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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

9

Senators Take Two From Erie Sailors In Doubleheader

In two late night games at Kanawha park the Charleston Senators swept the Erie Sailors 7 to 0 and 11 7. A six run sixth inning flipped the opener in Charleston’s favor and the second game featured early Senators scoring then Erie rallying to take a short lead before Charleston regained control. Scanlon suffered a two week absence due to a cut and stitches while injuries affected both sides as the Senators sealed the doubleheader victory.

Charleston Erie Sailors Kanawha Park Senators Mele Hoyinski Kennedy Scanlon Ziminski George Huff Carroll Heary Rhinehart Wesley Erie Urban Bauer Tars Reed Zientakt Ziminaki Fcrom Lotz Vealey Younker Patterson Horse Fleischmann Wealty Younkers Griswold Frank Scanlon Wesely Vesely Freischmann Henry Eric Ap Lotz Callahan Seound Kantaschian Zimninski Wikluné Bounder Esely Lafe Wiklund

Artie Shaw Coming Here June 30 At WCHS Auditorium

Artie Shaw, a renowned orchestra leader, is billed for a June 30 performance at the WCHS Auditorium. The piece notes his rising fame and lists expected venues and engagements around Bovey, highlighting his prestige and the limited-time engagement.

Artie Shaw Wchs Auditoriun Artie Bovey Charlestan

Ladies Knot Hole Night at Kanawha with Senators opener

Watt Powell announced a Ladies and Knot Hole night as the Senators begin a four game series with Johnstown at Kanawha park. Two games Sunday with starts at 3:00 and 8:18 PM. Lineup shuffles followed a hit by pitch to Griswold. Younker and Vesely produced key hits as the Senators scored in multiple innings.

Kanawha Watt Powell Kanawha Park Senators Johnstown Caffey's Book Stores A. W. Cox Powell Ner Fleischmann Vesely Younker Wiklund Griswold Rhinehart Kantaschian Freischmann Ziminski Lon George Eric Red O'Malley al Griswold

Giants Beat Lombardi 3 Riges atmo vin 2

Unclear OCR text mentions Giants versus Lombardi with names like McCormick. Fragmentary words suggest a sports score or recap but details are incoherent and unreadable. No verifiable entities or outcome can be established from the readable portion.

Parsons Downs Allen doubles triumph to reach semifinals

Blickle and Allen, last year's doubles champions, defeated Herbert Stansbury of Beckley and Dr. E. B. Westfall of Gradsitoe in the third round as they advance toward the finals. Arkle and Charles Front of Wheeling also reach the semifinals by defeating their opponents.

Blickle Allen Herbert Stansbury Beckley Dr. E. B. Westfall Gradsitoe Arkle Charles Front Wheeling

Notable horse Co manche's final resting site revealed

The famed horse Co manche survived a battlefield wounding after Captain Keogh fell. Found alive two days later, he recovered at Fort Abraham Lincoln in North Dakota, lived to 1801, and later featured riderless at parades. He is now displayed at the University of Kansas Museum in Lawrence.

Keogh Fort Abraham Lincoln Bismarck North Dakota Comanche Museum of the University of Kansas Lawrence

Unclear standings fragment from local league report

Fragmented standings show multiple teams and scores in a Valley League context. Names such as Johnstown and Keneehs Valley appear with partial win loss data and ratios. OCR text is garbled, but hints at a standings table with percentages and game counts.

Parkersburg and Charleston players in doubles and singles action

Lawrence Staith of Parkersburg and Herman Bennett of Charleston won 8-4 and 8-3 in earlier rounds. Two third round doubles matches remain to be played tomorrow morning before the semifinals. Unplayed third round doubles pairings include Kaester Colville and Everett Perkins of Montgomery versus Sam Cohn of Beckley and Eddie Alcorn of Charleston, and Aubrey Smith of Beckley with Charles Gore of Charleston against Herman DeVal of Parkersburg and W. B. Harris of Charleston. In women’s singles Mrs Margaret Reuter advanced to the semifinals by defeating Mrs John Groves of Charleston 6-3 6-3 and will face Miss Dorothy Bell of Wheeling, who beat Miss Patty Dalzall 6-2 1-3. Ann Miller will meet Myre Keugus in the other semifinal after Miller beat Dorcas Dickinson 6-2 6-2 and Hughns defeated Miss Lisa Spilman 8-3 6-3. No women’s doubles matches were played. Mrs Newton Thomas and Dorcas Dickinson won by default.

Lawrence Staith Parkersburg Herman Bennett Charleston Kaester Colville Evérett Perkins Montgomery Sam Cohn Beckley Eddie Alcorn Aubrey Smith Charles Gore Herman DeVal W. B. Harris Margaret Miller Hugus Ann Miller Myre Ke Ugus Wheeling Misa Miller Dorcas Dickinson Hughns Lisa Spilman Newton Thomas South Charleston Mise Dickinson Lacy Newberry Miriam Carroll

Deputy Arrested In Strangulation Case in Maine

Oxford county grand jury indicts former Deputy Sheriff Francis M. Carroll for murder in the death of Dr. James G. Littlefield and his wife in South Paris. Paul N. Dwyer, once linked to the crime, serves a life sentence after pleading guilty last year. Dwyer allegedly confessed to involvement as authorities uncover letters harmful to Carroll. Trial set for July 22 as officials pursue the case.

South Paris James G. Littlefield Oxford County Grand Jury Francis M. Carroll Paul N. Dwyer Carroll Barbara Dwyer South Arlington N. J Dr. Littlefield Ralph M. Ingalls F. Francis Ingalls Dwyer Carroll Littlefield Doy Francis M. Carrol Carrol

Motive for murder tied to Paris meeting ends in death

Spectable citizens of Paris discuss a murder motive as Dr. Littlefield, Francis M. Carroll, and Paul Dwyer meet at the Dwyer home on an October night. The state argues Carroll killed the physician, not Dwyer, while investigators link letters cited by Ingalls to a morals charge against Carroll.

Paris Littlefield Francis M. Carroll Paul Dwyer Dwyer Ingalls Carroll

Alleged Forger Held Under $1,000 Bond by Savage

C A Peters charged with check forgery at Bank of Danville in Boone county was released under $1,000 bond in intermediate court pending September hearing. Bill Holley of Charleston pleaded guilty to attempted automobile larceny and received 12 months in jail. A C Walker pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Bruce Snodgrass with sentence to be set in September. Damon Landle found guilty of assault and battery on W W Rhodes. disposition set for July 9.

C. A. Peters Danville Boone County Bill Holley Charleston D. Jackson Savage A. C. Walker Bruce Snodgrass Damon Landle W.W. Rhodes

Church Events Highlight Local Faith Activities

The First M. E. Church South Woman's Foreign Missionary Society hosts a bake sale at the Diamond department store opening at 10 a.m. A revival at the Church of God Mission on 15 East Washington Street features Rev. H L Patrick and Rev. H E Pauley. Ward Community Church holds a children's day program at 9:45 a.m. with Mrs James Blount, Mrs Brooker Woodrum and Mrs W H Cobb in charge. Nezarine Church's young people's class hosts a Wiener roast at Ward. Spring Fork and Eskdale Pilgrim Holiness churches plan a joint meeting at 2:39 p.m. tomorrow at the Eskdale church. Calvary Baptist plans dedication services for a stand of Christian and American flags presented to mothers of the church, unveiled by two mothers, in the morning.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. EB. Church South Diamond Department Store Church of God Mission Washington H L. Patrick H. E. Pauley Gelisis Ward Community Church James Blount Brooker Woodrum W. H. Cobb Spring Fork Eskdale Eskdale Church Calvary Baptist Church Mothers of the Church

Roosevelt to Press Purge of Anti New Deal Forces

President Roosevelt plans continued anti New Deal purges ahead of Democratic primaries, aiming to back loyal New Dealers like Bulkley Barkley Duffy and McAdoo while keeping a blacklist of several senators. An executive order bans civil service workers from political activity as discussions shift to New York and national gubernatorial bets.

Washington INS Roosevelt Geo James A. Farley New York Ohio Kentucky Oklahoma Wisconsin California Robert J. Bulkley Alben W. Barkley Ebner Thomas Ryan Duffy Willian Gibbs McAdoo Mullard John J. Bennett Brooklyn Herbert H. Lehman Senate Royal S. Copeland Warner Gath Farley Robert F. Wagner New Deal Wagner Albany Supreme Court Benjamin ©. Cardozo

British Ship Sunk Off Valencia Amid Insurgent Bombing

Dispatches from Barcelona report another British merchant ship was bombed and sunk by a Spanish Insurgent warplane off Valencia. The captain of Linaria claimed the vessel flew the Union Jack and bore the name Sanuk, not listed in Lloyds. Meanwhile Franko’s drive toward Valencia faced delays as government defenses slowed advances and insurgents surrounded Sarrion near Teruel.

Hendaye Fron‘fier CINS Barcelona Linaria Valencia Sanuk Lloyd's Maritime Register Francisco Franko Sarrion Teruel

Pink marble fountain for man and beast approved for Burnham park

Chicago officials announce bids for a Pink marble drinking fountain at Burnham park along Lake Michigan funded by David Wallach's 1894 bequest of 5000 dollars. Accrued interest has raised the total to 14000 dollars.

Chicago Burnham Park Lake Michigan David Wallach

Births in Charleston General Hospital Found Two Daughters

Mr and Mrs Harry Radcliffe of Hickory road announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Sue on June 23 at Charleston General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clinton Morgan of Widen announce the birth of a daughter Thursday at Charleston General Hospital.

Harry Radcliffe Hickory Road Sandra Sue Charleston General Hospital Clinton Morgan of Widen

Obituary notices and services listed for several locals

Obituary items for Frank J. Lambert Jr., Brady E. Marshall, Frank Ray Farmer, Maj. James A. Shewey, Mrs. Effie M. Caruthers, Mrs. Nevie Davis, Mrs. Mary Lovena Johnson and others recorded. Rites set at Griffithsville Baptist Church Winfield Dry Branch cemetery Sissonville and Gamoca from Griffithsville to Charleston area veterans and families mourn. Funeral times 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. today with officiating ministers and local cemeteries named.

Frank J. Lambert, Jr Frank J. Lambert Jr Frank Lambert Griffithsville Huntington Hospital Griffithsville Baptist Church Howard Jackson Charleston Griffith Cemetery Frank Say Farmer Charles Arnold Dry Branch Baptist Church Frank Ray Farmer Frank Farmer Dry Branch Cemetery

Vandenberg Defends Budget Balance Over Pump Priming

Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg told a Grand Rapids crowd that pump priming can yield only a temporary wealth boost and warned against extravagant spending. He urged balancing budgets, thrift, and honest math, while defending business against overreach and calling for fair labor rights and cautious measures to curb waste and exploitation.

Grand Rapids Mich Arthur H. Vandenberg R-Mich Michigan Bankers’ Association Vandenberg

Charleston Merchant John J. Young Dies in California

John J. Young 79 a longtime Charleston merchant died yesterday in Seal Beach California at his home with his wife Mrs Clara Young Price. He retired two years ago due to ill health after operating meat shops at several locations in Charleston his last business on Washington Street. He is survived by his daughter and three sons Albert and Joe Young of Charleston and John Young of Seal Beach. Funeral arrangements were pending that night.

John J. Young Charleston Clara Young Price Seal Beach Calif Mr. Young

Harvard Crew Suffers Third Consecutive Yale Defeat

Harvard Crew suffers its third straight loss to Yale over three years. British Open golf matches through the finals are set at 18 holes each.

Yale

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