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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

3

Sunday School Attendance Totals in Kanawha County

A report by Mrs. HH. Martin shows 18,237 attendees across 487 Sunday schools in Kanawha County. The list names churches with varied totals from Asbury M. F. 140 to First Presbyterian South Charleston 149 and St Albans Baptist 500, reflecting wide participation across many congregations and communities.

Kanawha County HH. Martin Asbury M. F Baptist Temple Bells Presbyterian Boyd Memorial Christian Brawley Chapel M South Bream Presbyterian Burning Bprings Church of God Cabin Creek Presbyterian Calvary Baptist Carbon M Central Christian Central M. E Chandler's Branch Church of God Chelyan Baptist Chelyan Christian Chelyan M. E Chelyen Nazarene Chemical Chapel Presbyterian Clendenin Advent Christian Clendenin Baptist Clendenin M. E Clendenin Coal Fork Danville M. E Darlington M. E. South Dearth Chapel Baptist Decota M. E Diamond Methodist Sunday School Dry Branch Nazarene Dunbar Baptist Dunbar Church of God Dunbar ME Dunbar A. B Ebenezer Baptist Elmore Advent Christian Elizabeth Memorial M. E. South Elkview Jarrett Memorial M. E Emmanuel Baptist Fairview Presbyterian Falling Rock Baptist First Advent Christian Firet Baptist South Charleston First Baptist First Christian First Mle True Vine Baptist Union Holliness Mission Union Mission Valley Grove Union

Political Wings Rally Names Local Churches and Groups

A list of church and organization names including Vandalia Baptist Vandella M E and Volunteers of America along with memorials and ages appears. The fragment mentions Weekley Memorial A B Wellford M E Wesley Chapel M E South Wesley M E Wevaco Wilson Hollow Home migsion and Young Streep Baptist.

Vandalia Baptist Vandella M. E Volunteers of America Weekley Memorial A. B Wellford M. E Wesley Chapel M. E. South Wesley M. E Wevaco Wilson Hollow Home Migsion Young Streep Baptist

Detroit Mayor Invited to Charleston Visit

Judge Frank Murphy Detroit mayor is invited by P. D. Koontz to Charleston on July 3 en route to Greenbrier county where he will speak. On July 4 he attends the West Virginia American Legion seventh district convention at Bivens SUM park. James B. Kincaid of the John Brawley post chairs the reception committee for the famous mayor if he accepts.

Frank Murphy Detroit P. D. Koontz Charleston Greenbrier County Seventh District West Virginia American Legion Bivens Sum Park James 8. Kincaid John Braw-ley Poat Boonte

Postmastership Open for Carbon Office

Receipt of applications for the postmaster position at Carbon will be closed July 3 by the United States Civil Service Commission, announced yesterday. Applicants will be examined in Montgomery on a date yet to be announced. Carbon is a fourth class office with fiscal year compensation of 929.

Carbon United States Civil Service Commission Montgomery

Senator Schall Sues Oil Company Over Car Crash Injuries

Washington June 22 973 Senator Schall of Minnesota filed suit for 990000 against Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for injuries to his son Thomas D Schall Jr from a Maryland automobile crash. The complaint says the truck struck their car crippling the son and ending his naval academy studies. Attorneys Thomas Davis of Minnesota and Schall are handling the case.

Washington Senator Brhell Minnesota Today Standard CW Company New Jersey Thomas D. Schall Minnesota Maryland Schall Sai the Fouth Naval Academy Ag Thoming Davis

Weather and river movements across states hit by showers

Weather data shows partly cloudy conditions with local showers in the north Tuesday and Wednesday across West Virginia Maryland and Virginia with scattered thundershowers and minimal temperature change. Western Pennsylvania and Kentucky report warmer or unsettled spells. Kanawha river boat movements listed with boats like Victory and Sallie Marmet passing locks, and river stage readings across Pittsburgh Parkersburg Cincinnati and other towns.

North Portion West West Virginia Western Fennsylvania North West Maryland Virginia North Ports Kentucky Associated Press San Francisco New Orleans Columbus Louis Seattle Patesbural Little Rock Parkersburg Blasey Kanawha River Sterday Arbon Victory Margaret Creighton Sallie Marmet Staunton Katherine Tidene Kanawha

Local Theaters Show Variety Of Films At Virginian Greenbrier Kearse

At the Virginian and nearby venues a lineup features Gold Cust Gertie with Winnie Lightner and Chic Johnson, The Lady Refuses a dramatic human emotion study with Betty Compson and John Darrow, Just a Gigolo with Irene Purcell, Laurel and Hardy comedy Laughing Gravy, Tigers of the Derby and The Primrose Path at Greenbrier, So Pops the Devil at Kearse with Carole Lombard.

The Virginian Gertie Winnie Lightner Chic Johnson Ole Olsen Dorothy Christy Claude Gillingwater Arthur Hoyt Ceorge Byron Vivian Oakland Betty Compson John Darrow Gilbert Emery Ivan Lenedtis Edgar Nacton Daphne Pollard Reginald Sharland William Warnes Irene Purcell C. Aubrey Smith Charlotte Granviiles Laurel and Hardy Geintland Rice Aportight Greenbrier Kearse Devil Greenwich Village Carole Lombard Norman Foster Skeets Gallagher Stuart Erwin Ligan Trashman Lowill Thomas Paramount Pictorial

Dental Examinations Open Today At High School

Sixteen applicants will take dental examinations opening at eight this morning in the high school building, conducted by the state board of dental examiners. The tests continue Wednesday and Thursday. Dr. H J Scott of Clarksburg chairs the board with Dr. C M Dividen of Charleston as secretary treasurer, joined by Dr. F M Farneworth Buckhannon, Dr. L E Lawson Williamson, and Dr. Floyd Taylor Huntington. Two thirds of automobiles imported into France come from America.

Dentel Dentel Examiners H. J. Scott Clarksburg C. M. Dividen Charleston F. M. Farneworth Buckhannon L. E. Lawson Williamson Floyd Taylor Huntington

Morning and Afternoon Radio Schedule at Kearse Theatre

A reader friendly timetable lists multiple segments from morning to night including Morning Melodies, Dance Music, devotional services by Rev. Clarence Kemper, a Burnford Forecast Cooking School, and various vocal and band programs. Named acts include Vogal Popular, Louie's Hungry Five, Chocco-Yeast Hil Billies, Charleston Loucdries, and Hilo Islanders.

Kearse Theatre Pugh Clarence Kemper Baptist Temple Burnford Norge Victor Herbert Bernard Beane Phanist Hilo Islanders Brusileif Cree

Mayor Will Not Attend Event Over Mooney Case

Youngstown Ohio June 22 1922 Mayor Joseph L Heffernan refuses invitation to La Fiesta De Los Angeles saying he will not enter California while Tom Mooney remains imprisoned for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing. He cites alleged miscarriages of justice and calls California’s system of justice a disgrace until Mooney case is rectified. He mails a letter to Senator Dockweller criticizing state officials and judicial errors.

Youngstown Joseph L. Heffernan Bes California Tom Mooney San Francisco Nsatore B. Dockweller Fiesh America Mooney

Deputy Prohibition Official Takes Federal Post at Beckley

The department's deputy prohibition commissioner has accepted a federal prohibition officer position with headquarters at Beckley. He assumed duties yesterday, following the first departure of a deputy commissioner earlier this month.

Beckley Chrisley A. Duckworth

Clerkaburg Clerk Resigns to Lead Poles of Clarksburg

Clerkaburg official resigns to become chief of polles in Clarksburg, transferring duties and prompting local management changes. No additional details available.

Clerkaburg Polles Clarksburg Ae Aan

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