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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1948

Page

3

Use of Lime and Phosphate Urged Across Summer

Kanawha county farmers were urged by Robert Flint secretary of the county agricultural conservation committee to apply lime and phosphate throughout the summer. He warned demand spikes hinder shipments and urged planning to cover the season to boost pasture and forage growth under the agricultural conservation program.

Kanawha County Robert ©. Flint County Agricultural Conservation Committee Flint

FABTEETH Denture Adhesive Promises Firmer Comfort

False teeth slipping and embarrassing moments are addressed by a denture powder product named FABTEETH. The ad claims it keeps dentures in place without gummy taste and prevents denture breath, urging readers to buy at local drugstores.

Neon Sign Short Circuit Sparks Dunbar Fire

Fire from a neon sign short circuit caused $50 damage to the Palace of Fun at 403 Dunbar Ave Dunbar. Firemen reported yesterday that three Dunbar fire trucks answered the alarm shortly before midnight Monday and extinguished the blaze after the interior of the building was badly scorched.

Dunbar Palace of Fun Dunbar Av W. B. Spradhing Dunbar Fire Department

Charters for Forte Enterprises Pais Garage Elm Grove Electric

The secretary of state issued three charters. Victor R Forte Enterprises Inc of Fairmont authorized capital 100000 with 10000 paid in. incorporators include Margiatti Lorenzo Forte. Pais Garage Inc of Pineville authorized 25000 with 5000 paid in. Elm Grove Electric Co of Wheeling authorized 25000 with 2500 paid in. Incorporators listed for each. A final note cites the sun's surface brightness as one million candlepower per square inch.

Victor R. Forte J. B. Pais Carl J. Wajick Robert Bailey Pineville Elm Grove Electric Co Wheeling Thomas J. Smith John M. Vercellotti Vincent Vercellotti Werden’s Run Ohio County

Prize Call Offered In U S Bond Sale

State wide auction of a calf prize in the U S savings bonds drive announced by State Chairman A S Spurr. Roane county leader Charles Vandale promoted the idea to spur sales. Cards mailed to cattle buyers. Bids received by mail. highest bidder wins the calf and the bonds delivered anywhere in the state.

U. S A. ©. Spurr Charles Vandale Spencer Roane County Roane Spurr

Yo-Ag Students Open Institute Convention

A four day convention opened at the Institute for Negro boys and girls in vocational agriculture and home economics in West Virginia. Sessions continue through the week at West Virginia State College with Walter Caldwell from Pulaski Tennessee as banquet speaker. The program includes judging, public speaking, quiz, parliamentary procedure, athletic events and a talent contest.

Institute For Negro West Virginia State College Walter Caldwell National New Farmers of America Pulaski, Tenn

Birth Announcements Chronicle West Virginia June 1940s

Birth notices list numerous families with baby gender and June birth dates across towns including Sylvester Stanford Bat Indiana Av Hampton and Charleston. Recipients include Mr. and Mrs. James Tatten Homer Cottrell J. W. Moors Luther Herrison J. Bird A. B. Estehen C. Ghook D. H. Coates G. A. Facemeyer J. C. Bimb T. %. best M. M. Ssicmon W. Nichole Mex Koff Jorden Means Young Moreno Hunter Haard Wendling Blake Brabbin and others across Acme Medley and West Virginia locales.

Ry Ocean James Tatten Sylvesor Lewis Rubin Stadford Bt Hoy Gordon T. Smith Bat Indiana Art Mize Homer Cottrell Pytney Uns C. A Plunk Mitre Mra Jamee Farres Quincy Luther Herrison Olcott Katawhs Valley G. EB. Bisylock Montcon God J. R. Bird Pennsylvania Ay A. B. Estehen Zane Dorothy Sor Best Rand Sune Ssicmon Mr and Me Murphy Virginia Fred Taslon Charleston Fisher Gimoneville Edward Smith Charleston Rt At. Francis Alex Emente Jane Emmett Scagge Willam Nichole Spring St Mex Koff Washington St. W Joseph Jorden Burricane Carl Means William Young Plorence John Quinlan Conner Dr Anthony Moreno McClenway South Charleston Charles Hunter Bisesonville Edward Haard Central Staats Len Red House Albert Z. Wendling Lewis St William ¢. Blake Coal Fork William

Parkersburg to add two police lieutenants in new bureaus

Parkersburg city council voted to add two lieutenants to the police department to head newly created traffic and detective bureaus. Five sergeants were eligible for civil service exams, and three lieutenants are currently on duty as the force expands.

Parkersburg Joseph E. Beckett

Arizona luncheon shows Flight to the Sun at Daniel Boone hotel

A cinema tour stopped in Arizona yesterday during a luncheon at the Daniel Boone hotel. Frank Kirchberg, local sales manager for American Airlines, presented the color movie Flight to the Sun.

Arizona Daniel Boone Hotel Frank Kirchberg American Airlines

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