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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1947

Page

2

Penitentiary Terms in County Court Rulings

Intermediate Judge Nicholas Countian sentenced two youths from Charleston County to prison terms for auto theft. William G Buckner and Carl Nicholton were fined and given 2 to 10 year terms after pleading guilty. Foster Young, 22, was fined for reckless driving as authorities noted prior guilty pleas.

Charleston Gazette Nicholas Countian 2Ytas V. Hall Winjemn G. Buckner Charles Foster Young Carl Nicholton Jas County

500 Attend M. H. Institute Based On U.N. Program

A record crowd attended Morris Harvey College ninth annual summer institute on current affairs in the WCHS auditorium. The program covered United Nations topics with panels on U.N. work and problems led by Dr. Longley Dr. Jones and others, noting the U.N. will be two years old tomorrow. The session closed with a discussion of South Africa's diamond discovery era beginning in 1870.

Morris Harvey College WCHS U and U. G Leonard Higglemont Donald G. McGarey Morris Harvey Clarence B. Roth Elkview High School One World Betty Fisher Daniel Boone U. N Harry Brawley U.N

Salvation Army Officer Takes Western New York Command

Brigadier John J. Grace is assigned as divisional commander of the Salvation Army for the Western New York district. The report also notes the opening of Palmetto Palms Launderette in Charleston with 21 automatic machines run cafeteria style by two veterans, Taylor L. and Jack C. Palmer. Nine pounds for 30 cents covers washing, ringing and damp drying, with soap and starch supplies available.

Jean Birch Palmer Charleston Taylor L Jack C. Palmer Fayette St Tennessee John J. Grace Salvation Army Huntington New York Salvation Army, Training College New York City Grace Army Corps Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Valves and Vehicles to be Sold by War Assets at Fort Belvoir

More than 580 tons of valves at Point Pleasant naval storehouse will be sold by the War Assets Administration on sealed bids. Bids due by 11 a.m. June 27. A fixed price continuous sale of over 400 motor vehicles for World War I veterans opens at Fort Belvoir, 18 miles south of Washington, June 30.

Fort Belvoir U. S. Naval Point Pleasant War Assets Administration WAA Alex H. Cooper Cooper Washington, D. C

Red Feather Shoe Fund Aids Charleston School Children

Eight volunteer district chairmen from the Charleston Red Feather Shoe Fund arrange footwear for needy students. School principals request assistance, and volunteers fit children with shoes socks or galoshes to reduce absences and illness.

Charleston School Shoe Fund Red Feather Community Chest

Fragmentary plea for proper winter protection in schools

Odd incomprehensible excerpt urges protection from cold and wet conditions for needy chest children. Mentions dry sacks and well soled shoes as part of a community safety message toward school children.

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