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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1945

Page

15

Thieves Hit Charleston Homes In Weekend Burglary Spree

Charleston police report a spree as a night burglary at a Edgewood Drive residence nets $5 and a 25 caliber revolver plus cigars socks and cash. Items stolen from Dr Harry A Carney home include several unspecified valuables. Harold Moore reports a five horsepower motor valued at $75 missing from his residence on Hillcrest Drive and Jay H Quinn lists a wheel and tire ax stolen from the 150 block of Boulevard.

Wilson Anderson Charleston Edgewood Dr Harry A. Carney Edgewood Anderson Harold Moore Hiilecest Dr Jay H. Quinn Jah Blvd

Snap Bean Ceiling Raised Increases Announced by OPA

The OPA raised snap bean ceiling prices for Tennessee and Arkansas by 30 cents per bushel and for Virginia Maryland Delaware and New Jersey by 14 cents. Retail ceilings rise about one cent per pound in the former states and about half a cent per pound in the latter. Memorial rites held in Dunbar for Pvt Wald C Chapman killed in action May 1945 in Mindanao with the 21st Infantry. Chapman's service began April 27, 1944. he was a Stonewall Jackson graduate and worked at General Machinery Ordnance before enlisting. He is survived by his wife Josephine. Sgt Max L Waldo, freed from a German prison camp, is spending furlough with his parents. he is Sen Charles C Morris's nephew. Waldo served with the air forces and was shot down twice before capture. liberated May 8.

Washington P— iThe OPA Tennessee Arkansas Virgina Maryland Delaware New Jersey Albert J. Hum- Serald Dunbar Pvt. Wald C. Chapman Cs. J. T. Chapman West Winnie Av Mindanao 21St Infanty Svi. Chapman Stonewall Jackson High School General Machinery Ordnance South Charleston Josephine Garcia Chapman Walde Litera Max L. Wada E. L. Waldo Penns+ ‘boro Germany Charles C. Morris Bradford St Waldo Bremen Office of Price Administration Delages Otneys Ohio Valley Distributing Co Wheeling Othe Abb's Inn Elkins Peonles Petersburg Newman's Poultry Farm Huntington

Butchers Exceed Quotas Under Slaughter Controls

Reports on the first month show many Class 2 slaughterers exceeded May and June quotas and will be penalized for July. Cecil E. Heyman of the district OPA notes subsidy status does not shield from Control Order 1 restrictions. Slaughter percentages for May and June stood at 73 percent beef and veal, 100 percent sheep and lamb, and 50 percent for pork.

Cecil E. Heyman District Office of Price Administration Heyman Defense Supplies Corp OPA Mr. Heyman

Returning Servicemen Granted Tax Extension

Secretary Morgenthau announced a new amendment extending tax postponement for overseas servicemen who spend brief furloughs in the United States en route between theaters. The rule allows continuation of postponement until five and a half months back in the U.S. and was issued with War Department consultation.

Morgenthau United States Pacific Theater Commissioner of Internal Revenue Joseph J .D. Nunan, Jr War Department Europe Pacific Eger Nomar

Bronze Star Awarded to Lt Ellis for Front-Line Service

Ted Sst Lt Jacob E Eilig Jr of the 21st infantry receives the Bronze Star for meritorious service in operations against the enemy in France Belgium Holland and Germany from December 24 1944 to April 30 1945 delivering hot meals under fire. The son of Mr and Mrs Ellis of 5326 Kanawha Ave.

Ted Jacob E. Eilig, Jr 21St Infantry France Belgium Holland Germany 21 Battalion 34 Ellis E Ellis Kanawha Av

Local teachers leaving state affect schools

Report notes several skilled instructors are departing to educational institutions outside the state, lowering in-state talent and potentially impacting classroom quality and continuity.

Army Chaplain to Speak at West Side Union Service

Emeritus Posts Go To Rosier and others, the Army Chaplain A. BR Malting, former pastor of the Church of All Nations in New York, will address a union service of five West Side churches at 8 a.m. on the rear lawn of Bream Memorial Presbyterian church. In a recent interview, Chaplain Mullins noted that 70 men were among the audience.

Rosier Army Malting Church of All Nations New York City New Guinea Philippine Islands West Side Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Mullins

Education Board names Rosier and Marsh emeritus presidents

The state board elected Dr. Joseph Rosier of Fairmont State and Dr. J Frank Marsh of Concord State as presidents emeritus of their colleges. Their contracts run to June 30 while they may continue guiding the schools until successors are named as budgets for the next term include raises of seven to 12 percent for instructors.

State Board of Education Joseph Rosier J. Frank Marsh H. K. Baer Rosier Fairmont State Marsh Concord State Baer

Glowing Complexion Shades and Heinz Baby Foods Ad

An eclectic page features cosmetic shade guidance for Face Powder by HOURIGANT with copper tan sienna beige and translucent options, plus Heinz Baby Foods detailing vacuum packing, strained and junior foods, and a note about a free bird care booklet. Also promotes Yardley Hand Cream for winter to summer skin care and a reach for retailers.

H. J. Heinz Company HEINZ J Baby Heinz Junior Heinz Baby

GOURTel Active Queen Cream Promised for Summer Skin

A dry skin ad touts GOURTELIS Active Qrone Cream to prevent sun exposure damage. It claims four thin applications will yield an even silky tan while keeping skin soft and hydrated, with prices listed as 8125 and $2.00 at Coyle de Richardson Inn.

Yardley Coyle de Richardson Inn

Mind blowing skin and hair cleansers advertised

An ad style collage promotes TEN O SIX Lotion for makeup removal and skin cleansing, claims of gentle yet effective results, and Eternol Tint Oil Shampoo promising gray coverage. It urges readers to visit Peoples Dept Store and beauty desks for product samples and a free booklet. It also pitches a "Practical Front" undergarment with measurement tips and directs readers to 271 Madison Ave New York for store names.

Bakers of Nancy Sasser Madison Ave New York N.Y Peoples Dept Bskdreaser Radiant Ralr Dept Ake N. Y

Welch's Orange Marmalade Ad for Chill Serving Ideas

A lively endorsement praises WELCH'S Orange Marmalade kept chilled for extra flavor. It suggests spreading on plain bread for tea sandwiches and quick snacks, noting its fresh tang and suitability for hot afternoons and children.

Welch Welch's Grange

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