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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

Page

14

State Camp Seeks Adoptive Homes for Children

Adoption efforts at Camp Fairborne Boone County proceed after welfare department orders to place children quickly. A state legislator with a request for a boy’s placement competes with many hopeful families as the agency screens all applicants. Children from unstable homes undergo health, conduct, and education training before any placement or return to original homes, with long terms of care contemplated to ensure stability.

Camp Fairbanre Boone County State Department of Public Welfare Francia W. Turner

West Virginia adopts new social security law faces long rollout

Major Francia Turner, state director of public welfare, says applications for old age pensions under the new West Virginia social security act will take time to process. The department cannot judge any applications until regulations are finalized, with further public guidance to follow. Adoption procedures may begin once home life is stable, and Turner welcomes applications from factory workers.

West Virginisa Francia W. Turner Turner Turer Camp Fairdhance

Radio Highlights and Orchestra Lineup Summary

Radio Highlights BC WEAF and CBS WABC network listings show a dense schedule of programs. Highlights include municipal news, orchestras led by Leo Retsman Wayne King Henry Busset, and stage acts like Jacques Feay and Kate Brich. Major events include Democratic Convention coverage and musical programs across WEAF WJZ and WABC stations.

Bc-Weaf Medi Network Manhattans Guardsmen Ford Bond WEAP Ehaln Ss-Bidy Betty Weaf Andy Eagt WEAF Chatn Leo Retsman Wayne King Walloon The Voice of the People Ed Wron Graham Og—Henry Busset Kavier Guyat Cbs-Wabc Billy Mins Wilderness Road Seri O0 Benny Venula East Dixie Press Baneball Beeres WABC Alexander Cares Viollntist—chain Regfrew the Mounted EdiesSunsest Wrst Sisk Fonte Maidw Kate Brilch Boake Curle Camient Lazy Dan Minshal Man Ken Murray Fog Warer O'Keefe Democratic Convent Frank Dailey Buaie Geo. Givar Crecus Mideest Miaw Wjé Lowell ‘Thomas Midwest Bhandor Phil. Lev Orchestea

Industrials Rally in Bond Market Sparks Broad Gains

Industrial shares show sharp gains in the bond market led by Gould Couplers and International Mercantile Marine as transportation sectors rise. U S government issues fall, foreign exchange gains, and long term measures edge higher, with overall activity mixed amid a cautious session in New York.

iBy Theoelated Press New York Gould al Ers International Mercantile Marine Faormelee Transportation Italiens Spore U. S Anschlatey Bridis

Grain end Provisions 5 From The Associated Press

To avert market drift grain and provisions prices for June 22 are listed with track quotations for wheat, corn, oats, and barley. The report notes currency effects and regional stock movements in Boston and Michigan fleece offerings, with prices for hay, wheat straw, and related commodities.

Associated Fresh Toledo Sirain Ted Mbedia Timothy Mo S. Dept. Ags Boston Michigan Howes

Lawyers Admitted to Practice in Kanawha County Court

Edwin R. Sherwood and Herbertt Richardson of Charleston and Charles A. Brown of St. Albans were yesterday admitted to practice in Kanawha county circuit court. Japan weighs a unified land sea and air transportation policy.

Edwin R. Sherwood Herbertt Richardson Charleston Charles A. Brown St. Albans Pracice Kanawha County Japan

Newspaper newsprint usage rises in April to 10 percent

Boston reports that newsprint consumption in April climbed 10 percent from a year earlier, the largest April since 1980. Since July 1933 monthly usage has risen over the previous year, signaling steady growth. Canadian mills run near capacity with stockpiles similar to last year.

Boston Mass Cain

Coffee futures strengthen as market reports flow in

New York June 22 The coffee futures market strengthened with Santos closing higher and sales reaching 37 000 bags while the market for Robusta and other varieties showed steady to higher quotes. Market reports from Pittsburgh and New York indicated activity in metals and chemicals with spot and future prices noted, but overall trading remained cautious.

Colles Associated Pree New York Ind Santos Rilo

Two Thirds Rule Battles at Democratic Conventions

The piece recalls the long struggle over the two-thirds rule at major Democratic conventions. It details Parker and Champ Clark episodes, the 1912 Baltimore contest, and the 1932 Chicago fight led by Roosevelt allies to suspend the rule, ending with Roosevelt’s telegram to drop the fight and Philadelphia’s aftermath.

Parker Champ Clark Baltimore Woodrow Wilson Chicago Franklin Roosevelt Richard Metcalfe Nebraska Roosevelt Iwes M To 20 Jim Farley Bruce Kremer Montana

Mice-Cide Delng tquia Prep Promises Quick Parasitic Relief

An ad touts a new preparation called mice-Cide Delng tquia that penetrates beneath the outer cuticle to kill parasites. It claims 30 minute efficacy on contact, eradicating parasitic itch, with direct sale by Biticide Co. of Commerce, Ga.

Drucerste Argent Direct Biticide Co Commerce Adv

Voyage tale blends bridge, theft, and travel in old ships

A fragment recounts a New York voyage to France with details about finding people on decks, the Culbertsons plans to play bridge for charity, and humorous asides about dogs and money. It muses on the voyage and the grand comparison of passenger ships to humanity’s journey, hinting at a later repair of neglected writing.

Sheri Jock Holmes Mr. Buckett Bleak House Mr. Culbertson Paris New York France Havre

Southeast Auto Clubs Forecast Regional Membership Rise

Mrs Grace O Austin secretary of the Southern West Virginia Auto club reports a regional conference in Lake Lure New York to expand safety civic and service programs across 11 southeastern states The talks foresee membership gains from 5 to 200 percent and emphasize promoting tourist travel improving motor legislation and fairer vehicle taxation amid a projected record tourist boom.

Southern West Virginia Auto Club Southeastern Lake Lure N. Y Grace O. Austin Austin Better Business Southeast Mre Marine Club

Rutledge Miner Killed in Slate Fall at Cinco Mine

Millard F. Skiles, 49, of Rutledge, died yesterday in a slate fall at Hatfield Campbells Creek Coal Co. Dr. J E Roberts declared the death accidental. The body was taken to Simpson's funeral home. Survived by widow, two sons, six daughters, one stepdaughter, father Luther Skiles, seven brothers, three sisters.

Millard F. Skiles Rutledge Hatfield-Campbells Creek Cinco J. E. Roberts Simpson Skiles William Skiles Luther Skiles Ruby Skiles Esta Skiles Margaret Skiles Anna Skiles Marcel Bowles Otto Bowles Carrotta Tennant Randall Skiles Ward Skiles Earl Skiles Isaac Skies Halford Skiles Garnett Skiles James Skiles Helms Skiles Cleo Haley Gertrude Arnold

Pittsburgh Firm Loses Pleas Court Suit

The Electric Storage Battery Company of Pittsburgh lost its suit against Central Auto Parts Company of Charleston. A common pleas court jury returned a verdict for the defendant over a freight charges dispute of 378. The defendant said it bought batteries with a distributorship promise that was later withdrawn. Additional note mentions rising Japanese tire sales in Panama.

Electric Storage Battery Company of Pittsburgh Central Auto Parts Company of Charleston Sult Panama

Circuit Jury Will Get Roy Rader Care Today

Roy J. Hader of East Bank sues Chesapeake and Ohio railroad for 440 damages after his car stalled on railroad tracks last winter and was struck by a passenger train. Testimony concluded yesterday afternoon. Rader contends the engineer should have halted the train before impact.

Roy J. Hader East Bank Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Rader

Board Meeting Set by Southern West Virginia Auto Club

The Southern West Virginia Automobile Club board of directors will meet at noon tomorrow at the Ruffner Hotel. A second air line is planned to be opened soon between Frankfurt Germany and ?

Southern West Virginia Automobile Club Board of Directors Ruffner Hotel Fransfort Germany

Extra Jurors Drawn For Pleas Court Term

Eighteen additional jurors were drawn yesterday for the June term of the common pleas court. Circuit Clerk M. H. Hix announced the extra jurors were needed to fill vacancies from original selections unable to serve. Names include W. Cole, Donald Smith, W. M. Vickers, and others from Cabin Creek to Charleston districts.

Common Pleas Court M. H. Hix Hix W. Cole Donald Smith W. M. Vickers Cabin Creek John Young John L. Gosham James Bibby Arnold Barnes Bradhag EO. Byrd James Farry Paul Londeree John Patrick Tharleston W. H. Ruffner Malden Siamond Pace Bod Bailey Frank Burford John Holmes Union John A. Douglass Charleston

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