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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
20
Rio de Janeiro June 13 The Brazil government press department issued a formal statement denying any shift in international policy following President Getulio Vargas June 1 speech. The statement said the remarks were aimed at Brazil's internal life and to alert the nation to world changes justifying the state's actions.
A British military spokesman said France would fight to the outskirts of Paris if forced to retreat and form a continuous line behind the city to prevent it from becoming a battleground. Vargas criticized outdated systems, praising life’s vigor, while Brazil emphasizes Pan American solidarity and neutrality amid war tensions. Gillespie earns Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Claremont College.
Fashion notice touts Anne Adams patterns 4476 and 4478 with adjustable drawstring waists for maternity wear. Describes neckline variants, yoke and shirring details, and a sleeveless jacket option. Mentions sizes, yardage, and ordering from The Charleston Gavotte in New York. Brazil tops Carnauba wax producers for insulation uses.
St Albans chapter 79 of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet in the Masonic temple chapter room where officers will be elected and candidates initiated. Also noted are social and civic items including a film event and upcoming wedding plans.
Mrs. Katherine Newton Martin received the master of science in social administration at Western Reserve University in Cleveland during the annual commencement. The report lists local attendees and upcoming community gatherings, plus notes on residents visiting relatives and brief social events.
Robert Everett Bartram age 14 drowned in the Ohio River while wading with two friends. The inexperienced swimmer became frantic in deep water before searchers led by the State Police failed to locate the body hours later.
Violin students of Louis Schultze and assistants from J E Meumann performed a public recital Wednesday night at the West Side Woman's Club. The program featured Eva Mazzella Mildred Wallace Garnet Moore Rosetta Spector Yolanda Jaiversedge Maxine Westfall Mary Katherine Kelso John Rogers Dan Roberts Raymond Lippitt Arthur McMenns Ruth Wallace Betty Lee Morton Charlotte Morton Ruth Johnson Sally Levy Julia Levy H Smith Edward Matthews John Mazzella James Snyder Mary Lou Snyder Bruce Chapman Kirsten Manthorpe Dora Mazzella Vincent Tally Angeli Mazzella and Richard Mercer.
Eddie Rickenbacker, famed World War I flying ace and president of Eastern Airlines, will speak at the Charleston Rotary Club dinner meeting today. The event features Rickenbacker discussing aviation, war exploits, and his postwar leadership.
Birth announcements note Sandra Jean to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Adkins Jr of Oakwood Road on Wednesday, a son to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Robertson Jr at Charleston General Hospital, and two daughters to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore O'Dell of 105 Ash Street at St Francis Hospital Kanawha hotel at 12 05 noon. Rickenbacker's subject not announced.
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