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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
3
City Detective Lieut. E. C. Bourne gains some fame as a radium sleuth after recovering $2,000 worth of radium for Dr. J. Ross Hunter, found in a trash barrel following a June 15 loss reported on the 17th. Previously he recovered a larger radium supply from a Mountain State hospital sewer last winter.
Parole officials reported a jury that convicted Herman Casey of second degree murder five years ago signed a mercy recommendation and agreed to petition for parole after five years. The jurors, who had originally agreed to a murder verdict with mercy, sent a letter seeking Casey's parole, with a decision expected in weeks.
J Leonard Gates of Columbia boulevard photographer sues H O Ward and others of Charleston for $40,000 in common pleas court alleging a broken leg and injuries after being struck by a Ward car in March at the intersection of Virginia Street and Tennessee Avenue.
Fire started in Henry Austin home in Chesapeake destroying three houses and scorched two others yesterday morning. Firefighters arrived too late to help. Henry Bennett and R L Jennings families occupied the other razed residences.
Dr L L Belcher of Welch was elected president of the state board of dental examiners yesterday at the state house. Dr H C Hill of Charleston was named secretary treasurer. The board will examine 17 dentistry applicants and four dental hygienists, with results due in two weeks. Other members include Dr H A Erwin of Hurricane, Dr Nathan del Barnard of Morgantown and Dr J H Mayo of Buckhannon.
City Manager M. R. Mathews will open bids at 10 a m July 11 for furnishing and equipment of the municipal auditorium. Purchases include 1100 balcony seats 1000 lower floor chairs carpeting drapes curtains and stage rigging.
Charleston firefighters answered their third such call in two days retreating a fire at 815 Indiana Avenue caused by a shorted motor in an electric refrigerator. They pulled the plug and the blaze stopped.
Q Are paper garment bags and cardboard boxes satisfactory for storing woolens A Yes if clothing is absolutely free from eggs and larvae of moths The bag or box must be tightly sealed so that no moths can possibly get in Q Which foods are classified as acid and nonacid in canning A Acid foods are fruits tomatoes pickled beets ripe pimientos and rhubarb The nonacid foods include all other vegetables such as asparagus peas beans and corn and also meats and poultry Q Why is it harmful to eat pork during the summer months A It is not harmful and there is no reason why pork cannot be eaten all the year round if it is carefully selected and properly cooked
Parkersburg police consider fingerprinting all renters at the bicycle stand after a surge in thefts. Lieut. Floyd H. Dugan says tagging unknown clients would ease workload as officers track down each report and uncover disassembled bikes sold for parts.
Chauncey Orrington Legg of Charleston filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in district court. Liabilities are listed at 3158.90 dollars while assets total 154 dollars.
The U S coal reserves as of June 1 are the smallest since 1933 aside from that year, with bituminous stockpiles at 40.5 million tons on April 1, 31.75 million by May 1, and further declines by May 13. Compared to last year, industrial consumer stocks are down 19 percent and retail dealer stocks 48.2 percent.
LAPEER Mich June 26 Prosecutor Thomas C Taylor said he has opened a one man grand jury inquiry into marital affairs of two Columbiaville families. He reports wives of George Davis 42 and Clarence Jones 47 agreed to exchange places and split 14 children evenly with seven each.
A Manila Daily Bulletin quote from a Royal Navy officer aboard the British steamer Anking says if war reaches the Far East Britain would retreat to Singapore rather than defend Hongkong. He notes Britain can only retreat beyond Singapore and pledges to stand or fall in defending Singapore, while doubting any hostile power will attack it.
Members and friends of the Glenwood Players were entertained yesterday by Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy S. Montague at Montledge on Coal River summer camp. Games were played and refreshments served with numerous couples and guests in attendance.
About 50 members of the Junior Car Club of Great Britain plan a New York Chicago tour Friday with a stop at Charles ton and a visit to White Sulphur Springs on Thursday, according to yesterday’s report.
A group of individuals including Anita Lois Hicks LeRoy Montague Jr Diane Montague all of Charleston Master Mack Broadus of Hopemont and Katherine Simms of Huntington are identified in the report.
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