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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1941

Page

2

Ring Looted Ford Factory Ring Looted Ford Factory

Federal authorities described a three state ring moving millions in Ford parts. About 19 of 32 arrestees were arraigned before U S Commissioner Hurd and held for examination. Bonds reached up to 7500 with most defendants facing federal charges for transporting stolen goods across borders.

Detroit Ford Motor Company U. S J. Stanley Hurd New York Chicago John S. Bugas FBI Bugas Michigan Ford

Lepke Sentenced to Die in Ford Theft Ring

Harry H. Bennett, personnel director, said the case grew larger than expected. Five Ford employees were among those arrested. Two receivers reported $590,000 in stolen goods by 1941. A New York fence advertised genuine Ford parts to compete with authorized dealers. One receiver boasted the Lincoln assembly line shutdown due to stolen hearings.

Harry H. Bennett Bugas New York FBI

Two Charters Granted To Veterans Fraternal and Legion Groups

A charter was issued yesterday to Maj. Joseph T. Jackson Lodge No. 1071, Improved Benevolent Protective Order, Elks of the World at St. Albans. Incorporators include E. H. Dudley, Ely Mason and John Earl Whitlock of St. Albans. Also chartered was Taylor County post No. 12, Inc. American Legion, incorporated by Torlock Rasmussen and William Grimes of Grafton, and W. R. Matthew of Independence.

Joseph T. Jackson Improved Benevolent Protective Order Elks of the World St. Albans Ely Mason John Earl Whitlock Taylor Country Post, No. 12, Inc American Legion Torlock Rassmussen William Grimes Grafton W. R. Matthew Independence

Lotus Club Sponsors Dance at YWCA

The Lotus club will sponsor a dance at 8 p m Thursday at the YWCA featuring the Melton Brothers banai will play.

Lotus Club YWCA Melton Brothers

Bossy Gillis Returns to Jail as Election Returns Come In

The Irish fighter pilot Bossy Gillis, recently jailed, makes remarks to reporters after the county results show Gillis winning a seaport race with 2 882 votes to 3 859 for opponents. He appears subdued, surrounded by inmates, and hints at future statements once released.

Tee Mass Gillis Dante Kelleher Syiior Tar Old Seaport Gaber M Dleton Ne Wsmen Bas Gills

Negro Elks Planning Convention in June 1930s

Officers of Kanawha Town 130 IBPOE conferred with Finley Wilson grand exalted ruler and state officials last week to plan a Negro Elks state convention here June 3 5 Russel Dabney announced the event Wilson and aides toured city offices and asked Gov Neely for cooperation Sam Scott said over 4000 attendees expected from nearby states Wilson visited J S Sessum Judge in Montgomery before continuing the tour The Ridald Hess hospital in Dresden Germany renamed the Gerhard Wagner hospital observed for unorthodox medical ideas

Kanawha IBPOE Finley Wilson Jate Negro Elks Russel Dabney Wilson Grand Lodge Gov Neely Sam Scott Montgomery

Students hear Hearne speaks on merchandise accounting

Mike Hearne, comptroller of the Diamond store, discussed merchandise accounting before an American Academy of Accounting student group at a dinner in the New Zhina restaurant. Earl Clendenin presided.

American Academy of Accounting Mike Hearne Diamond New Zhina Earl Clendenin

New Holes Forced In Line at Moscow Front

Berlin reported German troops punched new holes in Moscow's arc of defenses on the southern Rostov front as fighting raged to stem a Soviet drive. Military commentators noted a large ring of Russian defenses had withstood heavy assault while Rostov's fate remained unsettled.

Messerschmitt Toa Berlin Moscow Rostov Sulk Kremlin Taganrng Builetin Leningrad

Christmas Meeting At Bream Memorial Church

Mrs I A Gunter presided over a Christmas meeting of the Service Class at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church with hostesses and many members present. The St Matthews guild plans a turkey dinner tomorrow at 4 PM at the parish house with Dr Roscoe Vining to speak on Human Relations in the Community next Monday at the Daniel Boone hotel.

I. A. Gunter Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church E. £. McLane F.C. Groff A. Gunter Webster Jones G. S. Crow Frank Ufferman J. A Krauss P. Wiggins A. W. Gardman Don Murphy Fred Rogers O. J. Crew S.C. Spark Sam Wilson Mary C. Rumeny Quinn A. L. Zerb J. H. Hoger M. E. Copley Wallace Jesse Staley Stevens Eunice M. Beasley Bessie Hardy Chris Elle Orth Mesdames R. P. Butterworth Lida M. Blume St. Matthews Guild South Hills Roscoe Vining West Virginia Institute of Technology At Montgomery Daniel Boone Hotel Senter Junior Hadassah Robert C. Bonthe M.C Kanawha Presbyterian Church

Planting of Parkway Slope to Begin Today

Honeysuckle sod planting will start on the Kanawha parkway river bank at Elk river division point and move eastward. A truck crew will harvest first squares at 1179 Bridge Road. Park board aide says pledges cover the entire east side and the project aims to cover the bank in two years and eradicate weeds and grass.

Kanawha Parkway Elk River Park Board 1179 Bridge Road Walter Lewis C. Paul Heavener

Many New Suspects Behind Common Backaches

Fragmentary text suggests discussion of backache causes and remedies with scattered phrases about old treatments, poisons, relief, and remedies. Names, dates, or concrete facts are unclear, but the passage hints at evolving ideas about back pain etiology and relief methods.

Household Finance loan offer advertises up to 8300 with flexible terms

A loan advertisement from Household Finance promises quick, private borrowing up to 8300 for employed individuals, with three repayment options on personal notes, cars, or furniture. It highlights affordable monthly installments, no endorsers, and transparent rates, urging readers to apply by phone or in person.

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