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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1938

Page

12

Banking Reform Bill Planned by Banking and Currency Committee

Washington June 23 Chairman Brealall announces plans for liberalized banking legislation to be introduced next session. Proposed amendments aim to double the $5,000 insurance limit, freeze bank charters except where public need and profit justify, and simplify examinations under FDIC, the Federal Reserve, and the Comptroller of the Currency.

Washington INS Banking Ad Currency Committee Breagall Roosevelt Stea Tme Federal | Deposit Insurance Corporation Mederal Reserve Board Steagall Federal Geeere Farm Ry

New Yorker To Teach Oil Painting Course

Mra Frederick Van Wyck of New Bree is giving a fall oil painting course at the Tally Ho, with classes at 10:08 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Work will be done outdoors in favorable weather. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Van Wyck of Charleston are assisting.

Frederick van Wyck New Bree Tetas F. L. van Wyck Charleston

Beginning and End of a Social Icebreaker Guide

Advice pamphlet promotes social confidence at parties and conversations. It categorizes types of people and offers icebreakers and phrases to improve English and speaking poise. The Charleston Gazette advertises a 40 page booklet titled Improving Your Conversation for 15 cents, including examples and tips.

Tve Charleston Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Mallory Improves After Auto Accident

Kanawha Valley Hospital reports improvement in E. J. Mallory aged 21 from Institute after an automobile crash Wednesday morning. He sustained cuts and bruises when his car left the highway and struck a pile near Sattes Dunbar.

Kanawha Valley E. J. Mallory Institute Sattes-Dunbar Rom

Kelley Reed Elected President of Exchange Club

Kelley Reed was elected president of the Exchange Club at the Ruffner Hotel succeeding R. Kenneth Talbott and serving until January. New officers include 1 Deal Tompkins vice president Virgil ODeil treasurer LG Rector secretary and A L Monteith Carl L. Davis Dr R O Halloran Dr James W Frazier and E F Jones as board members. Warren Olsen of St Paul Minn national Exchange representative spoke about organizing a new club at Clarksburg.

Kelley E. Reed Exchange Club Ruffner Hotel R. Kenneth Talbott Deal Tompkins Virgil Odeil Rector A. L. Monteith Carl L. Davis R. O. Halloran James W. Frazier E. F. Jones Warren Olsen St. Paul, Minn Exchange Clarksburg

Logan and Johnson Seek Marriage License in Charleston

Sarmtel A. Logan and Eliza Jane Johnson of Charleston filed an application for a marriage license yesterday in the office of County Clerk Paul E. Wehrle.

Sarmtel A. Logan Eliza Jane Johnson Charleston Paul E. Wehrle

U.S. to Call 300 In Probe of Milk Prices

Federal grand jury subpoenas issued for more than 300 individuals and groups in Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana as part of a broad milk price investigation. The probe, prepared for next month in Chicago before Judge Wilkerson, asks whether a milk trust fixes prices and whether the Pure Milk Association and Chicago bodies freeze out rivals. The inquiry follows a year of secret investigation and aims for a national scale.

Chicago UINS James H. Wilkerson Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Llinois Pure Milk Association Associated Milk Dealers of Chicago Chicago Board of Health Legislature Wilkerson

School Aid For 14 Counties Certified By Superintendent

Auditor Edgar Ime reset a secondary aid requisition for 14 of 27 counties. the 14 counties listed include Boone Braxton Caldon Greenbrier Hampshire Hardy Monroe McDowell Mason Pendleton Pocahontas Ritchie Wayne and Wyoming. W. W. Trent state superintendent of schools sent the revised requisition totaling 19607.40, far less than the 50190 previously authorized by the board of public works, after two earlier requests were refused.

Board of Public Works Edgar Ime W. W. Trent Trent Boone Braxton Caldown Greenbrier Hampshire Hardy Monroe McDowel Mason Pendleton Pocahontas Ritchie Wayne Wyoming

Circle Votes Aid For China Relief

The Silver Cross circle of the Mings Daughters voted to donate to the Red Cross for relief work in China at the First M. E. church. New officers were installed by Mrs. C. M. Boren. Reports for the year were read by Mrs. H. Rus Warne and Mrs. E. C. Stotts. A special session was set for next Wednesday at Mrs. Warne's South Hills home.

Silver Cross Mings M. E. Church Red Cross China C. M. Boren H. Rus Warne E. C. Stotts

Jiffy Kodak Six-20 and Six-16 Cameras Offered

Box camera Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Series 1I features one touch opening and a single-button click to take pictures. It produces 214 x 3 percent inch images and retails for $9. A Six-16 Series II model offers 244 44 inch pictures at $10.

German Troops Held in Readiness for Austrian Service

London dispatch reports widespread insubordination in Austria has prompted Germany to prepare troops to move in and restore order. Joseph Barckel, Hitler’s representative in Vienna, says the Austrian army and police cannot regain control, forcing plans for any visit by the Reichsführer to be dropped.

London Austria London Daily Herald Herald Germany Joseph Barckel Hitler Vienna Reichsfuhrer

Literary Social Guests Listed for forthcoming event

The notice names a long list of attendees including W. E. Cunningham A. H. Stork Margaret Jenkins A. M. Lambie W. R. Kay and many more ladies and gentlemen set to attend the gathering. It also lists Miss Elizabeth Brown Margaret Cason and Miss Daisy H Fribble among the invited guests.

W. E. Cunningham A. H. Stork Margaret Jenkins A. M. Lambie W. R. Kay A. J. Weethee R. A. Robertson Frank Fultz K. E. Reed W. W. Wertz Haymond Maxwell John J. Exline E. C. Stotts T. L. Jamerson W. E. Devine Emma M. Matthews Lyle Robinson A. B. el- Tisti

Belated Return at Roslindale Library

In Boston Roslindale branch a man named Adolf Bachofner returned a book borrowed May 8 1889. He said he found it while rummaging through attic property left by a former occupant of the house.

Boston Roslindale Public Library Adolf Bachofner Bachofner

Letter on stamp rejected by Augusta post office

A customer in Augusta tried mailing a letter by placing it on a three cent stamp. Postal clerks noted the address and message were written legibly on the back of the stamp but refused because the stamp was too small and could be damaged.

Augusta Tost

Rotary speaker sparks uproar at conference in San Francisco

Rotarian T Purvis of Melbourne causes a stir by praising American girls during a soil erosion talk at the Rotary International conference. The audience’s laughter silenced the rest of Purvis speech as Electric power development in central and southern Luzon Mindanao Philippines is being studied by a national corporation.

San Francisco T. Purvis Melbourne Australia Rotary International Purvin Luzon Mindanao Philippine Islands

Weather summary for Pittsburgh and listed cities

Pittsburgh weather report shows tonight high and low temperatures with precipitation data for the past 24 hours. The bulletin lists readings from New York Boston New Orleans Chicago Denver and other stations including Parkersburg Elkins and St. Louis with varied figures.

Pittsburgh WUS New York Boston New Orleans WDM Chicas Denver Pittaburga Columbus St. Louis Los Angeles Parkersburg A Elkins Ban Antonis Thtrece

Notables to Visit Flower Festival at Webster Springs

Notables including Louis A. Johnson James Braddock Wallace Beery and Mrs Beery will attend West Virginia Rhododendron festival at Webster Springs July 12. Braddock referees boxing show. Mrs Beery and her husband come after state relatives visit. Irene Crumb of Huntington to lead air parade. Gov Helt to crown Miss Catherine Wilson Queen Rhodora.

Louis A. Johnson James J. Braddoc Wallace Beery

Chicago Man Named President by Rotarians

George C. Hagar of Chicago was elected president of Rotary International at the convention in San Francisco, defeating Allen Street of Oklahoma City by 2,118 to 1,933 votes.

San Francisco INS George C. Hagar Chicago Rotary International Hagar Allen Street Oklahoma City

Civil Service Announces Open Exam For Lighthouse Keeper

The U S civil service commission announced an open competitive examination for the position of assistant light house keeper in the 15th U S lighthouse district. Full information may be obtained from Harry Gill secretary of the board of examiners in the Charleston federal building.

15Th U.S U. S. Civil Service Commission Harry Gill Board of Examiners Charleston Federal Building

The SS S S Tonic Claim For Red Blood Power

An ad touts SS S tonic as a simple, generations tested remedy to rebuild red blood cells, restore energy, weight, and nerve strength. It promises a natural glow and urges readers to buy at any drug store.

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