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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1925

Page

8

Funeral Services for Mrs Woodrum Held at Home

Funeral services for Mrs Mary C Woodrum were held at the Chester road residence at 3 pm conducted by Rev Frank C Brown of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers named John Field A O Lee Thomas Cairns John W Sparkes R C Teter and Dr J H Wick. Interment in Spring Hill cemetery. Mrs Woodrum wife of John Woodrum owner of Woodrum Home Outfitting and active in social church activities and clubs.

Mary C Woodrum Chester Road Frank C. Brown Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church John Field A. O. Lee Thomas Cairns John W. Sparkes R. C. Teter J. H.wick Spring Hill

The Old Rugged Cross Sermon and Mass Meeting

The junior chorus and shared orchestra led by Tracey Bowles perform The Old Rugged Cross. Rev SM B Chiselin preaches the sermon on The Old Rugged Cross. Congressman Barkley addresses a mass meeting at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 3 PM and then speaks at Boyd Memorial Church.

Anolo Tracey Bowles SM. B.chiselin Barkley Emmanuel Baptist Church Boyd Memorial Church

Pool room owners nabbed for gaming in city crackdown

Captain Dan Smith and a police squad arrested several pool room proprietors for selling chances on horse races and operating punch boards. Bonds set at $500 each for appearances before Municipal Judge B. Bobbitt to answer charges of violating local betting ordinances. Earlier orders by Chief of Police Joan Huntton aimed to stop placing bets in pool rooms, but the practice resumed and continued intermittently.

Dan Smith Punch Boarda Trere B. Bobbitt Joan Huntton Bn Three Agein

AP Mourns Loss of Indiana Correspondent Joan Logan Stuart

Indianapolis AP writer Joan Logan Stuart died at his home early today after a long tenure with the Associated Press. Born December 18 18 in Bloomington he was a graduate of Indiana University and served the AP since 191%.

Wan Indianapolis Ind Joan Logan Stuart Indiana Associated Press Eta Mr. Stuart Bloomington Indiana University

Post Office Tightens Mail Safeguards Against Obscene Material

The Washington report notes a rise in obscene material sent by mail prompts tighter routing controls. Complaints from parents and groups push for stronger protection of children. Courts uphold postal actions against dealers and foreign shipments, while officials state measures curb circulation and threaten prosecution.

Washington Postal Service Postmaster General Ofterils Post Office Department Europe

Plan to Rebuild Greenbrier School After Fire

Historic Greenbrier Military Institute in Lewisburg plans modern fireproof rebuilds after February fire. Architects Warne Tucker and Patteson of Charleston. J P Pettyjohn & Company of Lynchburg awarded contract. Completion expected by September 1 for the 1925 term. campuses to become among the largest and best equipped in the region.

Greenbrier Miliary Institute Lewisburg Instituta Warne, Tucker & Patteson Charleston J. P. Pettyjohn & Company Lynchburg

Greenbrier Military Academy Plans New Cadet Dormitory

Greenbrier Military Academy, one of West Virginia’s oldest institutions, outlines a new central unit with 461 feet length and 162 feet depth to house offices, classrooms, laboratories, and a 127-run barracks quadrangle. The facility will support 200 to 225 cadets and expands the school’s athletic reputation across states.

Sible Teneth Post Office Department Wudstoriniu Greenbrier Military Academy West Virginia

Crowder Sets Sail for New York City

Ambassador Enoch H. Crowder will sail for New York this afternoon from the American embassy. He plans a three week stay in the United States and intends undergoing a minor operation. The nature of his ailment was not disclosed.

Havana Enoch H. Crowder New York States

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