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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1941

Page

3

Air Raid Station Volunteers Sought for West Virginia

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Fyne B UP Volunteers to man air raid observation posts to guard vital industrial centers were sought by the army air corps as it surveyed possible sites in Blue Ridge along West Virginia's eastern border. No quota was set for West Virginia though 14 000 was listed for Virginia. Capt Clarence S Wilcox surveys locations and both men and women are eligible for the aircraft warning service already set up along the seaboard.

West Virginia Army Air Corps Virginia Clarence S. Wilcox U.S. Army Ordnance Department Blue Ridge Mountains Aircraft Aiready Seaboard Wilcox

Volunteer fire tower plan seeks loyal Americans with sight and hearing

Posts to be set every three or four miles through the mountains with wide views. Fire towers will include telephone facilities and observation posts must be within 15 seconds of a phone. In invasion, posts report to a filter station and on to army centers. Local officials will process volunteers applications.

Wilcox

Ohio County Sheriff Goes On Naval Duty

Ohio County Sheriff C Lee Spillers was granted indefinite leave of absence by the county court as he reports for active duty as a lieutenant commander in the Navy. Deputy Sheriff Tom Padden is appointed to act as sheriff temporarily.

Ohio County Wheeling C. Lee Spillers Davy Ohio County Court Tom Padden Sct

St Albans Meeting and Socials Highlight Local Life

The Womans Society of Christian Service at St Andrew’s Methodist Church meets tonight. St Albans High School class of 1939 entertains with a dance in the armory. Generals provide music while Mrs John Wood hosts Pollyanna sewing club Thursday. Highlawn Garden Club plans annual picnic at Rock Lake Friday noon. Local personal items note Elizabeth Harshbarger’s Richmond visit and Dorothy Harshbarger’s West Hampden graduation. Mrs E R Shelton to Galveston to visit son Edward. son Archie in the Philippines recovering from illness. Young People’s Group members from Lewisburg attend conference with Jane Melton Dorothy Hawley Phyllis Bays Betty Lee Marichan Thomas Stull listed. Mr and Mrs William Hanna and children visit relatives at East Lynn. BR F Lipscomb and Lena Mare Beverlin visit Dawes. Beverlin to stay several days. B L Kidd and William Martin Jr of Logan guest of Mrs W E Denison and Mrs Don Webb.

Woman's Society of Christian Service St Andrew's Methodist Church St. Albans High School First Presbyterian Church Lewisburg June Melton Dorothy Katherine Hawley Phyllis Bays Betty Lee Marichan Thomas Stull Wilma Lander Edward Edwards BR. F. Lipscomb Dawes Lena Mare Beverlin B. L. Kidd William Martin, Jr Logan W. E. Denison Don Webb

Small Loan Rates and Disclosure Notice

This notice explains lending practices for furniture car or note loans. It states lenders prefer regular income over security value and do not require outsiders to sign papers or question friends or relatives about credit. It notes payments include all charges and discusses rates, inviting inquiries for full details.

What Does Your Handwriting Reveal Kay Stewart

An advice column outlines reading lovers handwriting to gauge compatibility. It suggests if his handwriting slants right and yours is vertical or left he enjoys social activity while you prefer less mingling. If his is vertical or left and yours slants right you favor social gatherings and he values privacy.

Kay Stewart Mattie

Escaped felons recaptured near Elkins hideout

Three inmates escaped from Huttonsville Valley Head road road gang were found back in custody in Elkins after authorities tracked them to a tree in Highland park. State Police Supt. Bosworth named Louis Jackson Sidney Blalock and Edwin Dunlap as the trio, all serving 1 to 10 year terms for auto theft or grand larceny.

John W. Bos Worth Elkins Huttonsville Louis IR Jackson Wood County Sidney, Blalock Harrison County Edwin Dunlap Raleigh FS. Fleck Bosworth Highland Park Helvetia Randolph County

Two Spencer Youths Fatally Hurt in Crash

In Spencer, an early morning automat accident killed two local youths. Robert Batten Jr., 17, was thrown clear and killed when the car hit an embankment a mile and a half north of Spencer. Holly B Miller Jr., 18, died later at Spencer hospital from a crushed chest and broken back. Okie Ellsworth McCluskey, also of Spencer, escaped with minor injuries.

Spencer Dad Carsott Robert Batten, Jr Holly B. Miller Okie Ellsworth McCluskey

Hull Leaves Capital For Rest at White Sulphur Springs

Secretary of State Hull will depart Washington for three weeks at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia to recuperate from fatigue and a cold. He will stay in touch with the State department by direct telephone and is accompanied by Mrs Hull and Cecil W Gray, assistant to the secretary.

Washington Hull White Sulphur Springs W. Va Oten State Department

Senate Judiciary Committee Backs Stone Nomination Chief Justice

The senate judiciary committee was unanimous today in recommending confirmation of Justice Harlan Fiske Stone as chief justice of the United States. Hearing on Attorney General Robert H. Jackson’s supreme court nomination was postponed to next Friday, with Senator Tydings expected to voice strong opposition. Armour suits from knightly days are too small for modern men.

Washington INS Senate Judiciary Committee Harlan Fiske Stone Supreme Court of Atty Robert H. Jackson Tydings D. Mé Jackson

How to Meet Fuel Demands to Be Studied

In White Sulphur Springs a three day meeting June 26 to 28 will study meeting fuel demands during the present emergency. Speakers include R. E. Salvati Island Creek Coal Co vice president H P Greenwald H C Howarth Irving Hartman US Bureau of Mines C S Allen Jotirey s Manufacturing W D Hanson Pittsburgh Coal and William G Christy smoke abatement engineer in Hudson.

Jotireys Manufacturing Company W. D. Hanson Pittsburgh Coal Company William G. Christy Hudson

South Americans Bid For Army Beef Order

South American beef entered the U S Army procurement arena as a rival for a 6 000 000 pound corned beef order. Eleven bids opened at the quartermaster depot include six from South American firms with lower bids than domestic rivals. Domestic six pound cans run about 240, while South American cans sell around 150 per six pounds. Bids will be abstracted locally and forwarded to Washington for recommendation.

Chicago INS Army Quartermaster Depot South America Washington

Walter Crede Wins State Chess Title

Walter Crede of Charleston won the third annual state chess tournament in Clarksburg. A. W. Paull of Wheeling was announced president of the newly formed West Virginia Chess Association, organized yesterday at the event.

Clarksburg A. W. Paull Wheeling West Virginia Chess Association Walter Crede Charleston

Selection of Draftee Alternates Abandoned

The selective service chief ordered local draft boards to stop selecting draftee alternates and halt induction examinations. Regulations forbid the practice, and new quotas will cover rejections. Unemployment has fallen steadily in Australia over the last year.

Selective Service Australia

Dunbar Bride Weds Chester Robison Jr in Local Church

Miss Wandareine Rezines daughter of Mrs. S. W. Lupardie of Pritchard street wed Chester Robison Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Robison Sr of Roanoke Va at the First United Brethren church. The ceremony featured nuptial music by Miss Mary Alice Jackson and Miss Esther Scott with Mrs Delbert Fisher at the piano. The bride wore a white chiffon gown with gardenia bouquet. sister Eloise Raines was maid of honor. bridesmaids wore pink chiffon and white carnations. The groom was attended by his father. The couple plans a wedding trip to Philadelphia and will reside at 1014 Moore Avenue.

Wandareine Rezines S. W. Lupardie Pritchard Street First United Brethren Church Chester Robison, Jr Chester Robison Roanoke K. It Mary Alice Jackson Esther Scott Delbert Fisher Ralph Raines Eloise Raines Winona Robinson Robison Dunbar High School Jefferson

Police Pistol Qualification Trials For Charleston Force

Annual pistol qualification trials of the Charleston police will be held tomorrow at the indoor range in the auditorium basement. Sergt VLC Williams leads the shoot with ratings based on scores: expert 270 plus, sharpshooter 250 to 270, marksman 230 to 250. Mayor Dawson will present rookies and medals at a ceremony to be arranged later. Galway, Ireland, has added rabbit to its general hospital diet.

Charleston Iit Sergt. Vlc. Williams Dawson

Olive Tablets touted to aid digestion and constipation

An advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for constipation and sluggish liver bile. It claims daily use improves bowel movements and digestion of fatty foods, urging readers to drink water and eat fruit. Endorsed as the first choice by thousands of users over twenty years.

Dr. Edwards F. M. Edwards

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