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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1934

Page

3

Nazi Press Agent Arrives at New York Harbor

Dr. Ernst F. Banverseng, aide to Chancellor Hitler, lands from the liner Europa in New York on his way to Harvard class reunion amid anti Nazi protests. Police guard the arrival as Hanfstaengl dismisses danger and comments on the weather and Europe. He meets two former classmates aboard and speaks of a constructive future for Europe.

NEW_YORK Ernst F Banferseng Hitler Germany New York Europa Harvard University Cambridge Mass Apriies Boston Hanfetaeng Plier Hudson Hanfstaengl New York Harbor Venice Europe Parry E. Sohter Welch Francis Roche Paris The Guaranty Trust

Rural Club Awards Spark Spring Roundup in West Virginia

Miss Mabel Marxs announced spring roundup awards for 4H and rural clubs. Prizes in first year sewing went to Betty Lee Hall and others from Elkview Ward and Diamond. second year sewing honors to Velma Stevens and Cedar Grove members. third year sewing led by Helen Spauling and Margaret Moran. Cedar Grove claimed complete costumes with Joanna Moore and teammates.

Ruby Buckley Opal Harbour Geneva Martin Ward Millicent Keeney Leewood Lucille Carruthers Beulah Nuckols Maxine Legg Gloria Green Isabella Paola Junior Dixon Elview Samuel Moore Cedar Grove Russell Jacobs Daniel Walker Mallory Acel Norvel Lattes Ingeburg Rensford Junior Payne Acme Gentors Clifford Cart Theodore Edens Frances Shaver Belle George Dinsmore R. L. Massey Mile Fork Farm Mabel Marxs Betty Lee Hall Macil Day Elkview Freda Casto Margaret Rogers St. Albans Audin’ Buing Diamoind Genevieva Kirk Green Valley Betty Jefferies Diamond Marine Elswick Hig Chim—tes Mabel Pauley Dry Branch Betty Jean Ate Mammoth Mary Guy Fiek Scully Velma Stevens Mery General Featy Arlene Ies Lary Arlene Higginbotham Dorothy Thomas Cedar Grays Beulsh Brown Eileen Shambkin Fhotiss Lucilie Brown Ekeforest Rita, Kingrey Freda Ward Anita Rawson Whyinis Rollins Cheiyan Helen Spauling Lilly Jones Handley Margaret Moran Dawes Evelyn Stephenson Anna Cash Pratt Helen Sexton Joanna Moore Evelyn Kennan Kathleen Price Opal Brown That Mammoth Phillips ‘Owens

South Charleston Church School Set to Open Next Morning

South Charleston First Baptist Church announces its community school opening at 9 AM for a four week term with sessions 9 to 11 45 each weekday except Saturdays and holidays. Principal Mrs W P Adams leads beginners and staff include Mrs Roy Woqten Miss Katherine Harrison and others across primary junior and handicraft divisions.

South Charleston Madeline Drake W. Gwinn L. W. Shaw Knight O. A. Cartmin C. M. Davis Louise Schultz Verale George Frank Carter J. K. Coyner H. Lloyd Parkinson Margaret Weat Margaret Drake Mieg Margaret Carter James Creighton William Parkinson Oscar Lura Donald Molichan Hevert Hunt Glenn Paul L.G. Brown Lillian Henson Reba Bright

Pageant Honors 150th Anniversary of Methodism in Charleston

The First Methodist Episcopal Church South of Charleston joins national Methodists to stage a Pageant of Methodism on June 24 celebrating the church’s 150 years in America. Acts cover Methodism’s Atlantic founding, Charleston and Kanawha county struggles, church buildings, and a 1920 dedication with bishops and leaders portrayed in period dress.

First Methodist Episcopal Church South Charleston America Atlantic Seaboard New York New Orleans Kanawha County James Truslow Zell Hale and Quartier Virginia Street Capitol Virginia Collins Denny George Washington Thomas Cook England Francis Asbury

20 Year Old Girl Held For Slaying

Clarion Pa June 15 A 20 year old girl Leona Menser is in jail on a murder charge for killing John Kelly 45 The killing centers on a romance with a matrimonial agency. Miss Menser confessed to District Attorney Davis and Sheriff Elder. Police said the shooting followed an argument after she returned from Goshecton Ohio with intent to marry him. Neighbors heard a shot and Kelly was found dead with a bullet wound to the neck. Kelly allegedly refused her request to return to Obie and possess her belongings, and she fired a revolver from a nearby hat rack.

Clarion Leona Menser Jell John Kelly Miss Menser M. H. Davis G. H. Elder Kelly Goshecton Ohio Obie Greeces

Man Who Burned Tot Awaits Bail

Homer Sanders, 45, of Sharon, Pa, is jailed on involuntary manslaughter charges after admitting he burned Leah Minerva Dilley in a brush heap. He hopes his friends post a 1600 dollar bail. The missing child’s body was found among the ashes after Sanders said he found her dead while fumigating a house. He told police he feared facing them.

Sharon Homer Sanders Leah Minerva Dilley Sanders Leah Minerva Leah

Memorial Services for Dilley Family Held at Home

Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs George Dilley and their eight children gathered at the home for memorial services led by Rev W B Davis pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church Sanders was taken to Mercer jail until bond is posted.

George Dilley W. B. Davis Sanders Mercer

McDowell Democrats Celebrate NRA Anniversary

A McDowell county group of African American Roosevelt era supporters gathered for an NRA anniversary event. Attendees included A B Tasty proprietor of Birch Grove amusement park and deputy chair of the county committee, J A Shelton custodian of the World War Memorial Building in Kimball, Henry Richards a Browne's Creek district constable, and Lanon Robinson principal of Anawalt junior high school. They conferred with J J E Wells state supervisor of Negro affairs.

McDowell County Roosevelt NRA A. B. Tasty Birch Grove McDowell Democratic J. A Shelton Kimball Henry Richards Browne’s Creek Lanon Robinson Anawalt J. J. EK. Wells

Revival Closes Tonight at Onion Mission Tabernacle

The Rev Hall b Calhoun, D D of Nashville concludes a two week revival at the Onion Mission tabernacle under the Charleston Booster club. He will preach at 3 30 this afternoon and at eight this evening with subjects The New Commandment and The Famous Christ. He plans to return to Nashville tomorrow.

Hall B. Calhoun D. D Nashville Onion Mission Tabernacle Charleston

Kentucky Delays Three Percent Sales Tax Implementation

Governor Fatston ordered a two week delay in starting Kentucky's new three percent sales tax to July 1 to allow officials to prepare enforcement regulations. First tax returns due August 15, with the tax in effect until June 30, 1956. The governor suggested merchants may omit the tax on small sales. Wallace Embry, secretary of the Kentucky Retail Merchants Association, commented on the bill.

Frankfort Kentucky Raby Fatstoon Wallace Embry Kentucky Retail Merchants’ Associa

Local official pledges ongoing work after election win

A local official proclaims that taxpayers will wait at the polls next election as the team vows continued efforts. The statement signals ongoing policy push and unfinished agenda following the victory.

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Libby Holman Faces Life Threats Before Comeback

The former Broadway star Libby Holman received extortion letters demanding several thousand dollars to avoid harm to her life. R George Harvey of the Justice Department confirmed the threats as she prepared for a stage appearance at Hedgetow Theater in Rose Valley near Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Libby Holman R. George Harvey Division of Investigation Department of Justice Bates Miss Holman Hedgetow Theater Beautiful Rose Valley

Von's stomach trouble remedy brochure request

An advertisement describes remedies for stomach ulcers and gastric hyperacidity including gastritis and liver infections. It promotes a booklet titled The Problem of the Sufferer and directs readers to write to the Cleveland Von Company at 1614 Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio.

Cannes Von Trea Cleveland von Company Dd Arcade Cleveland

Unclear Theater Event Sparks Fearful Audience Action

Federal agents patrolled the grounds around a Jasper Deeter venture as a lumber eyed singer took the stage while a large White Way following reserved seats. A separate Austria unemployment report shows the rate near ten percent lower than the prior year.

Jasper Deeter Impressario Seenny Call Austria

Rumater Rumated as Quick Remedy in Potent Cure Claim

An advertisement touts Rumater as a fast acting anti acid medicine that also tones kidneys and relieves sluggishness and joint pain. It promises a general refreshment and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after use, urging readers to buy at Potterfield's and other drug stores.

Tex Potterfield’s

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