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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
4
The article discusses beauty guidance from Max Factor Jr on tanning and makeup during summer. It notes that suntanned skin has charm but makeup cannot fully protect from sun damage. It advises brief sun exposure, reapplication of makeup, and skin care to maintain softness and oils, with extra caution for blondes and hair protection in sun.
Miss May Lunsford daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis T Lunsford of Frazier s Hottom wed Charles Edward Chapman son of Mrs Mary Chapman Crescent Rd at Boyd Memorial church. Rev C Oral Lowe officiated at 8 50 pm bride wore white lace frock with white satin accessories. corsage of white carnations. Attendant Mrs Pauline Collingsworth in blue crocheted frock with pink carnations. Best man Wesley Harrison. Chapman's wife works at Kroger Charleston. husband at Eskew Smith Cannon. They will live at 7259 Central Ave after a wedding trip.
Lois Leeds promotes a new leaflet on proper diet and cleansing to improve skin tone. The pamphlet, advertised in The Charleston Gazette, requests readers to enclose an envelope and send for the leaflet with PPE information.
Daniel N Mohler Jr a Woodberry Forest student arrived to spend the summer with his parents on Quarrier Street. Lt Henry B Lewis Jr, recently visiting his parents, departed for his army post in New Orleans. June Hooks a Asbury college student from Wilmore Kentucky spends the summer at home. Ruth Fogle a West Virginia University student and Ray Machinnon, formerly Edgewood residents, left for Louisville to join Carbide plant work. Annette Smiley of Lea Street will depart for New York City for business.
A Thursday night shower at the home of Mrs. Paul in Albert Street honored Mrs. Martha Turley. Attending were Mesdames C. E. Parsons, Walter Evans, Harry Melton, with guests including W. C. Erskine, William Thumm, C. S. Thompson, C. W. Bradley, Amy Lawrence, Joseph Turley, Frank Bowers, Bo Meeker, Monroe Dodge, W. E. Brats, Paul Schnender, James Ferry, Jefs Bailey, Cornell Jones, Seber J. Brown, Emmet Hunt, Roy Waybright, Weldon Rawson, Raymond Hansen, Commodore Kirkendall, Emerson Smith, Howell Gondee, Carl Matheny, Russell Hinile, the Mi alee Janes and Goriew c.
Morgantown reports the opening sessions of the 32nd short courses in coal mining at West Virginia University with campuses at Logan and Beckley. Sponsored by the university school of mines, the programs aim to train foremen and fire bosses to improve safety and efficiency across the state in mining operations.
A garbled theater page lists multiple film and stage titles with cast names. Highlights include Lily Mara Judy Garland Van Meffin Reherd Catlon and Tommy Dare’s bands, plus Walter Muston Atty Sntding George Tonia Keatee Happy Clo Turkey featuring Mary Martin and Dick Powell. Other entries mention Lily Martin, Walter Muston, and and various double billed programs with Crosby, Ford, and McCrea amid a collage of wartime era names.
A compilation shows James F Beard graduating from Army Officer Candidate School in Gainesville Florida. It notes Flavius Ward commissioned as 2d lieutenant at Fort Benning, plus promotions and arrivals at Drew Field Palm Springs and Keesler. Other entries include naval air training in Memphis, overseas deployments, overseas assignments, and Navy Seabee selections. Enlistees at Charleston navy substation and accepted Seabees are named with hometowns across West Virginia.
The page lists a fragmented radio log with time stamps and program notes including Captain Midnight and various news briefs. It reads like a radio schedule from an era with scattered program names, partial titles, and nondistinct entries.
Miss Elsie Irene Cowgar wed Lt John Edward Weidlich Jr at Christ Church Methodist yesterday afternoon. The couple, of Crawford and Roanoke connections, plan a trip through Ohio and will reside in Ann Arbor Michigan. Mrs Weidlich previously worked at radio station WCHS.
Red Cross sewing and knitting events run from morning to night in the fourth floor production room at the Masonic Temple. A surgical dressings group meets 10 am to noon in Room 131-113 at Charleston High School, with volunteer nurse aide desk registration for new classes. War Relief Society knitting gathers 7:40 to 9 pm in Kanawha.
Measles remains a common childhood illness with a 10 to 12 day incubation and a typical rash after several days of fever. Early signs include fever up to 103 degrees and eye nose inflammation, with complications like pneumonia and ear abscesses possible. Emphasizes prevention, good nursing, hydrated fluids, moist room air, and early convalescent serum if used, plus general medical Q A guidance from Dr Cutter and editors for reader questions.
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