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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1943
Page
3
Mrs W T Griffiths Jr RN will teach Hed Cross Nurse Aide class starting 9 am Monday at St Francis hospital. Registrations in room 315 Medical Arts Bldg by phone 24 614 until Monday morning. Classes run 22 m to 12 o'clock daily through Friday for four weeks.
Mrs. Shirley Flowers hosted a gathering at her Coal Fork residence in honor of Pyt William Holtseliw on leave from his army assignment in Texas. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Holtseliw and many neighbors and friends, with numerous guests listed among the attendees.
Red Cross dressings group meets 10 am to 1 pm at MET rooms Charleston high school with nurse aide desk registration for classes 10 am to 4 pm in room 315 Medical Arts Building Forty club hosts fridge luncheon at 1 pm Charleston Woman's club holds officer election chaired by Mia Weary Z. Butts Charleston Carlilion club dance 10 pm to 2 am at Ruftner hotel with music by the Colonels.
Mrs Collett Littlenage of Katine left Thursday for Washington DC. Miss Jane Keeler returned to Huntington from a visit with her uncle. Mr and Mrs Robert H Daley of Forest Ave attended a St Matthew's dance. Miss Martha Gibron, a recent West Virginia University graduate, arrived to spend the summer with her parents. Mrs W Te Lively and daughter Mary Willis Lively returned from Fort Benning accompanied by Catherine Neudoerfer. Mrs W N Creasey, recovering from an operation, convalesces with her brother in Fairview.
Mr and Mrs Delbert W Kincaid of Norfolk Virginia visiting parents Mr and Mrs S Bennet and Mr and Mrs Wyatt Kincaid in Tipton were surprised with a Monday night party Before returning home they will visit Mr and Mrs C Wiltinnes in Houmer
Mrs Cyrus W Hall sr conducts installation of John Young chapter DAR officers at Charleston Woman's Club yesterday. Red white and blue flowers decor the event. Officers named include regents B A Ewell and John Kizer recording secretary Ry B Ewing chaplain Meredith Carver treasurer John Lowe registrar J A Jarrett historian Carl Gilchrist and others. Musical program led by Ken H Bobbitt featured original composition In West View with lyrics by Bruce Crawford. Thirty five members attended from Valley chapter and others.
Lewisburg June 11 Joseph E Hass a Lewisburg businessman and member of the house of delegates has resigned from the Greenbrier County Office of Civilian Defense Bass resigned due to ill health and was succeeded by Eugene Gwinn Greenbrier County Sheriff WOR Blankenship OCD executive secretary resigned to chair the county salvage program His successor not named Ohio man Nessis 54 Toledo arrested by city police held without bond awaiting extradition to Ohio by Jor Rhinehart One county prosecuting attorney acted with other officers
Police investigate alleged theft at a local site as officers pursue clues. City residents report suspicious activity around a public area and authorities urge witnesses to come forward with details.
Myrtle F Sneed announces her marriage to Pvt Cath W Saith son of Mr and Mrs Roy Allen Smith of decum Antit Fort Newport. The ceremony marks a union between the Sneed and Smith families with plans for their future.
Neely endorses Observancr Flag Day observance in West Virginia aligning with President Roosevelt proclamation. Landis, national civil defense director, urges state wide celebration with local defense councils to honor United Nations principles amid wartime conflict. Navy division note appears as separate line about vessel groups.
Lois Leeds offers guidance on fall beauty and makeup tones. She recommends softer reds with warm undertones and blue tones with palladium or silver accents. The feature covers matching lipsticks hats gloves and dress hues for a coordinated look.
A report from Huntington quotes Dr. Daniel A. work president of the Christian group saying the issue of strikes was central in wartime discourse. The item refers to delegates at a meeting with about 310 attendees and notes soldiers returning from overseas theaters.
A judge apologizes as a death sentence is set for a life term in a Western penitentiary case. The proceedings reveal attempts to avoid mistakes, with concerns over wrongful conviction raised during the trial and juror duties prompting discussions on the verdict.
Four West Virginians were listed as casualties by the War Department. Petty officers and private soldiers include Charles F. Martinsburg, Pvt Warren C. William, and Mert Gallatham, with several others noted as wounded in North Africa.
Baltimore report states Comptroller J. Allarad acknowledged violating a driving prohibition. The record notes an admission to use of a vehicle without public hearing, referencing price administration and state officers in a disputed action.
A truck overturned while picking up rock near Cresape and Monneville injuring four people. Driver identified as a local resident. three others treated at Glendale Hospital, including the driver’s brother and two passengers. Recovery and exact injuries not specified.
The group responsible for utilities saving in West Margins announced that the public services commission fund balance is sufficient for the year. The scheduled levy will be collected in July based on private revenue, with the appropriation reduced and credits returned where overages occurred.
Kanawha-Clay chapter of the Junior Red Cross produced 13 items for the American Red Cross in the past year. Elizabeth Goodall, chairman, announced shipments to army and naval hospitals, including afghans, lap robes, utility bags, writing boards, games, puzzles, hooks, and bedroom slippers.
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