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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

2

Woman dies as Jess Marries Man idas headline

FAIRMONT December 31 death of Kathryn Swantek a pretty 19 year old factory employee was reported today Chief Deputy Sheriff J J McLinden Melanden identified the man involved carol 3c 34 of 8 heather of one child remains unclear due to fragmentary OCR. local clubs of Charleston and Sisal celebrate annual Christmas party amid investigation.

Fairmont Kathryn Swantek Eheriff J. J. McLinden Melanden Eather Gell

Dancers Lead Eagles Jubilee Show At Municipal Auditorium

The Eagles Jubilee raises holiday cheer with young dancers Mary Elizabeth Shannon Juanita Roberts Shirley Clark Dorris Campbell and Edna Mae Bott at 7 p m at the municipal auditorium. Admission free for children with canned food donation. adults pay 30 cents.

Ladias Municipal Auditorium Mary Elizabeth Shan Juanita Roberts Shirley Clark Dorris Campbell Edna Mae Bott Henry H. Shinn General Entertainment Committee South Charleston

Ahepa Plans $2.5 Million Bond Buy For U S Greece

Uniontown report details William Gregory announcing a $2,500,000 Ahepa plan to buy defense bonds to aid the U S war effort and fund postwar reconstruction in Greece. Proceeds would finance churches schools and public buildings after the war.

Uniontown America Greece William Gregory Pennsylvania West Virginia Abepa Gregory Ahepa Longes

Hess Takes Command of Troopers in State Police

H. C. Hess of Mannington assumed command of the state police, succeeding John W. Bosworth of Elkins who resigned. Hess, a World War veteran and attorney, also vacated the parole and probation director post. Governor Nesty may fill that role soon. Hess was designated a colonel on the governor’s staff.

H. Clare Hess Mannington John W. Bosworth Elkins Hess Gov Nesty

Girl Cyclist Fractures Knee in Street Collision

Betty Jo Chap man, 10, daughter of Patrolman A L Chap man, of 1713 O Dell avenue, is in Staats hospital with a fractured knee after a traffic accident yesterday afternoon at the Blatterman street intersection near her home. William Stuck of 1420 Whitney avenue is charged with reckless driving as his auto struck the girl's bicycle.

Betty Jo A. L. Chapman O'Dell Avenue Staats Hospital Blatterman Street William Stuck Whitney’ Avenue Patie

Central Ave Repaired Under Five Year Bond

McHugh Construction Company completed repairs on Central Avenue from Delaware Avenue to Florida Street under a five year guarantee bond. City navigator Harry Campbell announced the project yesterday.

Central Avenue Delaware Avenue Florida Street McHugh Construction Company Harry Campbell Yesteroy

British Youth Aid urged to aid Britain and America

Mrs George W McAlpin Charleston state chairman quoted Mrs Kermit Roosevelt urging the junior division of the British War Relief society to continue sending relief to British youth as essential to the war effort. She warned that caring for British children sustains military and civilian morale amid open Pacific war and Britain's role as America’s first line of defense in the Atlantic.

George W. McAlpin Charleston Kermit“Roosevelt British War Relief Society Great Britain Pacific Amedia Atlan

Young People Face Reconstruction Challenges Across Nations

A quotation notes that the next generation of both countries will inherit reconstruction problems and bear responsibility for safeguarding peace when it arrives. The remark emphasizes enduring duties for youth in shaping postwar stability and international harmony.

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