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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
2
Ration details list stamps for meats fats processed foods sugar shoes and gasoline with valid dates and increased B rations applications. Curfew extended for Welch children 16 and under to stay on streets one hour longer after school, police say, with Chaffins noting change from 9 to 10 p.m.
US Seventh Army reportedly secured and distributed maps and detailed charts of German minefields in 19 countries. The haul, weighing about four tons in 34 sealed boxes, included field locations and buried mines under village streets. France mine plans were handed to the French army, and similar data reached the Russian forces.
Mrs Felicia ODaniel announced the marriage of her daughter Frances to Bernard H Erskine of South Charleston on May 12 in Reckville Maryland. Rev H J Cooper officiated in the presence of the bride’s sisters. The bride is a Charleston High School graduate employed with Infantry Journal before entering the Navy. He served 22 months in the European theater with Belexew unit.
Community notes mention Red Cross sewing and knitting sessions at the Masonic Temple and Charleston high school events. Summer session of West Virginia University graduate school extends June to July 13 at Charleston High School with two hour classes under Dr. Richard Aspinall. Governor’s nephew Beecher Meadows awarded bronze star for courage in action during February river assault. Local United Mine Workers unit formed in Summerlee Fayette County surrounding New River coal company operations.
Marriage announcement for Edith Lor raine Bragg and Clyde Bates BM born of Eskdale parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bragg. The ceremony April 29 at the bride’s home officiated by Rev. D Calvert Patchell. Mrs Bates, a stenographer with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, resides with her parents while her husband returns to active sea duty.
Fragments from an English text mention parents and personal regard in uncertain context. The readable portion references lineage or guardians and possible schooling or upbringing themes. No clear events, names, places, or dates are identifiable.
A Charlestown woman long troubled by pain and acid regurgitation after meals reports relief after using ERB HELP. She previously suffered hours after eating with choking fits and gas, but now experiences fewer headaches and regular stools. The ad claims ERB- contains 1% Greet Herba and promises gentle relief.
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