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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

18

Finland to pay World War debt amid postwar rehabilitation

Washington dispatch reports Finland plans to make a 159 298 dollar World War debt payment on June 15 as rehabilitation continues after the Soviet invasion. Senator Vandenberg introduces a resolution to allow Finland to skip the next two payments without harming its credit, arguing pay‑up reinforces being a good war debtor to the United States.

Washington INS Finland Sal Senate Vandenberg RK Mich Barkley Schwellenbach U. 1

Beauty Arts by Lois Leeds on Hollywood beauty secrets

Hollywood stars and glamor tips shape a beauty column by Lois Leeds. The piece describes Gail, Priscilla Lane, Kay Francis and Gai Patrick as guiding examples for facial shapes and makeup as well as weekly beauty routines, hair care, dresses, and skincare choices. It also presents reader questions on freckling and liver spots with expert answers.

Carole Lombard Priscilla Lane Kay Francis Gitla Gai Patrick Paramount R. EK Gail

Dorothy Dix Answers Boy Girl Courtship Questions

Dorothy Dix offers views on what attracts boys to girls and what defines a perfect gentleman and lady. She suggests makeup for looks, manners, and character, plus guidance on courtship length, choosing friends, and staying happily married via the Golden Rule.

Dix Walbridge High School Charles Dana Gibson

GE Starts 60000 Building in Week

General Electric plans a $60,000 office warehouse on MacCorkle avenue between the Thayer property and Criss and Shaver cement plant. Permit issued by Building Inspector George B. Hendricks. The two story riverfront section will be landscaped and the MacCorkle side one story will include a loading platform. Walbridge Aldinger to supervise construction with Detroit firm handling. Other permits include dwellings for E P Smith 9000, K C Myers 1000, B Goldman 475 repairs to hotel 170 Siammers street, Bessie Carney 50 repairs at 1605 Gardner Ave, and H White 100 repairs at 705 Haack Street.

General Electric Wareouse MacCorkle Avenue Thayer Criss and Shaver George B. Hendricks H. K. Ferguson Realty Corporation Electric Manufacturing and Sale Concern MacCorkle Walbridge-Aldinger Tietroit E. P. Smith Beech Avenue K. C. Myers Lookout Street M. B. Goldman Siammers Street Bessie

Grand Jury Impanelled by Federal Judge in Elkins

Federal Judge William E. Baker impanelled a district grand jury in Elkins to consider a small number of presentments. Most cases pending involve interstate theft, the Mann Act, and federal alcohol tax statutes, attachca said.

Elkins William E. Baker Attachca

West Virginia approves 34 tourist camps

The state health department announced 34 of about 250 tourist camps in West Virginia passed inspections begun in March. Sanitary engineer B Harrington said 50 to 56 more camps may be approved by week’s end as inspections finish. No decision yet on action against camps failing to meet regulations set by the 1239 legislature. Approved camps require safe water, sanitary waste disposal, cleanliness, and proper sewage systems, with fines for violators.

West Virginia State Health Department B. Harrington

Calling All Dogs in Montclair Christmas Appeal

Readers are asked for opinions on a December plan to fund dog welfare through a Christmas tree for underprivileged dogs. Critics argue funds could better aid humans with jobs and clothes, questioning the value of gifts for dogs and proposing laws for animal welfare.

Montclair N. J the Gazette

Piano Pupils 10 Play In Recital Tomorrow

Piano pupils of Margaret Lindsey will be presented in a public recital tomorrow at 8 15 p m at the Galperin auditorium on Capitol Street. Participants include Howard Kight Sam Issac Sally Stunte Tim Barber Richard Marples Edna Lee Givdici Mark Mitchell Ashton Gallagher Janet Parks Patricia Ann Hoffman David Marples Joan Dancke Myron McCoy Betty Canterbury Hermite Hrumstein Jane Pew Virginia Long Rita Seafler John Danpke Helen Isaac Ann Keaton Mary Connell Richard Dancke Jane Isaac Gwendolyn Mitchell Helen Murray and others.

Margaret Lindsey Galperin Capitol Street Howard Kight Sam Issac Sally Stunte Tim Barber Richard Marples Edna Lee Givdici Mark Mitchell Ashton Gallagher Janet Parks Patricia Ann Hoffman David Marples Joan Dancke Myron McCoy Betty Canterbury Hermite Hrumstein Jane Pew Virginia Long Rita Seafler John Danpke Helen Isaac

Gifts Urged as Red Cross Fund Sees Slow Uptake

Charleston chapter of the American Red Cross reports contributions totaling just over 6000 toward an 815,000 goal. Chairman Dewey E. Kuhns warns daily gifts fall short and urges liberal giving to ease civilian suffering from bombings and displacements. He cites a 10 year old girl who gave 15 cents and notes school limits aim to avoid embarrassment. Donations can be made at 2 M Duffy Street, or through The Gazette.

Charlestinn American Red Cross Dewey E Kuttns Kutms Kuhns Duffy Street P. A. Herscher Kanawha Banking and Trust Company Gazette

Jewish Army Urged Worldwide Recruitment to Aid Allies

New Zionist organization led by Vladimir Jabotinsky proposed a universal Jewish army to fight with Britain and France against Nazi Germany. World War II veteran Cel. John Henry Potter, former British commander of Jewish fighters, will discuss the plan at a Maks meeting in New York next Wednesday.

New York Britain France Germany Kreenization Vladimir Jabotinsky John Henry Potter Maks

West Virginia Reports Cash Balance in 14 Funds

State Treasurer R. E. Talbott reported that the general operating fund held 1,273,674.94 with no overdrafts in 13 other accounts as May ended. The 14 major funds total reached 16,994,557.73, up from 15,278,506.41 at month start, after a May increase of 263,265.41.

West Virginia R. E. Talbott

Union Mission Nursery Children Transferred to Camp

Children from Union Mission Nursery were sent to the mission's Abney Park camp near Kanawha City for the summer. The camp will open this Sunday at 3 p.m., with a special music program planned.

Union Mission Nursery Abney Park Kanawha City

Speeches arranged as public pay event announced

Fin shipped from Malaya to the United States in a recent month weighed 4,602 tons. Public invitation issued for the pay event.

Malaya United States

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