Puppet Nazi Soldiers Display No Friendship Toward Allies
U S wartime dispatch from a French POW camp details about 800 enemy troops, many well-equipped and trained, including Russians Poles Czechs Dutch French Italians and Spaniards. Camp led by Capt William Stephen Bergenfield and Lt Charles Milici with prisoners mostly pro Nazi yet capable fighters wishing to remain rather than be shipped to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Moreso
AU. S&s
France
Germany
England
William Stephen
Bergenfield
N. J
Sayville
Longland
New York
San Francisco
Snake in Home Triggers Fatal Shock for Woman
Mrs. Mabel M. Gillispie, 33, of Island Creek, died after sighting a snake in her basement. Coroner Dr. Max J. Goldman said she retired to her room and was found dead about an hour later, likely from a heart attack. Body taken to Elk Mortuary in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel M. Gillispie
Island Creek
Max J. Goldman
Kanawha County
FDR Cousin and Husband Escape Nazis in Rome
Mrs. Margaret Roosevelt Pallavicini, cousin of the President, and her husband Alessandro Pallavicini, hid in a Rome convent and Vatican City during the German occupation with their six year old daughter Julia. They escaped harm despite Gestapo pressure and Fascist pursuit.
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Rome
Margaret Roosevelt Pallavicini
Roosevelt
Julia
Pallavicini
Italy
Mrs. Pallavicini
George Emlen Roosevelt
Park Av
New York City
Alessandro Pallavicini
Lewis Kusta Elected Grand Knight of KC
Lewis F. Kusta was elected grand knight of Charleston council No. 771 Knights of Columbus, succeeding Leo A. Lippert who was named trustee. Other officers named include Regis Karch deputy grand knight Charles C. Coughlin chancellor Michael Sada treasurer Earl Driscoll advocate Vernon Smoot warden Joseph A. Warholt inside guard Stephen Poll outside guard Milton Harding recorder. Installation set for early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Kusta
Charleston
Knights of Columbus
Leo. A. Lippert
Regis. Karch
Charles C. Coughlin
Michael Sada
Earl Driscoll
Vernon Smoot
Joseph A. Warholt
Stephen Poll
Milton Harding
Republican Women Back Federal Equal Rights Bill Support
The Kanawha County Republican Women's club endorsed the federal equal rights bill currently in Congress at their monthly meeting in the city council chamber. The event included a membership contest awarding first prize to Mrs J C W Smythe, boosting club enrollment to about 500, with Mrs Dallas Hill and Mrs 5 E Beckwith taking second and third prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha County
Republican Women’s Club
Congress
City Council
J C. W. Smythe
Dallas Hill
E. Beckwith
WCTU Institute Planned at Asbury Church Here
The Central WCTU will hold an institute tomorrow starting at 2 Pm at the Asbury Methodist church. Mrs. Nona Vandine, director, will oversee the sessions. An illustrated talk by Mrs. Robert Wells of St Albans, county president, is scheduled for the evening program.
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WCTU
Asbury Church
Asbury Methodist Church
Nona Vandine
Robert Wells
St. Albans
Obituary Perry Smith 56 of Jordan Creek near Elkview
Perry Smith 56 of Jordan Creek near Elkview died last night in a Charleston hospital from a stroke suffered days earlier. The body was taken to Hess and Harper mortuary in Clendenin. An additional obituary note appears on page 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Smith
Jordan Creek
Elkview
Charleston
Hess and Harper Mortuary
Clendenin
Pickpockets Target Bus Terminal in $40 Theft and Ring Theft
Pickpockets continued their war on travelers at the Atlantic Greyhound bus terminal as Earl Hubbard of Montgomery reported a pocketed billfold containing $40 and a diamond ring valued at $100 removed after being jostled by two white men. Mrs. Bell of 1596 Jackson St. said $25 was stolen from a packetbook in her kitchen. Joe Stewart of Coal Fork reported a 1934 Ford coupe with plate 340-386 stolen from a Summers St. lot. Cottrell's Auto Service on BOB Washington St. E. saw two pairs of shoes, about 75 yen and 25 three-cent stamps stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Greyhound
Earl Hubbard
Montgomery
P. Bell
Jackson St
Joe Stewart
Coal Fork
Summers St
Child Hurt in Accident on Florida and Grant Streets
Lora Lee Lewis, a girl of 149316 Third Ave, was struck by a car Sunday night at Florida and Grant. She was treated at Kanawah Valley hospital for a dislocated shoulder facial abrasions and head bruises and was reported in good condition. Edith Kidd of 125 Iowa St drove the out of control vehicle.
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Lora Lee Lewis
Florida
Grant Sts
Kanawah Valley Hospital
Edith Kidd
Iowa St
Sunshine Philathea class host entertains at Spring Hill church
Sunshine Philathea Bible class of Spring Hill Baptist hosts a 8 p m gathering at Mrs John Trainers home on McCorkle Av Mrs S J Rhodes directs the devotional Lions club holds 645 p m dinner meeting at Blue Belt Lunch with guest speaker Chief Petty Officer Eugene H Smith USN Country Club Acres Garden club meets 2 p m Tuesday at Mrs R E Ellis home Mrs G L Nash assists and Mrs C M Nickels presents Saving Food Value Through Proper Preparation of Food Vegetables The South Charleston Catholic Men's club meets 8 p m Tuesday at the recreation center with business session followed by entertainment and dancing for members and wives No admission charge The Montrose Rebekah lodge degree staff practices Tuesday at 1 p m at Odd Fellows hall
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Sunshine Philathea Bible
Spring Hill Baptist Church
John Trainer
McCorkle
S.J. Rhodes
South Charleston Lions’ Club
Blue Belt
Eugene H. Smith
USN
Country Club
Acres Garden Club
R. E. Ellis
G. L. Nash
C. M. Nickels
South Charleston Catholic Men's Club
Montrose Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
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M. L. Weems
Irving
U. S
Tchieves
Cottrell
Bob Washington
South Charleston News
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Pop
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Lentherks
Swank Jewelry
Bill
Prince Gardner
Alfred Dunhill
Pioneer
King
Bilalda
Gyrashier
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