This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
7
The Charleston Gazette reports a new inhalation approach for silicosis, noting aluminum inhalation may benefit afflicted lungs though there is no reliable method yet to grade dose or duration. Experts say time will reveal true value and required dosage amidst rising popularity of the treatment.
Blundon Woman's Relief Corps No. 6 plans to present an American flag to the Roxslana Evangelical United Brethren Church. The service starts at 9 45 a.m. Members meet at the home of Mrs Hendricks at 712 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Logan June 2 Ollie Ray White 41 farmer of Mill Creek pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the shooting death of Mrs Garnet Perry 48 mother of six. The crime occurred as she prepared dinner with a window shot through. Two of her children and a brother witnessed the event. Circuit Judge CC Chambers will determine if the sentence is life or electrocution next Wednesday.
Vlane students of Genevieve Ware ren and instrumental pupils of Ned Guthrie performed last night in a Prenter Theater recital. The Prenter Grade School band directed by Virginia Morris played several numbers and the Glee Club sang. Participants include Alice Marie Swiger Noel Morgan Karen Morris Marjie Zakoura Nedra Ellen Swiger Archie Morris Kaye Coach David Carden Sharon Morison Carol Morgan Della Mae Kearns Patty Shamblen Jackie Nici fer Carl Viars Mike Warren Robert Miller Archie Morris Dennis Hubbard Shirley Hubbard and more. Members of the Glee Club include Mary Ann Dixon Shirley Jarrell Mary Ann Lonesak Carol Morgan Delores Bowe Mary Thompson Mary Louise Wiley and Patty Shamblen.
St Frances Guild of Blessed Sacrament plans bake sale next month at 8 30 p.m. hostess Mrs John Krull 28 Washington St Armor Park. St Anne's Guild meets at 8 p.m. Friday at Mrs W C Collison 402 Elm St South Charleston with Mrs Ray Aigner co-hostess. Joint meeting of Woman's Society of Christian Service and Circles 1 2 3 4 set for 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Arthur Haas arrives from Louisville seminary to serve as student assistant at First Presbyterian South Charleston for the summer. Richard Hayes a Davis Elkins College senior to work in Nitro area with Rev Paul Crane. Mrs J Marion Bailey leads a training session for officers of Darlington Methodist Church Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. Rev Norman Parker of Charleston to speak after a covered dish dinner for the official board at 6 30 p.m. tomorrow. Wesleyan Service Guild meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Youngsters up to 14 eligible for daily vacation Bible school starting at 5 30 a.m. tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church South Charleston and continues two weeks. Bible teachers for church circles meet at 7 30 p.m. tomorrow instead of Wednesday. Morris Harvey College educator Ralph Brabben to speak to Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. tonight.
The college annual Bear Tracks for 21 years’ librarian Lenore Baber was distributed to students this week. she retires July 1. Student editor is William Burdette from Lookout. Bible school at First Baptist Church Washington St. postponed. Rev Newsome absent. Bankruptcy petition filed by Thurmond Reed of Cherry Creek Raleigh County listing $1617.85 debts and $224.80 assets.
Sowa Whaeler Knit or crochet edgings for many uses with six patterns two knitted four crocheted Pattern 973 directions Laura Wheeler improved pattern charts photos and concise directions Send twenty cents for this pattern to Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept New York prints free pattern in Laura Wheeler book illustrations crochet knitting embroidery slip covers rugs toys pictures quilts Send twenty cents for your copy
West Virginia University will award one of three doctor of philosophy degrees in absentia. Joseph A. Rupert of Eveleth Minnesota will receive his PhD in plant pathology while directing a wheat improvement program in Colombia. The Rockefeller Foundation and Colombian government program names Bogota as its headquarters.
Bluefield residents faced breakfast shortages as a power outage shut down gas pumping at Bluefield Gas Co. 1800 customers in Bluefield and Bluefield Virginia lost gas service while crews conduct a house to house check of pilot lights and automatic gas equipment. City fire and police assisted, with completion expected by early afternoon.
Emer gency Home superintendent Lt. Rev. B J Entsminger said 31 elderly residents are housed there and several cannot move without help. Donors can call 3921 for pickup.
Sunny Joe Settle Navy Mothers Club No 290 moves its meeting to Monday at Mrs Norman Patrick Sr s home 4504 Noyes Ave Officers to be elected by South Charleston Chapter No 131 Order of Eastern Star at 8 pm Tuesday in the Masonic Building Mrs Martha Hanshaw presides at Anderson-Thomas Auxiliary No 297 Veterans of Foreign Wars 8 pm Tuesday at the VFW home in South Charleston Poppy Day sales discussed Iris Temple No 40 Pythian Sisters meet tomorrow at 7 30 pm at Spring Hill Lodge for business and social gathering
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.