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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
10
An advertisement claims 85 Tonic boosts blood strength in non organic anemia by activating a potent ingredient. It promises improved appetite, vigor, and overall energy, suggesting the tonic helps the body utilize food and supports better health. Millions of bottles supposedly sold.
A fundraising drive reports $24,595 raised toward a $264,340 goal to expand Scouting for about 34,000 boys across nine Charleston Area Council counties. Contributions came from initial gifts totaling $20,265 residential division $1,315 civic $639 commercial $1,135 and area donors outside Charleston $1,250.
A sale of motor vehicles chiefly jeeps trucks and trailers will be held at Hangar No 1 Standiford field Louisville Ky on July 10. About 200 vehicles for World War II veterans only will be sold. Buyers need a copy of their honorable discharge and must be present. Vehicles are used and many need batteries. Sale starts 8 50 p m with a draw to enter. All prices fixed. Details available at the Customer's Service Center in the People's Building Charleston.
Mayor Andrews spoke to the Charleston Chamber of Commerce board at its bi monthly meeting outlining the city fiscal year outlook starting July 1. He invited business leaders to propose city projects and revenue ideas and offered ongoing welcome for suggestions. L N Thomas was elected to the board to fill E C Hanna’s vacancy as coal division representative.
State Labor Commissioner Charles J. F. Sattler said two carnival workers were fined 29 each and costs after a Chelyan magistrate found them employing boys under 16. Defendants identified as W. P. Hopkins and John W. Harper. The report includes a lengthy list of property transfers and deeds across Kanawha and adjacent districts.
Birth notices from Charleston General and surrounding hospitals list newborns with parents and addresses. June dates include sons and daughters born to Boyd Belle Helper Sissonville Hudson Danventer Adams Harkina Sergent Thompson.
Senator Hardin W. Harmer honors former West Virginia Governor Howard M. Gore who died last week. He praises Gore for road building labor peace and public support for miners families, recalling Gore’s fight for agriculture and his public sacrifices during strikes. The tribute recalls Gore leaving the U.S. Agriculture post to lead West Virginia.
The Kanawha County Health Department announced a well child conference will be held Thursday at Dr. James Jay's Ward office from 1 to 3 pm. Dr. Gray will serve as clinician. The public is invited to use these health services.
Logan June 23. Geneva Garrett 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Dolliver Garrett of Curry drowned while swimming in Big Coal river.
The West Virginia Senate adopted a resolution expressing sorrow over the death of Bud Connell city editor of The Gazette. The measure praised Connell as a capable conscientious journalist with wit and humor, a gentleman of high principles, and a trusted citizen. Sen. C. Howard Hardesty introduced the resolution.
Judge Julian Fi Bouchelle praised the May term circuit court jurors as one of his best, commending their splendid work and noting that none of their verdicts were appealed. He delivered the commendation as the term concluded.
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