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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1947

Page

26

Awards Given Out At Boys State Rites

Jacksons Mill June 14 Annual award ceremonies closed weeklong American Legion Boys State with 375 youths learning democracy by running a state government. Level pins in the shape of West Virginia with American Legion insignia were given to all participants along with attendance certificates athletic merit awards and certificates of office for government posts. Stunt night was held Friday and five members of the Boys State supreme court plus seven public works board officials received fountain pens from State Police Captain E Fillinger and American Legion post No 112. R Worth Shumaker a national American Legion officer and former Upshur county schools superintendent visited the event.

Jackson's Mill American Legion Boys West Virginia American Legion Boys’ State Supreme Court Board of Public Works E. Fillinger Company C Elkins American Legion Post No. 112 R. Worth Shumaker

Logan Girl Wins Home Economics Scholarship

Mary Ann Percynski of Moneto Logan County was named winner of the Rachel H Colwell one year scholarship in home economics at West Virginia University. She will enter as a freshman in the fall after high school graduation with a high rating. Ruth D Noev head of home economics announced. Margaret Gene Loudin of Ronceverte won the award last year.

Logan Morgantown Mary Ann Percynski Moneto Logan County Rachel H. Colwell West Virginianiversity Percynski Ruth D. Noev College of Agriculture Margaret Gene Loudin Ronceverte

X Ray Clinic Set by Kanawha Health Dept in St Albans

An X ray clinic will be held by the Kanawha county health department and the Kanawha County Anti Tuberculosis league Tuesday at St. Mark's parish house in St Albans. Hours are 9 to 3 and 1 to 5. The notice appears in the local obituary section with extra illegible lines.

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Argentina Accepts Bruce as Ambassador

The Foreign Office in Buenos Aires announced the government approves James C. Bruce as United States ambassador succeeding George Messersmith. Bruce, former vice president of the National Dairy Association at Baltimore, awaiting official nomination by President Truman. Messersmith to depart Buenos Aires on June 2.

Buenos Aires Foreign Office James C. Bruce United States George Messersmith Bruce National Dairy Assoc Batimore Truman Messersmith

In Memoriam and Personal Notices From Local Gazette

Obituaries and memorial notices express thanks for kindness and sympathy for Clayton Taylor and others. Entries honor Charles Lewis Calsman Gloria Ann Greiner and George Sowers among others, with details of family members and memorial dates. Public notices list lost items, wanted help, and service ads from Charleston and surrounding areas.

Dre Amany Clayton L. Taylor Taylor

Help Wanted Classified Lines from Denton Gazette

Job ads mix with varied postings from Foley Yarns to Can toke $15 per job. Listings include night shift, carpet salesman, dishwashers, grocery department manager, and cleaning service positions with locations in Charleston Kanawha City and nearby streets.

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Help Wanted Classified Ads From Local Gazette

A long list of employment notices and job ads offering plumbers and steamfitters for a Willow Island chemical plant, various clerical and office roles, waitresses, beauticians, housekeepers, and sales positions with locations in West Virginia and surrounding areas. The ads include contact boxes, wages, and requirements for multiple employers and positions.

Willow Island West Virginia Contact Rust Engineering Company St. Marys Seventh St Parkersburg

Wanted: sensational line of selling pros for new products

Advertisements seek experienced and novice salesmen for a range of goods from footwear to uniforms and hardware. Listings promise high commissions, car required, flexible schedules, and opportunities across states like West Virginia Virginia Maryland and Ohio. Many ads urge immediate responses with mail and phone contact.

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