Motor Carrier Act violations charged in federal case
The U S government filed charges in district federal court against Motor Transit Co of Charleston and Black Diamond Lines of Bluefield under the Motor Carrier Act. The case cites rebates to Hardie Brothers of Pittsburgh and unlicensed shipments for Standard Oil and interstate traffic for Bluefield. Penalties start at 190 dollars up to 400 for each subsequent violation. hearings set for July 1 in Charleston and June 24 in Bluefield.
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U. Ss
Motor Transit Company of
Charleston
Black Diamond Lines
Bluefield
Hardie Brothers Company
Pittsburgh
Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brisk Diamond Lines
Vainia
George W. McClintic
Delmar Litton
Charles Chester Clawson
Community Notes From the First Baptist Gathering
The First Baptist church gathering on Monday night planned a June 3 weiner roast. Attendees included Misses Dorothy Donley Kyre Biggs Eline Effective and others, with travel news and family updates from Atlantic Greyhound lines service trials and vacations in Washington Virginia and Akron. Local residents report hospital visits, illness concerns, and bus schedule changes ahead as Joseph and other families share travel and visiting updates.
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Goldie Baller
First Baptist Church
Weiner
Dorothy Donley
Kyre Biggs
Eline
Piano Pupils of M Naydeen Sylvester Recital Friday
Piano pupils of M Naydeen Sylvester will be presented in recital Friday at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Warren Peek, ram-
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M. Naydeen Sylvester
First Baptist Church
Warren Peek
Ram
Boy Alfred Ritter Killed in German Air Attack
The State Department in Washington reports eight year old Alfred Paul Ritter was killed in an air bombing near Ulm Germany. He had been living with grandparents in We Reich. His mother Mrs Marie Ritter resides in New York. Alfred formerly lived with aunt Mrs Lillie Schneider in Covingdale.
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State Department
Washington, D.C
Alfred Paul Ritter
Klingenstein
Ulm
Germany
We Reich
Marie Ritter
New York
Alefred
Lillie Schneider
Coviingdile
Jury verdict in 1930 damage suit over fatal track incident
A jury yesterday found against plaintiff in a 2000 damage suit arising from the death of Mel Hoyell who was fatally struck while walking along a track near his home. Plaintiff alleged negligence by railroad engineer Madlorw F. Leonard for failing to warn. The defense argued the track area was commonly used as a walkway by locals without objection.
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Mowatt
Cutlor Iave
Lauda Hegaint
York Central
Mel Hoyell
Heme
Madlorw F. Leonard
Hastings Quits Recount in Belle Democratic Justice Withdraws
S G Hastings of Belle, incumbent Democratic justice of the peace, withdrew from the recount after district precincts were counted. Marie of Coat Park contested Hastings nomination and gained, while W Michael of Dawes, Democratic candidate for constable in Cabin Creek district, also withdrew. The count left Enicks and Withrow leading in local race.
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SG. Hastings
Belle
Flag Day Ceremony Address By Maj Cornwell At Elks Hall
Maj Cornwell spoke on Flag Day ceremonies to be held at 7 p m Friday in the city auditorium under Elks sponsorship. Elks sponsor Robert Devs, a leader in the lodge, announced the program and urged attendance.
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Maj. Cornwell
H. B. Caemertt
The
Elks Club
Robert Devs
Vider
Elks
Mrs. H. M. Ensign Dies after Stroke at 79
Mrs. Henry M. Ensign, 79, a member of a prominent Huntington family, died today after suffering a stroke. Her husband, a representative at the American Car and Foundry, died in 1937.
Paving Extension Requested for Corkle and Bristad Roads
The city council sought an extension of paving time on Corkle avenue Edward extension and Bristad widening from June 29 to August 1. The request was made to the PWA by a responsible party during a council meeting led by Otis A. Vandine who presided over the session.
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Corkle Avenue
Edward
PWA
Ciuneil
Otis A. Vandine
Nc Atier Busineen
Club Meetings The Central W C 7 Thel Men
The Central W C 7 Thel men meet today at Mrs D B M Pacs home 4011 Staunton Avenue Kannwha C.
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Central W.C
Pan
DB. M. Pac
Staunton Avenue
Kannwha
City Stores See 16 Percent Sales Gain in May
The report from the Federal Reserve’s district branch notes department store sales in January May 1946 rose 16 percent over the same period in 1939 within the Fifth District. Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland and most of West Virginia led gains with 44 percent above May prior year. North Carolina and South Carolina posted double digit increases, while West Virginia shows 165 and 12.1 in year over year figures.
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South Carolin Northalina
Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
West Virginia
Bank
Listerg and Research
North Carolina
South Carolina
Leston
S.C
Charleston
Wl Va
Huntingt
Church Events Highlight Evangelist Meetings and Bible Classes
Rev Harry Black and an evangelistic party from Los Angeles hold meetings at Elk River tabernacle camp. Morning talks at 10 30 and afternoon at 2 40. Virgin Knapp Bible class meets Humphreys Memorial Church at 7 30. Mrs Se Bunbar to represent Grayce Philathea class at Syracuse July events. Birthday supper honors C W King at Witcher Creek church.
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Harry Black
Evangelistic Party
Los Angeles
Tabernacle
Elk River
Humphreys Memorial Church
Se Bunbar
Grayce Philathea
The
Baptist Temple
Baracea Philathea
Clifford White
Showmanship Aids Church Attendance at Diamond Revival
Pastor Rev Wilden H Morrison of the Methodist church in Diamond used showmanship to boost revival turnout. He built an altar on the roof with a public address system and preached from it on The Reign of Jesus drawing about 50 residents. He would preach again from the improvised altar if it saved souls.
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Diamond
Wilden H. Morrison
Jesus
Morrison
Population tally sets Charleston at 67 374 in 1940
The 1940 census places Charleston city at 67 374, a rise from the May 5 figure of 67 282. District supervisor Melton M Maloney notes part of the city’s population lies in the London district while 7 206 residents live outside the corporate limits in North Charleston and nearby areas.
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Charleston
Melton M. Maloney
Maloney
City
London
North Charleston
Se Japanese
Shanghai
Campaign cost reports filed for Fourth District race
Wayne Weissenburger report shows campaign costs of 43.04 dollars by C O Weissenburger of Point Pleasant Republican candidate for Congress in the fourth district. C H McNown of Wayne, Democratic state nominee in the fifth district, reported expenses of 25.60 dollars.
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C. O. Weissenburger
Point Pleasant
Congress
C. H. McNown
Wayne
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Galinotis
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Adeline Greer
Akron
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