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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1937

Page

9

Ruling Sought On Levy Election Rules In West Virginia

In Huntington a judge weighs whether districts may hold actval levy elections separate from counties to fund schools. Cabell county already tried a July 25 vote. it failed to reach 60 percent though Huntington voters supported it. A special election for Kyle and Gideon districts is planned for July 27 to fund three high school projects and teacher pay raises.

Huntington Carney Lane Citizens’ Committee Layne Hight Restalon Supreme Court Arives Cabell County Kyle Gideon Ee Es

Arthritis Letters Stir Readers Across the Times

A 1937 letter from readers to The London Times laments arthritis while discussing endurance and patience. The writer mocks scientific tedium and notes how ailment changes outlook, citing cultural figures like Jolson and historic mood shifts amid imagined revolutions. The piece blends social critique with personal reflections.

Birth of daughter announced by Charleston residents

Mr and Mrs William Slappe of Charleston route No 2 announce the birth of a daughter Juke 18 at 1120 last night at Charleston General Hospital Aira Kravite, formerly Mies Tamrua Huff, is the mother. Mr and Mrs Meso Kravitz of 12848 Dizlestrest are the parents of a daughter born at 1120 CEST last night at Charleston General Hospital.

William Slappe Charleston

Radio Highlights and Programs Across Stations

Radio highlights list various stations and programs with frequent changes by station. It includes NAC-WEAY network segments from 4:00, The Dictators Orchestra, Silas Hote and FLAG segments, Potpourri, Trace fore end Lopes, Zeeeosa and Berensde WADO lineup, and NBC-WIE network entries. The items mention orchestras, choirs, and dance segments, ending with The Annual News of Fort Block and Orchestra and a long catalog of other musical acts.

Chyde Garsic Dalton Orchertra Robert Hote WADO Berenaders Peet Chania Benge Anati Cheadler Sorpe 7Ruaby Bergan Orcheasra Ansoo Weakad Orcherite Beony Goodman Mo—Starry Owana Os—Tiour Israel Nere Sims Gueriementis Louis Panico Orehestra Wrot Sesame Lunceford DomAudy Vallee Ds Orchestra Isparag Obman & Orebraira

State Net Tourney Opens June 23 in Charleston

The West Virginia state net tournament opens June 23 in Charleston with about 50 to 35 players, including Huntington junior champion Parsons who may play in the Atlantic junior tourney in Washin ton. Contenders include B. F. Arkie and Sam Cohn, plus Jimmie Allen of Charleston and C Smith from Parkersburg. Frances Grimes and Lucy Newberry Venable are among women entrants as observers forecast a strong field despite uncertain weather with showers in the forecast.

Associated Press Anthusimats Deacon Parsane Huntington West Virginia Charleston Parsons B. F. Arkie Cohn Eddie [Uckie Jimmie Allen Colin Up Sistersville Way C. Smith

Dawson Improves After City Street Collision

William Dawson aged 26 of the West Side is recovering at Charleston General Hospital after being struck by a truck on Suminess Street Thursday. The accident caused injuries described as serious but not life threatening. No charges were announced and police are investigating the crash.

William Dawson West Side Charleston General Hospital Suminess Street

Charleston Ring Team Scores Win

A Charleston amateur boxing team defeated a Lancaster outfit 4-3 in last night’s AAA mitt program at the Armory, their second straight win in ster-city competition after a 4-1 victory over Morgentown. In the final bout James Davis edged Don Spangler for a clean decision. Frank Taraczkozy narrowly beat Joe Burke as the crowd roared.

Charleston Lancaster Frank Taraczkozy Beckley Joe Burke BSL St. Albans Lee Garson Garson Sam Murphy Jer Jack Whittaker Kanawha City Stoses Brown William Pridgen Clarence Rogers Oak Hill

Decayed conservative journalist William Allen White profile

The piece traces William Allen White's career from early controversial editorials to his anti Klan gubernatorial bid in Kansas. It covers his oddities, liberal shifts with age, family milestones, and a mid 1930s obituary note for his daughter Mary. It notes Emporia Gazette's growth and his lasting influence in journalism.

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Obituary notices from Charleston and surrounding areas

Obituary notices report multiple deaths and services including Exra Bryant of Chesapeake with funeral at Chelyan Methodist Church, burial at Slaughter Creek Cemetery, and survivors. Other items note James Albert Chandler, Hobart H. Perdue, Genevieve Moore, Della Peters Larrimer, Alfred Jones, Jack Lee Bagley, Alice Simpson, Mack Gillam, Benjamin Tucker, Luther Burton, Troy Miller, and Victor Garcia with services,burials, and survivors listed. events span Charleston area and nearby towns with various funeral homes, cemeteries, and officiants.

Exra Bryant Chesapeake Baton Rouge Chelyan Methodist Slaughter Creek M. Kinney Snodgrass South Charleston Paul Bryant Marmet Bea Vtmother Ida Murereil Victor Higgens Fetroleum Othello Gill Warren George Bryant Charteston Eldon Hurst Fred Burgraf Eugene Oaks John ‘Junior Smith Ronald Hastings Ceble Harvey Genevieve Moore Dalbert Moore Tuppers Creek Mt. Pirah Baptiat Church Cooper's Creek CB. Jackson

Hershey Returns From Ohio Veterinary Convention

Dr Herahey returned yesterday from Columbus where he attended the Ohio state convention of veterinary surgeons.

S. E. Hershey Columbus

Hubbell Belted Sparks Storm of Criticism Against Kipling

Ottbeias paid Bernard Shaw has brought down a storm of criticism by igniting debate over Kipling and his portrayal of soldiers. The column contends Kipling did not understand soldiers due to a dated view of combat.

Ottbeias Bernard Shaw Jan Himedle Igaping Kipling

Believe Headache and Neuralgia the BC Way

A fragmented note describes relief for headaches neuralgia and neural conditions with a product designated BC. It mentions simple head colds causing nervous strain and claims a home remedy approach without clear dosing or authoritative guidance.

First Bet Made On Title Battle

In Chicago on June 18 the high stakes betting on the Louis Braddock heavyweight title fight began with Kamy Kelly taking a $3,000 to $1,000 bet on Braddock to win. Odds reached three to one for Louis as advance sales crept to $725,000, with plans for a summer heavyweight bout linking the winner to Tommy Farr or Max Schmeling.

Chicago Joe Louis James J. Braddock Kamy Kelly New York Mulberry Bend Braddock Comitakey Park Louis Kelly Tommy Farr Mike Jacobs Twentieth Century Sporting Club London Syd Hull General Critchley Jacobs Farr Max Schmeling

Charles Louis and Braddock Fight Hype Shapes Heavyweight Expectation

Experts discuss Louis and Braddock with Jim Braddock’s ascent cited as proof of tougher rounds. Joe Gould notes Louis is battle hardened and not the same slow starter of old, while reporters question the round for a knockout.

Steel Vests Fail to Save Inventor in Bankruptcy Case

Stjepan Malinger of Zagreb Yugoslavia designed light flexible vests from used razor blades that were praised by experts yet failed to secure him wealth. He now appears in bankruptcy court as his ventures never found buyers and his inventions went unmet.

Stjepan Malinger Zagreb Yugoslavia Malingar

Charity Tilt Pictures Shown At Capital Theatre

The MGM News of the Day reel at the Capital theater features action from major league charity games played last Monday. The shown film will be held over for another Sunday, as announced by manager Amidelburg.

Capital MGM Amidelburg

Woman Injured In Stockton Street Car Crash

A street car and a Kroger truck collided near Kroger's warehouse on West Wyemington street injuring a woman passenger. Mrs. Lillian Hastings, 98, suffered a facial bruise and a tiny glass particle in her eye, treated at Mountain State hospital. The street car was manned by C. Marvin and the truck driver reportedly backed into it. police noted the driver did not report the incident.

Stockton Kroger Kroger Grotery and Baking Company West Wyemington Street Lillian Hastings Reynolds Street Johnson and Cunningham Mountain State Hospital Charleston Transit Company C. Marevin

Palumbo Is Star At Charles Town

Sammy Palumbo, a Brooklyn Italian rider, won four of the first six races at Charles Town on a muddy track. He rode White Sweets, Reigh Te trarch, Edith Walker, and James Oy to victory, helping him lead the meet. The Martinsburg purse went to Edith Walker, with the daily double paying $1740 as Handley and White Sweets triumphed in the third.

Charles Town Sammy Palumbo Brooklyn Martinsburg Palumbo White Sweets

Arctic Quest Expands Arctic Expeditions for 1937

The Northern Sea Route Administration in Moscow plans 95 expeditions to explore the Hus sian Arctic this year with scientific and topographical work across eastern and western districts. Geological prospecting, hydrographic surveys in Kara and Laptev seas, and extensive river studies are slated as part of a 600000 ton Arctic coal production goal.

Hussian Arctic Northern Sea Route Administration Moscow Arctic Aremz Kara Laptey

Legal Advertisement Notice of Public Action and Listings

Fragmentary legal notice appears to call for a public action in Kanawha County West Virginia. The readable parts reference property deeds and schedules with dates around January 1308 and notes on lots and parcels.

Kanawha Viceicla Chackaten Moodey Jair

Bankruptcy Notice in Southern District of West Virginia

Public notice in the Southern District of West Virginia reveals Francia Withrow’s bankruptcy case under 2431. The order, signed by Judge Merat Pavial or similar, directs sale of real estate and outlines procedures for creditors and interested parties. The notice, dated June 3, 1837, is published to inform riparian and lien holders of procedures and sale timelines.

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Notice of dissolution and corporate actions in Maple Inc

State records reveal dissolution and charter actions for Maple Inc and Maple Termes, with resolutions authorizing surrender of corporate franchise, payment of taxes, and publication of notices. The statements name Wm. OBrien as secretary and detail notices to be published in local papers.

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