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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
2
Hollywood reports on posture and grace, detailing relaxed erect stance, foot alignment, and torso stretching. Tips include chair sitting, simple daily routines, and a color-polish query for brunettes with blue-gray eyes. The Breezy column blends beauty guidance with reader questions and a short feature on Boys' State preparations in West Virginia.
Dorothy Dix mocks wives who monopolize home life, arguing husbands are kept out of decisions and comforts. She says men seek a peaceful home yet are denied space, a dynamic driven by dictatorial wives who choose decor, rooms, and routines while leaving fathers with little ownership or authority.
An insurance expert argues life policy service extends beyond sale. Agents tailor coverage to individuals, review changes in income and family, and ensure policies stay fitted. He cites widows noting how agent guidance saved families from loss and promises more practical tips in future columns.
The Morris Harvey college laboratory school opens a six week term in Mercer County. Six teachers will instruct about 40 primary students with sessions held daily through Friday.
Dr. Leonard Riggleman announced the Morris Warvey summer school faculty and staff as the program starts Wednesday and runs to August. Registration is today and tomorrow afternoon at the college. Names include Ashley Blackwell, P E Roller, M P Shawkey, Elizabeth Bennett, James Burns, E R Durs, Harold Ewing, E M Fulton, C J Harris, T R Horner, Lucina Keane, Walter Kerheijian, Robert Law Lastey, L McDaniel, F K Merry, R B V Merry, Winifred Newman, Emily Olmstead, Alpha Owens, Clarence Roth, Walter Luftir, Van Den Brink, Marshal Buckalew, Gertrude Schirab, Maude
The document lists faculty and staff members including Jarrett as instructor in education Dr W H Walker professor of physical education chemistry and physics Virginia Williams associate professor of English Ernestine Hill ings secretary to the dean Maxie Ratiford bursar Oliver Riggleman registrar and Mary F Stout college secretary.
The Soviet wartime paper Machine Building cautioned that German victories are significant but not an end to the war. It noted Allied war potential remains strong and their main forces not defeated. Comsomol Pravda reported rising discontent among French and English masses over war conduct.
A brief item notes that dress designing pays well as more women pursue sewing and fashion at home. It mentions rising interest in fashion work and hints at social changes empowering domestic designers. The piece implies prosperity from skilled, independent work in garments and attire.
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