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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
16
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Slater and son David of Spring Hill are spending two weeks on vacation in Hollywood Florida. They also plan visits to relatives in the area including A. N. and his sister.
Kanawha County Girl Scouts plan summer camping with day camps June 19 to 29 at multiple locations including Coonskin Park and Hurricane. Registration by June 9 in the Scout office. Camp Wheelgate opens June 18 and Camp Ann Bailey June 19 with various activities planned. Multiple local residents and officials are noted in attendance and related events.
Four senior members of Phi Kappa Chapter Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority at Morris Harvey College were honor guests at a covered-dish dinner hosted by the local alumnae group at Mrs. James W. Jackson Jr. home on Chappell Road. Honorees include Jo Lambert May graduate and Martha Cochrane Jane Gemmel and Marnie Hague who will graduate in August. Alumnae organizers include Mrs. Jearl Koontz and others.
The wedding of Miss Dolores Raye Rhodes and Benny Lee Gill was announced by the Rhodes family of 1010 Lewis Street. The ceremony occurred May 5 at Rev Clarence Lanham's home with attendants Mr and Mrs Tommy Edens.
The Gazette announces a byline policy limiting Sunday wedding notices to those held Friday or Saturday. Copy and photo must reach the Woman's Dept by Thursday 4pm, with a one month photo age limit. No guaranteed publication date. editor Lots Smith oversees weddings.
A Charleston mother shares practical rainy day ideas to keep children engaged. Suggestions include puzzles, coloring books, storybooks, crafts, and involving kids in meals like popcorn making or cake baking. A humorous note about a toothbrush mishap ends the piece.
Fayette County Girl Scouts unveiled camping dates at a Thursday leader meeting at Mrs. Steve Grabosky's home. Camp Abbot at Beckwith prepared for campers with overnight training today and Wednesday and day training Thursday. Senior scouts camp June 12 18, intermediates five sessions June 18 July 10, Brownie day camp July 10 14. The group planned a fall fund drive and welcomed Mrs. Orville Basham of Lochgelly. The next meeting is in mid August at Mrs. Lawrence Portman’s home.
Question asks for cleaning methods for military uniform hardware. Answer suggests vinegar as a cleaner but notes potential sparking effect.
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