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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1941

Page

3

Air Raid Rules Urge Schools to Plan War Program

The Office of Civilian Defense issued emergency air raid instructions for teachers and pupils and urged focal school authorities to adopt a war program. Parents were told not to rush to schools or telephone to keep lines open for emergencies. Teachers should conduct drills, designate shelters, and train in first aid as part of a long range plan coordinated with local wardens and fire defense efforts.

Office of Civilian Defense Washington INS OCD Audi Red Cross Red Cross War Fund

Capitol Quickies by Harry Ball at the statehouse

Carleton Custer Pierce civilian director of selective service sits among aides in bright uniforms while retired from active service. He was ruled out of World War I on a technicality though his long career includes the Spanish American War. Officials note his wardrobe choices draw attention in a war time atmosphere.

Statehouse Carleton Custer Pierce Selective Service Pierce War Department Cleveland M. Bailey J. R. Bailey Marine Corps Ditto Corp John C. White Selective Service Headquarters George Honolulu

Deer season ends without game in Cooper's Rock State Forest

Bruce Griffith of the jState parks division and William Blizzard Jr of the publicity commission pursued deer with bows in Cooper's Rock State Forest but returned empty handed. An official joked about a three day William Tells season if this trend continues, while The Stars and Stripes and Red Cross call for war relief donations.

Bruce Griffith jState Parks Division William Blizzard, Jr Publicity Commission Cooper's Rock State Forest William Tells

Army Plans Use Of Big Transports

The War Department announced that ten commercial transport planes will be temporarily removed from passenger schedules for a few days to carry out an administrative Army mission. Edgar S. Gorrel of the Air Transport Association offered air line facilities to support the Army Air Force. No lines, dates, or specific schedules were disclosed.

Washington INS Army War Department Department Oni Edgar S. Gorrel Air ‘Transport Association of America Army Air Force

Garden Club to Meet at Mrs Clark's Linldy Road Home

The South Hille Garden club will convene at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs T 3 Clark on Lindy road. Mrs C V Roces is president and announced the gathering.

South Hille Garden Club

Baxter to Stand Trial for Miley Slayings in Lexington

In Lexington Kentucky Raymond Skeeter Baxter the second man charged in the Marion Miley murder case is expected to face trial before Judge Tom C Penney. Baxter a 27 year old greens tender at the country club is alleged to be the inside man in the robbery that caused two deaths and a $120 payout. Robert H Anderson already received the death penalty in the same case. Park said Baxter may be tried Monday as a conspirator though not present at the club when the shootings occurred.

Lexington Marion Miley Raymond Skeeter) Baxter Lexington Country Club Robert H. Anderson Louisville Commonwealth James Park Baxter Greens Tom C. Penney Park Marion Elsie Miley

Two Receive Minor Injuries in Crashes

Two drivers sustained minor injuries in separate early morning crashes in Charleston. Robert Braden of 1608 O Delavenue was injured when his car collided with a vehicle driven by George Miller of 107 Fitzgerald Street at Tennessee Avenue and Virginia Street. Attaches at Staats hospital said injuries were not yet determined. Mrs Mildred White of Institute Ui was treated at Charleston General.

Robert Braden O Delavenue George Miller Fitzgerald Street Tennessee Avenue Virginia Street Staats Hospital Mildred White Institute Ui Charleston General

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Capitol Quickies Harry Ball Aletha .R. Huyett Kowloon Hongkong President Roosevelt Ilo Congress Institute OF Life Insurance East 42Nd Street New York, N.Y Garden Club Miley West Side Charleston Brentwood Capitol Street America Navy Marines Coast Guard Prince Albert
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