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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1942
Page
9
Washington June 25 The selective service will complete the registration of all men aged 18 to 20 next Tuesday totaling about 3 062 000. The list covers 18 and 19 year olds and 20 year olds born between December 32 1821 and June 30 1922.
Charleston, capital of West Virginia on the Kanawha River, is an industrial shipping hub with coal, oil, limestone, and gas nearby. Population 39,508 in 1920, 67,814 in 1940, city wealth assessed at 116 million. noted for a 1933 capitol, rail and river transport, and early settlement with Boone and Kenton influence.
The Gazette presents a seven question quiz with topics including Wallington’s capital, Doolittle’s airmen honors, Tolstoy’s Napoleon era novel, pronouns and animal or plant clues, Calvin Coolidge religious affiliation, Security Act sponsor, Liberty statue hand, water hardness truth, North America center, and gender longevity comparison.
A user asks how to craft a sentence so that a relative clause immediately follows its antecedent. For example, they show an incorrect version and a corrected version showing the relative clause placed right after the main clause’s noun. The instruction seeks guidance on proper punctuation and syntax.
Census Bureau data filed with Gay notes most state payroll workers were full time but a sizable shift occurred as about 20000 employees moved to the federal government since October 1941. January payroll totaled 893000 with detailed agency breakdowns including highways health and corrections among others.
CLARKSBURG June 26 Judge Arlos J Harbert sentenced Jester Emanuel Alkire 33 of Limberport to life imprisonment for the fatal shooting of his wife Clarice Marshall Alkire last March 30. Alkire also was indicted for killing his father in law Charles Marshall. A mercy recommendation from the jury preceded judgment and a defense motion to set aside the verdict was withdrawn. Fernand Ducoeur Jr 36 received two to 20 years for arson in a fire at the apartment and beauty shop of his estranged wife in Nutter Fort. Judge Harbert overruled the motion to set aside the verdict finding Ducoeur guilty.
A historical feature highlights the Superior Laundry on the boulevard at Trustow with nine departments including cleaning and pressing, rugs, starching, washing, marking, assembling, flatwork and shirt. The plant emphasizes hand finishing and a modern drive in cash and carry system with space for over twenty cars and a 19 percent discount for customers who bring and call for their laundry needs.
In a photo a sample of Arrow Rug Company work is shown. The firm cleans repairs and sells rugs and floor coverings while offering storage and a drive in service at 1005 Washington Street. They vacuum remove dust then clean with a fabric friendly solution. The company serves shops hotels offices and private homes.
J Cecil Goff’s Pennzoil station at Virginia street west and Ohio avenue offers a 40 percent discount on War Stamps with purchases including gasoline every Tuesday. A 10 percent discount applies to all purchasable items, and discounts may extend to tires if eligible by the rationing board. The station operates 24 hours to serve defense workers round the clock.
Clarkburg June 24. Soult a 57 year old coal miner of Thomas was killed yesterday when crushed between a coal car and a rib in the Alstead mine operated by Reppert Coal company. Acting Coroner Duke Boyles reported.
Bramwell city council appointed W. McCormick principal of Bramwell High School to fill the unexpired mayoral term of R. L. Parsons who died recently. McCormick has served as principal for seven years and will assume duties immediately.
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