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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
9
Pirates pitcher Max Butcher from Logan West Virginia applies for a marriage license in Pittsburgh with Mary Smarriage, planning to wed here next week.
Scott Construction at 202 Cora street markets remodeling and repair services under the line No job too large or too small. Kendall Scott says the firm has had unusual success with a Jenny Tint to Brikstyle bungalow transformation using Brikstyle siding and Triple Armored materials. The company promises insulation, quieter interiors, termite resistance, and weatherproofing, with estimates available for any remodeling project.
Jarrett Printing company installs a four thousand booklet capacity sewing machine at Capital and Bonnally streets to expand book binding and printing services in West Virginia. The plant also adds a gang stitcher and Linatype binding equipment to meet rising demand and maintain modernization.
In a fragmented notice, Dr. F A Pritchard appears for an optical examination as part of a local store display. The scene references Capitol Street and a photo showing an examination setup with a focus on eye care and equipment.
Kanawha Gasoline company hosted a sales meeting for Fleet-Wing dealers in the Ruffner hotel ball room last week with G. E. Tribble and A. G. Dixon arranging. F vet-Wing of Cleveland was represented by Hilles and Middlebrook. Hilles spoke on American freedoms and Fleet-Wing advantages, noting Ethyl and Golden fuels and quarterly refinements. Middlebrook showed two films and outlined a $1,000 cash prize contest for dealers and salesmen. Tribble highlighted Kanawha’s nine years marketing Fleet-Wing in the territory and strong dealer followings.
The National Grange urged Congress to study Frank Gannett’s plan to distribute American food surpluses to European war refugees. It proposes matching up to 500 million dollars spent in the U.S. on food by Allies, with supplies donated to refugees, and urges action before adjournment if feasible.
Field day at the Lakin Experimental Farm of the Agricultural Experiment Station, West Virginia University, will be held Thursday. Agronomist G G Pohlman announced the plan as 79 acres of bottom land related to rotations, fertilizers, and cultural work with vegetables and fruits will be inspected. The event begins at 10 a.m. with tours and group discussions on crop rotation and fertilizer effects on corn, wheat, hay, soybeans, clover, and other crops.
Pax Yates, able seaman in the Royal Navy, is noted as a casualty. His given name meaning Peace commemorates his birth on Armistice day in 2918, reflecting a solemn remembrance within naval records.
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