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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1944

Page

16

Obituary notices of multiple individuals with scattered details

Obituary notices for James Anis and several others list deaths on Saturday and Monday, with funeral plans, cemeteries, and mourners. Names include James Anis, Fred Cooke, Job Cairy, Dickton, Ham Lovejoy, and Mary Elizabeth Surriniae, among others. Details mention churches, mortuaries, and burial sites, with varying dates and home addresses, reflecting a dense, fragmented obituary page.

Anis James Ca Pilih Ata Iy Aunilon Dery Iene Hoost Fey Hemotiat Park Guiabe Lemab Re. A Ray Ceovee Asbcry Fred Sreet

Vocational Funds Sought For West Virginia Program

The West Virginia Board of Public Works was urged to appropriate 252,0125 dollars to expand vocational rehabilitation in 1947 49. F Ray power said failure could endanger federal aid while the plan would add medical care rehabilitation for the blind home bound and mentally handicapped and provide training for sane patients. The federal government would cover administrative costs and match state funds on a 50 30 basis for services and placement. Currently funds focus on physical disability and limb construction.

Board of Public Works West Virgina F. Ray Power State Board of Education Power Yower Power Added

Winter Safety: Traffic Rules Emphasized in Hazardous Weather

Highway Safety Director Bruce Crawford urged drivers and pedestrians to follow safety rules amid harsh winter conditions. Motorists should drive slowly use chains maintain safe distances and reduce speed before intersections curves and downgrades. Pedestrians must cross only at crosswalks and avoid rushing to beat oncoming vehicles. Federal Judge Harry E Watkins will lead come back day proceedings in district court today with about 20 defendants awaiting arraignment. L W Ponder reported two suitcases with clothing stolen from his Washington DC vehicle in a Charleston parking lot. Mrs J L Hamilton reported theft of items from her address on Fuk Ave.

West Virginia Bruce Crawford Wailing Harry E. Watkins Jost A North L. W. Ponder Washington, D. C Charleston J. L. Hamilton Fuk ‘Av

Four WV Cities Report No Traffic Fatalities

The West Virginia Department of Public Safety reported a yearlong period with no traffic fatalities in South Charleston Fairmont Bluefield and Morgantown. Huntington had 12 deaths the highest count followed by Charleston with seven others including Clarkshare Wheeling Parkersburg Beckley Grafton Martinsburg and Moundsville recording two or one fatalities.

West Virginia Oe Partment of Public Safety South Charleston Fairmont Bluefield Morgantown Huntington Charleston Clarkshare Wheeling Parkersburg Beckley Grafton Martinsburg Moundsville

Roosevelt Discusses Atlantic Charter and Policy Stance

President Roosevelt answered reporters questions on the Atlantic Charter, foreign policy left of center, and the signing myth. He clarified no one has signed the charter, explained its drafting, and noted the UN had signed principles on Jan 1 1942.

Greece State Department Roosevelt Saya Polley Polley Seporter Bir Congress Prea St. F Dr. Roosevelt Dr. New Deal Dr. Wine Edward R. Stetlinius, Jr U. S. Steel Therm Millionaires Club Teft J. Churchill Augusta Rocaevelt Welles United Nations Stephen Early Franklin D.roosevelt Winston S. Churchill siEarly Churchill

West Virginia Colonels Join Neely Honorary Staff

Governor Neely awarded 14 Christmas commissions as honorary colonels to West Virginia newspapermen and two other notable figures, including Maj. Grorre Spencer Roberts, a distinguished Negro AAF officer, and Howard L. Chernoff. Recipients include Larry Allen, Max Fullerton, Harry Hams, Ned Smith, Walter Hart, C. W. Marsh, Malcolm Brice, Craig Shaw, J. T. Plattenburg, Dave Gideon, Austin Vin Wood, and Thomas O’Brien Flynn. More commissions expected before January.

West Virginia Neely Gov Maj Grorre Spencer Roberts Fairmont Howard L. Chernoff Charleston West Virginia Network Larry Allen Associated Press Max Fullerton Charles Dave Gideon Huntington Neratd Dispatch Austin Vin Wood The News Publishing Co Wheeling Thomas O'Brien Flynn Wheeling Intelligencer

State Police Aid Starving Woman Rower Home Amid Blizzard

West Virginia state police plan to ensure a rower reaches her home in Sutdon Valley Forge General Hospital amid severe blizzards. The stranded corps member Gene Barnett was rescued last week while en route to Sutdon, his home, as authorities mobilize to overcome travel obstacles and deliver the patient safely.

West Virginia Gene Barnett Sutdon Fem Valley Forge General Hose Pit

Soldier Returns Home Amid Disabled Bus Service Rescue

A blind soldier could not reach home as buses stopped running. Police learned of his plight and Trooper S J Whitman of the South Charlie Legion detachment began a rescue run. Midway to Suttons they met Sgt PF Thomas and Trooper O Perrine, who finished the journey with him.

Pelces S.J. Whitman South Charlegion Detachment Suttons PF. Thomas O. Ft. Perrine

Fire in Gassaway Claims Two Children Die

Det. 9-i reports a deadly blaze on Tiger Street destroying three homes and badly damaging a fourth. Paul Miller and Elmer Friend were in the residence when the fire started. four small Miller children perished before the structure collapsed. The Friend child said the blaze began with a blanket and spread quickly as neighbors alerted others and the father served overseas.

Gassaway Det Tiger Street Cecil Flynn Paul Miller Elmer Friend Flynn Aold Paul Ollie Ray 238 Charles 1 Aubrey Gunter

Officers Track Down Alleged Negro Robber

Three officers tracked a suspect after an armed robbery at a toll collector booth near Kanawha river bridge in St Albans. Moses Johnson, 26, was pursued on foot about forty miles by Trooper L Hampton Police Chief C W Wren and Trooper S J Whitenan, and confessed to the robbery. He was arrested near a house three miles west of St Albans.

Hiawathas L. Hampton S. J. Whitenan Charles W. Wren St. Albans Moses Johnson Lock 7 Johnson Justice of the Peace Hi Q. Meadows Hampton Bridge William Lynch Ater Roon

Pilot Lt Morgan Visits Home After War Service

Lt Morgan, a former Gazette employee, spent nine months in the China Burma India theater flying Curtis Commando cargo planes. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal after completing 152 missions and 654 total flying hours, 909 of them in combat. He plans reassignment to Wilmington Delaware. He is the son of Mr and Mrs FL W Morgan of 64 Gardner St.

Morgan Li Tom Morgan China Burma-India Curtis Commando Del Gazette

South Charleston Boy Scouts Dinner Plans Unveiled

South Charleston hosts father and son dinners under the regional Boy Scout council with church and community groups. The program features magic acts motion pictures and merit badge presentations by a Boy Scout court of honor. Invites go to notable figures including Gov elect Clarence Meadows and Mayor L H Jakes. William J Requhart chairs the committee Hoy F Pribble oversees entertainment. About eight hundred fathers and sons expected.

South Charleston Boy Scouts South Charleston Focal Boy Scout Council Gove Clarence Meadows L. H. Jakes William J. Requhart Hoy F. Pribble

First Electoral College Ballots Arrive From Three States

The first electoral college ballots were received today from Pennsylvania Delaware and West Virginia. Senators Guffey and Tunnel posed for photographers with Vice President elect Truman and Col Edwin A Halacy as the malted returns were shown. Electors met yesterday to vote for president and vice president with several officials in attendance.

W. Wats Washington Pennsylvania Delaware West Virgina Guffey D-Pa Tunnel D.del Truman Edwin A. Halacy Senate Ates Pennayivanna West Legal

Card of thanks and public notices mix in Up Front section

Sincere thanks to friends and relatives for support after death, with scattered ads and notices for cemetery lots, lost items, help wanted, and various classified items. Names and locations include St Albans, Clarence E. Martt, and American Detectives Inc. Miscellaneous notices cover memorials, lost items, and real estate phrases amid fragmented OCR text.

Dineas Ouf St. Albens Jose W W. Chunner Uomtikohas Memorial St Altana American Detectives, Inc Breurity Nida Niehts & Motdave Fan Pracnica Englin F. Beck White Charleston Preman Dante of Uelninr Toar—Ladies Water BRS Rus Am Banas Howard Fiolen West Hite Owen Dane

Employment in Ferro Alloys Industry Seeks Workers

The U S Employment Office in Charleston invites applicants for positions in a bale and pest pocent industry now operating at capacity in Ferro Alloys. Mr Douglas will interview candidates before 4:00 each weekday. Applicants may also be cleared through the Montgomery USES office with WALC regulations observed.

Douglas U. S Kenowha Ltvd Charleston Montgomery US United States Employment Service Office United States Employment Office Kanawha Boulevard ‘East W.-Va

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