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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

5

Jobless Payment Case Adjourned To June 28

Examiner Henry Simms postponed a general hearing on miners jobless pay claims to June 28 after state police described disturbances at Charmco Smokeless Coal and arrests of 59 men on assault charges. Troopers testified about threats to owners and beatings, with miners saying they fear returning to work.

Henry Simms Simms United Mine Workers E. D. Bazzie Lewisburg W. W. Hearn Charmco Rupert Hearn S. E. Tribett L. E. Haught Weston Jane Lew Sergt. C. S. Wilson Welch Wilson U. S. Steel Corporation Gary

Calling All Dogs by Albert Payson Terhune

A Fort Wayne man wills his Boston terrier to be buried with him and embalmed. The dog and owner were interred together at Lindenwood Cemetery, a tale echoed from Lord Byron and Boatswain.

Albert Payson Terhune Herman S. Borhek Fort Wayne Indiana Borhek Lindenwood Lord Byron Newfoundland Boatswain Byron Westminster Abbey the Gazette

Owens-Illinois Fails to Get Union Member List

Owens-Illinois Glass Co failed to obtain a list of glass workers union members at a labor relations board hearing in Fairmont. Examiner W R Ringer ruled the subpoena not material to current issues. The firm may renew the request. hearing may adjourn to Monday with possible Saturday sessions if testimony extends. The company faces unfair labor practices charges.

Fairmont Owens-Illinois Glass Company Labor Relations Board Glass Workers Union Examiner W. R. Ringer Ciio Federation of Glass Workers Owens-Illinois Company

Rabbi Cooper Named Zionist Conference Vice President

Rabbi Samuel Cooper of B'nai Jacob synagogue is elected vice president of the Zionist Conference covering West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Indiana and part of Ohio. Martin Braunstein and Maurice Lipian of Charleston join the executive committee. Local delegates include Rabbi Cooper and H Schacher Cedar Grove for the national Zionist convention June 25 29 in New York City with alternates Zandel Hark Ben Preiser and Braunstein.

Samuel Cooper B’nai Jacob Synagogue Zionist Conference West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Indiana Ohio Martin Braunstein Maurice Lipian Charleston Rabbi Cooper and H. Schacher Cedar Grove New York City Zandel Hark Ben Preiser Braunstein

Model Air Motors Demonstrated by Club Leader

President Frank Wy. Draper of the Charleston Exchange Model Airplane Club demonstrated small model gas motors at a meeting last night at the Y.M.C.A. Plans were made for the rubber powered model contest next month.

Frank Wy’. Draper Charleston Exchange Model Airplane Club Y.M.C.A

Turkey Expenditures Reach 3 Million on Aerospace Purchases

Turkey spent 3,160,336 dollars last year on American aeronautic products, reflecting a sizable defense and technology trade outlay. The figure highlights bilateral aerospace ties with the United States and an ongoing market for aviation components and systems.

Turkey

Business Club Delegates To Be Entertained Today

About 75 members of the American Business club from the south and southwest will be guests of the Charleston chapter at a breakfast this morning at the Kanawha Country club. Dr William C Stewart president of the Charleston club J Ross Hunter Jr and Robert W Lawson will accompany the delegates to Washington for the three day convention which begins Monday. South Africa's 1939 corn crop will fill 35 000 000 bags.

American Business Club South Southwest Charleston Kanawha Country Club William C. Stewart Charleston Club J. Ross Hunter, Jr Robert W. Lawson Washington

Parking Meters Held Not Best Remedy

Huntington business leaders urged the council to defer a proposed ordinance authorizing parking meters. They argued the traffic problem can be remedied by stricter enforcement of existing laws or revising current regulations.

Huntington Business Men’s Association Today

Greta Garbo Builds First Hollywood Home

Hollywood reports actress Greta Garbo is constructing her own residence in the Palos Verdes hills about 25 miles from the city after 13 years in and out of Hollywood. She previously leased several secluded homes near studios with high fences.

Hollywood Greta Garbo Palos Verdes Hills

England Faces Threat of Rabbit Plague Across Regions

Parts of England face a spreading rabbit plague as officials monitor outbreaks in rural areas. Wildlife agencies urge farmers to report unusual rabbit deaths and implement biosecurity measures to limit spread.

England

U S Savings From Smaller Bills Ten Years On

Washington June 16 Treasury officials estimate that ten years after reducing the size of paper money by one third the United States has saved about $18 000 in costs due to the curtailment.

Washington Treasury

Townsend to Speak at Hobby Hour Meeting

Atty Hillis Townsend will discuss Stars and Their Stories at Kanawha County Public Library during the third weekly Hobby Hour at 2 p m today.

Atty Hillis Townsend Hobby Hour Kanawha County

Charleston Businesses and Landmarks Listed in 19 Capitol Street Era

A compact listing of Charleston based firms and sites including funeral homes Elk Funeral Home and Ruffner Hotel, gas and utilities United Fuel Gas Company and Kanawha Gasoline, and commercial entities such as Peoples Bank Building, J. E. Ratliff Inc, General Tire Distributors, Charleston Cut Flower Co, and Fleetwing Gasoline, with references to West Virginia Water Service and Original Drawing by Gustave Dore.

Huntington Chamber Opposes U S Coal Mine Inspection

The Huntington chamber of commerce directors adopted a resolution opposing the proposed federal coal mine inspection service now pending in the Senate. A second resolution urged abolition of the one cent a ton coal tax for the bituminous coal commission. Rhodesia plans a 1940 colonial jubilee celebration.

Huntington Federal Coal Mine Inspection Service Huntington Chamber of Commerce Senate

Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

The apostles gathered in one place as a heavenly sound and tongues of fire rested on each. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in diverse tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Holy Ghost

Into the Highways The church outreach challenge today

The article argues the Church’s greatest limit is its failure to reach nonchurchgoers. It urges monthly or more frequent personal outreach by every member to spark spiritual life, national righteousness, and renewed community impact.

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Rabbi Cooper Business Club South Africa U. S Townsend M. W Capitol St Fathers Ashley Bread Co M. S. Aldrich Charleston National Bank Bldg Roy B. Rollins & Co Peoples Bank Bldg United Fuel Gas Company West Virginia Water Service Gustave Dore Herbert S. Kyle Union Building United Carbon Company Charleston Cut Flower Co Capitol Street Elk Funeral Home J. E. Ratliff, Inc General Tire Distributors Hotel Ruffner Kanawha Gasoline Co Fleetwing Gasoline and Products Save Supply Company Hill Hale Street R. C. Andrews Clarence W. Meadows J. M. Slack Sheriff Huntington Chamber U. S. Inspection Rhodesia Drs. Collins & Collins After Paint & Glass Co
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