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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1941

Page

4

South Charleston Eagles appoints officers after initiation night

The South Charleston aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles perfected organization with J. Brigade as worthy president. Twenty four candidates were initiated at the club room 620% D street Wednesday. Deputy Grand Worthy President E J O'Brien of Marion presided with Charleston drill teams aiding.

South Charleston Order of Eagles D Street E. J. O'Brien Marion Charleston Aerue Clarence Buttry A. R. Hinchee John Kisn James A. Blankenship L. ©. Mellwain Richard Clark Dixon Turner Paul A. Selan Jack H. Lewellyn Ronald Ownby John Grecula 5. E. Austin John Buttson T. A. Fitzgerald Joseph Janika C. J. Kendel Gordon Pitchford Harry Shelton Harding Cooper John Schneider A. G. Barker P. H. Bridwell

Skyroad Defense Route Over Alaska Reported

National defense notes describe a new air route over Alaska and the northwest wilderness. American and Canadian military planes are said to establish a 1 000 mile sky road linking defense bases and expanding reach toward potential Japanese threats.

America Gon Alaska Bedian U. S

New Air Route Aims to Cut Chicago Shanghai Distance

The piece notes a fast defense project creating an air route linking Chicago to Shanghai after the war allowing a major commercial line to Asia. It launched from the 1940 defense board idea and operates in just over a year. It highlights speed in defense training and anti discrimination efforts with Admiral Byrd urging unity.

Orient Chicago Shanghai Joint

Peace Biggest Job Ahead Roth Says

Roosevelt era wartime talk by C E Roth to Exchange Club outlines postwar aims and dangers. He warns the hardest task after victory is preventing bloodshed as Europe’s oppressed peoples gain freedom and warns of Russian and Turkish moves and a near East oil route. He also notes Japan’s defense in the Pacific and new Tokyo Shanghai radio photo service.

Richard E. Byrd FBI U. S C. E. Roth Exchange Club Ruffner Roth Morris Harvey NYA J. G. Rector R. O. Halloran R. E. Witschey Ernest H. Gilbert John A. Field, Jr Verne L. Lance Board of Control Europe Hitler Russia Germany Turkey Near East Far Eastern Pacific Singapore

Colton Store Manager Promotes Smoking Gift Options

Mr 8 L Colton manager of the store and noted pigeon authorities recently returned from an extended buying tour with many importations not to be equalled in the state. Colton and attendants will be on hand to help select a smoking gift suited to individual taste and personality.

8. L. Colton West Virpiale Colton

Night locking of Monmouth County Court House Enters

Freeholder Edgar O. Murphy says the county court house will lock its doors at night after drunks were found sleeping on the third floor. Court street entrance kept open for police to move prisoners through a corridor to the county jail. A night bell will summon the warden.

Freehold N. J Monmouth County Court House Edgar O. Murphy Court Street County Jail Court House

Police cover headquarters as search begins for neighborhood character

Philadelphia police at the 14th district station tarped windows and put up cardboard screens after damage and a survey of the handiwork. They seek a local character previously in custody who might be asked to create murals for the screens. Fire and firemen details appear in brief alongside other scattered notes from Alameda and Hay Springs.

Art Philadelphia 14Th District

Wheeling Man Pleads Guilty in Bankruptcy Case

Alexander E. Farer of Wheeling pleaded guilty in federal court to a bankruptcy statute violation. Judge W. E. Baker deferred sentence pending probation officer investigation. Farer had sold his car and property for 500 dollars, bought defense bonds, and headed to Denver to enlist in the cavalry.

Elkins Alexander E. Farer Wheeling W. E. Baker Try Denver Cavalry

Duchess of Gloucester gives birth to first child

A son was born today to the Duchess of Gloucester, wife of the king's younger brother. This marks the Gloucesters' first child. Before her 1935 marriage she was Lady Alice Montagu Douglas-Scott.

London Duchess of Gloucester George Alice Montagu- Douglas-Scott

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