Ireland Accepts U S Food Aid Offer From Roosevelt
Ireland formally accepted President Roosevelt's offer of 500000 in American food supplies to aid refugees fleeing war torn Europe. Announcement came late afternoon through Secretary of State Sumner Welles from Irish Minister Robert Brennan, signaling closer ties between Dublin and Washington.
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Five West Virginians Gain Ft Huachuca Promotions
Five West Virginia members of Company BE 368th Infantry at Ft Huachuca-Ariz were promoted yesterday Earl Martin Sleb Fork Charles A Muse Whipple and Claude Starks Roderfield named sergeants Beoker Snow Red Jacke and Wendell Richie advanced to corporals Slab Forlen at flax weaving mills in Belgium ordered to speed up production.
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Ariz
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Sleb Fork
Charles A. Muse
Whipple
Claude Starks
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Red Jacke
Wendell Richie
Slab Forlen
Flax Weaving
Belgium
Two Step Tonic Promises Vitality Restored
Best friends note dramatic improvements in a woman's appearance and energy after using a two step tonic claiming to restore digestive juices and blood vitality. The ad touts stomach digestion, increased appetite, stronger red blood cells, and renewed vigor, citing widespread testimonials and scientific claims.
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Knights of Columbus Elects 771 Officers in Charleston
Charleston council No. 771 Knights of Columbus elected new officers last night at the council hall on Capitol Street. New officers include Chris Schaffner grand knight Leo Lippert deputy grand knight Leo Federer chancellor George Garges recording secretary Lewis Kusta treasurer J Chesley Williams advocate Charles Spainnour warden Herbert Butcher inside guard Paul Murray outside guard Edward MacAndrews trustee three years Albert Bartemes trustee two years Edward MacAndrews delegate to state convention Con ya Wiersteiner and Theodore Jacquet alternates.
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Knights of Columbus
Capitol Street
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Leo Lippert
Leo Federer
George Garges
Lewis Kusta
J. Chesley Williams
Charles Spainnour
Herbert Butcher
Paul Murray
Edward MacAndrews
Albert Bartemes
Six State College Graduates Named Honor Students
Six members of the West Virginia State College graduating class were named honor students at the Institute ceremony. The honorees were Yvonne Aurelia Jackson Solomon Cornelius Jeffries Robert Thaddeus Hairston Doris Melissa Gaskill John Felix Cuyset and Nancy Claude Simmons. Degrees were awarded to 110 seniors. Dr. Charles H. Houston of Washington DC urged the group to pursue liberty and democracy with fervent zeal.
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West Virginia State College
Institute
Yvonne Aurelia Jackson
Solomon Cornelius Jeffries
Robert Thaddeus Hairston
Doris Melissa Gaskill
John Felix Cuyset
Nancy Claude Simmons
Charles H. Houston
Washington, D. C
Fire on Multiple Awnings Traced Through Building
A New York apartment building fire spread across several floors from a 16th floor awning to the 15th 14th and 2nd floors as embers ignited each successive awning. Firefighters contained the blaze after rapid interior response.
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New York
Lou Gehrig dies after battle with rare disease
The famed Yankee first baseman Gehrig dies as the Yankees celebrate another world title. He had stepped away from play, took a post with New York City on the parole board, and later tested music's role in social reform. LaGuardia lauded his public service and character.
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Pleasing Phrases For Social Exchanges From 1920s Guide
A vintage advice snippet teaches easy lines to ease social moments after dances or introductions. It promotes gracious phrases to flatter, inquire, and sustain conversation, advertising a 1500 Useful Phrases booklet for sale by the Home Institute in New York with a simple mail order request.
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Home Institute
West 18Th Street
New York
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U S Tribunal Refuses Double Deck Review
Washington June 2 The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking an appeal from a Kanawha County ruling upholding West Virginia s 1939 act barring double deck trucks from state highways The petition argued arbitrary discrimination interstate commerce conflict with the federal motor carrier act The high court found no substantial federal question and denied review
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Dr J H Bannister Coal Operator Dies
Dr J H Bannister a 51 year old prominent coal operator died around midnight in a Jaca hospital Surviving are wife Mary Rupert Bannister two sons J H Jr and Pat Rupert and daughter Miss Mary Jane at home Also surviving two sisters Mrs S B Bare and Mrs John L Reese of Charleston and Mrs C C Clark Hinton The body was removed to Simpson mortuary pending arrangements.
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Monongalia Street
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Mary Jane
S. B. Bare
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Charleston
C. C. Clark Hinton
Simpson Mortuary
Quickest and cheapest way to ship a four pound parcel
A reader asks in The Gazette’s Service about sending a four pound parcel from Chicago to San Francisco. The reply identifies Air Express as the fastest option and hints at cost considerations. The exchange also touches on etymology and railroad transport of race horses.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Reader Q and A on hat bleaching and kitchen tips
A historical column features questions about bleaching a Panama hat with oxalic acid, making sugar syrup for drinks, and pancake batter texture. Answers advise brushing the hat with a prepared oxalic solution and rinsing. boil sugar and water to make syrup. rest notes on Bali blacksmiths and their crafts.
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U S Engines Held Good as German Claim Challenged
At the Society of Automotive Engineers meeting in White Sulphur Springs, Raymond W. Young of Wright Aeronautical Corp asserted American and British bomber engines of similar design are at least as efficient as German Mercedes-Benz units. He traced the Mercedes engine to the 1830s Diesel Zippler and noted Germany’s decade of development to reach about 2400 horsepower, with inverted inline construction aiding visibility.
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Getting Ready for the Bathing Suit Season
Dr. Logan Clendening answers readers on dieting and exercise for weight loss, promoting a light reducing diet and some neck and throat toning exercises from Ida Jean Kain. The column notes TB screening limits, vitamin A sources, and offers pamphlets for 10 cents each.
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David McKay
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Salem College Names Recreation Staff Head at 4-H Camp
June 2 report from Jackson's Mill states Charles Hartley announced Samuel Kistler as head of Salem college camp recreational staff. Eldon Bowers resigns as swimming instructor to join Red Cross duties with southern army TDs. Elizabeth Wooddell of West Virginia University named Kistler's pool assistant.
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Charles Hartley
Samuel Kistler
New Salem College
Eldon Bowers
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Elizabeth Wooddell
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Chemical Firm Manager Delayed Trial Until September
Spencer June 2. A continuance was ordered for the trial of W. Li Ripley, general manager of the Ripley Chemical Company, on charges of defrauding stockholders and evading state stock registration. A grand jury returned 21 indictments. Pattern notice included.
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Spencer
W. Li. Ripley
Ripley Chemical Company
Beckley Airplane Crash Fatal for Local Pilot
A two seat training plane crashed on takeoff at Beckley airport killing 39 year old Ricard Thornton of Bluefield. He had redirected from Princeton to Logan due to bad weather and was alone aboard the yellow craft owned by Philip Chattin. Witnesses recall the plane rising about 100 feet then pitching left before plunging into mud. It was Beckley’s first fatal air accident since the airport opened. Thornton was the son of James Thornton and worked in a local drygoods store.
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Ricard Thornton
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Princeton
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Philip Chattin
James Thornton
Ote Ett
Odd Fellows to continue session through Wednesday
The Order of Odd Fellows willprem term tomorrow to continue through Wednesday. C. M. Schoolcraft of Parkersburg is commander and R. L. Costilow of Clarksburg is grand Patriarch. The Ladies auxiliary led by Mrs. Henrietta Wilson of Parkersburg will meet at the same time.
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Parkersburg
R. Ll. Costilow
Clarksburg
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