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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

3

Tea Will Benefit Kanawha Cottage

The Kanawha county Farm Women's bureau hosts a silver tea from 2 to 5 pm tomorrow at 312 Delaware avenue to raise funds for Kanawha Cottage at Jackson’s Mill. Club presidents provide refreshments and service, with guests expected from Elk club and Umes District Farm Women's club among others.

Kanawha County Farm Women's Bureau Edwin Scherr Delaware Avenue Kanawha Cotage Jackson's Mill W. H. Gillispie Umes District Farm Women's Club Scherr The Elk Club J. B. McLaughlin D. Boone Dawson Helen Cunningham Jefferson Club T. ¥. McGow Elk Giles Chandler Bess Harrison Thei

Patriotic Rally Planned at Marmet Junior High

A patriotic rally and victory program is set for 8 p.m. today in Marmet junior high auditorium. Sponsored by the town administration and Naomi Lagge, Knights of Pythias, the program features orchestra music arranged by Damon and a patriotic program by Mrs. B L Price. U S Marines from South Charleston will present a flag display and a roll call of service members will be read.

Marmet Junior High School Naomi Lagge Knights of Pythias Damon On B. L. Price My. J. OW Seutr U.S South Charleston Marinetimen Lst Sestorddits

Hanes Undergarments Highlight Comfort and Value

For 41 years Ha nes knits premium cotton underwear with in house spinning and soft absorbent yarn. The Hanes Crotch Guard Sports underwear offers athletic support and a buttonless front with elastic waistband for a trim fit.

Hanes

Riom War Guilt Trials to Resume in Two Months

Berlin dispatch reports France's Riom war guilt trials likely to resume in about two months after discussions between Pierre Caous and Petain. The court may include political causes in the inquiry and bring before it Paul Reynaud, Georges Mandel, and five original defendants including Edouard Daladier, Leon Blum, Maurice Gamelin, Gay Lachambre, and Pierre Jacomet.

Berlin France Vieny Today Pierre Caous Supreme Court Petain Aid Vichy Paul Reytwiud Georges Mandel Ine Edouard Daladier Leon Blum Popular Front Maurice Gamelin

Flying Mountaineers Start Navy Training

Morgantown June 1 West Virginia colleges send the Flying Mountaineers to begin navy air corps training. A downtown parade preceded departure to the municipal air port where speeches honored the group. Kenneth J. Swiger praised Morgantown’s cooperation as recruits depart for aviation duty and future commissions.

Morgantown West Virginia Naval Air Corps Municipal Aire Li Kenneth J. Swiger Wooassemblig Mountainers Udit Hom West Virginia University Moreng Anaco Leseren Marine Corps Reserve

Life Term Killer Dies in State Prison TB Claim

The life term inmate Tom Ed Amis, 26, died in a state prison from tuberculosis. Warden TB Th bor, former judge B F Howard, and Welch mayor Howare are mentioned in comments about Amis and the case. The piece notes Amis was convicted in a Mingo McDowell circuit and linked to shootings at a constable’s home and his father’s assertion of abuse.

Moundsville Dyne Tom Ed Amos Nocus Cir B. F. Howard Welch Ams Dally Ames Amis” Beatsy

Milton Hospital Ward Blessed by Pythias Group

Pythias Knights equip Milton Hospital ward with support and a cash gift to aid patients. A service at the temple blesses arrangements as community figures pledge further help and hospital improvements.

Pythiasa Knights Equip Milton Hospital

Gentry Files Candidacy for State Senate Seat

Huntington June 18 Joe G Gentry member of the house of delegates announced candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the state senate from the fifth district covering Cabell and Wayne counties. Gentry served in the 1935 legislature, was defeated for the senate in 1938, and was reelected to the house in 1940.

Huntington Joe G. Gentry House of Delegatés Senate Cabell Wayne Gentry House

New Library Opens in Recreation Center for Defense Families

South Charleston News reports a new library in the recreation center open daily from 12 a.m. to 11 p.m. Two full time librarians will staff it to assist defense workers and their families. The collection includes 1,500 books across fiction non fiction biographies and technical volumes.

OCD Meetings Postponed in District 2 Area

Five OCD district meetings between Elk er and Delaware avenue Edgewood and Kanawha to Pine street are postponed due to missing materials for lectures. Executive Director Frat Clark said new dates will be set later.

District 2 OCD Elker Delaware Avenue Edgewood Kanawha Pine Street Frat Clark Dalex

Bomb Hits Seen By Sub In Mediterranean Air Attack

A Royal Navy submarine patrolling the Mediterranean reports seeing two Maltese battleships struck by a U S air attack. The incident occurred during the broader assault with twelve direct hits delivered in seconds as observed through a British periscope.

Alexandria Egypt Royal Navy Mediterranean Heet

Cashbox Stolen From Charleston Electrical Supply

A cashbox was taken from Charleston Electrical Supply located at 914 Kanawha Boulevard East between 10 p m and midnight on Wednesday. The loss was reported to police yesterday and included about $50 in cash, a $25 government bond, and a revolver.

Charleston Electrical Supply Company Kanawha Boulevard

Loyal Woman's Bible Class Meets at First Baptist

The Loyal Woman's Bible class of the First Baptist church gathers at 8 tonight at the home of a member for a meeting.

The First Baptist Church Will England

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Kanawha Cottage Farm Women’s Bureau Ube Teat Beachaut Belle Ruth Godbey Fig Sands A. C. Stearns Clendewma A. G. Bennet Cross Lanes C. Ro Stewart Dunbar Leonard Harris Edgewood Acres Lewis Tillis Elktra Hughes Rikwiew Delbert Munds Komovna Conner Jd. E May. Jefferson Baumgarner Mitru A. Ervin Plus Robert Skiles Roxalana Hickman Satte K. Johnson Sissemville M. MM. Bush Sunny Side C. G. Stewart Tarsaville Edward Bowen Tyler Mountain Prites Os Cietse HAWES P.H. Hanes Knitting CO Winston-Salem, N.C Crestogas U Riom Reynaud Navy Haxpits West Vi Knights of Pythias Justin Mor- Tor Carbit Herman Cuba Pennsylvania America Rittenhouse Square Continental Distilling Corporation Philadelphia Penna South Charleston News Christian Service Club St Paul's Methodist Church Plad Calais E. Ashley St. Albans HUE Bragno & CO Chicago III Woodrums Virginia
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