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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
17
An obituary notes the death of a local resident Patterson with services planned. The report lists pallbearers and family members, including James Mouxtor and Wayne, and mentions burial and memorial arrangements at Vandare church and nearby cemetery.
Williamstown area obituary notes Frank Whelan 73 longtime Weston merchant and cattleman died suddenly in Cookeville after two years of illness. He served as West Virginia Society for Crippled Children Red Cross board member Weston Charter Commerce Rotary and public assistance committees. Survived by two daughters Mrs Tierney and Mrs Zobrist a son Frank Jr a brother Thomas A. Whelan and two sisters. Funeral at 1 pm tomorrow in Weston.
MORGANTOWN June 12 17 Coal camps in this area prepared for a formal inspection of flying conditions medical facilities and sanitation by Naval officers assigned to the study by Coal Mines Administration Rear Adm Joel T Boone medical director of the administration and his aides are due here tomorrow afternoon. Lt Cmdr E J Lobato director of northern West Virginia mines said Adm Boone will come here from Pittsburgh by auto. The admiral will visit Grant Town Barracksville and other points in Marion county tomorrow afternoon. On Friday morning he will accompany operators and United Mine Workers officials in a trip through the Scott s run field near this city.
The Woman's Board at Mocris Memorial Hospital Milton approved a project to beautify the entrance during its semi annual meeting led by president Mrs V E Holcombe. A report shows $5000 was donated to the hospital's special fund aiding purchases of an oxygen tent eye ear nose room lawn furniture garments for patients drapes and a stage curtain. The board will continue its sewing program to supply clothing for patients. Memorial services were held for two late members Mrs W D Lewis Jr and Mrs Nellie B Tompkins. A tea followed a tour of the hospital for 23 visiting members.
ELKINS June 12 A resolution adapted today by the West Virginia synod of the Presbyterian church calls President Truman to ensure no grain is used in the emergency for manufacturing any alcoholic beverage. The synod states every kernel should be used to aid hungry people worldwide. The synodical society also elected Mrs Saward Flanigan of Moundsville as president succeeding Miss Mary Weyman of Wheeling amid convention confusion.
The Secretary of State granted a charter Wednesday to the Forest Lake club with principal offices at Hurricane Putnam county.
Heavy rain caused floods in Beckhause district and along route 18 near Forest Lake. A group plans to organize a club at Lake Washington county town and will set permanent land boundaries. directors to be elected as the redevelopment of the area progresses along the Midland Trail east of Hurricane.
Nine counties send Scouts to a Boy Scout camp under the Charleston area council. Several hundred Scouts will set up tents, plan menus, cook meals, and participate in activities over Saturday and Sunday. Details are unclear due to damaged text and OCR errors.
Cam Savage 77 prominent Charleston resident and Charleston Lumber Co president dies early Tuesday in a local hospital. Rites set for 3 p m Friday at Christ Church Methodist with burial in Spring Hill cemetery. service officiated by Joseph Clare Hoffman. Burial at Spring Hill follows funeral home transfer from Scales Mortuary to Savage home in Nitro. Active pallbearers listed. Savage noted leader in civic and fraternal groups.
Oak Hill residents elected a seven member charter board by 123 to 2 vote to draft a new city charter. The board, created by a June election, will meet June 17 to begin drafting a replacement for the 1827 charter subject to a subsequent public vote.
A State Union official S. Ray Ours of Moovefield West Virginia was found dead on the third floor of the union hall in Hagerstown Maryland. Police say he likely died of a heart attack. coroner awaiting examination. He was reported to have entered about 10 a.m. and found 45 minutes later by workers.
Classified fragments show Cottage Hospital naming a home for alcoholics with care details and a sales-like note for chairs and foam products, plus scattered ads and notices. Includes names Jack Gunter and John Hicks, business addresses on Bigley Ave and Penn Ave, and assorted bids and public notices from 1946.
Mason Rhodes, 32, of Slip Hill, was sentenced to eight months in jail by Judge Cyrus W. Hall after pleading guilty to unlawful wounding of Earl Siders of Ken Judge. The term runs concurrently with a one month sentence issued June 4 for unlawful wounding of Denzil Johnson of RED G. Charleston.
Maj Harry Ward of the Salvation Army was elected president of the Kanawha County Council of Social Work at the annual officer election in the YMCA. He succeeds Miss Cecelia McCue. Other officers named include Leonard H. Gordon vice president Miriam Davis secretary Ronald Cleland treasurer and board members Harry Brayley and Mrs Ralph J. Jones among others.
Fragmented help wanted notices list positions for a barbers, loaders, conveyor men, cleaners, and a stock of miscellaneous workers at Boone Corporation and Worth Charleston supply plant. Ads promise good pay and steady location near Broad Street with unclear contact directions and job details due to OCR.
Classifieds list varied roles from domestic workers to beauty operators. Entries include maids, cooks, governesses, stenographers, and a bookkeeper. many require references, live-in quarters, or color preferences. Locations include Riverside Drive, Washington Street, and local towns. multiple boxes solicit skilled and unskilled labor with differing pay and hours.
Advertisement seeks an experienced arm labor to stay on ace position at Box 1-4, Boulevard Recreation Center. Requires high school education, one year chemistry training, and a capable photographer for home and studio work. include full training details and a photo. Apply by mail to Ms. LaMuster, 0014 Stratton St, W. Va. Phone listed.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions names and terms in unclear order. It appears to reference a local notice or announcement but lacks readable context or concrete actions. No clear event, date, or organization can be confirmed from the fragment.
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