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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1946

Page

7

Market Regains Some Losses In Thin Session

New York stocks edged higher after Thursday’s drop as buyers re entered betting the market was oversold and healthier technically. Transfers totaled 1,390,000 shares, with notable gains for Eastman Kodak and Du Pont while several utilities fell and others held firm amid a mixed bond market.

New York Eastman Kodak Hupp Motors Knudsen General Motors duPont Youngstown Sheet Chrysler Goodrich American Can U. S. Steel Bethlelhem Santa Fe Central Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Baltimore & Ohio American Telephone Montgomery Ward Woolworth Douglas Aixcrett and Electric Power & Light Dow Chemical Monsanto Chemical Johns Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Closing Prices and Treasury Figures

New York June 2 The closing price indexes drifted lower across commodity names as the stock market ticker showed declines. Treasury details for June 1 record expenditures totals, balances, and overall debt levels, including interest and pension figures and gold reserves figures.

Grain and Provisions Market Report Summary

Grain and provisions prices in Chicago show little change with slight declines across barley and corn. No. 2 yellow corn under 144 cents per bushel, No. 3 yellow at 147 1/4 cents, butter and eggs margins mixed, overall activity weak versus yesterday amid near normal or lower trading.

Chilago

Farm and market notes from a bustling county page spread

The column catalogs produce, livestock, and property activity across districts. It lists prices for apples, California whites, and other items, plus numerous property transfers, marriages, and livestock quotes. Trade figures show hogs, cattle, and lambs with tentative gains and declines.

Births Report From Dunbar Area Family Notices

A series of birth announcements list families and addresses across West Virginia and nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Dressler, and others with birth dates noted in June. Locations referenced include Dunbar and nearby streets and general hospitals.

Scott W. Pyle Aye West Virginie Dunbar Juan Mendtlan Hospital Boo James Taylor Mostillan Bon Beaton Preston Maple Terrace Schilllap P. x. Charleyson June Dogbter Harold T

Local Man Robbed Following Morris St Fray

A man found in a hallway at 310 Morris St claimed he was struck on the forehead and robbed of 20 dollars. Across town, thieves stole 48 quarts of meter oil and a tire from a building on 28 Virginia St’s used car lot. Various residents reported losses including a suit, shoes, raincoat, camera, cigars, and automobile parts from multiple addresses.

P. Marshall Richard. St Morris St Rhodes-Walker Chevisiat Co Virginia St. Albert Benjamin T. Crusan Sherwood Apts Lee St Said & Suit Broad St William R. Lincoln Wysoming St Joseph Edwards Main St Byron _N. Morris Walnut Rd Fenton Hi. Martin 1St St Albert Hederi Main Bt

New International Food Council Formed to Fight Famine

Washington June 21 The Agriculture Department official Dr D A FitzGerald was named secretary general of a new international agency to combat famine. Nineteen countries have joined with Argentina expected to join soon as the International Emergency Food Council outlines plans to aid starving people over the next 18 months. Fitzgerald, a Canadian born American citizen, will be a leading figure directing the effort while ensuring a smooth transition from the former American British Canadian Combined Food Board which will continue some operations.

Washington D. A. FitzGerald Agriculture Department FitzGerald International Emergency Food Council Canada Ninteen Argentina Cpee Emergency Food Council Canadian Combined Food Board

How to Go Dry Loan Liquor Card

Liquor control warns against loaning or borrowing ration permits and confesses that any non owner use will revoke buying rights at state stores. Husbands and wives may share permits only when both present. Whisky must be bought where registered. other alcohol may be bought anywhere by adults 21 or older.

Liquor Control Commission Commission

Unseasonably Cool Start Marks Summer Solstice Day

Charlestonians felt a mixed welcome as summer began with the solstice yesterday. Temperatures swung from a brisk 62 degrees in the morning to a high around 75 by 1 PM, easing to 61 by 8 PM. The forecast calls for 68 to 89 degrees today as days shorten after the longest day of the year.

Patt Mercury

Dr Jones Seeks Lease of Morris Memorial Hospital

Milton June 21 Dr Arthur S Jones former medical director of Morris Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children offers to lease the institution from the town and operate it in line with the founders purpose His letter to Mayor George Kinder says the town council will consider the proposal He proposes a five year plus term at 100 a month under The Morris Memorial Hospital Inc signed Arthur S Jones medical director

Milton Arethur S. Jones Morris Memorial Hospital For George Kinder Jones Kinder Morris Memorial Morris Memorial Hospital, Inc Arthur 8. Tones

Gideons Hear New York Trustee at 34th Annual Convention

More than 300 Gideons and auxiliary attended the three day convention at the Daniel Boone hotel with delegates from Bluefield Beckley Wheeling Huntington Parkersburg Ohio and Lexington Ky. The gathering included about 50 pastors and wives. Activities began with a 9 am business session after breakfast, welcome by J R Waybright and a response by John Lewis. Tonight features a fellowship dinner and state officers election and installation following a memorial service and youth program earlier in the day.

Gideons Daniel Boone Bluefield Becklay Wheeling Huntington Parkersburg Ohio Lexington Rose City J. R. Waybright Charleston Camp John Lewis Huntington Camp New York City International Trustes of Gideons Gideon Barry L Bond Wheel Olive L. Hamrick Noma Vandine J. M. Sagraves Gussie Macc_ Thaxton

Nitro Jaycees Donate to Memorial Hospital Fund

Nitro Junior Chamber of Commerce members gave 250 dollars to Memorial hospital building fund and will lead a house to house solicitation in the Nitro area. Earlier this week Mr and Mrs Herbert Dickson of 881 Hazelwood Drive pledged 500 dollars to furnish four private rooms in memory of their son Lt Donald Dickson killed in action over Germany December 13 1943. The fund will benefit from a July 12 Casa Loma dance featuring the Commanders orchestra and organized by the Knights of Columbus O.5 lodge entertainment committee.

Memorial Hospital Building Fund Nitro Junior Chamber of Commerce Nitro Herbert Dickson Hazelwood Dr Memorial Hospital Donald Dickson Germany 6Th Air Force Casa Lome

Political Amnesty Frees Thousands in Italy’s New Republic

Rome reports the Italian Cabinet granted a broad amnesty for political prisoners. The measure frees those convicted from liberation day to June 18 this year, except for homicide, and applies to anyone serving up to five years. Death sentences are commuted to life, and life terms reduced to four years.

Italy Rome

Five Charters Issued In Beckley And Connellsville Regions

Five charters were issued yesterday for various ventures. Lick Creek Coal Co in Connellville Pa received a state charter to operate mines along Coal river in Kenswha and Boone counties with 50000 capital authorized and 100 paid in. Beckley Water utility formed to supply water to Cross City and nearby Raleigh county towns with 560000 capital authorized and 100 paid in. Ward Hardware and Furniture in Gilbert Mingo county authorized 25000 capital with 7500 paid in. Seven-Up Bottling Co in Morgantown authorized 10000 paid in with incorporators Frank Abruzzino Mazzel and Jennie Mazzei of Shinnston. 38th Division Club Inc non profit in Charleston with incorporators Little Stoffel and Smeot.

Lick Creek Coal Co Connellville Kenswha Boone Joseph EB. Gross Joseph W Gross Connellsville Joseph P. Johnson Pittssucgh Stocl Water and Development Co Beckley Utility Coss City Haleigh County Dennis M. Leary, Jr C._O. Griffith J. E. Sharp Beckley Ward Gilbert Mingo County W. T. Ward C.G. Devis Sa¢ger Paul Hill Bradshaw Battling Co Morgantown Paldein Capital Frank M. Abrbuzzino Frank Mazzel Jennie Mazzei Shinnston Charleston Social Lb Little Clarence Stoffel Clarance Smeot Charleston

Snake Handling Cult Evicted From Coal Company Grounds

A Jesus only snake handling group holding tent services at Leccony Smokeless Fuel Co. land near Raleigh County was ordered to leave by Superintendent Charles Swift after about 17 weeks of permissioned gatherings. Swift cited safety fears about venomous snakes and possible escapes during services. The group includes followers from Mercer and Wyoming counties and Grundy Virginia, led by Mrs. Effie Gilmor of Natrows who insists the rites are religious.

Besocg Leccony Smokeless Fuel Co Charles Swift Ra-leigh Swift Mercer Wyoming Grundy I J Effie Gilmor Natrows

West Virginia Airline Linked With Ohio Firm in Merger

The merger of Mid-Atlantic Airlines of Fairmont, WV, with Globair Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, was announced. J. Pstrick Beacom and William A. Simms lead the two companies, with Globair to operate under its name from Dayton and offices at Henedum airport near Clarksburg, expanding service from Pittsburgh into West Virginia.

W. Va Ohio Fairmont Mid-Athletic Airlines West Henedum Clarksburg Dayton Globair Pittsburgh Brind West Virginia Mid-Atlantic Public Service Commission

South Charleston Cotton Ball Tickets At Local Stores

Last minute ticket buyers for the South Charleston Cotton Ball at the Recreation Center can purchase at Bowyer's Drug Store or Montrose Pharmacy. Proceeds go to Herbert D. Thomas Memorial Hospital. Frank A. Knight hosts ceremonies as Don Osborne's orchestra plays. Junior Woman's Club Lions Club and South Charleston Junior Chamber sponsor.

South Charleston News South Charleston Recreation Center Bowyer’s Drug Store Montrose Pharmacy Board of Trustees Herbert d. Thomas Memorial ‘Hospital Frank A. Knight Don Osborne Junior Woman's Club The Lions Club

Game violators in May pay fines and costs

Fines and costs totaling 3 759 were imposed on fish forestry and game law violators during May with 155 of 170 arrests resulting in toughtlows. Chief Game Protector R S Harris of the conservation commission reported. Comparisons show April fines and costs reached 7 827 with 426 arrests and 205 convictions. May violations totaled 94 fish 44 forestry and 21 game law offenses with seven miscellaneous arrests.

R. S. Harris The Conservation Commission

Putnam Countian Held For Felonious Assault

Harry J. Hicks 29 of Red House Putnam county charged with felonious assault on E Samuel Moore of 305 Shawnee circle. Moore says he suffered fractures of left shoulder and rib after an assault in the 900 block of Quarsier St about two weeks ago. Hicks pleaded not guilty and was released on $1500 bond.

Putnam Harry J. Hicks Red House Putnam County E. Samuel Moore Shawnee Circle Moore Hicks Quarsier St

AAF Seeks Civilian Aircraft Technicians In Hawaii and Asia

The U S Army Air Forces in Hawaii Korea Okinawa Marianas Philippines and Japan urgently needs civilian aircraft mechanics and instructors. Positions include maintenance inspectors electrical radio radar hydraulic propeller armament and repair and various electronic instrument repair roles. Discharged veterans former instructors of aircraft schools and former employees are invited to apply at the USES office 14 Kanawha Blvd Charleston.

AAF U. S. Army Air Forces Hawaii Korea Okinawa Marianas Philippines Japa Curtiss & Hamilton Propellers Kanawha Blvd Charleston

Will of John Wesley Page Is Probated in Kanawha

The will of John Wesley Page, a former Army master sergeant who died June 16, was probated yesterday by the Kanawha county court. The entire estate goes to his widow, Mrs. Helen E. Page of 4115 Staunton Ave, named executrix. Appraisers E.R. Borchardt, Clarence Artur and Ceti McClung were appointed.

Gendenin Girl Sues After Auto Crash Injuries

Eloise Estep, 16, of Clendenin files suit for 10000 in circuit court against Glen Q. Carper of Charleston. She alleges six fractures of the pelvis from a collision that damaged a store on Route Six. Plaintiff sues by her father Burt G. Estep. Howard Haynes of Charleston represents the defense in related action. Phyllis Reed, 34, of Court Street sues her mother for 5000 over injuries from a backing automobile.

Gendenin Eloise Estep Clendenin Glen Q. Carper Charleston Burt G. Estep Carper Tock Six Miss Estep Coonsel Howard Haynes Phyllis June Reed Neille Reed Haynes Ifite Court St

Army Chaplain Chief Accepts Crab Orchard Pastorate

The Rev Shirley Donnelly a World War II chaplain who earned the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit has been named pastor of Crab Orchard Baptist Church in Crab Orchard Leigh County He will assume July 1 and replaces the ailing Rev Smith Donnelly who previously led the church for 21 years and served as chief chaplain of Gen Pattons Seventh Army overseeing 646 chaplains.

Crab Orchard Oak Hill Shirley Donnelly Bronza Star Legion of Merit Crab Orchard Balist Rileigh County Donnelly West Virginia Alexander Bt. Petch Baptist Church Kt Smith

Charleston Amateurs Test Radios Under Shock Conditions

Charleston radio amateurs will operate on current rpm batteries and portable generators for a weekend test part of a national nontest by the Amateur Radio Relay League. The exercise runs 4 p m Saturday to 6 p m Sunday with groups from Fairmont, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Grafton and Buckhannon. The Charleston site is a hilltop near the city and the central West Virginia group will use Route 119 between Morgantown and Grafton. The first postwar test aims to encourage building and operating emergency equipment for code communications when disaster cripples normal channels.

Charleston Amateur Radio Relay League Fairmont Clarksburg Morgontown Grafton Buckhannon Central West U. 5 Morgantown

Jarvis Widow Sues For NSLI Benefits

Mrs. Ruby Salisburry Jarvis of Charleston sues the U S government and the Veterans Administration in federal court seeking $10,000 NSLI benefits for her late husband Ensign Charles F Jervis. VA denied, citing that the policy names his mother Lucy Ireng Jarvis as beneficiary after marriage.

U. S Veterans Administration Ruby Salis Bury Jarvis Charleston Charles F.J. Jervis Jarvis Naval Lucy Ireng Jarvis Ensign Jarvis Saya Hee

State relief rolls show small decline and stabilization

State relief rolls for the public assistance department fell slightly from 33,068 on May 1 to 32,992 on June 1, marking the first drop this year. Old age aid rose to 18,792 while aid to the blind and to dependent children also edged up as unemployment shifted from wartime needs to peacetime conditions.

Public Assistance Department Robert F. Roth

Dunbar Murder Suspect Moved to Kanawha Jail

Lee Moved to Kanawha County jail on murder charges after the Dunbar bar apartment killings. Lewis F. Lee, 47, is accused in the slayings of Tre Wonda Fouts Derord, 31, of 310% Ith St, Dunbar, and Cecil Emory James, 46, of 1329 Quarrier St. The suspect, living at 141 Fourth St, Dunbar, sustained a bullet wound in the right upper arm during the incident.

Lee Lewis F. Lee Dunbar Mountain State Memorial Basset Kanawha County Jak Tre Wonda Fouts Derord Cecil Emory James Quarrier Fourth St

Parkersburg seeks guard air squadron assignment

A Parkersburg delegation urged Adj. Gen. Carleton C. Pierce to assign a proposed air squadron to the city. Led by former Lt. Col. W. G. Smith, the group included members from the Reserve Officers Association, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Wood County Court. The National Guard Bureau had tentatively allocated the squadron to West Virginia, but Charleston has not yet accepted the plan and Gov. Meadows has not acted.

Parkersburg West Virginia National Guard Adj Carleton C. Pierce W. 3. Smith Army Reserve Officers Assoe Chamber of Commerce Wacd West West Virrdinia Burea Washington Fort Sharleston Meadows

Veteran found guilty of murder at Switzer

Logan June 21 James A Gack Cook 25 of Man a twice wounded World War I veteran was convicted of first degree murder for the slaying of Housen Clay 3 at Switzer last Jan The jury deliberated one hour and 15 minutes recommended mercy making a life sentence mandatory Cook's defense was temporary insanity Curtis Wiley testified he accompanied Clay into a restaurant owned by Cook's brother at Sys Grove and while drinking coffee an intoxicated man in uniform was ejected Shortly after Cook strode through the establishment with a pistol in each hand and asked if anyone wanted to make anything of it Clay spoke a few words to Cook who fired killing him Judge C C Chambers deferred sentence pending motion to set aside verdict Cook was a veteran of four years military service before his release last July

Switzer Logan James A. Gack Cook Housen Clay Switzer Merry Cook Curtis Wiley Clay Sys Grove Ecoffee Wiley C. C. Chambers R H. Casto Cogic

Sabin Creek Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge

Nash Wiswick of Cabin Creek, previously indicted for a malice wounding, pleaded guilty to an assault and battery count in intermediate court. Judge Cyrus W. Ehul deferred sentencing to September 23. Wiswick allegedly struck Wilbur Halstead of Huntington, formerly of Gales, with a beer bottle during a dispute.

Sabin Creek Nash Wiswick Cabin Creek Cyrus W. Ehul Elswick Wilbur Halstead Huntington Gales

Racine Child Burned in Hot Water Incident

Three year old Zetta McGullett of Racine Boone County was critically burned yesterday after falling into a tub of hot water at a neighbor's home. Attendants at McMillan hospital report first and second degree burns over most of her body. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gyliett.

Racine Zetta McGullett Boone County McMillan Hospital James Gyliett

World Opium Board Elects Pittsburgher Herbert L May

The Permanent Central Opium Board at its 46th session elected Herbert L May formerly of Pittsburgh as its president and Sir Atul Chatterjee from India as vice president. Arthur Cox was elected head of Homemakers of America at their second annual conference in West Virginia with officers named Evelyn Neely Joar Craig Maye Beard and Deloris Brown. The report covers local court notices and public bids for city projects in Charleston and Kanawha County.

World Opium Board Arthur Cox America West Virginia State College Institute Evelyn Neely Beckley Joar Craig Mr. Hope Maye Beard Amigo Deloris Brown Excelsior Betty Bullard Laing

Morris Harvey Sells Coal Mining Property

MOUNT HOPE June 2 one coal towns owned by Morris Harvey college and leased to the New River Co. have been bought by the Blackburn Patteson Realty Co. for approximately $100,000 J. A. Blackburn said today. They are the nearby towns of Harvey and Prudence, at former New River Co. operations abandoned four years ago. The 188 acres and 103 residences will be sold in parcels from one half to two acres, with present occupants given preference to purchase. Most residents are employees of the New River Co. and the Chesapeake Ohio Railway.

Mount Hope Morris Harvey College New River Co Beuaat Blackburn Patteson Realty Co J. A. Blackburn Harvey Prudence Blackburn New, River Co Chesapeake’ and Ohio Railway

Watoga Park Bridge Damaged by Heavy Rain

A heavy downpour overflowed Island Lick run in Watoga State Park washing out one bridge and damaging roads and retaining walls. A footbridge collapse isolated a cabin while autos were marooned. Officials said roads would be passable in a few hours but replacing the bridge could take about two days.

Island Lick Run Watoga State Conservation Commission

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