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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1946
Page
9
Governor Mestons expressed holiday warmth with a real West Virginia turkey dinner and wishes for a joyous Christmas and prosperous New Year. He called for a peaceful postwar period of economic reconstruction as state offices closed and merchants anticipated a quiet holiday season amid clear, colder weather.
Arnall argues constitutional four year run, plans to hold over until Thompson’s oath. He claims the people’s votes show Thompson should succeed if the governor cannot serve. If Herman wins, a four year term may apply. The dispute hinges on term length and succession rules.
The Pope appeals for aid to feed the hungry in war torn areas and urges unity beyond national borders. He calls for amendments only when justified by majority reason and equity, and closes with a blessing and prayers for peace extending to believers worldwide.
The president plans to address Congress with the annual state of the union message on Monday. A separate economic affairs message is expected the next day, followed by the government budget for the year starting July 1. The president will remain at the presidential yacht Williams burg and then return to Independence, Missouri, with plans to fly out early tomorrow morning.
A county judge warns about efforts to alter primaries and voting with new machines in Cabell County. He says voters may quit primaries as their ballots might not count and hopes to fix the issue by the next primary.
Paul L. Phillips, director, said about 30 percent of hotels and rooming houses filed supplemental registrations with the Office of Price Administration. Landlords must file a duplicate one page form by December 1, 1946, for non operating units. The data will classify properties into four categories under the hotel regulation of November 3, 1945.
Mrs Randolph Sterrett Venable aged 68, wife of William Walton Venable of 1528 Quarrier Street, Charleston, died about noon yesterday after a 10 day illness. She was born in Buffalo, Putnam County, daughter of Samuel Sterrett and Anne Hulchin gon Sterrett. Survived by husband, son Robert W. Venable, two daughters Mrs Dallas Den and Mrs Mary Louise Beary, a brother Robert Sterrett, Ambridge, Pa, and five sisters. Funeral arrangements pending at Barlow Mortuary.
Postmaster Julius W. Singleton reports December mail volume and postal receipts reached historic highs in Charleston during the first 24 days of the month. Compared with 1945, first class mail rose 21 percent, parcel post 15 percent, and other classes 35 percent. outgoing mail gains were 12 percent for first class and 11 percent for parcel post. About 100 extra staff were added to handle holiday demand.
Holly Grove couple Mr and Mrs W Hudnall celebrated their 51st anniversary. They wed December 24 in Pratt at Old Kanawha Baptist church. Parents of eleven, nine living, with children including Mrs Steen Witcher Mrs Anderson Mrs Hope Mrs Se Mesco Wilbert Hay Hudnal Kenneth Hudnall Donwood Joe Hudnall and Robert Hudnall.
Observers gauge Bricker for the presidential nomination as his chances grow following a 3 to 0 U.S. Senate election victory.
Obituaries detail multiple local deaths with funeral arrangements. Names include Mrs. Lage Detohy Service at Ownn and Barth chapel officiated by Rev C S Thompson, plus Quick, Frink Baker, and others. Services and burials planned at various community cemeteries and churches with memorials at Harden and Barnes, Perpusan Mé moral church, and Chesapeake venues.
Rand Lions club hosted a Christmas party Monday night for 11 boys and girls from the Davie Child Shelter. Lions District Gov Ralph Bailey urged more clubs to sponsor similar festivities, with Mt Hope club officials Lloyd G. Fitzgerald attending. Children aged five to 11 received Christmas treats and entertainment.
About a thousand federally financed projects are under way nationwide as officials examine suspensions or reductions. The review aims to determine which sites will proceed, adjust, or halt work, reflecting oversight of federal funding and construction timelines across states.
Police report 330 highway deaths through December 20, totaling 350 after corrections. State data compare to 291 in the previous year. Obie and Logi readings show most fatalities occurred in December. Logan County accounts for several deaths, with Pleasants and Pocanositae counties maintaining perfect records in the period.
Marcus told officers he was away from his residence from December to December 24 and found belongings missing upon return. Witnesses described a suspect wearing a jacket and mentioned a purse with three diamonds as a possible item taken at 26 Bradford Street.
State police raided 415 Lee Street early Tuesday arresting Mark Russell, proprietor, and Peel M. Sprangel at 420 Lee Street on charges of illegal possession and sale of whisky. Moody identified the suspects, each jailed on $510 bond awaiting court.
Descriptions of Christmas Eve on Chicago's Skid Row where derelicts seek warmth and basic care. Men share simple wishes from shelter and a bed to be back home, to warm clothes, or a Christmas dinner. Community groups like the Christian Industrial League and Salvation Army offer meals and hot coffee amid rough streets.
Logan coal officials and sheriffs deputies were on the scene at Holden No. 1 Mine where a second warehouse fire destroyed eight grain storage structures, following a prior blaze Sunday night. Investigators consider incendiary origin. weekend losses run to several thousand dollars.
A Christmas music program highlighted a Tuesday meeting of the American Business group. A Stonewall Jackson double trio directed by Dorothy Birge performed several vocal numbers including Silent Night and Mary Christmas, with choristers Lorene Jovnr and Elise reinilic taking part.
Fragmentary text discusses production, human needs, and profits. No clear events or named entities are readable.
A three week program completed by Yoark AC triggers a department of commerce update. District Manager O C Marsh announced yesterday that a special service eviction affected Tavern traders. The list includes international travel in the Charleston office files and names Bile M York among those who applied for books.
Faithful devotees fill Bethlehem's manger square after noon as Rev Lois Barlassina leads a procession from Cerusalem to Bethlehem. The patriarch, greeted by Bethlehem officials, blesses the censer before vespers at 10:30 p.m. and a midnight mass sets the finale. Concluding prayers echo in the grotto during the hours before midnight.
A fragmented holiday menu lists mashed potatoes candied strawberries olives asparagus pickles fruit salad mince pie cheese sauce hot rolls bulgar jem cream etc. The readable items suggest a festive spread with traditional trimmings and desserts.
A thief entered Fitch Drug Store at 1897 Bigley Ave and stole narcotics valued at 150 dollars. The loot included morphine codeine and opium in various forms along with two cartons of cigarettes and other items, per city police report.
A fragmented item cites a rest home for the sick and convalescents with references to trained nurses and local care concerns. Mentions names like Jean and Glan and notes about vitality and medical equipment amid unclear text.
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