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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1932
Page
20
The Wanderlust King travels widely across Europe staying in private life as a gentleman traveler. He carries three passports and is greeted with courtesy amid occasional discourtesy from officials as he visits Constantinople and Paris. His journey includes audiences with dignitaries and informal conversations about his civil status.
Two women were injured yesterday when the automobile they rode in skidded on a rail in Kapawha City. Lewellan Buighin of Racine was at the wheel and needed rescue as injuries were reported. Ghee and Mist Hallie Fil es Andrew also received treatment at Me capita, with hospital care winding down that night.
Elizabeth Young and Roger Young of Greenbrier Street are highlighted among Charleston youths. Miss Young, Hollies College student in Virginia, wins a Nicholson scholarship for high scholastic achievement, the first such award to a student entering college. Mr. Young receives three Hampden-Sydney College literary prizes and heads to the Pacific coast July 4 as a Friend School counselor with Charles Rares.
Munich residents note no hats worn by butchers as a local custom. Barbers say the open-air work and frequent ale use keep heads bare, while Hatchers attribute the look to fate and outdoor life rather than tradition.
Washington and Jefferson College faces renewed scrutiny of its claim as the oldest college west of the Alleghenies. Transylvania supporters challenged the honor after a national magazine apologized for linking it to the school. Evidence cites 1783 Latin school use and 1787 charter, with education claims dating back to 1780s. A 18th century Latin book, Ovid's Metamorphosis, owned by Rev. Dr. Maurice S. Wilson, may be presented to the college. The second item notes Wellington, New Zealand, plans to curb new theaters to curb economic waste.
Becket, June 11 Funeral services for Andrew Davis 75 of Mt Tabor will be held this afternoon at two from Mt Tabor church Rev Gibson Day and Rev Basham to officiate. Burial in Mt Tabor cemetery. Davis died Friday night at his home from a stroke after a brief illness. He was a well known farmer survived by widow Mena Mosbey Prince Davis and ten children. Surviving brothers and sisters include Peter Davis John Davis Robert Davis Mrs Cetin Willis and Mrs Oliver Riffe. Building construction in Napier W Z leveled by an earthquake that year is noted in the report.
An ad promotes Rumetex as a powerful medicine for rheumatism and neuritis. It claims rapid relief after starting Saturday night, with return to work Monday morning. Dosage is two tablespoonfuls three times daily to cleanse blood and joints. Rumetex reportedly widely stocked by drug stores, price five cents for a large bottle at Potterfield's Drug Store. Money-back guarantee offered.
The City Diamond Ball League will add Kanawha Manufacturing Company and the Dunbar Panthers to its roster, managed by Herbert Royer of Dunbar. The league will start with six teams and schedule two games weekly in the first half, with rules updates distributed by midweek.
Clarence B. Burdette has returned from the Burlew country estate at Lake Cayuga where he accompanied General and Mrs Burlew. Burdette and the Burlews will remain at Lake Cayuga for the summer with their two boys Clarence and Noyes.
The West Virginia Oil Marketers association holds its ninth serial convention in Charleston at the Daniel Boone hotel Friday. Sha board meeting at 10 o'clock, luncheon at 12:30, general session at 1:30 with Paul G. Blaser Ashland Ky on blanket ing conditions in Ohio and Kentucky. W A Jackay Parkersburg on tax evasion in West Virginia. Officers elected, reports heard, and activities discussed after the program. Banquet and floor show at seven with Prof G Harry Wright Marshall College as principal speaker.
South Charleston Boy Scout Troop No. 32 will dedicate a tree at Staunton Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday in celebration of the Washington bicentennial. Rev F M Ryburn will offer invocation, with songs, speeches by M H Kinsey and H Gore, and music by the South Charleston band. More than 100 trees have been planted as part of a civic beautification drive across city boulevards.
A special morning service at the Fire M. church at Quarrier and Morris streets observes Children’s Day with infant baptism and a program. Raymond Morgen Jr explains the origin and purpose, with department reviews by church members and a closing tale by Rev. Mallalieu. Proceeds support the student fund.
Twenty five representatives of the Firet M E church attended the annual young people's assembly at Morris Hurvey college Harboursville and returned to Cuarlantort reporting 17 delegates present with more than 50 visitors. Certificates were granted to 140 young people who completed the two year course of study. Charleston delegates included Misses Jo Fisher Virginia Crowell Lesh Goff Ivah Black Nacent Kajl merton Frances Ernestins King Audrey Elaughter and George Taylor. The delegates will report the Barbourville assembly proceedings at a meeting tonight at eight o'clock.
John J Thayer, a Charleston real estate broker, is seriously ill at Charleston General Hospital after a sudden illness that struck about a week ago. Officials provide no further details.
Parkersburg hosts a West Virginia Democratic executive committee meeting as voters grow restless and seek a new deal. Dr. K M Jarrell of Beckley and Judge H Guy Kump spoke to rising support for Democrats in Raleigh and Roane counties, with expectant turnout to back Governor hopeful Kump and a statewide shift away from incumbent officeholders.
A fragmented account shows county leaders urging turnout as Parkeranurg and Lymen Dawson contemplate party alignment. Dr. Lockaert and Edmiston are named among local figures, with calls to back the party slate and keep a strong campaign line ahead of the November vote.
A woman swallowed a pin months ago and was scheduled for an operation at Mountain State hospital late last night. Medical staff prepared to address potential complications and determine the best course of treatment for her condition.
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