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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1938
Page
16
A partial report notes a sorority holding its first afternoon meeting with members including Mrs Robert Thompson Miss Genevive Poe Mrs Eugene Dunbar and Mrs Shriver. The item also recalls a 2000 engineer strike in Glasgow Scotland demanding higher wages delaying merchant whip orders.
June brides will revel in the Rollins Hosiery at John Lee’s 811 Quarrier with sheer flattering colors, runstop protection, and a Rollins Hosiery Club offer for a free extra pair. Also featured are large pouch bags in leather and linen, beaded white and color options, priced from 1 to 2.95. Vogue notes perfume shifts for hot weather.
Reeves Food Market promotes its wide selection of fresh vegetables and canned goods for summer meals. The ad urges planning varied menus for picnics and dinners, highlighting new corn, peas and tomatoes, with home delivery via telephone 95-111 from 19 Quarrier Street.
A promotional piece highlights traditional wedding gifts from Eschan's offering silver flatware and holloware in plated and sterling forms. It notes personal items like compacts and rhinestone clips, with rings and wedding jewelry also available, inviting inspection at several stores. Blossom Ice Cream is touted as a seasonal favorite with new rolled dessert offerings and sun safety tips accompany the ad copy.
Appalachian Electric Power Company unveils the 1038 Electric Refrigerators praised for guarding food budgets healthful storage in a roomy cabinet. The models promise low current use and broad size options, ideal as gifts for June brides and lasting home conveniences.
Gift suggestions for Father's Day from Thomas O. Laird Company at 211 Dickinson Street include Parker pen and pencil sets desk and lamp options and a variety of luggage and leather goods. Luggage styles noted are Dres-Rabe Rawhide Airplane and Gladstone bags with features such as roll racks compartments and included grooming items. Father's Day is June 19 and the store also promotes gifts for brides in June.
Arnold's Shoe Shop showcases a white heavy summer line with buck trimmed spectator pumps open toe cuts and Tri-Knit in white. Prices range from 3.95 to 6.95 and window displays invite visits at 236 Capitol Street with emphasis on color fashion and comfort. Moon Rose Iced Tea promotes cool refreshment with two quarter pound tins plus tumblers for 79 cents distributed by Hubbard Grocery and Independent Grocers.
A Woodrums feature highlights rich china and crystal glassware for new homes and June weddings. From Fostoria Coronet to Spade and Havilland lines, open stock sets offer replacements and totals for wedding gifts. Bright patterns and simple pieces suit all budgets and styles as brides-to-be receive many invitations.
The article explains how dry cleaning works in three stages dry cleaning spotting and finishing noting a legend about turpentine and naming Jolly Belin as first cleaner. It compares the process to Elite Laundry and promotes their Sanitone system and cleaner services with contact number 21-125.
The Winter Floral Company offers full wedding decorating, from church and home to bridal bouquets tailored to gown styles and color schemes. Cibollum Ferns touted for decor, freshest blooms guaranteed, with estimates available at 707 State Street or by dialing 27-187.
Warner Brothers presents a grand musical show in a light refreshing comedy suited for hot weather. Featuring Rudy Vallee Rosemary Lave Hugh Herbert and Allen Jenkins in a lively production with weekly guest tickets for reader contest entries.
Heat brings a surge of Charleston residents to beaches and city pools. West Virginia Water Service Company says pools use the same treated drinking water piped to homes, ensuring safe swimming all summer.
Father’s Day is near and John Wiley and Company on Quarrier Street offers a wide range of gifts. Sport belts shirts slacks socks ties underwear and pajamas plus a new summer suit. Choose any tasteful item in solid color checks stripes or figures to please Dad next Sunday.
Remodeling or new construction prompts selection of wall coverings. Imperial Washable Wallpaper from Radford Paint Company offers economical to fine Gien craft patterns in varied colors. Durable, washable, and colorfast, the line promises lasting appeal for any room.
The article extols bread as a vital energy producing staple and reviews Purity Maid products including White and Rye loaves Cracked Wheat Raisin Bread and Club Pullman Sandwich Loaf. It emphasizes moderation in eating and notes breads’ digestibility and nutritional balance for all ages.
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