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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
4
Dent, Lady Illiah Bradley in Charleston named vice-president Lady Eva Himes of Clarksburg as secretary Ester Summers of Parkersburg as treasurer A d Wilkinson of Huntington as grand secretary Ester Mc Kee of Huntington as president of the Rebecca assembly Marie Fiedler of Weirton as vice president and Bernie Tucker of Charleston as warden of the assembly.
Paul W. Stoudt of South Anahes ion, grand chaplain of the West Virginia Grand Encampment, earned the Degree of Chivalry at the Grand Encampment session in Spencer. He also received the highest Canton medal for leading Charleston Canton. The local canton posted the state's top rating last year. Mrs. Stoudt reported the session at Golden Rule Encampment Auxiliary No. 1 in South Charleston.
Commencement exercises for the daily vacation Bible school at Rock Lake Presbyterian Church are set for 7 p.m. Friday in the church annex. Women’s circles meet at 7 p.m. to include circle No. 1 at 931 Glenway and circle No. 3 at 1006 Village Dr with designated members Harley Oney Mrs. Joan Higginbotham and Mrs. J. L. Forrest.
W T Ted Coleman Baldwin Machinery Co vice president and general manager coordinates heavy equipment for Operation Coonskin set for June 27 28. He helped plan the rapid development of 800 acres for Coonskin Park and has long been active in West Virginia road projects and contractor groups. He lives with his wife Gatha in Charleston and is father to seven children.
The 5000 suit filed by George C. Durham of Skin Poplar Gap Raleigh County against Elk Refining Co and George B Chambers was moved from Raleigh Circuit Court to District Federal Court. Durham alleges breach of contract regarding installing gasoline tanks and supplying gasoline oil grease and other products for a planned filling station. Two Receive Blue Ribbons For Flower Arrangements Mrs Leo Milligan and Mrs James Ankeney won blue ribbons for small arrangements at the Forest View Garden Club Spring Flower Show held at Mrs H L Burns home in South Charleston. Mrs Ankeney also earned two red ribbons and Mrs C Swish ee a white ribbon in the same class. White ribbons were awarded to Mrs Milligan and Mrs W H Pil-
The Army Corps of Engineers will honor 23 civilian employees with service emblem awards at Kanawha River locks in London Marmet and Winfield. The event marks the 167th anniversary of the Corps founded June 16 1775. Col D T Jennsor plans the Huntington District ceremony and lists 20 and 10 year recipients by lock.
May claims filed at the State Employment Security Office in Fairmont increased by 1,000 from April. Director David W Kennedy cited higher industrial activity, notably in mining, as the main cause for the rise.
Exhibits were judged by Mrs. R. E. I sherwood and Mrs. S. W. Hall in the event featuring son in a vine arrangement.
James W. Wright of Marmet yesterday sued W. M. Alberts of Marmet doing business as Alberts Lumber Co. for $10,000 damages in Circuit Court. The foot injury occurred last February while Wright was cutting wood for the defendant. The suit alleges failure to carry workers compensation after informing Wright of contributing to the fund.
The Resistant Foreman's Club of Carete in MacDowell County received a charter. The mon-promi organization aims to provide sickness and death benefits to all members. Incorporators listed include A. Dykes, Coy, Clerk, and Trey Dryant, all of Carete.
Advertises FASTEETH an alkaline powder to keep dentures secure and comfortable. Claims the product prevents slipping while eating speaking or talking with no gummy taste and helps prevent denture breath. Available at any drug store.
An advertisement claims Lifebuoy Health Soap cleanses every part of the body surfaces and stops body odor better than rival soaps. It touts 15 odor trouble spots, gentle formula with coconut oil, and suitability for babies, urging readers to choose Lifebuoy for lasting cleanliness and popularity.
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