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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1941

Page

11

Speaker Arnold Appeals Conviction in Payroll Padding Case

Malcolm R. Arnold the House Speaker appeals his conviction as an accessory in a $180 state funds theft. He argues the state failed to prove theft against principals June Bennett Arnold and Leslie Arnold, and asks the Xanawh county circuit court to overturn the verdict and related sentences.

House Malcolm R. Arnold Arnold Xanawh County Boone County House of Delegates Brekisschiff STEAR BD. L. Salisbury June Bennett Arnold Leslie Arnold Bloomingrese Boone T County

Rigoletto Sung In Condensed Form Tonight

Verdi’s Rigoletto will be presented in a shortened version by the American Civic Opera at 8:30 tonight in the Municipal auditorium. The Charleston Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the program with full sets and costumes, English narration by Nile Wood, a symphony composed of Juilliard School students, and conducted by Enciano Morelli.

Guiseppe Verdis American Civic Opera Company Municipal Auditorium Charleston Junior Chamber of Commerce Nile Wood Juilliard School Encicn Morelli

Sailor Assigned to School in Indianapolis

Sailor Earl T. Ashley of Charleston has been assigned to duty as a radio student at the Naval training school in Indianapolis Indiana.

Earl T. Ashley Charleston Maval Training School Indianapolis Ind

Navy recruiting shifts to parents amid wartime dangers

The Navy reports recruiting must target parents as 21 and under enlistment remains restricted, citing torpedoings of the USS Kearny and USS Reuben James. Lieut. Commander John T. Tutihiloy edited a new Navy public relations book showing life in the service. Separate note mentions Sgt. Mike the tiger on Mitchell Field and furloughs for servicemen, with generals busy evaluating recent mass maneuvers.

Navy Ward John T. Tuthitl,y USNR New York District Ina Times of Pesce Sergi Mike Mitchell Field Defense Army

Reorganization Plans Signal Broad Military Tactics Shift

Notes from the National Defense Reporter describe a broad reorganization across multiple military tactics and formations. The piece highlights new innovations and expanded armor and anti aircraft measures, with emphasis on stronger armament and more guns entering service.

America

Father and Daughter Reunite After 22 Years at Camp Kanawha

John P. Wynn of Pemberson Raleigh County and Mrs. Ethel Stafford of Elwood, Indiana, reunited yesterday at CCC Camp Kanawha after Wynn served in France in 1915 and was separated from his wife and daughter. A daughter’s letter two weeks earlier confirmed an earlier placement at a convent. Neither Wynn nor his wife knows the other’s whereabouts.

Cech Nthe CCC Kanawha John P. Wynn Pemberton Raleigh County Ethel Stafford Elword Ind Wyon France Mariher Win Adjutant General Washington Wrynr

Syrian Editor Godfather Named for Metry Child

Najeeb G. Badran editor and publisher of the Syrian Daily Eaile is set to be godfather to Nancy Lee Metry daughter of Mr and Mrs Farris Metry of 312 54th Street Very Rev George Kattouf of Altoona Pa will officiate the ceremony date not yet set Guests from out of town will attend and a reception at Woman's Clubhouse on Virginian and Elizabeth streets is planned Mrs John Ellis of Grand Rapids Mich named godmother of the ceremony

Najeeb G. Badran Eaile Nancy Lee Farris Metre 54Th Street George Kattouf Altoona Virginian Elizabeth Kattnut St. John Episcopal Church Merrys John Ellis Grand Rapids Mich

Gazette Ad Service Rules and Cancellation Policy

The Charleston Gazette outlines policy for classified ads and cancellations. It notes that box number advertisers remain private and cancellations must be phoned by 6 20 PM daily and 4 30 PM Saturday. Corrections require notice by 12 00 PM day of occurrence with penalties for ad modifications and reprints.

Charleston Gazette Gareite “Bax Ady ANT USA Missiad Witrut Secretiet Salern U.S Amy Teeo Frances Altizer American Red Cross West Cardsn Shanks Memoriy Ps Act Virginia Fred Memorial Memorial Park

Constable to Appeal Murder Conviction

Arthur H. Soul Holmes a 38 year old former Kanawha county constable convicted of slaying City Patrolman Ray L. Munson will appeal to the state supreme court. Holmes is free on 12300 bond during the appeal period four months to file. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for five to 18 years after a May 14 conviction for second degree murder. The circuit court denied the appeal and Judge Julian F Bouchelle upheld the intermediate court ruling. Munson was fatally wounded during the attempted arrest on a charge of intoxication.

Arthur H. Soul" Holmes Kanawha County Ray L. Munson State Supreme Court Howard B. Lee Kanawha Holmes Supreme Court Ler Athe Alle Penitentiary Julian F. Bouchelle Intermediate Court Munson

Livestock Show Sets Three Day Pittsburgh Event

Exhiitors from West Virginia and neighboring states will attend Pittsburgh's ninth annual three day livestock show opening Monday. More than $700 in prizes will be awarded to boys and girls who raise livestock under county farm supervision.

Pittsburgh West Virginia

GOP Women Name Chairs and Organizers in State Federation

Mrs Naaman Jackson of Logan announces appointments by the state federation of Republican Women’s clubs at an executive board meeting tied to a Young Republican league conference. Legislative chairman is Mrs Uriah Barnes of Charleston. Finance chairman is Mrs Andrew Orthcott of Lesage. Northern district organizer is Mrs E F Clark of Grattan. Southern district organizer is Mrs Bluir Stone of Bluefield and eastern district organizer is Mrs Leroy Springs of Rockwell Berkel.

State Federation of Republican Wamens Naaman Jackson Logan Young Republican League Uriah Barnes Charleston Andrew Orthcott Lesage E. F. Clark Grattan Bluir Stone Bluefield Eastern di T Leroy Springs Rockwell. Berkel

Classified Advertisement Fragments From The Gazette

A damaged want ad fragment lists duty volunteers and contact hints for placing ads. It mentions hours 200 P.M. and weekend closures, with vague references to box numbers and reception at The Charleston Gazette Want Ad Headquarters.

Boturdhy Charleston Gazette

Birth of Augusiine Bradford TL

A son named Augusiine Bradford was born to Mr. and Mrs. Brantd Murgin of Route 3 Neyly.

Augusiine Bradford, TL Brantd Murgin

Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries in Estates

Public notices warn all creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of Margaret Mae Aukely Summers and George W Summers to present verified claims with vouchers by designated deadlines. Offices listed in Charleston and Kanawha County West Virginia. Notices signed by commissioners Marion Gilchrist and Charles P McCabe.

Margaret Mae Akeley Margarets Mae Akturs Charles P. McCabe Zanawbe George W. Summers Peoples Building City of Charleston Kanawha Couns West Virginie Marion Gilchrist Compassioner of Kamewhe

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