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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1945
Page
4
The article outlines a five one week sessions with two week periods starting Aug 13. It lists activities including volleyball, canoeing, rowing, model crafting, and camp operation details. Some vacancies remain for the first period from Aug 13.
Atty Gen Ire J Partlow said yesterday that the state auditor has authority without regard to strict legal rules to settle claims or accounts against the state that have remained on the books. He noted the scope includes older balances and unsettled items in state affairs.
Exchange President Dr W Paul Elkin was elected president of the Charleston Exchange Club. William E Grose becomes a board member. Alfred H Clark named vice president and Charles N Hall re elected treasurer. The blast of an old 1908 jet is noted as part of the board list.
V-5 naval aviation program applicants may take an aptitude test tomorrow at the Cabell county courthouse navy recruiting station in Huntington. A Washington-based board representative will conduct the test. successful candidates go to Washington for the flight physical and, if qualified, enlist as apprentice seamen in the Naval Reserve after training. Quotas are national and applicants should arrive promptly at 1 pm.
Wages paid by West Virginia industries subscribing to the workmen’s compensation fund totaled 961,148,799 in April, a drop from March but above April last year. Commissioner Charles L. Heaberlin reported the chemical industry payroll rose slightly, steel and related industries remained below March, and overall April figures showed a mixed trend across sectors.
A radio listing shows multiple programs including News and Entertainment segments. Notable items include Murrow and the News, The Fleckie Hour, Nelson Eddy performances, and Philhar monic broadcasts with Prudential insurance features. The schedule also mentions Report to the Nation, News Analysis with Bob Trout, and The Protem of the Peace.
Radio schedule fragment lists 12:30 program blocks including H Leopald Cone blue TransAtlantic Call Exchange and Friendship Ranch variety show at Lutheran Mall Hour Services. Also mentions a 15 minute newscast and Church of the Air Bermons with John B. Kennedy in commentary and other segments featuring Leo Cherne and Lils America United. Additional items include overseas commentary and University of Chicago program with Lyman Bryson in commentary.
Radio listings present a mix of Father Brown adventures and detective segments. Names include Charlotte Greenwood Mick Carter and Desna Bill Mirer while programs span half hour and weekly features.
Three persons charged with coaction in the delinquencies of Carl Stamper of Cabin Creek were brought from district yesterday to municipal court. A 13 month county jail sentence was imposed on two of the defendants after pleas of guilty to larceny. Claude S. Simms, 73, Lacy, and Fry, were among those named in the indictment with penalties set for various counts. Laura Hubbard case involved Arthur Meece and others on charges of unlawful wounding with probation for three years. A hospital amputation of William J. White's left foot followed mine injuries at Boone County Coal Corp. mine. About 30,000,000 Americans have been injured in home front accidents since the war. The Kanawha wool pool plan was explained as a government effort to help sellers get better prices and teach value to growers.
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