Court frees Charleston gambler Tabet on bond in appeal bid
Tabet a Charleston gambling kingpin was released on $10,000 bond by Intermediate Judge Cyrue Hall despite Prosecuting Attorney Frank L. Taylor’s objections. Convicted December 9 of operating a numbers racket, he cited ill health and business reasons for release to pursue an appeal while serving a four month county jail term for a misdemeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris Tabet
Charleston
Frank L. Taylor
Tabet
Cyrue Hall
D. E. Williams
Williams
New Strand
Hale St
Charles Rey
Wounded in Korea Brothers Come Home for Christmas
Two Institute brothers, Pfc Charles Woody and Cpl Don Woody, returned on furlough from Army hospitals to celebrate Christmas with their parents. Both were wounded in Korea and later awarded the Purple Heart. Each plans to resume treatment after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Institute
Charles Woody
Cpl
Don Woody
L. E. Woody
Charles
Taegu
Don
David West
East Bank
West
Woody Brothers
Naval Ordnance Grants Pay Hike for Southern Plant Workers
Navy increases wages at the South Charleston Naval Ordnance Plant by five percent to align with local rates. Wages rise about a half a dime for laborers, nine cents for electricians and machinists, with a similar boost at the Pt. Pleasant Naval Storehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Charleston Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
Navy
Pt. Pleasant Naval Storehouse
West Virginia Water Service Co seeks 25 percent rate rise
The West Virginia Water Service Co reported to the Public Service Commission that producing 1,000 gallons costs about 11 cents. For the year ended Oct 31 it spent $502,380 for 4,700,000 gallons and projects $547,930 to produce about 4,875,000 gallons in 1951. The company seeks a general rate increase boosting annual gross revenues by 25 percent, applying to Charleston plant area only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Water Service Co
Public Service Commission
Charleston
126th Truck Battalion Slated for Furloughs
West Virginia National Guard 126th Transportation Truck Battalion will furlough most members during Christmas, per Adj. Gen. Charles R. Fox after a Camp Pickett visit. An alert for a transportation mission will keep a few from leaving. The battalion comprises four companies from Charleston, Welch, and Birmingham, with a noted history as the first Negro unit activated in the WVNG. Burley tobacco sales in Huntington totaled 2,908,460 pounds for 1,269,208 dollars in the first 16 days of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Fox
Charleston
Welch
Birmingham
Ila
West Virginia National Guard
Huntington
Birth Announcements At McMiclan
A crowded notices page lists numerous birth announcements from December in South Charleston and surrounding areas. Girls and boys are named with parent names and street addresses, noting Dec dates and local households from Belle Dee to Coal Fork and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey DE
Ritndolph
Dee
Mir
Sars
Ire Hunt
Tolbert Weadricks
Sharon
Girki Mir
Charles L. Wilken
Norton
William Bordas
Leo Molighan
South Charleston
Fussell S. Jones
Riverview
Dantets
Chesapeake
God Ma
Charles Neag
Wastiiagtac Ai
St. Albans
R. J. Foster
Davont Wa Belle
Robert Habert
Coal Fork
Cuneteston
An Bare Norman Coleman
St. der. l
Lafaystye Marcum
Garson
Cirl
Max Price
Mae
Metreshaw
Dao
Prank G
Rawenarty Ath
SBP Ag
St Ges
Robert J. Smith
RED
Tylor
Mountain
Baet
Paul d. Cummings
C Kerth
Raymond Dean
Bu Riverside Dr
South Charlestna
Der
Othsa Painter
Baer Court
Otto d. Lowy
Lee St
John Moore
Good
James G. Skages
Cowen
Charles L. Susec
Diamond
Creed Samples
Pennsylvania
Bos
Brayton Young
Baoeh
Des
John L. O'Connor
Cathy Fanel
ME Anders
Jarvis
Bradenton
Bla
J Jarvis
Jane Davis
Staats
James A. Wiekitie
Lawrence V. Puskett
Donald
Amit
Harvey B. Borinkland
Palling Rock
Gnaties
Ralph BE. Glinkous
Biiss
Baush Charleston
Joy
Harold K. Stephens
Samuel
Sampgon
Glen
Billy B. Woodall Ath
Dunbar
Girk
Walter R. Marfin
Ta Highth
Frank
Kenne
James E. Dolin
Carver L. Morris
Unc
Dunlap
Ad Beth
St. Albany
Junior Nelson Walker
Spring
Maraid & Parsons
MacCorkle
Arnold
Bouth
Charleston
Ronald G. Pott
John H. Waite
Fort Hitter
Bee
R. BE
Martin
Knottwood
Webster Stepp
and Mais
Richard Painter
David’ Atkins
Bunbar
H. M. Mook
Dawes
Ang Ria Ang
Kenneth Denning
Sis Vivaghington
Georges Frater
Gol St
Ates
Delmer Shetrer
Cherleston
Donald Baans
Anird
Irs
Saunders
Yi My
Eldon Pittwater
Bo Alum Creek
Ames
Sinter
Aiserdal
Sen
Sutherland
San Charleston
J. W. Riley
Ark Ay
Foy
Luther Baldwin
Property Transfers In Kanawha County Volume of Parcels
A stream of property transfers where W W Rankins and wife convey part of block D Unit 4 to Ronald Adkins and wife in South Charleston. Various parcels in Cedar Terrace Adda Cedar City and Union District change hands among individuals and firms including Charleston Improvement Co., East View Land Co., and Charleston Realty Co with lots and blocks across several communities in Kanawha and adjoining areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rankins
Ronald
Adkins
Orishaber
Motley Hunt Melehts
Altho Carpenter
Nusvand
Robert Carpenter
Pircel
Wott Pen
Union Dist
Jdy Lawson
Hustand
Baterbee
Barcel
Hoy C. Mullins
Brick J. Cooper
Lot St
Means Addo
Doeftersen
T. Crigter
J. Clenn Brown
Abney Park
South Bills
Sadie O. Hundley
Raymond L. Gollins
Charkeston Improvement Co
Aden
E. Quentin Full
Johnson Wade
Wif
Black M
Vaneatta
Sadle
Huadley
Proderick M
Stitt
Wfe
Homewood
Wits
Chestnut
Jefferson Dist
Mary KR. Frye
Dielyo
Wilamson
Chestnut Air View
Jefferson Clue Hones H, Jones
Vivian Honaker
Saunders
Dunbar
East View Land Co
Orpha Ann Wile Jara
Buat View Addn
Nitro, Gt
Beekuts, Inc
Chorlss B. Matthews
Block C
Kanawha
Terrace
Weather forecast hints at warm Saturday then snow unlikely
A general rise in temperatures is expected Saturday afternoon over most of the East as high pressure over Georgia helps steer a southerly wind over the Mississippi Valley. The map shows existing snow depths and areas most likely to have snow by Christmas, with the outlook not favorable for a white holiday for most of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Missississippi
Colorless odorless killer lurks by fireside carbon monoxide warning
Cautionary public health notice explains carbon monoxide as a colorless odorless killer, its dangers in closed spaces, and practical ventilation and appliance safety steps. It lists dangers from gas motors and heaters, early symptoms like headache and dizziness, and urges getting fresh air and medical help if exposure occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
United States
Army Reserve Summer Camp Plans Expanded at South Charleston
The West Virginia Military District in South Charleston announced mandatory attendance for Army Reserve summer training next year under the national mobilization program. Reservists must report by unit, no private cars, with travel by troop train or motor convoy. Assignments include Ft Campbell Kentucky and Ft Belvoir Virginia for Charleston and nearby units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
West Virginia Military District
South Charleston
A. R. Reeves
Military District
Reeves
Ft. Campbell
398Th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Charleston
Logan
Beckley
Bluefield
Campbell
979Th Field Artillery
Battery C
Ft. Belvoir
985Th Engineer Construction Group
Train Crew Delivers Yule Cheer To Sick Girl Jill
In Duarte California the Senta Fe Chief halted for a Santa visit. Jill Miller eighteen has waved at trains since 1947 but illness left her bedridden with rheumatic fever and heart trouble. Trainmen and their wives sent gifts including an electric blanket two platform rockers bed jackets and a large mirror to help her watch the trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea
Jill
Britain's Rail Boss Turns In Resignation
London reports Sir Eustace Missenden 64 submitted his resignation as chair of the British Transport Commission's executive board. The Transport Ministry took the move with regret after three years in the top post and eight years previously leading Southern Railway. He cited a wish for a fresh mind to carry on the task and asked to be released at convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eustace Missenden
Britain
Transport Ministry
Sir Eustace
British Transport Commission
Southern Railway
Dunkerque
Eustace
Transport Commission
Gaffney Householders Get Annual Yule Gas Gift
Gaffney residents received the annual Christmas message from the board of public works. Superintendent L V Gaffney announced December electric and water bills will be mailed January 1 marked paid, with gratis payments totaling $28,000 for the year. This marks the 19th year of free December service, bringing total gifts over the period to $263,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney
D. C
Board of Public Works
L. V Gaffney
Two Area Students Given Diplomas by Ohio State
Special to The Gazette in Columbus reports two Charleston area students among 844 graduates in Ohio State University's autumn quarter class. George H. Mitchell of Charleston earned a bachelor of laws while Charles W. DeWitt Jr of South Charleston received a master of science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Columbus
Charleston
W. Va
Ohio State University
George H. Mitchell
Chrleston
J Charles W. DeWitt, Jr
South Charleston
Misread Parking Rule Sparks City Hall Storm
Huntington Mayor W W Payne and Police Chief Lon H Whitten faced uproar after a misinterpreted order on night time parking led to tags on cars city wide. An hours long meeting clarified the mistake and proposed changes to the traffic code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. W. Payne
Lon H. Whitten
Dutty
Ivate
Ron
Calle
Payne
Azel T. Bryant
Bryant
Huntington Man Given Chemical Society Post
J D Dwyer of Huntington West Virginia named chair man of the American Chemical Society division of water sewage and sanitary chemistry. Dwyer, chief agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co, succeeds Kenneth Love of Washington. Born in Ashland Kentucky he graduated Marshall College in 1936 and held chemist roles with the NY Chicago and St Louis Railroad before joining C and O. He has long served as a trustee for the West Virginia American Water Works and is a member of the American Railway Engineering Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Chemical Socciety
Water, Sewage and Sanitary Chemistry
J. d. Dwyer
Huntington
W. Va
EAE Rgnas
Dwyer
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co
Kenneth Love
Washington
Ashland
Marshall College
South America
Orient
Chicago and St. Louis
American Chemical Society
West Virginia
American Water Works Assoc
American Railway Engineering Assoc
Boy Takes Phenobarbital in Accidental Swallowing
Delbert Adkins two year old son of Mr and Mrs Bates Perdue of Winifrede was admitted to Charleston General Hospital after accidentally swallowing phenobarbital. His condition was not serious according to attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Adkins
Bates Perdue
Winifrede
Charleston General, Hospital
Cost of Living Rises as Unions Agree Three Year Pact
Four major operating unions approve a three year agreement granting a penny per hour pay raise for each index point rise. Two rail unions under the cost of living plan gain at least two cents more hourly for November 15 index increase, to be passed to trainmen and enginemen on January 1. The auto industry adjusts wages quarterly, with the next change March 1. Retail food prices rise 0.2 percent from Oct 15 to Nov 15, Food Index climbs to 209.5 percent of the 1935-39 average, up 2.4 percent from last year and 34 percent below the 1948 peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Tyne
Week's Coal Production Rises in Early December 1950
Washington December 22 The National Coal Association reported soft coal production for the week ended December 9 at 11,420,006 tons. Year to date output reached 474,227,000 tons, up from 413,786,000 in the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
National Coal Assoc
NCA
Charleston Student Receives Chicago Bachelor’s Degree
Guy D. Fotter of 1539 Washington St. E. Charleston West Virginia was among 427 University of Chicago students awarded diplomas at the 224th convocation. Chancellor Robert M. Hutchins conferred the degrees, marking Fotter’s undergraduate bachelor’s degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Chicago
Guy D. Fotter
Washington St. E
W. Va
University of Chicago
Potter
Robert M. Hutchins
Equal Property Assessments Deemed In Need Of Reform
Koontz reports a state wide study finds wide variance in property assessments across counties. Investigators note lenders and banks often not properly itemized and cars and trucks variably assessed. The report calls for trained, independent assessors and standardized methods for personal and industrial property valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Koontz
Koontz
Christmas Gifts Reach War Heroes From Korea Ties
A nationwide outpouring of support arrives in Shelby New York for 11 year old Larry Weathers whose father Lt Logan C Weathers died heroically in Korea. Gifts from every state and 1500 Christmas cards brighten a grieving holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
N. Y
Larry Weathers
Korea
Logan C. Weathers
Weathers
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Clarksville
Jimmy Bannon
the Times
Larry
Jack C. Mumma
Modesto
Calif
St. Edward G. Mumma
Ralph
Kores
Momma
San Diego
Dad
St. John Trent
West Point
Membis
Walter Trent
Frank M. Woods
Coral Gables
Florida
Trent
Parley Elder
Oak City
Utah
Glen
John
Leslie Gayhart, Jr
Dallas
Tex
Japan
John L. Gayheart
Seoul
Hat Firm Drops Radio Contract With Pearson
Adam Hat Stores Inc will let Drew Pearsons radio contract lapse in February 1951 due to a planned advertising media change. The company declined to discuss talks of renewal, while Pearson said the Adam hats sponsors have been supportive. The decision predates McCarthy attacks on Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Drew Pearson
Sen
McCarthy
R. Wis
Charles V. Mulesworth
Adam Hat Stores, Inc
New York
Pearson
Hat Company
Washington Evening Star
Wisconsin
Senate
Adam Hat Co
The
M. C
Congress
Adam Connern
American Broadcasting Co
Icy River Yields Boy's Bound Body
The body of eight year old Paul Lee Nicholson was found in the icy Mississippi River with hands and legs bound by shoe laces. Three schoolmates Walter Herrin eleven, Raymond Herrin nine, and Harvey Neal Journey twelve confessed to the murder and dumping the boy after a rock fight. Charges of first degree murder were filed but could be changed given the youths’ ages. The discovery by Tommy Bolen three years old helped end a wide search in Caruthersville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruthersville
Paul Lee Nicholson
Mississippi
Paul
Tommy Bolen
Walter Herrin
Raymond
Harvey Neal Journey
Missouri Bootheel
Elizabeth Taylor files divorce suit from Mick Hiltom Jr
Elizabeth Taylor filed for divorce in Los Angeles citing cruelty. The star seeks to restore her maiden name Misa Taylor and asks no alimony. Her 23 year old husband, heir to a hotel fortune, reportedly resented the high profile marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los’ Angeles
Elizabeth Taylor
Conrad N
Mick) Hiltom, Jr
May
John Ager
Misa Taylor
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Taylor Objects
Naval Ordnance
Water Company
McMiclan
John H. Tasker
Shrewsbury
Rwuather Sereas
Iad
Bios Eme
Pete
Fotbear
Atgend
Searieste Sheers
Huntington Man
Chemical Society
Hamlin
Cyl
H. D. Coyner
Mud River Road
Free Ford
Roger Dean Ford
Gordon
Precious
Clay County
Fanny
Lee Patteson
Gov
Patteson
Luther
William Miller
State Adjutant General's Office
Roger Dean
Cole-Layer-Trumble Co
Dayton
Hat Firm
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