Liquor Employes To Get Pay Raise
The State Liquor Control Commission announces a 13.5 percent pay hike for about 1000 employees effective July 1, with most receiving an additional $25 monthly. May payroll totals rise pushing annual payroll near $2 million as stores plan half day weekly closings through summer. Chairman Canterbury says gains go largely to lower salary brackets due to rising living costs.
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State Liquor Control Commission
Commission
A. K. Canterbury
Weather Dampens Crop Prospects Across State
The weekly crop report notes below normal temperatures and wet conditions hindered growth and field work through June 21. Hay harvest slowed by poor drying weather and flash floods. corn and wheat show uneven progress with some rust. barley harmed by late freezes and dryness. potatoes, tobacco, fruit crops, and peaches face disappointing yields while livestock stay in good condition with strong prices for spring lambs and veal calves.
Caudill Returns as Humane Officer in City
Mayor Andrews announced John Caudill is back as humane officer replacing Ollie Asbury. Caudill said he was glad to be back in the harness and resume duties after weeks away.
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John Caudill
Andrews
Ollie Asbury
Asbury
Caudill
Scout Expansion Plan to Be Explained on WCHS
Walter G. Crichton campaign director and William Wondroe Charleston scouting area president will discuss the Boy Scouts of America expansion on WCHS at 6 30 tonight. The plan aims to raise 204 540 to reach 34 616 boys across the nine county Charleston area council.
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Boy Scouts of America
Walter G. Crichton
Wiliam Wondroe
Charleston
WCHS
Charleston Area Council
State Board Approves Tentative West Virginia Aid Computation
The State Board of School Finance tentatively approved net enrollment reports from West Virginia's 55 counties to preliminarily compute state aid. School Supt. W. W. Trent said final distribution will await final enrollment reports. A total of 34,721,968 dollars from the 1947 Legislature will be distributed based on net enrollment figures.
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State Board of School Finance
West Virginia
W. W. Trent
Court to Review Tax Dispute in King v. 3G T Fogle Co
The State Supreme Court, after twice refusing to review the action, moved yesterday to consider a county circuit court ruling in favor of George W. King against 3G T. Fogle and Co. over paying assessment in Dun Shar.
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State Supreme Court
Kamanha County
George W. King
3G. T. Fogle and Co
Dun- Shar
Frigidaire to Show New Electric Home Laundry
Frigidaire dealers and Roanoke district personnel will attend a meeting at the Daniel Boone hotel to introduce the new electric home laundry line. J C Holmes branch manager announced the exhibit will feature a fully automatic washer ironer and automatic electric dryer, soon available for distribution.
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Roanoke
Daniel Boone Hotel
J. C. Holmes
Holmes
Excess Rent Charged In Suit Against Landlord
The Office of Housing Expediter filed suit in federal district court against Ada L. Oakes of Malden and Eva Patterson of 1624 Sixth Ave Charleston for charging excess rent. Each case seeks an injunction to restrain future violations and treble damages of 450 dollars and 114 dollars respectively.
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Office of Housing
Ada L. Oakes
Malden
Eva Patterson
1624
Sixth Av
Charleston
Detroiter James Hill Brannum Held in Jail on Interstate Theft Charge
James Hill Brannum, 27, of Detroit Michigan formerly of Charleston is charged with interstate automobile theft and jailed awaiting bond. Deputy Marshal Earl McGraw says Brannum was arrested in Ohio and given a hearing before a U S commissioner there before being returned here to seek bond at the November term of district federal court.
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U. 8
Ferrier Wins Close Golf Final Over Harbert Beaton
Australian pro Ferrier defeats Harbert Beaton in a dramatic 45 hole match with a final 20 foot putt to claim the title. Nelson, refereeing, calls Ferrier's shot the best ever seen. Beaton finishes 19 under after 170 holes while Ferrier ends at par through the final rounds.
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Harbert Beaton
Harbert
Ferrier
Chick
Byron Nelson
Mr. Golf
Tye
Fecker
Nelson
Poe
America
U. S
Hospital fund gains 2300 in gifts and pledges
New contributions to the Memorist hospital building fund last week totaled 2300 with 1000 from American Rolling Mill Co. Montreal and 1000 from Charleston Lodge Elkis Wo. The association has 1,750,000 in government securities toward a 4,000,000 medical center and aims to raise at least 2,225,000 before construction. Charleston chapter of the National Secretaries Club and Alpha Kappa Alpha raised additional amounts.
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American Rolling Mill Co
Montreal
Charleston Lodge
B. P. O. Elkis Wo
D. N. Mohler
Hospital Association
Charleston
National Secretaries Club
Beta Beta Omega
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Garnet High School
Grand Jury Indicts Truck Driver in Highway Death
Grand jury indicts Charles W. Smith of Bristol Harrison County for involuntary manslaughter in the April 6 highway death of Mrs. Elsie Mae Worsley, 49, of Lakewood Ohio, a passenger in a car. Circuit court sets murder trial for Raymond McCutcheon of Torch Ohio, accused of killing his wife Ruby Miller McCutcheon.
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Glenville
Gilmer County
Charles W. Smith
Bristol
Harrison County
Elsie Mae Worslél
Lakewood
Raymond McCutcheon
Torch
Local Tennis Semi Finals Reach Doubles and Singles
Dr Luta ton claimed a semi final spot last Monday while Dane Lindow and Hetty Hallanan advanced to the women's singles semis by defeating Margaret Janson and Jans McJun kin 6 2 6 2. In men's doubles Lyn Lentz and Emerson Salisbury moved to the semis after beating Fred and Sidney Staunton 6 2 7 5. Finals scheduled Saturday for women's singles and mixed doubles with men's singles and mixed doubles finals set for Sunday barring weather.
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Dr. Luta
Ton
Dane Lindow
Hetty Hallanan
Margaret Janson
Jans McJunkin
Lyn Lentz
Emerson Salisbury
Fred
Sidney Staunton
Miss Wolfe
Sunda
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