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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

3

International Chick Expert To Judge A&I Poultry Show

Len Rawnsley of Bedford Indiana will judge the poultry division at the West Virginia Agricultural and Industrial Fair. Superintendent G A Queen says Rawnsley, renowned for judging in England Scotland New Zealand Canada and major U S fairs, will select winners for a lineup including Barred Rocks Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes White Leghorns and rarer colors plus Polish Hamburg and Cornish at the Dunbar 4 H Fairgrounds September 1 9.

West Virginia Agricultural and Industrial Fair Len Rawnsley Bedford Ind G. A. Queen Parkersburg Rawnsley West Virginia England Scotland New Zealand Canada Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky Madison Square Garden Boston Poultry Service Arcady Farms Milling Co Chicago Queen's Rhode Hamburg

WVU Students Attend United Nations Course

Thirty one Summer students at West Virginia University attend a six week workshop on the United Nations. The group includes Charles Adams Russell H. McQuain Jr Damon West Elizabeth Housby Bryant A J Sardelli Thomas E B Ballard Mary Ellen Bowers David L Hypes Lester Hall Clarence W Tiffany William K Schneider Aubrey Jackson Herbert Kiser and Orlan Okes.

Morgantown West Virginia University United Nations Charles Adams Russell H. McQuain, Jr Glenville Damon West Troy Elizabeth Housby Bryant Alderson A. J. Sardelli Powhatan Thomas EB. Ballard Peterstown Mary Ellen Bowers Charleston David L. Hypes Fayetteville Lester Hall Madison Clarence W. ‘Tiffany Bluefield William K. Schneider Aubrey Jackson Beckley Herbert Kiser Orlan Okes Whitesville

Beating and Thefts Reported Around City Police

Ralph D. Dunsmore of Culloden told police he was beaten near the Union Building on Kanawha Boulevard and robbed of 137 dollars after a tavern gathering with four men. Other reports include three tires worth 45 dollars stolen from 1315 MacCorkle Avenue, 30 pounds of bacon valued at 25 dollars stolen from 1017 Somerset Drive, and stolen license plates from two used car lots on Virginia Street.

Ralph D. Dunsmore Culloden Cabell County Union Kanawha Blvd Dunsmore W. B. Farrar MacCorkle Av. S. E I. L. Cavender Somerset Dr Virginia St Harry Kay

Young Democrats Set Convention in Fairmont October

The West Virginia Young Democratic Clubs shift their state convention from September to October 26 27 in Fairmont. President Jack Manley announced the date and noted county groups began membership drives ahead of selecting delegates.

Fairmont Young Democratc Clubs West Virginia Jack Manley Young Democratic

U S Sues Ward Man for 73 Dollar Suit Over Auto Crash

The U S government filed a 73.37 suit in District Federal Court against Wetzel Bowe of Ward. The claim covers repair costs for a Department of Agriculture truck damaged in a collision with Bowe on August 12, 1950, along U S Route 60 near Belle.

Iu. S U. S Wetzel Bowe Ward Department of Agriculture Bowe U. S. Rt. 60 Belle

Canterbury Piano Pupils Recital Friday at Hampton Church

Piano pupils of Mrs. W. R. Canterbury will present a recital at 8 p.m. Friday at Hampton Baptist Church in East Bank. Performers include Rose Ann Becher Marilyn Herrold Jean Ann Combs Ginny Ryans Judy McGuire Jean Ann Tucker Barbara Callison Jean Ann Williams Janie Wyatt Rosemary Williams Betty Lynn Johnson Jeanene Morris Ruby Wilson Irene Ryalis Janie Moss and Malcolm Combs.

Canterbury W. R. Canterbury Hampton Baptist Church East Bank Rose Ann Becher Marilyn Herrold Jean Ann Combs Ginny Ryans Judy McGuire Jeanette Tucker Barbara Callison Jean Ann Williams Janie Wyatt Rosemary Williams Betty Lynn Johnson Jeanene Morris Ruby Wilson Irene Ryalis Janie Moss Malcolm Combs

Law Firm Dissolved As Partners Split

The firm Watts Poffenbarger and Bowles in the Chamber of Commerce Building has dissolved. L L F Poffenbarger and Martin Bowles continue in the same offices while J Blackburn Watts and his son M Williamson Watts operate as Watts and Watts on the building’s second floor.

Watts, Poffenbarger

City Man Sentenced To Jail And Fine

Luther Franklin Crouse, 38, of Charleston, received a 12 month county jail term and 8500 fine after pleading guilty to at tempted breaking and entering in Intermediate Court. Judge William J. Thompson presided.

Luther Franklin Crouse Charleston William J. Thompson

Crouse Granted Credit for Time Already Served

Crouse went to trial on the charge of breaking and entering the Commercial Tire Co. store on February 1. He was allowed to plead no attempt, a misdemeanor, after which the state rested its case.

Llowed Crouse Crouse Commercial Tire Co

Gassaway Student Earns Dayton Business Degree

Patrick Richard Hickey of Gassaway West Virginia received a bachelor of science in business administration at the University of Dayton. He was among 451 candidates honored. The item notes sulfur production sources from Louisiana and Texas.

Gassaway Dayton Dayton, O Patrick Richard Hickey W. Va University of Dayton

Wonder Salve and Medicated Soap Ad Offer Relief

An old advertisement touts Wonder Salve and Wonder Medicated Soap for skin troubles from eczema to athlete's foot. It claims army origins, white cream texture, child suitability, money back guarantee, and availability at Cohen Whelan Rands Scott Bros Drug Stores in Charleston and local druggists.

Charleston Cohen, Whelan, Rands Scott Bros Adv

Injuries Fatal To Huntington Brawl Victim

Max Crawford died from injuries suffered in a tavern brawl at the Rose Bud Tavern near Huntington on State Rt. 2. State police described the case as definitely murder with an arrest of a 35 year old man for questioning. Rose Crawford is identified as his wife.

Huntington Max Crawford Rose Bud State Rt. 2 Rose Crawford

Kon-Tiki condensed tale of five men crossing Pacific

Five men sail on a wooden raft to prove Polynesians came from Peru. Thor Heyerdahl’s voyage across 4000 miles is presented in a condensed 21 page Reader’s Digest excerpt. July issue promises 42 articles condensed from leading magazines and books.

Pacific Peru Thor Meyerdahl

West Side Tigers Schedule Five Games This Week

The West Side Tigers host DuPont All-Stars at Cabell Field Wednesday evening. They face Barnum at Bigley Field on Thursday and Four C's at Cabell Friday with all starts at 6 p.m. Saturday they travel to Huntington for a doubleheader against United Glass beginning in the afternoon.

West Side Tigers DuPont All-Stars Cabell Field Tigers Barnum Bigley Field Cabell Io Huntington United Glass

Team Adjusts Start Time For Evening Game

Manager White orders 8 o’clock start time for the game with a 7 30 p.m. scheduled kickoff. Players are urged to arrive promptly and conform to the new timing.

White

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