Civil Service Exam Announced for West Virginia Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission through the Veterans Administration Hospital in Huntington West Virginia announces exams for Laundry Worker Janitor and related CPC grades at Veterans Administration Hospital Clarksburg with salaries from 2120 to 3125 per year Applications and details available from local post offices within 35 miles of Clarksburg or from the Director Fourth U S Civil Service at 13th and Jefferson Drive.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Board of
Veterans Administration Hospital
Spring Valley Drive
Huntington
West Virginia
Clarksbute
Idw
Civil Service Secretary
Clarksburg
U. 8
Heaton
3Rd
Jefferson Drive
Applications Filed With Executive Secretary Civil Service Board
The notice states that applications must be filed with the Executive Secretary at the Board of U S Civil Service, VA Hospital Huntington West Virginia, no later than close of business September 8, 1950.
Evansville W. 8 C. 8 Holds Meeting and Plans Piano Purchase
A special Evansville W. C. 8 meeting in the Community House led by President Marie Wilson set plans to select a new piano for the church. Invitations were extended to Reedsville W. 8 C. 8 to visit for the 10th anniversaries of the two groups. Home society to visit Camp Chapel W. 8 C. 5S near Tunnelton. Paint redecorating for the community house to begin soon. Next meeting set for September 6 at 7 30 p m.
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Mary Louise Sinsel
Evansville
Marie Wilson
Reedsville
Home Society
Camp Chapel
Tunnelton
Baby named Donald Williams born to Fairmont couple
Donald Williams named as the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cook of Fairmont. The second child, born July 28, weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. Mother is former Geneieve Gable, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Gable. Nearby families and relatives are mentioned in passing as guests and visitors to various local homes and events across Marlinton, Clarksburg, Charleston, and Grantsville, with a note on Mrs. Alice Boughridge remaining critically ill at home and family members traveling to be with her.
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SRIEF
Donald
Williams
William J. Cook
Fairmont
Geneieve Gable
Alva Gable
Near Here
Ray Hebb
Darrell Funk
Barbara Rae
Carl Wilson
Janice Fae
Robert Cornwell
Newburg
J. W. Nottingham
J. L. Moses
J. William Moses
Barbara
Marlinton
William W. F. Nose
Harvey Mitchell
Nancy
Charleston
Mark Miller
Grantsville
Maryland
Maurice Jennings
Albuquerque
New Mexico
California
Yost
Mannington
Robert. Kerns and I
Newark
New Jersey
H. F. Schoonover
Elkins
Dennison
Woods Shaffer
Clarksburg
Alice
Boughridge
Ohio
Delbert Gable
Cumberland
Ind
Johnny Wable
Alvah Gable
Ida Runner
Victor Stewart
Donald G.costeley
Betty
Rail unions and generals to operate railways under order
Federal operation to run railroads relieves pressure on both sides as Major General Frank Heilman and Brigadier General Andrew McIntyre likely take command. Unions seek a shorter work week and wage concessions, while railroads maintain service without the threat of a strike. The dispute shifts to negotiations over take-home pay and hours.
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Nes
Frank Heilman
Army Transportation
Andrew McIntyre
Ihave
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fire Destroys Home. Family Rebuilds Amid Aftermath
I S Phillips and Mr and Mrs Guy Mitter with children occupy the former home after fire destroyed it on July 14. Mrs Verna B Moore shows slight improvement after a week of illness. Mount Israel church held its annual homecoming on Sunday August 20 with addresses by EH E Suite and P F King. Next year’s gathering is set for the third Sunday in August. Mr and Mrs Robert Decker and children Bobbie and Patty, of Lockport Louisiana, were weekend guests of Herbert Hoyatter and relatives.
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I. S.'Phillips
Guy Mitter
Verna B. Moore
Mount Israel Church
EH. E. Suite
P. F. King
Robert Decker
Bobbie
Patty
Lockport
Louisiana
Herbert Hoyatter
Dr. Seagrave Sought Free From Rangoon Jail
Burmese Supreme Court was asked to release American missionary Dr. Gordon Seagrave, held since August 18 on suspicion of aiding Karen rebels. The habeas corpus petition argues no charge informed, and detention under public order law is unwarranted. ruling expected September 4.
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Rangoon
Burma
Burmese Supreme Court
Gordon Seagrave
Phyician
Kyaw Mint
Seagrave
Private Air Force hero Dean Hess flies combat missions
Maj Dean Hess known as Hess Mustang among 25th Division troops trained Korean pilots near the Korean front. The Marietta scholar flew six combat missions in one day west of Masan and completed eighty missions in his first sixty days, earning a reputation as a relentless trainer and fighter.
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25Th Division
Dean Hess
Marietta
Hess
Korea
Masan
Public safety case prompts defense call in public forum
A public safety figure complained he had not been notified whether the Bur mese government intends to bring him to trial in the courts. Seagrave said he would welcome the chance to defend himself publicly against specific charges.
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Seagrave
Quake Registered In Cleveland
A major earthquake occurred at 12 48 20 a m today near the eastern Aleutians. It was recorded on the John Carroll University seismograph. Observatory director Father Henry F Birkenhauer said the quake registered about 3400 miles northwest of Cleveland. The Aleutians region is known for shallow quakes with potential tidal waves offshore.
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Cleveland
Aleutians
John Carroll University
Henry F. Birkenhauer
Mock Evacuations Underway in Alaska Bases
In Anchorage and near Fairbanks and Kodiak Island, American military forces conduct mock civilian evacuations from vital installations. Public announcements herald the drills with overland escape practice and mock air evacuations from bases in Alaska.
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Anchorage
Alaska
America
Fairbanks
Kodiak Island
Cigarette Prices Rise as Inflation Impacts Smokers
Washington reports inflation boosting cigarette costs with the Agriculture Department estimating smokers will spend about 125 million dollars more annually after last month’s price hike. The change signals broader price pressures affecting consumer goods.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Record Cigarette Consumption Hits New High Worldwide
Americans smoked 935 billion cigarettes in the year ending June 30th, a new record. The figure reflects rising demand as tobacco companies expand production and marketing efforts amid ongoing debates over health risks.
Oslo Center Shift Ties City to Woodland Lake
Oslo describes its geographic center as a woodland lake in the hills after incorporating large suburban and woodland areas. The new center point reflects the city’s expansion into surrounding suburbs and natural landscapes.
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Oslo
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Jean Funk
Victor Clarkson
Irs
Darrell Punk
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Virginia Miller
Elizabeth Hamilton
Dorsey Goodwin
Charlie Sinclair
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Henry Cornwell
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Ida Poulson
Robert Goodwin
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Charles Bickford
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International Harvester
Loar Jewelry Store
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Ice Aid
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Dixie Theatre
Stan Ben Johns
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Harry Carey, JR
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Sons of the Pioneers
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