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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

9

U S Probe Demand on Nazi Consul Raised in New Orleans

Gov Jones telegraphs to press and Roosevelt asking for a state department led inquiry into Von Spiegel the Nazi consul in New Orleans. Senator Hendrick paused a legislative resolution amid calls for Von Spiegel’s removal while the consul denied making a quoted statement.

Gopmian Jones Spin Fagulegens Orleans Gov Sasi Atam Spe Dries Telesrahedt Tafoematiog and Press Baran New Orl Germany New Orleans Hymin State Department Tloyd Hendrick Heould Legistatre Roosevelt von Spiegel Razor von Spiegel Orleanz Gov. Jones Eort

Luckless search for luckless bee stings in Elmcrook tale

In Elmcrook Nebraska on June 17 a 12 year old Melvin Walker sought luck after a bee sting and two hours away from home, but was spanked for venturing out. The article notes the boy’s attempt to find a lucky emblem and the outcome was punishment rather than fortune.

Elmcreek Neb Melvin Walker

Pi Feta sisters plan charter banquet amid campus event

Delta Delta chapter of Pi Feta internation plans a banquet to celebrate its charter. Details indicate coordinates and local club involvement with Mrs. A C Fiemann as sponsor. The article fragment hints at toasts and formal proceedings during the event.

Dorothy Dix Says What makes a wife easy to live with

A collage of voices outlines wives who enrich married life by support, humor, patience, and shared company. Each man cites traits like cheerfulness, tact, appreciation, and the ability to keep home pleasant as keys to harmony, contrasting with grumbling or neglect. The piece underscores companionship over conflict and mutual respect.

Cay Samaby Jett

Personal notices from Virginia Beach to Wilmington

Mr and Mel. John Gunn and son John Clement of the California Apartments are spending ten days at Virginia Beach. Mrs Ida Mae Abbott of Clothier is spending the summer with friends in Wilmington Delaware. Mrs Pauly Lowe and daughter Jelle of Morgantown are visiting Mrs Lowe's brother and son in law Mr and Mrs John M. Cowe of 1507 B Ler Street. Miss Mary Frances Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Houston Young of Virginia Street has returned from Oman where she graduated last month from Erskine School. She was accompanied home by Miss Dorothy Spelman of Fairfield. Mrs C F Huttman of Frame Street and Mrs M F Matheny of Elk River spent the weekend in Cincinnati. They were accompanied home by Misses Mary Jane Young of Edgewood and Eryn Huttman. Master Billy Mason son of Mr and Mrs John Mason of Brook left for Tricklington Virginia where the WILE will spend a month. Church son of Mr and Mrs T S Church of 619 Fayette Street is a patient at Mourita State Hospital.

John ¢ Gunn John Clement California Virginia Beach Pauly Lowe Jelle Morgantown Mary Frances Young Houston Youngirginia Street Erskine School Dorothy Spelman Fairfield Som C. FE. Huttman Frame Street M. F. Matheny Elk River Cincinnati Mary Jane Young Edgewsed Eryn Huttman

Miss Ann Gillikin Plans Visits Then Local Gatherings

S Charleston Neves Miss Ann Ro Gillikin left Saturday for Roselle Park New Jersey for a week with Miss Mildeed Frerston. She will then visit Ashton Maryland with her grandmother Mrs J G Shinemaker. The Montrose Garden club holds a 12 30 luncheon today at Mrs R L Stevenson’s Highland Ave. Others attending include Mesdames Allen Mares Shepherd Ave R E Pence and Sebert Crites Rosemont Ave. A Women’s Christian Temperance Union picnic is set for 7 pm today at Mrs W F Leiton’s camp with boating hunting and other activities. The First Presbyterian Church hosts gatherings and a Circle meeting at 8 pm Thursday hosted by Mr Lyle Sn Srass at McCersle Ave with Mrs John R B Bagby leading the lesson. West Virginia GOP operative Ebert named to a national committee. Dorothy 17 Dix

Ann Ro Gillikin Roselle Park Mildeed Frerston Ashton, Md J. G. Shinemaker Montrose Garden Chit R. L. Stevenson Highland Avenue Mesdarmes Allen Mares Shepherd Avenue R. E. Pence Sebert Crites Rosemont Avenue First Presbyterian Church Emily Jean Rybson Ruth Siler Stauninn Circle Boot Lyle Sn Srass McCersle Ayenur John RB. Bagby

Hearing For Members Of Sect Set Tonight

Williamson June 17 A hearing for seven members of a religious group known as Jehovah's Witnesses was scheduled for Tuesday after their arrest. The group, including three women, faced charges tied to possession of a publication aiding the society. Police warned against sale of the publication the week prior. Magistrate Phillips cited a statute prohibiting possession of any item indicating sympathy for hostile ideologies. W S Clayton was past band but released without bond pending the hearing.

D. G. Phillips United States Phillips W. 8. Clayton

Youngest Veteran Brutta Killed in Coal Car Accident

In Morgantown on June 17 a runaway coal car killed Stephen Brutte, 38, one of the youngest American World War I veterans. Brutte served with the AEF at the Bosth mine of the Riverseam Coal Company while repairing a section of track. his assistant was unhurt.

Morgantown Stephen Brutte Bosth Riverseam Coal Company Brutta AEF

Man Dies in Mishap Near Kimball

June 17 note from Welch reports Li Raylance Richard Terrell, 44, of Moundsville killed when his automobile left the highway near Kimball. Survived by wife Mabel Terrell, chair of Moundsville Republican executive committee, one brother and three sisters.

Welch li—Raylance Richard Terrell Moundsville Kimball Mabel Terrell Republican Executive Committee

Police Marksmen To Compete In Charleston Trophy Event

The Charleston police trophy shoot opens today in the municipal auditorium basement under Trooper Ellis Lea. The principal prize is the Sod inek trophy, a 13 inch silver cup, to be won three times for permanent possession. Goshorn Hardware offers a 13% inch trophy for sharpshooter class and a 10 14 inch cup for marksman class. a donor named withheld provides R50 for prizes.

Charleston Ellis Lea Goshorn Hardware Store Aitizen Nae Withheld

Chiropody Society Backs Federal Legislation

The West Virginia Chiropody Society unanimously endorsed proposed federal legislation to create a chiropody corps in the US Army and Navy. F. T. Johnson of Charleston was elected president, with J. Pierce of Fairmont as vice president and William C. Baber of Ipsburg as secretary. Parkersburg will host the semi annual meeting in October.

Wheeling West Virginia Chiropody Society F. T. Johnson Charleston Parkersburg J. Pierce Fairmont William C. Baber Iksburg

Lightning kills 500 young trout at Montebello hatchery

Richmond Virginia June 17 reports state fish propagation chief G W Buller said a lightning bolt struck a wooden enclosure at the Montebello hatchery killing about 500 young trout. The bolt struck the enclosure and then crossed the water.

Richmond G.W. Buller Montebello

Wreck Injures Musician in Parkersburg

Wreck near Parkersburg injures Verne Yonkers 21 of St. Paul Minnesota trombone player in Red Nichols orchestra. Yonkers suffers facial head lacerations and is hospitalized. accomplice Bill Maxted 24 of Racine Wisconsin also injured. They were traveling from New York to Houston with band instruments. One voting precinct in Pima county Arizona is larger than the state of Rhode Island.

Parkersburg Sert Verne Yonkers St. Paul Minn Red Nichols’ Orchestra Yonkers Bill Maxted Racine Wis New York Houston Tex Maxsted Pima County Arizona Rhode Isla

Probation Ordered for Former Bastwaster Hurley

In Bluefield on June 9 190, three years probation was imposed on Cicoron Hurley a former bastwaster at Anawall McDowell County. He must repay 142.20 dollars for embezzlement charges and faces further action as Federal official George W McClintic prepared to depart for the Fourth Circuit at Asheville North Carolina to present charges before the grand jury.

Bluefield Cicorn Hurley Bastwaster Anawall McDowell County George Iw. McClintic Asheville N.C

Army enlistment trio sent from Charleston to Fort Knox

Three applicants for enlistment in the U S Army were dispatched yesterday from the Charleston recruiting office to Fort Knox Kentucky Gail G Atkins of Orges Otis Green Jr of Dawes and Harry J Edes of Miami comprise the group supporting the drive for military service as part of statewide recruitment efforts

U. S. Army Charleston Fort Knox Gail G. Atkins Orges Otis Green, Jr Dawes Harry J. Edes Miami

Two Charlestonians Earn Degrees at U Michigan

At the University of Michigan commencement 2,100 students received degrees. Edward D. North and Edward C. Stanton, both Charlestonians, were awarded bachelor of science degrees.

University of Michigan Edward D. North Edward C. Stanton

Marmola Pills Promoted For Fat Reduction Appeal

A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Marmola tablets to shed fat without starving. It claims long market presence and widespread distribution, notes Marmola as a thyroid-related fat remedy, and advises consulting a physician for medical decisions.

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