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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
7
A guide to friendly verbal gambits for dating, meetings, and everyday chats. The booklet 1500 Useful Phrases offers ready lines like A treat to see you and How beautifully you dance to ease silences and spark conversation. Practical tips cover dating, strangers, interviews, and letter writing.
The West 15th Street New York home institute offers a booklet titled 1560 Useful Phrases. Readers are asked to write their name and address to request the publication.
Lecturer Lucie Beil outlines a balanced dining room concept for the Charleston Home Show inviting guests to view a 18th century inspired dining suite at the WCHS auditorium from June 18 to 22. The design favors light airy schemes centered on Heppelwhite reproductions and Duncan Phyfe styles with veneered details and claw feet to suit both small and large rooms.
Hollywood scout reports Edith Head wears a crepe frock with black ostrich feather print and black accessories. Harries Hillard shows a pale blue organdy bodice lace creation. Rhododendron display wows Huntington set. A Ptown store travel bureau previews film trip vacations with cost and wear tips.
The text praises intricate interlacing patterns reminiscent of early Italian or French damask and brocatelle, noting sweeping lines and interwoven motifs that convey furniture sturdiness and charm. It invites readers to the Charleston Home Show to enhance dining room individuality and guide purchases toward formality or sophistication.
Winchester Va June 8 former Gov HG Kump of West Virginia will deliver the commencement address Thursday to graduates of Handley high school Rev Dr F Berry Plummer United Brethren minister of Hagerstown Md delivered the baccalaureate address last night to the seven graduates
Shrine Meets Tomorrow Charleston Shrine No 7 will hold a meeting tomorrow at 8 pm at the Shrine mosque.
Sally and Andy reconcile after a heated quarrel and plan a secret wedding. They flee along a country road to pick bittersweet, share an intense embrace, and decide to marry in Newberg with a jeweler’s ring and a witness arranged, as Sally affirms her faith and future with Andy.
Advice column reads about body measurements and weight concerns with a 21 year old seeking weight loss guidance. Includes girdle recommendation and exercise demonstration. Also covers gray hair wearing brown, blue rinse guidance, and depilatory questions with shaving and sanding tips. A teen beauty query about hairstyle is addressed with a simple arrangement suggestion.
Marjorie Barstow Greenble suggests aging gracefully by comparing life progress to skill levels. The piece notes a long bob with center parting, curled bangs, and ends rolled under as a stylistic example of youth versus age.
A fragment notes parties adding a wreath of tiny artificial flowers or a ribbon bandeau. It mentions short holes in style for summer and hints at keeping cool and tired feet as a beauty hazard.
A fragment indicates an ad urging readers to contact Lois Leeds for Foot Comfort information, asking for a self addressed stamped envelope sent to Lota Leeds at The Charleston Gazette.
The U S civil service commission announced an open competitive examination for women for the position of printer's assistant in the bureau of engraving and printing treasury department. Full information may be obtained from Harry Gill secretary of the board of examiners in the federal building.
An Anne Adams advertisement promotes patterns 4822 and 4522 for summer slips and pantie sets in multiple misses and women sizes. It highlights a flattering bustline with a separation effect, soft gathers, and snug pantie design, with step by step instructions and prices 15 cents per pattern or 25 cents for book and pattern. Purchases are mailed to The Charleston Gazette Pattern department, 343 West 17th Street, New York.
Logan Clendening reports on Dr. John Warkentin’s animal vision tests using a tall blue and white striped cylinder. Findings show varying vision across species from white rats to cats, dogs, and birds, with snakes surprisingly sharp after shedding. They anticipate human infant vision studies.
A large Russian wolfhound nicknamed Ivan appears in Rochester and is deemed vicious. After humane shelter containment he bites staff, then is tamed by Mrs. Warren Sullivert, transforming into a loyal house dog, illustrating the theory that many so called vicious dogs can become tame.
A dated ad promotes eight five eight Tonie and related tonics B essential for building oxygen carrying cells. Claims energy gain weight restoration nerve strengthening and skin glow. Sold at drug stores with medical sounding assurances and generation tested proof.
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