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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1931

Page

15

3,000 Horsepower Plan for 1933 Racing Navy Engines Lead

Assistant Secretary Ingalls outlines a program to push U.S. aviation power toward a 3,000 horsepower engine and a new racing plane design. A $220,000 research boost is proposed, with hopes to field a competitive navy entry in the Schneider Trophy race and rebuild U.S. racing capability through development, testing, and organization. The plan emphasizes engine first, then aircraft, aiming for top speeds above 300 mph and a decisive leap from present limits.

Oscar Leiding Washington America Ingalls Navy Department Navy LaGuardia New York Congress Supermarine Waghorn

Suburban Church Plans Children’s Day Program

The First Methodist Episcopal Church of South Charleston hosts a children’s day program tonight at eight o’clock replacing regular services. Miss Allus Riley Miss Irena Connelly and Mrs Basil O Dell lead the event featuring a one act play The Hidden Treasure with participation from primary and junior Sunday School classes.

First Methodist “ Episcopal Church of South Charleston Allus Riley Irena Connelly Basil O'Dell

Musicale at First Baptist Church South Charleston

Friday evening program at First Baptist Church in South Charleston featured pupils of Fred Schuttes. Performers included May Deling Drake Margaret Brabhan Jeen Gempbell Irens Gregory Janet Gregory Marjorie Latte Lucille Oney Jane Bigginbotham Sarah Brabhan Avon Smith Mildred Ray Mary Frances Campbell Mrs B T Dudding Mrs a S W Burnette Ivy Burnette with Jean Campbell Irene Gregory as flower gin and Irene Connelly singing a vocal selection. Audrey Thomas accompanied by Henri Echultse on piano and Louis Sobultes on violin assisted.

First Baptist Church South Charleston Fred Schuttes Maydeling Drake Margaret Brabhan Jeen Gempbell Irens Gregory Janet Gregory Marjorie Latte Lucille Oney Jane Bigginbotham Sarah Brabhan Avon Smith Mildred Ray Mary Frances Campbell B. T. Dudding A S W. Burnette Ivy Burnette Flower Gin Jean Campbell Irene Gregory Irene Connelly Audrey Thomas Othe Henri Echultse Louis Sobultes

Touring West Va. Is A Delightful Experience

A vivid travel sketch guides motorists from Charleston through Campbell's Creek and Cannelton to White Sulphur Springs, highlighting Kanawha falls, Hawk's Nest, and Lookouts. It notes Civil War sites at Droop Mountain, Marlinton's Fort Greenbrier, and Elkins area including Davis and Elkins College, ending after 120 miles of scenic byways and historic landmarks.

Hed John Masefiela West Coronel Cog Charleston Kida West Virginia Yashionible Greenbrier Campbell's Creek Daniel Boone Malden O. O. McIntyre Frank Love Booker T. Washington Cannelton Kanawha Montgomery New River State College Dy Kanawha Falls Glen Ferris Mississippi Valley Great Britain Gewley Bridge Gunley New Rivers Kanewha River William McKinley Rutherford Hayes Old Miller Tavern Hawk's Nest Ew River Lover's Leap New River Canyon Stonewall” Jackson Lookout Stone House Lee's Tree Rovert E. Lee Rat Rupert E. Lee Coleone Martlinton Lewisburg Marlinton Mbinenahs Boringe Cranberry Glades Seneca Forest Droop Mountain Conley Alleghenies

Parks N Roads Spark West Virginia Family Vacation

A family tour through Randolph County and Parkersburg shows multiple scenic routes from Charleston. The trip covers sites like Philippi and Clendenin, with mentions of Buckhannon and Glenville. The drive highlights local colleges, parks, and industrial towns while noting an economical weekend escape amid budget cuts.

Baptists To Change Church Service Time

The Rev. Lloyd Parkinson of the First Baptist Church of South Charleston announced that starting today Sunday school and morning services will be combined from 10:00 to 1:30. This summer schedule continues through the season. Parkinson will give a report on the Northern Baptist convention in Kansas City this evening at eight o'clock.

Lloyd Parkinson First Baptist Church of South Charleston Parkinson Northern Baptist Kansas City J. A. Wiseman Seth Boone County West Virginia All Seth W. Va Ira W. Belcher Quarrier St Capitol Charleston

City Health Nurse Leaves For School

Miss Bessie McAlister city health nurse departed yesterday for Philadelphia to take a six week course at the Penny school of social and health work. Miss Lucille Milla of the Charleston Public Health Nursing Association begins her vacation. Mrs Myrtle Mills of the state hospital patient in Dunn hospital.

Bessie McAlister Philadelphia Penny School of Lucille Milla Charleston Public Health Nursing Association Myrtle Mills Statt Dunn Hospital

Crane company verdict against Elite Laundry for 91822

A court jury found in favor of the Crane company against Elite Laundry, awarding 91822 as claimed on an automatic stoker. The report notes that about one fifth of all American automobile exports in 1920 went to the Far East.

America Far East

Donnally Rites Set At Local United Brethren Church

Funeral services for Miss Rayma Maye Donnally who died in Phoenix will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Weekley Memorial United Brethren Church with Rev J M Knight officiating. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs H F P Donnally of this city and is survived by three sisters Mrs Roy Jones Miss Pearl and Miss Merl Donnally and three brothers Shirley Donnally Thomas Donnally and Howard Donnally. Her sisters Pearl and Merl were en route to attend but returned after news of her death. Bartlett funeral directors will handle arrangements with burial in Fairview cemetery near Ripley.

Rayma Maye Donnally Phoenix Arizona Weekley Memorial United Brethren Church J. M. Knight Miss Donnally H. F P. Donnally Denhall Charleston Roy Jones Miss Pearl Miss Merl Donnally Hey Shirley Donnally First Baptist Fumarilla Texas Bartlett Funeral Fairview Ripley

Fathers Day Program At Darlington Church South Charleston

A Father s day program will be presented at Darlington Methodist Episcopal church South Charleston this evening at 7 15 by Epworth League members. All fathers are invited to attend. Beforehand the league will hold an open air meeting at Mrs W E Brackman s home on E street at six.

Darlington Methodist Episcopal Church South South Charleston Epworth League League W. E. Brackman E Street

Police arrest two suspects in larceny and moonshine case

Police yesterday arrested Cassie Scott on larceny charges for stealing 14 from Alfred Dixon. P. T. Hadgeon faces possession of moonshine liquor charges. Sanitary Plumbing Co of Washington Street reported theft of 890 worth of materials from its truck parked on Orange Street in the 660 block.

Cassie Scott Alfred Dixon P. T. Hadgeon Sanitary Plumbing Company of Washington Street Orange Street

National Jewish Hospital of Denver Aims at Charity and Service

The National Jewish Hospital in Denver runs general tuberculosis care for all, plus a tuberculosis sanatorium, an international research department, outpatient clinics, and a vocational rehab program. Its budget exceeds 509,000 with contributions. admissions and patient pay support operations. Representatives in Charleston seek renewals and fresh gifts to aid the hospital’s work. The institution remains nonsectarian though founded by Jews, serving all races and creeds.

National Jewish Hospitel Charleston L. Bluestein Ben Eser Hanna Simon Feld National Jewish Hospital Denver Sinon Marseiles-Lyon

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Hesutts David Rittenhouse Rittenhouse James HE. Doolittle Presents Musicale Virginia Beach Chalfonte Amesements Country Club Patrick J. Worley Getty Amon G. Carter Port Worth Star Telegrant West Va London Wales Stephen B. Elking United States Randolph County Tygarts Valley Elking Harding Phtilip Broaddus College Phillip Buckhannat Wesleyan College Weston Parkersburg Model High School Onin River Aaron Burr Mississippi Mineral Wells Elizabeth Reedy Spencer Walton Colonel Cog Martha Llttle City Health Devoe Paints Pierson - Fielding Hardware Company Charleston St Dixie’s Capitol St Appalachian Heating & Plumbing Co Ington Street Berg J. K. Mathews A. Caldorph Donnally U. B Ruth Gambit Chicago Nashville, Tenn Dorsey T. Lunn Nashville Trom Lunn D. H. Crawford Morrison Bldg Rialto Theater National Jewish Hospital of Laird E. L. Martin Banking &Trust H.C. Walker D. H. Stephenson K. C
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