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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

Page

14

Negro Boys State General Voting Held at West Virginia

Primary campaigning showcased the program of the first Negro Boys State at West Virginia State College. General election is today with 65 boys attending. The ticket lists Governor William Anderson, State Marion Cobb. Superintendent of Schools Paul Auditor D. A. Rogers. Attorney General L. G. Bryan. State Treasurer B. Arthur. Commissioner of Agriculture J A Donex. Nationalist Governor J F J Clark Jr.. Secretary of State Shirley Isaintendent of Schooled S. sete W. Holden. General Leroy Jobn eetee. Commissioner of Agriculture Isaec Jones and James Pryor Jr.

West Virginia State College, Institute Coxerty

St Albans social notes highlight visits and events

St Albans society pages list residents visiting relatives in Akron Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Family gatherings include a birthday dinner for Mrs J N Watts with multiple relatives. Various students and alumni attend graduation and summer terms at Morgantown and Duke, with church youths and camp plans noted.

Allie Oliver Arys Fitzpatrick Akron Pittsburgh Buffalo

Diploma Honors Woman After 32 Years Away From School

Ul area woman Mabel Keith Lesar, age 52, received a high school diploma as part of the Ann Jonesboro graduating class. She had to leave school 32 years earlier due to illness and now plans to join her youngest son at the University of Illinois.

Perseverance Anna Mabel Keith Lesar Ann Jonesboro University of

Brookfield Justice Rules Scooters Are Motor Vehicles

Justice of the Peace Frank J. Carroll ruled scooters are motor vehicles and may not be operated by minors in Brookfield. Otto Berthelsen was fined $25 for renting one to a 12 year old boy.

Chicago Justice of the Peace Frank J. Carroll Brookfield Otto Berthelsen

Thousands Attend Strates Show Opening

Thousands gather for the Strates Shows opening at Valley Bell park under the Firemen's Benefit Fund association. The event runs daily at 8 p m and 8 30 p m through Saturday with features including the Five American Eagles, Nubian lions in the motordrome, Harlem Follies, the Hawaiian show, and the Joy Ship. A special matinee for children offers free admission with all venues half price after now.

Firemen's Benefit Fund Association Valley Bell Park Billy Stmlthly Harlem Follies Joyce U.S Frank Fryek

Woodward's Branch Picnic Brings Mountain Mission Group

Ewing Bible Clase of the Mountain mission held a picnic at Woodward's Branch on Sunday. Elton Ewing and J. Jones led games and refreshments with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. J D McDougal and numerous others.

Ewing Bible Clase Woodward's Branch Rene Midkitt Waveline Withrow

Braxton Convicted for Assault Fined $25 in Court

Robert Braxton, described as a Charleston Negro, was fined $25 and placed on probation for assault on Deputy Sheriff Carson Richards. Braxton had been convicted April 29 and the sentence was deferred. the case was handled yesterday in intermediate court. The report also mentions government plans to control copper consumption in Japan.

Carson Richards Robert Braxton Charleston Braxton

West Virginia Public Service Commission hearing notice

William Taylor seeks a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate a ferry at Wall Street Marmet Kanawha County. Objections due by June 24 1948 with hearing set in Charleston June 30 1948 at 9 30 am. Publication required two weeks in a general circulation newspaper.

Fuslic Service Commission OF West Virginia Charleston Public Service Commission OF Canital Jane Dugabe William Taylor Wall Street Marmet Kanawha County Harriet Karachn County Gherleston Genera Circulaliom i Banawha Chenty Fune Ns BR Mitchiom Audge Intermediate Court Bawenhs Virginia Homer A. Holt Ranawha Steie Esse Collett Littlenage Beal Homer A Hull Wee Orsien Tate

Room and Board By Gene Akera

Room and board tale centers on a character nearly ready to sail when news arrives he has fallen heir to an uncle’s English estates. Wealth promised but the man remains unchanged, and a baronial Somerset mansion visit for a future hunting trip is mentioned with a light, humorous tone.

Walts England Walt Somerset RED Deer Hunt

Public Service Commission Hearing on Charleston Transit Discontinuance

West Virginia Public Service Commission orders a hearing on Charleston Transit Company proposal to discontinue street railway service on Virginia Street between Brooks and Duffy Streets and on Bullfy Street between Washington and Virginia Streets, and to route Kanawha City and Cabin Creek interurban cars via Washington Street. Notice sets July 60 deadline to object and July 6 1935 hearing in Charleston Capitol. publication and posting required.

Public Service Commission OF West Virginia Charlerton Supiter Charleston Charleston Transit Company Pevenan Virginia Street Brooks and Duffy Washington and Virginia Streets Kenawds City Gabbin Creek Washington Dufty Biren Brooks Coull Brooks Street Virginia Acuth Dufty Street Minton End Tata Rosie Washington Sheris Brooks Bireet Whrtens Chaglraton Traonik Mushchie Permahentty Kangeha City Canin Creek Weau Washington Street Charleston Gaxelin Charleston Daily Mall Anid Kanawha City Cabin Creek Henderson

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