Widow awarded 2500 in Moore estate case at Charleston
Judgeings by circuit court jury awarded Mrs. Odie Moore administratrix of Otis Moore’s estate $2,500 on a $10,000 suit against Charleston Finance Co Willard Madigan and R W Jackson. Deliberations lasted about an hour and a half. Moore said her husband killed himself after being beaten during a loan collection. Defendants testified self defense and described threats and a struggle before the gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odie Moore
Rockyfork
Otis Moore
Charleston Finance Company
Willard Madigan
R. W. Jackson
Wirs. Moore
Madigon
Jackson
Moore
Madigan
Madison
Portable Respirator Sought by Snite in Chicago
Fred Snite Jr the iron lung patient seeks a portable respirator to regain walking ability. He traveled from Dayton to try a lung developed by Dr Walter Simpson and the Ketterling Foundation at Miami Valley hospital. Snite, married to Teresa Larkin and father of one, hopes the new device will increase mobility despite paralysis since China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred Snite, Jr
Snite
Dayton
Walter Simpson
C. F.ketterling
Miami Valley Hospital
China
Young Suite
Teresa Larkin
New and Retiring Matrons in Eastern Star Ceremony
Mrs Roy L Smith was installed worthy matron of Charleston Chapter 88 Eastern Star with Mrs Hyman Galperin retiring. New officers inducted include Bent W Young as worthy patron Miss Margaret Cummings associate matron and Mrs Mae Atkins treasurer. Music by Mrs Nell Lowe and the chapter choir followed by a social hour hosted by Mr and Mrs Hyman Galperin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Smith
Charleston
the Eastern Star
Sarine Mosque
Hyman Galperin
Bent W. Young
Margaret Cummings
B. B. Evans
Mae Atkins
E. E. Snyder
Lorentz M. Steele
Elizabeth Stambaugh
H. A. Hetz
Marsha
Harry Davidson
Emma McConnell
Monte J. Kennedy
Nell Lowe
Politicians Guilty On Bribery Count
NEW YORK June 25 INS William H Mullens former assistant state comptroller and William Solomon Tammany district leader were found guilty of taking bribes from Burland Printing to win state contracts. They face up to 30 years and were jailed awaiting July 7 sentencing. Bribes totaled 28000 dollars during 1935 to 1937 linked to 750000 dollars in contracts. Defense argued the judge showed bias during jury instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
William H. Mullens
William Solomon
Tammany
Burland Printing Company
Mullens
Martin W. Littleton
Dental Examinations Close for Licenses in Charleston
The state board of dental examiners closed three days of exams for 21 dentistry licenses and 11 dental hygienist licenses. Examinations were held in the state senate chamber and Charleston High School with results due in a week. Dr Charles C Browning of Omar was elected president and Dr R H Davis of Clarksburg secretary. Other members present included Dr Henry C Hill of Charleston, Dr Nathaniel Barnard of Morgantown and Dr L L Beleh ec of Weich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Dental Examiners
State Senate Chamber
Charleston High School
Charles C.browning
Omar
R. H. Davis
Clarksburg
Henry C. Hill
Charlestnn
Nathaniel Barnard
Morgantown
L. L. Belehec
Weich
Missing salesman James Bowling feared dead by hitchhiker
James Bowling, 42, a traveling salesman of 300 Forest Avenue South Charleston, has been missing for a week. His wife told the state police she fears foul play by a hitchhiker. He is 3 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, wore a brown suit last seen in Huntington en route to Point Pleasant. A scar across his forehead, nose and lips stems from an old accident. The Bowling children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Bowling
Forest Avenue
South Charleston
Huntington
Point Pleasant
Bowllin
Auto Theft and Assault Near Sissonville Reported
State police seek two men who abducted Ransbottom on Washington Street and robbed him of his car and about ten dollars. One man lured him home Tuesday night, then the robbers directed him up Second Creek. The car stalled, he waited for water, and was struck with a stick causing severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Creek
Two Clubs Chartered In Charleston And Salem
A charter was issued yesterday to the Kanawha Industrial Union club of Charleston a non-profit social and fraternal group to foster fellowship among working classes and boost union membership Incorporators include Harold B Bias Robert C Dills E M Bott W A Crowley and W Weaver Egg Bess all of Charleston Also chartered was the Greendale Country club of Salem a non profit incorporated by Charles L Pearcy Jr Jules Falleur Delbert Flint and others of Salem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Industrial Union Club of
Charleston
Atain
Harold B. Bias
Robert C. Dills
E. M, Bott W. A. Crowley
W. Weaver Egg- Bess
Greendale Country Club of
Salem
Charles L. Pearcy, Jr
Jules Falleur
Delbert Flint
First Aid to Sore Eyes Lavoptik
A compact ad promising soothing relief for eye troubles with early success, claiming prompt relief for sore and irritated eyes from a product called Lavoptik. Distributed by druggists with layman friendly language.
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Schenles Distillers; Corporation
DR. Burl
Dorrit
Capital and
Quarrier Sie
Bilal
Grand Central
Pend
Bath
Park Ave
Oscar F. Banse
Wilson Furniture CO
D Street, South Charleston
Wilson Furniture Company
D Street
Ron and
And
Saene
Daintley
CBC
Marathon
Femneve
Penmey Ga
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