskin Stone Lindy Jarrett Howard Brick Lacey Brick Dewey Coleman L. H. Jarrett Ruby Guthrie Jean Mongy Virginia Hinkle Portsmouth Bernard Blizzard Rebecca Frances Blizzard Sergi J. ‘W. Blizzard R. W. Wees Joe Blizzard Oak Hill Fred Richardson C. N. O'Dell Crescent Road Violet Hambrick Rebekah Richardson Tee Amy Drugstore Arter Paint & Glass Co Yeelfth Street Cincinnati Kolmar, Inc Kimbrough Daniel Boone F. S. Monahan E. R. Dalton Jennie Miller Thomas F. Cook George Fullin Joseph Buck‘yan Margaret Smoot Ada Hauck Florence Dalton Emma S Bartemes Virginia Bartemes Margaret Garges Eileen Foy Florence Keatley Commission Chartered America Duro Belle Isle LUC Oa PENCO Pompadour Chiffon Pippin Poptin Charleston’s Thrift Center C. Company Capitol Street
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