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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

11

Chamber Plans Distributive Education Program in Charleston

Chamber of Commerce plans launch of a distributive education program in Charleston this fall under its retail division. Dr. Kenneth B. Haas of Washington DC outlined growth aims, predicting business studies will become a science and schools will adapt to provide education for life in business. The program targets night classes for employed adults focusing on commodity distribution to improve consumer purchasing. William R. Link cited other cities already operating programs and noted Charleston's high sales staff density. US funds cover part of the cost with remaining share split between state and local participants. Charles E. Hodges discussed congressional funding and program scope between producer and consumer.

Charleston Retal Chamber of Commerce Ruftner Hotel Kenneth B. Haas Washington, D. C Haas Bite Ness William R. Link Monongahela Fairmant and Elkins Charles E. Hodges Chamber Congress State Board of Education

Garden Party Hosts For Baptist Temple Women’s Group

Mrs. Fred Blue and officers hosted a garden party yesterday afternoon at the Edgewood home for members of the Woman's Federation of the Baptist Temple. Rev. Strother A Campbell and Mrs. Doyle Smith contributed to the program. Numerous attendees were listed, including Mrs. K. Ralph Willman, John A. Wede, G. W. S. Grove, Arthur Osbourne, Garland Moran, Clarence Herndon, Roy B. Rollins, Herbert Kyle, and many others from Huntington, Woodruff, and surrounding communities.

Fred Blue Edgewood Woman's Federation of the Baptist Temple Doyle Smith Strother A. Campbell G. Paul Jonederee Elizabeth Burdett Mesdames K. Ralph Willman John A. Wede G. W. 8. Grove Arthur Osborne Garland Moran Clarence Herndon Roy John Trainer W. Showalter M. C. Turley Harry Kemp George Robson Mesdames M. L. Chandler Alma Harold A. G. Thomas A. A. Lilly J. BE. Chamberlain G. W. Dobbins Z. M. Colby Hallie Carver H. H. Rennybacker B. C. Barber Lester Ridenour H. F. Thompson E. Duffield F. L. McLane T. E. Drape Leslie Burdette Fennel Anderton L. E. Moses Rachel Ault Walter Thurmond Zora E. Bufdette Coleman J. Harris Mercer F. Sleeth E. S. Connell

Worthington to Speak at Charleston Life Underwriters Lunch

Speaker William P. Worthington of New York superintendent of Home Life Insurance will address the Charleston Life Underwriters at their monthly meeting in the Ruftner hotel at 12:15 today. The luncheon program covers How to Make Jobs Easier, More Profitable and More Enjoyable. Agents from the city and vicinity are expected to attend.

William P. Worthington New York The Home Life Insurance Company Charleston Life Underwriters Ruftner Hotel Worthington

Lion President Elected At Charleston Lions Club Meeting

At yesterday’s board meeting the Charleston Lions Club elected Rev. Herman Mees Meyer president for the year starting July 1. Officers elected include S Keykinson as vice president, R DenClay as secretary, and William DePaulo as treasurer. Roa land A Hinckley, outgoing president, was chosen editor of The Roar.

Charleston Lions Club Herman Mees Meyer S. Keyckinson R. den- Clay William DePaulo Roajand A. Hinckley Roar

Thief Steals Purses From Social Gathering Victims

A thief victimized eight women at a Wednesday night social gathering gaining entry by lifting a basement door latch at Otis Vandino court. About $50 in cash, several diamond rings and a wrist watch were taken while $160 in cash wrapped in a bank book and other valuables were left behind. Police seek the suspect amid a list of named victims.

Wien Ln WeInen W. Spencer F. W. Stephens Phillip H. Young Miss Roberts Mise Ela Skaggs

Calvary Baptist Bible Study Meeting Postponed

A long list of attendees is noted for Calvary Baptist church events. The Amama Bible class will meet at 4 p.m. today at Mrs Owen Russell's home in Ronsford with autos leaving the church at 7 40 p.m. The Emmanuel Bible class session at Calvary Baptist church tonight has been postponed.

Calvary Baptist Church Owen Russell Ronsford Emmanuel Bible Class

Novelty Smoking Accessories and Leather Goods Advertisement

A vintage advertisement lists Kaywoodie Drinkless pipes, leather tobacco pouches and ash trays, novelty pipe racks, leather cigarette cases, Ronson pocket lighters and table lighters priced at eight dollars and thirty five cents.

Kaywoodie Ronson Buxton Hickok Koinife Hickok

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