Roth Sees More Funds Available For State's Dependent Persons
Public Assistance Director Robert B. Roth said the department can meet more relief needs during the next two fiscal years starting July 1. He noted current biennium funding covered about 34 percent of minimum requirements, aiming for 50 percent in 1949-51, amid statewide concerns over rising relief costs and a major role for the state in funding aid to aged, blind, and dependent children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Roth
Fisel
Hel
Suckeye
Frank Lansche
West Virginia
Roth
League Sponsors City Sales Tax Boost on Liquor
Huntington June 10 fi Help for West Virginia cities was voiced by the State League of Municipalities Executive Secretary Pat Maloney seeking a boost from two to five percent in the sales tax on alcohol. The plan targets cities with state liquor stores as only they can collect the tax under current law. Carlton E. Welch of Parkersburg, president, will preside over the final day of the two day meeting after Teague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
West Virginia
Pat Maloney
State League of Municipalities
Siste Supreme Court
Carlton E. Welch
Parkersburg
League
Reserve Artillery Holds Contact Camp at Aberdeen
About 26 personnel from the 479th Field Artillery Battalion Reserve attended a week end contact ramp at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. Lt Col George H Roch announced the 478th unit will be armed with the 240 mm howitzer for future training. Openings exist for officers and enlisted men. contact U S Organized Reserve Armory 1016 Lee St for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
479Th Field Artillery Battalion
Absidean Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
George H. Roch
West Virginia Military District
Army
478Th
George L. Wilson
Nit
U. S. Organized Reserve
Lee St
Travelers Convention Votes for Officers at Four State Session
The United Commercial Travelers convened at the Rutford hotel with 265 delegates from Virginia Maryland Kentucky and West Virginia voting this morning on officers. Memorial exercises honored late H H Higginbotham of Charleston. Supreme Conductor J L Collins of Texarkana led the banquet. Four Charlestonians joined committees on resolutions necrology charter and dispersation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercials
Rutfoer Hotel
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
West Virginia
Andrews
J. A. deGruyter
Gov
Patteson
R. Aly Crichton
H. Higginbotham
Charleston
Pest
J. L Collins
Texarkana
Tex
Juin Wie
City Bank Debits Show Gains In Charleston Week
Debits in Charleston for the week ending June 3 totaled 29,015,728 with a 3,853 more than the same week in 1948. Frank S. Fisher, secretary of the Charleston Clearing House Assoc., reports the totals as part of a 4 percent year over year rise. Jane 1 recorded 705,298,089 compared with 677,889,836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Frank S. Fisher
Seven Firms Given State Charters In Kanawha Valley
Seven firms received state charters yesterday from the secretary of state. Kanawha Valley Tile Co of Charleston is authorized 5000 in capital stock with 38000 paid in. incorporators Rosalie Saaw South Charleston Thelas Holmes and Dorothy Quisenberry of Charleston. Other charters include Farmers Vice Supply Co Princeton authorized 25000 paid in 9000 incorporators Frank G Shumaker J P Sammons Joniene Sammons of Princeton. Princeton Athletic Assoc Inc Princeton authorized 4000 paid in Srna incorporators J P Sammons Andrew L Clark and D J Bailey of Princeton. Figaretti Brothers Inc Wheeling food products authorized 3600 paid in 1000 incorporators Jack Figarelli Micha Figaretti and Anthony Figaretti of Wheeling. Band caine Fortlands bee authorized paid in 5000 incorporators Arthur Alfre Loresta Alfre and James Cacace Sr of Weirton. Guyandotts Local club Inn Huntington non profit incorporators Robert L Cultins Joe W Eslee and Willis T Thuma of Huntington. Middle Island Hunt club West Union Dodridge county none profit incorporators Wilinah Tyce Whitehill and G F Whitehill of West Union and Herschel B R Wagner of Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Valley Tile Co
Whattestos
Rosalie Saaw
South Charleston
Thelas Holmes
Dorothy Quisenberry
Charleston
Farmers Vice Supply Co
Frinceton
Frank G. Shumaker
J. P. Sammons
Joniene Sammons
Prince- On
Princeton Athletic Assoc, Inc
Princeton
Srna
Andrew L. Clark
D. J. Bailey
Arthur Alfe
Loresta
Alfre
James Cacace
Weirton
Guyandotts
Huntington
Robert TL
Cultins
Joe W. Eslee
Willis
T. Thuma
Middle Island Hunt Club
West Union
Doldridge County
Wilinah Tyce Whitehill
G. F. Whitehill
Herschel BR. Wagner
Clarksbure
Thief Cracks Wall Safe at West Vista Beer Co
Police say the thief took over 900 dollars from a wall safe at West Vista Beer Distributing Co near 3rd Street and Lancaster Avenue. Detectives note the thief likely knew the combination or unlocked the safe, with no forced entry evident and about 400 plus dollars recovered in cash plus checks overlooked. Manager C McMurray says the loss was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vi
Rey
C. McMurray
Nelson Transfer and Storage Co
Capitol St
Piedmont Rd
Institute Considers School Journalism
Problems facing high school teachers and students of journalism were discussed at the 15th Scholastic Journalism Institute held at West Virginia University Morgantown. The teachers are led by Miss Tuantta Cleavenger of Bridgeport while Harry Ernst of Charleston coaches the student section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Tuantta Cleavenger
Bridgeport
Harry Ernst
Charleston
Ieeeachgolls
Allen Blames Russia For Fear About U.N.
Assistant Secretary of State George Allen said the U N fears stem from Russia. He claimed the Kremlin cannot grasp cooperation, warning democracy collapsed in Germany and totalitarianism controlled the Soviet Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Russia
U.N
Grinnell
George Allen
United Nations
Institute of International Affairs
Srinnel College
Kremlin
coopera_tion
Slave Department
League of Nations
Germany
Soviet Union
Weather Forecast Promises Warm Five Days
Huntington forecast predicts a warm spell from June 10 to 17 with temperatures about two to four degrees above normal. Thunderstorms expected mainly in the mountains, bringing roughly one fifth inch of rainfall overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Weather Bureau
Child's Side Punictured In Fall on Pitchfork
Nine year old Frederick Feber son of Mr and Mrs Brooks Feber of Charleston was treated at St Francis hospital after falling from a pitchfork prong left side punctured late Thursday. Attendants said he was released after emergency treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitchfork
Frederick Feber
Ang
Brooks P_ Faber
KFD
Charleston
St Francis Hospital
Young Faber
Slain Cirl’s Chum Helped Off Stand In Near Collapse
Milwaukee jury hears testimony in the Milton Bybieh Ruth Miller murder case. Patricia Birmingham’s 17 year old friend Kathieen Babich nearly collapsed as she testified and was led from the stand by District Attorney Willitry J. McGilles. The witness identified a revolver by its serial number linked to the river death of Patricia. The defense sought to limit questioning as the trial continues with questions about premeditation and the alleged pregnancy of Kathieen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Patricie Birmingham
Milton Bybieh
Ruth Miller
Chalky White
Herbert J. Steffes
Fatricia
Babich
Waliam Tiintrap
Patricia
Seld Babich
Sathleen
Kathieen
Six Held On Gambling Charges In Williamson County
Six suspects arrested in two raids face a Monday appearance before Magistrate J Pat Evans in Dalbert. State police seized a war full of gambling equipment from the Smoke House and the Brunswick. Arrested at the Smoke House were Nathan Crig ger and H J Crigger owners Frank Wellman and Charles Wade. At the Brunswick were proprietor Isaac Abraham and Cullen Canters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
J. Pat Evans
Dalbart
State Police Corp
W. R. Seal
Smoke Horce
Brunswick
Seal
Nathan Crigger
H. J. Crigger
Frank Wellman
Charles Wade
Isaac Abraham
Cullen Canters
Esso Promotes Road Safety Campaign This Summer
Esso will run 31 outdoor panels across 12 divisions this summer to promote road safety. West Medinia Division Manager W H St Clair said the campaign echoes the National Safety Council message The Life You Save May Be Your Own and dedicates 10 percent of panels to June July and August safety outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eesa
West Medinia
W. H. St. Clair
National Safety Council
St Clair
Zsso
Jpaler
Kermit City Election Recount Begins Monday
The Ker mit city council will recount Tuesdays election on Monday. Five losing Democratic candidates filed recounts including mayoral hopeful Benny Webb and Win lost by five votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit City
Kermit
Benny
Webb
Win
Mary Brown Elected President of West Virginia Society
Miss Mary Brown of Morgantown was elected president of the West Virginia Society Children of the American Revolution at a two day convention in Morgantown. James Banford of Huntington was succeeded as president, with Sandra Sue Jones of Point Pleasant named vice president and Christine Keister of Fairmont as secretary. About 40 delegates from 12 chapters attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Revolution
Mary Brown
Morgantown
Pas
West Virginia Society
Children of the American Revaltion
James Banford
Stuntington
Sandra Sue Jones
Point Pleasant
Christine Keister
Fairmont
cHap- Lees
University Registration Tops 3000 in First Four Days
University records show registration reaching over 3000 in the first four days of the period. Officials compare numbers to 26 for the same span last year, noting notable growth in enrollments and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everest
Honor Student Be Colorado Office
The body of Roy G. Spore Jr an engineering student from Beaver Colorado was found along Souther creek near Governor's Glen after he was bludgeoned. His companion Doris Weaver of Twin Falls Idaho described a slender man brandishing a iron pine and fleeing. Police seek clues noting only six cents in Spore pocket and no robbery motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Boulder
Colo
INS
Southercreek
jJover's Glen
Roy G. Spore, Jr
Beaver
Arthur Everson
Boulder County
George Howe
Longmont
Howe
Spore
Doris
Weaver
Twin Falls
Ida
Boulder Creek
Slender Man
Brandiching
Ballard Rencaglione Wedding Postponed After Death
The marriage of Miss Tommie Ballard Mo oy and Mr. Carl James Rencaglione, set for Peterstown Baptist Church, is postponed following the death yesterday in Peterstown of Elbert Ballard. The ceremony will be held at 7:80 p.m. on Saturday, June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Coy-Rencaglione
Peterstown
Elbert Ballard
Tommie Ballard Mooy
Carl James Rencaglione
Peterstown Baptist Church
Booklet Highlights 49 West Virginia Graduates Seeking Jobs
West Virginia employers receive a booklet listing 49 graduates with fields of specialization from state colleges and the university. James L. Brown of the employment office says many skilled natives leave for other states and urges firms to invest locally. He notes over a thousand graduates this year in business administration chemistry physics and related sciences. Further information is available from the local employment office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pbtentis
West
West Virgin
Shay
James L. Brown
Mamger
Fawha
West Virginis
Brown
Univers
Cific
April Coal Tonnage Hits High for Year
West Virginia produced 4.956268 tons of coal in April, a yearly high, reported by the State Mine Department. Year to date through April 1999 totals 49,110,675 tons, up from 28 6,812,025 in the same period of 1948. Life Underwriters Meet New Officers. Charleston Life Underwriters Association elected Alan Greenspan, George Anstey, Frank Bowen, and E. C. Leonard to officer roles at the Daniel Epotie hotel meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
State Mine Department
Zleet
Charleston Life
sHete-- Sae Writers Assoy
Daniel Epotie Hotel
Alan A. Greenspan
Equitable Life Assurance Society
George N. Anstey
Prudentie Life Insurace Co
Frank Bowen
Northwestern Biutual Life Insurance Co
E. ¢. Leonard
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Lewis Sit Down Costs 15 000 Jobs on Pennsy
Railroad officials announce a sit down shutdown costing about 15 000 jobs across multiple yards and towns including Columbus, Enola, Mahenany, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Wilmington, and Wilmington area depots. The action aims to curb a downturn in business with freight, passenger, and transportation departments reducing work volumes to match traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
Philadelphia
Mandi
Lee Wank
Taeis
Columbus O
Reserve
Ajiona
Enola
Pitcalty
Mahenanytown
Fort Wayne
Terre Hanis
Ind
Mendsius
Wilmington
PRR
Accidental Shooting Kills State Soldier at Yokota Base
Officials report Donald E. Smith, son of Smith of Parkersburg, was killed at Yokota Air Force Base by an accidental pistol discharge. The incident occurred June 4, with a companion handling the firearm at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yokota Air Force
Bas Pfs
Donald E. Smith
Smith
Parkersburg
Driver Hurt When Truck Crashes on Embankment
Wallace Daugherty, 20, of 76 Gare Ct Littlepage Terrace, sustained a minor injury when a runaway truck crashed against an embankment on Oakvidte Ra at 101 a.m. yesterday. He was treated at Charleston General Hospital and discharged after assessment for a cut on his right foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishoes
Oakvidte Ra
Charleston General Hospital
Wallace Daugherty
Gare Ct
Littlepage Terrace
Prominent figures named among new directors
Recrewuy and William Wier, Gene Bowler, William A. King, Andrew Jeter and C A Morgan were chosen as directors. Principal speakers at the meeting were W Payne Brown, vice president and trust officer of the National Bank of Commerce, and State Insurance Commissioner Robert A Crichton. National quarterly award presented 19 19 members for outstanding production and or aidiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recrewuy
William Wier
Gene Bowler
William A. King
Andrew Jeter
C A. Morgan
W. Payne Brown
Uog Trust
National Bank of Commerce
Robert A Crichton
National Quarty Ay
Nosedive In Stock Market On Decline Day
New York June 1 The stock market dropped to a two year low as widespread weakness hit many groups. The Associated Press average fell to 58.2, with 370 stocks down and 182 up as trading rose modestly. Several major issues posted sharp losses while a few issues rallied, and bond values slid to new lows for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ono Shires
Wall Street
Associated Press
Railroad and Industri
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Schenley
Commonwealth Edison
American Smelting
Prems Boege
duPont
Allied Chemical
Philis Morris
Radio Corp
Santa Fe
New York Central
Southern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohis
Ale
Standard of
Draft Delinquencies Announced by Board
Delinquency notices were released by Kanawha County Selective Service Board No. 6 led by Chairman A A Barnes. Thirty names appear as registrants who failed to return required questionnaires beyond stated deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board
Alfred E. Farley, Jr
Surrley Q- Miller
James Robert Cummings
Randall C. MecClain
Dennis FE
Dawson Noah F Andersog
Folgar
W RB. Fullen
Harry E.ard
A. Webb
Lawrence E. Slane
I Pal H. Lander
Richard L. Retion
James Co. Mangus
Lawrence Theser
Berton K. Me
J. Hundroy
Leopard
Wir
Ee Glaspeol
Jones E
Radiore
Tay Leverne
Manual G. Cooper
Wil Ham
Thomas Johnson
Julius Wyite English
Ernest A. Jones
Thome
William White
Calin Morris
Harry J. Banks
Everett & Hares
Cecil Eb, Taylor
Cicylon Birchfield
Parish House Recital by Piano Pupils at St John’s
Residents of Rena Thompson performed in a Parish House recital at St John’s Episcopal Church. Listed pianists include Marilyn Lander Patricia Watson Freddy Ramson James Robinson Archie Carden Glorie Faye Skeins Parker Greenlee Nedra Ellen Swiger Betty Buckland and many others. Some pupils did not perform while ushers Alma Hennigan Davis Seacriss and Betty Conner assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Thompson
St John's Episcospal Church
Talert
Marilyn Lander
Patricia Watson
Freddy Ramson
James Robinson
Archie, Carden
Glorie Faye Skeins
Parkis Greenlee
Nedra Ellen Swiger
Betty Buckland
Terry Fantulbert
Carol Morgan
Jan Austin
David Carden
Marilyn
Edith Fame Keeney
Betty Lea Miller
Haddad
Ceetie Ann Keener
Ken Conch
Garrett Morgan
Sharon Morrison
Mary Tou Hazen
Rita Blackwell
Tal Lemon
Helen Rawson
Sue Davis
Pegey Matheney
Wilma Loncsak
Eugenia Edun
Hobors
Betty Conner
Paola Gallar Beverly Ballard
Virginia Emexs
Kathleen Buffinstea
Hoyt Pontalbert
Andl M's
Webb Jenkines
Alma Hennigan
Davis Seacriss
Property Transfers In Kanawha District Include Numerous Parcels
A string of property transfers is reported across Kanawha and surrounding areas, detailing deeds from owners such as A. L. Webyie and Grace Pyles to various buyers, including Henry Lane and Myrtle Ball Stover. Transactions cover parcels on Davis Creek, Belage Field, and multiple blocks, with mentions of Union District and Cabin Creek improvements, impacting properties in Edgewood, Bridge Road, and nearby subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Webyie
Clarence Kana
Wity
Edgewood
Henry Lane
Garmsy
Clene
A. Rugolou
Acdn
Dunbar
Robert M. Durrets
Edward
Buhoral
Grienaber
Punk Adda
South Charleston
Grace Pyles
Lewis
Davis Creek
Bessie Pauley
Myrtle Ball Stover
Middle Fore
Vaughan Corp
Norman Garden
Ict
Kanawna Cits
Carl Lewis
Acres
Davis Crrek
Bridge Re
Grace Cox
Leyte M
Leach and Wie
Seg Ty Buverond
Acre
Zils Voyd
Evin Tueser
Ona-Tuind
Prytt
Cabin Creek
Dist
Elkland Improvement Co
Jefferson Dist
Joe
Sisck
Roy L. French
Vist PO Fisher
Stein
Thurnong
Ghens
Olock
Ebi Ogde
Lot
Aloes Ce
Young
Evetra
Aateleie and
Roane County Wool Pool Set For Spencer Tuesday
Spencer plans a Roane County Wool Pool on Tuesday June 14 with producers from Kanawha Calhoun Clay and Roane counties bringing fleeces to the Baltimore Ohio depot. Grading runs 7 AM to noon. Wool consignors should tag bags. 80 percent of wool value paid at delivery. Boston firm Kenneth W Marriner is listed as arima dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
County Wool Pool
Wis
Baltimore
Consiguors
Kenneth W. Marriner and Company
Boston
Arima, Dler
Moses W. Jones Struck Crossing Bigley Avenue
A 77 year old pedestrian, Mose W. Jones of 208 Alethay, was struck by a car on Bigley Avenue 1600 block. Police report indicates he stepped into traffic. he received elbow and wrist abrasions and shoulder and leg contusions but was treated and released. Driver Charles Phillip O'Reilly of Cleveland was not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigley Av
Staats Hospital
Mag
Mose W. Jones
Janne
Charles Phillip O'Reilly
Cleveland. O
Woman 76 Hurt in Fall at Home
Mrs. Mary Balzell, 75, of 1552 Bridge Rel, South Hills, fractured her left shoulder yesterday after a fall in her Charleston General Hospital report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mr. Balzell
Bridge Rel
South Hills
Charleston
General Hospital
Construction Job Bids To Be Opened by Board
The State Board of Education will open bids on two construction projects at a meeting Thursday. One is for a farm house at Glenville State College and upgrading an auditorium stage. The other covers installing a centre heating plant for the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind at Ramney and adding coal handling equipment, pipes, and conduits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec
T. K. Baer
Glenville State College
Bailer Rowse
West Virginia Schools For the
Ramney
Dr D W Poupard to Address WV Chiropractors Meeting
Dr D W Poupard of Pittsburgh will speak at the West Virginia Chiropractors Society 29th annual convention in the Daniel Bonne house hotel. He outlines topics on X rays hazards in practice, sacro-disc correction work and X-ray interpretations, and the chiropractor’s responsibility at a 6:30 p.m. banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Chiropractors Society
D. W. Boupard
Pittsburgh
Daniel Bonne Hote
Poupard
Chiropractic Research Foundation
L. Trner
L. I. Hensley
RE. Tripp
Treasury budget figures show June deficits and totals
Treasury reports June figures with budget expenditures around 193 million and receipts near 75 million. Total debt listed over 251 billion with balances and trust fund expenditures noted amid fiscal totals and market summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Tistal
Casa
Joetel Aba
Livestock market prices slide in mixed cattle and sheep report
Chicago market daily rundown shows slow demand and uneven trading across cattle, calves, and sheep. Steers to 1,489 pounds bring 25.25. slaughter steers and heifers mostly 15.00 to 32.40 with weaker turnouts. Lambs steady to 23.00 as ewe and wether prices slip. overall receipts moderate with cautious bidding and declines in several classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heer
Ventere
Texas
Aisacagh
Catte
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Charleston Gazette
TAIT
Balby
HME
Fisher's Smart Apparel
SUN
Baby Shop
ROT Querrier Phann
Steubenville
Hie
Berry G_ Rutherford
New Farmers of America
W Farmers of America
W. J. Johnson
William Beard
J.B. McLaughib
John Davis
West Vir
H. M. Hon
Rec Brosdenat
Raymond Harris
Leroy Clack
Esso
Stock Exchange
el Allied Chemica
General Motors - H Sriy
Ama
Radletoy Gaz As Bey
Tn Graten Ig
Grbat Northern
Bis Rad. Corp
Tob
Greyhound Corp
I Republic “Bites
Waser Works
N. Can
Bes Reynold
Avena
Kennecott Copper
Stendard
Tee Bendix
Gilera
Beth
Martin G
Barsos Srufenaker xi
Tidewater
Ren Montgomery Ward
Diaciareese
United “Afreratt
Bortolk New
Ate Ennsol
Avision Weetern G
United Corp
Giais Ty Bes
Warner ‘Broz
Westinghaese_ La
Prramount Pictures
Foungriosn
Lia
Roane County
Moses W. Jones
Chicago
Luau
D. W. Poupard
York
Gastella
Pollela Browne
Princ Ep Saatgve
Teda
Pree Luce
Powarnes
U. Biewe
Biles
Saga
Unebaceed
Bonas
Face Building & Loan Association
Ravanswood
W. Vo
Jevy
Carson Richards
Kanawha County
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