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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1942

Page

11

West Coast radio schedules resume after blackout

SAN FRANCISCO June 7 The west coast night radio silence after the Dutch Harbor attack ends as stations revise schedules. Programs will air earlier before the blackout times and the precautionary order is lifted at 5 30 am today. Listeners switch to Denver Salt Lake City Butte Helena Albuquerque and Phoenix stations unaffected by the blackout.

San Francisco INS West Coast Dutch Harbor Denver Salt Lake City Butte, Helens Albuquerque Phoenix Rocky Mountain

United Brethren conference set for Parkersburg in September

The West Virginia annual conference of the United Brethren church will convene September 1 to 3 at the Vienna church in Parkersburg. Dr E Ray Cole of Buckhannon, superintendent, announced the event, with Bishop G D Bates of Harrisburg, Pa. to preside.

U. B Parkersburg West Virginia United Brethren Church Vienna Church E. Ray Cole Buckhannon G. D. Bates Harrisburg

Nancy Jones Nursing Home Serves Elderly in Charleston Area

Mrs. Harrell runs the Nancy Jones Nursing Home at 1511 Virginia Street East, blending homelike care with hospital discipline. Miss Helen Palkovic and Mrs. Elizabeth Zoll James are trained nurses, with Mrs. Lillian Harrell as superintendent. Renovated from an older residence, the facility offers three private rooms, two wards, sundry modern conveniences, porches, and carefully planned meals, emphasizing personal attention and understanding of elderly needs. In a separate note, Fesenmeier Brewing reports rising demand for West Virginia Pilsner and West Virginia Special Ale in economical 32 and 12 ounce sizes, withKanawha Distributing handling distribution. a list of local residents is cited in connection with the company’s outreach.

Nancy Jones Nursing Home Virginia Street E Helen Palkovic Elizabeth Zoll James Lillian Harrell Charleston West Virginia George J. Linsenmeyer Fesenmeier Brewing Company Huntington Linsenmeyer

Pritchard Installs Lens Grinding Machine in Charleston

Dr Pritchard expands optical services with new lens grinding equipment at both the Morrison Store and Capital Optical Service on Quartier Street. The units offer cash and installment options, with optometrist Dr R L Yeardley supervising examinations and fitting. The shops feature on site grinding, laboratory facilities, and modern fitting methods for wartime prices.

Pritchard Capital Optical Service Quartier Street Optical Sera

West Virginians Swear In For Navy After Pearl Harbor

About 200 West Virginians joined the U S Navy with mass oaths in eight cities including Huntington and Charleston following Pearl Harbor Day. Recruits gathered at posts and parks with high school bands and veterans groups as 12 Marine recruits also took the oath, part of a nationwide enlistment surge reported at 42 236 enlistments.

Wiliam Alfred Rose Floyd Hansford Walker Red House Robert Lee Selbe John Morrish Hildebrand Dunbar Andrew Paul Baldwin Wiliam Bradley Simmons Nelli Marshall Lewis Burns Charles Binford Fletcher Alderson Caremel Leonard Tucker Cinco Dennis William Tomlin Wilbur Addley Light Fayetteville Orval Sacie Hardman Harold William Ellis Henry Clinton Mece Paul Martin Campbell, Jr Harding Roosevelt Chandler Charleston Robert Showen Edwught Arthur Lee White Normantown Olaf William Lapscomb Delbert Paul Skidmore Richwood Bayard Butler Chapel Freder Raymond Webb Stavbro Jerry Cutshant Lewis Hyer Griffin Davis Johnson, Jr Lewisburg Fred Edwards McCorkle Charles Forrest Harris Green Sulphur Springs Oliver Bernard Cogar Ansted John Vernon Gyler Jack Paschal Thompson Oak Hill John Wesley McConnell Tar Bluefield Beckley Parkersburg Clarksburg Elkins Fairmont U. S West Pearl Harbor United States Huntington Ritter Park Navy Post Office A. A. Knapp Stele Defense D. Boone Dawson Euter Marine Serps Robert G. Buckalew Seth Lynyell P. Davidson James L. A. McCreary Sherman O. Worley Mullens Carmen L. Davis David E. Shaffer Reynoldsville Edmund E. Powell Thomas R. Ratlitt Princeton Anthony Fratto Hrpzinah Berman C. Shrader

Virginia District Weighs Expanding Successful System

The Virginia district allowed that the system, proven effective, could be rolled out to other state sections if results hold. Officials cited potential efficiency gains and broader applicability across programs pending ongoing evaluation and funding considerations.

Virginia

Commencement Attendance by Hutchinson and Williams

Miss Jane Hutchinson of Columbia avenue and Miss Virginia Williams of Kanawha City traveled to Lynchburg Virginia to attend the Randolph Macon College for Women commencement.

Jane Hutchinson Columbia Avenue Virginia Williams Kanawha City Lynchburg, Va Randolph Macon College For Women

Pastors Stage All-Out War on Liquor and Crime

Kenosha Wisconsin ministers unite through the Kenosha Ministerial association to denounce liquor and gambling interests. The mass action follows findings that 278 establishments in Kenosha county run illegal gambling and liquor operations. The association declares liquor sales harm the public welfare and youth, urging action to curb these enterprises.

Kenosha Wis Kenosha County Ministerial Association

Red Cross Meetings Set For This Week

Red Cross meetings are scheduled this week for the Clendenin unit at 7 30 p m today at the high school and the Dunbar unit Tuesday evening at city hall. The Chelyea East Bank unit elected officers last week with Mrs E L Hudson as chairman Mrs James McMaster as vice chairman and Mrs William Nubfer as secretary.

Red Cross Clendenin Dunbar Chelyea-East Bank E. L. Hudson James McMaster William Nubfer

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