Art Week boosts public support for 1947 nationwide event
Public response to the first Art Week, backed by the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, topped 100000 in cash sales from more than 15000 works of art and crafts. Mrs. Florence Kerr, WPA assistant commissioner, reported sales by state, noting District of Columbia and West Virginia among leaders and that five million people attended 1600 exhibitions in 500 communities.
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Nai
Roosevelt
Florence Kerr
WPA
West Virginia
Wheeling
District of Columbia
Southern California
New York City
Kerr
Wyoming
Family Reunions Across Counties and Contributions
The Samples family reunion will be August 3 at Dulls Creek School in Clay County with about 3000 attendees. The 11th annual Robertson reunion is July 27 at Alderson Church in Nicholas County, led by State Senator Sidney H. Robertson and with George W. Robertson of Belle as president. R A Robertson of Kanawha County boards education as vice president. The Cobbs reunion is July 6 at H J Cobbs home in Spring Hill. Australia reports a scrap iron surplus while Natal residents contributed nearly 225000 to the government airplane fund within seven days.
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Samples
Dulls Creek School
Clay County
Robertson
Alderson Church
Weeee
Nicholas County
Sidney H. Robertson
George W. Robertson
Belle
R. A. Robertson
Kanawha County
Cobbs
H. J. Cobbs
Spring Hill
Australia
Natal
What Does Your Handwriting Reveal
Handwriting psychologist Kay Stewart notes appearances mislead and urges deeper probing of personality. She cites Kay Kyser as professor type, George Bernard Shaw as mild outwardly, Elsa Maxwell as gracious matron until spoken charm reveals her unique persona and high social stature.
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Kay Stewart
Elsa Maxwell
Elsa
Miss Stewart
Kay Kyser
George Bernard Shaw
Handwriting Told: Ways to Gauge Character from Script
Andre DeWeese of Vienna claims handwriting reveals character. The piece urges readers to send a sample of their handwriting to learn traits, noting this method is described elsewhere on the page.
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Andre DeWeese
Vienna
Handwriting Sample Coupon Request From Miss Kay Stewart
A Charleston Gazette notice requests a confidential handwriting analysis based on an attached sample. It describes enclosing ten cents for fifteen cents in stamps, a three-cent stamped self addressed envelope, and a thirteen word pen and ink sample. The notice invites the writer to sign and optionally add a statement about handwriting.
Mathematical Puzzles and Problems booklet offered by Charleston Gazette
The Charleston Gazette Service Bureau advertises a 24 page booklet titled Mathematical Puzzles and Problems containing brain teasers with solutions. Send a coupon with coins or stamps to cover return postage. The notice lists F. M. Kerby and the bureau address in Washington DC.
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Charleston Gazette
Washington Service Bureau
F. M. Kerby
Dept
Charleston Gazette Service Bureau
Thirteenth Street
Washington, DC
Sex No Barrier In Defense Jobs
The plan calls for volunteers without sex distinction for civilian defense work and aims to choose the best qualified. Women will have equal opportunity, with no strict women’s divisions. uniforms will be practical, not ceremonial, with shirts, slacks for outdoors and a short skirt for indoor tasks.
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Washington
T— Uncle Sam
Florence Kerr
F. H. LaGuardia
Democratic
Democratic National Committee
rWomen
Bess Furman
Office of Civilian Defense
Home Defense
Furman
OCD
Tle
Fiddlers and Musicians Contest at White Sulphur Springs
An old time fiddlers contest will be held at 7 20 p m on Tuesday July 1 in the high school at White Sulphur Springs. Open to non professionals, cash prizes from 2 50 to 10 plus merchandise. Proceeds go to the White Sulphur fire department. A square dance follows.
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White Sulphur Springs
AJL
White Sulphur
Britain Surges In Air War As Axis Plans Shift
The Associated Press reports that by mid 1941 Britain has taken the offensive in the air, with Royal Air Force bombers staking daylight strikes on French invasion ports while German raids against England decline. Analysts link Germany and Italy to a revised long war strategy aided by American aid to Britain, signaling a strategic shift as Britain builds up war resources and awaits greater American material aid.
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England
Mons
Norway
France
Germany
Channel
Ivasion
Hitlee
West
Hitler
West Front
Turkey
Berlin-Rome
Britain
Mussolini
U. S
Russia
Miralty
A. V. Alexander
London
Lotus Business Girls Club Outing At City Park
The Lotus Business Girls club held an outing last week at the city park. Members shared entertaining ghost stories, with Miss Dora among participants leading the tales.
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Lotus Business Girls Club
Dora
Nurse Shortage Feared by U S As Surgeons Warn
Washington June 21 An INS report notes a looming nurse shortage endangering civilian safety. Army Navy and Public Health Service Surgeon Generals urge rapid expansion of nursing education and enrollment this summer, with Bryn Mawr College poised to open a program. The statement calls for many women to enter accredited nursing schools now. Names listed appear as part of a local notice or acknowledgment.
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Washington
INS
Army, Navy and
Public Health Service
Bryn Mawr’ College
James C. Mage
Army
Ross T. McIntire
Navy
Thomas Parran
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Charleston
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Associated Press
Atlantic
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Chiron Federal
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