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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

8

Obituaries and rites in Kanawha Valley notices

Rites were held for Norman Jee Moore at Rayford home. Burial followed at Red War View cemetery. Surviving are his parents Mrs. Wesley Moore and brother Charles Wesley. Also listed are multiple local deaths including Gos Wayne Try and William Henry Saunders with services at Marmet and Advent Christian churches. Other obituaries note Melville B. Rose, George M. Earle, Mrs. Marve Elizabeth Burns, Frank Carlton Pieble, and Roxana Lee Willison with details on their homes, cemeteries, and churches.

Norman Lee More Gertrude Frye Rayford Norman Jee Moore Charleston Red Warriew Wesley Moore Charles Wesley Rey.dork Imore Advent Christian Church William Henry Saunders Kanawha Unity Elk Two Wobe Spring Hill Batlennaar Furry Advent Jan Caureh Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 7 Ode Fellows Iudge Ella Saunders Avield Frank Lawrence Saahiery Daighters M Laila Fogarty Ber Jynés Charleton George M. Taxleners Belivin Zo Pom Withle Creek George M. Earle Divepool Jackson County Burn Streets Ace Flora Baghy Alton Ray Golden Frank Golden Holly Belle Oldham Wett Pent Rufus Agerpual Robert Theodore Parkersburg Mya Elsie Knapp Eva Williams Laverpool Marve Elizabeel Burns Tocay Daron Dawson Patrick Burns White Sulphurs Nettie Mandy Bryant Raineite Henry and Augustis Brown E. Rainete Burns Ttt Meadow

Billion Relief Bill Okayed by Congress in Face of Refugee Aid

The House and Senate conferees approved a 1.158 billion dollar relief bill for the first eight months of the fiscal year beginning July 1. It includes a 50 million dollar refugee fund to aid European war refugees administered by the Red Cross, and features several defense and relief provisions. The measure advances despite disagreements on projects and tax handling.

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French Expected To Capitulate Today Amid Delayed Offensive

French forces face imminent capitulation as German operations push eastward with the Fuehrer signaling continued lightning conquest. Western Europe’s coast and recent gains loom large as the last strongpoints near collapse in a rapidly advancing campaign.

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Mariotti kin funeral notices and marriages

The document lists multiple obituaries and marriage announcements. Notables include Mrs. Florence Crowe to be held at Taom mh tie Barllen on January 7 and Mrs. W. Smith of Fairmont surviving daughter, with services at Cunningham mortuary. Edwin Brannon died yesterday near Dunbar and burial plans follow.

Florence Crowe Taom Teara Afl Loerr Edwin Brannon Dunbar A Dadebter W Smith Fairmont Cunningham Mortuary

Mystery Trip Reported for Windsor in Cannes

Reports from Cannes say the Duke of Windsor and possibly Wallis Simpson may be on a mystery trip with suggested destinations including Spain. London denied any arrest plans and said Windsor is safe, while sightings tie him to France after leaving his liaison role.

Arremeas Jacke Iores Brest Germany France England Cannes Franco Duke of Windsor Spain Wallis Warfield Simpson London Marian Riviera Cant'Antibes Tate Armes Ae Talian Spat

Bombs Hit Two New York Offices In Booming Air Raid

An explosion rocked the German Trade and Commercial Service offices in New York injuring five people and shattering windows. A second blast hit the Daily Werkert and other party offices near 2nd Street, damaging a bank shopfront and alarming workers and officials.

New York Marshall Thomas Brophy Fim Thieign Exchange Cristie Oman Canvisnist Karl Browder Communiiet Qwerty Ihe Wational Aml

Refugee Allied Troops Cross Into Neutral Switzerland

Allied soldiers fleeing advancing German forces pour into Switzerland near Goumais and the Jura region. About 16,000 Poles and other displaced troops seek safety while Swiss authorities disarm refugees. French fronts along Lyon and Dijon show scattered German and French positions as the war reshapes the region.

Geneva No 20 Switzerland Hitler France Yietry Geumois Jura Maginot Line Alps Lyon Dijon Rayne Poiler Clarence Hathaway The Worker Utiinst

Turks May Void Pact With Allies

Turkiye fears Syria could become Italian possession and Turkey considers repealing its alliance with Britain and France. Ankara reportedly may invalidate the treaty with France cited as unable to fulfill obligations. In Budapest, Turkish Foreign Minister Shukru Saradjoglu discussed Italy not ruling Syria, with Von Papen denying any Italian takeover. Grasshoppers hinder travel in Queensland as tanks and equipment suffer from long campaigns. No new Allied force appears to be forming for now.

Adapest Syria Turkey Britain France Ankara Budapest Shukru Saradjoglu Franz von Papen von Papen Italy

State Employes Work During Legal Holiday

Report states that public offices including the West Virginia state house and banks operated normally on a legal holiday marking the 7th anniversary of statehood. The article notes no observance or celebrations for June 20 1863 and mentions Emile Coue died in 1926 with his popular book titled Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion.

West Virginia State House Emile Cours Coue

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