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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

2

Court Upholds Teacher Ruling in Summers County Ouster Case

Miss Margaret Nicely, Summers county superintendent, remains off the defendants list in ouster proceedings after the supreme court refused docketing review. Judge Jarrett had removed Nicely, ruling she is a teacher and removal must go through the boards of education.

Margaret Nicely Summers County Supreme Court Mark L. Jarrett Miss Nicely Nicely F. D. Cobb Logan County Board of Education Wyoming Misden Viazo Ted Stover Raleigh L. F. Stover J. Q. Hutchinson Kanawha Joe Sharp Greenbrier Wayland Fremster Central Trust Company S. W. N. Feamster

City overdraft totals reach 54067 dollars in May

The general fund overdraft at May 31 stood at 54067.74 dollars, reported City Treasurer Roy Pierson to the city council. He noted 66237.09 dollars was collected while 131076.24 dollars was spent in his first month in office. The cemetery fund overdraft totaled 11444.97 dollars. Of 1274723.74 dollars distributed among four banks, the Kanawha Parkway funds accounted for 799998.95 dollars.

Roy Pierson Kanawha Parkway

Lifeboat Crews Save 55 Lives in First Quarter

Lifeboat crews in England report saving 55 lives during the first three months of this year. The figures reflect ongoing maritime rescue operations and the continued vigilance of rescue services along the coastline.

England

West Virginia to Host First All-State Air Meet

Plans for West Virginia's first all state air show at Wertz field near Dunbar are complete. Hubert Stark was elected president of the new All-West Virginia Air Meet Inc. The event draws aircraft from across West Virginia and parts of Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania and Virginia. Getty Johnson and W. E. Chilton Jr. named secretary treasurer and vice president respectively.

West Virginia The Gazette W. E. Chilton, Jr Charleston All-West Virginia Air Meet, Inc Getty S. Johnson Fred C. Alley Wertzfield Charles S. Blood

Slayer Creates Fund For Victim's Widow

A convicted murderer Robert C. Perry 70 creates a trust paying 75 dollars monthly to Mary Anthony widow of Jack Anthony 26 killed during a March bank robbery in San Diego. If she remarries the monthly income goes to her child. Perry declines to reveal his background.

San Diego Calif Robert C. Perry Jack Anthony Perry Mary Anthony

Charleston Sportsman Pilots' Association Air Show Planned

David P. Williams of the West Virginia Sportsman Pilots' group is named director of Sunday's air show. The program includes spot landing paper cutting balloon bursting and a light plane race over a 30 mile closed course. Veteran parachutist John L. Thompson will appear. Ships will parade over Charleston at noon with the meet starting at 2 pm and the final event around 6 pm.

Charleston Sportsman Pilots’ Association David P. Williams West Virginia Sportsman Pilots’ Group Austin H. Beckett Frank A. Knight Williams Air Show John L. Thompson Thompson West Virginia Clarksburg Smith Airport

Pat O'Brien Named “Typical American Father”

Hollywood reporter Pat O'Brien was designated “the typical American father” by the National Father’s Day Committee in New York. He said he would celebrate Father’s Day next Sunday with his two adopted children. French Indochina will regulate cheese imports and trade.

Hollywood Pat O’brien New York O’brien

Anne Adams Pattern 4170 for a sun dress with bolero

A vivid Anne Adams dress pattern 4170 described for a youthful two-panel skirt outfit with a bolero. The pattern offers short-cut instructions, multiple fabric options like rayon sharkskin or pique, and sizing from 12 to 20. Price 15 cents for pattern, 15 cents for book, 25 cents for book and pattern.

Anne Adams Charleston Gazette Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Catholic Leader Urges National Plan for Economic Reform

In Cleveland the second National Catholic Social Action congress heard Monsignor John A. Ryan urge national public authority to organize economic planning. He warned laissez faire fails to end unemployment and calls for a system of planned production to avoid economic chaos. Senators and university leaders also spoke on applying papal social doctrine to policy.

Cleveland National Public Authority National Catholic Social Action Congress John A. Ryan Catholic University of America At Washington U. S Joseph C. O'Mahoney Wyoming Francis J. Haas Catholic University School of Social Science Leo XIII Pius XI

Parkway Paving Nears Use With Traffic Delays

Delaware Park avenue segment of Kanawha parkway nears use as contractors press to finish curbs and edge work. Two lanes on Burlew street to Magnolia avenue slated for completion today. Dowtown work to resume after utilities clear. Fortney plan changes extend tieup at least a week. Dravo riprapped below South Hills bridge as Park Construction crews clear riverbank faster.

Delaware Park Avenue Kanawha Parkway Burlew Street Magnolia Avenue Donald McDonald West End Woman’s Club Dravo Court Broad Street McDonald Col. C. P. Fortney South Hills Bridge Park Construction Company Fortney

Manchuria Triples Budget for War Industry Drive

Manchuria has nearly tripled its budget to support a new war industrial development plan. Authorities report the recruitment of over 500,000 laborers from North China this year toward a contemplated total of 900,000 workers.

Manchuria North China

Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches

A traditional remedy centers on tired kidneys as the source of back pain. It claims kidneys remove acids and waste, noting symptoms like frequent urination, swelling and headaches. The ad urges asking a druggist for Doan's Pills, marketed for over 40 years.

Fog Dean Doan

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