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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

5

WVU Offers Air Course Pilot Training This Summer

West Virginia University plans a summer pilot training program for 45 students in aeronautical engineering. Ten percent may be women, with 27 of 50 winter participants already holding pilot licenses. Applications welcome from enrolled or nontraditional students with at least ten years of college work. cost about 15 dollars per student. exam required.

Morgantows Virgin University Paul Aine West HO Keizer Keister Priacam Nectus West Virgi University College of Engineering

Pilot Club Urges Red Cross Aid at Club Luncheon

Alma Corbitt of Charleston General Hospital spoke to Pilot Club members at the Daniel Boone inn, stressing the need for Red Cross relief for war refugees. Guests at the luncheon included Mrs Peter J. Parrara and Mrs Lice Reil, with Miss Ann Lewis Emich and Mrs Thelma Martin leaving for Memphis to attend the International convention.

America Alma Corbitt Charleston General Hospital Pilot Club Daniel Boone Thelma Martin Memphis Pile International

Kemper to Speak at National Chamber Conference Today

James Kemper, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, will address the national convention of the dinine Chamber of Commerce today in Washington. His talk will be broadcast on NBC Blue from 11:00 to 11:30 AM. In other news, Saberton Saberton Monongalia county beer license was revoked after state tax officials found the parlor run by Jim Deak alias Dirck, unqualified for a license.

James 5. Kemper Uf. S. Chamber of Commerce Dinine Chamber of Commerce Washington Presdent Kemper National Broadcasting Company Blue Network Andy Kerko Saberton Monongalia F. A. Hansbarger Sabraton Jim. Deak Dirck

Man Held in a Theft by Constable Forrest FB

Harry Porter was arrested by Constable Forrest FB on larceny charges involving money and merchandise from Virgin Rubber. He was committed to jail pending court and later released under hand by Loury, a justice of the peace.

Harry Porter Forrest FB Wriie Virgin Jai Eat Loury Justice of the Peace

Questions And Answers Test Your Knowledge Feature

A reader activity invites questions to the Gasettea Home Service Bureau at 03 Thirteenth Street Washington. Include name and address, one side of the page, and return postage. Questions cover general knowledge such as geography, music, law, and language with answers on page 21.

Gasettea Home Service Bureau Thirteenth Street Washington

State Credit Institute Set For Sept. 26-27

Morgantown hosts West Virginia's first credit institute on September 26 and 27 as announced by the state economy sponsor. The program targets credit grantors across the state and will offer intensive study and discussion of credit problems. It aims to help employees, department heads, and proprietors involved in granting credit and collecting consumer accounts.

Morgantown West Virginia Offica 1 Credit Euresis West Virgai

Perdue Pupils to Play In Recital Tonight

The Perdue Music studio presents a public recital at 8 p.m. in the Galeria auditorium Dayupsites with pupils including Jane, Katheyn Martin, Feinves Horace, Emil Waar, Grave, Jeane West, Ruth Daugherty, Janyce Ballendee, Helen Lucile Baker, Ruth Alice Hunt and many others.

Perdue Music Studio Galeria Jane Salty Katheyn Martin Feinves Horace Emil Waar Grave Jeane West Yvonne Marie Diyiden Nella Reith Bransenme Larena Jern Young Bonita Thnmpson Ruth Daugherty Janyce Ballendee Helen Lucile Baker Benny Tuth Catter Mary Harner Mildred Jinnise Wyans Mary Janet Figgutt Betv June Wyans Mary Lene Broekman Anne Kathryn Carper Kathryn Glenn Anne Howell Martin Mary Lois Wiant Betty Jo Daug Ruth Alice Hunt Ruth Blanche Howell Myrna Painter Eleanor Betty Jeane Wolfe Carper June Williams Mary Tinw'se Brockman Nina Ruth Baylen- Bee

Joe Kendall Earns Trail Blazer Honor in Bay School Club

Joe Kendall, son of Mr and Mrs J J Kendall of 127 Crescent Road, earns Trail Blazer status after completing required miles for the Bay School organization. He is a member of the Westey Odist Church and hopes the Lagan steps bring the chance to win.

Kendall J.J. Kendall Crescent Road Bay Scoul Organization Westeyodist Church

Democracy in Europe Is Declared Doomed

A University of Virginia institute and James Ragland warn democracy in Europe faces collapse if Britain and France fail to deter Germany in war. The correspondent predicts Britain may reach a fanatic fury, with Britain and France losing faith in democracy as they seek arms and prepare for conflict.

Charlos Ville Fanch Europe Germany Institute of Miche Affairs University of Virginia Toreien Weiter Christian Science Monitor Great Britain France Birpe Paysieat Bughnid Maypoe Gerniny Haliy Rigland England

Four couples apply for marriage licenses

Four couples filed applications for marriage licenses yesterday at the county clerk's office. Names include Ronald Gilford Baile of Romer Street and Gildys Elkview, Ruth Scott of 1408 Crescent Road, Michael Matthew Lynch of 1708 Washington Street and Tos ee Cecilia Lilly of 1985 Frame Avenue, Aubrey Tile Coline of 8th Joseph Street and Edith Terlay of ANZ per Washinghin Street.

Ronald Gilford Baile Romer

Clouds and Light in the Charleston Gazette Service Bureau

The piece explains white and dark clouds formed by tiny water particles reflecting light. When particles coalesce into larger drops they absorb light and appear dark. It mentions dispelling darkness by providing light on any subject via the Gazette Service Bureau in Washington, D. C.

Rome Charleston Gazette Service Bureau Thirteenth Street Washington, D. C

Thefts Charged in Beatrice Area Police Case

Beatrice police arrested Miller and Moy Wright after thefts involving a pocketbook and an 83 foot executed diet Madden valued at $M. The incidents were reported by Asbury with details from Sterday and Madden.

Miller Wily Sterday Data Pocketbook Beatrice Asbury Madden Moy Wright

Irritated Eyelids Warned Against with Laveptil Sale

A native ad touts Lavoptil eye drops claiming 25 years of success for irritated eyelids, inflamed eyes, itching, and eye strain. It promises immediate relief without harmful drugs and includes an eye cup, urging purchase at druggists today.

Permanent CAA Office Opens at Charleston Airport

Eugene McCurdy, newly assigned inspector for the CAA, opens a permanent office in the municipal airport administration building at Wertz Field below Durham. Former chief at Spartan School of Aeronautics Oklahoma, he previously served as a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.

Termenent Eugene McCurdy CAA Charleston Wertz Field Durhar McCurdy tHalit Arsund Schoo Aeronachics Oklahoma Charlegian Preview Army Air Corps

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