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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1947

Page

16

Catholic War Vets to Organize Parishes in Charleston

Catholic veterans in Charleston and vicinity meet at 8 p.m. in Charleston Catholic high school gym to organize parish posts of the Catholic War Veterans. Father Boniface Weekman and John R. Geraghty will lead, with posts possible at each parish. CWV aims to promote unity, support authorities, defend American ideals, and combat subversive influences. More than 1,000 posts exist in 40 states, with new posts planned in Heattig Clarksburg and Wheeling.

Charleston Father Boniface Weekman Sacred Heart Church John R. Geraghty Catholic War Veterans Edward J. Higgins Wheeling John J. Swint Father Boniface Veterans Administration CWV United Veteran Action Boniface Heattig Clarksburg

Famed Organic Chemist Whitmore Dies at Penn State

Famed organic chemist and Penn State dean Frank C. Whitmore aged 59 died at his home in State College of a heart ailment. A world authority on mercury compounds, he won the Willard Gibbs Medal in 1945 and was named to the National Academy of Sciences last year. Survived by widow Marion Mason Whitmore and four children.

State College Frank C. Whitmore Pennsylvania State College Whitmore Willard Gibbs National Academy of Sciences North Attleboro Mass Harvard University Williams Rice Institute University of Minnesota Penn State Northwestern University Waitmore Marion Mason Whitroore Cambridge

George F Miller 81 Dies at Fairmont

George French Miller 81, longtime Morgantown resident and oil and gas operator, died in Fairmont. He was father of Mrs. C Howard Hardesty, wife of the state senator. Miller worked in Marion County pit and gas business, then Morgantown real estate before retiring in 1927. Funeral service will be held on Thursday.

Fairmont George French Miller C. Howard Hardesty Miller Morgantown Marion County

Commission to Hear Cab Applicants Today

The Public Service Commission will hear William F. Lee Jr. doing business as Riverside Cab Co. to operate a taxicab concern in Satter Kanawha County. The hearing follows an earlier session on March 20 with opposition from taxi firms in Dunbar Nitro and St Albans. Also set for today is Mabel Louise Hudnall doing business as Mabel's Taxi to operate in London Kanawha County.

Public Service William F. Lee, Jr Riverside Cab Co Satter Kanawha County Lee Dunbar, Nitro St Albans Mabel Louise Hudnall Mabel London Kenawha County Astest S.A Drtruyter GASE Charleston Publicc Service Commission of West Virginia Sherelo Ini Therlorion Kanawha Count Virginie

Bumgardner Dies in South Charleston Hospital

John Bumgardner aged 50 died yesterday in a South Charleston hospital after living in Dunbar seven years. Survived by wife Edith and seven daughters in Columbus, two sons, five grandchildren, a mother in Mason City, three sisters, and three brothers. He belonged to the Methodist church in Mason City and the Masonic lodge in Clarkburg.

John Bumgardner Charleston Hospital John Burgardner St. Dunbar South Charleston Methodist Church Mason City Masonic Lodge Clarksburg Dunbar Edith M. Bumgardner Robert Plymale John Billings Mise Geraldine Bumgardner Columbus Jean Foggy Bonnie Betty John, Jr Sturgis James James Bumgardner EC Roush Arlington Vaz Biers John Tixyser Richmond Ind Kevin Weaver New Haven Mason County Frank Lyburn George Herman

Blinkers to Be Installed at Dunbar Rail Crossing

A railroad official said blinkers would be installed at the Dunbar Rail Crossing on the Btxis Road, calling it one of the state’s most dangerous crossings.

Dunbar

Marion Coal Executive Dies of Heart Attack

Lawrence V. Bonr a 66 year old Fairmont coal and gas company executive died of a heart attack at his home after returning from business in Wheeling He is survived by two daughters and a son.

Atrmont Lawrence V. Bonr Fairmont Coat and Gas Company Wheeling

Commerce Office To Remain Open in Charleston WV

The Charleston field office of the Commerce Department will stay open after Senate appropriations restored over 460000 cut by the House. The office, led by District Manager C C Marsh and five staff, serves foreign and domestic commerce in West Virginia and assists veterans in business plans. Also notices of estates and official council and public notices follow.

Charleston Commerce Department Senate Appropriations Committee House of Representatives House Senate Committee C. C. Marsh West Virginia Marsh Industrie

Charleston Classifieds Reflect Mixed Job Ads and Notices

A fragmented Charleston page lists help wanted openings for bookkeeper and delivery positions, maintenance supervisor, and sales inquiries. Also present are public notices, cemetery ads, transportation reservations, and memorial lines referencing Corporal Charley A. Elkins and local institutions.

TRA Bosts Norstar Blas Buncet Memorial Park Cemetery Gurette Conningham Gallerie Market East Washington Pher Abor Rand Snd Garantie Gatd- Thes Washington Fuller Brush Company Charleston Egan Wyoming

Ex-Communist Named Lord Mayor of Berlin

Ernst Reuter, once a Communist turned Social Democrat, was elected Berlin’s lord mayor by the city assembly with 89 votes. The Communist Unity party opposed him. Soviet opposition looms as Allied four power veto rules require approval by all four occupiers. The Russian press labels him anti Russian despite his background. American officials call him a strong leader.

Berlin Ernst Reuter Christian Democrats Liberal Democrats Socialist Unity Party Reuter Otto Ostrowski Social Democrats Qansport Public Utilities Turkey M Y

Boy Rescued After 18 Hours in Icebox Near Albany

Four-year-old Marcello Basco was found alive after hiding in an old icebox at the rear of his home for 48 hours. He was pale and exhausted but in good condition after hospital treatment for fatigue and cuts. His father said a loud noise last night led him to check the icebox. Separate items list numerous property transfers across counties and developments, reflecting a busy local notices page.

Albany Jime Marcello Butch Basco John Basco

Help wanted ads across Kanawha Valley area

Various positions listed including salesmen and clerical help. Firms cited include Baylor Furnace & Supply Co and The Gazette’s job boxes in Charleston West Virginia. Listings feature pay by hour or commission, require experience, education, or specific skills, and invite applicants to send boxes or apply in person.

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