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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1950

Page

35

Brannan Plan and Roosevelt Lead Early Primaries Across States

News notes Iowa tests the Brannan plan with six Democrats and three main contenders Albert Loveland Otha Wearing and Nelson Kraschel. California polls look to James Roosevelt Earl Warren for governor and Helen Gougias Richard Mixon for U S Senate. South Dakota features gubenatorial and senatorial battles, while New Mexico and Arkansas set primaries and conventions.

Washington Iowa James Roosevelt California U. S. Senate U. S. House Pepper Florida Graham North Carolina Albert J. Loveland Otha D. Wearing Hastings Farmer Nelson G. Kraschel Loveland Charles F. Brannan Kraschelviggrosziv Brannan Rourke B. Hickerinoper Atomic Energy Commission Karl F. Wisdom Des Moines Attorner Iowa Rural Electric Cooperation Assoc Harry B. Thompson Muscatine GOP Earl Warren Helen Graenn Gougias Richard M. Mixon U. S T Yhough South Dakota Chan Gurney Francis Case House Case Gurney Senate Towa New Mexico

Honorary Degree Goes To Miss Corma Mowery

Miss Corma Mowery vice president of the National Education Association became the first woman to receive an honorary degree from Salem College. She received an Honorary Doctor of Pedagogy for her work in education and will become NEA president this summer.

Corma Mowery National Education Association Salem College Salem Miss Mowery State Classroom Teachers Assoc Harrison County Fedication Assoc National Education Assoc

Girl Learns Hard Way That Three's a Crowd

Fifteen year old Betty Snyder of Eureka California learned that three is a crowd on a Reno Detroit honeymoon trip. The bridegroom gave Betty one dollar and drove off with his bride leaving Betty stranded in Vincennes Indiana. The Vincennes Red Cross arranged to pay Betty's fare home.

Vincennes Ind INS Betty Snyder Eureka Cal Betty Reno Nevy Detroit West Coast Vincennes Red Cross

Ex-Serviceman Kills 2 at Airways Office in Port of Spain

A 44 year old ex serviceman named Gwali mente Franco Constantine opened fire in the British West Indies Airways office in Port of Spain Trinidad killing two including Frank Day and Miss Marie Stevenson and wounding three others before killing himself. Randolph Mauge a journalist and former police officer challenged him during the attack. Franco had recently applied for a job. The wounded were taken to local clinics as chaos erupted with employees leaping from windows amid the gunfire.

Port OF Spain Trinidad British West Indies Airways Gwalimente Franco Constantine South Caribbean Regiment Deak Franco Ate Frank Day Marie Stevenson Iwehoss Franco Randolph Mauge Evening News Fretica Mauge Guomah Hin

Dunbar Youth Wins GMS Drill Award in 1950 Competition

Muichael Solon Fletcher of Dunbar was named best drilled cadet for 1950 at Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg. He stood out in competition with PD cadets and was carried from the drill field by Company A members. He will receive the award at tomorrow's final dress parade.

the Gazette Lewisburg Muichael Solon Fletcher Dunbar Greenbrier Military School Company A

Assault Charged To Marshall College Student

Paul Aevis a Marshall College student from Princeton is sought on assault charges after a restaurant employee accused him of attacking in the restaurant kitchen. A warrant was issued by a young woman and her husband after she testified before Magistrate M A Adkins.

Huntington Paul Aevis Marshall College Princeton M. A. Adkins Arvis Tc Arvis Marshall

Fellowship Club Plans Dance at Charleston Center

Charleston Fellowship Club with Park and Recreation Department and Altrusa plans a public dance at Charleston Recreation Center 2009 Seventh Ave from 9 p m to midnight on Tuesday with The Commanders Orchestra providing music admission is 1 dollar and a games party is available for non-dancers.

Fellowship Club Charleston Fellowship Club Charleston Recreation Center Commanders Orchestra Mer Emaa Settle Charleston’ Parkland Recreation Department I Altrusa Club

Ouster Bid Aimed at Cabell Court Leader Arte Holley

Prosecutor Edward H. Greene asked Cabell Circuit Court to remove County Court President Arte Holley on misconduct charges. Holley admitted receiving 4400 dollars from the Cabell County Bridge Commission for auditing and clerical services and Greene argues the payments may be illegal and improper.

Huntington Edward H. Greene Cabell Circuit Court Arte Holley Lawa Ohio River Holley

Big Truck Upsets At Belle Delays Traffic

A tractor-trailer overturned in front of the duPont plant at Belle causing a two and a half hour traffic tie up Yesterday. The Carolina Upholstering Co. truck from High Point North Carolina carrying 12000 pounds of furniture was en route to Cincinnati Ohio. Wreckers righted the vehicle and it proceeded to Cincinnati after minor repairs. Estimated damage to the trailer bed was about 1200 dollars and the tractor was not seriously damaged.

Belle duPont Bobsears Wrecker Service Carolina Upholstering Co High Point N. C Cincinnati Cincinnet

Field Director Named By Girl Scout Council

Miss Miriam Bixler of Ashland Ohio has joined the Kanawha County Council of Girl Scouts as field director. She previously worked as a camp counselor at Camp Ken Markety in Columbus Ohio and taught physical education at Ohio State University.

Miriam Bixler Ashland Star Kanawha County Council of Girl Scouts Bixler Aia Camp Ken- Markety Columbus Ohio, State University Quio State Wlind Hag’ Am Miss Bixler

Exporter Shot Dead in Bronx Park After Asking for Policeman

An elderly exporter identified as Martin Openshaw, about 70, was shot four times in O Brien Square Park after he asked a passing motorist to call a police officer. A tall young man, about 21, fled after firing. Police seek the unidentified assailant amid a manhunt.

New York Jane Bronx Park Martin Openshaw Silyer O' Brice Square Openshaw

Institute Draws 600 Officials for 40th Mining Meeting

Huntington reports more than 600 safety officials from state and federal coal and mine sectors are expected at the Minet ina Mechine Institute of America convention. The 40th annual gathering opens with advance registration and features addresses by Gov Okey L. Patteson and Mayor W. W. Payne.

Huntington Minet Ina Mechine Institute of America Okey L. Patteson W. W. Payne Raymond E. Salvati Island Creek Coal Co New York State Alaska Hummington West Virginia Charleston Pale Sila Id Beckley

Memoriam notices and classifieds from The Gazette

The Gazette lists In Memoriam notices and various ads including lost and found items. Readers are guided to provide notice text or request booklets by calling 60-611. Classifieds mention dog found and other small ads, with contact details and times for submission and publication.

J. Ad Orft Ads Coon Batardey the Gazette Gagetts Sosk Matt

Employment Ads Spur Competitive Commission Opportunities

A dense strip of classified style notices lists sales, field, and office positions across Charleston Gazette area. Openings include advertising sales, weathered salesman roles, delivery, and clerical posts with earning potential and car requirements.

Salesmen Wanted in Pa and Nearby Areas

Classified notice seeks 11 salesmen in Pennsylvania and adjacent regions. Mentions a “big paying business” with potential earnings and references to a corporate employer name. No specific names, dates, or locations beyond general regions provided.

Beneh Baok Ator Corp Bene A Chicago

Middle age men sought for high earnings nationwide sales

Advertisements seek men in their 30s to 50s for sales roles with high commissions in various industries. Offers claim strong earning potential from 5000 to 11000 dollars, generous draws, no investment, and long term security. Positions require car access, solid communication, and willingness to contact dealers or clients.

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Salesmen wanted for asbestos products firm

Classified ad style notice seeking experienced salesmen to represent manufacturer and importer of handkerchiefs and other products. Offers high earnings, credit on orders, protected territories, and aggressive commission. includes training August 1 in Virginia and West Virginia, with aggressive travel and experience in selling required. Also lists opportunities for demonstrators and clerical positions with various companies and locations nationwide.

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Charleston area classified ads mix of shops and goods

A cluttered Charleston page lists many local businesses offering restaurant equipment plumbing supplies and wholesale goods. It includes Capitol Restaurant Equipment Co and plumbing supply firms, plus numerous used items from a hardware style market such as ice machines display cases sewing machines typewriters and boats with contact numbers and prices. It reads as a broad sale and business directory segment with varied items.

Baan Pana Ime Taodiate Cniiver Capitol Restaurant & Rev. Equipment CO Cepitel Moore's Capitol Street Hubbari Central Ave Gates Paint Manufacturing Company Salasigonics Virginia ST Valter Plumbing Supply CO Ton St W.va Howe, & Supply CO Checkerhoard Royal Poste Mae THOR Virginia Ieee Gallen Dre Rex Balvage CO

Help Wanted Classified Mix From Early Gazette

Broad nightmarish ad sheet lists positions: housecleaning and cooking roles, hospital cafeteria and office work, waitresses, restaurant staff, beauty products seller, teachers agency, and managerial posts. Mentions wages, hours, benefits, and box numbers for responses, with scattered typos and poor legibility across multiple listings.

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United States Chamber of Commerce appoints agents

The chamber seeks experienced solicitors to recruit for business and professions in Charleston Huntington and South West Virginia. Positions are permanent with yearly earnings from 7000 to 10000, ages 30 to 60 preferred, with training provided after interview in Charleston.

United States Chamber OF Commerce Wit Charleston Huntington Southen West Virginia Ura Charlaston Foote Taniel Boone Hotel Buntiay Clune Montay Morothy Cline

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