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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

2

Atkins Funeral To Be Held Today

Funeral services for Joseph Atkins, 40, deputy assessor for Kanawha County, who died yesterday at his home on Riverside Drive after an extended illness, will be held at Seb EL Crowe, pastor, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. The Mesonky edge Funeral Directors in charge. Atkins was born in Marmet and lived his life in Kanawha County. He was a member of Malden Lodge A F and A M, Miz Tyrion Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Mason, Ka siawha Commandery No 4 Knights Templar, and Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston. He also belonged to the First M B Church, South. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mac Atkins. Honorary pallbearers listed. active pallbearers named.

Joseph Atking Kanawha County Riverside Drive Seb EL Crowe Wil Spring Hill Scales Ein Biaife Kanawha Malden Lodge A. F A. Miz Tyrion Royal Arch Biasona Knights Templar Beni Kedem Charleston Church South Mac Atkint Ross Surbough John Joseph Majone Patrick Beard O. E. Board Tates W. P. MacDermid Charles Wood BL C Nelms C. A. Ray Garland Witdnson Henry Bernecker EE Keadie A. A. Cox W. A. McMillen MM. I Mendeloff Callison J. Paul Rusk Chaslea Firown Garland Potter‘Smid Robert Thompson William J. Ecbadel Henry Donneally Allen ‘Harvey Rogers Rufinercher K. Edwards E.R Hert J. Hi Abbott Brooks Tallman I. F. Cunningham C. T. Brown Samuel Young John Campbell

Slayer of Girls Eludes Dragnet Across Coast

Police chased a suspect nicknamed Slayer of Girls after sightings of a braaped car with three girls aboard. The vehicle was seen in Inglewood on Saturday afternoon and later at a seaside location where the children's bodies were found yesterday afternoon.

Slayer of Girls Inglewood

Three Sentenced By Special Judge in Local Case

A special judge sentenced Theresss Monte on a charge of intceny of 84 dollars from Walter Boris. Contested to attempted breaking and entering of the Monres corporation store and theft of copper valued at 100 dollars, John Riddle was placed on probation for two years. Judge Lee ordered Riddle return to his Kentucky home.

Theresss Monte Walter_ Boris Monres Corporation John Riddle Lee Riddle Kentucky Ares

Capone Birthplace Probe Sparks Immigration Debate

A corrupted clipping discusses Capone birthplace in Sicily and a claim he was brought to America as a child. The piece suggests he may be labeled an alien and subject to deportation after long efforts to avoid removal. It notes San Francisco Bay as a context and hints at ongoing legal action.

Sicily America Caponur San Francisco Bay

Apartment Built On Unlucky Lot Sparks Financing Review

Ed H. Crouth, president of the company, announced plans to develop a site purchased from the original owner. Mrs. Nose, who obtained FHA funds for the project, faces potential sanction as the building design lists four apartments rather than three on the application.

Ed H. Crouth

Personal Notes From Regional Visits And Returns

Mrs Loyd Lowe has returned to Coca from Wildwood Florida where she was called by Mrs Myrtle Welch. Mr and Mrs H Varian of East Washington returned from a Newark New Jersey visit. Winchester Virginia and Boon Man attended the National Association of Retail Grocers convention in Boston. Mr and Mrs Hunter Purdie guests of Mrs Purdie’s sister Mrs E W Zilison of Washington Street return to Richmond Virginia.

Loyd Lowe Coca Wildwood Fla Myrtle Welch H. Varian East Washinngton Newark N. J Winchester Aind Boon Boston National Association of Retail Grocers Hunter Purdie Purdie Slater W. Zilison Washington Street H Purdie Edward Huband E. D Ellison Richmond, Va

Birth Announcements for Child of Mr and Mrs Skeen

Mr and Mrs Leslie Skeen of Youth avenue announced the birth of a son yesterday at their home in Me and Me as the parents of a son born at BfcMilim hospital Sal Adio ia's auto accident death Tl basariwa from 2100 in 1011 to approximately 30,000 in 1933.

Leslie Skeen Youth Avenue Cghla Cox Penns Aylvania Avenue BfcMilim Hospital Sal Adio Ia Basariwa

Express Agent Promoted At Charleston Agency Shift

The Railway Express agency here promotes C H Ellis after 12 years to head the Charlotte N C office. G H Sloope, formerly at Ashland Ky, will succeed Ellis here. Officials Berry and Vandenburg oversee the transfer and inspection. Charleston agency has shown 46 straight months of gains, with May shipments up 33 percent from a year ago. Sloope to assume charge. family to move to Charleston in August.

C. H. Ellis Railway Express Agency Charlotte N. C G. H. Sloope Ashland Ellis Sloope Express E.G. Berry Washington, D. C E. R. Vandenburg Richmond Charleston Lncal Vandenburg Berry Vandenbire Elis Elvic Shrine, Chamber of Commerce Flist M. FL Church South

Jury Indicts Irwin For Easter Sunday Murders

Irwin faces three indictments from a grand jury in General Sessions as prosecutors seek the death penalty. The cases accuse him of killing Veronica Gedeon and her mother and stabbing Frank Byrnes. Defense seeks delay. Irwin remains vocal yet controlled as proceedings proceed.

Irwin Leibowitz

Loved Girls Differently, Irwin's Confession Says

In this fourth installment Robert Irwin details conflicted loves for Veronica's slater, Ethel Kodner, Alice Ryan, and Allee Ryan in Chicago. He recalls engagements, poetry for Alice, and his obsession with Ethel, including a murder-orientated confession about Joe Rudner and Mrs. Gedeon while reflecting on Schopenhauer and a failed plan to marry the latter love.

Universal Service Robert Irwin Veronica Slater Alis Ethel Kodner Allee Ryan Chicago Hubert Irwin A. S New York Allce Ryan Trianon Ballroom Ethel Alice Schopenhauer Alec Irwin Joe Rudner Kudner Ahe Beesidi Ronnie Marlene Dietrich

Tax Dodgers Named in New York Investment Firms

Doherty, Sloan and others named in a New York investment business case. Fortas described deductions for operating a farm and country estate, a racing stable, and a $198,890 home. The Sloans claimed reductions for a personal holding company’s property valued over $1,000,000, with 12 holding companies involved. Fortas noted the 1934 revenue act aimed at curbing private capital accumulation but asked for further action. Individuals, aided by lawyers and consultants, continue to use corporate vessels to reduce taxes.

New York Raskeb Fortas Ross McManus Sloana Fortes Great Jeck Lit Merrill and Lynch

Caperton Named to Coal Board Post in District Seven

The board of administer district seven under the Guffey Coal act named W. G. Caperton of Charleston West Virginia as treasurer and A. L. Lynn of Washington secretary. P. M. Snyder of Mt. Hope West Virginia was named chairman. Temporary headquarters will be established in Washington. District seven covers West Virginia and Virginia.

Washington Board of Administer District Seven Guffey Coal Act W. G. Caperton Charleston W. Va A. L. Lynn P.M. Snyder Mt. Hope Wos West Virginis Virginia

Obituary notices from Charleston area death notices

Obituaries list multiple local death notices including Elizabeth Adkins Finn Rhoda Muse Otto Fazio Goldie Harper Fred Wiseman Ora Ann McMillion Ocie Moore Phyllis Brown Norman Coleman Jesse Pendleton and Pearl Saunders with funeral details, burial sites and attending directors. Names, ages, places and funeral homes mentioned for several individuals.

Crippled Cambria Steel Works After Johnstown Blasts

A pair of explosions at the Cambria works near Johnstown Pennsylvania disrupted two main water lines and halted operations for weeks. About 6000 workers faced layoff as repairs were planned, with governors and police investigating the incident and company crews mobilizing to replace damaged pipes and resume production.

Ime Allegheny Mountains Cambrix Works Inc Border Sam Sidney Evans Cambria Yoder Falls Border Dam Stony Creek William A. Clark Martin 3 Crowley Mit Mark Tima Steel Company Altes

DuPont Wedding Plans Involving Roosevelt Family

Ethel DuPont prepares to surprise her bridegroom as wedding events unfold at Little Christ church with Roosevelt family members arriving. The party includes James and John Roosevelt and Eliot Roosevelt. Sara Delano Roosevelt secures a hotel suite for the celebration day. The couple may honeymoon abroad.

Irenee du Pont Little Christchurch Roosevelts James Roosevelt John Boettiger John Roosevelt Eliot Roosevelts Fort Worth White House Sara Delano Roosevelt

Obituary notes for Saunders family members at home

Two sons Hansford and Franklin remain at home with one sister Edith Lachapelle of Glarsport Pa and one brother Elgin Saunders of Raymond City. The body was removed to the Noble Long funeral home.

Hansford Franklin Edith Lachapelle Glarsport Elgin Saunders Raymond City Noble Long Funeral Home

Johnson Funeral for Mrs. Howset S. Johnson in Charleston

Funeral services set for Mrs. Howset S. Johnson at 4 pm at her residence on Itanawha Street. She died Monday night at Union Memorial Hospital after two major operations. Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery conducted by Simpson Funeral Directors. Survived by three sons Charles Howard and Clarence and a brother Charles C. Lewis. The eldest Rudolph died years ago in Africa. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named from local doctors and officials.

Howset S. Johnson Itanawha Street Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore R. H. Merrill D. de Spring Hi Simpson Johnson Charleston First Presbyterian Church Edgewood Country Club Cone Charles Howard Clarence Johnson Charles C. Lewis Stacey Lawleburg Herbert A. Armstrong New York Rudolph Africa C. B. Peck Alexander, Jr Andrew A. Payne G. C. Schoolfield H. P. Brightwell H. B. Lewis Hugh Thompson D. B. Matthews John L. Dickenson C.C. Dickinson C. A Cabell P. W. Flournoy R. S. Spilman

Fast Radio Patrol Plan For Troopers Continued

The plan calls for a 24 hour station at Charleston with three to five district stations at strategic points. The department may hire licensed operators to staff transmitters as engineers work to locate transmitters amid reception barriers created by mountain shelves. Testing uses 250 500 and 1000 kilowatt transmitters to gauge best power for the terrain.

Charleston McGregor

FDR Attacks Extremists In Labor Dispute

President Roosevelt denounces Communist influence in the CIO and mining unions. He accuses leaders tied to John L Lewis of expelling Communist rivals and says Detroit’s unrest was fomented by Communists. He cites calls to purge the labor movement of Communist elements.

John L. Lewin Rep. Hoole Michigan CIO Lewis Detroit Labor Movement Labor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atkins Capone C. 1 Atty Dodge Atty. Leibowitz Alabama Scottsboro Rockland State Hospital Uoc Frederic Wertham Fellevue Hospital Dist Grand Jury Joseph Kudner Bea Judge Allen Harry Gedean Jorseph Gedean Syl Eshel Gedean Ike Gedeon Weill Mrs. Gedeon Mrs. Gedean Fifty- Third Street Pier Conlon Doherty Sloan Caperton Coal Board Eizabeth Adkins Finn Elizabeth Adkins Mamia Hall Randolph Street Adkins South Ulls Owen and Barth Dmre Rhoda Muse Simpson M. E H. A. Green Harden and Harden Otto Faslo Otto Fazio Coal Tiver Lower Falls Sacred Heart Church Thomas Ferrie Burles Mt Olivet Misa Goldie Harper Ferlo Jarrett Memorial Church Elkview Burla Reamer Clendenin Fred Wiseman Eakin Lumber Company Sanderson Quick Church Quirk Cemetery Scales Funeral D. A. Hoeper Ora Ann McMillion Edwin L. Parson Tuppers Creek Elk Eden Cemetery Misa McMillion Ocie Moore Ocie Moors Gauley Bridge Gauley Bridge Methodist Church George M. Currys Montgomery Brown Phyllis R. Brown Russell Brown Sharples Norman Thomas Coleman Nat Coleman Margaret Street Johnson and Cunningham Mortuary Jesse W. Penditton Naomi Primitive Baptist Church Jesse W Pendleton Birch Street F. Robertson Pendleton Little Sandy Creek Lucille Lewis Walker B Ernest H. Pendleton Charles M. Pendleton Action Aubrey Bracken Ralph Dunnamore Henry Miller Hermon Desdorph John Hollandaworth Harold Tate Charley M. Pendleton Pearl Saunders Pearl Saunders Seventh Avenue Veterans Hospital Huntington Iona Lewis, Hubbard and Company Mesa Rosa Saunders Geneva Hetty Lee Destrica Call Scalea Funeral Home Bol and Ver Ambulance Service Brand Cleveland Downto Alayings Nober¢ Iewin Johnstown Ethel DuPont WCHS Paint & Glass Co Fdr Cmeiost Most Alzctant Hotel Canton, Ohio Market Street Canton Viking Grill Cockrell George Weydig Owe Alber JOMS Mortrerm Dadianapolie Dedlaia
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