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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1945

Page

6

Alleged Robber Held Without Bail After 1-Day Chase

Belcher, 25, of 45 A' Son St. W. Charleston, arrested after a one day chase leading to details. He is held without bond by Municipal Court for grand jury action on armed robbery of Robert H. Steehlin, a Charleston realtor. Steehlin, 30, was assaulted downtown and hospitalized 11 days. Also held for grand jury actions were Alec of Bluefield charged with larceny, and Harless of Charleston accused of felonious assault. Oscar Adams, 26, was fined for carrying a concealed weapon and for assaulting Vernon Moles, Burgess and Waller received similar sentences for a dice game and ticket sales.

Belcher St. W Municpal Midge Harold H. Neft Robert H. Stiehtin Chareston Nett Steehlin Charleston Ernest Alec Paul Welter Plate Cigar Store Summers St.i Burgess Waller

Health Dept Says Closing of Schools Not Recommended

State Health Commissioner I F Diiner urged against shutting schools amid influenza outbreaks in West Virginia. Dr Offner said teachers screen pupils daily, refer to physicians when ill, and keep students from theaters, public transport, and large playgroups during outbreaks. Marshall County schools had closed briefly earlier. Harpers Ferry area reported mild activity with schools open.

I. F. Diiner West Virginia Offner Health Department Shilaren Marshall County Harpers Ferry Eugene Ross

Hygiene meeting draws 100plus professionals in Charleston

More than 100 doctors, public health officials, nurses and students attended a one day social hygiene institute hosted by the Women’s Council at the Daniel Boone hotel. Principal speakers included Dr. Percy Pelouze of the U S Public Health Service and Dr. Mabell Tosher of the American Social Hygiene Association. The gathering formed a citizens’ committee to plan ongoing efforts against venereal disease prostitution and promiscuity in Charleston with other speakers from Kanawha County and federal agencies.

Women Ci Wig Council Daniel Boone Hostel Percy Pelouze U. S Publix, Health Service Mabell Tosher American Social Hygiene Assoc Esther Emerson Sweeney Community Service Division American Social Hygiene Asse Citizens’ Committee Charleston Fred Kluth Kanawha County James 8. Owens Social Protection Division Federal Security Agency E. W. Langs John Hume

Physicians Released From Duty By West Virginia Group

The West Virginia Medical Association said eight doctors affiliated with the group have been released from the armed forces since October 1. Names include Army Major F H Goodwin of Welch and Maj WwoT Booker of Wellsburg, among others such as Maj L A Dickerson in Payetter and Maj James H Gray in Clendon.

West Virginia Medical Assoc Army F. H. Goodwin Welch Booker Wellsburg Vail Charleston L. A. Dickerson James H. Gray Clendon Carl S. Bickel Joseph R. Cook Hunting- Mawr Cmar Moorenbeek Beckley C. A. Smith Beck Cmer Robert N Sonneborn Wheeling William A. Thornnill, Jr

Car Reported Stolen and Trial Continued in City Court

A 1938 Oldsmobile sedan with plate 27-087 was reported stolen from the 100 block of Washington St by K R L Sherwood of Riverview. A custodian said two flashlights and a ring of keys were stolen from the municipal auditorium. John F. Price, 62, proprietor of the Pastime State at 706 Kanawha Blvd E, faces trial Feb 4 for the fatal shooting of 26-year-old veteran Mark Mynrs on a downtown street last June 21. the term was continued.

K. RL Sherwood Riverview Washington St. W Municipal Auditorium Guy M. Massey Price John F. Price Tate Kanawha Blvd Mark Mynrs Glen St Cout Myers Brice Prompe Delivary Imano Galsy Cases National Equipment Co Washington St Hanery Vadle Gued Prame Refrigeration Service, Inc India Neowriter Tabie Leovard Imperial Crine Herd Crass Nat Head Press Sleerer Detlers Sihay Hontte i Morton's Sage Kanawha Hardware Kanawha Remington Automaton Sears Reebuck Wells Piety Shop M Mere W.va Rodleifi Comite Weston Neier Mayess Donia Ald Kanawha Boyd Pirate West Virginia Batgkoo Ola Brosnarg Foextegton Farmers Hardware Srt Thealsia Bi

West Side Garage Fire Damages Three Homes

An early morning fire of undetermined origin started in a West Side garage adjoining 215 Creeley, the residence of M oe White. Total losses were about 1873 with 250 tied to his automobile. The blaze also damaged the homes of Adlem White and Ebb Young.

M.oe White Creeley Adlem White Ebb Young

Draft Law Evader Sentenced In Federal Case

Walker Lee Goff a 2 year old Lick Branch resident was sentenced to one year and two days in prison after a district federal grand jury found him guilty of violating the Selective Service Act. He argued his own case claiming gospel ministry and misclassification by the draft board. Also, Judge Ben Moore directed acquittal for Paul Davis on seven counts alleging violations of wartime provisioning regulations.

Walker Lee Goff Lick Branch U. S Goff Paul ©. Davis Summerevitial Sumner Co Charlegton Catinis Ben Moore Acquital Davis

BoulderRolled Home Damages Piedmont Street Residence

A large boulder loosened by rain rolled down a hill and crashed into a Piedmont Road home near Mrs. O Wiley. The impact demolished two kitchens and a bedroom while displacing a family member and a ten month old baby. No injuries reported though residents escaped the beds. Mrs. Wiley could not estimate the damage.

Wiley Eterny Biedmont Rd Margaret Wi Violet Gardner

City Police Arrest Fugitive From Jail

Virgil L. Hall a two year fugitive from Kanawha county jail was captured by city police at a West Side residence. He had been sought since July 13 after failing to return to court where he faced grand larceny charges and later pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Hall was arrested March 3 1944 in North Carolina and brought to Charleston. He began serving a 12 month sentence for petit larceny after pleading guilty March 10.

Virgil L. Jack Hall Fugtive Kanawha County West Side Mall Red Oak St Hall Cyrus W. Hall Get Rowland N.C Charleston Bgan

Bennett Transferred to West Coast US Attorney Post

Herman L Bennett, assistant US attorney for the southern districts since January 1944, is moved to the departments anti trust division in Los Angeles California. Philip Baer of Huntington will replace him Baer recently returned to the states after serving as a lieutenant junior grade in the Navy Bennett will leave next week after 21 years practicing in Charleston.

Herman L. Bennett West Coast U. S Given Hoettae U.S Department of Justice Los Angeles Cal Philip Baer Huntington Bennett Baer States Navy Charleston

Pt Pleasants main street fire causes 10000 loss

Two buildings on Pt Pleasants main street were destroyed by fire early today with an estimated 10000 loss. Fire crews from Gallipolis and the West Virginia Ordnance Works battled the blaze started by an undetermined cause.

Pt. Pleasant Gallipolis West Virginia Ordnance Works

Help Wanted Ads Mix Of Jobs In Local Paper

Classifieds show a string of help wanted notices for diverse roles including stenographer, housekeeper, cook, nanny, receptionist, and general labor. Listings request references, ages from mid 40s, and living quarters. Some demand experience, others offer good wages and flexible hours, with multiple locations cited in Charleston and South Charleston.

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