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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1944

Page

3

Coca Cola Bottling Company Appeals $500 Damage Suit

The Coca Cola Bottling Works of Toney seeks appeal in Kanawha County Court regarding a $500 damage suit filed by Harry R. tones in Charleston. He claims injuries after a bottle exploded while he opened it. The company argues pieces of the broken bottle were not preserved as evidence, hindering cause determination.

The Charleston Gazette Coca Kanawha Ciienit Dee Harry Coca-Cola Toney Charleston Supreme Court

Willkie Leaves Estate to Wife in Will Filing

New York December 5 Wendell L Willkie attorney and Republican nominee left his estate valued at over 20000 for his wife Edith Willkie The will filed for probate in surrogate's court reveals the 1930 dated document and directs that on the wife's death the principal passes to son Philip H Willkie Willkie died last October in India

Willkie New York Wendell L. Willkie Edith Willkie Philip H. Willkie Indiana

West Virginian Servicemen Earn Decorations In Europe

Five West Virginians serving in the European theater have been decorated for gallantry and meritorious service. Tech Sgt Herbert S Morris earned the Silver Star for actions near Rechicourt France from Sept 27 to Oct 0. He reorganized a platoon after casualties and led his men to hold positions against a superior foe. Lt Baul 3 received the Air Medal for meritorious aerial flight over enemy occupied Europe. Sgt Jne Nelean, Flying Fortress waist gunner, was awarded a second oak leaf cluster to the Air Medal for numerous bombing missions. Pvt Earl R Osborne earned the Purple Heart for wounds in France. Packaged with other honors, the group includes recognition for a Presidential citation to a U.S. troop carrier unit involved in D-Day operations.

West Tech Spt Momis Badae Europe Bern Baul McEthenie U.S Pearl Harbor Frederick L. Thomas Morris Yast Katherine Jones Frank Horfettiler Margaret Moody Bowles Hittle Bowles Frame St Arr England Earl R. Osborne A. M. Osborne Ward France Osborne Jne Nelean Air Force Flying Fortress Nelson Sherman Nelson Ranger Hubert PL Carroll C. F. Carroll Quinwood U. S PLC. Carroll

West Virginia board asserts power to remove Lawall without limits

The West Virginia university board of governors argues there are no constitutional or statutory limits on its power to oust President Charles Lawall. The claim appears in notes filed with Kanawha county circuit court as part of a demurrer to Lawall's lawsuit challenging his removal. Attorney General special assistant Werman Bennett filed the demurrer and an answer November 15.

Lawall West, Virginia University Board of Governors Charles £. Lawall Kanawha County Werman Bennett Bennett

Suits Filed for 5000 Dollars in Handley Attack Case

Samuel Walter Farmer filed two circuit court suits yesterday seeking 5000 dollars against John Miller and James Banks for injuries alleged after an August attack in Handley. He claims bruises and internal hurts in addition to other damages.

John Miller James Banks Handley Samuel Walter Farmer Farmer Enta

Prices Rise in November Report by State Crop Service

A statewide crop reporting service monthly tally shows general price gains across stocks, fruit, chickens, and milk in November. The all commodity index reached 190 percent of the 1910 14 average, seven points above October 15 and eight below November 15, 1943, while farmers paid prices nudged the index up one point as costs of living items rose, offsetting feed price declines.

State Cooperative Crop Reporting Service

Studebaker Club Meets To Discuss Wartime Auto Maintenance

Members of the Charleston Studebaker club gathered to discuss wartime maintenance problems. The meeting covered Major brake adjustments and general automotive upkeep under wartime conditions.

Studebaker Club Charleston Studebaker Club

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