West Virginia Seeks Women for War Work In Navy Pipelined Effort
Article describes West Virginia recruiting women to replace men in war labor roles, including hospital corps technicians, with details on enlistment, qualifications, and local station interviews. It also notes a 1200 mile gas pipeline project from Corpus Christi to Tennessee and disputes over public utility regulation and taxation.
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Japan
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Navy
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Margaret K
Public Works
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Mavallof Age
Gazette
Public Service
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Corpus Christi
Tex
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Idon
Hope Natural Gas Co
Clendenin
United Fuel Gas Co
Renova
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Public Service Commission
Legion Probes Vet Hospitals Findings To Be Submitted
Congressional committee examines alleged patient abuses at veterans hospitals as 15 soldiers face court martial. Rep Kearney demands action while Hines says testimony was benign and committee received limited details on abuses.
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Northport
Hines
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Aeven
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Gaiyant
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Rankin
Mrs. Von Schlechtendal Leaves Ka nawha Public Library
Elizabeth von Schlechtendal ends 56 years of service at Ka nawha Public Library effective July 1. She began as library assistant in Charleston in 1909 and served as librarian from 1918 to 1939, with board praise for decades of faithful service.
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Kanawha County
Isobel Tyneh
Hipenriaty
Bing Auld
Schtechtendal
Jong, Saat
Essed
von Schtechtendal
West Virginia State Opens Summer Terms For 5 Week Sessions
West Virginia State College will open two five week summer terms starting tomorrow with the first term running to July 10 and the second term to August 1. Harrison H. Ferrel is director. Courses include Latin, shop and Red Cross offerings plus American culture. regular students may earn credits toward finishing in three years. Pre registration is heavy, signaling large enrollment.
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W. Va
West Virginia State College
Seeason
Here's Your Infantry show to tour Capitol Street area
An Army demonstration titled Here's Your Infantry will showcase infantry weapons and gear in Charleston with 84 personnel, 13 weapon displays, and a battle tactics exhibit. A Fort Bragg AGF band will perform as the caravan visits Bluefield Beckley Charleston Huntington. Admission by ticket via war bonds payroll deduction.
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Garden clubs and lectures highlight St Albans notices
Mrs. 170 BAOR ctw W2 at Fughtaen Be Albans hosts a garden club exhibit while speakers discuss Planta fur Shady Pyres. Mt A Sun1 Woman's club meets at Mrs. Sheiny Sturm home in Kanewhs Ter with Mrs. Gunnar Ecka irom speaking Women in the Smart tal World.
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Local notices and meetings listed for Albans area
Community events include a trustees meeting and installation at The First Rape church hosted by Mrs. Charles Prye with Mrs. Darlath Loftis reading devotional. Plans for Bible school at the Presbyterian church and a Red Cross fund drive are noted. War bonds and home sewing support urged.
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Two Automobiles Reported Stolen in City
City police reported two autos stolen. John L. King, 40 Brown St, claimed his 1938 Packard sedan with license 127-173 was taken from his home Friday around 6 30 p m. H O Barnett, 16 Virginia St E, said a 1935 Packard coupe with license 1 was stolen Friday night. Detectives probed a Moose Club burglary at 4012 Capitol St. Readily stolen items included cigars and lighters, a purse with contents, and a wheel and tire removed from another car. Bicycle thefts also reported by Jean Withrow and George Kenney.
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Sybil Cooper
Piedmont ,Rd
J, C. Carter
Venable
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George Kenney
Morris
Servicemen To Get Furlough Gasoline
The OPA announced that servicemen returning to the United States for rehabilitation and recuperation may obtain furlough gasoline rationing. Veterans must apply to peak ration boards with temporary duty orders and the mileage record for the car to be used. The furlough ration provides one gallon per day, up to 30 gallons.
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OPA
Forced Landing Delays Passenger Train Near Pt Pleasant
A one passenger plane forced to land on a farm near Pt Pleasant delayed a Baltimore and Ohio train for about an hour between Kenawha and Pittsburgh. A young girl’s foot was caught between rails as bystanders watched, then the train was signaled to stop and later resumed. The plane, en route from Mexico to Cincinnati, landed safely and refueled before continuing.
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Special meeting and wreck crew balloting in Kanawha society
A special meeting of the Kanawha Veutre 40 and Society is set for Tuesday morning announced by William C. Humphreys. Wrecking crew members convene today at 3 pm. Balloting on June 25 wreck applications occurs Tuesday with a June 15 deadline.
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Kanawha Veutre, 40 and & Society
William C. Humphreys
Mount Hope Lions Club Exceeds War Loan Quota
Mount Hope Lions Club surpasses its $21,000 quota in the West Virginia Lions contest part of the 7th War Loan drive. Vice President Loyd Fitzgerald announced the bond sales committee is led by R C Simpkins and G Amick.
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