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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
2
Dorothy Dix notes a boy of 17 killed his mother and father after constant petty quarrels. The piece argues that many homes endure daily bickering at table and with chores. It calls marriage a form of purgatory yet stresses the normalcy of conflict in intimate life.
Dorothy Dix urges couples to curb petty marital battles for the sake of their children. She cites children’s distress, nervousness, and ruined homes caused by constant fighting. Readers’ letters from youngsters describe wretched homes and studies disrupted by parental quarrels.
Advertises Pattern 4505 for girl outfits in sizes 2 4 6 with overalls jacket blouse bonnet and cap. Includes applique pattern, easy to sew with illustrated instructions. Send 25 cents pattern plus address and size to Anne Adams The Charleston Gazette Pattern Dept New York NY. adds option to buy Anne Adams Fashion Book for 15 cents.
In a magical Santa cottage the Wiggle Waggles release Santa and Mr Dilly and transform into gentle helpers after Henry wishes for their kindness. Santa restores Gum Drops to candy and Serena the talking duck arrives. Mr Dilly gains a grand hat and a white rabbit as he embarks on a new magic act.
City Building Inspector Homer Johnston announced that permits issued in the first 11 months of 1949 exceed the entire 1948 total by 49727. The Memorial Hospital project largely drives the gain, with December totals reaching 8.61 million and year to date at 9.78 million. Also notes Pilot Club dinner for 50 members and guests at The Greystone with Gladys Murrey presiding, Miss Margaret Baldwin welcoming, and Mrs. Ray Elliott giving the invocation.
Children of Lons Creek Baptist Church will be entertained at a Christmas party at 7 tonight. A program will be given and each child will receive a treat. Mrs Ira Bowen is in charge of the arrangements committee. Santa and the crowd cheer with Merry Christmas as the tale ends.
A partial fragment notes a group led by Mias Sniriey Moses guiding a season of carolers. Details on venue dates or program specifics are not clear in the readable text.
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