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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
3
The air circus at Clark field near St Albans features stunts such as top of moving car jumps and parachute displays. Special permission from the Civil Aeronautics Administration allows stunt flying. Show begins at 7 pm with treetop level maneuvers, wing walking, parachute jumps, and new acts.
June 18, 1949 program promises Grady Thrasher performing on a seven jet shorter than his plane. He will land on an automobile platform, take off, and complete stunts including lifting a man from a car with a dangling ladder. Texete will go on sale, first act at 8:00 pm.
Special to The Gazette United States Washington June 17 Randolph treasurer of the American Road Builders' Assoc and former West Virginia congressman promotes a public works program to curb unemployment by expanding road building. He argues federal and state programs can stabilize the economy through accelerated highway construction and urges using idle road projects to create jobs.
A fragmentary column advises choosing paint by neighborhood conditions noting dirt and dust affect efficiency. It mentions white house paint as a possible option in dusty areas and hints at practical color and finish considerations for home improvement.
A brief note asks readers to send home repair ideas to Mr Cole. It suggests promising items may be discussed in an upcoming column and invites general-interest submissions from readers.
Fragmented OCR notes birth announcements and painter advice, mentioning colors grey light washability and industrial chemicals. It lists many names and dates such as June 14 and June 25, with numerous households and addresses cited in a garbled local notice style.
The notice promotes a pattern titled Two-Way Wonder with multiple sizes 12 14 18 20 16 and fabric yardage 33 inches. It offers easy to tie simple base and complete illustrated instructions. Send twenty five cents for the pattern to Anne Adams care of The Eston Gazette West 17th Street New York.
Readers seek guidance on weight, makeup, and hair from Lois Leeds. The column suggests seeing a doctor for weight concerns, ending unhealthy relationships, and following a prescribed diet, plus practical beauty steps like daily brushing, scalp massage, and careful makeup application to slim hips and abdomen.
Hollywood gossip notes Jeane Crain and William Lundigan eyed as a fresh romantic team after Pinkie. Darryl Zanuck orders a modern romantic comedy sleeve for China Egg to be prepared for full production. Hal Wallis contemplates Anna Magnani for Joane Fortaine project as Dieterle interest cools. Janet Blair returns to the screen in Macy North role while George Cukor lures her back from retirement.
An OCR fragment recalls figures like George Cukor and Maric Dressler amid scattered references to film projects, co stars, and rehearsals. The text hints at early 20th century industry chatter, including titles and backstage dynamics, without coherent narrative or dates.
Crochet pattern ad from The Charleston Gazette promotes a two piece beet-dressed crochet outfit for women in sizes 12-14 and 16-35. Laura Wheeler improves the pattern with charts and photos. Send twenty cents to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Brooklyn address for pattern 504 and term details.
Washington reports President Truman signed and announced the world wheat pool treaty today in Washington. He noted deposits and ratifications were incomplete and urged prompt acceptance by other nations. Belgium’s cannon was deposed today. The act completes U.S. participation in the pact, with more ratifications anticipated.
Members of U S Army Mothers Post No 2 will meet for a business session Monday morning at the VFW hall on Kanawha Bird Finns to organize a rummage sale. Mrs Roth Gillilan, post commander, urges members to bring items with titles for the sale and notes others will provide clothing.
West Virginians earned laureate degrees at Princeton this week as seniors from the state completed studies. Notable names include E. Peyton, 1458 Vin, Robert K. Kells, Cr, Edward L. Pinney. Knights of Pythias to Hold Rural Memorial Service in Charleston will address by Rev. Lacey Burns. Public memorial at lodge on Pennsylvania Ave. Virginia SEW appearance noted.
A garbled record lists numerous property transfers and parcels across multiple parcels, owners, and locations. Names such as Dunbar Union, Grusury, Lovin A, and Cates appear with various streets and blocks, indicating a large batch of land transactions and registrations.
Nine hundred and four students enrolled for the first period of the 1949 Morris Harvey college summer session, announced by Dr. Ashby C. Blackwell. Enrollment beats 1948 figures by 100, with 40 more vet registrations and 60 more veterans than the first 1948 term. Second period registration by appointment with Dr. Blackwell June 2 to July 20, classes start July 18.
Heavy rains flooded central West Virginia washouts blocked U S Route 290 between Franklin and Petersburg and State Route 28 between Seneca Rocks and Petersburg. Road officials warned travel on nearby Water Route 5a near New Creek was dangerous and expected to be fully blocked overnight. Minor trouble from dock failures and earth slides was reported in Grant and Hampshire counties.
Mrs Abner Sachs of Canonsburg Pennsylvania formerly Genergieva Comer daughter of Mr and Mrs Comer of Longendals received a bachelor of arts degree during Elmira College commencement in Elmira New York. A South Charleston High School graduate she attended Morris Harvey University of Pittsburgh and served in the WAC during the war. Roads opened after earlier closures on Route 61 Mount Kia rrpon Fayette County with a two foot water cover delaying traffic. One way traffic ordered on Route near Boomer where rain water from a coal tipple inundated the highway.
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