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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1941

Page

3

Christmas Bus Bride: Connie Reunites With Jerry Marsh

Connie Daw son and Jerry Marsh, both prominent in wartime roles, reunite in New York after his North Atlantic air mission. They plan to wed on Christmas Day, with Connie eager to marry locally rather than await Avalon or official press channels. The couple faces a rush of public interest as their romance moves toward a private ceremony.

Jerry Marsh Connie Jerry Long Island New York Constance Dawson Toulin Wappy Darling New Avalon Tome Tanbark City Wea Dawson Jerry Wi Sheegan Hoy

Contempt Hearing Set For Six CIO Officials

FAYETTEVILLE December 19 a contempt hearing for six United Construction Workers officials accused of violating an injunction limiting picketing at the River Boom and Lumber company in Richwood was continued to December 29 by agreement. Circuit Judge H E Dillon overruled a defense demurrer claiming insufficient evidence. The Richwood Loggers and Lumbermen's Union petitioned to cite UCW Local 405 and named George J Titler and other organizers for creating disturbances and forming picket lines at the Cherry River Properties on December 9.

Fayetteville United Construction Workers CIQ River Boom and Lumber Company Richwood H. FE. Dillon Richwood Loggers and Lumbermen’s Union Independent Dillon

12 U S Agencies To Leave Capital

Washington announces 12 government agencies or parts will relocate to cities including St Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh affecting about 10000 employees with completion expected in 30 to 60 days Rural Electrification administration Farm Security administration and others move to St Louis New York City Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and more details follow

Washington UNS St. Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Harold D. Smith Rural Electrification Administration Farm Security Administration Department of Commerce New York City Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service Office of Indian Affairs Immigration and Naturalization Service Old Age and Survivors Insurance Social Security Board Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Solicitor of the Labor Department Employer Compensation Commission Railroad Retirement Board

Soldier Found Dead at Camp Roberts in California

Brig. Gen. A W Lane said Sgt. Robert W Alexander 27 of McDowell Virginia was killed Wednesday in the camp east garrison. Master Sgt. Charles Lanham 49 of Martinsburg West Virginia was held for questioning. Alexander had five years in the army and Lanham 25 years. The shooting occurred Wednesday but wasn't disclosed until today.

Camp Roberts Calif A. W. Lane Robert W. Alexander McDowell Charles Lanham Martinsburg W. Va Alexander Lanham

Mail Service to Axis and Japan Suspended

All mail to Japan and Axis nations halted along with ports under Axis control. Continental Europe remains except Gibraltar, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia and unoccupied France. Japanese possessions and colonies listed include Korea Taiwan Formosa and several Pacific islands. Money orders to Thailand suspended. Finland removed from British mail system.

Japan Geremany Igly Post Office Europe Gibraltar Portugal Sweden Switzerland Turkey Russia France Chosen Korea Taiwan Formosa Bokato Island Pescardoes Karafuto Marianne Islands Marshall Islands Caroline Islands Manchuria Kwantung Thailand Siam Finland

New 15 Minute Car Wash Installed at Hugh Stewart Motors

Hugh Stewart Motors installs a new equipment that washes autos in 15 minutes. The unit was mounted yesterday by A Bennett who runs the service. Bennett says the modern method is faster and an improvement over the old service.

Hugh Stewart Motors, Inc Bennett

Extradition Granted For Kentucky Murder Suspect Zeke Reynolds

Governor Neely approved extradition of Zeke Reynolds from McDowell County to Kentucky to face a murder indictment dating to November 1935. Reynolds is charged in the fatal shooting of William Robert Baker in Hoy County, per Kentucky secretary of state records.

Zeke Reynolds McDowell County Kentucky Neely Reynolds William Robert Baker Hoy County Secretary of State's Office

You Are Well Paid in Civil Service Jobs

A 40 page booklet outlines U S government salaries and tests for civil service roles. Clerical posts pay up to 9000 dollars yearly, rural carriers over 1800 plus mileage bonuses, inspectors 1420 to 2600, with top salaries and age limits specified. The booklet lists pay, age ranges, requirements, pensions, and how to apply.

Uncle Sam Postal Service Customs and Immigration Patrol U. S Charleston Garetts, Home Institute West 10Th Street New York N.Y

Dentrat's Son Loses Teeth in Sandlot Football Collision

In Indianola Mississippi on December 19, Dr Paul Woodward’s son enters the dental office with a mouth injury after a sandlot football tackle. Doctors later extracted two teeth from the scalp of a ball carrier identified as William. Fire the ball carrier, and put him to bed.

Indianola Miss Paul Woodward Woodward William

One of Triplets Dies in Elkins Hospital

One of the triplet sons born to Mr and Mrs Roy Burns of Parsons last Thursday died today in an Elkins hospital. Physicians said the condition of the mother and the other babies was satisfactory. The triplets were born at the Burns home and brought to a hospital here as a precautionary measure.

Elkins Roy Burns Parsons Elkins Hospital

Goebbels to Broadcast Tonight for German Rally

Berlin dispatch reports official German radio announced Joseph Goebbels will broadcast to the German people at 8 o'clock tonight Eastern Standard Time. The AP recorded the broadcast timing as part of ongoing propaganda coverage from Berlin.

Berlin Joseph Paganda Peul ‘Goebbels

Plan to Use Teachers For Registration Eyed

A proposal to close schools in West Virginia and appoint teachers as registrars was discussed. Brig Gen A C Pierce said he would consult Gov Neely before deciding, noting the plan would broaden registration from ages 18 to 65 and pose a larger task than prior efforts.

West Virginia A C. Pierce State Selective Service Orniesto ‘Atty Leo Cuma Wheeline Heard Na A Pierce Conde Gov. Neely

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