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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1934

Page

7

Mrs Higginbotham Dies at Her Home in Nitro

Mrs Maysel Malcom Higginbotham 47 wife of BE Higginbotham died yesterday morning at her Nitro home. Daughter of the late George S In mayor of Nitro she worked in Kanawha county clerk’s office under Massey and Moulton. Member of Star and Methodist church at Nitro. Funeral tomorrow at 4 30 pm at Nitro Methodist with Spring Hill cemetery interment. Pallbearers include Roscoe N Moulton Fred Morcis L Sew L A Edwards FE W Carl and Samuel Montague. Surviving husband two daughters Geraldine and Emma Louise Higginbotham, son Clayton Rosepstham, mother Mrs George Morgan, sisters Mrs W R Ayers and Mrs W W Huffman, brothers Daniel Morgan Harry and George Morgan.

Maysel Malcom Higginbotham BE. Higginbotham Nitro George S. In Kanawha County L. C. Massey Roscoe K. Moulton Nitra Methodist Church Spring Hill Cemetery Roscoe N. Moulton Fred Morcis L Sew L. A. Edwards FE. W. Carl Samuel Montague Gaushters Hansford Hig Benbotham Miami Fla Geraldine Malcolm Epangeter Emma Louise Higginbotham Clayton Milt Roberts Mre Helen Roberts C. C. Roberts F. L. Roberts GrieMthaville Calvin Emily Tucker Lincoln County Roe Ifithsville Clarence Roiet Huntington Charlee Tucker Pratt Melvin ‘Tucker Kanawha City Joe Tucker Cannelton William Tucker North Carolina Anna Moss Crown Hagoiert Fannie McBride Adadle Bee M. E Booth No Jarvis Pateisting Roberts Cemetery Sweetland

Ferguson matriarch dies in Wayne County

Mrs. Fannie P Ferguson 62 mother of Circuit Judge Charles W Ferguson died at Ferguson near Wayne after a lingering illness caused by heart disease. Survived by husband L S Ferguson and sons Dr Samuel J Ferguson Milisa Ferguson Wallace Ferguson Joseph M Ferguson and Judge Charles W Ferguson. Funeral services set for Tuesday with burial at Elmwood.

Wayne Fanne P. Ferguson Charles W. Ferguson Ferguson Deuth Samuel J. Ferguson L. S. Ferguson Milisa Ferguson House of Delree Wayne County Wallace Ferguson Joseph M. Ferguson Judge Ferguson Elmwood

Church Forms Mission In Magazine Section

A mission organized by Bream Memorial church yesterday in the Magazine section at Avondale school. Sixty persons attended. Organizers are Rev. Payne Brown, W. M. Hobbs, and Dale Thomas.

Bream Memorial Church Aection Avondale School Payne Brown W. M.hobbs Dale Thomas

Camp sendoff and visitors to Miss Gardner

Leaves for Camp Miss Ruth Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs Abraham Gardner of Virginia Street left yesterday for Camp Schontal near Columbus Mother Mrs B W McClung of Links Grove is visiting her daughter Miss Eleanor McClung

Miss Ruth Gardner Abraham Gardner Virginia Street Camp Schontal Columbus B. W. McClung Links Grove Eleanor McClung

Obituary notices and funeral arrangements from Kanawha area

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with survivors and funeral details. Peter Land OA dies at home with Lamb Services Mass planned. interment at Mt Olivet cemetery. Mrs James Devine and Mrs Letha Mayo noted with survivor lists and service plans. Janet Munchback to have arrangements set. Other memorials include Cornwell, Roberts, and Tucker family notices with church services, burial details, and funeral home transfers.

Lamb Sacred Heart Church Peter Land Htt Olive Mt Olivet

Snakes and Water Dogs Contest On Elk and Coal Rivers

The Kanawha Game and Fish association sponsors a water snake and water dog kiting contest along Elk and Coal rivers from Charleston to Braxton county line. The June 4 start runs until July 4 with two cash prizes and other gear. Coal river leads after yesterday's judges reports. District judges are named to certify kills.

Kanawha Game and Fish Association Elk Coal Elk River Coal River Charleston Braxton County

Four Criminals Continued From Page One

Police report multiple crime incidents with confessions and arrests. Kenneth Chew 21 confessed to shooting Nunn candidate for president of the State Board of Agriculture near Porter. Will Davis 35 aided Chew, surrendered at Bristow farm. Davis claims Chew shot Nunn and that they flagged a car after the train at a crossing. Davis mentioned a 1954 Indianapolis holdup by Harris and Chew. Separate suspect Don Rodriguez 23 questioned in Arizona child kidnapping. Rodriguez claimed to be in Globe, Arizona at kidnapping time and under arrest for burglary in Rocky Ford. In New Jersey, Mrs Martha Clitt 28 and Mrs Eva Coe 45 to be arraigned on murder charges for killing Harry Wright 40 near Crumbaugh. Coroner set arraignment before grand jury.

Muskogee Okla Bob Boulton Kenneth Chew Nunn State Board of Agriculture Porter Chew Farher Will L. Davis Creek County Albert Peeper Bristow Davis Nuun Chew Kenneth Harris Oakland City Ind Harris Tucson Whittam Rodriguez Globe Ariz Favory Mendenhall Rocky Ford John Belton la Junta UN Lega Belton Rodrlguez Tuckon Rodrigues Mendenhall Oneonta N. J. Shine Donald Grant Martha Clitt Eva Coe Harry Wright op Crum-/ Barnounikin

Prosecution to Call 30 Witnesses in Wright Case

Charges filed after admissions by two men and two women who allegedly aided in Wrights death on a lonely road. Mrs Clifts account claims she ran over Wright with a car after Mrs Coe struck him with a mallet, though Mrs Coe denies hitting him. A purported statement allege Mrs Coos insurance benefit tied to the death. In Manchester a 30-year-old Negro was killed and body mutilated by white men after a Negro allegedly struck one of them. Eight men held on murder charges following a raid on a Denver Chinatown lottery den netting 800 dollars. Suspects named Andy Sinsidone and John Rotila among others.

Wright Clifts Manchester Tenn Negro Here Dhot Denver Cole Clyde Curcio Chinatown Neste Curcio Andy Sinsidone John Rotila

Poderjay tied to international spy group in vanished case

New York police report progress in a month long probe into the disappearance of Agnes Colonia Turger son while weighing sending a detective to Vienna to question her husband Ivan Iyatol vitch Poderjay, a prisoner there. Captain Ayres notes Vienna evidence, potential trip cost about 2000 dollars, with Arthur Folingon of the alien squad likely to go if ordered.

New York Agnes Colonia Turgerson Vienna Ivan Iyatolvitch Poderjay John H. Ayres Missing Persons Bureau Austria Poderjag Arthur C. Folingon Alien Squad Spain Vienna_uest Johnson Tufvarson

Federal case on liquor import into West Virginia dries

Federal Judge McClinf retained that liquor import is illegal despite state law. Four suspects faced initial no charges, but warrants were issued after a conference with officers and District Attorney George T. Neal. Charges arise under federal statutes protecting dry states from liquor importations.

George W. McClinfic West Virginia George T. Neal

Storms From Minnesota Roil Midwest Heat Sparks Damage

Severe storms swept from Minnesota boosting heat in the Midwest with hail and damaging winds striking several Minnesota towns. Rain cooled some areas while others faced scorched conditions and widespread destruction across a block.

Minnesota Mid Towa

Airman James KR Wedel Killed In Crash Near Patterson

James KR Wedel, renowned Louisiana pilot and record holder for land planes, was killed today in an airplane crash near Patterson Louisiana where he builds airplanes. Local officials reported the accident occurred this morning and police are investigating the cause of the fatal crash.

Patterson James KR. Wedel Louisiana

Out of Doors Sought By Thousands Amid Heat Wave

Thousands of Charleston residents sought relief outdoors as heat neared the year’s high. At noon the thermometer read near 98, drawing crowds to pools, the Kanawha Park baseball game, and a state tennis tournament at South Ruffner.

Charleston United For Kanawha Park South Ruffner Tale Uitte Torro

Health Council Plans Sterilization Conference July Ninth

State Health Commissioner Dr A B McClim said the Health Council will consider adopting a policy to carry out provisions of a sterilization law for certain insane persons at a session in Wheeling July 9 10 and 11. The law allows the head of an institution to petition for sterilization for inmates with certain severe insanity if deemed in society’s best interest.

Publc A. B. McClim Wheeling McClue West Virginia Council

Retired Minister John McCarthy Dies in Huntington

The Rev. John McCarthy aged 71, retired minister who served from 1887 to 1910 in Huntington and later joined the Southern Methodist conference in St. Louis, died today at Peace Springs hotel near Huntington after a brief illness. Survivors include his widow, his daughter Mrs. Clay Worth, and a son Griffin H. McCarthy, a St. Louis department store executive.

Huntington John McCarthy Varius Marines St. Louis Moares Ponre Springs McCarthy Clay Worth Peace Springs Washington, D. C First Congregational Church Southern Methodist Conference Griffin HF. McCarthy

Auto Crash Injures Two Walton Youths

Hobart Johnson, 16, of Welton, was in serious condition at Stants hospital after a highway crash in Walton area yesterday. Donald Patrick, 14, also from Walton, received facial injuries. Police reported Johnson suffered severe head injuries and that the full extent was not yet known.

Hobart Johnson Welton Stants Hospital Peat Clendenin Donald Patrick Walton Johnson Activeri

Catholic Youth Convention Addresses Faith and Loyalty

Bishop urges focus on divine guidance amid church government tensions. He warns Catholics to consecrate themselves to Jesus Christ, calling for spiritual bulwarks against secular ills. About 10,000 Catholic youth attended as Papal Nuncio Cesare Orsenigo took part in ceremonies.

Jesus Christ Cesare Orsenigo Ceremoani

Ozark Raid Finds No People at Hives Ranch

The Ozark Raid searched the Hives ranch but found only Hives present. Officials denied porn at the ranch in the last two days and any ambulance arrivals. Sheriff Curtis said two men were taken to Higgs place by ambulance for medical treatment.

Hives Woo Higes Curtis Higgs Place

Recluse hideout described as small arsenal found

Police described a shack linked to Crowe as a concealed hideout. They entered after moving debris and found it fitted as a small arsenal. Crowe's car was recovered containing dynamite, per searchers.

Crowe

Philatelists Meet Tonight By The Charlesian Stemp Collectors Club

Herald win, president, announced yesterday that the Philatelists 10 Meet The Charlesian Stemp Collectors Club will convene tonight at 7 20 o clock at the Y M C A for stamp collecting discussions and appointments.

Charlesian Stemp Collectors’ Club Y. MC. A. Herald Yestoray

Street Half Repaved Near Fik River

The north side of Washington street east of the Fik River has been repaved. Work on the south half of the street is to begin immediately.

Washington Street

Birthday honors for Henry Berthold and career notes

Henry G Berthold is celebrated for his birthday and long service as sales manager for Cling Ice Cream, a subsidiary of Imperial Ice Cream. His career includes a confectionery in Union City Indiana, teaching, military service in World War I, and roles in dairy associations and community clubs. He and his wife Freda Fleming Berthold reside at 14 Woite Avenue with two sons. Horoscope notes accompany the piece.

Henry G. Berth Herihold Cling Ice Cream Company Imperial Tce Cream Company Charleston Union City Ind Mer. Berthold Pershing Mexico Mexico. He Attended the Third Office Teton Springs Texas New Orleans Montgomery Als Camp Lee France Belgium Camm Dis N. I Mr. Herbold Ost van Wert Ohio Henry George Berthold Emma F Good Berthald van Wert Huntington Grafler Tor Chatterton Tnetske Tmnrovement American Legion Rotary Club Dan Brook Sountry Club Berthold Freda C. Fleming H. Galen Berthold, Jr Robert Vernon Berthald Woite Avenue

Pfaff and Smith Co. Awarded U S Contract for Sand and Gravel

Pfaff and Smith Co. of Charleston received a U S government contract to supply sand and gravel amounting to 5480.10 for use in Tech No 2 construction on the Katahwa river. Other awards include Carolina Lumber Co Moss Brothers Huntington Gravel and Supply and John K Noir Ravens Wood with varied bids for cement and other materials.

Plaft and Smith Builder Supply Company Charleston United States Engincer Tiuntington Tech No. 2 Katawha Rumington Carolina Lumber Company Moss Brothers Company Huntington Gravel and Supply Company John K. Noir Ravens Wood Ohio River

Wycoff Resigns USC Post to Lead Carpinteria PE Unit

Frank Wycoff, noted USC world record sprinter, resigns as biology instructor to join the physical education department at a Carpenteria California school. His move shifts him from science teaching to athletics oriented duties in the new post.

Frank Wykoeff Los Angeles Frank Wyxett University of Southern California Carpenteria Cal

Agricultural Pupils Earn as They Learn

Figures from West Virginia show vocational agriculture pupils earned through learning during the vacation period totaled about 89,000 dollars for the year, compared with 100,000 the year before. State director J. W. Aukeney notes teacher salaries across state and local communities cost about 49,885 dollars last year, with the current year expected to be about a quarter lower due to salary reductions.

West Virginia J. W. Aukeney Atate

Belgium Neutrality Question Dominates British Policy

London reports a pending unilateral British declaration to defend Belgian neutrality as a key principle of Britain’s foreign policy. The cabinet will discuss Belgium’s assurance not to enter alliances or secret agreements and to resist military action unless attacked with British support pledged.

London Briain Belgium Holland Britain

Enrollment at Kanawha College Closes Tuesday

Kanawha College enrollment for the summer session will close Tuesday announced by president L. McDaniel. Dr J T House added to teach an extra English class as inquiries about late enrollment continued. The current enrollment already exceeds last summer with students from Putnam Clay counties among others.

Kanawha College L. McDaniel J. T. House M-Daniel Raid Putnam Clay County

Flying Aces club elects officers in Gauley Bridge area

Major John Brown was elected president of the Flying Aces club, organized by young men of Gauley Bridge. Lieut. Douglas Brown and Lieut. Willo Dunbar were named treasurer and secretary. A DC club and secret organization sponsored by ten women of Gailey Bridge held a meeting at the Flying Aces clubhouse with Miss Janita Brown as president and Mrs. Julia Bracken and Miss Margaret Bracken as officers.

John Brown Flying Aces Club Gauley Bridzoe Douglas Brown Willo Dunbar D.C Gailey Bridges Jaanita Brown Julia Bracken Margarelli Bracken

Paraguay Bolivian claim sparks propaganda clash over battle

Buenos Aires June 24 reports a Bolivian claim of 2600 Paraguayan casualties being contradicted by Asuncion officials who say 2000 to 2500 Bolivians were killed or wounded. Bolivians keep Fort Ballivian in Bolivian hands despite claims.

Buenos Aires Ballivian

Visits In Hurricane Miss Dorothy Dane Green

Miss Dorothy Dane Green of Hur ritane visits her own Mrs. C M Rumbaugh of Washington street in a local social note describing a friendly call and residence connection in the area.

Dorothy Dane Green Washington Street C. M. Rumbaugh Hurritane

Nitro Union Special Meeting Install Officers

Nitro chemical union Phaursda night at 7 40 invites all members and families with refreshments music and special speakers John B Zaston W S Kirk and Thomas Caries Newly elected officers to be installed include G Lyons H L Huttman W H Ranes Brady Landers and M Castas Financial secretary and treasurer A Young Peoples Service League will present two plays at the Presbyterian church Thursday Pro posal a one act play by Robert Sibley Brent Vivian and Louise Stewart Miss Muaily a two act comedy by Thomas Hawkins Henry Soft ry Henry Clay Custer Constance Snyder Arn Pickens Helen Snyder Alda Sibley and Suzanne Witty A farewell party for Glen Powell who leaves for Miami Fla at Mr and Mrs Virgil Higginbothams home on Twenty fifth Street followed by games and refreshments Names listed as attendees at the party several local residents including Phyllis Fowler Mildred Lewis and others Thomas Hawkins Rutherford Hill have taken positions at Rubber Service laboratories B Frantz ill at his Thirtieth street home G E Layne a candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates Putnam County on Democratic ticket Edward Hendel Jr improving at his Twenty fifth street home

Nitro Chemical Union Phaursda John B. Zaston State Federation of Labor W. 5 Kirk Charleston Painters Union Thomas Caries American Peders- Labor G. Lyons H. L. Huttman W. H. Ranes Brady Landers M. &. Castas Young Peoples Service League G_ D. Martin wil Presbyterian Church Thomas Hawkins Henry Softry Henry Clay Custer Constance Snyder Arn Pickens Helen Snyder Alda Sibley Suszanne Witty Virgil Higginbotham Twenty-fifth Street Glen Powell Miami Fla Phyllis Fowler

Iowa Grid Coach Refuses to Worry About Next Fall

IGWA CITY, June 24 71 University of Iowa fans can relax this summer as Coach Ossie Solem dismissed the squad after spring practice saying he is well satisfied. He gives Hawkeye followers fresh hope as 13 major and nine minor lettermen plus promising sophomores prepare for fall drills starting September 15.

IGWA Salem

Students Enroll At Kentucky University Summer Session

West Virginia students enrolled at the University of Kentucky for the summer session include Burl B. Cox Ruth P. Cox Clendavin Dana Robert Ervin East Hank O E Banks Seth Mary Williamson Athens Margaret Lucille Harrell Mildred Johnson Janws Carl Leake Helen Adelaide Windle Helen Margaret Potts Rachel Virginia Potts Huntington Lorraine Filey Murrayaville Alvin Henderson Ravenswood Slate er Chattaroy John Jay Justice Briyateth Farley Delbarton Anne K Smith Lottie Mae Maynard Williamson Addessg Lanice File Mary J. Stanley Berkley Mrs Kyle Avis Willis Neihert Joseph Martin Ferguson Wayne George Werman Bryson Lester Roscoe Mamilton Carder Murraysville J Stuart Ervin Elkins

West Virginia University of Kentucky Burl B. Cox Ruth P. Cox Clen Devin Dana Robert Ervin East Hank O. E. Banks Seth Mary Williamson Athens Margaret Lucille Harrell Mildred Johnson Janws Carl Leake Helen Adelaide Windle Helen Margaret Potts Rachel Virginia Potts Huntington Lorraine Filey Murrayaville Alvin H. Henderson Ravenswood B. 1 Slateer

This Badger Game Not So Lucrative Any More

Madison Wisconsin June 24 Students at the University of Wisconsin face a change in ticket policy. Previously they could buy individual football tickets for 50 cents while the public paid 2 to 4 dollars. Now a coupon book covers all Badgers contests or students pay full public prices. The shift ends widespread scalping profits and ends reduced-price sales, making Wisconsin the last Western conference school to abandon individual tickets for students.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wistonsit

Beckley Man Loses Pocketbook At Ball Game

Beckley resident J W Maxwell reported to police the loss of a pocketbook containing two hundred sixty dollars and papers at a baseball game held at Kenawha park. The incident occurred last night prompting a police report.

J. W. Maxwell Beckley Kenawha Park

State to Get New Post Offices Nationwide Plan

Federal funds totaling 410000000 will fund 626 public building projects chosen by Lt. Morgenthau and Postmaster General Parley. An emergency 365000000 deficiency act allotment will cover 202 prospects. remaining work uses existing funds. Most projects are post offices to be spread equitably across states and territories. construction starts where land is secured.

Washington West Virginia Keyser Alderson Weith Montgomery

Auto Advisory Group Meet in City Today

The West Virginia state advisory committee of the motor vehicle retailing trade holds an allday session at the Daniel Boone hotel to review sade violations and monthly activity reports. J. S. Calhoun of Charleston will preside.

West Virginia Daniel Boone Hotel J. S. Calhoun Charleston

President's Mother Arrives in England on Europa

Mrs. Sarah Delano Roosevelt, mother of the American president, landed in Southampton aboard the liner Europa. She was greeted by Ambassador Robert W. Bingham and spoke of her fondness for England and pride in her son’s service and health.

Vickers Family Hosts Daughter’s Twelfth Birthday Party

Oakdale residents Mr and Mrs W H Vickers entertained at their home Saturday to mark their daughter’s twelfth birthday. Guests included Maxine Graham Ruth Melton Francia Daugherty Joan Vickers Mace Daugherty Florence Burdette Fret Casto Juanita Summers Jeanit George Ruth Jarvis Hazel Carte Madeline Simonton Rosa Lee Marks Dorothy Brookman Genevieve Donohue Louise Vickers and Charles Vickets. In Leningrad the Union of Soviet Authors opens a college for gifted children, offering literary training plus general arts and sciences.

W. H. Vickers Oakdale Maxine Graham Wande Lee Vickers Ruth Melton Mace Daugherty Joan Vickers Francia Daugherty Francis Stump Maxing Stump Florence Burdette Fret Casto Juanita Summers Jeanit George Ruth Jarvis Hazel Carte Madeline Simonton Rosa Lee Marks Dorothy Brookman Genevieve Donohue Louise Vickers Charles ‘Vickets

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