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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1944

Page

11

New Gasoline Ration Procedure Issued by Board

Frank J. Blair, Kanawha war relief and rationing board No 33 chair, announced a new procedure for applying for track gasoline rations. Registered applicants must use form R596 and no longer need the war necessity certificate. Forms returned by Dec 18 should expect 1943 first quarter ration stamps by Jan 1. also Wilburn C Campbell of Shrewsbury pleaded guilty to moonshine possession and 40 gallons of mash before U.S. Commissioner Belcher, held to the federal grand jury.

Frank J. Blair Kanawha Warpelce and Rationing Board No Greta Blair Wilburn C. Campbell Shrewsbury U. S W. H. Belcher

Wheeling Eyes Share From Wheeling Downs Race Track

The Wheeling city council voted to send a special committee to Charleston to seek a share of Wheeling Downs revenues. Mayor Goodwin City Manager Plummer and Solicitor Petroplus were chosen to lead the committee after action to curb slot machines. State racetrack law was attacked as unfair. The council learned Wheeling Downs net about $31,000 from two meets this year.

Wheeling Dec Charleston Wheeling Downs Russell Goodwin Robert Plummer A. Petroplus Ohio County Wheeling Sunday News Register Netty Vice Goodwin William A. Callahan House of Delegates

South Charleston seeks eastern boundary adjustment by annexing Sunny Side subdivision

In South Charleston, a circuit court judge granted authority to adjust the citys eastern boundary by annexing Sunny Side subdivision near the Patrick Street bridge. A hearing is set for December 27 at 9 a.m. The Sunny Side subdivision lies across Joplin Branch, affecting the municipal boundary.

South Charleston Circuit Court Sunny Side Patrick St Julianne Bouchette Wa.m Joplin Branch Marine

Treasury War Bond Plea Aims At Individual Quotas

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau urged Americans on Pearl Harbor Day to meet the five dollar per bond individual quota. He noted total war bond sales reached 13.105 billion with E bonds lagging at about 100 million behind target. He warned that hitting overall quotas does not prove every person’s resolve and urged exceeding personal goals.

Washington Dee Treasury Morgenthart Noo War Ican Morgenthau

West Virginia Considers Liberalizing Workmen’s Compensation Bill

Commissioner Charles L. Heaberlin said recommendations to liberalize the act and align it with Supreme Court interpretations are ready for the 1945 legislature. The plan would fold the silicosis act into the general law to ease fund contributions and reduce bookkeeping. drafts were reviewed with labor and management reps and are broadly agreed.

W. Va Charles L. Heaberlin Supreme Court Department Labor and Management Heaberlin

Speaker to discuss GIing provisions at WV convention

Fred Hourland of Washington D C special representative of the Federal Home Land Bank Administration will address the West Virginia Saintts and Loan Prague at the Daniel Boone hotel tomorrow. The two day convention begins tomorrow with most time devoted to business matters as stated by J B Schultz secretary Fayetteville.

Fred Hourland Washington, D.C Feral Heine Land Bank Administration West Virginia Saintts and Loan Prague Daniel Boone Hotel League J. B. Schultz Fayetteville

Moose to Stage Echoes of Hollywood at Charleston Auditorium

Moose Lodge No. 1444 announced plans for a stage show Echoes of Hollywood and Broadway at the Municipal Auditorium to raise funds for the West Virginia building fund. The New York act will feature film and radio entertainers and three performances are planned with advance ticket sales. Thomas W. said efforts aim to secure an orchestra led by Guy Lombardo or Horace Heldt.

Moose Municipal Auditorium Charleston Loyal Order of Moose Hollywood West Virginia Founda New York Guy Lombarda Horace Heldt Thomas W

Kanawha County Selective Service Board Alert

East Bank Selective Service Board No.3 warns Julius McClanahan of Eskdale to notify the county and respond, as ticket sales and distribution supervision are at stake amid the ongoing registration reminder.

Ee Board J Kanawha County Aelective Service Board No.3 East Bank Julius. McClanahan Eskdale Atutted

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