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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1935

Page

2

Traffic Survey Project Favored by Charleston Safety Council

A special committee led by Mayor D. Boone Dawson will appoint a traffic survey team for Charleston. The Charleston safety council adopted a constitution and by-laws and announced several standing committees. The council will support traffic safety enforcement and education with a 25 member limit and monthly meetings.

Charleston D. Boone Dawson the Safety Council C. W. Martin C. R. Morgan A. Pierce Stawner Robert KR. Buford W. P. Black H. A. Cooper M.S. Aldrich R. E O'Connor Philip M. Conley J. L. McLane Philip M. Contey T.J. Kirwin F. H. Gibson R. A. Robertson G. T. Swain M. S. Aldrich T. J Kirwin Robert L. Smith Philip M. Conney C. F. Young Dr. RK. Buchaft A. £. Hardy S. P. Pufer R. £. O'Connor Fiem Hanna J. L. Me- the Meyer

Tennis India seeks funds to grow the sport nationwide

The All India Lawn Tennis Association appeals for funds to develop tennis in India. It aims to hire renowned international coaches, send loans abroad to America Europe and Australia, and promote interprovincial contests within the country.

Calcutta all-India Lawn Tennis Association India America Europe Australia

Nitro News Mix Covers Parties Games And Baseball Plans

Frank Woods hosts a birthday gathering at the Viscose Intake for Carl Nelson Bender with guests including Charles Keith Jones Baron Jones Thomas Hayes and many others. The Viscose baseball team to face Charleston Tigers in a double header at Valley Bell park while Nitro hosts a July 4 double header. Several locals attend parties travel to Cincinnati and New York. others remain ill or hospitalized including veterans and students with scattered notes on nearby events and people.

Frank Woods Carl Nelson Bender Charles Keith Jones Baron Jones Thomas Hayes Gerald Walker Mex Galloway Bobby Galloway Richardson Hutchison Harold Carr Louia Clayton Pettit Dennis Vandal Kenneth Lawson Robert Shamblin James Marshall Dennis Lyons Peter Kriner William Kautz Orman Bush Charles Es. Richard Them& Williard Whittington Farley Jarvis Mitchell R. Williard Cromley Harrison Rexeroad O'Dell Hudnall Donegan Nitro J. W. Whittington Decatrsinks Street Nigl Noring Norma Lee Rayadeen Sylvester Erma Lee Estep Ann Francis Peck Jeanne Steere Marion Wright Doris Brace Crystal Little Betty Sturgeon Suzanne Witty Norma Whittington Margaret Clayton Jay McGill Ronald Burnett Hugh Gatens Curtiss Brewer William Wintz Dennis

Eight Forty and Eight candidates wrecked at Legion Hall initiation

Eight candidates including five Charleston men were initiated in a Forty and Eight wreck ceremony at the American Legion hall on Haig Street. Huntington ex servicemen conducted the event with a locomotive gag and paraded in the business district. Authorities say the gavel from a Chesapeake and Ohio engine will be used at the national Legion convention in St Louis.

Legion Hall Charleston Forty and Eight American Legion Hall Haig Street France Huntington Huntington Vuiture Chesapeake and Ohio Railway The American Legion St Louis Claude L. Smith St Albans West Virginia Legion J. F. Whitehouse R. J. Riersoux Nicholas of Marcelle Sam Fixler Edward G. Smith John R. Colton Rensford Reyd Hanson Clendenin Fristram Colcord Whitesville

Local Birthdays and Notices Highlight Charleston Figures

The Gazette salutes Charles D. Giles on his birthday, noting his 17 years with Pure Oil at Cabin Creek and his Gile Beauty Salon. It also mentions his family roots, clubs, and past roles while listing related civic and social notices including a 1988 marriage, camp roles, and a local funeral update.

Charles D. Giles Pure Oil Company Cabin Creek The Gazette Capitol Street Mr. Giles D. M. Giles Eleventh Avenue South Charleston Charleston Kanawha Flying Club Werle Farm Pinch Giles Giles Vagabonds

West Side Saints Convalesce After Dental Clinic

Todd, Mrs F L Averd and others in West St Albans recover at home after ten teeth were removed at Charleston General hospital. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church South planned a Bible study on Tuesday at 9 am with Dr H Malcolm Sturm leading a discussion titled What Alcohol Is and What It Does. Luncheon to follow in the church basement. C P Guice left for Camp Chief Logan Friday where he has served as a member of the senior crew.

Community notices and softball league schedule update

Local residents attend visits and gatherings across Charleston Kanawha Terrace and Madison with several relatives from Terra Alta. The Sunshine sewing club met at Mrs George Sterns on Eighth Avenue. A softball league schedule for the second half lists games from June to August including DeLuxe C and O Johnson Dyer and American Legion with dates and matchups. Wales population figures include Welsh only and bilingual speakers in a demographic note.

Sixth Avenue Loyd Stewart Dorothy Jane Charleston Leta Lydick Terra Alta W. H. Hofer M.T. Burns G. Morrison George Stern Eighth Avenue Sunshine Sewing Club W. H. Jacobs Kelley Dawson DeLuxe Dyer Cox American Legion Johnson ReLuxe O. Ve Legion C. End O JS. Kesterson Third Avenue Coffman Bible Methodist Episcopal Church South

Exploding Cracker Welcome Delights Illinois House Visitor

Springfield June 29 Exploding fire crackers shaped as a dancer greeted Sally Rand as she entered the Illinois house of representatives. Speaker John Devine warned of arrest for riotous disturbance while Rand drew attention amid pending legislation.

Springfield Tminois House of Representatives John Devine Miss Rand Devine

Pardoned Prisoners Released by Governor Kump

Governor F G Kump pardoned six Kanawha county jail inmates who had been arrested in raids on alleged gambling establishments. The released men were Millard Henry Enoch Wilts Henry Meirman R B Straley F Straley and Rolly Burdette.

F. G. Kump Kanawha County Millard Henry Enoch Wilts Henry Meirman R. BE. Straley F. Straley Rolly Burdette

Pension Group to Meet in Municipal Courtroom

The West Virginia Pension and Protective Association will hold a meeting this afternoon at two o'clock in the municipal courtroom, announced president William J. Howell yesterday.

West Virginia Pension and Protective Association Wiliam J. Howell

West Virginia Engineers Approved as Qualified Register Members

The state registration board for professional engineers approved numerous engineers as qualified to register in West Virginia. Names include Charles R. Nuzum Romney D. Shock Harrisville S A Stratford Justice P A Wadsworth C Le Churchi Judson Bonsall F B McClure R A Seepe Wintres A B Crooks H Kelley Ry D Brown H Oiprinkie Ry Gronquist H F Kramer E W Chidester Kingwood C P Patton F C Dutton N W French V Young J B Ferguson C E Pauley Ward J W Child Gilliam F C Davis Clendenin T J Jackson O G Crow R H Thorn C A Branham A V Blond A J Foy C M Glisan W C Fisher J B Goddard C F Smith Charlestars. Board members present were Owen M. Jones Glen Ferris Ira F. Davis Huntington H W Thrasher Clarksbay W W Hodge Morgantown H Venable Charleston.

West Virginia Caldwell Gaxley Bridge Charles R. Nuzum Romney Shock Harrisville S. A. Statford Justice P. A. Wadsworth C. le Churchi FE. Α Selby Clarksburg Judson Bonsall F. B. McClure R. A. Seepe Win Hagerstown C. E. Pauley Ward J. W. Child Gilliam F.C. Davis Clendenin T. J. Jackeson O. G. Crow Bluefield R. H. Thorn Princeton C. A. Branham A. ©. V. Blond A. J. Foy C. M. Glisan Wm. C. Fisher J. B. Goddard C. F. Smith Charlestars Owen M. Jones Glen Ferris Ira F. Davis Huntington H. W. Thrasher Clarksbay W. W. Hodge Morgantown H. Venable Charleston

Barrass Family Host Birthday Dinner for Ralph Ketter

Mr and Mrs J B Barrass of Washington street hosted a birthday dinner honoring their son Ralph Ketter. Guests included Miss Betty Coleman and Mr and Mrs C A Hosey of Charleston, Mrs Euntce Guckert and Mrs Ethel Conner of Marietta Ohio, Mr and Mrs S D Boner of Chicago, Mr and Mrs Victor Burns of Richmond Virginia, and Miss Ethel Matheny of Taldwell Ohio.

J. B. Barrass Washington Street Ralph Ketter Betty Coleman C. A’ Hosey Charleston Euntce Guckert Ethel Conner Marietta S. D. Boner Chicago Victor Burns Richmond Ethel Matheny Taldwell

Fire Leaves Family Of Eight Destitute

A Nanilla Putnam County home owned by Frank White was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. All furnishings burned and eight children left destitute. neighbors seek donations to aid the family. White works for United Fuel Gas Company.

Frank White Nanilla Putnam County White United Fuel Gas Company

West Side Club Meeting At Mrs. Whaley Home

West Side Club No 52 Degree of Honor met yesterday at Mrs Walter Whaley's Pennsylvania Avenue home. Twenty five members attended. Gertrude Williams won the raffle box. Arrangements were late for a weiner roast.

West Side Walter Whaley Pennsylvania Avenue Gertrude Williams

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