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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1944

Page

8

Obituary notices span Marmet to Huntington in local paper

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices dated around a week, naming Mrs Gertrude Dison of Marmet as deceased with services at Berkley cemetery. Other deaths include George C Newell at his Mason county home, Andrew Lee Morris Jr at Greenlee chapel, Berry Shepherd in Ottawa, Margaret Mary Lucas in South Charleston, Harriett Isabel Butts in Madson, Barbara May Fulks at Pax Branch, James J Long at Hominy Falls, Charles Henry Moore at Meadow Bridge, Bonnie Bradley Johnson in Huntington, Robert Gray at Donwood, John Hodge at Montgomery, and Howard Clemens Skaggs near Lewisburg. Arrangements handling firms listed.

George C. Newell Mason County South Side John, Wesley Adley Lewis Vernon Lancaster Robert Franklin Springfield William Lionel Winchester Arnold Isadore Edna Thomas Pliny Arthur Benson Sugar Grove R. W. Pittsonberser Whitesvie Andrew Lee Morris Sissonville Greenlee Chapel Charles Scrages Lattes Cemetery Paul Army Clyde Navy Woodrow Arnold Kidd M. D. Knotts South Charleston Harry Kelly Charleston Mary Morris Noble Long Mortuary Harriett Isabel Butts Madson Huntington Lso Norman Hedrick Norfolk Robert Wooke Paul Creel Washington D. C Charles T. Thurmond Robert Thurmond Clara Thurmond Hunter and Hunter Mortuary Madison Barbara May Fulks Bertie Woolwine Pax Branch William Fulks Milton Kiddy John Kincaid Oswald Ethel Elliott George Marona Price Hill Cabel Ferguson Noel Ferguson Grandview James J. Long Hominy Falls Boggs Methodist Church Camden-on-Gauley Boggs Nickell East Rainelle Maregaret Virginia Long Ida May — Ornhorift Bessie Seimen Camden-on-Gauney Oscar Gainer Richwood James K. Long Christian Charles Henry Moore Meadow Bridge William of Harewood Edward Frodia Waters Roth Lambert Glasgow Rev. B. Houchins Patton Howard Clemens Skaggs Greenbrier Lewisburg Lloyd Courtney Old Stone Church Wallace & Wallace Mortuary R. B. Sumerson Arbogale Earl Watts Anna Skaggs Key West C. T. Sydenstricker Providene Henry Skages

Physically Handicapped Legislation Discussed in Charleston

Rev. George Almo of Columbus speaks to Charleston lodge No American Federation of Physically Handicapped at Boone hotel on changing our limited war. The lecture follows deaf services at St John’s Episcopal Church, as Paul B. Gum notes a membership drive and House Bill 23—creating a handicapped survey committee—has passed the house.

Charleston George Almo Columbus Boone Hotel Wall St. John’s Episcopal Church Paul B. Gum Gum

Divorcee Ruth Roosevelt Weds Lt. Col. Eidson in California

In Worth Texas on June 23 Ruth Gaogins Roosevelt divorced wife of Col. Elliott Roosevelt wed Lt. Col. H. T. Eidson a veteran pilot who served in Algeria and Europe. The surprise ceremony was attended by 19 friends and relatives before the couple departed for Santa Barbara California where the bridegroom will be stationed. Eidson, recovering from injuries, walked down the aisle without a prosthetic leg.

FP. Worth Tex Ruth Gaogins Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt H. T. Eidson Algeria Santa Barbara Cal Farizie Col Eidson Italy United States

High Ranking Japanese Officers Reported Dead

Three high ranking Japanese officers were reported dead by Domei. Lieutenant Generals Motoimnura and Yokoyama died in action on the China front while Major General Mara died of illness in Manchuria. Vice Admiral Nekahara also died from illness after serving on the navy general staff.

New York Japan Dome Broadecas Federal Communications Commission Domei Motoimnura Yokoyama China Mara Manchuria Adm Nekahara Navy General Staff Navy Ministry

Two West Virginians Named to COP Committee Subpanel

Austin V. Wood of Wheeling and Miss Elizabeth Talbott of Buckhannon were named to a subcommittee of the Republican platform committee by Senator Taft to draft a foreign trade plank. Alt M. Landon of Kansas chairs the subcommittee. Wood is a WV delegate and Talbott an alternate from districts one and three respectively.

Chicago Austin V. Wood Wheeling W. Va Elizabeth Tatboit Buckhannon Taft Ohio Republican Platform Committee Alt M. Landon Kansas Suacommitter Wood West Virginia Talbott

O Dwyer Named Vice President of Allied Control Commission

President Roosevelt appoints Col William O Dwyer former Kings County district attorney and 1942 New York mayoral nominee as vice president of the Allied Control Commission for Liberated Italy. He will oversee the economic section guiding armistice terms and advise the Italian government.

Italian Commission O'Dwyer Washington Cins William O Dwyer Roosevelt Gay Allied Control Commission Liberated Haly O ' O'Dwyer Treave Kings County New York City G O Dwyer International Commission Henry F. Grady Mexico

Cemetery plots offer deep discounts and payment options

Listings for Sunset Memorial Park and Bunane Memorial Park offer multiple plots at reduced prices with options for perpetual care and monthly payments. Advertisements cite four to twelve grave plots, two grave options, and a twelve-prayer lot, all available cash or installments.

Sun Set Memorial Park Sunset Memorial Park Unningham Memorial Bunane Memorial Park Cemetery Modarhte Suse Memorial Park Cemetery Gost Charmston Ganz

Gasoline Theft Report At Viking Station

City police report a break-in at the Viking service station on Virginia Street and Penn Ave, with a rock shattered window and the theft of gasoline coupons valid for about 75 gallons. The noisy item includes scattered notices and bids from the State Department of Purchases dated 1944 to 1949, plus unrelated entries about attire changes during war and a laundry notice.

Station City Viking Virginia St. E Pennania Ay Ya. Girth Cerificate Mer—Notary Washington St Sny Snyone Froud Kincaid Oe Notomine W.va Pau Cartriggs State Department of Purchase Brooks Carl Riggs Paranas State Department of Siackepl Mercer Coubity Te Department of Silt Accopy Wetzel County Deretor State Department WI Neces Manawha Earl Higgs Carl Riges

Job listings in Charleston and surrounding area

Local classifieds invite men to apply in person for barber, hotel, and shop positions in Charleston Dunbar and nearby towns. Listings mention brick work, clay products, mining, and manufacturing jobs with requirements and contact boxes. Opportunities include experienced clerks and sales roles, with training and veteran considerations noted.

Ruffner Hotel Mecorah Ave Charleston

Two Waitresses Wanted for Nizh' Work at Cotlea Shoppe

Experienced waitresses required for night shifts at Cotlea Shoppe located at 1810 McCorkle Ave. Apply in person with a brief note or telephone contact.

Cora Gabette Ramo Service Sigmon Radio Crnthe Nizh Sia Cotlea McCorkle Av

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