State Spanish War Vets Hold Huntington Reunion
Huntington hosts the 29th convention of West Virginia Spanish American War veterans as 338 members remain. J A Burdette notes aging members fear outdoors while Suk Burdette calls delegates spry. George Ellis of Clarksburg, 81, is the oldest attendee. four Clarksburg men who served in Cuba are named. The group tours the VA Hospital and holds reunion luncheons. the convention ends with a banquet and new officer installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingson
West Virginia
J. A. Burdette
Huntington Camp 12
Suk Burdette
George Ellis
Clarksburg
West
Fred McFarland
Arthur Eldridge
Loman Coffman
Veterans Administration Hospital
Rent Suit Dismissed in US District Court
A rent suit was dismissed on stipulation after Annie Lee Harris of Rocky Mountain Virginia paid 3350 into the U S Treasury for the benefit of overcharged tenants. The government claimed the landlady overcharged Miller and William E Leftridg for dwelling at 134 and 134 1 2 Wertz Ave. The government waived a claim for weather damage.
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U. S. District Court
Annie Lee Harris
RFD 1
Rocky Mountain
U. S. Treasury
Miler
William E. Leftridg
Wertz
Weeble Darmagea
Wall Street Curbs and Commodity Prices Mixed in Early June
Prices across stocks and commodities show gains and declines in a broad market scan. Notes include Walter C. Hardy & Co. listings and diverse securities with varied percentages, alongside factory and agricultural market updates from New York Pittsburgh Chicago reports.
Grain and Provisions Prices in Firm Market
Grain and provisions show renewed aggressive demand with active dealings. Closing prices list futures for winter wheat oats rye and corn with various delivery months and cash grain quotations across grain markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crigagg
Italy
Sisipy
Fred Goybeany
Railroads Lead Stock Market Summer Rally
New York June 9 The summer rally pushed the market to new highs led by railroads. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks rose to 105.80 the highest since June 13, 1930, as steel and industrials advanced and Standard Oil climbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Walter C. Hardy
Cane
Eastern Airlines
Pia
Hastmon Kodak
Owens
Fsibank Morse
Pan Ama
Airways
nais-Chalmerns
Fivestons
Bat
Atricines
Ponne
Lune x SR
Amn
Mstiila
General Mile
General Foods
Phel
Gas
Elttsbirry
Ann
Brontine
Glidden
Plymouth
Heise
Goodrinn
Pond Gite O
Okiceo
Goodyea Te
Publicker Industries
Service Eb, & OG
Woolen
Great Northern Pi
Greyhound Corp. A. i
Armco Anderson-Prichard
Cates Bete Broblle
Armour
Reinington
Raag
Aehi
Olte
Sera Industries
NS Republic Aviation ‘ Ly
Tis. Hayes Mig
Homestake
Mins Ans
GS Republic
Atlantc Refining
Reynolds Tob
I. Rr
ACO
Houdailesierahey
Hudson
Richfield
Baldwin Timas Hani
Cone Up ‘Corp
Dotan
Schenley Industrica
Brnste Aviation Ste
Harvester Eve
Beachfart Air Ling
Ei Wrens
Simmons Co
Saars
Reeve
Bad
Blehem No 'T
Sinclair Oi
Blaw-Knos Tnterinke Iren
Citleld ' Etmet
Boeing
Orden O
Astrud Creek
Cit Sa
Carina
Brigas Borg Warner
Dohase Aaavilie Co
Pacifia
Del
s-Dres
Sorthiern
Sones Fenty
Kennecott Capner
Srandara Lane Paclle
Xappers Co
Blancard O
Canitel Airlines
Kresge i Dhe Steward
Ohio Af Ind
Kroger Stovery
Giecstiter
St Bau Fran
St. Ligon
Uibeye
Aictett & Lib
Studebaker Corp
Central
Chesa
Bockheed
Eanoni
Tal Lowenstein
Thompson
Axson
Tyrr Martin
Glen Ly
Timken
Detroit
Walworth Co
Murray Corp
Warner Bros
Corto. Vultee
Nast
Navigator
Pump Container Corp
BS Bett Biscult_ Co
Em Air Lines
Siestern Union Conti
Bath Binery Piwertin
Corame
Clase Crewe
Fee
Gypeum
Ns Wentingn
Electria
Greamestes
Grocibie Steel A S Ningy
Wersere
Bean Steerie
Chruss-wright - Ae
Newport
New York Central Ees Balp
Lane
Stadl Jaaryland Rr
Chig& Bt
Wate Motor Lee Estement Norfolk & Western
Woalwarla Dieters Bien
Iorth
Io Chemical
Youngstown B. A
Dresser
N. Y
Walter C. Hardy & Co
Polbsh & C
Pepperell
Pennrosa
Botush & C. B
Pitts
Sir St Lawrence, Corp
Busonck We Wilcox
Sault, Benn.s.c
Srhulle, D. AL
Eoigaial
Ailines UA Pu S
Icecues
Deng, Vies
SLA Riaske Ale. & Technicolor
Coon
Bong & Ghate
Ark
Gasa
Bavenck & Wilcer
Fanatee Vetalineg
Betlum Steel
Cresle Petr
Northern Paper
Fe Brewing S Sue
Jefferson Lake
Enkoy Veteyee Deperident Cain
Kaiser Prazer
Lake Shore Pines
Wateer Praver Bone Star Gas
Mead Jonna
Molybaenum Corp
Louisiana
L. & Nat
Puet Gas
Marion Power Shovel
Nat. Petr. Ltd
Molyphenum Corp
Saale
Boon
Cullé and Commons Isola
Pac
Petroleum Technicolor Vu
Iui
New York
Associated Press
AP Atorage
Standard Oil
Times S
Atlantic Coast Line
Northern Pacific
Steel
Goodyear
Kennecott Copper
Dow Chemical
Sears
Roebuck
Charleston Seeks Vote on 50 Percent Levy Extension
The Charleston election centers on extending a 50 percent excess property levy. Citizens E C Reed and Mack Ruber express support, arguing businesses should not bear extra taxes while the city needs the funds.
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Charleston
Mack Ruber
Main St
Gilboa Youth, 17, Held in Burglaries
A 17-year-old Gilboa resident was charged with breaking and entering five Summersville businesses Sunday night and early today. The targets included Summersville Drug Co, Cooke department store, City Grill, Glenn Push Beer Tavern, and The Coffee Pot. A witness helped identify the suspect who was captured at 9 a.m. He faces charges of breaking and entering and forgery and is held in Nicholas County jail. About $100 was stolen from the establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summersville
Gilboa
Sam H. Boley
Summersville Drug Co. Cooke Department Store
City Grill
Glenn Push Beer Tavern
Freda Wilde
Summmersville
Haley
Mrs Nova Duff Wins GOP Post In First Ward
Mrs Nova Duff is declared elected Republican committeewoman for the cities First Ward by the County Court. The decision notes Duff was only candidate eligible for the May 13 primary. Myrtle Stevens Thomas led votes but died weeks prior. Roy H Pierson says the committee had no formal action and the petition came from some Republicans, not the whole committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Duff
Mont J. Cavender
Williamson man given manslaughter sentence
George Monroe White, 30, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of his uncle. Circuit Judge Charles W. Ferguson sentenced him to one to five years and will consider a probation motion. White had earlier pleaded not guilty to murder. The uncle allegedly struck him.
Going Places travel column preview in Sunday's Gazette
The Gazette announces a new travel feature titled Going Places to appear in the Magazine Section on Sunday. The column promises practical tips on timing budgeting and staying in good spirits for all modes of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Gazette
S Gazette
Monkey's Lung Aids Eight Blue Babies In Heart Failure Study
A monkey lung breathed for eight blue babies with heart defects using an artificial heart machine. Blood from each infant was diverted to the monkey lung to oxygenate before returning to the leg artery. All eight infants died, though one survived 15 days. procedures followed earlier dog experiments and involved surgeons from the University of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Science
Chicago
American Medical Association
W. T. Mustard
AL. Chute
Anna Sipek
University of Toronto
Shila
Legg Elected Bancroft Mayor in First Putnam Election
William E. Legg, a Nitra plant worker, won Bancroft’s first election under a 1961 act. Edward Steele was unopposed as recorder. Councilmen chosen were Parvin Withrow, W BE Miller, Cnie B McClanahan, L F Simmong, and Charles E Cook. The Putnam County Court at Winfield will certify results and notify winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
William E. Legg
Putnam County
Legg
Winfield
Edward Steele
Parvin Withrow
W. BE. Miller
Cnie B. McClanahan
L. F. Simmong
Charles E. Cook
Shamblin Sentenced to Year Term for Probation Violation
Delmer Ray Shamblin, 19, of 17 Vickers Court, admitted violating probation tied to a breaking and entering case. Judge William J. Thompson sentenced him to one to ten years in the state penitentiary after findings of his involvement in multiple burglaries. Arrested with Richard A. Neal, 18, of Charleston, by city police on April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmer Ray Shamblin
Vickers Ct
William J. Thompson
Richard A. Nea
Charleston
New Course Aims At Improvement
Morris Harvey College begins a two part course on written and oral public contact taught by Lloyd Erhard Jr. Open to all, with emphasis on business English and terminology. Six week sessions meet Tuesday and Thursday in room 302, plus a follow up in advanced business writing starting July 18. Other summer classes start tonight including public finance and typing. enroll through the admissions office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Harvey College
Lloyd Erhard, Jr
Erhard
Crippled Vet Begins 430 Mile Hitchhike For Aid Rise
In Louisa Kentucky on June 9 Malcam Jr Preece Jr a disabled veteran kissed his wife and three children goodbye and set out in a wheelchair for a 430 mile hitchhike to Washington He lost use of both legs in a World War II training accident at Camp Gruber Arkansas Preece plans to ask the Veterans Administration to raise his disability pay from 80 to 90 percent a VA board of appeals hearing is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
Malcam Jr
Preece
Washington
Camp Gruber
Ark
Veterans Administration
Wit
VA Board of Appeals
Three Eligible to Head Beckley Post Office
The Civil Service Commission announced that Elmer 4, Days, Joy I Smith and William P. Le were eligible for Beckley West Virginia postmastership. President Truman may appoint any one of them. acting postmaster E. Borrer was not among the 11 applicants for Civil Service appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Tomay Elmer
Days
Joy I Smith
William P. le
Beckley, V. Va
Truman
Idon
E. Borrer
United States Superliner makes second trial cruise
On its second trial run, the United States ferried 53,296 tons east of Cape Henry at speeds over 80 knots with minimal wake. The $70 million liner aims to break the Queen Mary speed record and begin Atlantic service from New York to Southampton and Le Havre with about 2,000 passengers this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Daftron 1
United States
Hantic
U. S
Cape Henry
Wa.y
Europe
Britain
Maritime Administration
New York
Southampton
le Havrero
CONDEMNATION NOTICE IN KANAWHA COUNTY VIRGINIA
Appalachian Electric Power Company petitions the Circuit Court of Kanawha County for condemnation of a 100 foot wide right of way easement over land owned by Stella Erwin et al for electric power use. The filing includes a bond of 100 dollars and requests appointment of a Commissioner to ascertain just compensation and to determine the necessity of the easement. The notice directs defendants to attend and protect their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court OF
KaNawaa
Virginia
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Corporation
Stella Erwin
Robert F. Itrwin
Margaret V. Erwin
Eugene D. Erwin
Oliv V. Irwin
Phyluig Wirginta Erwin Stoltz
Marold W. Stolth
Fred L. Erwin
Circuit
Charleston
Arno- Fae
West Virginia
Bosank
Perro
C. B. Talley
Inka
Appalachian Electric
Campbell, McClistie, Jumets and
Wise
Notoe
L. Blivers
Anid
Ding
Nota Thorain
Dudiding
Iznet
Kanawha
Tages
Chietit Court
Kana
Eounty
County
Ang Beliog Proce
Appalachian Electric Fower
Toms
David A
Lipscomb
Etta Lipscomb
Lopging
Charlese
Ruth Ton
Lole
Robere Tleam
Puirview
Aart Citty, Jr
Boy
Union District
Len
Kanawha Coonty
Bee Ou
Hagowe
Ian
Oliente
Kanawha County
Bone
Viroukh
Louise
Lipscomb Abe
Westeine
Iran
Edgewood Avenue
Lund
Sean
Hasawhe County
Ogarieston
Perso
C. B
Petitoner
Bourne
Dublin
Sigeereleisan
Ppalachian Electric Sonu Company
Camptell, McCinntls
Famer Bad Wise
Ita Attorneys
Guthe Cincoit
Earawha Co
Appalachlat Electric Power Com Corporation
Circuit Court
Kanawin County
Wald County
Mithon
West Regiere
Onde
Bert
Ahahich
Campbell Mecintte
James and Wise
The Charleston Gazette and Delly Gazette Subscriptions
The Charleston Gazette, an Independent Democratic paper, announces daily and Sunday editions with subscription rates. It is a member of major press associations and provides local news to 256 subscribers. Public notices and ads appear under second class postal status in Charlston, West Virginia.
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Charleston
Gaxette
M73
Delly Gaxette Company
Capitol City
Virginia
Corte End Ourelde
W. Yo
Mach
Venus HG
Bevente
Goeatte
Amele
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Charleston Gazette
Huntington
Ind
TSDA
Nellity
THE
Columbia Gas System, Inc
Checioss
Kellowton
Cocanton Stok
Oe Grance S. May Company
Busliners Engineering
Easton
Carlous Payne
Park Av
Dunbar
McMillion Motors Chevrolet Co
Howard Baker
D. H. Payne
Gazette
McMillion Motora
Rhodes-Walker Chevrolet
E. C. Reed
MacCorkle
State Automobile Insurance Co
York
Pulves
Pittsburgh
Gar
Baltimore
G. Cobvlevs
Ublealee Ad& Usls
BNO
Cubblers
Bits
J. Bu
Broilers
Dow-Jones
Thor
Andugtrisis Sassy
Williamson Man
Shipmants
Iasg
Alton
W. E. Legg
Beckley
Treasury Reports
Treasury
Son
eNiherente
Natiret
Elitine
D. F
Kanawhs
Iounly
West Virgini
Caren Water
Arcoun
Kinawha
Via
General Floor Company
General Plo
Beataway
Trusbie H
RK. Fox
Virginie
Charleston Fire Department
Iaager
Aiidrose
Piresee
Vitale
Tamer Th Lakin
Cluy
Sher
James Fisher
Cooke Funeral
Nitro Masonic Lodge
American Légion
Neal Oliers
Bliss Nuices
C. W. Blackstire
Pacrick-Waahington
Poca River
Finn
Chrotve
Convalercent Center
CIZNT
R. W
Greenbrier
Capitol
Sunrat
Eaveltaville
Payetteyne
Basel iNytte Sprouce
Bumcerni
Charles
Harry
Marlin
Box
St. Albans
Wismond Cownrtalrs
Gountain Mission Nerds
Vegetedten
Ferap Irom
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