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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
6
A Logan liquor store was broken into around December 22 and an undetermined amount of whiskey was stolen. Police say a heavy stakeout followed as investigators review store checks and upcoming holidays for potential leads.
This morning a single door was found sunlocked and the belt line noted. Several empty liquor cartons were discovered on the bank of the Guyan River behind the area.
A Marshall County coal firm was chartered by the state with chief shares in Marsh Park District Raleigh County and authorized capital totaling 8000. Incorporators include Boxley Mildreed Porter Bosley of Maytork and Barnard Crunninghing of Charleston. Another chartered entity seeks 50000 with 15000 paid in, officers listed in Charles Town. Bankruptcy petitions filed in federal court list Charles William Wandy Beckley deputy sheriff and coal miner with liabilities and assets.
Christmas events fill area churches and groups with planned programs. The Sunbeam Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a 7 30 p m Christmas program directed by Mrs J T W Fink. The Rainbow 4H Club met at London School for carols recitations and gifts, planning January meeting. The Old Glory Church in Winifrede presents a Christmas program at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Fanchite Green and Mrs Danila Green. The Winifrede Baptist Church offers a Christmas story with named participants and scriptures read by Pauline Adkins. Marty Jane Caudill celebrated her 10th birthday with a party and local friends attended. The Christmas spirit spurs theft as two cedar trees were cut from Dr D F Davis’s yard in Cabin Creek.
Seven beer licenses were revoked and one suspended for violations by establishments across the state. Mouse Lodge No 447 in Huntington had its license revoked for gaming devices and liquor sales to intoxicated patrons. Several other venues including Charmston, Ring Side Cafe Huntington, Brunswick Parlor, Knights of South Charleston, Elinor's Inn Sovn, Mike's Lanch Charleston, and Sunset Inn Martinsburg faced suspensions or penalties for beer sales to intoxicated individuals, disorderly conduct, or gambling.
Anset announces relief on legal snag delaying about 25,000 public assistance checks. Treasurer Talbot’s death raised validity concerns. Avsel will sign as co maker with Talbot’s name on the checks. Checks to Road Commission employees dated Dec 11 will be mailed immediately as first half December payments.
Patrolman James F. Gullian elected president of Capitol City Lodge 74 for 1950. Gullian succeeds Detective Sam Bodart, who previously held the post. Patrolman Carl Davis chosen secretary. other officers include Marshall Utcastara and Tom Wilson. Delegates to the 3950 ste Adams, and the Mullens of Ward visited Mrs. Clare Green.
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