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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1949

Page

7

Traffic Advisers Move to Eliminate Last Flaws in Charleston

Charleston officials of the Citizens' Traffic Advisory Committee report gradual fixes to the new central district traffic system. Chairman Charles F. Hodges notes most problems stem from motorists adapting to one way routes and revised signal timing. Lane driving is urged on the boulevard, with specific advisories for McFarland Summers Hale Virginia and adjacent intersections to ease congestion.

Charleston Citizens' Traffic Advisory Committee Charles FE. Hodges Central District Hale Summers St Capitol St Don Hodges McFarland St Virginia Quarrier Sts Quary, St Broad Hale Sts Hale St Lee Virginia Sts Virginia St South Side Lee St Washington St Summers, Court Truston Sts Hodges Fayette-Lee St

Stay-at-Home Camp Plans Announced For Girls At YWCA

The YWCA announces a Stay-at-Home camp for junior and senior high girls starting Monday June 13. Irene Hambrick, teenage director, leads activities including swimming crafts folk dancing puppetry dramatics modern dance service projects and opening music. Daily swims, designated hikes and cookouts, a weekend camping trip and slumber party are planned. Registration is from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday and Friday at the YWCA with instructors listed.

Sehng Girta YWCA Irene Hambrick Walter Scott BR. W. Turner Roselee Graham Daisy Yu Rosemary, Baldwin Alice White Virginia Parsons J. E. Pillow Louie Husson

Jackson County Posts Reward for Vannest

The Jackson County court yesterday added a $100 reward for Denver Vannest, one of three convicts who escaped from the state penitentiary at Moundsville Friday. State Police Cpl. C C Stewart said the total on Vannest now stands at $150. he was jailed for 25 years in 1944 for armed robbery and malicious wounding at Ravenswood. The remaining $50 bounty is paid by the state for escaped-convict capture.

Jackson Denver Vannest Moundsville C. C. Stewart Vannest Ravenswood

Photographer Harsh Gains Notoriety With Churchill Shot

On the Line continues with M. Daguerr Harsh a bald browed photographer managed by his wife who rose to fame in wartime by taking a single famous Churchill portrait and a bold daring act. His early wartime reputation grew as readers learn more about his work and impact.

M. Daguerr Harsh Winston Churchill Harsh

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