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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1941
Page
5
A guide on choosing a child friendly home outlines a sunny nursery, screened doors, dry cellar, and absence of fly breeding areas. it stresses safe water to avoid contamination, proper room temperature between 68 and 75 degrees, and even moisture. ventilation via open windows or safe electric fans, plus a clean, easily maintained floor with washable rugs.
Dr Ellsworth R Johnson, elected president of the West Virginia State Chiropody society, says most foot defects in children stem from ill fitting and poorly designed shoes. He urges parents to ensure shoes are properly fitted to the growing foot and changed as feet grow, noting last shapes and cooperation with fitters for best care.
Miss Ruth Wett, a University of Michigan student, will arrive today for a week long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Wett of Hickory Road.
The secretary of state chartered Mansfield Service Inc a Charleston automobile repair business with 5000 dollars capital authorized and 1000 dollars paid in The incorporation lists H Mansfield WJ Wallace Charles P McCabe all of Charleston and yesterday's filing marks the start of the company
EH Pennybacker and Bennybacker urged real effort to fight juvenile delinquency at a Civitan luncheon in the Ruffner Hotel. Pennybacker warned the public’s talk is insufficient and called for united action by individuals and organizations. Bennybacker cited environment as a major contributing factor to the problem.
Clyde Jarrett of the Charleston Housing Authority says over 200 preschool children at Little Page Terrace and Washington Manor are healthy. He notes 28 babies were born at Littlepage last year, with more at Washington Manor since moving in.
Census figures indicate about 12 985 young West Virginians who have become 21 years old since last Oct 16 will register for the draft July 1, Selective Service headquarters said yesterday. Lieut Col C Pierce acting state director said local draft board headquarters would be utilized for the second registration if needed, with other public buildings available with authorization.
Warrants for about 60 persons in southern West Virginia who failed to register for selective service were issued by US Commissioner J F Douglass of Huntington. Federal investigators led the action, with many targets in Kanawha County. Those arrested are to appear before U S commissioners in their districts.
A provocative line questions the habit of warning children about danger and suggests that saying Be careful, you'll get hurt often signals overprotective parenting. The piece labels such parents as alarmist and examines daily dialogue with kids.
June 13, N J. A youth proposed selling frothy lager from a wagon. New Jersey Alcohol Commissioner Robert E. Anderson rejected the plan saying the idea will not be received in the state and would cause jostling that would shake the beverages.
In Elkins Randolph county American Legion post urged a state investigation into reported discrimination against ex service men in WPA jobs. Huntington WPA headquarter officials denied knowledge of such cases as J N Alderson, Huntington’s WPA administrator, stated veterans have long been given full consideration in WPA employment.
A fragment notes that no complaint has been received from Randolph County. The terse line suggests no official report or filing exists, leaving the status ambiguous and unspecific about any particular agency or case.
More than 50 florists are expected at the Florists Telegraph association annual meeting for West Virginia members in Martinsburg June 24 and 25 Fr L Criswell said today.
MOUNDSVILLE June 18. A state penitentiary inmate challenged the constitutionality of a West Virginia act that lengthened his three year term to 10 years. In a habeas corpus petition J F Shreve of Pocatello county attacked the indeterminate sentence law and the director of probation and parole determining the actual term. The department explained some courts had kept exact sentences but under an attorney general ruling those terms extend to prisoners already confined. About 300 inmates with existing exact terms could have sentences changed. The action, joined by two others, will come before acting Circuit Judge Everett F Moore tomorrow. Moore said one other petitioner would remain anonymous due to technicalities. The third action, by W N Stroup, a life termer from McDowell county, was also filed.
Parents in Charleston and vicinity are urged to read the new Saturday Health feature in the Gazette. The page promises scientific developments and guidance for family health and child care, encouraging clipping for future reference.
Yesterday several property transfers were filed including E R Armstead and Emil Armstead to Theodore and Helen James for lot in Institute Development property. C B Bonnert to J B and Bertie L Bipple for lot 4 in E F Jackson subdivision. Kanawha Valley Bank took Lot 1 Block D resubdivision of Glennwood heights via H L Carney trustee. Alfred Caine and Lucey to Joseph William Boswell for first 9 Roxalana subdivision Co W Board to Elizabeth Harriss for Lot 121 East Kanawha Estates. William J Weakland to George Beane for Lot 16 Block J Holley Addition and Lot 2 Block M same addition Jefferson district. Charleston National Bank to Opal Mullins for Lots 161 and 162 Burlew Heights. Harn Ashley and wife to C H Heore for Jet I Block J Jefferson district.
Stroup argues he was not properly advised about plea consequences before pleading guilty to murder in 1940. Court notes questions raised by Shreve could have far reaching impact, potentially affecting hundreds of penitentiary prisoners.
The Northwestern Cooperative Marketing association covering Roane Clay Calhoun Jackson and Wirt counties will hold its inaugural calf and lamb sale in Spencer on June 20 Officials said at a 2 PM preliminary session. Directors will consider expanding the cooperative to additional livestock classes.
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