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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

17

Gilmour Elected Scout Chairman in Sennese District

Charles H. Gilmour was chosen as chairman of the Sennese District of the Boy Scouts of America at the district meeting in South Charleston First Presbyterian Church. B A Schneider named vice chair, Ed Hitchcock reappointed district commissioner, with about 100 Scouts and wives in attendance. 13 units received round up streamers for roster gains since last year.

Charles H. Gilmour Boy Scouts of America South Charleston B.A. Schneider Ed Hitchcock Howard Knepper Seouters Charles P. McCabe St. Tewions Gap Ray Orton Henry G. Shires Buckskin Council United States I.T.B. A

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft patterns and book offer

Aura Wheeler presents improved patterns with charts photos and concise directions. Send twenty cents for a pattern to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box Old Chelsea Station New York City Include name address and zone. Also fifteen cents for Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with 104 illustrations and beginner friendly designs.

Aura Wheeler Charleston

Cities Reported Accepting Work On Air Pollution

Cincinnati dec 7 Demands for solving the air pollution problem in major cities have moved beyond wishful thinking H B Lammers told the Coal Producers Committee for Smoke Abatement The chairman noted growing acceptance of the committee s findings He cited Charleston W Va Philadelphia and Los Angeles as examples where domestic fuel use and industrial processes contribute to smog more than coal burning He added the Donora smog investigation yielded no conclusive pollutants and that a temperature inversion trapped pollutants for days without identifying the cause of deaths

Cincinnati H. B. Lammers Coal Producers Committee Lammers Charleston W. Va Phelphia Los Angeles Henry F. Hebley Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co Donara U. S. Health Service Habley Donora

Exchange Club To View Virginia Moving Picture

Charles Baker of Esso Standard Oil Co will present a Virginia filmed moving picture at the Charleston Exchange Club luncheon in the Ruffner Hotel. December 22 is set as Ladies Day. Three board of control vacancies will be filled at the following week’s meeting.

Exchange Club Virginia Charles Baker Esso Standard Oil] Co Charleston Exchange Club Ruffner Hotel Club Board of Control

Military District Offers Passes for Safe Driving

The West Virginia Military District announces three day passes awarded to the top three drivers with the most accident-free miles monthly. Safety officer Lt. J. D. Schinker says the incentive, suggested by Sgt. Robert A. Wil, is part of a ongoing safe driving series begun last month.

Military District West Virginia Military District J. D. Schinker Robert A. Wil St. Albans A. T. Cummings

Reeves Inspects Nitro Moose Lodge Drive For New Hall

State Police demonstrated stopping distances at multiple speeds and prepared sound films for safety campaigns at district HQ. Col A R Reeves visited Nitro Moose Lodge to view the new home slated for the annual Christmas party as part of lodge expansion and civic work.

Nitro Moose Lodge Ralph Frasher Ares Greenbrier ‘Military School Col. Reeves We Sai Nitro Lodge Nitro Women of the Moosa Mogsehach Hillcrest Sanatorium

Call Letters of Amateur Radio Stations Include a Number

The article explains that amateur radio station call letters always contain a numeral to identify the district, aiding organization and regional classification within the service.

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