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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

9

Murder Count to Be Sought in Lunsford Slaying Case

In Montgomery, Alvin Duffy and Luther Pettigrew aged 23 and 24 face a potential murder indictment at the October term after a continuance of their armed robbery trial. Prosecutor D. Jackson Savage said they allegedly transported Clifford Lunsford's body to railroad tracks following the theft of 2.70 dollars. The bonds were set from 1000 to 5.00 dollars. The defendants claimed they did not know how Lunsford ended up on the tracks.

Alvin Duffy Luther Pettigrew Montgomery D. Jackson Savage Clifford Lunsford Duffy Pettigrew Lunsford Savage

Visit Happy Crippled Tots At Berkeley Springs

Public invited to tour The Pines West Virginia foundation for crippled children at Berkeley Springs during summer visits. About score of infants recovering from infantile paralysis welcome inquiries. sponsored by the state relief administration and the department of public welfare. President Roosevelt, a former victim, has shown special interest in The Pines and its treatment.

Pines West Virginia Foundation For Berkeley Springs Charleston the Pines State Relief Administration Department of Public Welfare Roosevelt

Public health officials meet on industrial hygiene bureau West Virginia

Four United States public health service officials from Washington met state health department officials yesterday to discuss the proposed bureau of industrial hygiene in West Virginia. Dr. Martin V. Ziegler led the group in the conference. Blind workers and allies attended the eighth biennial conference of the National Association of Blind Workers in Manchester England. There were 43 delegates and nearly 100 visitors and the agenda was printed in braille.

United States Public Health Service Washington State Health Department Bureau of Industrial Hygiene West Virginia Martin V. Ziegler Federal Service Manchester England

Indian River Tonic Brings Relief From Sick Headache

A patient reports severe illness including stomach trouble and nervousness followed by dreadful headaches. After trying multiple Calf Remedies, Scalf's Indian River Tonic provided notable relief and inspired belief others benefited from the remedy.

Corbin Scalf

Holt Urges Courtesy in Law Enforcement Limits

Attorney General Homer Holt told sheriffs and police that courtesy can aid everyday regulatory enforcement but not crimes of violence. He urged firm, impartial policing and independence of position, stressing security of employment to ensure public trust and trained officers.

Fairmont Homer A. Holt Association of Sheriffs and Police

Wertz and Meador Nominated to Lead County G O P Committee

Wertz and Meador vie for the chair as the Ka hnawha county Republican executive committee convenes at eleven o'clock in the circuit court room. If deadlocked, Copenhaver and Haan may be proposed. County candidates stay out of the process per last week’s resolution. Supporters cite Walter S. Harlanan’s influence. China seeks to seize radio stations operated by foreigners to protect its national interests.

W. W. Wertz P. G. Meador Kahnawha County Republican Executive Committee Circuit Court Room John Copenhaver A. E. Haan Wertz Meador Walter S. Harlanan China

Pottery and Rock-A-Water Tablets Sale at Potterfield’e

A fragmentary notice advertises Rock A Water tablets and Potterfield’e location with prices noted as ten pounds and a thirty day creel term at two dollars. The text is garbled but indicates a sale or promotion with weight and price details.

Potterfield Luce

Huffman Removal From Beard Asked

Beckley June 24 Ten citizens who charged J L Huff man had financial interest in a beard removal matter seeking Huffman’s removal from office or committee action amid a local dispute with civic implications and questions of governance.

Raleigh Board Demands Huffman Removal as President

The Raleigh board of education approved contracts and asked Huffman to step down as board president today. John Q. Cooper, a Democratic nominee, and nine others told Circuit Judge C. M. Ward the law bars any board member from holding any financial interest in contracts before the board.

Raleigh Board of Education Huffman John Q. Cooper

Board notes interest in firm linked to school contracts

The board discussed ties to a firm led by Huffman as president and general manager of Beckley Lumber and Supply, which had been awarded school contracts. Bourget airport in Paris is slated for enlargement at a cost of 2,112,000.

Huffman Beckley Lumber and Supply Company Bourget Paris

YY W C A Group Plans Swimming Party

The Business and Professional Girls' club of the W. C. A. will sponsor a swimming party at Rock Lake pool this evening at six o'clock.

Rock Lake Pool

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