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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

3

Thorpe Warns Of Socialism at Fertilizer Convention

Merle Thorpe editor of Nation's Business warned business leaders at the National Fertilizer Association's 17th annual convention that leaders are using national distress to push for a new order of nationalized industry and agriculture. He urged vigilance against a socialist framework postwar while stressing economic freedom as essential to liberty.

Sulphur Springs Merle Thorpe Thorpe Nation's Business National Fertilizer Association U. S.S America U. S. Department of Commerce M. HL -McCord Davison -Chemical Ethete Company Baltimore H.m.albright United States

St Mark's Circle No 9 to Meet at Mrs Herns Home

Various club meetings are set for tomorrow afternoon and evening including Circle No 9 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at 2 p m at Mrs BE R Herns 302 Park Avenue with HL Bradley as chairman. The Quota Club gathers at 6 30 p m at the Ruftner Hotel for business and supper. Central WCTU meets at 2 30 p m today at Mrs L C Killingers 406 Kanawha Parkway West with Mrs W W Reif speaking on newspaper billboard and radio liquor advertising and Mrs A A Shawkey leading devotionals. Ida C Bryan of St Albans calls a meeting of the county executive board for 2 p m tomorrow at Mrs W W Reifs 622 Randolph Street.

Woman's Society of Christian Service St. Mark's Methodist Church BE. R Hern Park Avenue HL. Bradley L. C. Killinger Kanawha Parkway West W. W. Reif A. A. Shawkey Ida C. Bryan St. Albans Kanawha County Coe U. Hak Randolph Street

Mismanagement Charged in Suit Involving Trust Estate

John C. Myers of Ashland filed district and federal suits against S. B. Avis, Charleston attorney, alleging mismanagement of a trust tied to Paul B. Grosscup and the Acme Oil and Gas company. He seeks a special receiver and restitution of property, with a hearing set for Friday.

John C. Myers Ash S. B. Avis Charleston Myers Paul B. Grosscup Avis Grosscup Acme Oil and Gas Company

Three Brooklyn College Professors Suspended

New York June 10. President Harry D Gideonse suspended without pay three faculty members from Brooklyn College for refusal to testify at the Rapp-Coudert committee hearing. The suspended are Dr Samuel Kaiser Dr Herbert Morais and Dr Howard Selsam.

New York INS Harry D. Gideonse Brooklyn College Rapp-Coudert State Legislative Committee New York City Samuel Kaiser Herbert Morais Howard Selsam Gideonse

Salvation Army Camp To Open July 1 At Charleston

Maj Hal Hughes announced the Charles ton Salvation Army post camp near Win field will open on July 1 for the first time since 1932. A group of youths from southern West Virginia and Virginia will train for Salvation Army work for two weeks, followed by a session for underprivileged Charleston children. The 25 acre site features a swimming pool and several buildings.

Charleston Salvation Army Winfield Maj Hal Hughes West Virginia Virginia Hughes

Pensioned Workers Eligible for Defense Jobs

A Charleston Social Security official said retired workers drawing federal benefits may take defense program jobs and still receive benefits after quitting. Notify the board when starting or stopping work. They are not penalized for earning under fifteen dollars monthly in covered employment and may work in farming domestic service odd jobs or run their own business while continuing payments. Postcard forms to notify the board are available at Morrison's office.

A. Morrison Charleston Social Security Board National Defense Beard Morrison Morrison’s

Alleged Attacker Is Shot Dead in Texas Courtroom

In CONADE, Texas, Bob White a 31 year old Black man twice convicted of assault on a white woman was shot dead by the husband of his alleged victim as his third murder trial began. The juror was seated when the husband fired a pistol from close range and then surrendered to deputies. A murder charge was filed against him.

Conade Tex Bob White W. S. Cochran White Bedlam Cochran Zimmie Foreman Hershil Surrat Large Land Own Rse UG Ane

Bond Posted After Hearing in Cochran Case

Dist. Atty W C McClain said the case would be referred to the grand jury after Justice J W McDaniel fixed bond at 300 dollars. A few minutes later Cochran walked from the building as the bond was posted and the matter moved toward the grand jury.

J. W. McDaniel Cochran Dist. Atty W. C. McClain Grand Jury

Hat Conviction Reversed in Long-Running Attack Case

White was charged with attacking Mrs. Cochran at her ranch home near Livingston in August 1897. His Hat conviction was overturned by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and his second conviction was overturned by the United States Supreme Court.

White Cochran Livingston Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Supreme Court of the U.S

U S Dive Bombers Rated More Accurate Than German Models

Ensign H Powell Chapman Jr stated American dive bombers were more accurate than German ones in a talk to the American Business club at the Ruffner hotel. He outlined plans to bring three Navy planes to Charleston for dive bombing and formation flying exhibitions and traveled through the state capital with Attorney General Clarence Meadows. He later met Mayor Dawson and Chamber of Commerce manager Charles Hodges.

H. Powell Chapman, Jr Chapman Aviation Cadet Selection Board Fifth Naval District American Business Club Ruffner Hotel Navy Charleston Parkersburg State Clarence W. Meadows Dawson Charles E. Hodges Chamber of ‘Commérce

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