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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1952

Page

3

Tribute to Judge Bouchelle at retirement ceremony

Retiring Circuit Judge Julian F Bouchelle received heartfelt tributes from fellow Charleston Bar Association members at his court. Speakers praised his fearless expeditious justice, urged nonpartisan judge selection, and noted his reforms and domestic relations court creation. Bouchelle thanked colleagues and pledged to enjoy simpler work, while others lauded staff loyalty and courtroom efficiency.

The Charleston Gazette Bar Bouchelle Bayard F. Ennis the Gazette Julian F. Bouchelle Bar Association Houchelie Jackson Missouri Frank L. Taylor Wilson Anderson Beverley Broun Brouwn Herman D. Rollins Domestic Relations Court Rollins Arthur P. Hudson Hudson Bauchelle Ben Moore Common Pleas Staige Davis Herbert W. Richardson Stanley C Charleston Bar Assoc Stanley C. Morris Morris

W Cox Manager Resigns To Open Charleston Retail Venture

Britton Taylor, longtime manager of the A. W. Cox Department Store in Charleston, resigns to start own business. He has purchased Triangle Supply Co. in Charleston and will sell home furnishings, electrical appliances and sporting goods. He has been active in civic groups including the Chamber of Commerce. He and his family reside at 2309 Churchill Rd, Charleston.

Britton Taylor A. W. Cox Department Store Charleston S.C Triangle Supply Co South Carolina Taylor Chamber of Me Taylor Commerce Churchill Rd

Church Screenings Show Second Chance at First Baptist

A church in Clendenin will screen the film Second Chance at 9 30 p m tomorrow following the 7 30 p m prayer meeting. After the film a fellowship hour will follow with refreshments served.

First Baptist Church Clendenin

Rent Overcharge Suit Settled Out of Court

A U S government rent overcharge suit against Lexton Fisher of 422 Twenty first St W was dismissed in U S District Court after a settlement with former tenant John V Callison. Fisher paid 120 96 and received a receipt for 74 0415 in back rent. The dwelling involved is 416 Twenty first.

U. S Lexton Fisher Twenty-first St. W U. S. District Court John V. Callison Fisher Callison Twenty-first St J St

Lost Child Found Near Mountain Ridge

Evelyn Maria Woolf, who vanished from a Johannesburg picnic three days ago, was found alive but exhausted and subdued today under a tree on a mountain ridge. The discovery ends a frightening disappearance that sparked local concern and a search by authorities and volunteers.

Johannesburg South Africa Evelyn Maria Woolf

Magic Midget Transistor Hearing Aid Quietly Powers Tiny Set

In New York on December 29 an experimental transistor based hearing aid, nicknamed the magic midget, debuts. The device, powered by a thimble sized battery, promises double the power of similar instruments at half the cost. Weighing three ounces, it lacks a main amplifying tube and uses a germanium transistor to modulate current, marking a leap from bulky radio tubes and signaling broader miniaturization potential in early electronics.

New York

Transistor Hearing Aid Debuts From Sonotone

Sonotone of Charleston introduces a transistor based hearing aid using a tiny germanium transistor and two miniature vacuum tubes. The device promises six months of battery life on a main battery costing under a dollar, and marks the first consumer use of transistors.

Sondtone Corp Sonotone

Inmate New Year’s Eve Fete At West Virginia Pen

More than 1,700 inmates at the state prison in Moundsville will join residents for a New Year celebration Wednesday night. Warden Orel J. Skeen said celebrations would be within reason with prison industries shut Thursday and a special movie shown New Year’s night. He noted the year’s end holds special meaning for the men.

Moundsville West Virginia Orel J. Skeen Skeen

Suit Seeks Share Of Gloria Swanson's Comeback Cash

In a New York State Supreme Court breach of contract suit, producer Paul R. Thoma claims actress Gloria Swanson reneged on a deal started her comeback, seeking half of alleged earnings up to two million dollars. Swanson denies the charges and the trial is set for January 7.

New York Gloria Swanson State Supreme Court Paul R. Thoma Miss Swanson Thoma

What is a Catholic and why the faith stands

In January Readers Digest John Cogley answers common questions about Catholic beliefs. He clears up misconceptions about the Pope, heaven, and purgatory and explains church views on divorce and birth control. The issue highlights 41 articles condensed from leading magazines and books.

John Cogley

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