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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
9
Lois Leeds profiles the latest Sleek hair trends showcased by John Hall at a New York event. The piece highlights one-sided styling, bold winged brows, oversized earrings, and a gingham gown, noting the need for a good permanent and cut for versatility. A bicycle clip accessory and Lois Leeds’ Homelet remodeling tips are mentioned, with a call to mail for more.
Miss Aloise Skaggs will wed Lt. George Preston Russell Jr. this Wednesday as Mrs. H L Bryant and Mrs. Robert Wl Cooper hosted a formal dinner and shower at Wren's Nest. Guests included numerous Skaggs relatives and local social figures.
Robert W. Bayless of Dunbar, stationed with a headquarters armored regiment in Italy, receives the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He directed mortar fire under heavy shelling, remaining at his post as walls collapsed, aiding Axis battery neutralization. He is son of Mr and Mrs H E Bayless of 1423 Grosseup Ave Dunbar and husband of Sylvia Hill of Nitro. He is a Dunbar High School graduate who attended Morris Harvey College and worked for American Viscose before enlisting in 1941. He has been overseas nearly two years and is a veteran of the African campaign.
Pfc William Ray Anttrick of Sandyville Jackson county is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary bravery on Hill 700 Bougainville March 12 advancing under heavy fire. He charged a pillbox and drew enemy fire, aiding his unit in defeating Japanese forces amid a fierce assault.
Seventy-five children ages four to fourteen enroll Monday for two week Daily Vacation Bible School sessions at Runbar United Brethren church from 3 to 11 am with closing program June 16. Additional campuses at Calvary Methodist and First Baptist will run 9 am to 11:45 am sessions. Rev Scott and Rev Musser lead the programs with several lay teachers assisting.
Mrs E K Downer of 19th Street is convalescing at home after hospital stay at St Francis. Mrs W L Hoblitzell and sons Roy Jr and Charles return from Columbus. Howard Viers Falls View and J H Flack Mea dow Bluff guests of L R Flack West Virginia Ave. Mrs Ray B Musser and daughter Gloria of Bergeo Webster County visit Rey and Mrs J C Musser Grayson St. L C Keeling and Jerome Goldberg back from Norris Lake fishing trip. Miss Martha Ann Keeling and Miss Ann Lou Speicher spend weeks at Camp John Laing. Frances Fletcher and June Hickman attend three day Rainbow assembly in Spencer.
An Army show exhibit in the armory features Red Cross boxes for prisoners of war. The first box holds toilet articles and clothing, the second medical supplies, and the weekly third box food rations. A 10 year old visitor donated his last 26 cents, saying a brother is a prisoner in Germany.
The circuit Clerk M H Hix announced 32 additional free holders drawn to serve as jurors for the term beginning June 21. The Charleston district lists William R Johnson Charles E Paul Dean P Reed Roy Samms Jr E S Pritt A D Crummett R F Irwin L D Mullins Sydney M Kleeman J L Pauley W A Carroll D M Poe Ernest Howell Dale Thomas. The London district names B T Dudding Charles W Chesley Raymond D Rhodes J Grymes Siegel Workman Henry Oakes I N Smith Jr. Union district lists A D McCormick Charles M Caldwell Solomon Brown L M N Brown. Big Sandy district includes Phil Snyder Cabin Creek Ernest L Michie Oscar Bannister. Jefferson district Ned Colcord L H Baier W S May London district continues with Raymond D Rhodes and more.
Second Lt. James B. Boggs of Sutton is awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement as co-pilot on an Eighth Air Force Flying Fortress in England. He participated in five combat missions over Germany and occupied Europe, and is the son of Mr and Mrs A I.
Boggs of Sutton received his commission in November 1943 after completing advanced pilot training at George Field. A Sutton High School alumnus, class of 1942, he entered the air force following graduation.
A motion picture The Life of Paul will be shown at 8 10 p m today at the Peoples Mission on First Ave There will be no admission charges.
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