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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1941

Page

4

Sir Louis Beale Guests at Greenbrier Dinner

Sir Louis Beale and Lady Beale were honored at a Greenbrier dinner in White Sulphur Springs with West Virginia leaders from education, industry, banking, transportation and law. Lawal of WVU chaired. Hill was vice chair. Beale, a British Purchasing Commission member, will soon return to the Pacific coast to negotiate aircraft materials purchases.

White Sulphur Springs Sir Louis Beale K.c.mlg C.B.E British Purchasing Commission U. S Lady Beale London Greenbrier West China Washington Lord Lothian

Seven Weddings Scheduled Today in Charleston and Beyond

Seven marriages are planned across Charleston and other cities. In Charleston, Miss Cora Frances Board weds Lieut Jack William Blsir at 3:30 PM at St Mark's Methodist, Miss Anna Elizabeth Sutherland weds Ensign Frederick Alexander Jesser Jr. at 8:30 PM at First Presbyterian, Miss Frances Alice Seaman weds Stephen E. Pritchard at 4 PM at First Presbyterian, and Miss Dorothy Gertrude Heintz weds Rene Alexander Valley at 2 PM at St Agnes in Kanawhisity. Other ceremonies include Miss Anna Blair marrying Harry Curtis at 3 PM EST at the home Annamede in Crawford, Miss Eleanor Lopez weds Dr John P. Brick at 8 AM at Camp Shelby Regimental Chapel, and Miss Mary Duncan Walker of Huntington weds Bir Harry Nelson Pace of Lewisburg at the bride's home in Huntington at a later hour.

Charleston Cora Frances Board Jack William Blsir St Mark’s Methodist Church Anna Elizabeth Sutherland Frederick Alexander Jesser, Jr First Presbyterian Church Frances Alice Seaman Stephen E. Pritchard Dorothy Gertrude Heintz Rene Alexander Valley St Agnes’ Church Kanawhsity Anna Blair Harry Curtis Annamede Crawford Eleanor Lopez John P. Brick Camp Shelby Miss Mary Duncan Walker Huntington Bir Harry Nelson Pace Lewisburg

Community Scenes of Travel and Illness in Lewisburg

Local notes show Mr Jackson DP of Edgewood recovering from an appendectomy at Kana wha Valley Hospital. Various visitors and travelers include Miss Elizabeth Knight in Lewisburg, Dr J A Davis in Roanoke, Esther Dunham in New York, and families from Cincinnati Waco Welch and Buckhennon heading for summer visits and interstate trips.

Jackson DP Edgewood Drive Kanawha Valley Hospital

Americans in Italy Still Minus Funds

Rome reports show Americans in Italy facing blocked bank accounts and disrupted commerce as Italy imposes freezing controls on U S credits. Washington's policies create ambiguity and loopholes, while U S consulates close amid Berlin influence signals.

Italy Rome U. S Grocer and Baker Washington U. S. Treasury Department U.S

Defense Testimony In Suit Over Moores Death

Defense testimony was offered in a circuit court jury trial over a $10,000 claim by Odie Moore of Rocky Fork widow and administratrix of Otis Moore against Charleston Finance, Madigan, and Jackson. Moore alleges beatings led to his suicide. defense says death followed excessive drinking. The trial began Wednesday and resumes Monday morning.

Odie ‘Moore Rocky Fork Otis Moore Charleston Finance Company Willard Madigan R. W. Jackson Moore Madigan of Courtaulds, Ltd U. S

Picnic Supper for 19435 Depart Members and Husbands

A 1935 Department picnic supper was held at the Cork home in Staunton Avenue for members of the Charleston Woman's Department and their husbands. Mrs Edward Cork I served as general chairman and a long list of attendees included Mr and Mrs C F O Grady, Mr and Mrs Harry Brawley, Mr and Mrs Robert Childers, Mr and Mrs Mark Gibson, Mr and Mrs Paul Dunnavant, Mr and Mrs Leroy Dunnavant, Mr and Mrs K Holley, Mr and Mrs B A Littleton, Mr and Mrs L A Meador, Mr and Mrs Earl Litton, Mr and Mrs Harlan Wilson, Mr and Mrs George Wood, Mr and Mrs Harold Graves, Mr and Mrs C C Tallman, Dr and Mrs P A Tuckwiller, Mr and Mrs C R Morgan Jr, Mr and Mrs Fred Lowe, Mr and Mrs Harper Grimm, Mr and Mrs Boyd Horner Jr, Mr and Mrs E C Taylor, Mr and Mrs Carl Wiley, Mrs John Alms, Mrs S Ro McConnell and Mr Edward Cork.

Joan R. Cork Staunton Avenue Charleston Edward ‘Cork I C. F. O'Grady Harry Brawley Robert Childers Mark Gibson Paul Dunnavant Leroy Dunnavant K. Holley B. A. Littleton L. A. Meador Earl Litton Harlan Wilson George Wood Harold Graves C. C. Tallman P. A. Tuckwiller C. R. Morgan, Jr Fred Lowe Harper Grimm Boyd Horner, Jr E. ¢. Taylor Carl Wiley John Alms Ro .McConnell Edsward Cork

Q and A Service answers readers questions

The Gazette's Q and A Service presents reader questions on property confiscation by occupying Germans, origins of the Republican party, water safety testing, senators' ancestry and religion, and historic flags. Answers note occupation money, Jefferson and Lincoln links to the party, steps to test water, and the Dragon Flag's historical use.

Germany Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Republican Party Jefferson Washington Adams National Republicans Whig Party Democratic Republican Party Jackson Democratic Party John C. Fremont State Department of Health Burien K. Wheeler Gerald P. Nye A. Wheeler Nye Norway Denmark Englland Lewes Crecy Bosworth Field

Beckley Man Heads Clerks Association

The West Virginia Association of County and Circuit Clerks elected Harry Anderson of Berkeley as president at its annual convention in Wheeling on June 20. He succeeds L. L. Nightengale of Ohio County as Raleigh County clerk. Other officers named include Alex D Cyphers of McDowell as first vice president, J. G. Lambert of Wayne as second vice president, Paul A. Leatherman of Grant as third vice president, Nightengale as fourth vice president, and A. M Brown of Putnam as secretary-treasurer. Welch was chosen as next convention site.

Wheeling West Virginia Association of County and Circuit Clerks Harry Anderson Berkley Raleigh L. L. Nightengale O Hla Alex D. Cyphers McDowell County J. G. Lambert Wayne County Paul A. Leatherman Grant County Nightengale A. M Brown Putnam County Welch

Births Herald Childs Named Quinn And Maynard

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Al Quinn in Charlottesville Va He formerly worked as Gazette reporter and later became editor of the Daily Progress in Charlottesville A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Russell D Maynard of 522 Andrews Court Washington Manor

al Quinn Charlottesville Russell d. Maynard Andrews Court Washington Manor

Veterans seek fair share in pension cut debate

Martinsburg report notes Rep. James E. Van Zandt warns Congress may slash veterans and dependents payments to fund defense. He returns to Washington from the 20th West Virginia VFW convention where members advocate mobilizing civilian morale and call for a presidential morale board to coordinate government public relations and morale efforts.

Martinsburg James E. Ven Zandt R-Pa van Zandt Snor Virginia Department Veterans of Foreign Wars Washington House Congress Ladies’ Auxiliary Conturier Wil War Department

Post Office Party Club Dance Tonight at Kanawha Hotel

The Post Office Party Club hosts a dance from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Kanawha Hotel. A floor show by pupils from the Elizabeth Embire tort dance studio and Mr. O Henry Geene as master of ceremonies are planned.

Post Office Kanawha J A Elizabeth Embiretort O. Henry Geene

What Makes For A Happy Marriage Says Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix observes there is no reliable method to predict marital happiness. She notes many couples remain strangers after wedding, with surprises about habits and finances. She cautions that shifts in character may occur after marriage, and that courting tips or prophecies offer little safeguards.

Altus John Mary John Nad Gs Don Juan Darby Papa Dorothy Dix

Wed in Church Mrs Charles Fitch Marries Garnet Dee Clark

Miss Garnet Dee Clark became Mrs. Charles Fitch in a noon ceremony at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev B C Cannon officiated. Attendants included her sister-in-law Mrs Harold Clark and Mr Lindsy Hoy. Guests listed. couple to reside at 602 Eastern Avenue, South Charleston.

Charles Fitch Garnet Dee Clark Emmanuel Baptist Church E. B. Clark Ferry Branch Fitch Frank Spencer South Charleston B.C. Cannon Harold Clark Lindsy Hoy L. B. Griffith Joseph Kohn Mary Ann Pauley Elva -Mae Clark Richard Gibson Flich duPont Company Belle Eastern Avenue Maggard

Railroads Ready For Defense Task

White Sulphur Springs June 20 The Association of American Railroads reported railroads are ready for the defense load with 400000 new freight cars en route and 125000 more ordered. C and O President George D Brooke said the challenge is handling national commerce as a service issue rather to volume.

White Sulper Springs Robert J. Henry Association of American Railroads AAR Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Henry George D. Brooke Harry P. Henshaw Huntington, C

Bride-Elect Charlotte Bailier Honored In Fayette Street Shower

Mrs Major Herrick and Mrs Mary Ellas hosted a Thursday night shower at the former’s Fayette Street home in Fayette to honor Miss Charlotte Bailier who is to wed tomorrow morning to Mr John Herrick. Guests included Mrs Herrick Charles Simon Miss Haddad Philip Herrick Fred Courey An Neon Cocy Harry Eling the Misses Virginia Burgess Charlotte M Kown Bessie Gay Loretta Burgess Mace Young Elizabeth Ripley Mary Workmen and Stildred Crowder.

Major Herrick Mary Ellas Fayette Street Charlotte Bailier John Herrick Mesdames Anna Herrick Charles Simon Miss Haddad Philip Herrick Fred Courey Anneon Cocy Harry Eling Virginia Burgess Charlotte Mr Kown Bessie Gay Loretta Burgess Mace] Young Elizabeth Ripley Mary Workmen Stildred Crowder

Ringworm of the skin linked to athletic facilities

A health column explains that skin eruptions like ringworm are caused by a fungus, not simply sweat disorders. It notes widespread infection among freshmen at the University of California and cautions that any skin region can be affected. Treatment varies by fungus type, with potassium permanganate, Whitfield's Ointment, tincture of iodine, and dermatologist care for secondary infections.

U.S Oliver S. Ormsby Mitchell Ciendering University of California Whitfield Ry. Clendaning Logan Clendening

1918 Graduates to Meet in Charleston Dinner Reunion

The 1918 graduating class of Charleston will reunite at a dinner today at 6 30 p m at the Wren's Nest.

Charleston Filen School

Norma Jean Black Birthday Fete At Powellton

Mrs. William Black of Powellton hosted a party honoring her daughter Norma Jean Black for her birthday. Guests included Mrs. Ira Merritt Mrs. Earl Morris and many friends and relatives with surnames Merritt Kossuth Hil Roark and Black. Virginia Gibson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Gibson, is a patient in Charleston General Hospital.

William Black Powellton Norma Jean Black Ira Merritt Earl Morris Carolyn Kossuth Marguerite Hil Ann Roark Patsy Ann Robbins Pater Merritt Iris Merritt Betty Kossuth Thelma Kossuth Retha Mae Angus Betty Lou Cartwright Jackie Ferrell Ferry Ferrell Betty Estep Jo Ann Black Ardith Lou Black Masters Jack Morris Kenneth Morris Frank Morris Ralph Black Donald Estep Donald Kirby Virginia Gibson Mrs Henry Gibson Charleston General Hospital

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