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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1934

Page

9

Twelve playgrounds to open Monday in Charleston

Thomas Garnar announced at a playground committee meeting that twelve Charleston playgrounds will open Monday and run to about August 25. Class A sites include Fruth Tiskel wah Chamberlain Lincoln Bigley Taft Capitol Park avenue Kana wha. Class B sites have less equipment. Two centers for African American children Garnet and Dunbar. Glenwood to open when space is arranged. Qualifications and vacancies for supervisors will be filled from relief rolls.

Charleston Thomas Garnar Thomas Jefferson Fruth Tiskelwah Chamberlain Lincoln Bigley, Taft Capitol Park Avenue Kanawha Street Garnet and Dunbar Glenwood Garnar

Kathryn Childress Weds Chester Midkiff in Huntington

The marriage of Kathryn Childress to Chester Midkiff was announced by the Childress family of Rensford. The ceremony occurred January 4 in Huntington with Rev. R A Raynes officiating and attendants Mrs J B Fish and Mildna Sisson.

W. B. Childress Rensford Kathryn Chester Midkiff T. E. Midkiff Huntington R. A. Raynes J. 8. Fish Mindna Sisson Vale

Panhandling in Charleston and New York City

Juvenile panhandling has fallen in Charleston but begging persists citywide. In New York City a campaign urges residents not to give alms and directs panhandlers to police or welfare groups. The piece also notes April auto and furniture tax receipts, local political social events, and state finances developments.

Charleston New York City Gotham New York Commissioner of Welfare

Lutherans Head to State Meeting in Jacksons Mill

The Lutheran week program at Jacksons Mill opens with the West Virginia synod annual conventions and auxiliary groups. Charleston leaders include Rev. W. P. Cline and lay delegate Oscar H. Linden, with speakers from the Fatherhoods organization among others.

Jackson's Mill West Virginia Synod of the United Lutheran Church Women's Missionary Societies Charleston W. P. Cline Trinity Lutheran Church Synodical Secretary of Christian Education Wittenberg College Springfield National Lutheran Home For the Aged Washington West Virginia University Oscar H. Linden Synod Glenn R. Edgar United Tutheran Church West Virginia Western Maryland A. W. Holz Ernest F. Joachim E. F. Joachim C. E. Bradhag Margaret Joachim William E. Whiteman, Jr Lyle Hiserman Jean Wichois Dorothy Theiling William Cline Luce Lindow

Brown Family Returns from Motor Trip and Reunion

Mr and Mrs B B Brown and family have returned from a motor trip to New England. They visited Princeton University for the class of 1914 reunion. Miss Betsy Brown stays with her grandmothers. J J Newhall at Lynn Massachusetts.

B. B. Brown New England Princeton University Brown Betsy Brown J. J. Newhall Lynn Mass

Pettit and Belcher Party Journey to Chicago Expo

Kitty Pettit and Mrs. Ira Belcher with Omar Belcher depart for Chicago to meet Mr. Belcher en route from the northwest. They plan several days at the Century of Progress exposition before returning to Charleston.

Kitty Pettit Ira Belcher Omar Belcher Chicago Mr. Belcher Charleston

Walkathon Adds California Host to Splash Beach Event

Richard Bailey joins the Splash Beach walkathon lineup as staff and entertainers participate in the event aimed at selecting the nation’s premier walkers. An average serving of oysters contains ten times the iodine of salmon mils spinach or potatoes.

Richard Bailey California Splash Beach Ae Ace

Woman's Circle Is Entertained at Belle

Members of circle No. 2 of the woman's auxiliary of the Belle Presbyterian church were entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. B. 5. Myers and Mrs. L. G. Clarke at the latter's home in Belle. Others present included Mrs. P F. W. Roger, Mrs. Clarence Herndon, Mrs. Robert Durbin, Leona Layton, Mrs. Clarence Blenner, Mrs. M. Gyvas, Mrs. Harry Bean, and Mrs. W. E.

Circle No. 2 Woman's Auxiliary of The Belle Presbyterian Church B. 5. Myers L. G. Clarke Belle PF. W. Roger Clarence Herndon Robert Durbin Leona Layton Clarence Blenner M. Gyvas Harry Bean W. E

West range states freed of sheep scabies reports

Mrs Clayton Williams notes the west ranges nearly free of sheep scabies caused by skin mites. Mentions Mrs A J Reuter Mrs J Smith plus Miss Roberta Durbin Kath Keen Williams and Mary Lake as associated names in the report.

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