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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1949

Page

20

Liquor Profited Lias Tax Case Highlighted at Trial

A witness testified at Lias income tax trial that bootlegging profits from liquor during Prohibition ran about 1.2 million dollars. The case centers on whether Lias spent more than his reported income from 1922 to 1942, with defense arguing pre 1942 earnings supported expenditures.

Wikni Gewi David Goldbarg Liax Ling Goldberg Liss Tlias Bia John Lias Gregory + Manes wat+ ness Revenue Department

Obituary notices from a Virginia and nearby towns

A long obituary fragment lists Vera Prager, Catherine Towles, and Barbara as survivors in a multi locality notice. It mentions services at Liberty Baylis church conducted by Rev. Willem Metizne, with burial at a local cemetery. Additional lines reference Goodall and Johnson obituaries, with survivors across St Albans, Chesawhake, and Braxton counties. Burial arrangements and funeral homes are cited, alongside multiple family ties and military service notes.

Paper Disposal Left to O'Brien Paper Disposal Left to O'Brien

The attorney general advised Secretary of State D. Pitt O'Brien to use sound discretion in deciding paper destruction. Assistant AGs noted specific papers may be destroyed after a reasonable interval and others only by court order. Also, WV Racing Commission has no control over earnings assignments by racing associations to horse owners.

Attorney General's Office D. Pitt O'Brien W. Exean Spillers West Whitch al Enuirt O'Brien Asst William H. Angel, Jr West Virginia Racing Commission Beverly Broun Charlestown Broun Boyle Charles Town Jockey Elk Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Assoa

Borough church rites and memorials fill obituaries and notices

Obituaries and public notices fill the page with burial plans, funeral services, and memorials for many individuals. Entries list church ceremonies at Bethlehem and St Marys, mortuary arrangements in Nitro and Monrovia, and survivors across families. Additional items include court testimonies, grand jury requests, and property sale notices.

Typical Gazette Results Show Applicant Totals

Fragmented OCR notes list 10 applicants with garbled names and entries. No clear events or outcomes emerge. the fragment hints at applications and potential names but lacks coherent details.

Help ads and public notices crowd Gazette page

A jumble of classified style help wanted, notices, and ads fills a Gazette page. It lists job openings, nursing home and care ads, insurance and financial services, and instances of public notices, with numerous names, addresses, and contact prompts mixed in an OCR garble.

Detective Denies Part in Burglary Trial

James Steinbrecher, a former detective sergeant, denied involvement in the attempted burglary of Montgomery Ward and Co. He testified that he did not aid or abet the crime or act as lookout for three men who carried the safe. The case proceeded to closing arguments as jurors await deliberation.

Stington James Steinbrecher Serpeant He, Montgomery Ward and Co Steinbrecher Mudge FL Clay Worthads Common Pleas Court J Steinbrecher George Wallace Heelso Wellace Wittess Switzer Bias Sai Steinbrecher Schinsel Biaz Siss Gideon J White Stenley Howard

Patteson Proclaims VFW Week in State

Gov F Patteson proclaimed June 27 to July 2 as Veterans of Foreign Wars week in West Virginia. He urged recognition of VFW members for their role in preserving freedom. The 28th annual convention opens in Parkersburg, with events through Saturday.

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Miner Falls Dead In Doctor's Office

Miya Venton Roe, eight, a resident of Bish coil, dropped dead Monday about 4 pm in a Charleston doctor’s office. The man, Mr Blir, suffered from siliness and a heart condition and had been at the University of Virginia hospital before coming to Charleston for treatment. The body lies in Hunter mortuary in Madeon and will be taken to Blair Baptist church for services tomorrow led by Rev Dennis Bies. Burial will be in the Allal Lincoln county family cemetery. Surviving are his wife Bossie Reg, a daughter Henrich Mies of Sharples, two brothers Leonard of Maxine and NMins Doea Roe Ravine, and Mrs Naral ingram, with two grandchildren.

Miya Venton Roe Charleston Blir Universitf Virginia, Hospital Charlestom Hunter Hunter Mortuary Madéoon Wit Th Baptist Church Blair

University to Stage Annual Dairy Day Carbide

Morgantown June event aims to attract about 1000 to see the latest dairying demonstrations. Nisbet, a nationally known dairy authority, will be principal speaker with University President Irvin Stewart and Dean F. R. Orion among others. H O Henderson notes exhibits on sociocultural engineering and dairy husbandry.

Morgantown West H. QO. Henderson University Pepe Tre

Burdette Boy Dies After Apartment Fire

R Dow Burdette, 15, died yesterday in a Charleston hospital from burns suffered May 14 while trying to extinguish a blaze in his apartment at 22 Garrison Ave. He was a driver for Carbide Land Cerbon Chambers Corp. Survived by wife Mrs Magie Burdette, parents Mr and Mrs J F Burdette of Sleeenville, four sisters Mrs J A Siemon and others, and four brothers L of Ghederal, Px C B of Charleston, Ray of Lewigourg, and Reaver of Sissopwitle. The body was taken to the Seril lett mortuary.

R. Dow Burdette Yesteriday Charlescon Garrison Av Aceuck Carbide’ Land Cerbon Chambers Corp Magie Burdette Airs J. F, Burdette Sleeenville Rmys J. A Siemon Lexington Ghederal C.B Chareston Ray Lewigourg Reaver Sissopwitle Serilett Mortuary

Detroit Man Seeks Wife Missing Since Friday

Al Mars of Detroit reports to Charleston police that his wife Pauling Mars, 32, has been missing since Friday and is believed to be in West Virginia. The registered nurse is described as a trained nurse aide and is believed to be employed locally.

al Mars Detroit Repetta Charleston Pauling West Virginia

Man Dies After Train Cuts Off Both Feet

An incident Saturday left a man identified as William Bill Kiley of Beeslagan with severe injuries after a train cut off his feet. He died in Montgomery hospital yesterday after efforts to talk to police and hospital staff failed. Attendants reported his family was being sought as authorities work to confirm details.

Slycar Montgomery Hospital Ava William Bill) Kiley Lagan Prey Montgomers

Gazette Want Ads Highlight Help Wanted Columns

The Gazette Want Ads offer Help Wanted Male and Hey Wanted Famate columns for domestic personnel and office or home help. Read the columns for full or part time opportunities in the newspaper.

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Special Levy Election Planned in Charleston West Virginia

Legal notice announces a special levy election in Charleston West Virginia. The council sets June 9 at 7 PM in City Hall to canvass and certify results. Also referenced are a Chevrolet sedan prize and public notices of lost items and a memorial message with sentimental verses.

Donen Charinsion CharWalon West Virginia Seturdes

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