Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

We have 4,406,664 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1947

Page

11

Wheeling Boy Elected Governor As Federalists Win

Elmer H Freese of Wheeling led the Federalists to a landslide 227 to 36 victory over James Cooper of Thomas in the tenth annual Boys State encampment. Freese inaugurated as Dave Daugherty of Huntington handed over to the new governor. Federalists swept state offices including secretary of state and attorney general, while three Federalists joined the state supreme court.

Jagcesun O Mill Elmer H Bud) Freese Wheeling Federalist Nationists James Cooper Thomas Strat Soc Ernor Supreme Court of Appeals Freese Dave Daugherty Huntington Freese i John Scott Mt. Hope Lawrence Blair Gary Edward B. Dake Parkersburg Paul Slater Moundsville H Bill Sinclair Oliver Eschenaur Pt. Pleasant Joe Skaff Charleston James Horn Wellsburg Jack Wallace Elkins Hill Zucchero Montgomery Glenn Scott Valley Bend Clarksburg Supreme Court David Deberry Terra Alta Tom Kennedy Jane S. McGuire, Jr Logan Jack Doldds John David Thomas Senate House of Delegates

Kiwanians Hear Talk on Dairying Advances

James E. B. Weber of the state agricultural department spoke to the Kiwanis at the Daniel Boone hotel about new dairy methods. He described milking techniques using warmed teats and rapid milking, calf feeding habits, and artificial breeding as key factors. He noted West Virginia’s dairy industry is a sizable business with twenty million dollars spent on salty products last year.

James EB. Weber State Agricultural Department Kiwanis Club Daniel Boone Hotel Weber West Virginia

Innkeeper liability upheld for guest property in common law

The West Virginia Supreme Court reaffirmed the common law rule of innkeeper liability for guest property losses. A 1899 statute sets a $250 recovery cap if reasonable care was shown, but does not eliminate common law claims. The decision reversed a Kanawha county ruling in Gill C. Shifflette et al. v Lilly et al., and covered related city and contract issues, including a Weston mayoral docket dismissal and other civil matters.

Supreme Court Fred L. Fox Fox Kanawha County Gill C. Shifflette Mary E. Lilly Charleston England J. L. Harrison Lockhard A. Page Lockhard Salem Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board McDowell County Poland James White Rector, Jr Rector Preston County Edward Watkins Baltimore and Ohio Morgantown and Kingwood Preston E. Guy Sypolt Arthur F. Shatffery Aecounts Summers County Pauline Ellis

35th Annual Horse Show Slated at Charles Town

Charles Town sponsors announce 17 classes for the 35th annual show to be held at the race track grounds under Jockey Lab agreement. Revenue from the two racing days will go to the association treasury. nine classes run tomorrow heavy draft horses judged by William Bell Watkins, Thursday judging of thoroughbreds by E A Nicademus. ribbons and money prizes awarded.

Charles Town William Bell Watkins E. A. Nicademus

Birthday party marks Baptist temple class gathering

The Grayce Fhilathea Bible class at the Baptist temple held its annual birthday party Tuesday evening at Fort Hill home of Mrs. Roy B. Rollins. Thirty-six were present. Mrs. Leslie Burdette and Mrs. Nora Morton presided at the punchbowl. Mrs. James Teague and Miss Ida Dunbar presented musical numbers.

The Baptist Temple Roy B. Rollins Fort Hill Leslie Burdette Nora Morton James Teague Ida Dunbar

Fire damage reports and notices of deaths in Charleston area

A jumble of short circuit and fire alerts along with obituaries and service notices from Charleston area addresses. Entries mention residents such as O W Smith and Elmer Cavert, hospital names, and a planned funeral by Dr Harry Longley. public notices include Holy Communion cancellations and memorials for Herbert J Thomas.

Lot Columbia Polumele Willa B. Curray Central Av Charles Ton Generel O. W. Smith Charles B Donnally St Die Garvin &Y Charleston Citifocd Bissonville Ira E. Pennington Charleston General Charles Hopkins Durst St Wim Smiths Elmer Cavert Madison General Charles Jackeson Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Edward Clendenin Tod Maple Herbert J. Thomaing Betts St. John's Episcopal James Rimmer Herbert J. Thomas Bart Loyd King Harry Longley Beckley Simma Peggy Hy Sebsee Mtr C. W. Houghton Elm St Herbert J. Thomeny Pred Mason Box Spring Hill Herbert J Thomas Bon T. Miler Roosevelt Bt St Afbans Berbert Thomas John Bigman Dentus Clarence Hudson Herbert J .Thomas Clarence Burns MacCorkla Herbert J. Torna James. Murrey Iari Heck Amee Sers

Birth Announcements From Charleston General Family News

Twin infants and multiple birth notices from Charleston General and area families appear in this column. Entries include Mr and Mrs Braet Moore Shawnes, Mrs Roy WJ Matthews Av, a daughter for Markmann Washington, Mrs Jan Boling Piedmont Rd, and several more couples noting June birth dates and Saint Francis hospital references. The list continues with additional families such as Oakes Glendenia, Dennison Washington St, Smith Anderson, Emerald G. Sbury Rose St, Keravy Marvel, Hull Walton Ht J, Holt Jownemont, Sitzmorn Engacre, Howerton Matinel, Hicks Station B, Seerckman Ward, and Har.

Braet Moore Shawnes Cr Dune B Charleston General Roy W.J Matthews Av Dune George Markmann Washington St. Bodung SM. Francis Jan E B. Boling Ted Piedmont St. Francis Engacre and Birs Walter L. Howerton Matinel John Hicks, Jr Station B Chareston General Mra Steve Seerckman Ward Paul G. Har

Local notices fragment hinting at residents and addresses

A garbled list of names and addresses appears in a partial local notice. References include individuals such as Herbert J and Mrs. Thomas, Ralph, and William Mindér, with several street names and Charleston mentions, but details are unclear.

Atbang Dome

Weak Blood Blamed for Dulling Men and Women

A distressed advertisement claims weak watery blood ages people and saps appetite energy and vitality. It touts a tonic marketed as restoring vigor and looks while promising healthier skin and stronger constitution with mass sales and abundant bottle claims.

Benny

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cohen Summers Street Athetic Abdominal Panrvens Bellows & Company New York Colorado Springs Weston Maxwell Y. Sutton Household Finance Corp TAG Galyean Inc Virginia and Truslow Sts Jane §, Chestes Hartley V Ave Naval Supply Depot Norfolk Virginia Fwrith Cartifeates Sele Eposie m Hota Dale Daly Lysekt United States Sempian Witerare Ganaro Gendisiana NUS Norfolks North Hampton Boulevard Naval Base Newport News Barber Orwaie Iniirmata Dole Sefea Fed Fedwal Naval Cly Hall Averys Monticalle Horal Necfeld Washington, D.C Baltimore, MD W. VA Richmond, VA Jefferson Dr S.W Republic Calvert St—Tal Plaza Main St WAR Assets Administration Richmond Regional “Office
Search Courier

Search the Charleston Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charleston Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication