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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1948

Page

2

Veterans meet at Bluefield discuss welfare of war heroes

In Bluefield June 24 the convention debated 17 resolutions from adopting a cash bonus for World War II to admitting women veterans to the VFW auxiliary. Speakers included Okey L. Patteson of Mount Hope Democrat nominee for governor and Hartley Sanders of Princeton Republican nominee for Congress.

Bluefield Visalnia Lees Sae VEW Mullena Post Wathen VFW Okey L.patteson Mount ‘Hope Hartley, Sanders Princeton Mth Congress Iticlat Patteron

Unclear Movie Theater Listing and Names

Fragmented OCR text appears to describe movie theater listings at Midtown with stray names and titles such as Arch of Trivenphi and Bring Bin. The readable items mix scattered names, show notes, and color terms, lacking coherent structure or verifiable facts.

Capliel Trivenphi Karte Groet Rover Maiehu Antone Fegree Miewart Wartonas Sabot Awe Calor

Veterans gather to back veterans aid and policy changes

Delegates confer with legislative leaders on cash ban questions and back veteran support bills. Dr C V W Regina cites Huntington VA office as less liberal for disability payments, noting higher error trapping on appeals. Resolutions endorse Taft Hartley affidavit, urge GI bill adjustments, universal military draft law, and expanded security coverage. Maj Gen Robert McClure spoke at the encampment banquet. Matthew Neely was slated to speak but sent word.

Ana Huntington Chadwick Ern Acaboard Robert B. McClure T. Meade, Md 2Nd Army Matthew M. Neely Fairmont U. S. Senate

Jamboree and Radio Schedule Amid Local Notices

Local listings show a bustling program with a grand central event at 11 05 and a 1 00 slot. Officials note Convention leaders cannot attend. U S Senator Chapman-Revere of Charleston is set to speak at one upcoming session with officers to be detected tomorrow.

Buenos Amigos Viale Bort Elarisa Joan Ee Tore Spore Sasnivat Whitey Berwuist Mae Iy Gomer ABC Symphony Dave Stephens Ais Hays ABC Janes Lee Tate Kay Maatg Wiener Spars Renew Sporta NDC Bramhang Estarva Chapel Sour Truman Jakiteh Siena Troan Jaetuade Maine Club Rendéevous Adena Isa Mentachia Usbar Judy Dauber Dasibaree Moor Sulese Boras Mountain Soya Nobel Fite Cier . Quarts Wert Wirainic Mutual Babs U. S Chapman Revereoth Charleston

Boy Runs Away to Carnival Then Returns Home

A 12 year old Beckley boy who yearned to travel ran away to join the Cetlin and Wilson World on Parade show now playing in North Charleston. Police Sgt Frank Riddle, head of the juvenile bureau, picked him up after his parents called Beckley police yesterday to report he had run away. The boy said he wanted to travel with the carnival and the show manager noted he asked for a job but was not hired due to his youth.

Beckley Cetlin and Wilson North Charleston Frank Riddle Anld Yeaterday Charleston Sgt. Riddle Riddle

Security Loan Quota Lags as Sales Put Near Par

Kanawha county campaign leaders said security loan quota of 5 230 800 lies distant at 31 percent with new sales port added only 21 481 bringing total to 1 604 173. Series RE bonds have reached 1 301 808 or 39 percent of a 3 295 215 quota for this class.

Kanawha

Two Men Hurt In Glasgow Car Wreck

Two men were injured in a mobile collision in Glasgow yesterday. Thomas George Zimmerman of Nesford Virginia and Sidney Glover Day of Bungalow Park South Charleston were taken by Cook ambulance to a Montgomery hospital where they were treated and discharged. Clarksburg firemen seek a fifty dollar monthly wage hike as city council consideration opens Tuesday. The union cites national averages of around two hundred fifty dollars monthly for firefighters.

Glasgow Thomas George Zimmerman Nesford Sidney Glover Day Bungalow Park South Charleston Montgomery Hospital C. Ib. Burner Chelyan Clarksburg Glenn Leason The International Association of Firefighters Clarksburry

Robbery Strikes Smith Transfer Co Office on Slack Street

burglars entered the Smith Transfer Co office at 432 Slack St early yesterday and stole 400 dollars in cash and checks from a strongbox. Police said 250 dollars in cash and 150 dollars in checks were missing, according to Detective Van G Brown and Sergeant A G Chapman.

Building Permits Issued For Homes And Remodeling

Two residential permits issued yesterday by Building Taspec Homer Johnston list a $22,000 home to be erected by W. P. Reedy at 4305 Virginia Ave. SE and a $6,000 dwelling project at Washington Ave and 46th St. SE, while Elk Furniture Co. secured a permit to remodel its storefront at 605 Virginia St. E. with an estimated cost of $6,000.

Homer Johnston David Borstein Virginia Av W. P. Reedy Washington Av 46Th St. Sf Elk Furniture Co Virginia St. E

Purse Theft Suspect Granted Bond in City Court

Richard Carden was charged with stealing a billfold containing 27 in cash from Mrs. F. E. Rechenwald of 800 Fereral Dr. Police arrested Carden after the Thursday report. Acting Judge J Chesley Wist ordered Carden released on a $500 bond following the municipal court action.

F. E. Rechenwald Richard. Carden Ohio Wue Carden

Sailor and officer begin four month European cruise

In Uniform Carl R. Martin sowardaman USN son of Ar and Mrs Brice J Millar of Charleston serving aboard the light cruiser USS Huntington which left the United States recently on a four month European cruise Lt J 3 Frame of Charlagton an officer in the Air Force Reserve in taking active duty training at Mariotta Ga Ale Force Base

Carl R. Martin Sowardaman USN Brice J Millar Charleston Hunteington United States J. 3. Frame of Charlagton Air Force Reserve Mariotta Ga, Ale.Force Base

Family Reunion Set for July Fourth at Boone Roadside Park

The Cecil family plans its annual reunion on July 4 at the Dane fel Boone roadside park. Family members are asked to bring possible genealogical notes and share memories during the gathering.

Cecil Farmily ‘Withhold Dane Fel Boone

City Offices Stay Open During Merger Vote in North Charleston

Readable text notes that during a merger election in North Charleston all city offices in the municipal building will stay open. A skeleton crew will staff polls with many municipal officials at the polls. The mayor's office says the next regular city council meeting set for Monday July 4 will be held the following day due to Independence Day.

North Charleston

Infant Rescued After Kerosene Ingestion At Home

A six month old infant, Arnold Hancock Jr., son of Mia Hancock Sr. of Ward, was admitted to Charleston General Hospital for observation after drinking kerosene from an open container. Doctors used a stomach pump and reported the child in satisfactory condition. mother was in another room when the accident occurred.

Arnold Hancock, Jr Mia Arnold Hancock Ward Charleston General Hospital

Damage suit filed by Vivian Honaker against Powell

A $3,000 damage suit was filed in circuit court yesterday by Vivian Honaker of Punbat vageingt wie H. Powell, an Instructor, at West Virginia State college. The plaintiff contends a car driven by Powell demolished her truck in a collision at Institute.

Vivian Honaker H. Powell West Virginia State College Institute

Baby Contest Set By Shiraz Temple AB

The Shiraz temple No. 29 Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan sponsors a baby contest for children under five. Registration days are June 28 and 29 with health checkups in July. A beauty contest is planned for July 20 and a coronation pageant August 1 at the municipal auditorium. Prizes include blue ribbons diplomas gold seals and trophies for city and age-class winners.

Shiraz Temple Dramatic Order Knights Khorassen V. J. Wi Scott Ea Ieee Phoaical Cheeloupe Charlentort Oiato

Community program organizers name honored helpers

A fragmented note lists people assisting in arranging a program chaired by Scott. Individuals named include Hal Williams, Fred Isaac, J. I. Helser, Harry Van Buren, and Hector.

Ener Scott Hal ‘Williams Fred Isaac J. I. Helser Harry van Buren Hector

Alice Virginia White Named to State Nurses Board

Alice Virginia White of Beckley was named a member of the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses. Gov Meadows announced the appointment yesterday. White will serve from July 1, 1952, to June 30, 1953, replacing Mary Frances Fordham of Montgomery whose term ends June 30.

Alles V. White Alice Virginia White Beckley At West Virginia

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