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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
3
An exhibition features paintings by Ashton Wilson of White Sulphur Springs and New York City. The show travels from Charleston to local galleries, highlighting Wilsons landscape and urban scenes with a focus on color and light.
Merly of Charleston opens today at Mrs. Florence Emery's studio at 1220 Virginia Street. The show runs through December 16 with hours from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. It features portraits, flowers, and interiors.
A class of 15 was initiated into Ferndale lodge at Boomer Monday night by Myrtle Rebekah lodge No. 97 under direction of Mrs. J. H. Tickle. Florence MacFarlin of Clarksburg acted as president of the Rebekah state assembly, with L. D. Bailey and George Gresham in leadership roles.
Dr. Leo Mynes, county schools health director, was elected president of the Council of County Social Agencies at a meeting yesterday. Robert C. Boothe was chosen vice president, Roland C. Cleland treasurer, and Mrs. Jackson D. Altizer secretary. Cleland and Dr. T. E. Cato were named to the board of directors, with Mynes reelected.
In Indianapolis on December 6, Police Chief Michael F. Morrissey told the safety board that a hunger strike by dogs at the city pound had become serious. The board ordered a change in dog food, noting that even a dog would tire of the same meals.
Mrs. C L Clendenin and Mrs. Belle Simmons led the First Baptist Ladies Bible class gathering with annual Christmas party. Officers elected include Mrs. C L Hundley teacher and Mrs. Wil lis Walker president. The Woman’s club advisory met to plan charity baskets for needy families. Heinz Food Co demo is set for Dec 15 at First Baptist with proceeds to charity.
A youth trapped in a cafe basement told police he fell through a coal chute and needed escape. Officers noted he had a crowbar and a file but the man remained under investigation by Sergt. Lee Raedel and other authorities in Denver.
Voters faced a $13,000 swimming pool bond on a cold December day in Shenandoah Iowa. Only 462 people showed up, less than one quarter of the registered voters, and the measure was defeated by 29 votes.
W A Dodge a 43 year old World War veteran said he has started a nationwide drive to raise funds to repay Finland’s World War debt to the United States. He believes there are enough supporters to give $1 each toward the $8,000,000 claim.
Wesley Jones, city park commission member, will serve as president of the American Business Men's Club for the next six months. Other officers named were Edwin Sherwood as vice president, David Isaacs as secretary, and Norman Atwood as treasurer. Dr. W. C. Stewart was reelected to the board of directors.
Mayor Dawson announced plans to install a traffic light at the Washington street and California avenue corner after four-corner traffic beacons are completed downtown. The uptown junction will receive the old type light replaced by the beacons.
A late Tuesday night blaze caused about 150 dollars in contents damage to an apartment over the People's drug store at 1219 East Washington street. The fire origin was not determined and the occupant was J. S. Hubbard.
Chicago reports the 18th annual National 4-H Club Congress fashion revue where contestants modeled self made outfits costing from 1.14 to 43.44. Blue ribbon winners included Mary Louise Ditto, 17, Fall ing Waters West Virginia, with a navy wool crepe princess dress and accessories totaling 13.67.
An ad for Moone's Emerald Oil offered at Cohen Drug Store claims a first application provides soothing relief from intense itching. It promotes easy greaseless use, healing, economy, and a money back satisfaction guarantee with a 60 cent bottle.
Oscar Mueller, 70, a hardware store proprietor, asked an undertaker to arrange funeral plans for a “very dear friend.” He sent a letter with a check for funeral expenses, then hanged himself at his apartment, police reported.
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