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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
17
Dear Bud letter recounts a home gathering at Bud and Ann’s place gone awry with a chandelier torn, drapes damaged, ink stains on rug, a TV dial borrowed, and a bruised guest. The writer promises to replace items, cover costs, and repay the hospitality with future aid while praising the hosts and noting neighbors’ complaints and lighthearted troublemaking.
Kiwanis members heard safety tips at a Daniel Boone Hotel luncheon with Charles Hopkins of the West Virginia Safety Council detailing that 1957 traffic accidents cost the state 24 million dollars. He summarized findings on crash causes and car maintenance, covering passenger load, tire pressure, door latches, Roll bars, safety belts, ignition switches, spring bumpers, and tire casing conditions.
Paris reports a relapse of Aga Khan 82 after a Paris heat wave. He boarded a Viscount airliner for Geneva in a stretcher carried by staff with Begum by his side. The Begum fears the move and notes the decision to travel was ill advised.
John T. Copenhaver Jr. denied political motive in quitting the state tax department legal division. He said the decision was personal and tied to returning to private practice after two months of service, noting no discussions with others except his wife and family. He cited inability to maintain his private practice as the reason and credited his father, Charleston mayor, with urging the initial appointment for experience.
Eugene Waller, 67, who fled Raleigh County in 1932 while free on $1,000 bond in an arson case, turned himself in at the sheriff's office. He said he plans to return to Lynchburg, Virginia, after resolving the charges, while denying involvement in the Jackson and Johnson Funeral Home fire that caused $450 damage. He described living in Pittsburgh since his departure and noted his wife died in 1937.
About 135 carpenters from Local 1830 walk off over a welding bolt dispute crippling construction at the Kammer Power Plant near Cresap. Superintendent Gerkin warned that 350 workers were idled today and up to 500 more could be laid off if the strike continues, marking a sixth labor dispute at the project for power supply to Olin Mathieson across the Ohio River.
Montreal June 18 report says a constable found a microphone missing from his radio car while on a routine call. He suspects a thief with long arms and a pair of scissors fled the scene.
Gov Underwood names a three member State Board of Insurance with James M. Altman of Charleston as temporary chairman, Bippus Jr. of Wheeling, and W Edwin Ratcliffe of Beckley. The board, created by the 1957 Legislature, begins with staggered terms and will supervise all state purchased insurance.
The National Resources Conference a condensed course for military civilian groups by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces will run March 17 28 in Charleston at Morris Harvey College. Col E G Simonson Air Force public relations said the Army Navy and Air Force will assist with personnel and equipment.
The Silver Spurs dancers from Spokane Washington present Indian and square dances at 8 15 tonight in the Charleston Municipal Auditorium. Sponsored by the Charleston Park and Recreation Commission with help from local square dance groups. Student tickets 50 cents, adult tickets one dollar.
Paris June 18 a War saw weekly reports Polish vodka outlay exceeds U S aid to Poland The Przekroj figure places vodka expenditure at about 490 million dollars while U S aid totals about 95 million dollars
The Salvation Army says its plan for a 25 bed maternity hospital in Charleston is not abandoned. Capt. William P. Dick states the project will continue with groundwork and fundraising, amid misreported accounts claiming cancellation. Telegram from Lt. Col. Ernesta supports that the proposal remains under consideration and notes ongoing service in Charleston and Kanawha County.
Sheriff T H McGovran announced that all taxes unpaid by June 30 will be placed on the delinquent list. A special listing charge will be added to each taxpayer account. He noted only 9 percent of the year’s charges have been collected as of June 1 and that 1936 taxes became delinquent on June 1 with a 9 percent annual interest penalty. Deputies have been sent to collect personal property taxes from businesses.
Esso Standard Oil Co. plans price reductions on multiple products including kerosene and motor fuels. West Virginia manager J F Bedell Jr cites market conditions as the reason for the cuts. The notice appears in a June report from York with unrelated details about a stock broker and sports anecdotes.
The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church will hold a business meeting at 1 pm. The president announced the event will take place in the church.
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