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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
12
Dorothy Dix counsels a wife to endure her husband s fling with a secretary rather than divorce. She urges quiet, no nagging, and letting time reveal the man s folly, hoping he returns to family life, while noting the harm and social mockery of the other woman.
The reader letter discusses beliefs about the season's first snow and illness in dogs and humans. Mrs J H of San Francisco cites New England lore that germ-filled particles ride snowflakes to earth, causing infections that later snows do not. The piece notes scientific support may be lacking but urges awareness for winter health.
The 80th Division Veterans Association plans a four day reunion in Bluefield August 8 9 with veterans from Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania expected to attend. Events include parades sessions luncheons baseball games and a memorial service. Notables such as Louis Johnson Gay Stark Stephen Early and other ex soldiers of national prominence are named among attendees. The Blue Ridge division known for battles in World War I formed shortly after returning from France.
Mrs Fran kane tells Bry there was no metal under the large Iraf only an engraved crown. Mike cannot decipher the crown meaning. A hint about Mines may unlock the cipher as the text ends with To Be Continued.
In Harrisburg on June 18 the public utility commission will hear applications by Manufacturers Light and Heat, Pennsylvania Fret Supply, and Manufacturers Gas to build pipelines and mules to enable Home Natural Gas to receive West Virginia natural gas. The three firms also seek new headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Mrs Daisy Chapman Dorsey of Charleston seeks four more teachers to join a 25 member educational tour to the west. Teachers on the trip will travel by air conditioned buses earn six hours credit toward renewal of five year certificates and depart from the Charleston bus terminal at 12 40.
Pills claim to flush waste and acids from kidneys and stop nightly awakenings. Ad lists Capsides as the genuine remedy at 95 cents and warns of back ache puffy eyes and burning or scanty passage as related kidney and bladder symptoms.
The body of Lucien Street Bowers a 69 year old retired farmer was found hanging from a porch rafter at his son's residence in Spencer. Coroner S K Stewart ruled death by his own hand noting recent illness and that he had been ill. Information and reservations may be obtained by contacting Mrs Dorsey at 302 Aracama apartments Virginia street.
At a recent motor meeting in Lobethal Australia one racing car lost a front wheel but driver L Burrows managed to steer the vehicle across the finish line. The event highlights a tense finish and driver skill under duress.
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