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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

4

Reich Women Halted Campaign Against Military Toys

In Frankfurt German women temporarily halted a campaign against military toys after dealers threatened to stone them. They used a loudspeaker near the city market to appeal to the public while a home owner asked them to relocate. Toys on display included water pistols rifles and caps, and signs claimed the toys were for sale to foreigners.

Reich Frankfurt Germany Wometsson Women's Assoc

Yeager Addresses Kanawha County Gold Star Mothers

Capt. Yeager praised for wartime service from Lingayen Gulf to Leyte in a speech at Charleston as he discussed supersonic flight progress and an exclusive interview revealing faster-than-sound speeds. He presented a wreath to Mrs. Ruby Basim for fallen servicemen and commented on ongoing research fuel costs and safety considerations. The event, organized by the Kanawha County Military Manpower Committee, included local band and Legion participants with taps and benediction.

Eothae We 1 Lingayen Gulf Saipan Tinian Leyte Adm A. W. Radford Pacific Fleet Baylon Daily News Tha Dayton Yesterna Brara Charleston High School Arthur Morrison John Braw Ley American Legion John Phillips Aldred Wallace Kanawha County

Dunbar Man Sentenced For Unlawful Wounding

Austin Hall of Dunbar was sentenced to 19 months in the county jail after pleading guilty to unlawful wounding of Jerrold L. Ring, also of Dunbar. The report also notes probation for Edward L. Stewart of Charleston for stealing clothing valued at $49.53 and Amos L. Ledsome of Clendenin on one year probation for unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon.

Austin Hall of Dunbar Jerrold L. Ring Edward L. Stewart A Charleston Stone and Thomas Amos L. Ledsome Clendenin

Building Permits Report Reflects Repairs and Constructions

A list of building permit activity shows Tom Young repairing a dwelling at 1738 Bevlane, Mrs F O Myers and Mose Bhelfer adding or repairing dwellings on Highland and St, and Clark Futon erecting a business building at 26th and W. Higley Avenue and Dexter Garrett repairing a dwelling. The totals include permits totaling $11,800 and other entries for repairs and additions on Indiana Avenue and Dixie Street.

Anatonda Tom Young Bevlan EH Robinson Highland Indiana FO. Myers See Mose Bhelfer Ao St Dixie Bt Smith Clara Futon Higley Dexter Garrett Jans & Phil ‘Opaira Lerie

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