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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

14

Noise and Health Effects Include Fatigue and Digestive Change

A discussion summarizes research from Colgate University showing noise above certain levels halts stomach and intestinal movements, cuts saliva secretion by about 44 percent, and reduces gastric juice flow. It notes high frequency noise more fatiguing than low frequency, and that air conditioning or ear protection can mitigate impacts while noise itself does not cause disease.

Smith and Laird Colgate University England English Pubic Health Service Clendening

West Virginia Girls Graduate in Virginia

Staunton Virginia June 8 two West Virginians were among the 48 seniors at Mary Baldwin College to receive diplomas at the 6th commencement Dorothy Spruce of Charleston and Lelia Huyett of Charles Town were awarded degrees yesterday as part of the ceremony featuring graduates and faculty from the college in Mary Baldwin’s 6th commencement.

Staunton Mary Baldwin College Dorothy Spruce Charleston Lelia Huyett Charles Town

West Virginia Italian American Democratic Club Receives Charter

A state charter was issued yesterday to the West Virginia Italian American Democratic club, a statewide organization with headquarters in Fairmont. Incorporators include Dominick F. Desist of Clarksburg S. M. Baschella of Anmoore and Mary Curotz of Clarksburg.

West Virginia

Air sickness decreasing in United Lines study

New York June 9 An aviation medical authority for United Airlines reports a marked drop in air sickness among coast to coast passengers after a six month survey. Current figures show 2.6 percent susceptibility, with causes ranging from mechanical flight level to psychology and breathing factors.

United Lines New York IUNSI United Airlines Europe Conyright

$14 000 Awarded In Damage Suit

Circuit court jury awarded 14000 in a 15000 damage suit by Ralph Thompson 26 of Charleston for injuries from March 1938 when a wooden triangular tank support extended from a air truck driven by Harmon A Smith of Kanawha Two Mile. Thompson walked home from work along Ville rond when the accident occurred. He suffered a compression fracture of the third lumbar vertebrae likely causing lifetime disability. Smith said the support worked loose without his knowledge and the accident was unavoidable.

Plintiff Ralph Thompson Charleston Harmon A. Smith Kanawha Thompson Villa Rouve B. H. Swint Smith

Homemaker Recipe Fragments From Louise Bronett Weaver

Readable fragments describe a homemaking recipe set with ingredients like paprika peppers celery and parsnips. It mentions steps to mix, bake in a slow oven, unmold, and cover with sauce plus a rhubarb fruit filling with sugar flour and spices. The text blends multiple dishes and method notes with garbled phrases.

Louise Bronett Rauce Bauer

Dunbar Socials and Local Notices Highlight Week

Miss Betty Jane Shanahan hosted a Tuesday party at her John Street home with numerous guests including Esther Richardson Mae Lowe Irene Lowe Dorothea McCormick Elizabeth Braddy Virginia Hill Virginia Skidmore Anna Wolfe Lucille Smith Juanita Mace Dorothy Miller Lovada Withrow Margaret Pickens David Miller Richard Shanahan and Harold Ray Shanahan.

Betty Jane Shanahan John Street Esther Richardson Mae Lowe Irene Lowe Dorothea McCormick Elizabeth Braddy Virginia Hill Virginia Skidmore Anna Wolfe Lucille Smith Juanita Mace Dorothy Miller Lovada Withrow Margaret, Pickens David Miller Richard Gray Shanahan Harold Ray Shanahan Pauline Hill Ella Tucker Kenneth Paul Baker Charles McNeeley A. M. Baker Spring Hill Lee Huntington Crosslanes J. C. Fisher Alton Parsons Austin Myr Lester Caste Burl Russell Poca Ada Price Marshall College Jerome Dudding Land Byron Leonard Fish Charles C. M. Dudding Moundsville

Calling All Dogs by Albert Payson Terhune

A compact profile of the alert watchdog as a deterrent to intruders. It extols indoor barking as a safer defense than a larger outdoor dog, noting the value of vigilance at night and cautioning against punishing a dog for daytime barking. The piece finishes with a practical max about indoor watchdogs.

Albert Payson Terhune Mer

Fragmentary wedding notice from Charleston area couples

Fragmentary OCR mentions names including Me and Mrs Byron T Dudding of South Charleston along with Mr and Mrs bin of Charleston. The text is incomplete, offering only stray fragments of a social or wedding notice from Cincinnati and local individuals.

Byron T. Dudding South Charleston Ms .bin Charleston Cincinna

Released Prisoner Found Dead on Tracks Near Wharncliffe

George Cantrell aged 20 released from a year in jail was found dead today on railroad tracks near Wharncliffe. Prosecutor Lafe B. Chafin said an investigation would be conducted into Cantrell and his brother Charles after they served 11 months for breaking into an automobile. Cantrell had left Mingo county jail with a courthouse issued purse to reach home. He likely rode to his father's home then boarded a train to Coopers to visit his sister.

Cantrell Coopers

Huntinton Emma Lee Hively Sets School Attendance Record

Emma Lee Hively a 1938 Huntington High School graduate set a new school attendance record. She was never late nor absent from any class during her 12 years of elementary schooling.

Huntington Emma Lee Hively Huntington High School

Four Sentenced in Gasoline Theft Ring at Owens Plants

Four persons received 0 days in county jail while two others were fined 10 dollars plus costs for larceny from Owens-Libbey-Owens firm gasoline tanks on Simeons Creek supplying Owens-Hinins Glass and Liboey-Owens-Ford Glass. Justice Chase P Leoury set 50 day terms for Sam Butterworth Leonard Butterworth Ice Proctor Junior Turley and Allen Toler. Herbert and Raymond Clark were fined for petit larceny. investigation credited to West Virginia Investigation bureau.

Simesons Creek Owens-Libbey-Owens Company Owens- Hiinis Glass Company Liboey-Owens-Ford Glass Company Justice of the Peace Chase Herbert Clark Raymond Clark Loury West Virginia Investigation Bureau

Gas Well Drilled On Shamblin Farm Near Sutton Creek

A gas well with a daily output of 16 160 000 cubic feet was completed late Wednesday on the Shamblin farm along Sutton creek about a mile north of Sissonville. Drilled to 5125 feet in Oriskany sand, the well on the D Homer Stephenson lease will be piped next week.

Shamblin Sutton Creek Sissonville D. Homer Stephenson Roy L. Shambilin Everett Robert Helen Turner Oriskany Stephenson

Anne Adams Summer Pattern 4824 for Misses and Women

A new outdoorsy summer frock pattern by Anne Adams features jaunty shoulder lines decorative braids and darts at the neckline for fit. Pattern 4824 available in misses and women sizes up to 42 with yardage of 34 yards plus ric rac. entails illustrated sewing steps and costs 15 cents for pattern 15 cents for book, 25 cents for both. Send name address and style number to The Charleston Gazette Pattern Department New York.

Prairie Queen Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave New York N. Y Rcrae Anne Adams Pattern Department West Iith Street

Ches-Ohio 4-H Plans Camps Under Muldoon Supervision

Plans to send children to state and county 4-H camps have been arranged by the Ches-Ohio 4-H club under the supervision of Mrs. M. Muldoon.

Cownity

Portland Rose Festival Strike Hits Hotel Workers

Eighty hotels in Portland see a walkout as elevator operators, bellhops, clerks and other staff join a union strike. Hotels remain open with managers covering front desks and services while guests grow frustrated by disrupted registration and lodging.

Portland Ore

Unized Club to Host Dance in Kanawha City

Unized club members plan a dance tomorrow night at the Unized club rooms in Kanawha City. Kent Warner's orchestra will provide music. Arrangements are led by Miss Ruby Brown Miss Marguerite Wiclandy John Gallagher and John McDonoush.

Kanawha City Kent Warner Ruby Brown Marguerite Wiclandy John Gallagher John McDonoush

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