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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1937

Page

7

Boil­er Operators Seek State Permit Under New Safety Act

Boiler operators swarm the state labor department for permits required by a new act aimed at cutting boiler accidents from the past two years. Commissioner Clarence J. Jarratt notes 15 000 to 20 000 applications received and says many more are expected. The July 1 deadline begins the fiscal year, with inspectors to ensure compliance and insurers' reports usable for insured boilers. A Mer cer county explosion that killed three people last month underscores need for safety enforcement.

State Labor Department Clarence J. Jarrett Dwyer Montgomery Jarratt Sala Mercer County

Contract Awarded for Potomac Bridge

The Maryland State Road Commission awarded the Potomac Bridge contract to Grove Lime Company of Lima Kiln Frederick County Md for 231 325 50. The bridge will span the Potomac river near Shepherdstown about 40 feet higher than the 1936 spring pool crest, replacing a portion carried by the old structure. West Virginia and Maryland await bids for constructing approaches on their sides while Grove Lime is expected to complete the bridge within about a year.

Baltimore Potomac River Shepherdstown Grove Lime Company Lima Kiln Trederick County Cempany West Virginia Maryland Commission Maryland Seeeipcele

Civil Service Commission to Hold Three Open Examinations

The United States Civil Service Commission announces three open competitive examinations including senior steel plate engraver and script and letter engraver positions with daily and overtime pay, plate printer rates, and related postings. Full details available from the secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at the post office.

United States Civil Service Bureau of Onto Office of Experiment Stations Department of Spriculture U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners Post Office

Lon H Sagraves Birthday and Career Highlights

Lon H Sagraves observes his birth anniversary. He has six years with Woodrum Home Cutting Co as salesman after earlier work in Cadettaburg Ky with Sagraves and Stratford from 1921 to 1924 and later with Furniture Manufacturers Co as traveling salesman. He entered Hercules Powder purchasing during World War I at Nitro. Born in Johnson County to A M Sagraves and Laura Lena Skagee Sagraves, he attended local schools and belongs to Arcadie Men's club Muntington and the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He is a Democrat with a country life hobby.

Lon H. Sagraves Wood+rum Cadettaburg Sagraves Statford Furniture Manufacturers Company Woodrum Company Hercules Powder Company Nitro Johnson County A. M. Sagraves Laura Lena (Skagee) Sagraves Johnson and Laurel County Arcadie Men‘s Club Muntington Methodist Episcopal Church South

Woman 101 Celebrates Birthday with Champagne

New York on June 21 Mrs Henriette Wimptheimer aged 101 marked her birthday with champagne and a cigarette. Four daughters 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren traveled from across the country to help celebrate as she declared feeling as fit as a fiddle and read scores of telegrams without glasses.

New York Henriette Wimptheimer Whinpthelaer

Thief Killed in Auto Stolen From Senator

Walter Forbush, an automobile thief, was killed by police in Baltimore after a holdup in Washington. He and confederate Martin J. Walsh were chased to Baltimore from a Washington reform school escape last April.

Baltimore Walter Forbush Pat Harrison Mississippi Forbush Martin J. Walsh Washington Welsh Pulice

Married Couple Seeks Wildlife Interest in Highwn Region

Mr Sagraves and Miss Amanda E Bille of Fargo North Dakota were married on July 7 1935 and reside in Highwn. The notice highlights their interest in animals and wildlife.

Sagraves Amanda’e. Bille Fargo, N. D High Wn

Horoscopes Note Perauns Born This Day

Perauns born this day gravitate to art and drama with strong imagination and mystic undertones. They write well, speak fluently, and charm company, with broad interests and knowledge. Rider Haggard, writer, was born on this day.

Perauns Rider Haggerd

Peter Meadows Fined For Illegal Liquor Possession

Peter Meadows was fined $75 and costs after being arraigned before Justice of the Peace Chase P. Loury on illegal possession of liquor charges.

Peter Meadows Chase P. Loury

Permit Issued For $12000 Dwelling At Park Drive

City building inspector George B. Hendricks issued a permit to Rosalyn Bloomberg to build a dwelling costing 12000 at Park Drive and Baer Avenue. A separate permit was granted to Bradford Noyes to repair a dwelling on Leo Street for 800.

Park Drive Baer Avenue Rosalyn Bloomberg George B. Hendricks Bradford Noyes Leo Street

Study of Institution Budgets is Started

The state board began yesterday a series of conferences at which proposed budgets of the several state institutions will be prepared for submission to Budget Director Isaac H. Smith. The conferences will be continued throughout the week.

State ‘Board of Centrol Isaich H. Smith

Guard Inspection Begins Across Northern State

Adjutant General William L. Horner started a statewide inspection tour by visiting Elkins to review the 201st Infantry’s new Company C unit. Today he will inspect Camp Dawson to review sites for the regiment’s annual encampment.

William L. Horner 201St Infantry Elkins Todey Camp Dawson

Blow in Mouth Alleged Wrecks Musician’s Career

Glenville June 21. A trumpet player testified in Gilmer circuit court that a blow at a college dance last winter cost him his livelihood. John A. Hartman of Kingwood said Leland Conrad struck him in the mouth, damaging his ability to perform, while Conrad runs a Glenville hotel.

Glenville Gilmer John A. Hartman Kingwood Leland Conrad Morgantown Conrad

Vocational Education Plan Studied by State Board

The state board of education began a three day session in Leapitol to study a vocational education plan for state schools. The program includes selection of faculties for state colleges.

State Board of Education

Elmore Church Wins Dispute Over Legacy

The Elmore Memorial Advent Christian church won a legal dispute in Des Moines regarding a $3400 bequest from former Charleston resident James E Canterbury. The Randolph Street Advent Christian church had claimed the legacy due to vague will wording, with T. Reynolds representing Elmore Memorial.

Elmore Memorial

Lowry to Hear Beer Case

The case against Table Asbury of West Washington Street proceeds as Lowry sets a hearing date for the beer charge.

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