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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

3

West Charleston Man Held For False Alarm

Carl Smith of West Charleston was jailed on a charge of turning in a false fire alarm after an eyewitness description led central station and West Charleston firemen to him near the box at Pennsylvania Avenue and Virginia Street. He is to face Municipal Judge Cyrus W. Hall at a hearing today.

J. Louis McLane Carl Smith West Charleston Central Station Pennsylvania Avenue Virginia Street Smith Cyrus W. Hall

Untitled note on medicine and refunds

Fragmentary note alleges using various herbal mixtures and claims a money back guarantee. Mentions improving condition with an unnamed Gates Mixture and references burning urine and a death in a puzzled context.

Rose Garden Club Hosts New Members in Dunbar Meetings

Dunbar residents attended multiple gatherings as the Rose Garden club welcomed Mrs. Harold Brabbin and Mrs. Ira Walker as new members at Mrs. W. W. Hensley’s home on Rummel street. The program covered church and civic topics with members from local families and area churches.

Rose Garden Club W. W. Hensley Rummel Street R. E. O'Connor Charleston Harold Brabbin Ira Walker O. F. Daubenspeck E. 8 Dudding T. E. Elkins H. H. Fisher J. L. Houston E. R. Stanley L. A. Jarrett M. A. Markley F. F. Hyre E. D B. Amick G. ©. Morris H. E B. Kleiner A. L. Ferrell J. G. Staunton W. H. Marshall

Construction Permits Total $1200 Issued by City Inspector

Building inspector George Hendricks issued permits for $1200 in construction yesterday. Hackney will add to a dwelling at 312 Upper Glenn Street for $200 and L J Diggs will alter at 1518 Mansfield Street also $200. Carl B Daniels received permission to add to a dwelling at 1408 Jackson Street for $200. A Chilean health decree orders all table salt to contain four percent sodium phosphate.

George B. Hendricks Hackney Upper Glenn Street L. J. Diggs Ansford Street Carl B. Daniels Jackson Street Chile

Parkersburg Guests Visit Grandmother Mrs Emme Knapp

Dunbar and are residing on John Miss Betty Anderson and Miss Sylvia Anderson of Parkersburg are guests of their grandmother Mrs Emme Knapp. Mr and Mrs Charles W Lee of Nitro were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs R E Lee.

Methodist Episcopal Church Grosscup Avenue Turner Calvert Hattie Calvert Keyser George Gillespie Lillian Lucas Toronto E. W. Ewing J. H. Milam Jessie Walker Staunton Va., Where They Visited Mr. Milam R. B. Milam Oscar Harris Hoyt Evilizier Betty Donald Guy Mace Emma Knapp Wheeling Elizabeth Mace Jolm Street al Huntington E. F. Jones Frank Martin Olle Martin Ross Swindier Frank Robbins Mary Javins Viola Ragle Lonnie Thompson Emma Jean Jones Ollie Martin, Jr Church of Christ Huntington Huntington Church of Christ Lawrence Cart Parsons

Offices Entered Through Transoms in Downtown Break‑In

Thieves climbed through transoms early yesterday morning targeting downtown offices. A typewriter and field glasses were stolen from Sayre Oil and Gas in room 411 of the Charleston National Bank building, while Dr C S Sayre reported an Xray projection machine missing from room 308 in the May building.

Sayre Oil and Gas Company Charleston National Bank C. S. Sayre May Building

Frigid Siberian Rivers Halt Life Insurance Drive

A report notes extreme cold stalling river navigation in Siberia and delaying a life insurance initiative across communities on the Volga and other estuaries as July approaches in the Irish Free State.

Siberia

Two heroic dogs save Wolverhampton family lives

One of the two dogs that saved a Wolverhampton family perished in the flames. The other dog survived the fire that engulfed the home, and residents credit the animals with alerting occupants and aiding their escape.

Wolverhatton England

Curtain Sale Highlights Wide Range of Drapery Deals

A large catalog of curtains and drapery fabrics offered at deep discounts. Plain end dotted curtains and lace nets priced from $0.25 to $1.50 per pair or yard, with many patterns limited in stock. Celanese pastels, 25 pieces of 40 inch width, colored fabrics reduced to quick-clearance prices.

Woodrum Hall

Lamps Sale Highlights Studio and Floor Lamp Specials

Multiple lamp groups offered with bronze ivory silver and gold finishes, silk shades, and D way lighting. Susie Cooper designed table lamps from Burstein England with pair discounts. Parchment shade options, and ship motif reproductions with built in lights for radios or mantels. Regular prices range from 1.25 to 14.95. discounts from 2.49 to 9.95.

Susie Cooper Studios Burstein England

Linens and Bedding Bargains at Woodrums

Woodrums offers Fieldcrest Wearwell sheets and pillowcases in multiple sizes at new low prices. Silk and bedspreads, candlewicks, Kentucky Coverlet designs, and various linens are discounted, with odd shades and drapery rods offered at substantial cuts. Bright colors and styles include bridge sets and luncheon sets, with shades starting at 25 cents and first-quality items priced well below regular values.

Fieldcrest Kentucky

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