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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

14

Beatings by Banned Huntington Fraternity Under Probe

Huntington June 16 Prosecutor Edward H Greene says his office investigates a series of gang beatings attributed to members of Sigma Mu a Huntington Central High School fraternity not recognized by authorities At least two cases will be presented to the October grand jury Witnesses fear reprisals as attacks date back years The group reportedly has about 30 members including some from local families Police seized paddles and clubs tied to fraternity activities

Huntington Edward H. Greene Huntington Central Greene Huntington Faro~ry Greeme James Wilkerson Sigma Mu Cen High Fr Wilkerson Huntingtons Wilkerson

Woman Leaps to Death As Son Grasp Falls Short

Washington report says Mrs Helen Burlage 45 died after jumping from an eighth floor hotel window. Her son Thomas Burlage 23 pursued and briefly grasped her as she attempted to leap. Despite pleas, she fell past the sixth floor to a concrete driveway. Police noted the couple owned a farm near Olney Maryland.

Washington Helen Burlage Thomas Burlage Burrage Burlage George Wallrodt Olney Wallrodt

Plane of Actor Forces Landing at Santa Monica Airport

Jon Hall and Frances Langford escaped injury when their cabin plane was forced to land at Santa Monica Municipal airport after being hit by a small caliber rifle. West Los Angeles officers arrested a 14 year old boy nearby, who claimed he was rabbit shooting. The undercarriage was damaged in the forced landing at about 600 feet.

Adress Bultet Santa Monica Cal Jon Hall Frances Langford West Los Angeles C. W Wood Faull

Obituary notices from South Charleston area

Obituaries and funeral notices for William Ohanan, William James Carver, and others describe services, burial plans, and family survivors. Events relocate between homes and churches in South Charleston and surrounding communities with times set for today and tomorrow, remarks by local ministers, and details of cemeteries including Spring Hill, Mount Carbon, Teays Mill, End Ot the Trail, Marmet, and Montgomery Memorial Park.

Ohanan WiHam Pusare Tomesrow Yp. m James Anstii Preston-Jason Charleston Sp. i Buchanan Carver Wiliam James George Sewell Mount Osrood Mount Carbon

Lettuce Growth Tips and Sudden Disease Advisory

Central Press summarizes quick lettuce farming methods to boost growth and quality in home gardens. Practical soil conditioning with fertilizer, moisture, and nitrogen boosts yield. separate column discusses infant illness, including epidemic infantile diarrhea, causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention through hygiene and breastfeeding. includes a question about digestion of steak versus chicken.

Steen to Represent Quota Club at Victoria

Mrs. Katherine P. Steen named delegate from the Charlest on Quota club to attend the annual Quota International convention in Victoria British Columbia June 28 to 28. Steen will leave for the meeting Thursday. Friendly Boarders is the keynote, attracting delegates from clubs in Australia Canada and the United States.

Irs. Steen Victoria Katherine P. Steen Charleston British Columbia Steen Chibs Austrasia Canada U. 5

Hope Man Elected Bankers District Chief

Beckley wires that W G Potter cashier of the Bank of Mount Hope was elected chairman of District 4 of the West Virginia Banking Assoc at a weekend meeting. Bernard McCutcheon assistant cashier at Nicholas County bank in Summerville named district secretary treasurer.

My Hope Beckley W. G., Potter Bank of Mount Hope District 4 West Virginia Banking Assoc Bernard McCutcheon Nicholas County Summerville

Experienced stenographer seeks construction office work

Experienced stenographer with good speed and accuracy seeks part or full time work in Logan or nearby. References include funeral director and embalmer licenses in West Virginia. Apply by mail to 75 Main St Logan WV or call 205. Immediate communication requested.

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Pleasant little daily puzzle game with fortune message

A 1967 puzzle by William J Milley guides readers to count letters in their name, adjust by 4 if six or more, or add 3 if fewer, to get a key number. Start at the left corner of a reck tangle, check key numbers left to right, and read letters under those figures for a daily message. Copyright 1967. King Features syndicate.

Hopyright William J. Milley King Feature, Inc

Help Wanted Advertisements in West Virginia Mining Area

Job listings from Buck Run Coal Co and others in West Virginia seek shovel operators and mechanical engineers with experience in coal stripping and mine plant maintenance. Wages high, overtime offered, housing provided. Also multiple positions for sales, carpentry, and warehousing with various firms, plus education and training notes for veterans and executives.

Tenniciana E. Riley Daniel Bogne United Television Laboratories Louinville Kentucky Dallroom Straits of Heavy Menetian Rish Equipment Company de Bisa West Letain Bedig UNE Cass WWE Buck Run Coal CO Grind View Raleigh County W.V. Tractoral Omar W. Va Kanebo Bowieyard Ateis Krozer West_Washington 30Th St. Lac N.Y Mactorkle Ave South Charleston G. L Gazette Southern Weat Viginia Corporation Mustear Xayson Furnace Susply CO McCorkle E. FE Nuét Cail D. Dohusin Daniel Booker Hote Fanted Youns Datier Fe Salas Gorean

Wanted Plumbers and Steamfitters for Willow Island plant

Wanted experienced trades for a large chemical plant construction in Willow Island West Virginia 40 hour week union wages contact Rust Engineering Company Box 248 St Marys WV or Local Union No 545 418 Seventh St Parkersburg WV interior ad shows varied job listings including coal miners housekeepers cooks and clerical help with contact addresses and phone numbers. many lines reference in person interviews and specific local employers providing a snapshot of wartime era labor needs in West Virginia and nearby towns.

Willow Island West Virginia Contact Rust Engineering Company St. Marys Seventh St Parkersburg Rourtkesner la Meyers Boaury Shap Storci Beautician Seagtician Damian Gard Jaextoice Bennelé Lee Strep Beautician Seay Whiteville Williross Swin Gale Per- Jan's Drug Co Capitol & Guar Sts Call Gardner Diss Cleming Company Washington Statex St. Kanawha City Cincinnati Conn Pecatwood Kotel c-c_Gazette Tduskkeeper Whitt C-C Gazette Virginia St Sundrys Olipos Weshington Nlao

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