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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
24
The column promotes Scotch tape booklets from Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co., touts Toastmaster toasters, and praises Pepsi Cola as a cost saver. It highlights Simoniz polishes for floors and furniture, urging readers to buy and use these household aids.
An old style advertisement copy promotes TAMPAX sanitary protection for planning vacations and avoiding do not hive days while swimming and wearing form fitting outfits. It also touts SANI-FLUSH toilet cleaner as a chemical disinfectant that removes stains and germs, eliminates odors, and leaves a clean film with two sizes.
A reflective piece cheers modern scheduled airlines in the United States. It notes businessmen leading faster travel, contrasts air travel with long previous journeys, and envisions travelers with families and vacationers enjoying swift, comfortable flights.
An old advertisement promotes DR Scholl's Foot Balm for foot relief and odor control during Foot Comfort Week, alongside Schlitz Beer touted as the preferred beverage for men. It urges readers to visit drug stores, department stores, and counters to try the products and improve hospitality at home.
A brisk advertorial urges immediate action against moth damage with Expello High E stainless spray containing DDT. It claims effectiveness against moths and other pests and promotes Expello Crystals for drawers and storage chests. The copy mentions availability at drug, department, hardware and grocery stores and touts a sweet smell after airing.
Miss Martha Stewart daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melville Stewart of Staunton Avenue married Mr. James Joseph Jameson son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jameson of Fremont Ohio yesterday afternoon at Christ Church Methodist. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Joseph Clare Hoffman with music by Charles Grey. The bride wore a Palm Beach suit and veil, carried a colonial bouquet, and was given in marriage by her father. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. H. M. Stewart and other relatives from Glendale Morgantown Roanoke and Findlay. The couple, both graduates of Ohio State University, plan a southern wedding trip.
Miss Patricia Jean Diddle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Diddle of Maxwell Street, will marry Mr James Earls Whitaker of Chattanooga Tennessee. The couple announced at a luncheon. both bring music degrees and affiliations with Phi Beta and Sigma Chi. Grace Virginia Williams of Marlinton will wed Joel Warren D Sharpenberg of Morgantown with ceremony at Martinton Presbyterian Church. The notices list families, colleges, and social affiliations of the engaged and marrying couples.
Mr and Mrs C E Cox of Watts announce the June 13 marriage of their daughter Ruth Devonah Christy to John H Brown son of Mr and Mrs Henry M Brown of Lookout Rev J B Overmyer officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs H S Richardson The bride wore a flowered jersey frock with black and white accessories and an orchid corsage.
A cosmetic pitch touts NEW SANOLITE ASTRIN GENT DREAM promising a youthful look by temporarily firming skin and fading fine lines. It claims smooth application leaving skin and neck firmer and a powdery base for a soft, radiant finish offered at counters nationwide.
The Lake Chaweva club hosts a one day summer water carnival on Friday July 4 for members and guests. Events begin 10 am with switch boat racing swimming fly and pair-wasting contests and art lessons. Games afternoon highlight an East West softball game. Barbecue at 5 pm followed by a dance at 7 pm with music from Bob Rote and his orchestra.
Mrs Clifford Lantz entertained with a Thursday tea at her St Albans home in compliment to Mrs W S McKenzie who is moving to Ohio. About eighty guests called during the afternoon and were greeted at the door by Mrs C J Pearson. Guests were invited into the dining room where several ladies assisted with serving.
Mrs. W. F. Vellines III, the former Miss Nance Miller, was the honor guest at a Gamma Tau Gamma sorority shower on Franklin Ave. Misses Betty Green, Betty Lee Field, Sue Canterbury, Gerry Chatterton, Ruth Godby and others attended. Tea table featured red roses in a silver bowl with candlelit silver holders.
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