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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1940
Page
5
The county board approved contracts for 76 new and returning teachers, with 7 additional positions created to meet past year needs. New appointments include Blanchy Ri, Maroneth Vaught, Frank Pinwn, Virginia Connally, Robert Humpheers, Gis Hunt, and many others, reflecting a wide roster across schools and grades.
Federal alcohol unit investigator-in-charge Donald S. Tecenas reported that last week CLS agents seized six moonshine stills four gallons of untaxed whiskey two hundred twenty five gallons of mash and two automobiles during the liquor raid.
West Virginia industrialists report adequate skilled labor for current needs amid possible defense expansion. Large Charleston chemical firms see no present shortages, but warn shortages could arise with rapid growth. Officials discuss training programs, apprenticeships, and expanded courses to bolster future labor reserves.
Shepherd Negra of Eston previously pled guilty to selling liquor without a license and was fined $60 plus costs and placed on two years probation. A jury convicted a defendant in absentia of speeding last month in June, resulting in a $25 fine and costs.
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