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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1931

Page

8

Shortage of 1,000 Babies Reported in West Virginia

Vital statistics official Dr. Carl F. Raver warns of a nearly 1,000 birth shortfall from last year in West Virginia due to drought finances and underreporting by physicians and midwives. Only 11,936 births logged so far this year versus 12,852 last year. many certificates then delayed or missing. Parents urged to verify birth reporting and obtain certificates. nonreporting can incur fines.

Carl F. Raver Bayer West Virginia Division of Vital Statistics State Health Department D. C. Census Bureau Washington Raver Grate

Telephone Company Eyes Building Bids in Charleston

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia continues tabulating bids for brick work on its new Charleston home. The bids were opened Thursday, and the awarding of the contract may be announced this week.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company West Virginia Charleston

Conference of West Virginia superintendents closes at Kanawha Hotel

The Koeppen Goal company conference of superintendents in West Virginia on operating problems closed here yesterday afternoon after a morning focus on safety concerns. Held at the Kanawha hotel, about 40 minor officials attended with Freidanh J.P. Williams presiding.

Koeppen

Suit Filed Over Tax Refund Claim Against U S

Hawthorne D Bat tle filed suit in a United States court seeking eighty three thousand one hundred twenty three dollars and fifty five cents plus six percent interest from July 91 1928 as executor of the estate of Samuel Price for refund of taxes.

Samuel Price Lewis Price United States of America United States Hawthorne D. Battle

Court Routine Estate Appraisal Reported for Wind Sor Samples

A committee consisting of John C. Malone T C Ferguson and D H Stephenson reported yesterday to the county court their appraisal of the estate of Windsor Samples, deceased, valued at 220 827.53 dollars as of the death.

John C. Malone T. C. Ferguson D. H. Stephenson Windsor

Churches and Churches in Charleston Area Schedule

Church listings give masses and prayer services at numerous parishes in Charleston. Notes include Saint Anthony near Russell, St Agnes on Maccérila avenue, Church of the Good Shepherd on Coslbure, Lutheran churches on Lee and Beauregard, Trinity on Lee and Elizabeth, and several Presbyterian and Methodist congregations with morning and evening services, sermons topics, and Sunday school times.

Cathellc Hagrod Heart Broad Street Virginia Atraal V. Francis Walug Anthony Sixth Russell Streets Bonaventure Meeker St Agnes Maccérila Avenue Awenty-Firet Street Church of the Good Shepherd Coslbure O Tage Glone Oelock Bk Francis St. Algans Amproan Hegerle Orelock Lutheran Luthersn Lee Beauregard Harald Jose Taster Momming B. Butts

Plan for Morning and Evening Church Services

A community Children’s Program is planned with a Morning service at eleven a.m. and a sermon titled The Heavenly Vision at Garnet Baptist Church. An evening service at South Malden will feature a sermon The Evening of the Souls at a yet unspecified time. Sunday school is set for Floyd Robinson with a budget note of $45 and related church services.

Weekley Memorial United Brethren Tennessee Avenua Roane Street J. ML Might D. D Caleb Christian Endeavor Latter-Day Saints Pennsylvania Birch Street F. Josep Guthrie Pranch Alma Hanson Pearl King Cedarview W. Hanson Ogden Boyd Memorial Christian Church Randolph Street Delaware Avenue Jarrett Horace A. Pierce Hale Street Lanham Christ N the Garden Presbyterian First Presbyterian South Charleston P.M. Ryburm Christine, Endeavor Kanawha Presbyterian Church Virginia Street Warren &, Stone Sixth Street Methodist Enpal Sinth Street Robert von Phillins Christ Epworth Longue M. Preyer Randolph Street Baptist Ohio Avenue OC. McKay Smocy Emmanuel Dunbar Baptist—Dunbar Doke Ray ‘Wolfe Feith Frayer Genet Satrarg Pan Thane Eave Garnet Baptist Church Subject Heavenly Vision South Malden Souls Floyd Robinson Geven

Masonic Notice for Salina Lodge Funeral of Geo Midkiff

A special communication of Salina Lodge No. 27 is called for Monday at 12 45 PM to attend the funeral of Brother Geo Midkiff. Members are urged to be present for the service and lodge duties follow.

Salina Lodge No. 27 Geo. Midkiff

Greatest Remedy of the Age Offered by Local Druggists

Known for 20 Years. The Greatest Remedy of the Age. For sale by the following Druggists: J. B. Stalnaker, Cook & Older, Krieg Drug Co, C. A. Potterfield, Older Arcade, W. & Wylie, Beatt Bros, F. & 3. Pharmacy, Daniel Boone Drug Store, Fitch Drug Store No. 1, West side Thacmacy, Delaware Avenue Pharmacy, W. H. Belcher Pharmacy, Lowman's Jug Store, Liberty Drug Co., Kanawha City, or sent to any address upon receipt of price, 50¢.

J. B. Stalnaker Cook & Older Krieg Drug Co C. A. Potterfield Older Arcade Wylie Beatt Broa Daniel Boone Drug Store Fitch Drug Store No West Fide Thacmacy Delaware Avenue W. H. Belcher Lowman’s Jug Store Liberty Drug Co Kanawha City

Religious Services Schedule for Baptists and Churches

A listing of Sunday morning and evening services across multiple churches. Details include church names at Quarrier Morris Broad Ohio Rancalpa Bridge Norwood avenues and addresses, with pastors Rev Clarence W Kemper Rev John Gask Rev George W Bhittley and Captain Albert Banka. Sermons cover themes such as Jesta and Children Youths Hour Has Struck Is the Universe evolved by Atomic Force Holy Communion and readings at 4:30 pm 9:48 am 6:46 am and 11 am services.

Temple Quarrier and Morris Streets Clarence W, Kemper Epireneal St. John's Church Broad Streets John Gask D. D Tech St. Luke's Church Ohio Avenue Rancalpa Street Albert Banka St. Matthew's Corner Bridge Norwood George W. Bhittley Bundsy School Holy Communion First Ghriat Felenlist Lee and Bradford Streets Daniel Boone Hotel

West Virginia Men Named Legion Speakers

Russell Cook, chairman of the American Legion national Americanism commission, appointed three West Virginians to the national speakers bureau. The appointees are Phil Conley and C. Paul Heavener of Charleston and Edward L. Blake of Prince­ton.

Russell Cook National Americanism Commission of the American Legion West

Beauregard Street Sewer to Be Repaired

City plans sewer repairs on Beauregard Street starting early this week. City Engineer H L Campbell reported repairs on Quarrier Street nearly complete and Wilton Hollow sewer under Midland Trail and New York Central line will be fixed after recent flooding damaged nearby homes.

Beauregard Street H. L. Campbell Quarrier Street Wilton Hollow Midland Trail New York Central Railway Wilson Hollow

Marriage Talk By Dr H R Williams At Baptist Church

Dr H R Williams will deliver an address on Marriage and Divorce under the Baptist Ministers conference at Young Street Baptist Church on Monday evening at 3 o'clock.

H.R. Willams Baptist Ministers' Conference Young Street Baptist Church

No Trace Of Missing Car In Ohio Case

Police found no trace last night of the Ohio car believed to have struck another vehicle and killed 14 year old Enis Christian of Spring Hill. Funeral services for Enis Christian will be held at two this afternoon at his father's home in Spring Hill with burial in Fox Cemetery. He is survived by his father and other family members.

Ohio Roy Woodell Spring Hil Enis Christian Spring Hill Fox Cemetery

County to Advertise Road Projects Next Month

Kanawha County Court will advertise bids next month for several road construction projects. County Road Engineer Neal Blackwood announced yesterday the plans and the schedule for the bidding process.

Kanawha Neal Blackwood

Nurse Supervisor Ruth King Visits Charleston Nursing Work

Ruth King of Cincinnati supervisor of nursing services for Metropolitan Fire Insurance inspected Charleston and South Charleston nursing work performed by the Charleston Public Health Nursing Association yesterday.

Ing Ruth King Cincinnati Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company Charleston South Charleston Charleston Publc Health Nursing Association

Walker Family Moves to Elk County Farm This Summer

Commissioner Henry A Walker and his family relocate from Kanawha City to the Walker farm in Elk district for the season. The farm sits in Little Sandy Valley between Willis Creek and Poce Fork, offering a rural summer retreat.

Henry A. Walker Kanawha City Walker Farm Elk District Walker Little Sandy Valley Willis Creek Poce Fork

Car Crash Injures Three In Charleyton Area

George Woodell and James Woodell brothers along with driver Woodell were injured when a car struck bars, then crashed into the Davis Creek bridge near Charleyton. Woodell sustained a broken back but is expected to recover. Earl Eastwood, 17, suffered only minor injuries and was discharged after treatment.

McGuffey Recitations Set For Pinch Reunion Program

A meeting of the McGuffey reader group will convene at two this afternoon at the Lower Finch school house to plan recitations for the August Pinch reunion. W W Werta, president of the reunion association, announced the plan yesterday.

McGuffey Lower Finch W. W. Werta Reunion Association

McGuffey Club Plans Sunday Meeting for August 13

The McGuffey club of Charlestown invites all members and prospects to a day program at Finch on Thursday August 13. They should meet with the arrangements committee at Lower Finch School hall at two o clock next Sunday to help set the program. Interested persons may contact Walter M. Lynen at 27 Chico avenue, Capitol 2351. Austria promotes a government campaign urging preference for domestic products over imports.

McGuffey Club Charleston McGuffey Finch Thuresay Finch School Guffey Walter M. Lynen Chio Avenue Capitol 2351 Austria

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