Office of Civilian Defense Aims to Continue Into Peace
In West Virginia the Office of Civilian Defense OCD seeks continuation after the war, led by Executive Director Carl Bachman. The organization, once peaking at 200000 volunteers after Pearl Harbor, now operates with about eight staff in Charleston. OCD functions include aiding veterans and women war workers, youth programs, child care, health, welfare centers, fuel conservation, and hospital support, plus salvage campaigns and war loan drives.
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Charles FE
West Virginia
Office of Civilian Defense
OCD
Carl G. Bachman
Pearl Harbor
Ife
Charleston
Capitol
OCD Carrles
Sate
Mounttain
Nuries
State Council of Defense
First executive director of OCD appointed in 1943 action
Gene reral C C Pierce became the OCD’s first executive director on July 1 1943 later separated from the office as Pearl Warrior remained under stress The governor formed an advisory committee with Bachmann installed as director Citizens businessmen officials and leaders aided the OCD The state HQ moved across the street to a larger building The initial tasks included rationing tires tubes automobiles typewriters and sugar County rationing boards were set up then handed to the Office of Price Administration Blackouts were planned with statewide tests The OCD initially used attorney general funds but the 1943 legislature budgeted 416001 for 1943 45 and promised continued support
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Genereral C.C. Pierce
Pearl Warrior
OCD
Pierce
Neely
House of Delegates
Bachmann
QCD
Office of Price Administration
Hinds
Attorney General's Office
Christmas Play By Baptist Students At Calvary Church
Baptist students present the play That Craze Can Never Be Lost, dramatizing a soldier’s letter home. The annual student night Christmas program at Calvary Baptist Church begins at 8 p.m. today with a cast including Bil Mittman, Ann Martin, Mildred Wines, Mary Janet Figgatt, Ann Dawson, Marion Mollahan, Betty Jo Wolfe, Betty Jo Stonestreet, Frances Lewis, Vera Mae Wallace, Vivian Brennan, Lois Harkins, Cora Burdette, Vernadane Bartlett, Minnie Caudill, Rev. Ernest L. Wonts as narrator and Paul F. Sayore providing organ music.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Bil Mittman
West Virgina University
Ann Martin
Kalamazoo College
Michigan
Mildred Wines
Mary Janet Figgatt
Sullins College
Bristol
Ann
West Virginia Coal Output Forecast for 1944
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce projects 1944 coal production at 620 million tons, up nearly five million from 1941. Despite snow and holiday losses of about three million tons, the state will produce about 24.6 percent of U.S. bituminous output, with WV high quality coals gaining a price edge versus rival states.
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West Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Milneix
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wedding Anniversary Hostesses Gather In Cleveland Family Gathering
Reception honors Mr and Mrs C H Kirby on golden wedding anniversary with 8 to 10 pm Tuesday at West Side Woman's club. Mrs C J Kirby and F L Buxton receive guests. Montgomery guests listed. string ensemble to provide music.
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F. G. Buxton
Cleveland
James Kirby
Charleston
HB. Kirby
Hinton
West Side
Mesdames George
F. Darlington
C. F. Hann
A. J. Acree
J. A. Whee
C. Mitchell
T. A. Jacauiet
Harvey Bonham
Non-Food Ration Change Unlikely for 1936
Washington reports indicate no expected increase in civilian gasoline and tire rations for nonfood items in 1936. Officials cite rising military demands and supply tightness. shoes may see little change while infant and children's footwear faces growing demand. Forecast notes rationing unlikely to be lifted soon despite Germany's fate.
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Washington
Germany
PAW
Santa Claus Evolution as Shown by Thomas Nast Sketches
New York report traces Santa Claus as an American celebrity over a century. It notes Nast’s early Dutch Saint image, the pipe smoking rosy figure, and the later fuller beard and ermine-bordered suit. The piece reflects on Santa’s origins with St Nicholas legends and European gift customs.
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Jean Aera
New York
Dee
Santa Claus
Santa
Hin
Thomas Nast
Uncle Sam
Lapland
Siberia
St. Nicholas
Europe
Tulsa boy dodges scooters in three rock thefts
In Tulsa on December 22 police report a boy aged about 13 has had a motor scooter taken from him by a man who removed parts with a rock. Officers consider whether a collection should be raised to buy the scooter for the boy.
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Peracveranes
Tulsa
Okla
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Tells of New World Christmas Myths
A fragment describes early American views of Santa as a stern old man with a long white beard in bishop robes, carrying a stick to chasten children. Dutch settlers brought Santa to New Amsterdam, and English colonists later shifted his visit from December 4 to New Year’s Eve. Germans arriving in America added Christmas trees and garlands to the celebrations.
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New Amsterdam
Santa Claus
America
Christmas Day Unite: Germ and Dutch Festivities Merge
A fragmented note describes Christmas day as a shared celebration across families in the country, blending German and Dutch traditions with Santa Claus and festive trimmings, turning the season into a unifying holiday.
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Kels Kringle
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