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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1941

Page

5

Mad Slayer Terror Grips Seattle as Manhunt Expands

Seattle police and a 150-man posse hunted a mad slayer who killed his fourth victim in two days. The latest victim was Blanche Link, 43, a hotel telephone operator attacked after dismounting from a bus near Alderwood Manor. Her death was noted by her 9-year-old son, with authorities reporting multiple broken ribs and a fatal choke hold. The public fledstores fearing weapon shortages as authorities covered the county with officers on duty.

Seattle Washdune Alderwood Manor Everett Blanche Link Link Otta H. Mittlestadt

46 Strikers Receive Fines and Jail Terms

Martinsburg reports fines and jail terms for 48 Interwoven Stocking company workers who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor indictments tied to a five week strike. Forty six fined 50 dollars plus costs, two fined 25 dollars. Forty received suspended nine month sentences. eight ordered to serve immediately. Fines and costs totaled 310 dollars. bonds posted for suspended cases. One defendant, Dennis Hanshew, pleaded not guilty and stands trial. Bomb splinters mentioned as unrelated UK note.

Martinsburg Dennis Hanshew

Moscow Radio Plays U. S. Patriotic Songs

In New Fork on June 24 NBC reported Moscow radio aired patriotic tunes including Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and other American and Scotch songs.

Moscow U. S New Fork Columbia NBC

Interim Group Sets Monday Meeting on Safety and Land Laws

The legislative interim committee will meet next Monday to study stronger mine safety laws compulsory automobile liability insurance and revisions to delinquent land laws. Senate President Randolph and House Speaker Arnold co chair the panel and will receive a preliminary report from university instructors led by Dr. Frasure. Members include Senators Hussion Vickers Young and delegates Alltop Ross Casto and Mrs. Walker.

Senate Byron B. Randolph House Malcolm Arnold Carl Frasure Wood Nell Walker Fayette

Drum Major Love Story Opens On Page 9

Vida Hurst crafts a first run romance and adventure in a drum major love tale. The Charleston Gazette features a new serial that follows heartbeats and parade steps as the story unfolds today on page 9.

Vida Hurst

South Charleston Garden Club Tour and Meetings

Members of the Jefferson Park Garden club toured gardens of Mrs. J C Salmons Mrs C T Mills Mrs Nelson Stoops and Mrs W E Kent then met Monday night at Mrs Thomas Baldwins on Washington avenue Present were Mesdames C W Eichhorn Andrew Thailing Virgil Tilton Thomes Williams and H L Gibson A silver tea will be held Friday 7 to 11 p m at Mrs EB Chiltons home The Red Cross workers met at Mrs H L Thornburgs Forest circle and other social group meetings were noted with plans for a hay ride and a wool purchase drive for two againts Monday night at Mrs George Delaforge on Tenth Avenue Miss Anna Ravick supervised the Red Cross group next meeting at Mrs Vernon Nichols Rosemont avenue Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meet at Mrs R A Ford Mrs John Rumbaugh and Mrs D M Pence Weekly Methodism study at Mrs J Marion Bailey home Circle meetings and a South Charleston Community Civic Council meeting with nominating committee report July 22 discussed along with De free of Honor Protective association Kanawha lodge No 76 annual banquet at New Ching Charleston with members present

Jefferson Park J. Marion Bailey Young Peoples Division St. Paul's Red Cross George Delaforge Tenth Avenue Anna Ravick Vernon Nicholson Rosemont T. Fudge Roy H. Arthur Margaret Delforge Gladys M. Price de Free of Honor Protective Assection Kanawha Lodge No. 76 4. R. Robertson Tremont Street Charleston Frank Rogers W. BR. Branscome Clay Wick Nell Richardson J. M. Pennell Una Robertson Sala Aa Ng

Quanah Cover To Honor Miss Pharr And Society Ladies

Covers will be laid for Miss Pharr and Mesdames Allen Brown Hugh Hunter Mary J. Smith George Leslie J Hi Orr C C Pharr jr Bruce Thompson Ben Londeree R G Skinner the Misses at a social event in Quanah Texas with several local dignitaries expected to attend.

Quanah Tex Miss Pharr Mesdames Allen Brown Hugh Hunter Mary J. Smith George Leslie J. Hi Orr Jr Bruce Thompson Ben Londeree R. G. Skinner

Godless Men Are Blamed For Strife

More than 100000 Catholic pilgrims gathered in St Paul to open the ninth National Eucharistic congress. Cardinal Dougherty led pontifical mass as Archbishop Stritch warned that those who violate God's laws cause world strife and economic ills. Children’s day will feature a 15000 voice choir, with Archbishop Mooney and Archbishop Spellman to preach.

ST. Paul Minn INS Samuel A. Stritch Chicago Dennis Cardinal Dougherty Congress Edward Mooney Detroit Francis J. Spellman New York

Italy Forbids Yanks To Leave Boundaries

Rome announces a Fascist decree effective immediately barring all Americans from leaving Italy. The order, issued in retaliation to U S travel restrictions, binds U S citizens to stay within Italian borders as tensions rise between Rome and Washington.

Italy Rome INS Washington U. S

Parkersburg Civil War Veteran Satow Dies at 93

William E. Satow, longtime West Virginia Grand Army of the Republic leader and one of Wood County’s last Civil War veterans, died in a Parkersburg hospital at age 93. A German immigrant who served in Co E, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, he was wounded at Sailor’s Creek and kept a bullet near his heart. He remained active in GAR affairs and planned to help choose the 1942 encampment site with Department Commander A. T. McMurray.

Parkersburg William E. Satow West Virginia Department of the Grand Army of the Republic Satow Wood County GAR DU. S Germany Satan Clarksburg

State Planning Board To Meet Again Today

The state planning board meets for its second session at 10 a.m. in the board of public works room to draft a long-range program for major improvements to natural and artificial resources. Dean R. Orion of West Virginia University chairs the meeting, with seven ex-officio officials and appointees like John T. Sydnor, Patrick D. Koonts, Dr. Emil M. Sunley, and Van A. Bittner in attendance.

State Planning Board R. Orion West Virginia University Board of Public Works John T. Sydnor Omar Logan County Patrick D. Koonts Charleston Emil M. Sunley University van A. Bittner

Huntington Woman Replaces Mrs Ford Appointment

Huntington woman Helen Walburn named to head the state Toad information department by Road Commissioner Ernest L. Bailey. She succeeds Lois Ford of Charleston who has led the department since 1934, with the change effective July 1.

Helen Walburn Huntington State Toad Commission Department of Information Ernest L. Bailey Lois Ford Charleston Ford

Church Revival and Local Socials Highlight Weekend

Evangelist Charles C. Waterman of Pasadena is leading a revival at Wesleyan Methodist mission near St Albans. The Em manuel Baptist young people's choir held a Rock Lake swimming party Friday with numerous attendees listed. A St Matthew's Episcopal bridge party is set for this evening at Mrs Frank Cox's Holly and Myrtle home. Rev Herman Mees Meyer attends the eastern district Lutheran church convention in Kyrone Pa with Valparaiso Lutheran president C P Kreizmann slated as principal speaker.

Charles C. Waterman Pasadena Calif Wesleyan Methodist Mission St. Albans Young People’s Choir Emmanuel Baptist Church Rock Lake Iva Lee Robson Edith Sayre Wilma Jeanne Amick Katherine Daust Glendall Goodall Tane Lee Atkinson Dorothy Clendenin Virginia Cannon Margaret Sue Radford Evelyn Ferrell Peggy Gillispie Joy Bogress Betty Hammack Mary Jo Joyce Ann Cannon Ana Ruth Jackson Dolly Hodges Betty Wolfe Mary Ann Frey Jeanne Griffith Kathryn Williams Frances Cundiff Kyra Ste Cannon Betty Gillispie R. C. Cannon Pat Durham Kenneth Amick Maurice Dosier John Fréderick Glover Herman Landers Robert Gentry Jobie Hammack Clovis Karrell Hartley Ronald Smith Fred Glover, Jr St. Matthew's Protestant Episcopal Church Frank Cox Holly and Myrtle Roads Herman Mees Meyer St Paul's Lutheran Church American Lutheran Church Grier Girls School Kyrone C. P. Kreizmann Valparaiso Lutheran University Valparaiso Ind

Twin Boys Born at McMillan Hospital to Dendurenl Family

A report lists multiple newborns including twin boys born Monday at McMillan hospital to Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Dendurenl of 427 Highland Avenue South Cf Charleston. Other births include a daughter at St. Francis hospital to Albert Dery at 5602 Indiana Avenue S E and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Sie Tully of St Albans at St. Francia hospital.

McMillan Hospital M. S. Dendurenl Highland Avarine South Cf Charleston St. Francis Hospital Albert Dery Indiana Avenue S. E Sie Tully St .Albans St. Francia Hospital Everett Z. Miley Belle Walter Ashworth Bownemont Kanawha Valley Hospital Salvation Army Hospital Forrest King Broad Street Dunbar

Obituary for Elizabeth Conley and J M McGurl

Mrs Elizabeth Conley 85 died at home on Price's court leaving husband Thomas son Ezra and daughter Mery all at home Body in Cunningham mortuary pending arrangements. J M McGurl former resident of 1227 Elmwood Avenue and Charleston rodee 202 died at 730 PM in Minersville PA funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Elizabeth Conley Price's Court Thomas Conley Ezra Mery Cunningham Mortuary JM. McGarl J. M. McGurl Elmwood Avenue Charleston Rodee 202 B. P.O Minersville

Ann Pharr to Be Guest of Honor at Luncheon

Mrs. Larry David, the Misses Mary Jo Smith and Agnes Fox will host a luncheon Saturday afternoon at Wren's Nest to compliment Miss Ann Pharr, bride-elect of Rev. Jack Tilden Goodykoontz of the area.

Larry David Mary Jo Smith Agnes Fox Wren's Nest Ann Pharr Jack Tilden Goodykoontz

Simple dandruff remedy with Listerine antiseptic bath

A historical ad describes dousing scalp with full strength Listerine antiseptic twice daily for dandruff. It claims 76 percent showed complete disappearance or improvement in symptoms within a month, noting a clinical test and benefits of massaging the scalp.

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