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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1944

Page

4

Vacation Plot Thickens At Amalgamated Plant

Julie Conover faces a secret plan as Nestor offers a Montana vacation for the Department S crew to rest from war work. He warns Julie to stay silent and report any security concerns while Tony Blair, a naval inspector, questions the scheme.

Tulle Julie Conover Meta Burrows Julie Meta Amalgamated Processing Co Amalgamated Army United States Mechanized Division Nestor Department Tony T. H. Nestor Mr. Nestor Navy Meta Bur Pacific Coast Montana Ami Tony Blair Anthony Blair Actron Aleutians Atlantic Hamburger Emporium

Mrs Lewis Hostess Delights Round Table Members

Mrs Virgil D Lewis of East Bank entertained the Round Table club Thursday night at her home. Attending were Mesdames Howard Pyles Ken Lyons Carl Burner William Callison Walter Calvert James Conklin Emory Morris Lloyd Taylor and William Carner. The next meeting will be held at Mrs Lloyd Taylors home.

Lewis Virgil D. Lewis East Bank Round Table Club Mesdames Howard Pyles Ken Lyons Carl Burner William Callison Walter Calvert James Conklin Emory Morris Lloyd Taylor William Carner Oime

Local Bride Weds Fort Dix Soldier in New Jersey Ceremony

Mildred Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs W Phillips Meadow Bridge married June 9 in Bradenton New Jersey to Pfc Howard Guinn stationed at Fort Dix The Rev Ronald Weisser officiated Mrs Guinn works for the Trenton Potteries Co The coast guard enforces laws governing vessel construction equipment manning and inspection The Petane basis of gasoline value was established in World War I.

Mildred Phillips W. 3. Phillips Meadow Bridge Bradentown N. J Howard Guinn Ft. Dix Ronald Weisser Guinn Trenton Potteries Co Coast Guard

Aviation Mates Return From 15 Day Leave

Austis G Cotfman has returned to his base after a 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Q M Cottman of 322 Main St He has served 14 months overseas Cp Willem L Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs W L Smith of Ward has served in the central Pacific since December 1942 His wife Mrs Eileen Smith resides at Cedar Grove

Land Blasts Rumors Of Slash In Shipyard Workload

War Shipping Administrator Emory S. Land said shipyard workload will rise soon and denounced rumors of cuts as dangerous. He urged workers to ignore saboteurs and continue steady output as yards prepare more orders into 1935 based on Joint Chiefs of Staff guidance.

Washington INS Emory S. Land Land WSA Oitea Joint Chiefs of Staff Morolini

Dear Lois Leeds Fashion and Beauty Letters

Readers write about hair styling tips for a bulky nape, budget dress upgrades with accessories, age limits on exercise guidance, achieving harmony between lipstick and rouge, and keeping cool with bosom perfection tips. Lois Leeds answers with practical, era appropriate advice.

Lois Leeds Jame

Bond sales and lodge installations in South Charleston events

Members of the Colonial club under Mrs. L. M. McNerny will sell bonds for the 5th War Loan drive at First National Bank all week. The Woman's Civic club supervises the bond booth during the June 23 week. Eastern Star officers will be installed at a Wallace building meeting with Mrs. Earl L. Engle as worthy matron and Archibald Taylor as worthy patron among others.

Alpha King Colonial Club L. M. McNerny First National Bank Woman's Civic Club H. Thorne Johnson South Charleston Order of the Eastern Star Turaday Wallace Upriing Earl L. Engle Archibald Taylor Roy E. Francis Charles Richman Carl Melton Wade Appling Glen O. ' Sprouse Marvin Lore

Zogg O'Dell School Ground Opens. Local Women In Army Corps

The Zogg O'Dell school playground will open at 9 a m Tuesday replacing Monday with a remy open until noon daily through Friday. Mrs W J Thomas and Mrs R G Walsh hosted a luncheon at The Terrace for Miss Janet Reid and Miss Juanita Lewis who have joined the WAC and will depart for Fort Des Moines for training. Members of the Zogg O'Dell faculty presented Miss Reid with a farewell gift.

Zogg O'Dell W. J. Thomas R. G. Walsh Terrace Janet Reid Juanita Lewis Woman's Army Corps Fort Des Moines Zogg-O'Dell Fac Wity Reid

Red Cross Calendar Of Sewing and Knitting Activities

A crowded Red Cross schedule lists sewing and knitting sessions at 19 a m in the Fourth Floor Trofyhton room of the Masonic Temple and shifts for nurse registration at the chapter house. Additional dressings work runs 6 a m to 4 p m at Charleston high schools 3LJ-213. Beltan Wer Relief society hosts knitting 7 to 9 p m at 1104 Kanawhe. United Daughters luncheon at 1 p m and Charleston Woman's club hosted by Mrs. J. T. Sharp.

Red Cross Masonic Temple Alde Deak Duffy Charleston High School Beltan Wer Relief Society Kanawhe ‘v United Daughters of the Confederacy Charleston Woman's Club J. T. Sharp

June Bride Ensign Hunter Collings Completes Training

Seaman 22¢ Cl. John Gordon Evans recently spent a 13day leave with his mother, Mrs. Lillian Evans of East Rainelle. He is now stationed at Norfolk, Va. He trained at the indoctrination school at Princeton University in New Jersey and is a graduate of West Virginia University. Before entering the service he was principal of Renick high and elementary schools.

Paul Hunter Collingett Frank Princeton University Princeton N. J West Virginia University Renick Seaman John Gordon Evans Lillian Evans East Rainelle Norfolk, Va

Wings Award Winners and Students Named in Tex Bombardier Show

Among Hell from Heaven airmen who earned silver wings at Big Springs Texas are Flight Officer Stanley T. Waring West and Flight Officer Morton D. Schumsna. Varlas of Weirton High School is son of Mr and Mrs Elefiberis Varlas of Weirlan. Selgimann attended West Virginia University. Zegeer and Rose graduates from Army Air Forces gunnery school in Laredo Texas. Zegeer is son of Mr and Mrs Moses Zegeer of South Charleston. Rose is son of Mr and Mrs G G Rose of Ineger. A jeep weighing 2368 pounds requires materials including 85 percent lumber and moisture-proof paper and other items.

Big Springs Stanley T. Waring West Morton D. Schumsna Varlas Aerachate Weirton High School Elefiberis Varlas Weirlan Selgimann West Virginia University RT. Schumann Riverview Terrace Arthur W. Zegeer Edina Ross Army Air Forces Flexible Gunnery Laredo Tex Perial Pre. Zegeer Moses Zegeer South Charleston Pre. Rose Mea. G. C. Rose Ineger

Military families note troops serving overseas and at home

A parade of servicemen from Charleston and surrounding areas is listed with duties and postings. Pvt William Wertz Chamber arrives in Italy. Cadet Marvin Wright reports for bombardier training at Kirtlandfield NM. Pfc James Hunter among 33 at Abilene TX base for awards. Additional recruits train at Great Lakes IL. Cpl Cles Ammar Jr completes combat flying course in Alexandria LA. Sgt Ray McClure trains as Flying Fortress engineer at Pyote TX. Multiple others are slated for graduation, reassignment, or ongoing overseas service in Europe and the Pacific.

Earl Ramsey Elxview Pvt William Wertz Chamber Italy W. W. Wertz Charleston, Ay Marvin P. Wright Davie Wright Monongalia, St Kirtlandfield N. M Pfc James O. Hunter Mary E. Hunter Marmet Army Air Base Abilene Tes Charleston Naval Base Great Lakes Burton R. Snedegar M. Snedegar Chester Rd Joseph W. Londeree, Jr Delaware Av Pampa Army Air Field Pampa Tex William H. Johnson Carl D. Johnson Gilboa Army Air Forces Technical Training School Amarillo William M. Knowles J. S. Knowles Piedmont Rd New York City James S Knowles England Russell Weaver Camp Sheloy Miss Camp Craft, & C Val Weaver Chelyan Kingston Harald R. Burton W. Burton Roosevelt Ay Grover Haynes Bays Ft. Belvoir Engineers Corps G. C. Bays Russellville Julian Baxter Coghill Kanawha Blvd Naval Training School Leéemard D. Horan Bombardier Horan Winifred S. Horan 107 Mortis St 13Th Army Air Force Virgie Thorne Ward Howard Thorne James Thorne Richard Daniel Sweeney 39Th St Naval Reserve duPont Plant

Military moves and promotions reported for service members

Ensign James Whitney Ryan of 418 Broad St is ordered to report for duty at the naval training school Hollywood Beach hotel Hollywood Fla. Willard W. Jones completes an advanced line trainer course at Randolph Field Texas and returns to Frederick Army Airfield Oklahoma as instructor. Pvt Bradford A Cobb husband of Marjorie Louise Cobb from Red House transfers to Camp Grant Illinois from Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Frank A Hervatine bombardier of the 8th Air Force Flying Fortress Little Boy Blue promoted to First Lieutenant. Hubert G White son of Mr and Mrs George White of Elkview promoted to corporal at a 9th Air Force troop carrier base in England. Mrs Abigal Huckner of Charleston reports her son Pie Eugene Buckner arrived safely overseas after two years in the Army Air Corps.

James Whitney Ryan Broad St Naval Training School Hollywood Beach Hollywood Fla Willard W. Jones Randolph Field Tex Frederick Army Airfield Frederick Oklo Washington, St. W Bradford A. Cobb Mra Marjorie Louise Cobb Red House Camp Grant Benjamin Harrison Ind Frank A. Hervatine Thomas 8Th Air Force Flying Fortress Little Boy Blue Hubert G. White George White Elkview 9Th Air Force England Abigal Huckner Rt 0 Charleston Pie Eugene Buckner Army Air Corps

Ration Calendar and Odd Fact Mix in June Notice

The morning ration update lists stamp validity across food, fuel, and shoes including red and blue Book Four stamps, sugar stamps, five pound canning allowances, airplane shoe stamps, and gas oil coupon dates through 1945. A stray line notes that ancient Etruscans invented dental bridges by fitting artificial teeth in bronze bands.

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