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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1925

Page

9

High Five Leaves for Tourney Defense at Huckhannon

The team enters final practice week under Coaches Ohley and Stark preparing to travel Thursday to Huckhannon for Friday and Saturday state tournament defense. Simma remains out with injuries, Barr is thriving at guard, O'Dell missed due to a cold, and Land battled a cold though practiced. Coaches have not finalized the squad lineup for the title defense.

Ohley Stark Huckhannon Itman Simma Tread Barr Asemes Donatl O'Dell GH Land

Ministers Dine in Volleyball Final

The Ministers' volleyball luncheon at the M C A on March 16 celebrated the Oyster League's close after three months. The winning team, led by E C Leonhart, included Carter, Thompson, Lilly, and Kemper. the losing team featured Smock, Williams, McKay, and Visor. Programs featured solos by Mrs Fitzwater and Cofford Holdren, with remarks by Dr Lilly and Dr Thompson. The Materiel League, named the Strawberry Shortcake League, will run weekly to May. Two new teams, Giants and Midgets, formed, with Smock and Gilly captains respectively. The new series begins Wednesday afternoon.

Ministers Elven T Oyster League Enor Guesis Toocheon C Leanhart Captatin Rt. Co Fitzwater R. W. Lilly Blessing B. P. Taylor Solo A. V. Fitswater Cofford Holdren E. Thompson Zemper Laonhart Williame Jong Achdule Giants Rev. Smock F Tha Midgeta C. McKay Smock R. C. Petregren E. C. Leonhart CN. Wi- Hama T. Denne Rev. Nickson FP. Taylor W. T. Carter O W. Gilly Bourterse T. T. Shepherd Hobe Hill Br. Zrambrunnen F. C. Brown E. W. Penny Biarla China

White Sulphur Springs March colony opens active season

The White Sulphur Springs March colony at Green Jokner grows quickly as spring activity increases. Notable arrivals include Nicholas Roosevelt and Mrs J West Roosevelt, Mr and Mrs J W Stafford with Miss Dorothy Stafford, Dr and Mrs KR L Barnes, E H White, and W D Martins Jr. Robert L Bacon travels from Washington for the month. Mina Valetta Wood of Charleston, W Va, passes through on her journey from Falm Beach.

Greenjokner Nicholas Roogevelt J. West Roosevelt J. W. Stafford Dorothy Stafford Baltimore Row KR. L. Barnes E. H. White W. D. Martins

State House Notary Publics and Charters Granted

Secretary of State George W. Sharp issued a notary commission to A. F. Gold of Mason and granted four powers of attorney to Loughlin Coal to Philip P. Steptos, Kern Sanitary Engineering to Glen Hunter, Calta Henderson Insurance to C. T. Dyer, and Volk Salea and Engineering to Pew Williamson. Visitors included Dr. Frank B. Trotter and Dr. George West Delhi among others. two fraternal charters were approved, The Son of Liberty and the Montomery-based Fairmont Industrial Corporation was formed with $100,000 capital.

George W. Sharp A. F. Gold Mason Mason County Loughlin Coal Company Philip P. Steptos Clarksburg Kern Sanitary Engineering Company Glen Hunter Morgantown Calta- Henderson Insurance Agency C. T. Dyer Montgomery Volk Salea and Engineering Company Pew Williamson Fairmont Frank B. Trotter West Virginia University George M. Ford State Department George West Delhi Concord State College Joan W. Davis West Virginia Collegiate Institute J. W. Moulds House of Representatives James McClung Summeraville George W United States Robinson M i. Hutchinson G. M. Alexander I. H. Rownd

Changes In Road Law Considered By Legislature

Joint house and senate committees on road safety discussed updates to statutes governing motor buses and taxicabs. After a two hour session no bill advanced, with Governor Gore hosting for dinner after reception by a West Virginia Bun association delegation.

House Senate Virginia Gore Executive Mansion Banders House of Delegates State Road Commission Hardiman Kee

Enrolment Surges at Calvary Church Training School

More than two hundred students enrolled yesterday in the Calvary Baptist church training program begun at 2 40 pm. Additional attendees expected today. Dr Clarence Kemper delivered the principal address at the closing session. Rev E W Halpenny and other leaders led sessions on education and religious instruction with a full slate of classes and a communal supper in the church basement. A large portion of enrollees are residents of nearby towns.

Calgary Baptist Church Clarence Kemper Kemper E. W. Halpenny FL. Grose South Charleston Avelock Arthur A. Smith Williamsport Jorna Wella Huntington Christ Stelton Roberts Philadelphia Seston The Calvary Baptist Church Eclock Violet W. Johnson Charleston Meme Brockway W. Hobart Hill Sheldon Roberts Pringelphia Thomas Young Montisomery Chelyan Clendenin Saint Albans Boomer Point Pleasant Dunbir B. Withers Parkersburg West Virginia Baptist Convention, HS General Assembly

Crossword Puzzle Clue Snippet Sparks Odd Wordplay

Fragment from a crossword puzzle column mentions a "RIP SNONTER" and clues about letter quality and rare terms like Etude in a cryptic tone. The readable portion hints at puzzle difficulty and the quirky phrasing of clues.

The Sacred Sertpe Hinges and Land Transfer Clues

A garbled list of terms hints at a glossary style page. It mentions transfers of land by price, water surrounding parcels, and phrases like extension of surface, conjunction, and estate corner. The text includes scattered references to color, colorization, and various odd spellings.

United Kingdom Brarot

Kistler Coal Company Files for Bankruptcy in Huntington

Kistler Coal Company of Kistler Logan County filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court here listing liabilities of about 464 590 21 and assets of roughly 587 114 27. Attorney Philly P Gibson cited low coal prices and weak markets as causes with Walter Cunningham and Frank Enulow of Huntington holding deeds of trust near 400 000. A hearing before referee John J Whitten is set in about two weeks.

Huntington Kistler Coa} Company Kistler Logan County United States District Court Philly P. Gihabn J.C. Miler Miller's Company Bengal Company Kistier Walter Cunningham Frank Enulow John J. Whitten Gibson

Deputies Seize Notable Copper Still in Piedmont Raid

Deputies Hex Davis and Lee Hager of Sheriff Massey’s office captured a model copper still on Piedmont road during a raid. The still, awaiting confiscation, is described as among the cleanest and most efficient seen by the sheriff’s forces. Also seized were John Hobard, Homer Cash, and others, who are held at the County Jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before Squire Twits for owning and operating a still.

Hex+Davis Lee Hager Massey Piedmont Road Hlabard John Cloxton Homer Cash Squire Twits

Central Junior Presents Sketch The Tables Turned

Central Junior presents The Tables Turned a brief Araietic sketch by the school dramatic club at the Friday afternoon parents meeting. Cast includes Robert Stebbins Katherine Pierson Ladd DeVan Billy Wertz Louise Kirkham directed by Mina Virginia Pugh and Ruth Holliday Mrs S A Moses presided in Mrs E M Keatlay’s absence.

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Edwin Sherwood Earns Eagle Scout Rank in Charleston

Edwin Sherwood thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Rhuel Sherwood of 512 Nancy street was raised to the rank of Eagle Scout at a local Boy Scout court of honor He is the youngest to win this rank in Charleston having earned 27 merit badges He belongs to troop 10 at St Johns Episcopal Church and is regarded as one of the most wedged members The Nagle badge will be bestowed at the meeting Also first class badges went to Daniel Foffenbarger and Moses Slutsky Resolutions of respect were adopted for Eagle Scout George Fleming Hopper who died recently.

Edwin Sherwood Rhuel Sherwood Nancy Street Nagle Young Sherwood AHL Daniel Foffenbarger Moses Slutsky George Fleming Hopper Young Hopper

Fire prompts two small blazes halted by chief

Two minor fires reported yesterday were quickly controlled by Chief Graham. A cottage at 109 Gardner Street caught fire when a resident searched a dark closet with matches, damaging part of the structure and furniture. A Ford car owned by Cling Fen Cream Co. was partially destroyed after a fuel jet ignited by a stove, ruining upholstery and a tap.

Graham Ag Gardner Street Cling Fen Cream Company Atove

Levi News Notes Visitors and Travelers

A series of brief society items records visits and travels. Herman Baliag of Middleport, Anderson in Levi, and several others from Albany Parkersburg Handley and Charleston were noted guests or travelers. Local residents Jock Newcomer M F Titlow W Calvert Mrs. Honaker and family are also mentioned in connection with hosting or visiting relatives.

Due Anderson Afra Herman Baliag Middleport Johnson Albany E. R. Morris Parkersburg Jock Newcomer McNeer M. F. Titlow William Calvert Am¢eagle Vivian Yolers Tory Jacobs Handley John R. Smith Kelgan Opal Cabb Wellford Ruth Sinpiing Mins Matte

Mayor Wertz to Address Kiwanis Club Luncheon

Mayor William W. Wertz will speak at a Kiwanis luncheon today at 12:18 p.m. at the Ruffner hotel. His topic is Public Improvement for Charleston. The Kiwanis will also hold its annual dinner night at seven with entertainment and a dance.

William W. Wertz Kiwanis Club Ruffner Hotel Charleston Dia Ruffner

Marriage Licenses Jump as Spring Arrives in Kanawha County

The Kanawha county clerk reports seven marriage licenses granted yesterday, a record pace compared to last week. Couples listed include Kay Went and Hebert Campbell, both of Kanawha County, and multiple pairs with ages ranging from youth to senior, such as Pearl Persinger 16 and George Jubnan 24, with others like Enna Jane Harper 95 and Joseph Townsend 4 noted among the applicants.

Kay Kanawha Orna Thoms Charley, Johnson Kanawha County Macy Jane Wimberley George Jubnan Pearl Persinger Kanawha Couty Tanne J. Buckalver Enna Jane Harper

Kentucky liquor theft uncovered in bootleg warehouse probe

Sixteen men indicted by a federal grand jury and nine arrested in a Kentucky liquor theft case spanning months. About $100,000 worth of whiskey was allegedly removed from the Old Paylor distillery warehouse via a sewer pipe opening beneath the building.

Tieve Uren Paylor

Cincinnati Rabbi Will Speak Here

The Nabi Jamexr Eeener of the PO alaat tramply will deliver Wednesday evening at eight oclock on Virginia street orampla. Rabbi Heller chose the subject "fa THe a Cleselng" with assistance from the Council of Jewish Women. Public invited.

Cincinnath Ipetura Virginia Street Elelt Tewie Yenterday Habbi Heller Council of Jewish Women

Real Estate Transfers Led for Record Yesterday

Deeds filed with the county clerk show J B Gunnoe transferring four acres on Lick Branch London district to R W Thomas for 2500 dollars. Clarence B Greiser to J L Greiner and others a 36 acre Tackett Creek headwaters lot Jefferson district for 1000 dollars. Ide B Barnett to Reda T Fonnaon lot 4 Block 21 Amandaville for 1 and other considerations. T W Parsons to W W Parsons a Humphrey's addition lot threat iota in the city for a consideration not given. Cora A Dre to Edith Dalton a Big Larry creek tract Big Sandy district for 10 dollars and other considerations. Lampoon Graley to BE L Hensley Roy L Mallory and Samous Rife trustees of the Church of God of Cleveland Tennessee a tract on Big Creek. No consideration.

J.B. Gunnoe R. W. Thomas Lick Branch London District Clarence B. Greiser Athess J. L. Greiner Tackett Creek Jefferson District Ide B. Barnett Reda T. Fonnaon Amandayville T. W. Parsons W. W. Parsons Humphrey Cora A. Dre Edith Dalton Big Larry Creek Big Sandy Lampoon Graley BE. L. Hensley Roy L. Mallory Samous Rife Wustees Church of God of Cleveland Tennessee

Turner News and Attendance at Weston Meeting

In Charleston on Tuesday business visitor Paul Sébak attended a Weston meeting with numerous locals named including Mrs Efe Scott Alis Gaie Hayes Miss Demete Comer Miss Rebecca Taylor and others. A separate item reports Helen Shuman five died after being struck by a Riverville driver in Fairmont March 16.

Paul Sébak Charleston Weston Efe” Scott Alis Gaie Hayes Demete Comer Rebecca Taylor Misa the Cavender Mise Opel Taylor Chrystal Halston Miga Mary Lane William Hayes Garrett Lane Glenn Hayes Fats Aldeman Walter Cassell Ohled Hunt Clayton Thompson Jesse Bowman Cecil Stricklen Howard Thompson Katie Meyers Montgomery Georges Campbell Pats Alderman Bcden Roy Barsons Claudie Canterbury Foy Bostic Turner Ethel Cavender Leatherwood Ruth Short Nore Taborg Rebsc- 2 Taylor Genin Auto Fairmont W. Va Dennis Harris Riverville Helen Shuma Grant Shuman Pennsylvania Avenue O'Vinch

Coal fray at Kletter Coat Company in Huntington

The Kletter Coat company of Kintler Logan county filed voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court. Reported assets amount to 387114.27 with debts 590.21. Petition filed by the companys attorney Philip P Gites as.

Huntington W. Va Merch Kletter Coat Company Kintler Logan County Voluntars Sankenntoy United States District Court Nebdivitiep Philip P. Gites

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