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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1926

Page

5

Woman's Club closes season with varied program

The Woman's Club wrapped up its season with a meeting in the interurban chapel featuring speaker Mr. Conley, committee appointments by the new president, a noted West Virginia topic, and vocal solos by Miss Katherine Autte. A handbag gift to Mrs. Cadlian, social luncheon, and plans for supporting the Girl Scout camp were noted.

Conley West Virginis West Virginia Coo John F. Fabled Ji. B. Exell Bre C.isby Ire EC Laonbart A Haviland Agols Mise Katharine Aulte Carmen Dias Autte Julia Autte Sleter Ie Lane Lancheon Folra John F. Cabin Maall McCoy McGowran Shulty Frank Aftermat EK Bandbers Thew W. Montague Sra Pater Allmaam Frank Ually Ziwina. Sherr W. Bo Motresheasd Sra AL al, TlakIpaan Za Bnarr Mes D. M. Hairkey Peter Milman Myre HJ. Rusk Charles Sandberg J. E Btaler Dre B. Stone

Frigidaire Co Opens New Dayton Plant in 1930s Era

Frigidaire Co starts a new 20 million dollar extension project in Dayton Ohio with a one mile long plant planned to house 600000 metric refrigerators annually. The facility aims to be operational early 1937, employing about 3000 workers and expanding Delco Light’s Frigidaire operations.

I. BR General Mintorn Inlo Dalco-Light Company Blechler Delco- Light Company

Beckley Evangelist Licensed for Presbytery Mien Rite

Beckley Presbytery licensed evangelist Gypry Almon Smith to preach at Beckley Presbyterian Church. He will be ordained at the next presbytery meeting. Ministers present included J. C. Nickell and Paul Nickell Alderson Fred Gray Cua W A Banfield Links ay J B Flow Lewibure J S Johnson Littleboro Hite Leslie W G Woods. Also notes a six month trade campaign by Beckley merchants with a $60 cash prize. Fire destroys a vacant East Park Way house. American Legion hosts social in new South Kanawha street home. Various local attendance and travel notes, plus a planned trip to Natchen for a sister.

Gypry Almon Smith Toe Becking Presbyterian Church Smith J. C. Nickell Paul Nickell Alderson Fred Gray Cua W. A. Banfield Linksay J. BE Flow Lewlabure J. &. Johnson Uittleboro Hite Leslie G. Woods Beckley Heckley East Fark F. Crouch

Warns farmers of Mexican beetle threat in Kanawha County

West Virginia agricultural agent T. Y. McGovran warns that the Mexican bean beetle is proliferating in Kanawha County and could ruin the bean crop if farmers do not act together. He notes a heavy loss of birds and outlines several homemade spray formulas, urging prompt, widespread control efforts across the state.

Kanawha County Naid T. Y. McGovran Yreaterday D&ying Ainte West Virginia

Clarksburg Moonshine Cases Dominate June Court Spotlight

In the June term of Harrison County Court at Clarksburg six of eleven violators were convicted with moonshine cases leading. Local defendants faced varied penalties from fines to jail, including Earl Olden jailed a month for theft of tires and Sam Galogsa fined 500 and jailed for three months on moonshine offenses. Others faced transportation, possession, or fraud charges with fines ranging up to 500 and several sentences suspended or delayed as cases continued.

Clarksbure States Wealhen Clarrison County Earl Olden Clarkabiry Harrison County Sam Galogsa Clarksbore Hawor Santy Gallanna Clarksburg JC. Weraleo Cintkeburg W. H. Dakar Co Airaline Ralph Mathony Maxdelena Delenanvel Clarkaburg Quo Ted Kendall Marucur County Judeo Beker Montgomery, Ward and Company Jcern L. G. McCormick Ar CZ Hopkina McCormick & Ting Charles Marrie Morgantownh Joe Capont

Unnamed Logan Child Killed in Coal Plant Accident

Arthur Johnann colored three years old was crushed to death late yesterday afternoon at the West Virginia Coal and Colts company Omar mine when a large plate fell and trapped him. Johnson the only worker in the room at the time, died in the aftermath. His body was brought for burial preparations. Monitor Mountain across the river hosted a delayed flag ceremony as part of the county’s Observance with Old Glory unfurled under a flare cross.

Logan Arthur Johnann West Virginia Coal and Colts Company Omar Johnson Loxau County Ku Kiue Kloh Ordve Muun Lasgo America Logan County Eatl KMHK Myre A. E. Morgan Dutan Alice Morgan Columbus Ohio Ohio State Doesard Morgan Echoul Soith Mins Catherine Fisher Alexandria Les Blutray Kanwea Chauncey Prowcing West Virintiversity

Obituary Wehrle Funeral Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. William Wehrle, 67, will be at 2 30 p.m. Sunday at the home 1209 Piedmont road with Dr. Ernest Thompson presiding. Burial in Spring Hill cemetery. Survived by husband and many children including Mrs. Wing of London, Mrs. Coleman of Cincinnati, Mrs. Lucan, John McGrew, Margaret Wehrle, Gladys Wehrle, Frank Wehrle, Clyde Wehrle, Roy Wehrle, Leo Wehrle, and others. services at residence.

Cincin Lewis Lucan John McGrew Mina Margaret Wehria Ming Gladys Wehrle Frank Wenrio Wile Atam Wehrle Clyde Wabria Roy Wehrin Leo Wenris Charleston

Safer Planes Fund Aims For International Competition

Trustees of the Daniel Guggenheim fund for promotion of aeronautics announced plans to appropriate between 160000 and 3200000 for an international competition to develop a safer airplane. The program includes navigation aids, control for flying in fog, retropology research, fireproof fuselage, collision prevention, and related aerospace developments. The Guggenheim fund, created with 33000000 from Daniel Guggenheim in January, seeks to reduce public timidity about air travel and advance commercial aviation tech.

Daniel Guggenheim Fund For Domrd Gugenhelm Daniel Gugsanhelm

Body of Merchant Found in Ash Pit

The body of Jacol Henderson a wealthy merchant who vanished after returning from the bank was found in an ash pit in the cellar of an abandoned building. Police believe he was robbed and murdered before the perpetrators could hide the crime by burning the body. Missing were Hendersons money and a $1 000 note.

Buffalo Jung Jacol Henderson En Arch M Vanant Fpollee

Suspect Plot To Slay Kemal Pasha

Constantinople June 1 Authorities uncovered a conspiracy to assassinate President Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before he entered Smyrna. Police arrested many suspects and seized weapons and bombs. Notable detainees include former deputy Huseyin Vahid Hoy and Zia Hourchid, a local political leader, amid growing opposition activity near the Uinak Sau region.

Constantinople Musteph Kemal Panha Smyrna Polloa Ex~ Presse Et Angola Amonick Uiose Huzesaitn Vai Hoy Fixe Yum Zia Hourchid Ritety Uinek Sau Kemal

Loss Affection Verdict Grants Record $100000

Washington June 15 A verdict for $100000 the largest ever awarded in Washington for alienation of affections. Mrs Hilda C Voight wife of Edward Voight inform provident of a bank won after a jury deliberated over two hours. The defendants Edward Voight Sr and Edward Voight Jr faced accusations regarding trust and personal conduct at the home of the in laws and their treatment of the younger woman.

Washington Hilda C. Voight Edward Voight Form Provident Stra Str. Voight Alan

FLOWERS WISE HELD Continued from Page One

The report details a string of alleged fraud connections involving Councilman Flowers and others. Witnesses describe a scheme where Wine’s money was swapped with a partial drugged transfer and blank paper. Dozens of named defendants face upcoming preliminary hearings and bond conditions as the court prepares for the next term in July.

Bond Sutra Tully Klowath Aton Ty Wise Wieces Flowers Charles Joseph Statetrent Home Wise Ghariauton Jonaph Yeathrday Abood Wien Wise Charleston Abaodaald Mowers Btaty Street Hloworn Rydney Muerls John Doole Thomas Chefatmas Elvin Cara Tom Cara Alfred Tikenn Gary Inti Caatle Mark Cook Luther Gray W. CL WiMon James Jowls Mullina Cora Manna Murphy He A Ernest Howlin Hamie Nett Dounlan Minhler Ems Paige Nancy Crawford

STATE COAL PRODUCTION RISES PUSHES WV INTO SECOND IN UNION

West Virginia maintains second place among U S bituminous coal producers with a 1955 output of 123,062,956 net tons, about 20,000,000 tons more than the prior year. The report by Hobart M Lambie, chief of the state mining department, notes continued growth as Lake Coal outfits expand and lake market purchases peak after July 1.

Dy U. Bt West Virginia Hobart M. Lambis Chiieg State Department of Mings Lambie Virgina Breas Fennaylyani Reader Hun Coal Company Ed Holyoka Unite States Bureau of Miles Yeltera Bulyenu Mining Equipment Firma Oval Operating Com Cerna Aouthern United States Department of Commerce Companisaraf Promortion

Hoge Insists on Legal Action to Fight Back

The speaker recalls facing dangers and a brutal elephant incident, then says he will pursue a writ of mandamus to compel Lovasey to appear and justify why he should not commit suicide. He vows to outlast critics and end claims that one cannot intervene with fate or danger.

Howevar Togs Fage Hoge Miyself

Farming Experts to Speak at Dunbar Fair Grounds

Ernest Thompson Seton renowned naturalist and author and W. H. Kendricks state 4 H director will headline a large meeting at 2:29 PM on the fair grounds near Dunbar. The organizing committee expects a large turnout of youths and the general public is invited.

Ernest Thompson Seton W. H. Kendricks Moresntown 4-H Dunbar Boya Gtris

Hudson reverses road construction permit ruling

Judge A P Hudson in circuit court voided two bus line permits and ordered state road equipment to operate a Beck Joy to Hinton route via Shady Springs. The Quesenberry firm had a 1931 permit. later Raleigh Line received another permit, but the court found two lines were unnecessary.

A. P. Hudson State Road Tet Conatruction Beck~ Joy Hinton Shady Springs Quesenberry and Quesenberry Raleigh Company Quesenberrys Kanawha Hudeon

Chamber to greet traveling bankers in July visit

The chamber of commerce will host a large delegation from the American Institute during its annual convention. Delegates arrive at 2:00 a.m. Saturday July 10 at the Chena peak and Ohio depot and will be met by local chapter members and the Charleston chamber entertainment committee. They will receive souvenirs of their brief visit.

Mambara Huntington Mings Plana Prinem Robert M. Chieti Depar United States Bureau of ml Bureau Br J. A. Krump W. H. Forbes Walter London United States Buresu Now Mines Jesse W. Bulligan 3Tr. Lambie Robert Lilly Chamber of Commerce American Institute of Checking Institute Chena~peake and Ohio The Americas Institute of Dunking Charleston

City expansion urged for Charleston growth and progress

A garbled 19th century column urges extending Charleston city limits to capture outlying territory. It argues progress requires coordinated public opinion, legislative candidates supporting the expansion, and a bold forward movement to stimulate development and credit the city with growth.

Cour Charleston Real’ Estate Board Charleston

Demand for Flaher Support In Pennsylvania Primary Forgery Claim

The speaker denounces a forged letter attributed to him urging support for John J. Flaher in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial primary. He says he did not sign the letter and seeks legal redress for the forgery. He notes he would hold responsible any fixed party counts related to the letter.

Pennsylvania John 3. Flaher

McNary Proposals Face Delayed Vote Amid Debate

Washington leaders clustered around the McNary plan as, after multiple proposals, debate stalled over timing. Senators McNary Tyson Bruce Ashurst and Cruce weighed support and opposition with party lines stiff, while efforts to drop the equalisation fee provoked further contention.

Washington McNary Oragon Tyson Tennes Sanke Tot Bruce Maryland Cruce Dryas Brookhart Ashurst Nate Salon

Smoke Eaters Meet at Morgantown

Morgantown hosts a semi annual gathering of smoke eaters tomorrow with a banquet and program. Officials from the Department of Mines and representatives from Pittsburgh will discuss mine safety, equipment care, and recovery procedures following disasters.

Morgantown Nec Keclea W. Va George F. Osler Senegal Pittsburgh Termidation Corporation George Rixga George McCe Pittsburgh Mine Safety

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