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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

5

Recount in May 12 Primary To Resume In Court

The county court plans to resume the May 12 primary recount after the state supreme court allowed an appeal demanding bond guarantees. Attorneys for Brawley de Gruyter Melton said cash shares of daily costs are ready. several candidates remain listed for recounts with nine o clock apportionment expected.

State Supreme Court A. H. Toothman Toothman D. Earl Brawley J. A. deGruyter, Sr Justice of the Peace W. E. Melton Te Fourt Brawley Mr. de Gruyter Samuel B. Chilton Charles C. Morris L L. Cavender Gladys Melton W. A. Melton John Melton James Melton Fanny Melton Ethel Darien Corda Bailey Josephine Chatfield Beulah Atkins Lee Griffith C. H. Walton G. RK. Conner J. L. Phillips Vada Webb Ernest Anderson D. F. Stonestreet

Firemen Abandon Search For Body In Kanawha River

City firemen halted efforts to recover a man reportedly drowned near the wharf boat in the Kanawha River after receiving only a single tip of a splash and a shout. They expressed doubt anyone was in the water and concluded the search.

City Kanawha

Commissioner Authorizes Dividend at Hamlin Bank

George Ward state banking commissioner authorized a five percent dividend for depositors of Farmer and Merchants bank at Hamlin. The payout, totaling 4,733, will raise cumulative to 15 percent and occur within a few days. Ward travels to Philadelphia for the Democratic national convention with several state officials already there.

Farmer ‘and Merchants Bank Hamlin George Ward Luota Ward Philadelphia Kump Holt K. B. McLaughlin Agriculture C. Worrell Juty B. C. Kelly The Liquor Commission

Huntington Woman Named Control Board Secretary

Huntington resident Miss Virginia Wallis was named acting secretary to the state board of control, succeeding Mrs. Lois Smith. Wallis had served as secretary to board president James A. Chambers, who resigned in May. Mrs. Smith stepped down about a week ago.

Virginia Wallis Huntington State Board of Control Lois Smith Wallis James A. Chambers Smith

Weather Bureau Reports Greater Drought Damage

Weather Bureau from Parkersburg reports intensified drought impact across the state with unusually high sunshine and scarce stock water in many areas as the week ends Tuesday.

Weather Bureau Department of Agriculture Parkersburg

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