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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1941

Page

4

Red Cross and club events in Charleston area

Church and civic groups in Charleston host Red Cross surgical dressings and sewing activities at school and temple locations. Various luncheons, lectures, readings, and club meetings involve Mrs. Glenn deHart, Mesdames Sayre and others, with reports from delegates to the Los Angeles convention and Christmas charity efforts. Dorothy Dix column on marriage and domestic roles follows.

Red Cross Charleston High School Masonic Temple Beta Rho Delphian New Ching Glenn deHart C. F. Sayre E. &. Sirman Charleston Woman's Club Hills Townsend H. P. Sanders South America Delphi Delphian Clyde Swinburn Laidley Street Dorothy Head Club Daniel Boone Madison College Jean Fitch Park Avenue Delta Games William Keller Grace Avenue Edgewood W. Holt Kanawha

Weston Couple Wed in Methodist Rites

Mr and Mrs Yates Jarvis of Weston announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Mr Harry Reese of South Charleston son of Mr and Mrs French Reese of Shadybrook on December 5 at the Weston Methodist church Rev K W Hobbins officiated. The couple will reside in South Charleston after an eastern trip. Mrs Reese a Weston High School and Perry Business College graduate has worked for W T Grant. Mr Reese a Weston High School graduate has worked for Westvaco Chlorine Products. Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert Browning Miss Mary Browning and Mr Ha Robinson of Charleston.

Yates Jarvis Wesston Lillian Harry Reese South Charleston French Reese Shadybrook Methodist Weston K. W. Hobbins Reese Weston High School Perry Business College

Dorothy Dix On Choosing A Wife As A Helper In Life

Dorothy Dix urges men to evaluate potential wives as partners who will support ambition and work. She warns that a thrifty, encouraging spouse boosts success while a jealous or idle partner can undo talent. Men should seek a running mate who shares effort and drives toward achievement.

Bludy Shake- Speare Ben Franklin Dorothy Dix the Gazette Benjamin Franklin Kipling Ladies Aid Society

Student guests to spend holidays with families

Joan Picklesimer a student at Augusta Military Academy Fort De Fort De fiance Va will arrive Friday to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Hayes Picklesimer on Grosscup road Warren Paint Jr a West Virginia University student will arrive Wednesday to spend the holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs W W Point of Kanawha Parkway

Joan Picklesimer Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Mrs Hayes Picklesimer Grosscup Road Warren Paint, Jr West Virginia’ University W. W. Point Kanawha Parkway

YMCA leader to speak at Tiskelwah PTA meeting

Rev R C Boothe executive secretary of the YMCA will address the Tiskelwah PTA tomorrow night at 7 30. The Tiskelwah chorus will sing and urge support for the Red Cross War Relief campaign noting the service aids army and navy hospital personnel and morale.

R. C. Boothe The YMCA Tiskelwah Pta Tiskel‘wah Army Red Cross

Pattern Request Notice to Needlecraft Dept

Pattern request notice from The Charleston Gazette seeks ten vents in coin for a pattern. Include Pattern Number, name, and address as requested by the Needlecraft Dept at 62 Eighth Avenue New York N Y.

Charleston Gazette Needlecraft’ Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Double Wedding at Scarbre in Kilsyth and Scarbre

Miss Vivian Crawford of Kilsyth wed Mr. Thomas Rice of Scarbre and Miss Beatrice Rice of Scarbre wed Mr. Fred Seldon of Carlisle in a December 8 double ceremony at Rev. W. J. Jackson’s Scarbre Baptist church. Mrs. Rice is the Crawford daughter. the couple reside with her parents. Mrs. Seldon is the Rice daughter. both grooms are or were employed by the New River Coal and Coke Company in Carlisle.

Vivian Crawford Kilsyth Thomas Rice Scarbre Beatrice Rice Fred Seldon Carlisle W. J. Jackson Scarbre Baptist Church Rice C. H. Crawford New River Coal and Coke Company Seleton J. M. Rice Scarbro The New River Company

Glasgow Couple Announce Marriage of Arbutus Campbell

Mr and Mrs James Campbell of Glasgow announce the marriage of their daughter Arbutus to Samuel Allen Brown son of Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of Glasgow on December 6 with Rev J R Withrow officiating Brown is employed by Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co The couple reside temporarily with his parents in Glasgow

James Campbell Glasgow Arbutus Samuel Allen Brown Robert Brown J. R. Withrow Brow Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company

Birthday Party Honoring Homer Brooks at Oak Hill Home

Mrs. Goldie Brooks hosted a birthday party at her Oak Hill residence for her son Homer Brooks who turned 20. The gathering included family and close friends in a small, celebratory event.

Goldie Brooks Oak Hill Homer

Fresh Flowers in Hair Set For Glamorous Red Letter Days

The article urges using carnations roses orchids and gardenias to enhance beauty for dates parties or social events. It explains styling ideas such as pinning flowers high on pompadours to slim the face and pairing flowers with jewelry for dramatic contrast. It notes flowers can be wired nationwide and suit various necklines and looks.

United States

Blood Banks Aid Rapid Transfusions in War

Logan Clendening explains blood banks relying on sterile serum and quick typing to speed transfusions for soldiers. Prisons supply donors, tests confirm compatibility, and time saved can be life or death in emergencies.

Red Cross U. S

Care of Your Feet Leaflets Offer Helpful Advice

Lois Leeds promotes a leaf on foot care and invites requests with a 3 cent SASE to Lois Leeds care of The Charleston Gazette. Morale counts as much as guns and planes. Red Cross war relief appeals encourage readers to contribute today.

Lois Leeds The Charleston Gazette Red Cross

Calling All Dogs by Albert Payson Terhune

In this note Terhune acknowledges readers seeking veterinary advice for their dogs but reiterates he cannot provide medical guidance. He explains he would consult a qualified veterinarian for his own animals and urges owners to do the same, offering one small veterinary tip.

Albert Payson Terhene

Castor Oil Promoted As Humane Household Remedy

A long history claims castor oil can cure many ailments in dogs and humans. It warns three doses given at first signs of illness may fix the problem, but if not, consult a vet. Avoid letting the animal stay indoors until effects wear off.

Berlin Says Croatia Also at War With U S

A Berlin broadcast reported by CBS stated Croatia declared itself in a state of war with the United States. The Red Cross aids sailors marines coast guardsmen soldiers and their families through the War Relief campaign.

Berlin Croatia U.S New York U. S CBS The Red Cross All America

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