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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1932

Page

5

West Virginia Recruits Join Bonus Army

West Virginia division of the bonus expeditionary forces grows by arrivals from Huntington Wheel ing Parkersburg Montgomery Logan Rainell Grafton Alderson Williamstown Bluefield and other towns. Additional WV troops from Huntington detained in Virginia expected soon as leaders pledge allegiance to state officers.

Washington, D. C West Virginia Bonus Expeditionary Forces Wheelding Huntington Parkersburg Virginia Pennsylvania

Barber and Police Seek Shaver After Shop Incident

Police in Staten Island search for a barber known as Shaver who disappeared after a tense shop incident. Witnesses recall a confrontation, a quick departure with clippers and tools, and a threat of harm if he returns to the shop. No injuries reported, but Brown’s associates warn of a sharp response if Shaver reappears.

Staten Tvert Diitervales Pater Whitle Taxer Brown

West Virginians feed on donations as bonus marchers stay

Food is no longer a problem for West Virginians as donations pour in. The camp floors are covered with sacks and old clothing for sleeping areas. Three Wheeling marchers arrived with signs reading bonus marchers drive us no ride or we will vote for Hoover. Commander Rittner of Point Pleasant said more provisions will come from home state soon as the number grows and they intend to endure.

West Hoover Rittner Point Pleasant

Missing Girl Catherine Williams Reported From Home

Police were informed that Catherine Williams daughter of Mrs Beatrice Williams has been missing from her home since Friday. The report notes she is steps taller than five feet weighs 140 pounds with red bobbed hair.

Catherine Williams Beatrice Williams

School Board Elections And Staff Changes At War Of St Albans

War of St Albans Independent school district holds a special election today to elect a president and board member. Longtime president Wood seeks reelection while Harry Dowl does not run again. Salary cuts of 5 to 15 percent are set for area teachers due to a about 20 percent drop in district valuation. Superintendent Lovgenstein announced hires for 1982 83 at area schools and lists several returning teachers, with music supervision continuing under H C Pittenger.

War of St. Albans L. Ki. Lovgensteim B. E. Liggett Ier Snyder West Virginia University E.B. Keller Root Ohio State University W. A. Burgers Mattie Stewart Estelle Walker J. £. Nenie Miriam Latabee Georgianna Guthrie Ly J. Humphrey Nancy McKeny H.C. Pittenger Menoka Alerson Glan Ai- Coy Violet Deem al Carter Woot Son J. A. Kinney Alberta Cornwell

Held to Grand Jury On Wounding Charges

John Henderson was held to the grand jury in city court on felonious cutting of Emma Emerson and Josephine Winters. Leona Miller was fined 9 for shooting up Clifford Gresham. charge changed to discharging firearms. Leonard Gordon case for breaking and entering and larceny of tools continued to Wednesday. Driving under the influence charges were changed to reckless driving for A Fr Koontz and T J Keiffer, each fined 25. B R Parks drunken driving postponed to June 18. Orval Eades and B Shepherd DUI charges dismissed.

John Henderson Hele Prand Emma Emerson Josephine Winters Jourt Leona Milier Clifford Gresham Leonard Gordon Dames Harton Wan A. Fr. Koontz T. J. Keiffer B. R. Parks Orval Eades B. Shepherd

Pilot Slightly Hurt In Fayette Air Crash

Fayetteville June 23 A wing tore loose during a loop forcing J E Goibey pilot at Fayette Airway to make a rough landing about 300 yards from the field He suffered a broken vertebra and was taken to Gak HH hospital where physicians said his condition serious Four people were killed and five injured in four air crashes in France in one day recently

Fayetteville J. E. Goibey Fayette Airway Corporation Godhey Gak HH France

Rain Still Needed to Break Drought in County

Drought relief hinges on more rainfall over the next two to three days as farmers in the county report exceptionally dry conditions. Springs and creeks remain low, fields require rain to recover, and state agricultural agents warn continued rain is essential. A rain event Saturday night in Charleston measured 0.22 inches, with 0.28 inches expected Monday night. In social notes, Miss Frances Lynch plans to attend graduation exercises in Cincinnati at the Conservatory of Music, staying with cousin Miss Shaffer.

Charleston Philathea Bible Hopargt Aupleh Bhuren Misa Frances Lynch Cincinnst Ahe Conservatory of Mualc Kulah Shaffer Miss Lynch St. Albans Cinletinat Misa Lynch Misa Shaffer

St Albans Tennis Club Forms Under Leaders

The St Albans Tennis club forms led by W A Johason and DB A Webb with plans for several matches in South Charleston Charleston Nitro and other places. A ladder system will determine club team eligibility and Miss Kathryne Lynch of Birth Avenue St Albans leaves for Barbourville to attend Morristown Harver. D A Harper has passed the Charleston district conference exam and is licensed to preach. Circle No 1 Baptists ladies aid meets Friday at 7:30 at Mrs Bettie Rimmer's home. Mrs L P B Harvey Mrs Harold Hawley Misses Margaret Cowl Miss Mary Cummings Miss Besnie Johnson Miss Marley Stemmerfield and Paul Lane attend Bible conference in Lewisburg. Brady Oliver returned to Akron after two weeks with his mother Mrs Allie Oliver. Genevieve Hoeli spending summer in Buffalo NY with Aunt Mrs Rey Shrede. Mr and Mrs Austin Quick of Staunton VA were guests Sunday and Monday of Mrs Pearl Sutler of Park Street St Albans. Mrs Hoy C White returned Sunday to her home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Brown at their home Reolcks Valley.

St. Albans W. A. Johason DB. A. Webb South Chaton Charleston Circle No. 1 Church Indies Aid Mra Bettie Rimmer L. PB. Harvey Harold Hawley Mtex Margaret Cowl Mary Cummings Besnie Johnson Marley Stemmerfield Paul Lane Lewisburg Brady Oliver Akron Allie Oliver Genevieve Hoel i Buffalo KR. C Rey Shrede Austin Quick Staunton Puesta Bunday and Mondey Pearl Sutler Park Street Bt. Albans

Directory rollout for new Dial Telephone system

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company will distribute 25 000 red covered telephone directories ahead of the dial system change. The old books will be used until midnight Saturday then destroyed. The new directory matches the size of the old one but bears a red cover and blue sticker indicating start date. Sections including Capitol Kerawhe South and Dunbar will have new numbers. Instructors have visited schools and clubs to demonstrate the dial system and offices show apparatus for patron use.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company R. H. Ayre Red Rover Capitol Kerawhe South Dunbar

Jury awards 1260 damages to Henry Taylor in automobile case

In Charlenton Henry 3. Taylor received 1260 damages from a circuit court jury after claiming serious injury from a Liberty driver who ran onto a sidewalk on Washington Street. Taylor sought 100,000. Rhodes and others argued the stop forced the driver onto the sidewalk. Separate matter: Clara D. Mitchell of Charleston seeks 20,000 for personal injury after a company interurban car left the track striking a pole near Chelyan. jury recessed with decision pending.

Henry 3. Taylor Charlenton Nat Virgie W. Rhodes Homer Asbury Liberty Wrahington Street Taylor Ned Asbury Rhodes Taylor Clara D. Mitchell Charleston Lelreult Coure Mitchell Chélyan Mra. Mitchell

Little Change Noted In County Clerk Race Recount

Recount results show Toothman leading Slick by a small margin in the Democratic county clerk race. The county court faced pressure to compel the recount after Toothman requested it, but the authority refused bond requirements and did not issue a formal order.

J. M. Slick A. H. Toothman County Star Slack Toothman Aowyitch Muandam

Belle Presbyterian Revival Begins With Evangelistic Services

Belle Presbyterian Church opens a series of evangelistic services each night with a sermon on the New Birth. Friday night features remarks by Mrs. David Littlejohn of the Rollmer Memorial church. The Rev. C. R. Garrison leads the revival in Belle.

Belle Presbyterian Church David Littlejohn Rullmer Memorial Church C. R. Garrison

Hunger march leader to attend Good Samaritans convention

The Rev. John Harlow of Chesapeake who represented hunger marchers encamped near the city will attend the Good Samaritans annual convention in Chicago this week. Seven others, all from Charleston, will accompany the Rev. Mr. Harlow.

John Harlow Chesapeake City the Good Samaritans Chicago Charleston Harlow

J Shirley Ross to be tried Thursday in Kanawha County

Kanawha County legislator J Shirley Ross faces trial Thursday in municipal court on charges of destroying a red parking tag. City Judge D Boone Daw initially ruled no ordinance prohibited tag destruction, though officials expect prosecution under a new section. Ross previously faced a similar case and another charge for running a red light may be set for Friday.

J. Shirley Ross Kanawha ‘County Ress Sonce D. Boone Rosy

April Crime Totals Across Pennsylvania Reported

Harrisburg police summarize April crime data from municipal departments showing 3,233 total offenses in Pennsylvania including 3 murders and 44 manslaughter charges.

Harrisburg Alace Police Pennsylvania

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