Charity group to meet at Knights of Columbus hall
The Charleston Gazette reports a regular meeting of the group for men stationed at the Naval hospital in Norfolk at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Knights of Columbus hall. Members are urged to bring gifts for a birthday party. The item notes farm boot and bar footwear shortages prompting government control of production.
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Naval Hospital
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Two West Virginians on casualty list and names released
A long list from World War II casualty notices lists 2 West Virginians reported killed or missing with 43 released or wounded. The document names many family connections and home towns including Weirton, Clarksburg, Beckley, and Huntington along with service branches US Army Navy and Marine Corps and notes several being prisoners of war or recovered.
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Thompson
Carl Revert
War Department
Mitt Freelin Thompson Prichard
Priveners
Adams
Russell
Pat
Alice Adams
Fort Ashes
Aliveto
Frank
Rose Aliveto
Clarksburg
Barnhart
Willlow A
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Beeole
Jenn E. Jr
Ann
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Trude Cale
Princeton
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Andrew AL Pic
Margie Geil
Tornado
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Howard J
Jennings
Fullttie Rook
Crowley
Jasper C
Lucy Cronies
Greenbank
Davis
Dwight
Arva L. Bath
Lumberport
I Dean
Loren, Pvt
Madge Dean
Huntington
Deradlo Okey
2D Sr
Pricita M Detdimo
Ameirie
Evane
Frank T. Pit
Adda Mae Evana Wit
James W. Fre
Mars Dally M' Palmer
Freeman Ford
Rosh W. Pit
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Fimer
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Gordon
Wale
Bunion
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Richwood
Handley
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Lina L. Handler
Hanson
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Charess Ran Hathaway
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Sherman
James Rb-Set
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Wiliam C. Johnson
Averetresine Jones
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Tucker
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West Virginians Earn Military Honors for Valor
Three West Virginians were decorated for duty overseas. Tech. Sgt. Jack Blankenship of Clearfork won the Silver Star near Metz France after a retreat parade. Tech. Sgt. Jesse C. Smith of Elkview received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement aboard a Superfortress with the 20th Air Force in the Pacific theater. Harry Francis Powell of Little Creek Va was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds in action in the western Pacific on November 20, 1944. Johnston formerly resided in Charleston.
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West
Sutton Residents Injured In Davis Creek Crash
Sutton residents Helen Hutchinson aged 34 and her son Tommy Hutchinson were injured Sunday night when their car failed to navigate a curve on Davis Creek Road and wrecked near Charleston General Hospital. Helen sustained facial neck and mouth injuries while Tommy suffered a head injury.
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Sutton
Davis Creek
Charleston General Hospital
Davus Creek
Yce
Helen Hutchinson
Tommy Hutchinson
Mounts and Young Trial Moved to September
The present petit jury was ruled unqualified to try Mina Mount and Ann Young in a case involving receiving and concealing stolen lands. Intermediate Judge Cyrus W Hall yester day postponed the trial to the September term. The jurors have heard much evidence via the recent trial of Lt. Edgar C. Bourne and Dr A J Spaulding, assistant city health commissioner, who faced charges of attempted extortion connected with stolen ponds. Bourne and Spaulding proceedings ended with the jury failing to agree on a verdict.
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Mina N‘mount
Charleston
Ann Young
Cyrus W. Hall Yestervo
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Jjucars
Deveenves
Edgar C. Bourne
A. JL. Spaulding
City Health
Sant Miss Mount
Mis Mount
Trus
St. Bourne
Spaulding
Wolkt
Skilled Trades Needed for Panama Canal Duty
The Panama Canal seeks skilled workers including formature winder boilermaker pipefitter machinist and electrician among others with positions offering free transportation and low living costs. Applicants must meet qualifications with opportunities for relocation and payroll details provided upon contact. Lt Schnell, a former prisoner of war, will return to Moundsville Wednesday after liberation from a German camp.
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Formiature Winder
Cn Pipersmith
Livan
Kanawha
Ner
Retaes
Sehnell
Sitro
Wil
Moundsville
Sebel
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Elmore Receives Posthumous Bronze Star for Valor
Ralph A. Elmore, son of Mrs. Myrtle K. Elmore of St Quick, was awarded the Bronze Star medal posthumously for heroism with the 11th Airborne Division in the Philippines. During a Feb 15 attack his unit faced heavy fire. Elmore exposed himself to draw fire, enabling others to locate enemy positions and was fatally wounded.
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Myrtle K. Elmore
St Quick
Mth Airborne Division
Luevor
Philippine Islands
Elmore
Train Demolishes Cab in South Ruffner Crash
A Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train struck a Checker Taxi Co cab at 22d Street in South Ruffner early yesterday. Officials reported no injuries, and the cab was demolished with the vehicle emptied after the collision.
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Checker Taxi Co
South Ruffner
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Gas Troubles Vanish After Taking Erb-Help
A woman reports dramatic relief from bloating gas stomach pains headaches and constipation after using Erb-Help claiming it cleanses the bowels clears gas and aids liver and kidney function. The advertisement touts 12 herbs and urges readers to buy at local drug stores.
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