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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1937

Page

9

Future Farmers Exhibit Opens at Kanawha Fairgrounds

Charleston federation of the Future Farmers of America sponsors an exhibit in West Virginia at the Kanawha fairgrounds near Dunbar opening Sept. 4. Vocational agriculture exhibits, live stock judging, farm shop displays, home beautification, crop and poultry sections are planned with limits on entries and rules emphasizing educational content.

Charleston Federation of the Future Farmers of America Dunbar A. H. Holand FFA Vo-Ag

Woolworth Heirs Pay Over Million in Taxes

New York report states Helena Woolworth McCann, oldest daughter of Frank W. Woolworth, settled a government gift tax claim of 1,082,889.36 tied to gifts of Woolworth company stock to three children. Negotiations centered on gift valuations. the total gifts were claimed to exceed 15 million, with deficits of 8,474 in 1934 and 1,006,846 in 1935, plus accrued interest.

New York Helena Woolworth McCann Frank W. Woolworth Five and Ten Chain Woolworth

Sattes Four-H Club Picnic And Swimming Party

The Sattes Four-H Club held a picnic and swimming party at the Four-H pool on Thursday with Mrs. Frank Pickens in charge. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Blackwood and several Blackwood sisters plus Eleanor Bigelow Roberta Blackwood Jean Blackwood Phyllis Blackwood Louise Steele Ruby Halley Jully Bnodgrass Mary E. Rippetoe and James Alexander.

Sattes Four-H Club Frank Pickens J.C. Blackwood Eleanor Bigelow Roberta Blackwood Jean Blackwood Phyllis Blackwood Louise Steele Ruby Halley Jully Bnodgrass Mary E. Rippetoe James Alexander

T. E. L. Clase Hosts Mrs West and Class Social

Mrs. George West entertained the 7. E& L. class of the Spring Hill First Baptist Church Friday night at her home. Other guests included Mrs. Marvin Cobb Mrs. Maywood West Mrs. C. c Sen Mrs. Willis Booker Mrs. Hazel Parsons Mrs. Boyd Mines Mrs. John W. Fox Helen Thomas Ethel McCallister Grace West and Jean Weat.

George West E& L Spring Hill Baptist Church Marvin Cobb Maywood West C. c Sen Willis Booker Hazel Parsons Boyd Mines John W. Fox Helen Thomas Ethel McCallister Grace West Jean Weat

Disbarment for Charleston Attorney Over Client Funds

S. P. Mitchell of Lee street was disbarred by Circuit Judge Julian F. Gauchette after a bar association complaint found him guilty on seven counts of failing to account for client funds. Four counts were not proven. The order delays effect to allow a possible appeal to the supreme court. Maj. R. E. O Connor argued for the bar association. Mitchell, admitted Sept. 18, 1929.

S. P. Mitchell Lee Street Julian F. Gauchette Bar Association of Charleston Mitchell Maj. R. E O'Connor Bar Association Supreme Court

Four Horns Purchased For South Charleston Musicians

The Band Boosters of South Charleston under President J W Londeree bought four French horns for the school bands. Players include Joseph Londeree Frank Counts Mary Jane Rockwell and Pauline Gunnoe. Displayed at Saramie brothers department store window. Bands directed by Charles H Gorby. Second summer concert set for Mound on Saturday night June 26. Plans also authorize bands to attend the state convention of Lion clubs at Fairmont June 17 and 18.

Band Boosters Club of South Charleston J. W. Londeree Joseph Londeree Frank Counts Mary Jane Rockwell Pauline Gunnoe Saramie Brothers Seventh Avenue Charles H. Gorby Mound Lion Club al Fairmont

Fifth Dynasty Art Found in Tomb Near Ti Legacy

Archaeologists reveal a newly discovered Fifth Dynasty chamber at Sakkara dating to 4500 B C and rivaling Ti’s tomb in furnishings. M Draiton directed the find with Selim Bey Hassan overseeing excavation while Demed’s sarcophagus lay broken and robbed remains scattered nearby.

Cairo M. Draiton Selim Bey Hassan Demed Sakkara Selim Tassan Ti'e Tabie

425000 WPA Workers Face Summer Layoff

Deputy Federal Relief Administrator Aubrey Williams announced a 425000 to 450000 WPA workers nationwide face summer layoffs over the next 30 days. He said a 1.5 billion relief appropriation must be spread over two months with most kept in reserve for next winter hardships.

Boston WPA Aubrey Willams

New Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Found In Ti Tomb

Copper vases and utensils lay in the shaft with a bull's body figure. Walls show rich murals of ish birds and hunting scenes. New examples of ancient period art include gold inlaid copper items and razors. Ti’s tomb, once the best preserved, dates from 4300–4500 B C, showing wealth and lineage under rulers Keka and Userenra.

Keka Userenra Pie

Witnesses Sought In Taylor Case In LA Probe

Four witnesses will be questioned by district attorney investigators in the William Desmond Taylor murder probe. Two men and two women traced after weeks of searching will discuss events the morning of the director's death and related abutment of two persons under investigation. An intense hunt for Edward F Sands, former valet, continues across the border with no success. Charlotte Shelby presses for swift conclusions.

Los Angeles William Desmond Taylor District Attorney's. Office Taylor West Edward F. Sands Tijuana Sands Charlotte Shelby Mary Miles Mintler

Children’s Day Service Planned at Calvary Baptist Church

A children’s day service will be held this morning at Calvary Baptist Church under Mrs. Marie Ball and C. E. White. The Girls’ Glee Club will sing and a pageant titled The Greatest of These will be presented.

Calvary Baptist Church Marie Ball C. E. White

Powell Recovers From Influenza At California Home

Hollywood star Dick Powell, of Warner Brothers, continues to improve at his Lake Coluca home after an intestinal influenza attack. He was taken ill while working on a movie at the Burbank studio and is expected to return to work soon.

Hollywood Dick Powell Warner Brothers Studios Dla Coluca Lake Isao Burbank

Ohio Clergyman Preaches to Baptists in Wellington

The Rev John H Green of Wellington Ohio leads sermons to Baptist congregants at Randolph Street Baptist Church at 11 am and 8 30 pm. He promotes the Ohio Association event for young people a Bible conference encampment at Greenwood Ohio June 22 23 and 24.

John H. Green Wellington Peosple Ohio Association of Independent Baptist Churches Randolph Street Baptist Church Young People's Bible Conference Greenwood

New Building Plans Approved by City Inspector

City Building Inspector George B. Hendricks approved new project plans costing 1915 dollars yesterday. Alterations to a Capitol Street store owned by A. B. Scott cost 1400 dollars, John Angelots to spend 500 on duplex modifications in Washington Street, and H. L. Moora authorized to demolish a Magnalla Street garage for 13 dollars.

George B. Hendricka Capitol Street A. BM. Scott ¢State Wiit John Angelots Washington Street H. L. Moora Magnalla “Street

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