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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1947
Page
2
Fire yesterday afternoon damaged new tires stored in the Kelly Tire Co building at 2520 Washing ton St. E. to about 1000 dollars. Flames battered the structure for two hours causing 500 dollars in building damage. Insurance covered the tire loss. Building owned by Paul Jones. Cause of the blaze undetermined.
Logan county court appoints former sheriff Floyd Murphy as justice of the peace replacing Wayne Mathis who is convicted in a records theft case. Mathis seeks Supreme Court review. reversal would restore him in office.
Charleston wholesalers prep for new cigaret tax as stamps are affixed to packs. The tax adds one penny per pack, with retailers and distributors adjusting stock. wholesalers like Zain Brothers use stamping gear costing 800 dollars and a 10 dollar monthly meter rental. The law allows a 10 percent stamp discount to cover stamping costs.
The will of former Gov. Howard M. Gore, who died last week, files for probate in Harrison county. It lists bequests to public institutions, organizations, individuals, and employees. The Gore home and 10 acres are left to Clarksburg and Harrison County with no monument allowed. The Gore hotel stake is divided among relatives, and $2500 to senior college plus $500 to West Virginia Wesleyan and Alderson-Broaddus colleges.
Governor Meadows presented the first Victory Medal awards in the state to 15 reservists during ceremonies on the capitol steps. Brig. Gen. William T. Clements led Marine officials, urged civilian readiness, and recalled his 1917 entry from Charleston. Cpl Morrin, praised for being remembered by Clements, received the medal with surprise.
Immunization clinics will offer smallpox shots to adults and children. Dr. Max Goldman notes many adults unaware of the service and urges vaccination after a Hardy county case. Clinics run Tuesday at South Charleston city hall, Wednesday at Kenna Homes and Ord nance Park, St Albans, Thursday at Clendenin city hall, and Saturday at the Virginia State College baby clinic.
The American Legion model airplane activities committee will meet at the Hotel Fairmont today to map plans. The state contest will run through West Virginia in August with district contests and a final, sending the state winner to the national contest in Minneapolis on August 24. Committee members include Robert H Kennedy, George Smith, Carl Hopkins, Dr Jules McCracken, Oliver N Rinehart, and H B Waller.
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