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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

2

Ravenswood Theater Fire Destroys Building

A blaze at a Ravenswood theater owned by J. W. McCoy destroyed the structure and injured machine operator DeWayne Aulle, who suffered burns to hands and arms. McCoy estimated the loss in the thousands of dollars. Nearby, several small items from the day’s edition mention Kiwanians planning a Midwestern tour and public notices in Buckhannon and Morgantown.

Ravenswood J. W. McCoy DeWayne Aulle McCoy

FDR Plans Court Bill Poll Amid Democratic Rift

Washington reports President Foostvelt, amid Democratic infighting over court enlargement, will hold interviews at Jefferson Islands club June 25 24 and 27 to gauge lawmakers positions. He signals possible compromise for two extra justices to win passage and speed adjournment.

Washington Foostvelt Jefferson Islands Club Supreme Court Baltla Thie Kay McAatire Han Cone Rane Alhee Gald Tray ‘Aleo Senate

President signals mood as Senate debate nears vote

The president asserts focus on the court and science, while administration advisers urge action. Senator Wheeler of Montana leads the opposition, naming seven Democratic senators King Utah Van Nuys Indiana McCarran Nevada Clark Missouri O Mahoney Wyoming Gerry Rhodes Island Burke Nebraska to form a steering group to defeat the measure as it moves toward a vote.

Senate Bena Indiana McCarran Nevada Clark Missouri O'Mahoney Wyoming Gerry Rhodes Island Burke

Disorderly Conduct Charge Is Dismissed

A disorderly conduct case against Leon Wanzer, a Black employee at the Eyreland Aquor store on Smith Street, was dismissed in Intermediate court after Patrolman Honaker testified Wanzer refused to call him equal and he allegedly intoxicated. Wanzer had been fined 10 in municipal court following an earlier arrest.

Ainst Leon Wanzer Aquor Eyreland Smith Streets sesteroFater Joe Charles Honaker Honaker Wanrer

Weather records show 85 degree max at city airport

The official thermometer yesterday at the municipal airport marked a maximum of 85 degrees. Readings through the day ranged from 72 degrees at 7:30 a.m. to 72 degrees again in the afternoon. Rainfall over the 24 hour period totaled 0.48 inches.

Births for Dixie Gail and More in Town Announcements

Mr and Mrs W C Pearson of Owen announce the birth of a daughter Dixie Gail on June 10 at McMillan Hospital. Mr and Mrs Victor Thayer of Belle announce a son born yesterday at McMillan Hospital. Mr and Mrs L S Litton of 1400 Washington St West announce the birth of a son Ruswit Homer on June 11. Mr and Mrs Randall Frum of Belle announce Randall Norman Frum born June 11 at Mountain State Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ernest Murphy of Truslow St announce daughter Sharon Lynn born June 11 at Mountain State Hospital.

W. C. Pearson Owen Dixie Gail Victor ‘Thayer Belle McMillan Hospital L. 5. Litton Washington Street West Rus Wit Homer Randall

Indictments Quashed by Judge Aeckley

Judge Aeckley cleared the four year old embezzlement charges against former Tippecanoe County officials. Turner former county assessor was among nine indicted, with only his case tried and led to conviction before a retrial was granted. Tuckson Smith, county and circuit clerk, was convicted but retried and discharged. GV Cottle, a town district magistrate, was acquitted.

Aeckley Mudge Harley‘ M.'Kilgore Tthleigh Turner Amputus Thay Htea Casea Turner Wer Sen Tuckson Smilth GV. Cottle

Giant Bell to Crown Minh Washed Mountain Peak

A vast bell project begins atop Minh Washed Mountain in An Whei Chinshaa. Shanghai reports the device, called the Ball of Hell, will be the largest in the Far East or world, housed in a tall tower and rung to awaken the damned souls.

Allcred Minh Washen Anwhei Chinshaa Shanghei Far East Aise Hell Saula Inferno

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