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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1949

Page

10

West Virginia AP meeting to host Stewart and Bubnelle

Speakers set for the West Virginia Associated Press spring meeting include President Irvin Stewart of West Virginia University and Robert Bubnelle of New York. Gov. Patteson accepted the invitation to attend the semi annual AP dinner at the Daniel Boone hotel in Welch. W. B. Keyser indicated a large attendance and will host at the event with a Q&A session following Stewart and Bubnelle remarks.

Irvin Stewart West Virginia University Robert Bubnelle New York West Virginia Associated Press Patteson W. B. Keyser Welch Daniel Boone Hotel Keyser Bunnelle London Ottawa

AF Meeting Sets Yearly AP Report Review

The committee chairs finalize plans to study the AP report at the state level and compile a year in review. C J McQuade, telegraph editor of the Beckley Raleigh Register, will submit the summary of activities. Discussion includes questions on news and photo operations.

C. J. (Needy) McQuade Telegraph Beckley Raleigh Register

Catholic Daughters Celebrate 80th Anniversary Court Sante Maris 377

Catholic Daughters of America Court Sante Maris No. 377 marked its 80th anniversary at a dinner in the Kanawha Hotel with toastmistress Miss Eliza Ann Rowe. A program featured The Three Coquettes and pianists Mrs. Roberta Rynd, Plovanich and Mrs. Edward Galligan. Rt. Rev. Monsignor William J. Lee gave the principal address along with other clergy and state officials. More than six members attended and new members listed include Virginia Groves, Julia Trapaso, Blanche Barry, Mary Moses, Louise Corn, Mildred Chaffin, Esta Thompson, Helen Coffey, and others.

Court Sante Maris Catholic Daughters of America Kanawha Hotel Eliza Ann Rowe the Three Coquettes Roberta Rynd Plovanich Edward Galligan Ray William J. Lee Wheeling

Marriage Applications Listed With Several Couples

A list shows multiple marriage applications including Malvin Ogrin aged 38 and Gloria Vignal aged 28 in Read and several others such as William Calboun 2 and Maxine Halsted 21 and Betty Robbson 18 with scattered city and state notes. Names and ages appear with fragmented addresses and locales in a district notice.

Malvin Ogrin Virginie Gloria Vignal Cadiforna Lee Martin Ethel May O'Daniels Read Willian Calboun Maxine Mag Halsted Whoraing Ban O Nobley Betty C. Robb-son Kata P! Cuhbar Ray Bend Ward Chaylotte Mrceline Johnson Bughesa

Bank Exhibits Cited to Court In Lias Trial

Federal court testimony in the William G. Lias income tax evasion case covered modifications of cashiers checks and a $75,000 check used to buy the Firestone Building in Pittsburgh. The trial addresses more than $1,000,000 in taxes, interest, and penalties for 1942 to 1946. The defense objected to cross examination limits on income questions.

Fairmont William G. Lias Wheeling Lias Charles J. Margiotti Eias U.S Firestone Bldg Pittsburgh

Fall From High Porch Injures Walton Man

Quentin Robinson 27 of Walton Roane County was hospitalized after a fall from a high porch at his home. He sustained a possible spinal injury and remained under care at General Hospital after observation. Five-year-old Gordon Woodyard of Fort Hill suffered a facial laceration when struck by a playmate’s stick at St Francis Hospital. Janet Johnson 7 of 212 Daniel Boone Drive cut her left hand and received emergency treatment at St Francis.

Quentin Robinson Walton Roane County Charleston General Hospital Gordon Woodyard Fort Hill St. Francis Hospital Janet Johnson Daniel Boone St. Francis Robinson

Local Man Sues York Corp for 50000 Damages

Paul H. Ely of Charleston files in circuit court against York Corp an air conditioning company claims 50000 damages for serious internal injuries after a heavy machine part toppled on him at the Kearse theater last September. He alleges unsafe working conditions.

Luis Paul H. Ely Charleston York ‘Corp Ely Kearse Theater

Monkey Jojo’s Free Roam Spooks South Hills Residents

Jojo the African green monkey escapes from Mrs. R C Johnson of Woodlands Terrace, South Side, by breaking a clothesline chain. The 25 pound pet roams the hills, peeking into windows, chattering at people, and even causing a dog to flee after leaping onto its back. Neighbors grow resentful but Johnson asks readers to call 6522¢ if they spot him.

Jojo R. C. Johmson Woodlands Terrace South Side Johnsons South Hills

Faith at Work themed Kanawha Valley convention

The Kanawha Valley Christian Education convention meets at Chelyan Baptist Church with Rev. Asa B. Harrid Jr of Parkersburg as a main speaker. Morning session includes address by President Earl A. Goodall, with Dr. John W. Elliott Alderson-Broaddus College and several state directors among the participants. Afternoon features singing and official reports, with officer discussions on children and adult church work. adjournment at 4 10 p m.

Kanawha Valley Christian Education Convention A. m Chelyan Baptist Church Asa B. Harrid, Jr Parkersburg Christian Education Theie Earl A. Goodall John W. Elliott Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi W. F. Adams South Charleston Roscoe Keeney, Jr Lon Given Gharlestor Mmigsionary Hev. M. Parker Burroughs Morgantown Organiza*tion Goodall

Nottingham Named License Supervisor in State Tax Department

Herbert H. Nottingham of Grenville is appointed supervisor of the state license and cigarette tax division in the State Tax Department. He fills the vacancy after Walter R. Mitchell’s resignation. Nottingham has served as supervisor of audits and the consumers sales tax division and inventory officer since 1943.

Herbert H. Nottingham Grenville State Tax Department C. H.koontz Sid Nottingham Walter R. Mitchell J. Nottingham Consumers Aos Jime Workmen's Compensation Department Nottingham Grenville State College West Virginia University

Motorcycle crash kills teen and injures rider

Loren Oldfield fifteen of Moundsville died yesterday when his cycle struck an automobile. Joseph Tentinant nineteen also of Moundsville was injured with an un fractured leg and other injuries. State Police Corporal F D Roberts said the accident happened on U S Route 250 near Glendale as Tentinant tried to pass a car driven by Grady Donald Carter thirty one of Wheeling and struck the rear of the Carter vehicle.

Loren Oldfield Moundsvilly Joseph Tetinant Moundsville Glendale F. D. Roberts Tennant Grady Donald Carter Wheeling Carter

Electrocution Leads to $10,000 Damage Suit in Federal Court

Edward Dangerfield is plaintiff in a district court action seeking $10,000 against Frank W. and Louise Pepper doing business as Peppers At State Shows. Carmel Dangerfield, 31, died after an electrocution while employed by the Pepper carnival here two years ago, alleged as negligence by the defendants.

Patriott Dangerfield Cedar Grove Frank W Louise Pepper Edward Dangerfield Carmel Dangerfield Peppers

Travelers Aid Group Names Six Directors

Six new directors were named in a Monday meeting of the Charleston Travelers Aid Society at the Kadewha county public library. Named individuals include Mrs. 3. H. Van Deventer municipal judge Frank T. Lifton H. Peirce Brawner Fred C. Alley Ernest G. Curry and Payne Brown. Virginia Chafin executive secretary gave a report and John W. Hesh aboard member reported on the regional conference at Williamsberg Virginia.

Charleston Travelers Aid Society Kadewha County 3. H. van Deventer Frank T. Lifton H. Peirce Brawner Fred C. Alley Ernest G. Curry Payne Brown Virginia Chafin John W. Hesh Will Hamsberg

Property Transfers Amid Fragmented Listings Across Districts

A garbled OCR listing transfers names buyers and parcels across Washington Jefferson Fayette and surrounding districts. Entries include Hagerman Husgant Walker Fraley Boghes Kelly and others with multiple parcels described by block and subdivision terms, indicating a broad property transfer record with many partial descriptions and missing details.

Busle & Este Toe Junie May Hagerman Husgant Marmet Thersty Mermer Roy West Hettie J. Bauert Acre Washington Dist Lind Walker Bouert Ll.walker Jettarson Jesse Daris Monte Fraley Pari Adan Jefferson Lecter Syndicate Park Shawne Realty Co Tatev Willie Pergirs Black A Meek Horch Charleston Securities and Discount Co Harold Lamp Kelly Estelle Kelly Ics Ata Glenwood Belgiis Agar Byersple & Rae Josepi Fe Bjork W. LiPattan Clendenin Tess Lewin Aree

Pipe Break Injures Two Workers Near Clendenin

Two Roy L. Smith Construction Co. workers were injured when a heavy pipe section broke loose and pinned them near Clendenin. Henry Hively, 24, was in serious condition at Kanawha Valley Hospital with possible internal injuries. James Collins, 24, sustained lesser injuries and was listed as in good condition. The accident occurred around 41 p.m. while laying a new gas line.

Clendenin Henry Hively Kanawhe Valley Hospital James Collins Roy L. Smith Construction Co

League to Decide On Funds Source

Representatives of the West Virginia League of Municipalities met to decide how cities may regain money lost after a Supreme Court ruling on sharing state alcohol profits. The plan will be presented at the district conference in Huntington this weekend, though no action is guaranteed at the meeting. Mayor Andrewa attended the five hour session yesterday.

West Virginia League of Municipalities Supreme Court Huntington Pat Maloney Maloney Andrewa

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