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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1926

Page

3

Scout Court to Award Honors at Monday Session

The Court of Honor will present numerous awards at a 30 o'clock Monday session. Beout Andrew Kolb Ault of troop 30 will receive the eagle coat decoration after qualifying for the rank and earning 22 merit badges. Troop 36, winner of the February scout jam, will claim the cup. The ceremony, hosted by the Total Boy Scout organization, promises a night of recognition and awards across Charleston troops.

Total Boy Scout Organization Court of Honor Wuprema Co Beout Andrew Kolb Ault Ault Hie Dadwe Aince Troop A. NE Bf Adam Howard Charleston Scouth Regia Wal Regietta M. EL Church South St. Anthony's Church Turaday Lawrence Stonallan Camp Walhonde Bouleeater IL Milla Lynn Fionham

Guess Who This Is From the Gazette's Contest

Readers identify the unknown subject in the Gueas Who Thle feature. John J. Thayer known as Pud recalls the likeness to Colonel W A Obley of 111% Kanawha Street. Other guesses reference Judge Judewich and Harmon, with Charleston lawyers and politics as the backdrop. The contest offers a $0 prize for the first correct entry and urges early submissions to the Art Editor.

W. A. Obley Kanawha Street Mike John J. Thayer Pud Gazette Ong Tlorette Harmon Gueas Judewich Te Sawyer Ifo Jeoe Thay Charleston Han Jia Fe Erarty

Scouts Contest Ordeal By Close Finish At Camp Event

Irene Goffaux led with 46 points in a tight contest awarding a prize and scout handbook. John Hiernaux, moving from troop 2 to 40, named senior patrol leader and troop reporter. First Claus Fraternity initiated new members Jennings Lance and Hanks Shepherd at Dream Memorial church. Camp Walhonde summer plans finalized. J Gerald Homes will instruct troops 42 at Rayford. Week features instruction, hikes, treasure hunts, swimming, and campfire contests. Sr. Rames lauded for work with troop 42. Mrs Keeley hosts guest. Great new scout leader IT Trench takes charge of troop 1h at First Methodist church, welcomed by Kinsey and others. Trench, a noted leader from Clarksburg, plans to elevate Charleston troops. Reappointed leaders include Merle Michie and J.G. Romes as summer swimming director at Camp Walhonde. Rayford instruction week to six days, then summer at Walhonde. Council planning meeting at Huffner hotel to discuss Coal River camp. Effiency Tent Troop awards and a two week Walhonde trip for Melton. Ferguson to be recognized in work period. Chanunine Lovell takes secretary duties at headquarters. Lwlerin Bowyer departs to Camp Walhonde for summer post.

Sirene Goffaux Camp Walhonde J. Gerald Homes Rayford Sr. Rames Keyford Josiah Keeley AL Trench Firat E. Church M. OH F. Kinsey Trench Scuut Council Iisa Charlestin Trefreshemente Charleston J.G. Romes Tronpy 14 Camp Wathonde Nomad Jornacoutine Sin Lila Ubachewtot Toecal Council Toy Mcouta Huftner Wmn Mlert-cliis Leren Bowyer

Scout merit badges push for Edward Green and peers

Edward Green of troop 12 leads a seven week camp to earn first class merit badges in a contest for honor. He totals 35 badges, aiming to surpass the Charleston scout record set by Juve Conke in 1931, as peers Robert Barna and others prepare to take their badges Monday night.

Atarekeener Edward Green Green

Compensation Awards From the Workmen's Commission

The Workmen's Compensation Commission yesterday awarded compensation to several miners and workers. Robert Holt of J A Tincher, contractor, received 18 dollars weekly for 18 weeks after a timber injury in which a piece slipped and damaged his elbow. Clyde McCargish of Morrisvale company got 16 dollars weekly for 60 weeks after a November accident that fractured his wrist and elbow. E G Ingram of Pulaski Iron company drowned August 14 while padding on a run railroad track, with a month’s pension granted to his widow. The commission also noted an adjusted loan related to the Avmari-Hakndate telephone cable after it wore through the lead cover.

Atite Men's Compensation Commission Robert MH. Holt J. A. Tincher Clyde McCargish Morrisvaleous Company G. Ingram Pulask Tron Company Tran Wilt Pads Ding Run Rilroad Tle Commuadion bin Aun Gerke Wiltin Ingen Ern

Corporation Tax Ruling Issued on Stock Tax Valuation

Major John C. Bond, state auditor, issues a ruling on how the corporation license tax should be assessed for no par value stock. The ruling cites Section 126 and related sections, stating implied par value of twenty-five dollars per share unless stock originally issued for more than twenty-five dollars.

John C. Bond Atate Audi

Tax assessment dispute over stock valuations under $25 per share

The auditor and secretary of state contest valuation rules for stock tax. Some large corporations issued stock above $25 par value and argued tax should be based on market value, not $25. The auditor says authority limits tax to $25 per share. Section 235 of chapter 32 allows an appeal to the board of public works, likely affecting several thousand dollars.

Secretary of State Stata Board of Public Works

Move Capitol to Cooler Climate in Sonora

In Sonora, Mexico, the state capital will shift to Magdalena for the summer after Sonora lawmakers unanimously voted to move the annual pilgrimage to the interior city. Preparations include a large water project at Alpuliy and a new start on beet cultivation near Vur hey.

Capitol Vermosillo Sonora Mexico Alpuliy Vurhey

Entomologists Predict Mosquito Menace Ends Within Six Years

New Cronwswick New Jersey June 43 Entomologist Dr Thomas Headlee of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station predicts that the dreaded skeeter will be a thing of the past within six years if financial support continues. The anti mosquito campaign has drained two and a half million dollars over ten years, draining 170000 acres of marsh, eliminating up to 60 percent of permanent breeding places, wiping out 320000 upland acres, and patrolling 450000 acres regularly.

New Cronswick N. J Jerasy ‘Skeeter Thomas Headlee New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

Air Mail Lights Save Sheep From Attack

Salt Lake City June 12 Sheepmen in Unitah County credit new beacon lights on the transcontinental air route with driving away coyotes, their longtime enemy. Woolgrower Leon Shaw notes coyotes scarce as flocks move to spring quarters, attributing the change to the bright beacon in the Rifle pilot guidance system.

Salt Lake City Unitah Leon Shaw

Drowning Death at Bor nongahels River Near Rivensvilla

Fairmont man Hardy, 28, drowned this afternoon while swimming in the Bor nongahels river near Rivensvilla. He was swept by cramps and went under in five feet of water. Despite recovery efforts, he died. It is the first drowning among early bathers this season.

Fairmont Cleveland Hardy Ingle Wen Bornongahels Rivensvilla

Bouchelle Enters Democratic Run for Kanawha Legislature

J. Douchelle, a prominent Charleston attorney and local Democratic leader, formally announced yesterday his candidacy for the legislature seat to represent Kanawha County. The move positions him among a crowded field as the party seeks a key defection in county politics.

J. ¥. Douchelle Chaston Defec Gatea Kanawha County Nip Party

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