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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1946

Page

13

Mechanic Boggs Excels In Leisure Furniture Craft

W E Boggs of South Charleston a Carbide plant mechanic and former boat builder pursues high quality handcrafts at home. His prized four poster walnut bed and a crafted love seat with matching stool and tables showcase his skill. He prefers green walnut stock, cures and finishes pieces himself and continues river-boating memories with plans and keepsakes from his craft minded family.

W. E. Boggs South Charleston Charleston Carbide Rand Carbon Chemical Corp Hong Kong Odda Enda Boggs Annis Boggs Kanawha River Kanawha Carolyn Jean Barbara Gazette

Americans and English Trade Countries in Wires

An INS cable reports two cross Atlantic views. Richard Harding Davis, an ex GI, prefers England for its friendliness and homeliness, while Mary Markham, niece of Anthony Eden, loves America and seeks permanent residence citing American warmth over English snobbery. Local petition in Alma town seeks to allow the former GI to stay in England amid shortages and labor concerns. Davis’s stay permit expires and government opposition persists.

England Chicaago International Anthony Iden America Taylor Davis Alma 106Th Cavalry Division Trent INS Richard Harding Davis Lumbus Chicago Mary Markham Britain Lord Lady Markham Anthony Eden

Priority on Autos Goes to Veterans in West Virginia

The War Assets Administration informs West Virginia Veterans Affairs that ex servicemen retain exclusive right to buy surplus passenger cars and typewriters though no new applications are certified. Demand outstrips supply, and May 3 amendments limit future certifications. Veterans seeking info should contact the WAA Veterans Branch in Cincinnati.

West WAA

Lee Lee Waives Hearing in Dunbar Love Triangle Slayings

Dunbar Mayor D L Salisbury said Lewis F Lee 47 foreman waived preliminary hearing on two murder charges and awaits grand jury action. He is accused of killing Wanda Fouts DeFord 32 of 3101 2 St Dunbar and Cecil Emory Tames 40 of 1329 Quarrier St Charleston in a Sunday afternoon shooting described as a love triangle.

D. L. Salisbury Dunbar Lewis F Lee Lee Wanda Fouts DeFord St. Dunbar Cecil Emory Tames Quarrier St Charleston

Jaycees Set Meeting and Movie Plans for Basketball Coverage

The Charleston Jaycees schedule a 7 30 p m meeting at the Daniel Boone Hotel with Donald J Jones officiating. An invitation from the Cincinnati Jaycees seeks a Charleston visit. A film reel of the national basketball championship shows the Kentucky Wildcats versus West Virginia Mountaineers, plus a report on recent Youth Welfare committee band concerts.

Jayeees Charleston Junior Chamber of Commerce Daniel Boone Donald J. Jones Cincinnati Junior Chamber of Commerce Charleston Jaycees University of Kentucky Wildcats West Virginia University “Mountaineer

VFW Auxiliary to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Dinner

The Great Ken nawha post 4468 VFW Auxiliary plans a casserole dinner at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the VFW club rooms on Quarrier Street with post members as guests. Mrs. R B Greene chairs the arrangements, assisted by Mesdames John W Foster Fenton Shelton and George W Casto. Mrs. Mac Kessler presides over the auxiliary. Miss Markham, visiting from Chicago, praises America amid a tour that will take her to Seattle and San Francisco to stay with an American aunt.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Great Kennawha P.m VFW Club Quarrier St R. B. Greene John W. Foster Fenton Shelton George W. Casto Mac Kessler Miss Markham United States America Americana Chicago Seattle San Francisco Jo. Carruthera

Soldier Vote in State Quiet as War Ends

A state survey finds little soldier or sailor activity in August primary civic voting. Demobilization reduced service numbers from over 160000 two years ago to under 25000 now, with many voters ineligible or abroad. Limited ballots and past turnout show apathy and minimal candidate outreach. Special voting provisions remain in effect until mid 1947 despite negligible current use.

Associated Press Mitra Selective Service West Secretary of State Pellars Kanawha County M. H. Hix Mercer County Huntington Cliffard Blake L. L. Nightengale Wheeling Tempo

Secretaries Will Elect Officers At Charleston Dinner

Charleston chapter of the National Secretaries Association will elect and install officers at its monthly dinner meeting at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the Terrace Beatine Sims president will preside.

Charleston The National Secretaries Assoc Terrace Beatine Sims

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