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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

12

Elvin Whittington Dies in Hospital

Elvin Whittington aged 3 days older, pioneer Kanawha county family figure, dies in a Guthrie hospital after a life in Republican politics. He served as county deputy assessor, worked for the state board of control eight years under governors White Glascock and Hatfield, and was assistant county jailer under Sheriff Walker and L C Massey. Born March 26 1870 near Charleston, he is survived by his mother 87 and two sons Paul E and Henry B H Whittington, two brothers Owen and C L Whittington and a sister Mrs E S Casdorph. Body sent to Noble Long mortuary.

Elvin Whittington Kanawha County Mr. Whittington Guthrie Sis Aonville Road Miles H. Epplin State Board of Control Govs, White, Glascock Hatfield Henry ‘Walker L. C. Massey Charleston James B Margaret Fielder Whittington Paul E Henry BH. Whittington Owen CL. Whittington

Obituary notices from Trace Fork and surrounding areas

Obituaries list services and deaths across several local families. Rebert H Mooney infant son of Mr and Mrs Pete J R Mooney died Monday at Devis creek with services at Free Will Baptist church at 7 pm. Bessie Slappe 42 wife of William Slappe of Trace Fork died Sunday. services conducted at Barlow chapel with burial at Graceland Memorial park. Ezra Lewis 34 farmer of Trace Fork near Sissonville died Monday night of a self inflicted gunshot. coroner cites personal safety concerns. burial at nearby church cemetery. Mrs Frances Carter 39 formerly of Eagle to be buried in Mont Ree. Hayes to officiate. Gene Burton Asbury 14 died June 17 at Crab Orchard. funeral at First Baptist church. Dewey Smith 30 Stirrat Logan County funeral at Stirrat church. interment. Stella Compton Johnson 39 died Sunday. services at her home with burial at Spring Hill cemetery.

Rebert BH. Mooney Biles Free. Will Baptist Church Robert H. Mooney Pete J. R. Mooney Devis Creek Willis Comer Bessie Slappe Barlow Chapel William Slappe Trace Fork Graceland Memorial Park Tee Barlow Lee Buck Esra Lewis Emma Chapel Jackaay Ezra Lewis Farmer Sissonville James E. Roberts Elk Mortuary Lewis Jett Lewis Badle Lewis Arthur James Lewis Kenna Vera Lewis Velmar Helmes Beulah McClahan Esta Jones Charleston Claude Lewis Frances Carter Ashbridge Eagle GS G. White Mortuary Mont- Ree Hayes James Carter Ernest James Clark Lillybrook J. L. Brown Carrie E. Dowi Raleigh Gene Barlow Crab Orchard Gene Burton Asbury Burtan Mt. Tabor Hugh Asbury Lambert Asbury Freda Smith Barbara Copeland Inez Joyce Oretta Dewey Smith Dewey Smith Stirrat Logan County Stirrat Church Stewart Elmerwhite Donnally Street Archia Saerl Alters Bartoursville

Grandview Voters Urge Road Improvement

Beckley June 21. Grandview voters urge road work to Beaver. McClure reports 51 of 182 registered voters will abstain from voting until the road is improved. An unimproved highway along Grandview is described, with residents likening it to a tankable path.

Beckley Grandview ateClure Beaver McClure Golls McThus

Electrical Dealers Hear Tait Tomorrow

Andrew C. Tait of the National Adequate Wiring bureau addresses an audience of architects electrical contractors dealers wholesalers jobbers and utility men at 8 p m at the Deniel Boone hotel. The talk outlines the all industry national adequate wiring plan sponsored by the National Electrical Manufacturers association with bureau field representative who has spoken to groups in the east and south. Arrangements for the meeting are by C B Talley and J M Mathews secretaries of the Electric league of Charleston.

Andrew C. Tait National Adequate Wiring Bureau New York City Deniel Boone Hotel Bureau National Electrical Manufacturers Associatin C. B. Talley J. M. Mathews The Electric League of Charleston

Silver Tea Benefits YWCA China Fund

A silver tea for the YWCA China fund was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. H C Dickinson’s Virginia street home. Contributions totaled $192.28, announced by Mrs. L B Kemp Littlepage, with donations welcome at the YWCA offices.

Y. W. C. A. China H.C. Dickinson Virginia Street Kemp Littlepage

Church and Auxiliary Events Gather Community Groups

Local churches report busy calendars with class meetings at homes, homecomings planned at Notomine Church, and multiple Woman's Auxiliary circles meeting around Dunbar. Details list circle numbers, host addresses, and 2 PM start times for gatherings.

International Workers Plan Charleston Office

The International Workers Order in West Virginia will establish a state office in Charleston within the next few weeks. State secretary Manuel Velone announced the plan after a recent state convention attended by about 100 persons. The order, a mutual aid fraternal group, claims 150000 members throughout the country.

International Workers Order West Virginia Charleston Douneld Manuel Velone Cour

Applicants Accepted For Army Enlistment At Fort Thomas

Three applicants who recently took the examination for enlistment in the 10th infantry at Fort Thomas Kentucky have been accepted. They are Charles Sanger of Goshorn Street, John L. Workman of Racine, and Charles M. Banks of Alum Creek. They are the first sent from the Charleston office since May 4.

10Th Infantry Fort Thomas Serat Lloyd Williams Joces Charles Sanger Goshorn Street John L. Workman Racine Charles M. Banks Alum Creek Charleston

Farm Women to Meet at Mrs Press Home Today

Aubrey Keadle, 25, son of Mr and Mrs James W Keadle of 1141 Bridge Road South Hills, died last night after a long illness. His body was moved to Casto funeral home. The Plus farm woman's club will meet at 1 45 today at Mrs R W Press's home, the Owen and Barth mortuary in charge.

Aubrey Keadle James W. Keadle Bridge Road South Hills Casto Funeral

Association Declares Semi Annual Dividend

The board of directors of the First Federal Savings and Loan association of Charleston met Monday and declared the regular semi annual dividend payable July 1 to stockholders of record as of June 1. Paul G. Edmunds, secretary, stated it is the 21st consecutive semi annual dividend paid since the company was founded in 1928.

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston Paul G. Edmunds

Forgotten Bride and a Suspenseful Wedding Countdown

Gram negotiates safety with a detective for Mr Smoot while Sally faces a split choice between speaking or remaining silent. The wedding of Andy and Evelyn looms as snow falls and nerves fray through tense days and social maneuvering.

Mr. Stanley Gram Sheridan Sally Evelyn Andy Harmiston’s

Birth announcements from Summersville Leewood Tad and more

Mr. and Mrs Bennett Ball Summersville announce a daughter Mary Lou born June 1 at Laird Memorial hospital. A daughter born June 21 to Mr and Mrs James S Clark Leewood at home. Mr and Mrs William A Holstein announce a son Kennel Lee born June 15 at home. Mr and Mrs Ellis announce a daughter Peggy Jean born June 19 at Tad. A son born to Mr and Mrs L S Mueller of ath street yesterday at St Francis hospital.

Bennett Ball Summersville Mary Lou Laird's Memorial Hospital James S. Clark Leewood Clark Edith Payne William A. Holstein iKennel Lee William Ellis Peggy Jean Tad L. S. Mueller Ath Street St. Francis Hospital

Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries of Wendell Deceased

Legal ad in Kanawha County Virginia warns creditors and beneficiaries of Macey Wendell deceased to object claims by December 11, 1938. Charles J. McCabe, Commissioner of Accounts, Charleston, file number 711 Security Building, issues order for verification and appearance to protect interests. Date shown June 14, 1936.

Macey Wendell Harry D. Wendell Charleston Kanawha County Wy Herd Charles J. McCabe County OF Banawi

Notice of Judicial Sale Kanawha County 1938 specifics

Pursuant to a decree of the Kanawha County circuit court West Virginia the special commissioner will sell at public auction at the courthouse in Charleston on July 28 1938 at 10 00 AM the two lots in Kanawha County described in the Mary E Spriegel estate of Mary Spriegel on Crawford Street including buildings and improvements totaling about 120 by 70 feet with access to alleys. Sale proceeds to satisfy claims against the estate of Mary Spriegel with costs and expenses. Terms cash on delivery of sale. Special Commissioner M A Hix Clerk of Circuit Court Kanawha County West Virginia.

Iecircuit Court Kanawha West Virgiia Harry C. Deither Baary E. Sprlegel J. W. Sprlegel Jovclock A. Mu Agid County Gity Charleston Ra Folley Mary &. Sptiegel Crawford Street G. A. Gillespie G. A. Gilllespie O'Connor City of Charleston Eyn Gillespie Stoke Tnne Knight and Courh's Innd Suld Bea Gillespie Bream Street Beventh Avenue Craword Streets County Court of Kanayhe Conny Kanawhs Mary Bhrlepel Phcne Special Con ‘Missioner Howard N. Lucker Ciadel Beity Webb Belve Walker Nann Belly de Belva Benuby Seid Howard N. Luckey Knoxwie County West Virginia Chute Tel Triat Frank Gommerca Weal Virginia WSK Aelock A. M Kanawha County Hunt Uberein Baily & Belva Beauty &Hop Capitol Street Royal Berlei Frederte Talr Zenit Kanawh Fridex Ge Tn Tegular EmiaMa Stetton West ‘Virginia Indi Ales Dvite Tame Pao Wehrle Cure Kanak Gounky Court

Classified Ads and Bankruptcy Notice from Charleston Gazette

The page fragment shows classified ad guidance with rates and sections A to K, including Employment and Real Estate. It also contains a bankruptcy petition for Elmer Ray Yates filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, with a notice of hearing and mailing to creditors.

Charleston Gazette Dave United States Bender West Virginia Simer Tey Uenkripice George W. Meliitic Elmer Ray Yates Belle Kanawha Virginia Jaye Baal Congress Bank Tipleys Mets Roma

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