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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1949

Page

10

City Opens New Playground in South Charleston

South Charleston plans a grand opening for a seventh city playground, Ralph Bunche, in Spring Hill, with a 10:30 a.m. ceremony presided by Mrs. BE. Forris. The event features a water play area, B slide, and courts for horse shoes, paddle tennis, softball, baseball, and volleyball, plus tables for evening picnics.

The Charleston Gazette South Charleston BE. Forris Ralph Bunche Spring Hill Eisner ‘Randolph Blaine Jones Mary Helen “Galzerano Oakes

Man narrowly escapes death in auto crash in Ohio

A 25-year-old salesman Richard M. Handler of Steubenville narrowly escaped serious injuries when his car collided head on with a tractor trailer on State Route 61 near Oak Hill. Police say dust blinded him during an attempted pass. he was admitted for observation and bruises as his car was demolished. A separate note mentions North American asters.

Steubenville, C State Rt. 61 Oak Hill Cyr. F. BE Springer Richard M. Handler Alsco Products Co Handler

First submarine cable link between Key West and Havana

In 1924 the first conversation over a sea cable connected Key West Florida to Havana Cuba over a 215 mile route.

Bavana Key West Fiorida Havana Cuba

Hanes GIVVIES Shorts and Shirts Promotion

Ad copy promotes Hanes GIVVIES underwear and shorts with details on fabrics and colors. Mentions shirts at 95 cents, 91.25 price point for shorts, and features like seamless seat, gripper-front, elastic-side, and sun and tub fastness. Highlights patented bid-out design and advertised unbeatable values.

Hanes

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