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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1936

Page

3

Board Approves Paroles For Ten

Acting Pardon Attorney A W Garnett sent parole recommendations for ten inmates to Dr C F Mee Clintie warden at the state penitentiary. Two parolees are from Kearachae county plus others from Lincoln McDowell Logan Jefferson Mercer Harrison and Berkeley with sentences ranging from one to ten years for crimes including theft bigamy breaking and entering malicious wounding arson.

A. W. Garnett C. F. Mee Clintie State Penitentiary Karacha County Clarence Buffington Alfred Hastings Hi Davis Bailey Lincoln County Fred Tee Graveley McDowell Willam Calloway Logan Henry Carey Jefferson Kilmer Brown Berkeley Bud Bailey Mingo Major Thompson Mercer Bertha Jane Hornbeck Harrison

State Board To Reappoint Faculty At Two-Day Meeting

Secretary David Kirby said yesterday the state board of education will meet Monday to reappoint faculties of the state supported educational institutions. He added he knew of no changes. Institution presidents were asked to attend the two day sessions.

David Kirby State Board of Education

Bailey Reported Campaign Spending For Governor Nomination

Ernest L. Bailey of Charleston filed with the secretary of state detailing his unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor cost 3385.50 dollars. William Cummins of Wheeling reported 574.28 dollars in expenses for the Republican attorney general race. John L. Henry of Wheeling said he spent nothing in the treasurer race.

Ernest L. Bailey Charleston William Cummins Wheeling John L. Henry Wheeling

Miss Kump's Condition Improves in Chicago Hospital

Reports say Miss Elizabeth Kump daughter of Governor Kump is improving while in a Chicago hospital. She had been in hospital for several weeks. Miss Mary Gamble Kump has returned to the Kumps' Elkins home after weeks in Morgantown hospital.

Elizabeth Kump Kump Chicago Mary Gamble Kump Morgantown Kumps Elkins

West Virginia Briefs Highlight Local Political and Legal Bits

West Virginia briefs report McBride Glass expansion to hire about 225 workers. Tilman Morgan, jailed two days for contempt in court after lighting a cigarette in criminal court. Legion district meeting June 28. district commander to serve one year. Logan candidates contest May primary vote count. county administrator Barker granted 3 day leave. Pearl McGraw sought after miner vanished May 7. Automobile crash injuries in Moundsville. Welch accidents injure two men. Marvey Snyder fined for improper use of dealer tags beyond 10 days.

Clarksburg Tilman Morgan Lumberport Harrison County Morgan Arh Marbert American Legion Glenn Frum Balem Logan Simon A. Douglas Logan County 5. B. Lawson Restersville Marvey Snyder Squire A. G. Lowther

Concrete Poured Piling Driven For New South Side Bridge

Footer concrete was poured yesterday for the abutment of the north approach to the new South Side bridge. The first piling for the pedestal pier was being driven. Finishing touches were made on pier A. Work continued in the cofferdams for the two river piers while preliminary work began on a retaining wall for the south approach.

Dunbar Four-H Club Entertained at Pool

Dunbar Industrial Four-H club held a swimming party at Kanawha pool on Thursday with club president Miss Maria Adams in charge. Attendees included Evelyn Falkiner Willa Kleiner Jacqueline Kleiner Hetty Byrne Dorothy Byrne Barbara Adams Alice Surface Betty Bails Westina Miller Hetty Miller Mary Fish Wanda Good Phillip Fox Robert Rockhold Charles Rockhold Vernon Rockhold Holland Rockhold Ronnie Hamilton John Adams Jennings Falkiner Lester Parsons Donald Parsons Fleetwood Guthrie Harold Guthrie John Gardner Chariew Fish Kermit Lytton and John Wilkerson.

Dunbar Kanawha Four Lester Parsons Donald Parsons Fleetwood Guthrie Harold Guthrie John Gardner Chariew Fish Kermit Lytton John Wilkerson

Recruits Wanted for Kentucky Military Units at Fort Knox

Fourteen men needed for the First Cavalry Motorized. The 68th Field Artillery has ten vacancies. Company A and Company B of the Quartermaster Regiment seek five and nine recruits respectively. Recruits for the Quartermaster Regiment require welding, machinist, general mechanic, carpenter and auto repair training. Units stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky. The Tenth Infantry at Fort Thomas Kentucky also has vacancies. Four enlistment applicants were sent to Fort Thomas: Charles G. Brown Montcoal Buster Bradley Montcoal James Oliver Mitchell Buckhannon Otis R. Cook Otsego.

Loyd Wiliams Ohe 68Th Field Artillery Fitc Quartermasters Regiment Fort Knox Tenth Infantry Fort Thomas Charles G. Brown Montcoal Buster Bradley James Oliver Mitchell Buckhannon Otis R. Cook Otsego

Joint Swimming Party Is Held by Four-H Clubs

The Happy Dozen Live Wire and Travelers Four-H clubs of Alkview held a joint swimming party and picnic Thursday at Kanawha Four pool. Present were many members including Evelyn Grose, Maxine Grose, Thelma Hall, Joan Vickers, Mary Pierson, John Pierson, Robert Givens, Delmar Hayes and Benjamin Smith.

Happy “Dozen Live Wire Travelers Alkview Kanawha George Lirder Maxine Grose Connie Fass Jeanne George Aileen Hall Maxine Chapman Nancy Lou Reynolds Geraldine Vickers Joan Vickers Thelma Hall Mary Hayes Elsie Faber Frances Stump Pauline Barron Rosalie Wright Frances Daugherty Emogene Douglas Evelyn Crouser Eloise Shafer Anna Mae

Clendenin Rebekah Lodge Holds Thursday Meeting

Mrs Antonette Newcomer of Spring Hill presided over Clendenin Rebekah Lodge No 126 meeting held Thursday night in Clendenin. Attendees included Mrs J H Tickie Mrs Elizabeth Messer Mrs Mary Ella Cottrell Mrs John Ruch and several others from Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No 97 of Charleston and local households.

Antonette Newcomer Spring Hill Rebekah District No. 14 Clendenin Rebekah Lodge No Clendenin J. H. Tickie Elizabeth Messer Mary Ella Cottrell John Ruch Coty Roberts Alice Roberts Ola West Dana Murphy Fannie Dixon F. C. Kenney Myrtle Rebekah Indge No. 97 Charleston J. D. Thomas J. T. Kennedy Bebe Hess HE. Lb. Cummings

Goldie Turner Elected Delegate in Rebekah Lodge

Montrose Rebekah lodge No 287 met Thursday night at Spring Hill and elected Mrs Goldie Turner as its delegate to a convention of Rebekah district No 14 to be held at Whitesville tonight. Flora Cox is alternate. The lodge planned an initiation service at the Odd Fellows building in Spring Hill at eight o'clock next Thursday night with Mrs Antonette, president of Rebekah 14, in charge of the service.

Montrose Rebekah Lodge No Spring Hill Goldie Turner Rebekah District No. 14 Whitesville Flora Cox Odd Fellows Spring HM Eight O'¢Lock Antonette Rebekah Oi 14

Restaurant Proprietors To Meet Next Wednesday

Restaurant proprietors in Charleston and vicinity will meet at Rose City cafeteria next Wednesday evening. Robert J. Wilson, field secretary of the National Restaurant Association, will speak. A motion picture, Soldiers of Service, is to be shown.

Charleston Rose City Robert J. Wilson National Restaurant Association Motion Picure Soldiers of Service

Grandview Four-H Club Hosts Pool Outing

The Grandview Four-H club held a swimming party at Kanawha Pool Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. C. H. Goff, Mrs. John Ryan, Theodora Goff, Ruth Ella Ryan, Lorraine, Alfreda Warris, Frances Shank, Mary Markham, Charlotte Ford, Ruthella Ryan, Harold Markham, Paul Markham, Darrell Lee Gott and Viola Sovine.

Grandview Four-H Club Kanawha

Eastern Star Picnic Invites Families at Cottageville

Mrs RC Jarrell worthy matron of Tiskelwah chapter No 45 announces an all day picnic at the Eastern Star home runal Cottageville this Sunday. Each family should bring a picnic basket and join members and families of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Rc, Jarrell Tiskelwah Chapter E. S Order of the Eastern Star Tiskelwah Eastern Star Runal Cottageville

Bus Line Permit Sought From Shepherdstown to Hedgesville

R L Emory sought approval to run a bus line from Shepherdstown via Martinsburg to Hedgesville. A hearing was set for June 14. James P Tierney, supervisor of transportation, said no bus line applications would be heard in July due to license plate rush.

R. L. Emory Road Cam ‘Mission Shepherdstown Hedgesville Martinsburg James P. Tierney

Building Inspector OKs Several City Construction Projects

The city building inspector approved multiple projects including a two family dwelling costing 9453, repairs totaling 25, and a separate cost item of 2000. George B. Hendricks signed off yesterday along with R. L. Wilson of Green Street and O. M. Young for their respective builds.

George B. Hendricks R. L. Wilson Green Street M. Young Fdmands Thiavonte

Dr Kemper to Speak at Baptist Temple Service

The Rev Clarence W Kemper D D pastor of the Baptist temple will speak briefly at the worship service tomorrow morning. Mrs Kemper and their son Clarence W Kemper Jr of Denver plan to attend with other family members and return to Denver via Rochester.

Clarence W. Kemper D. D Kemper Clarence W. Kemper Jr Denver Baptist Temple Dr. Kemper Kempers Veute Haven Ed Elizabeth Kemper Yale Colorado College Colorado Springs Teby Rochester Mina Martha C. B. Derds Mayo Clinic

Calvary Baptist Church to Open Bible School

Calvary Baptist Church will open a daily vacation Bible school at nine o'clock Monday under the leadership of Mrs Mary Frances Dollman and Miss Evelyn Wallace.

Calvary Baptist Church Ixfe Spen Mary Frances Dollman Evelyn Wallace

Brown Earns Master of Law Degree at Boston University

Willard J. Brown son of Ander son H. Brown will receive a master of law degree from Boston University. Munda Brown passed the state bar examination last year. He expects to practice in Charlestan.

Willard J. Brown Anderson H. Brown Boston University Munda Brown Tie Charlestan

O Neale cites shortage of skilled labor delaying projects

M L O Neale state PWA administrator reports a shortage of brick masons delaying Hopemont sanitarium Spencer hospital and Hammond community school in Brooke county. He notes common labor shortages on projects at Parkersburg Marmet and Institute and cites the cancellation of a $58 000 Huntington incinerator grant due to rising costs.

M. L. O'Neale PWA Hopemont Sanitarium Spencer Hospital Hammond Community School Brooke County Parkersburg Marmet Institute O'Neale Huntington Ely

Maneuver Billeting Plans Approved for WV Guardsmen

Adjutant General FL Guy Ash approved billeting plans for West Virginia National Guard units, the 201st and 180 regiments, during the second army corps maneuvers at Fort Knox Kentucky. Troops will depart on special trains August 1 and maneuvers run through August 15.

FL Guy Ash West Virginia Second Army Corps Fort Knox Ash

60 Day Extension of Hearing Granted in Insurance Interpleader

Federal Judge George W. Mc Cintic granted a 60 day extension for the hearing on the interpleader bill of Lincoln National Life Insurance Co of Fort Wayne Ind over a $2 000 life policy. Hearing set for August 11 to allow W K Edwards of Texas to file an answer. Dayne of Charleston administrator of Palmer Payne estate is the other defendant who has already answered.

George W. McCintic Lincoln National Life , Insurance Company Fort Wayne Ind W. K. Edwards Texas D. Dayne Charleston Palmer Payne

Auto Club Secretary to Attend 3 Day Conference

Mrs Grace Austin of the Southern West Virginia automobile club will attend a three day conference of automobile clubs opening tomorrow at Lake Lure North Carolina. Clubs from across southern states are to be represented at the meeting.

Auto Club Grace Austin Southern West Virginia Automobile Club Automobile Clubs Lake Lure N. CG

Rains Bring Hope for Farmers Amid Storms in State

Heavy hail and rain swept northern counties while southern areas saw showers raising little relief for drought. Charleston measured 0.6 inches, Clarksburg reported rain, Fairmont saw hail, and temperatures fell from 49 to 41 degrees. The agriculture department cited moisture deficits of 1 to over 3 inches for April and May, underscoring ongoing need for substantial rainfall.

Charleston Clarksburg Fairmont Department of Agriculture

Club Holds Outing at Four-H Pool Party

The Four-H club hosted a plenary and swimming party on Thursday afternoon at the wuwwha four-H pur. Attendees included Bessie Lou Atkins Mildred Atkins Louise Stute Roberta Blackwood Jean Blackwood Phyllis Wackwood Florida Schope Ruby Bailey Mary Rippetee James Atkins and Vincent Atkins.

Lattes Bessie Lou Atkins Mildred Atkins Louise Stute Roberta Blackwood Jean Blackwood Phyllis Wackwood Florida Schope Ruby Bailey Mary Rippetee James Atkins Vincent Atkins

Wolfe to Open Revival in Marmet Baptist Church

The Rev. John Roy Wolfe, pastor of the First Baptist church in Dunbar, will open a revival Monday at the Marmet Baptist Church where Rev. William Bricen Miller, D. D., serves as pastor. The Rev. W. R. McCoy will direct the music.

John Roy Wolfe First Baptist Church Dunbar Baptist Church Marmet William Bricen Miller D. D W. R. McCoy

Speake at Citadel by Rev William McAdams in Virginia Street

The Rev William McAdams spoke on Breaking Speed Limits With the Devil at the Salvation Army citadel on Virginia Street last night. He also leads a booster band meeting for children each afternoon at three o clock.

William McAdams Salvation Army Citadel Virginia Street Mr. McAdams

Charleston Alumni Attend Princeton Class Reunion

Charleston members of Princeton University class of 1886 attend reunions closing today. Attendees include Harrison B. Smith Sr, Joseph Holt Gaines, William Gallaher, Thomas L. Horn, Bernard Barnes, Thomas B. Jackson, and Ebersole Gaines.

Charleston Princeton University Harrison B. Smith Joseph Holt Gaines William Gallaher Thomas L. Horn Bernard Barnes Thomas B. Jackson Ebersole Gaines

Mason School Music Recital and Closing Party Today

Mason School of Music on Quarrier Street hosts the last of the spring recital series this afternoon followed by the annual party for students, parents, and friends. The event, part of the school’s spring closing the fifth year in this format, features performers Janet Ferguson, Leslie Mason, Clesug Hanley, Felix Ladd, Eleanor Sibley, Ann Miller, Ruth Ellen Seapes, Helen Louise Gehrken, John Hamilton, Nancy Bartram, Billy Ray Baldridge, Harald Hammel, Ernestine Jones, Mitchell Kawash, and Leah Virginia Spicer.

DLA Mason School of Music Quarrier Street Janet Ferguson Leslie Mason Clesug Hanley Felix Ladd Eleanor Sibley Ann Miller Ruth Ellen Seapes Helen Louise Gehrken John Hamilton Nancy Bartram Billy Ray Baldridge Harald Hammel Ernestine Jones Mitchell Kawash Leah Virginia Spicer

Swimming Party Held By Four-H Club of Ward

Four-H club of Ward held a picnic and swimming party at Kanawha pool Wednesday night. Attendees included Anita Ramsey Olga Ramsey Juanita Edwards Mildred Ballard Callie Kozak Lucille Craig Vivian Miller Tabitha Blount Retha Blount Marie Staton Beulah Nuckols Pearl Staig James Dean Homer Null Harry Lee Crowder James Young William Whited Earl Staton Ralph Fritt James Godbey Clarence Young and Mrs. C E Pauley.

Ward Kanawha

State Police Reenlist Three At Public Safety HQ

Three state police members reenlisted yesterday at the state department of public safety headquarters. Corp. E. E. Godfrey, with 16 years service, was appointed to a post at Company B in Charleston. Trooper Gale Knight, Company A, New Cumberland, and Serg. J. N. McGlothin, Company B, Charleston, also reenlisted.

State Department of Public Safety, Corp E. E. Godfrey Charleston Gale Knight New Cumberland Serg J. N. McGlothin

Building Permit Issued in South Charleston

City treasurer W. G. Moore issued a building permit yesterday to Everette Pau tey to erect a brick and tile dwelling on Highland Avenue at a cost of 139,500.

W. G. Moore Charleson Everette Pautey Highland Avenue

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