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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1940

Page

4

Fight On Frenchmen urged by Churchill against German terms

Churchill appealed to Frenchmen to aid Britain in resisting German armistice terms. He warned Bordeaux terms threaten France and its empire, urged unity and continued resistance, and said British victory offers the only hope for France’s restoration and freedom.

Eqndon Winston Curchill Germany France Aberty Churchill Iberaton Boratx Britain Bordeaux

England Claims Big War Gains Amid Luftwaffe Raids

The report says England and Belgium face German propaganda while Allied forces claim sweeping victories. It notes more than 206000 prisoners taken in Lorraine and 260 Slanes seized on air fields, with four French submarines captured at Le Havre. Air raids on England targeted facilities along the Phames and Humber rivers.

Dienst - Aus Deutschland England Shane Italy France High Command Atso Lorraine Volues le Havre Bellingham Northumberland

New Books Arrive at Public Library

Library adds a week of acquisitions across reference non fiction and fantasy, including Gin Collecting and America's Garden Book by Louise Bush Brown Rexford Newcomb Public Control of Business and I Married Adventure by Ruth Brindle and Osa Johnson plus novels such as The Delectable Country by Leland Baldwin and Four Short Novels by Martin Hare.

Kanawha County Edward Chapel America Louise James Bush-Brown Kentucky Rexford Newcomb Joseph Alsop Robert Kintner Harlan Fiske Stone Mauritz Hallgren Margaret S. Ernst Farmer and Hester Philip Kerby Dun Ube Erskine Caldwell Mars Garet Bourke-White Ruth Brindle Osa Johnson Paris Janet Fionner

Obituaries of Roy Kent Jr and multiple local residents

Obituary notices list Roy Kent Jr who drowned in the river near Brushter with services at Casto-Willien mutlugry. Burials planned in Spring Hall and Dunn The body removal from Sarrett and Wynns mortuary at Belle to the home of Mrs Edith Janky in Hansford. Surviving family details and funeral plans for many local residents follow.

Roy Kent, Jr Roy Kent Dube Owas Brushter Dpm Rev Longley Spring Hall Cemetery Gertrude Stewart Reynolds Street Baptist Church Pratt H. E. Crowser Dunn Cemetery Sarrett and Wynns Belle Edith Janky Hansford Irvin. Stewart Chiristine Vaneaul Jack Earl Jenkins Bownemont Elk River Birch Run Raymond King J. F. Amey Carl Chapman King Cemetery Rone Ja Jenkins James Widen Roy Mollie Glenn Glada Nicholas Alla Samptes Opal Jenkins Pear Graham Elmer Golden Browning W. M. McKinney Chelyan Baptist Church St. Albans Chelyan Cemetery Leonard Browning Lravenia Bragg Leavening Brage Harvison Ness Tendue T L. Haramar Hardmar Hardmar Fortuny Clay Bird Clara Brage Harrison Neilie Davis Cabin Greek Nina Jarvis Mabel Bragg Dayton, O Marvin and Hewset Jirma Orville Robert Dayton Richard Wisconsin Hannah Hays Hannah Angeeline C. B. Morris Ansted Morris Thomas Mortuary George W. Adams G. H. Farmer West Lake Cemetery Philip Crane Samuel Holcomb Betty Gillespie Virginia Hays The

Neely and Dawson Endorse JP Reforms Amid Debate

Neely and Dawson voiced support for a JP reform measure that would replace magistrates with a perambulating summary system. The mayor avoided discussing the short ballot and budget amendments during a Moose convention speech in Bhue field. Danaan departs tonight for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia and will skip the local meeting.

Dawson Plonmalee Justices of the Peace Bhue+field

British Declare Nazi Battleship Damaged in Combat Action

British report indicates the German battleship Scharnhorst was hit by a torpedo and aircraft attack after a clash on June 13. A destroyer was struck an hour later, while coastal command planes and escort destroyers continued to press the engagement, despite heavy Luftwaffe opposition. Motorcyclists Austin noted a surge in hill climb enthusiasm, with many women competing with men in the trials.

Ain Arm Scharnhorst Andee Royal Air Pare Coastal Command Messerschmidt Fightig Coastal Command

Condemned Man Awaits Hanging in West Virginia Penitentiary

Byzantine Hartman, 28, sits in murderers row awaiting execution after a judge sentenced him for the April 14 slaying of Deputy Sheriff Wilbur Grubb. Warden Leo Callison expects to set the exact time later, with no clemency sought. Hartman has had two psychiatrists visit and will be moved from murderers row in the coming days.

Moundsville Byzantine Hartman Leo Callison West Virginia Buckhannoman Murderers' Row Hall Haltman Wilbur Grubb Upshur Tross Keyser Hartman Callison Clarence M. Stone Raymond Styres John F. Brown Upeshur Wold

MacCorkle Paving To Start July 1 In City Plan

City to begin MacCorkle avenue paving on July 1 with four lanes of concrete 2100 feet long. PWA will fund 14440 and railroad adds 5000. the city covers 7550. Sodium vapor lighting debated as too costly now, postponed to 1947 when bonds are issued. Awaiting written PWA confirmation on extension and bridge road project.

BWA MacCorkle Avenue McHugh Dawson PWA

Do You Have It Personality Packet Offered by Gazette

An advertising notice promotes The Personality Packet from The Charleston Gazette Washington Service Bureau. It lists booklets on health general rules, conduct and decorum, etiquette and social relations, with a coupon to mail 25 cents for postage to KF M. Kerby Dept PP-2 Washington DC.

Charleston Gazette Washington Service Bureau Dwralth Bank KF. M. Kerby Thirteenth Street Washington, D.C

Heavy buying trend seen as supply lines hedge against war delays

New York reports a rising urge among industrial and commercial buyers to stockpile to guard against delivery delays from wartime rearmament. Factory stockpiles and warehouse inventories swell across sectors, while the National Association of Purchasing Agents notes demand driven by anticipated faster deliveries and protection of manufacturing schedules amid war news. The stock market shows resilience, reinforcing optimism about a sustained postwar expansion driven by arms programs.

New York National Association of Purchasing Agents Iui Association

Italians On Mark To Enter Frarce

Italian positions in the Alps face stiff resistance from French forces as Mussolini weighs a response to Savoy and Nice. Reports say Italian forces laomg to align with France while halting offensives elsewhere. Mussolini’s presence at talks remains uncertain. Marshal Badoglio expected with a high‑level Italian delegation.

Mark Italy Savoy Hauss Nice Mussolini Wold Ouce Wuon Mussolini Hitler Goemin

Fate of French Possessions in World War II Context

French overseas empire fate drew global concern as Britain held the French fleet but faced supply and compatibility issues. Analysts warned German or Italian crews could repurpose French naval gear, while British industry would struggle to sustain operations. Britain proposed a temporary refuge behind its sea power for colonial assets.

Associated Press France Britain England Industriat Frovce Europe Ryde Park N. Y Lins Germany Roosevelt U. S Hyde Park Hitler Mussolini House of Representatives Washington Mr. Roosevelt Hudson Valley Harold R. Stark Western Hemisphere Atlantic Great Britain Italy Pacific America Japan Congress Admiral Stark House Naval Affairs Committee James Forrestal Dillon, Read and Company Forrestal National Defense White Hous All-American Trading Corporation North South America Hyde Park Village

Allied Fleet Fends Off Italian Air Attacks at Alexandria

At Alexandria Egypt June 22 Allied anti aircraft guns of the British and French fleets repelled four Italian raids. Bombers were shot down and coastal batteries joined the defense as bombs fell in the harbor and along the waterfront. Two killed and 23 injured including two Italians.

Alexandria Egypt Italy Mediterranean Cor Operative Ltalue Juutt Somaliland Malta Franr Syria Haseen Tobruk Fallian Libya

Assessor Extends Deadline for Personal Property Returns

The assessor will again accept individual tangible personal property returns tomorrow and Tuesday despite the filing deadline. Assessor J H Abbot warns of a five percent forfeiture for five years for unreported values and notes state law allows collection through courts. Thousands are collected yearly in penalties from heirs of deceased persons for failing to report assets.

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VocAg Work Yields $221,681 to Boys

The 3,162 boys in West Wire Amna high schools completed vocational agriculture work in 1928 39 earning 221 18 93 profit. Inka M Lowe Charleston state supervisor said the boys logged 31 011 hours producing 6062 enterprises for total returns of 4557 75 while production costs reached 22 875 82.

West Wire Amna Inka M Lowe Charleston

Kanawha County Wool To Be Sold At Spencer Pool

Kanawha county wool raised by 21 sheepmen totaling 67 fleeces and about 2484 pounds will be sold at Spencer pool on Thursday and Friday. County agent T H Mee Govan urged consignors to deliver in good condition by 9:00 am to permit timely grading.

Kanawha County Spencer T. H. Mee Govan Joire Gavran

Sparrow Hotel Preserved in Wartime Kyoto Legend

In Kyoto amid war restrictions the Kagimete family kept a famed sparrow over 200 years, sheltering it in a nesty house now famed for gourds on ceilings. The bird returned with a family, nesting in a board and a well, with gourds donated by notable Japanese families decorating the ceilings.

Apite Kyoto Dapan Kagimete

Marmet Man Killed at Coal Dock Accident

Richard Denver Gaylor, 26, of Marmet, died after his head struck an overhead trestle while operating a bulldozer at a coal dock one mile east of Marmet. Coroner Dr. C. F. Sayre ruled the cause as fractured skull and internal injuries. Survived by wife Grace, a son Richard, parents Hansford and Mrs. Gaylor of Maiden, and four sisters. Body sent to Pryor mortuary, East Bank.

Richard Denver Gaylor Marmet Mamet C. F. Sayre Gaylor Grace Gaylor Richard Hansford Gaylor Maiden Orville Holstein Dana Brown Eugenia Gaylor Eller Gaylor Pryor Mortuary East Bank

Blackberry Summer Weather Grips Charleston After Cool Spell

Unseasonal coolness marked the start of summer with the tide of blackberry summer in Charleston as temperatures lingered near 46 degrees overnight and rose to 76 in a sunny afternoon. Forecasters said readings would dip again into the 40s by morning after a 66 degree nine o’clock reading.

Charleston Virginias

World’s Tonic touted as relief for constipation sufferers

A testimonial is printed for World’s Tonic claiming it relieves constipation and related ailments. The narrator cites personal improvement after two weeks, noting better digestion, sleep, appetite, and energy. Cohen's Drug Store in Charleston, W VA sells the product and offers inquiries without obligation.

Cohen's Summers St Charleston Will

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