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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1934

Page

14

First Lady Mrs. Roosevelt Tours North Carolina

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Raleigh and Durham in central North Carolina, delivering timely speeches, meeting Duke University figures, and touring the Haiti Negro district. She spoke at Duke on shaping public opinion for world peace, urged disarmament, and urged support for the administration.

Durham Franklin D. Roosevelt North Carolina Raleigh Roosevelt Mexico Josephus Daniela Dr. Few W. F. Few Duke University Anton Brees Duke Morrison Charlotte U. S. Senate Haiti Rooaevelt C. C. Spailding Pak Insurance Executive North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company Forum Spauld+ ie Mrs. Roosevelt

Habitual Criminal Gets Life Sentence

Frederick Garrett Smith of Cumberland Aid aged 50 was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge H. Clay Worth in Huntington under the habitual criminal act. He admitted two prior convictions in Maryland federal court and Harrison County West Virginia for forgery. The law imposes life for a third felony conviction.

Huntington Frederick Garrett Smith Cumberland Aid H. Clay Worth Common Pleas Court Smith Maryland Harrison County West Virginia

Development and the power of invention across history

A compact review highlights how Watt Franklin Edison McCormick and Morse shaped independence and employment through invention. It recalls Solomon’s baby dilemma and blood test methods used by Judge Garrido in a Mexican case to reveal motherhood, then notes Mary Anne Knepp aging to 108 and a family lineage of centenarians.

Watt Franklin Edison McCormhick Morse Solomon Moxie Senora Osario Senora Rodrigues Judge Garrido

Air Conditioned Home Opens at Century of Progress Exhibit

An air conditioned house was opened at the Century of Progress in Chicago in the sunken garden north end of the General Motors building. Frigidaire president E G Bechler said the design and furnishings aim to meet the needs of the average American family.

Chicago Charleston General Motors Company Prigidaires General Motors E.G. Bechler Frigidaire

Boy Drowns in Coal River Near Montcoal

Special to The Gazette Montrose June 11 Casper Eugene Burnside a 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs C Burnside drowned in Coal River a mile from Montcoal yesterday Funeral services were held at Montcoal this afternoon with Rev R King of Huntington officiating He is survived by his parents one brother and seven sisters including Mrs Louis Clay Naomi Mrs Mary Williams Winnie Burnside Virginia Burnside Polly Burnaide Mixa Ruby Burnards and Edna Page Burnside of Monteval

Montcose Casper Eugene Burnside Burnside Coal River Montreal Montcoal R. King of Huntington Clarma Louis Clay Naomi Mary Williams Winnie Burnside Virginia Burnside Polly Burnaide Mixa Ruby Burnards Edna Page Burnside Monteval

Quintuplets Lose Weight As Marie Remains Small

CORBEIL Ontario June 11 All five Dionne quintuplets show no net weight gain since Sunday though overall condition improves. Dr A R Dafoe reports Yvonne the heaviest is much improved while Marie remains smallest. Weights today total 10 pounds 1 2 ounces versus 10 pounds 12 3/4 ounces yesterday.

Corbeil Ont Marie A. R. Dafoe Yvonne Annette Geel Emilie Marcie Oulietin

Condition of Injured Reported Favorable

Favorable reports were received yesterday regarding several accident injuries from Sunday. James Ray 20 Donhar injured in a motorcycle crash near Foca showed improvement at Dunn hospital South Charleston. L H Hill shot and wounded Sunday listed good at St Francis hospital. Preston Davis seriously hurt near Plymouth struck by a freight train reported fair by St Francis nurses.

James Ray Donhar Foca Dunn Hospital South Charleston L. H. Hill St. Francis ‘Hospital St. Francis Hospital Preston Davis Plymouth

Ground Leased For Prison Camp Near Cowen

Warden F McClintle of the state penitentiary announced ground near Cowen in Webster County is leased for a prison road camp housing nearly 400 prisoners. Two additional camps will hold 200 prisoners each. The parole board will meet today at Moundsville to consider 100 parole applications.

F. McClintle State Pententiary Cowen Webster County State Parole Board Moundsville

New Mayor Assumes Office at Huntington

Porter W. Smith, a Republican, resumed duties as Huntington mayor yesterday after election by the citizens' board under the new council charter. He will serve until January 1, 1935.

Porter W. Smith Huntington Citizens’ Board

Health and Diet Continued From Page

An overweight person faces more foot trouble due to excess weight and strain, with ongoing concerns about balance, foot pain, and the need for proper footwear. Guidance emphasizes gradual weight management and physical activity to reduce stress on feet and improve overall health.

Two-Handed teamwork needed to rear children

Dorothy Dix highlights how lack of parental teamwork harms children and weakens both mother and father. A divided home breeds disrespect, spoiled acts, and a failure to enforce limits, while united parenting forms moral foundations and mutual respect.

Meron

Delegation Urges Quick School Consolidation Plan

A delegation from Quick and nearby areas visited Miss Elizabeth J. Goodall, county superintendent of schools, to discuss proposed school consolidation. Members included Ernest Brown, Charles Morris, Mervin Stricker, Delin Brown, Lovell Carnes, Arrila Brown, John W. Naylor, and others after failing to secure a prior audience.

Quick Iicinity Elizabeth J. Goodall Ssthool Ernest Brown Charles Morris Mervin UL. Stricker Mia. Ardelin Brown Lovell Carnes Arrila Brown John W. Naylor

Frozen Funds Recovered By State Banking Commission

State Banking Commissioner W. C. Given announced recovery of 380,000 in funds tied up in closed banks. The amounts include 76,000 paid to the state from the Bank of the Monongahela Valley at Morgantown and 85,000 from the closed Bank of Weston.

W. C. Given Monongshela Valley Morgantown Bank of Weston Given Eald

Dead Beautician Found Working as a Waitress Near Buffalo

A 23 year old beautician, Ning May Crenna, long presumed dead after a Chicago drowning, was located alive and working as a tavern waitress in Eggertsville near Buffalo. Her mother in Bessemer, Michigan, learned via a message and awaited a letter while grieving for her mother. The case involves complex family ties across Muskegon Michigan and Chicago. Meanwhile reports note a hurricane and floods in Central America causing thousands of deaths and massive damage, with El Salvador and Honduras hit hardest and the railroad system severely disrupted.

Buffalo Ning May Crenna Chicago Eggertsville Bessemer Mich Enoch ‘Arten Muskegon Associated Pass Central America el Salvador Honduras Spm Salvador

Foreign Payment Problem Studied

Berlin reports that Germany aims to boost world commerce while facing a 14 day suspension of clearing funds with leading banks. Observers warn that world trade and debt payments require cooperation, as Reichsbank officials push for greater export trade amid foreign exchange constraints.

Berlin Germany Reichsbank

Day by Day on Page Six Highlights Fashion and Bikes

The column contrasts benefits with Eddie Cantor, notes a rapid bicycle revival, and observes Central Park and outlying highways busy with riders. It describes girls in sleeveless jerseys, short skirts, berets with tassels, and gloves matching tassels, plus Paquin sport tags on Long Island roadsters.

Central Park Long Island

Barber Shop Oddities Echo Old West Rankle

In a 46th Street barber shop a lone customer enjoys the works a mud massage and violet ray spray while a manicurist polishes nails. A shine boy updates a decorative hatband bearing a merchant’s name from Amarillo, Texas, amid reminiscence of historic local tensions and a ghost of Gallipolis figures.

46Th Street Amarillo Tex Gallipolis Isbel

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