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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1947

Page

7

Independence Day party planned for St Albans children

Carpenters Union No 128 will fund a July 4 event at Central School grounds at 2 pm for all St Albans children. Local groups American Legion post Auxiliary and Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor games, prizes, a greasy pole, dog calling, yodeling, pie eating and bubble gum contests, plus a doll show and races with free lemonade and candies.

Carpenters Union No. 128 Central School St. Albans American Legion Post, Auxiliary

War Hero Father Die in Death Pact

A decorated Army Air Force pilot Michael Souch and his 54 year old son Charles A. Souch were killed in what police call a double suicide pact after a party at their Phoentsville home. The killings followed an argument on Communism and finances with accounts noting Charles fired last after smashing a model plane. Coroner to hold inquest. Lewis Hegadus provided the version.

Phoentsville Army Air Force Fred K. Macinnis Michael Souch Phoenix Rea Charles A. Souch Air Cee Europe China Cooper Bishop, Jr MacInnis Lewis Hegadus Johnstown Michael Val Erdley James Nagy Souch Charles Hegadus

Netherlands Document Found in Augusta Sold for Trifle

An unknown GI bought a velvet bound parchment from Henry Prontaut’s shop in Augusta after discovering a marriage contract dated 1878 between William III of the House of Orange and Princess Adelaide Emma Wilhelmina of Waldeck and Pyrmont. The dealer translated it, verified its authenticity with the Netherlands embassy, and arranged return to Queen Wilhelmina.

Augusta Germany Netherlands Wilhelmina Henry Prontaut Frontsut Wichiara HE House of Orange Adelaide Emma Wilhelmina Therese of Waldeck Pyrimont Prontaut

Summer Theater Opens Tonight at State College

State College summer theater debuts Noel Coward play Hay Fever with Lewis V. Barnes directing in Garnet High School background. Cast includes Edward Kydd Barbara Hilliard Barbara Taylor Cleveland J Stewart Stamm Madison Doris Carsey Pittsburgh Flannie Thomas Winston Salem Martha Mar kin Newark Edward Shepherd Montgomery. Barnes begins 12th summer season with roles in multiple prior productions.

State College Lewis V. Barnes Garnet High School West Virginia State College Noel Coward Edward Kydd Garnetshigh Barbara Hilliard Barbara Taylor Cleveland, C J. Stewart Stmach Madison Doris Carsey Pittsburgh Flannie Thomas Winston-Salem N.C Martha Markin Newark, O Edward Shepherd Montgomery Mr. Barnes Dover ‘Road Juliet

Edinburgh Art College exhibition trimmed by nude paintings

In London on June 29 the Edinburgh College of Art opened an exhibition with only half the usual number of nude paintings. Models refused to strip during last winter's coal shortage, forcing the reduced display.

London Edinburgh College of Art

Fair Enough Continued From Page 6

The passage condemns Hitler's supporters for their savage intolerance of truth and dissent. It contrasts their influence with Roosevelt era politics, noting current remarks echo past persecutions and are frequently published to serve political ends in Roosevelt's name.

Hitler Roosevelt

Snoozin Comes High For Visitors to City

In Charleston several travelers reported thefts from sleep positions at the Greyhound terminal and on buses. William A. Jarrett said $50 vanished from his pocket while asleep. Leo B.R. Groves reported $50 to $55 missing from his packet after dozing on a Greyhound bus. H. E. Jones of Bound Brook saw two feather suitcases stolen after a thief broke a car ventilator glass. N. Jones said bags were taken from a touch seat. Howard Harper reported a Speed Graphic camera stolen from his car while parked on a Kanawha City street.

William A. Jarrett Tad Greyhound Leo BR Groves Fenwick H. E. Jones Bound Brook N. J. Jones Howard Harper Station B Kanawha City

Andrews to Address Scout Report Meeting in Charleston

Kanawha county mayors are invited to a Boy Scout expansion campaign report meeting at the Daniel Boone hotel in Charleston. Henry G. Shires notes progress reports by volunteers raising 204540 toward the nine-county area goal. After the meeting a wheelbarrow ride down Capitol Street is planned with a humorous incentive for the lowest fundraiser.

Kanawha jScout Henry G. Shires Carl Andrews Daniel Boore Charleston Area Scout Council Snine-County Capitol St

Williston and High School Baseball Tradition Clash with Gloves

The excerpt notes a player who defies unwritten rules by wearing a catcher's mitt in center field. It mentions Dr. Quo’s education at Wharton and his role as Sun Yat-sen’s secretary. It discusses doubts about Germany and Russia, stressing distrust of totalitarian powers and a preference for democracy as the best path for the future.

Williston Academy Quo University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Sun Yat-sen

Merry-Go-Round and Cross-Channel Warcast Reflections

The column discusses European security, Germany's trustworthiness, and historical balance of power. It notes warnings of a future war crossing polar routes, British and Wall Street roles aiding Germany as a buffer, and Fulton Lewis’s push for appeasement ideas despite the onset of World War II.

Germany Wall St Russia France Fulton Lewis Hitler Quo Onec Europe Easthampton Mass

Pendulum of policy to curb upheaval and violence

A cautious view urges keeping economic policy steady to avoid domestic upheaval and external bloodshed. It cautions against swinging too violently to either side and advocates a modest oscillation to preserve stability.

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