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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

2

Counterfeiters Arrested After Hotel Stopover

Clifford Swatling a 29 year old from Schenectady New York was arrested on counterfeiting charges here Saturday Early yesterday Everette Cappe an alleged accomplice was seized Both were handed to federal authorities Swatling traced to Kansas City Missouri where a counterfeit plant was raided by United States Secret Service Acquaintances led police to his presence Dappe was seizing a Cincinnati bus ticket when nabbed Nine men tied to the same gang were arrested at Solombus Topeka and Kansas City Swatling and Dappe are believed last of the gang

Clifford Swatling Schenectady Everette Cappe Swatling Kansex City United States Secret Service Dappe Cincinnati Solombus Topeks Ekanass City Bwatling

Children’s Day Program At First ME Church

A morning event by the Methodists featured Arthur Upton explaining the objectives of Children’s Day, with dramatizations and readings by local children led by Mrs. Steed and others. The intermediate choir under F H Bincheloe performed and a joint church meeting included music. Seven children were baptized by Rev W V Mallalien. Rev S K Hunt from Pikeville Methodist Hospital gave an illustrated lecture.

Arthur Upton FR. D. Steed W. Shafter Marie Stark Stanley Morris J. C. Fielding Bertha Young Mary Low Ashworth F. H. Bincheloe W. V. Mallalien K Hunt Methodist Hospital Pikeville Last Niet

City Police Charge Four With Possession

City police raided homes early yesterday morning in moonshine and home brew seizures. Four suspects were charged with possession of moonshine and several others with drunkenness. A raid party led by Lieut. Silverman, Bis Putt, Rosa WDHs, and Samuel Beett led to charges. Daniel Elkins faced possession charges for home brew.

Lieut We Silverman Bis Putt Rosa Wdhs Samuel Beett Daniel Elkins

Weather Outlook Across States and Regions

Weather data shows focal showers and mild changes in temperatures across Virginia and Maryland with moderate winds. Kentucky and Ohio expect generally fair conditions, West Virginia and nearby areas see local thunder showers then fair days, while a separate London report notes a famine shortage of girl babies the National Adoption Association cites confirmed demand.

Virginia Maryland Kentucky Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania New York London National Adoption Association

One Reason for the Divorce Evil and Its Aftermath

Dorothy Dix argues people idealize the partner they did not marry, fueling repeated divorces. Peggy Joyce says her next husband is always her best, reflecting timeless hope over experience. The piece notes Mary and John mock ideals while seeking new mates, and concludes divorced people often marry again seeking perfection.

Peggy Joyce Purgatory

Repeated marriages prove similar faults in spouses

The piece argues that after regaining freedom, people rush into new marriages only to discover similar flaws in partners. It contrasts various archetypes, noting some are amiable, others witty, some thrifty, and others demanding. The conclusion suggests staying married may be cheaper than another failed match.

Local Theaters Today At The Greenbrier The Lash

At the Greenbrier a drama of old California stars Richard Barthelmess Mary Astor Mumrley Nixon and Fret Kabler. At the Kearse Rast Lynne a death of England and France half a century ago with Ann Harding Clive Brook Conrad Nagel GeeHin Loftus and Beryl Mercer. At The Virginian Up for Murda love frame of newspaper office with Lew Ayres Genevieve Toby Dorothy Peterson Frank McHugh Richard Tucker. At The Rialto Rosle a comedy with Robert Woolsey Anita Lose John Darrow Florence Roberts Frank Beal Alfred P. James Lue Chevret and Clifford Nempsey. At The Capitol Laughing Sinners drama of Salvation Army lass with Joan Crawford Nell Hamilton Clark Gable also Charley Chase comedy Thundering Tefors and news reel.

Kearse Rast Lynne England France Ann Harding Clive Brook Conrad Nagel GeeHin Loftus Beryl Mercer Virginian Murda Lew Ayres Genevieve Toby Dorothy Peterson Frank McHugh Richard Tucker Rialto Spyortthing Robert Woolsey Anita Lose John Darrow Florence Roberts Frank Beal Alfred P. James Lue Chevret Clifford Nempsey Capitol Salvation Army Joan Crawford Nell Hamilton Clark Gable Cie Edwards Charley Chase

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Weather Data Arbuckle Brothers Dorothy Dix John Mary Paris Santa Claus Miss Joyce K. Soutrington Tintex WOBU Charleston W. V Kearse Theater Halosia Tarik Dr. Pugh Edna Wallace Hopper Stephen Foster Melodies Loule Elsensmith Bernard Beane Hinckley Grey Hella James Toomas Ralph Sally Sadie Lucille Estelle Dorothy Diz Public Ledger Birh OCAL Tala General Foods Corporation Certo Nation Fone Thomaton Nottingham Eng Whiz Duco Ladra Lee INO. Medical Dept Minnzexpoll C.N.B. Savings Account C.N.B Charleston National Bank Visi The Ole Reliable Bank People's Store Inc Phoenix Corp
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