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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
11
Radio log items list NBC programs and music blocks with news and entertainment segments. Distinct entities include NBC networks, various show titles, hosts, and scheduled times across a chaotic schedule. The entry preserves a dense montage of programs, guests, and musical acts typical of a midcentury radio timetable.
Capt. Ragnald Randeberg, skipper of a New York Central freight barge on the Hudson, is set to receive his BA from City College after six nights of study. A Norwegian with a varied past, he majored in psychology, seeking understanding of people to live freely. He plans to pursue a master’s at Colgate University in the fall.
A scrambled theater list features Robert Tayc hours Mitchell and live acts including The Wild Wing production with Baccare Ray Mand and Jono Robert Preston. Casts named like Disey exrvart Sven and Trestray plus Paulette Gods appear, with many misread titles and performer mentions across a range of productions.
The State Chamber of Commerce backs a post war planning agency to tackle unemployment. About 140 community chairmen will be appointed statewide to lead the program for economic development. J D Francis of Bintington and W W Holloway of Wheeling named chairs for the drive, with Holloway covering four northern panhandle counties.
In Chattanooga Tennessee a youth facing induction faced a judge over cursing an auxiliary police officer who warned him about crossing a traffic light. City Judge Martin Fleming freed him but urged the recruit to be pure and fire his sergeant once in the army. The youth answered with enthusiasm.
A daughter born Sunday at Charleston General Hospital to Mr and Mrs E D Cook of Spring Hill. A son born Monday to Mr and Mrs Cephias Taylor of South Charleston. A daughter born Monday to Mr and Mrs T J McLaughlin of Charleston Rt 3. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs K V Neil. A daughter born Monday to Mr and Mrs J W Gilkeson of WHF Orchards. A daughter born Monday to Mr and Mrs Norman St Welton of Nitra. A son born Monday to Mr and Mrs J F Maier of 392 Glendale Dr. Mr and Mrs O Porter of Clendenin St are parents of a son born Monday at Charleston General Hospital. Hawaii climate remark and steel reconditioning note.
Chicago reports say the Stevens hotel, once the world’s largest, may be sold as the army relocates its air force technical training to a new radio school. The Congress hotel also vacated, leaving hotel men doubtful the Stevens will return to civilian use soon. furnishings have been sold or scrapped and demand for items remains high.
Axi Drivers employed by TrTons and White Gani Colli planned to return to work at 6 am after a yesterday strike over the disciplinary dismissal of two employees. Ray Mundy, owner of the two cotl teems, said he was informed by Liond Wright, president of the Independent Taxi and Track Drivers Assues independent union, that drivers met and voted down several members who objected to the terminations.
The War Department central procurement unit will hold a meeting at the Hotel Prichard in Huntington to discuss hardwood lumber needs for 20 armed forces agencies. Hardwood producers and associates are urged to attend as the government seeks to obtain essential timber resources for military uses.
The regional War Labor Board in Cleveland ruled there is no justification for wage or salary increases tied to a Pay-Go tax. The decision, adopted unanimously, states pay deductions of 20 percent from SW workers’ earnings will not be used as a base for wage adjustments. The ruling covers West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Mexico City dispatch reports General Luis Amil Mis Flores says Italy will demand a separate peace. He spoke after returning from the North African front to resident Manuel Tavira Camacho. The Italian stance is presented as a formal bid influencing wartime diplomacy.
Numerous Charleston and Vicinity servicemen are noted returning to duty or beginning training. Gerald F. Beane and Charles E. Cooper advance in rank or roles at camps in the Pacific and Washington. Others, including Seaman 2d Christian Alvort Tyler and Petty Officers, relocate to training centers at Fort Knox, Camp Polk, and Camp Robinson. Several families report visits and furloughs, with details of overseas destinations and army air corps assignments.
A May monthly health report shows 2 108 people attended the Charleston Lily health department clinics. Categories include venereal disease treatment general dispensary examinations and immunizations. Communicable diseases listed include scarlet fever diphtheria and chickenpox. Health inspections covered dairies hotels restaurants soft drink establishments and drinking cups tests.
Applications for marriage licenses were filed yesterday at the county clerk’s office. The pairs listed include Russell Harold Hamilton with Phyllis Lorraine Hudnelt of St Nilans, Elmer E Shaw of Lynchburg VA and Marghey Kathleen Buven of St Albans, plus William Page Thompson of Montfamery and Bolly Laura of Carbeilichades. The army helmet liner claim appears incongruous with the notices.
Kanawha Camp No 2 selects Charles A Plaster Elbert E Caldwell and Allen Jones to represent United Spanish War Veterans at the national encampment in Boston this August. The local camp supports Harold J Hicklin for junior vice commander of the West Virginia department and James A Burdette of Huntington for department commander.
Rev L Marcum will speak next Sunday at 10 30 a m at the Delbarion Church of Gol for armed forces personnel. The Bannister broth sTra and the James trio will provide music. A daily vacation Bible school opens next Monday at the Milldale mission under Breany Memorial Presbyterian sponsorship with Rev Don Neil in charge. The Ruth Thurmond World Wide guide of Marmet Baptist church will meet at 7 39 p m Friday at Miss Margaret Evans home.
Man reported to city police that he was attacked by two men late Monday at Summers 5 restaurant in Charleston. He received treatment at Charleston General Hospital. his condition was listed as not serious.
Court notices list mortgage and sale decrees for Saverio Ferra and Maria Foglia Ferra, with a host of public road project bids across Barbour Doddridge and Fayette counties, including estimates, certified checks, and bid procedures, issued by the State Road Commission in Charleston.
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