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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1949

Page

34

Carnegie Classic Teams Chosen for Dale Carnegie Night

Members from two Dale Carnegie classes and Charleston alumni competed at the Daniel Borne hotel in a program of prepared talks and extemporaneous speeches on the theme When I Got Out of the Course. Thursday speakers were John A. Pitzpatrick Ruth Martin Ballentine and Richard T. Sulsten. Friday speakers included Roy W Greenles Warden C Weaver and Well G. Lordan. Alumni prizes were awarded by Class Directors William G. Strauss Mildred Reynolds and George Anstey. A group photo lists numerous participants across four rows with instructors and directors identified.

Dale Carnegie Daly Carnegie Daniel Borne Hotel John A. Pitzpatrick Ruth Martin Ballentine Richard T. Sulsten Roy W 'Greenles Warden C Weaver Well G. Lordan Tharleston Henry MM Sscne Robert Dixon Smbers William G. Strauss Mildred Reynolds George Anstey Jon Ruskin Hall Domiias Colby ‘S Mills Ralph MW. Green John D. Elliott, Jr Janes Fallo Ralph A. Edward M. Dobbs John A. Pitk Mildred Regni

Directors Named For Playgrounds Opening Monday

The Charleston Park and Recreation Commission yesterday named playground directors for a three month summer program starting tomorrow. Special activity supervisors include Reuben Carp Roy Lene and George Rayford with assistants Paul Trotter Mrs Louise Hughes Miss Garneta Shannon and Mary Lee Werner. District supervisors Clyde Hutson and Lav Borgox will direct sites at Roosevalt and Rooosevalt junior high with East End同. City wide sites list multiple directors including Legion Field Littlepage Terrace Cabell Tiskelwah Glenwood Robins Miles Trout Stonewall Linesla Watts Bigley and more with 2) playgrounds opening Monday through Friday 1 to 6 pm and other hours elsewhere.

Charleston Park and Recream Commission Proram Reuben Carp Roy Lene George Rayford Paul Trotter Louise Hughes Garneta Shannon Mary Lee Werner Clyde Hutson Stonewall Jack- 200 Wiil-Coarn Batenail West Side Lav Borgox Rooosevalt East End Legion Field Pat Moran Adell Beggener John Nourmar Littlepage Terrace Orva Chidester Littlepage Kethryn Mol Johanes Dunocar Thelma Smith Cabell Macea Nelson Tiskelwah Margie Green Fred Graharo Glenwood Betty Graham Ernle Allins Robins Ruth Cevittana Miles Trout Ralph Holmes Nv Linesla Addie Heiffeld Edward Riordan Watts Virginis Conner Wariha Cole Bigley School Helen Harper Bigley Av Recreation Ruby Danter Jim Danter Sylvia Hossecman Reynolds Mary Fike Jimordes Washington Manor Joseph Bidny Sis Rosemiary Moore Ang Weller Moore Fernbank Taft Ma. m Noot

Reuther Gun Identity Sought In Detroit Search

Police plan a systematic search across 26 cities for the owner of the gun used in Victor Reuther's shooting. A detective will carry a photo of the abandoned shotgun found at Reuther's home and details on a $217,500 reward. The weapon bears initials J BH or J, Hy and may be one of 20 made by an Eastern manufacturer. Reuther, education director of the UAW, was shot at his home in May. his brother Walter, UAW president, was shot earlier in April.

Detroit Victor Reuther Reuther James J. Makers United Auto Workers Walter Gaw

Three Killed and Six Hurt in New Jersey Troop Truck Crash

A New Jersey National Guard troop truck collided with a passenger car at the Dex Dix approach, killing Austin Potts and his wife Rebecca Potts and another occupant Florida McGen, while three Guardsmen died and three were injured. Police said the truck turned off State Highway 92 and crashed into the Potts vehicle, driving it into a pole.

New Jersey Bordentown INS New Jersey National Guard Ry Dex Austin Potts Rebecca Potts Flaine McGen Columbus Potts

Halsey Urges Fixed Marine Corps Force Share

Retired Admiral William Halsey told Congress to fix six percent of Army Navy and Air Force personnel as a Marine corps floor to ensure a perpetually strong Marine presence. Speaking at the Marines Fourth Division reunion on the Washington Monument grounds he argued for a constitutional level to sustain the corps long term.

Washington William Buil) Halsey Congress Halsey Washington Monument Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps

So Charleston Girl Is Oberlin Graduate

Oberlin College prepares for commencement with a large 79 member graduating class. Among the graduates is Elizabeth May Castilie of South Charleston West Virginia and Miss Boulittle K. Doolittle of West Cuyahoga, noted for their academic achievements as the ceremony approaches.

Charleston Oberlin the Gazette Oberlin College Elizabeth May Castilile South Charlescon W Va Nire Arthue Miss Boolittle K. Doolittle Souls Charleseal

Truman Aides Headed to Farms to Rally Off-Year Votes

Washington June 11 President Truman's top political aides travel to Des Moines for a two tier farm policy conference. They aim to mobilize farm and labor groups to back Brannan's plan, promote cheaper food for consumers, and frame postwar agricultural policy as a 1950 campaign issue. The gathering includes Barkley Brannan Tobin Clark McGrath Thomas and Blunt Democratic leaders seek to broaden support among Midwest farmers and labor to offset GOP gains.

Washington Truman Des Moines Barkley Agricure Midwest Brannan Len Henneth Wherry Nebraska Senate Sraonin Sebanks James G. Patton The Nations Farmers Union Aranged Traies Carey CIO Joseph D

Eden Collapses During Public Speech in Warwick Heat

Anthony Eden, the wartime leader, fainted during a public speech in Warwick as temperatures hovered near 70 degrees. He was supported by aides, received first aid, and continued later, with Eden noting he felt recovered before leaving for another engagement in Leamington.

Anthony Eden Warwick Eng Vic Eden Leuarington Beilain Lesmington

Charleston Youths Honored at Culver Academy

Two Charleston youths received honors at Culver Academy during closing exercises. Mercrum of Chestnut Re and James T. Moeller of Norwood Road were appointed to captain and battalion state sergeant for the 1949 50 school year. Mercrum is the son of Mr and Mrs B McCrum.

Culver. Indy Chareston W. Va Culver Academy Chestnut Re James T. Moeller Norwood Rd McCrim Mra B. McCrum

Groens Bring Police In Force In Danbury Incident

Danbury police were summoned after Walter Tyaye 50, a robs operator, reported hearing groans during a disturbance in East Hight. Irving Vermilyea of New Bedford and John Stoughton of Claremont alerted authorities when Trask’s voice faded. officers found Trask asleep in Troy with his transmitter emitting groans.

Barlin Ham New England Irving Vermilyea New Befford John Stoughton Claremont Trask Troy

Isaacs Plea Fails To Deter Railmen

Britain faces a large rail strike as unions press for wage deals and support a walkout announced by the union’s rail branch. The strike disrupts schedules, causes weekend rail outages, and forces trains off main routes, with government ministers warning of potential economic impact.

Stanley Sanes Britain York Sanday Loma Toree Sutdars Forthast Greisien Oy Nine Elms

Morris Re elected To College Board

Stanley J. Morris of Charleston West Virginia has been re elected for a fourth consecutive term as chair of the Mariela college board. He is a graduate of Marietta College and a member of the law firm Steptoe and Jamson, Charleston and Clarksburg. James Mueller is the son of Mrs. G. J. Trayer.

Mariefta. D Stanley J. Morris Charleston. W. Va Allowney Ihan Ure Mariela College Board Marietta College Law Liar Steptoe and Jamson Charleston Clarksburg James Mueller G. 7. Trayer. ii

Revived Arts Center prompts open meeting plan

The Civic Arts Center project is revived with Helen Thompson and Charles W Cammack Jr announcing an upcoming open meeting. Officials urge all interested groups to attend to discuss ways to realize the center to serve Charleston cultural groups, with time and date to be announced.

Civic Arts Center Helen Mr. Thompson Charles W Cammack, Jr Uged the Gazette Thompson Lbes Charlestonide Th Gazette Kanawis City Watt Powell Uted Charleston I

South Charleston New School Building Planned at Montrose and Glendale

Montrose and Glendale intersections in South Charleston will host a new school unit to ease crowded conditions. Vir Bi Flinn announced the project, with a three to six to eight room expansion planned as Montrose grows. Architect to publish plans within two weeks. about 38 first three-grade students to be housed.

South Charleston News Montrose Dr Glendale Av Flinn Mary Grands ZoRe- O'Dell Edisas South Charleston Montrose Aid Glentsley L. Lowenstein Montrose-Glendale Lavenstein Penanty Ross W. W. White Sie First Presbyterian Church S. van Buren Synod of West Davis-Elkins College White Bas Vavatian Bible School Uo MI Delbert Hartest Kanawha County Michigan South Charlecton Kangwha State Forest

Girl Sees Face Of Blind Date Killer In Boulder Inquest

Doris Weaver testified at a coroner inquest into the death of Ray Spore, alleging she saw a sharp facial profile of the man who killed him during an attack by Boulder Creek. She described a 20 to 30 year old, 5 ft tall suspect in a plaid jacket, dark trousers, possible jean, who fled after striking Spore with a blunt instrument and delivering a fatal blow.

Boulder Cole June Chinrade University Tim Miss Weavers Spore Couner Teen Jaco Doyle Weaver Rebeccah Haviley Annette Tyra Fightne Apong

Five men saved as Sunset capsizes off Alaska coast

Coast Guard reports four survivors from the salmon purse seiner Sunset after it capsized near False Pass Alaska. Nine crew aboard. Captain Nick Mardesch Sr. and four sons from Everett Washington among the crew. An Army helicopter evacuated survivors to Cold Bay and then to Anchorage for medical care as rescue efforts continued.

Seattle False Pass Alaska Coast Guard Seattie Tigwly Palse Pass Alaska Hinsula Kei Everett Wash Tony Mardesich San Pedro Vincent Viaskellin Frank Suryan Anacortes Movrovich Iuc Foe Coast Guard Johnny B Erie Mei Anchorage Asa

Birthdays Off Given Under Union Contract

A union contract in New Jersey ensures workers receive paid time off on their birthday. The provision aims to grant each employee an annual birthday break with pay, reflecting union demands for holiday-like benefits.

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