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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1952

Page

4

Contagious voting irregularities name new West Virginia Girls State governor

Beckley student council member Virginia Kemp defeated Nancy Cubbon in a second election after last night’s balloting irregularities voided results. 311 ballots were cast by 309 voters, with one senate candidate omitted. Other winners include Marjorie Redding treasurer and Mary Grimmett secretary of state. The campaign and inauguration proceeded amid questions about the miscount. The Rhododendron Girls State event, attended by about 300, marks its 10th anniversary with Lucian J. Ciletti as banquet speaker.

Jackson's Mill W. Va Virginia Kemp Beckley State Senate Caroline Roush Clarksburg Julia Shannon Parkersburg Sue Dodds Frances Fletcher Carol Ann Ray Charleston Shauncey Browning Lucian J. Ciletti Washington, Pa State American Legion Auxiliary Ward

OPS Legal Aide Sworn In Here

William T. George Jr of Philip Wis sworn in as special assistant to the U S attorney for the southern district of West Virginia to handle OPS cases. Appointed weeks ago, he is a former Barbour County prosecuting attorney and two term state representative. Headquarters in the U S Court House with plans to cover northern district next.

William T. George, Jr Philip,Wi U. S West Virginia Barbour County George House of Delegates U. S. Court House

State College Offers Home Nursing Class

West Virginia State College home economics department offers the American Red Cross short course in home nursing beginning at 1:20 p.m. Monday and running through June 20. Students who complete the course will earn one hour credit and receive the Red Cross certificate. Registration should be completed this week or by noon Monday by notifying the dean or director of home economics.

Home Economics Department West Virginia State College American Red Cross

Family Business Outlined in Court Hearing Lias Case

In U S Tax Court today testimony detailed the William G Lias family business to support his claim of paying 1942 48 income taxes in full The government seeks 2850000 in taxes and penalties arguing the 1948 family agreement made Lias a minority stock holder Key figures include John Lias Gregory Kolriroumanos and William Boutoumanos with holdings in Wheeling Downs Race Track Automating Cigarette Sales Zellers Steak House and Wheeling real estate

Washington William G. Lias Lias U. S Wheeling W. Vai Lawrence D. Stanley Columbus Ohio Liss John William Gregory Kowntroumangs William Koutroumanas Cros Stanley Richard Overmier Chicago John Lies Gregory Kolriroumaanos William Bouttoumanos Thurman Sill William Lias Wheeling Downs Cigarette Sales Corp. Zellers

Alert Officer Reopens Old Armed Robbery Charge on Arrest

Jesse P. Lawson aged 24 of 1024 Village Drive South Charleston was detained on a routine arynk charge when officers on Summers Street recognized a two year old armed robbery warrant. Desk Sgt Workman recalled the 1950 warrant accusing Lawson of taking $120 at gunpoint from a victim in Duck Clay County.

Jesse P. Lawson Village Dr South Charleston Lawson Summers St Robert Cochrane John Sutler Jess Workman Charles J. Sears Duck Clay County

Delegates to State To Meet With Legion

About 21 high school students who attended Boys State meetings under John Brawley Fost No 20 American Legion are to attend a post meeting at 8 tonight in Charleston Armory. L E Miller and C Paul Heaven er, co chairmen, said the boys may bring their fathers to the meeting.

Legion John Brawley American Legion Charleston Armory L. E. Miller C. Paul Heavener Hoys’ Stateommittee

Complete Radar Network Ready in France Says Pleven

Rene Pleven announced to the National Assembly that France now has a radar network ready to function continuously from the English Channel to Switzerland. He said France should have 15 divisions and 41 air squadrons by the end of next year as part of the five-year plan.

Paris Rene Pleven National Assembly France Switzerland Nothne Pleven

Doctor Here Reviews Plans Class for CPAs To Expand Mental Surgery

Dr Walter Freeman gave a review of lobotomy history at Huntington and other state hospitals. He described the procedure as minor and noted about one third of outpatients could return to families, with some rejoining employment. The meeting also outlined a CPA review course at Morris Harvey College, with classes to run 17 weeks, enrolling by tonight for college credit and reassessment before state exams.

Board of Control Walter Freeman George Washington University Freeman Huntington State Hospital West Virginia Huntington Lakin Weston Spencer State

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