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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1948

Page

5

Mine workers propose retirement home for miners

Davis-Wilson Coal Co chief H. Daviz urged creation of a home for retired coal miners at the Scott's Run event. He cited a 20-cent-per-ton royalty totaling about $9 million yearly in northern West Virginia. UMW leaders Urbaniak and Bennett attended but did not comment.

United Mine Mond-H. Daviz Davis-Wilson Coal Co Scott's Run Davis West Virginia Cecil Urbaniak Harry Bennett UMW Jdistrict

State Trooper Resigns to Accept Army Commission

The resignation of State Trooper E D Burcbert of Romney to return to the Army was announced by State Police Supt. Wal E Burchett. He had been commissioned a lieutenant of infantry and ordered to report to Fort Benning Ga on Jan 6. His resignation from the state police is effective Dec 31. Harbert, a resident of Salem, joined the department with the first new group of troopers after the war.

E D. Burcbert Romney Wal E. Burchett Harbert Infantry Fort Benning State Police Salem Tnew

Fix It Yourself How to care for small electric motors

Practical advice on maintaining household electric motors. Topics include preventing oil rot, proper oiling, keeping motors clean with a dry cloth, avoiding overwork, belt tension checks, and ensuring power is off before handling. Includes a request to send repair questions to Mr. Cobb for future columns.

Hopemont Sanatorium to Add Connecting Link and Beds

The Board announces a $100,000 release for Hopemont Sanatorium construction linking the administration and Gore hospital buildings. The two story connection will add 70 beds, boost efficiency, and improve patient comfort. Work to begin after final plans are prepared.

Batt Hopemont Dent Joseph Z.” Terrell Gore Hosital Terrell

Court Martial Course Prepared for Army Personnel

Warrant officers and enlisted men in the 2d Army area will attend a 38 hour warrant officer course on the new courts martial manual starting January 1. The course aims to prepare personnel for duties on general courts martial and aid field commanders in administering military justice. The revised manual takes effect February 1 and allows enlisted men to sit on general courts for lower ranked defendants when requested by the accused before trial.

West Virginia Tay Manuel Rankin

Dress pattern advertisement from The Charleston Gazette

A mass produced pattern promotion offers pattern 4507 for girls and states sizes 6 to 14 with yardage for 30 inch fabric. It emphasizes ease of use and complete illustrated instructions and invites readers to send twenty five cents to Pattern Dept. in New York City for the pattern.

Genghis Kahn Tona Charleston Gazette Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Pastor Bennett to Address Charleston Kiwanis Club

Rev. Alfred E. Bennett, pastor of St. Marks Methodist Church, will speak to Charleston Kiwanis members at a luncheon Tuesday in the Daniel Boone hotel.

St. Mark’s Kiwanis Alfred E. Bennett St. Marks Methodist Church Charleston Kiwanis Club Daniel Boone Hotel

Thomas Field and Co Christmas Banquet Planned

Thomas Field and Co will host its annual Christmas banquet for employees at 7 p.m. Monday in the Daniel Boone hotel ballroom. Dr. George H. Vick of the First Presbyterian church will speak and Frank A. Thomas, company president, will serve as toastmaster.

Truman foes and gifts haunt a Christmas day note

A fragment from a columnist recalls threats against Drew Pearson and links to ex Rep Slaughter of Kansas City. The item notes Slaughter’s past support for Truman, plus mention of F. Stone’s book This Is Israel on the republic’s fight for independence.

Page Drew Pearson Alger Hiss Truman Slaughter Kansas City USA Congress Justice Department F. Stone Israel New Republic Canwright

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