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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

5

Sheila's voyage romance ends in engagement with Raoul Gaston

Sheila Cipeton travels to South America to woo Raoul Gaston amid romances with Richard Maxwell and Mario Muller. Back in Buenos Aires Raoul proposes after a bracelet incident and a letter from Sheila’s stepmother Helen hints at family tensions. Sheila resolves to marry Raoul and return home, hoping to comfort her father.

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Only Three Days Till Raoul Sails in Cordoba Plans

Sheila faces mounting doubts over Raoul's faithfulness as their wedding nears and he plans a two week honeymoon in Cordoba. She recalls a forbidden garden night with Jim Davis, questions his feelings, and weighs returning home to Ragul or staying with Raoul despite suspicions.

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United Kingdom imports Mediterranean onions over 200 million pounds

The United Kingdom imported more than 200 million pounds of onions from Mediterranean countries in the past year, reflecting strong regional trade. The value underscores the importance of Mediterranean suppliers to UK markets and consumer supply.

United Kingdom

Budget Set for Tuesday City Council to take up 1940-41 budget

Mayor Dawson announced a special meeting next Tuesday for first consideration of the 1940-41 municipal budget. He has been in talks with Finance Chairman Van Horn and City Solicitor Hill on anticipated revenues and department allocations. Final passage is planned for a later session after the schedules are completed.

Dawson Ernest K. James Guy van Horn Council Philip H.hill van Horn

Calling All Dogs! By Albert Payson Terhune

An extract discusses upbringing of dogs versus kennels, arguing a puppy raised in a kitchen environment becomes a finer, more usable house dog. It compares canine development to human education, urging human contact and affectionate training as essential factors for a dog's intelligence and behavior.

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Parties Honor Three Visitors at Home Gathering

Mrs 5S B Avis jr hosted her Virginia Street bridge club yesterday afternoon with guests Miss Florence Young of Detroit visiting Mrs Hugh Bailey and Mrs Charles Paul welcoming Mary Elizabeth Trilek of Birmingham and Miss Tyskek and Miss Mary Hollingsworth of Florence Alabama. A Timehean Friday event at Edgewood Avenue will honor Miss Truck Miss Hollingsworth and others with Mr Bradford Noyes coordinating and covers to be laid for the attendees.

B. Avis, Jr Virginia Street Wits Mary Elizabeth Trilek Birmingham Ala Whe Ik Charles Paul Florence Young Pytroit Hugh Bailey J. Cobb Lashe Edgewood Avenue Tyskek Mary Hollingsworth Florence Mes Bradford Noyes Miss Truck

Mrs Bailey Hosts Ruby Bailey Birthday Party

Mrs. Bailey hosted a Friday night party at her home in Lat ters to celebrate Ruby Bailey’s birthday. Guests included Rufus Jon, Wattie Bailey, Silver, Julia Snod, Royce, Louise Steele, Je Steele, Evelyn O’Neil, Lana Robetta, Lola Bletcher, Adriet Ririon, Aileen Bateman, G Nell, Lee Hudson, Melvin Roberts, John Shep, Robert Hickman, E Davig, Harry Fletcher and Marlin Runign.

Fred Bailey Hea Heone Lattes Ruby Guevis Rufus Jon Wattie Bailey Ruling Silver Diulia Snod Royce Louise Steele Je Steele Evelyn O'Neil Lana Robetta Lola Bletcher Adriet Ririon Aileen Bateman Messrs Ve G'Nell Lee Hudson Melvin 2 Dul Roberts John Shep

Anniversary Celebrated for Mr and Mrs Ralph Campbell

Mr and Mrs J W Ryve hosted a Saturday night anniversary party on Darksun Street in honor of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ralph Campbell celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs T J Stanley Mr and Mrs WF Barth Mr and Mrs H E Marcus Jr Mr and Mrs Gale Harald Mr and Mrs Herbert Duterbaugh Misses Louse Myers Judith Ann Stanley Ina Marcus and Mr Edward Pierson.

J. W. Ryve Iitiar Thei Bane Darksun Street Daygnter Ralph Campbell T. J.stanley WF. Barth H. E. Marcus, Jr Gale Harald Herbert Duterbaugh Louse Myers Judith Ann Stanley Ina Marcus Edward Pierson

Workers Meet at Club For Red Cross Sewing Session

A Charleston club hosted a Red Cross sewing and knitting session from 11 am to 4 pm under Mrs. J Peek. Only a few listed attendees appeared, including several with varied titles and affiliations. The piece hints at a continuation and mentions Raoul with a question about independence.

Charleston Red Cross Bloomberg OR. Ray AL CL Raoul

Beauty Arts by Lois Leeds in Hollywood makeup lore

Lois Leeds outlines makeup motives and styles for outdoor town and evening looks. She explains aging, skin care, and color harmony with costumes, plus practical tips for enhancing eyes, lips, and nails through eras and contexts. The column also includes reader questions on complexion, eye size, and walking for poise.

Perry Elected Madison Post Commander in Legion

Perry of Gordon was elected commander of the Madison post of the American Legion for the year. Other officers named include J.T. Collins first vice commander R. L. VandeLinne second vice commander Dr H H Howell third vice commander J D Hollenbeck adjuvant Sig Olafson service officer L R Jones historian D B Pauly chaplain Perry F Dalin finance officer and John H Stewart sergeant at arms. Delegates elected at Wheeling were Olafson and W F Doss with alternates C F Turley and Don Miller.

Wol. Perry Gordon Madison American Legion J.T. Collins R. L. VandeLinne H. H. Howell J. D. Hollenbeck Sig Olafson L. R. Jones D. B. Pauly Perry F. Dalin John H. Stewart Wheeling Olafson W. F. Doss C. F. Turley Don Miller

Stamp Thief Caught By Juvenile Authorities

A one to four year old thief was turned over to juvenile authorities yesterday after detectives recovered about 15 dollars worth of stamps from the Beilders Supply Dealers office on Want Avenue. Police described the case as an intruder stealing stamps valued at 15 dollars.

Polio Beilders Supply

Quiz Questions And Answers From Gazette's Game Service

A reader contest invites readers to send questions to Gazette's Game Service at 18 Thirteenth Street Washington. Include name and address, question, and a three cent stamp for return postage. Readers are asked not to submit legal medical or religious questions. The test lists ten questions on topics from maggots to the inventor of the telephone and famous figures such as Sonja Henie.

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Common Error The Word Show as Vulgarism

A note on usage explains that using show as a vulgar ism replaces words like play motion picture opera or concert, and cautions writers to choose precise terms instead of slang to avoid ambiguity or offense. The guidance emphasizes clarity and accuracy in media language.

Lockmaster Roy Rist Dies at 46 in Clavington

Lockmaster Roy W. Rist, 46, who served 13 years at Dam 1 on the Ohio River, died at Clavington, Ohio on August 6. He was a longtime river worker and familiar figure at the Wheeling area lock.

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State issues egg candling license to Charleston firm

After tests and examinations by Mr. CG C Blake of the West Virginia State Department of Agriculture, Burford Poultry and Bag Co of Charleston received egg candling licenses numbers 1 and 2 respectively. Proper refrigeration for handling Grade A eggs was approved by the State Department of Agriculture.

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Ten Kanawha county 4-H members head to Jackson's Mill

Ten Kanawha county four H club members will attend boys camp at Jackson's Mill starting today for a week. Announced yesterday by Mrs Mabel Marks Vickers county club agent. Named boys include Roston Cavender route 5 Charleston George Morgan East Bank Smiley Murphy Chelyan Wayne Williams rd Frank Winfree Richard

Kanawha County Fourh Club Jackson's Mill Mabel Marks Vickers Roston Cavender Charleston George Morgan East Bank Smiley Murphy Chelyan Wayne Williams Frank Winfree Richard

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