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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1950

Page

3

Why Grow Old? Eating At Regular Times Health Lesson

A 1950 piece discusses diet psychology from The Psychology of Diet and Nutrition. It argues regular meals aid health, explains hunger appetite and habit as determinants of eating, and notes fatigue from long gaps. It highlights how appetite can rise with habit and the importance of distributing meals.

Lowell S. Selling M. D Mary Anne S. Ferraro M. S W. W. Norton and Co Avachimants Baen Tay iCopyright

Fix It Yourself Tile Cleaning And Mortar Repair Tips

Cleaning guidance for bathroom and kitchen tile using soap and water, cautions against abrasive powders, and instructions for stubborn stains with diluted hydrochloric acid. Mortar cleaning and replacement steps included, plus fresh mortar mix. ends with a list of marriage applications and names.

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In Federal District Court

Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday in the Federal District Court. Hugh Norman Allen of Hinton, a railroad engineman, lists liabilities of 2852.63 and assets of 556.90. Edith Hailey Jones, Belle, a glass worker, lists liabilities of 984.48 and assets of 40.00.

Federal District Court Hugh Norman Allen Hinton Edith Hailey Jones Belle

Dorothy Dix on life stages and lasting joy across ages

Dorothy Dix argues youth is not the sole joy of life, as fulfillment shifts with each decade. She recalls adolescence, middle age, and fifties as distinct sources of pleasure, warning against fearing old age and urging a philosophy that savoring life brings true contentment.

Dorothy Dix

Wallace Varney Nominated as Williamson Postmaster

President Truman nominated Wallace J. Varney for Williamson West Virginia postmaster and sent to the Senate another nomination of E. A. McBray for Thorpe West Virginia postmaster, with announcement from Washington.

Wallace Varney Williamson Washington Truman Wallace J. Varney al Williamson W. Va Senate E. A. McBray Thorpe

Laura Wheeler Pattern 641 Crochet and Knitting

Laura Wheeler improves crochet and knitting with charts directions and photos. Send twenty cents for pattern 641 to Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept New York. Includes ideas for housewords personal accessories and a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with illustrations and a free pattern.

Laura Wheeler Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Anne Anne Adama Pattern Dept West 17Th St N. Y Anne Adams Bath

Court Rejects Injuries Claim

The Court of Claims denied a $5,000 claim by Adam Hamilton for injuries and auto damage after a break on a state road. Judge James Cann ruled fog reduced vision and Hamilton contributed by lack of caution, noting he should have proceeded carefully. Seth Hildreth sought approval for a $10,000 award for his son Richard Wayne Hildreth’s death in a Dec 27, 1948 ice crash on State Route 73, alleging drilling by Road Commission workers caused winter ice by draining a spring.

Court of Claims Adam Hamilton Kanawha County Hamilton James Cann Seth Hildreth Morgantown Richard Wayne Hildreth Hildreth Fairmont Road Commission

Burglars Take Cash Register From Two Charleston Stores

City police report a $200 cash register missing from Capitol City Body Works at 412 Tennessee Ave after a Thursday night burglary. Entry at Apex Glass Co. at Central and Hunts was via forced front doors with nothing else reported stolen.

Charleston Capitol City Body Works Tennessee Av Apex Glass ‘Co Central Huntevs

Woman Wins Prize At Flower Exhibit

Mrs. Robert W. Elaine won first prize at a Spring Hill Garden Club floral exhibit held after a buffet dinner at Mrs. Shevy Schultz’s Spring Hill home. Corsages were prepared by Mrs. Blaine and Mrs. Lake Hanshaw, with Mrs. Harold Turner assisting the hostess.

Robert W. Elaine Spring Hill Morris J. H. Reed EB. Carcoll Rollin Hinton W. O. Casto Hanshaw Turner J. W. Pawl Ikes C. €. Whittington B. M. Higginbotham Lovell Lanham

Three Democrats File For Constable Office

Kanawha County records show three Democratic candidates filing for constable posts. Ivan Turner of St Albans seeks Jefferson District, Leonard Raines of Reed runs in Maldon District, and Laidley Baldwin of Alum Creek competes in Washington District.

Kanawha County Ivan Turner St. Albans Jefferson Dist Leonard Raines Reed Malden Dist Laidley Baldwin Alum Creek Washington Dist

Aid Pledged by Montrose Lodge for Manitoba Flood Relief

Montrose Rebekah Lodge No. 287 donated as part of a 310000 dollar nationwide fund led by Edward M. Sharpe for flood relief in Manitoba Canada. The lodge will elect officers at a meeting at 10 p.m. Thursday.

Montrose Rebekah Lodge No. 287 Rebekahs Odd Fellows Edward M. Sharpe Manitoba Canada

Portrait Proof Payment Question Puzzles Reader

A reader asks if any legitimate portrait agency asks full payment at the time of proof and then mails the finished portrait. The inquiry questions payment timing and delivery practice.

Jolly

Weather Forecast Update for period ending Saturday evening

The Weather Bureau predicts warmer temperatures from Maine to the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico regions. Hot humid air will bring a sticky spell this summer with winds from the Gulf signaling sultry periods. Northerly winds will condition the country as showers and thunderstorms form in affected areas per the forecast map.

Wey Weather Bureau Maine Caribbean Gulf of Mexico Gulf Tarecast

Jolly Twelve Club Meets In Mrs Rollins Home

The Jolly Twelve Club will gather tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Naomi Rollins home 910 Morris Street to arrange plans for a July 4 picnic and related activities.

Jolly Twelve Naomi Rollins Morris St

Birth Announcements Stir Charleston Area Families

Birth notices from Charteston General and surrounding towns list numerous parents and locations including Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Burgess in Chasgleston and June dates. Other entries name Me and Mrs. Dine Parsons Olcott Kentucky, and Edward Toler Quin cy, with multiple June births across Dunbar, St Albans, Charleston and nearby communities.

Charteston General Bor Leonard Burgess RFD Chasgleston Dine Parsons Olcott Ky Bo George W. Witens Fidener Av Dunbar Gin Homer E Hall Silts Permeylvania Grace Clinic Chelyai Gini Edward Toler Quincy Bikih Harley Ferrell Blue An Boyvie Homer Agee Glas Citie Atos Sterling Ray Dismond Herbert Thomas Memorial Henry Coxneton Murad St. Albans Une Dorsey E. McCornl Asd St Asd St. Dunbar, June 13. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Creech St. Albins Boyd R. Thornton Hoca Vernon Seguin Kenna Drive Giri Mer Louver Gritticn Scuch Charleston Jennings Warate New Wyoming St Dune Gartisid W. Wheeler Alan Creek Ig Ao James W. Adkins Wao Pennsylvania F. James H. Saggatt Clea’ H. Harvey Spring Hall Halph V. Maan South Charleston Gisly Randall ”. Trowuriay Lox Southarleston George Rinck Minate c J. Bishop Ulm Charleston London Heights Worrest B. Wollman St. St Fies Fane Broad St Will Coal Fork Hpaes Ry Aerate Eed Edward G. Holstein St. Allans Ruffener Hotel Rovert Gandee, Jr Winfield Francis L. Bawea Baush Charlescon

Bake Sale Planned by Circle No. 1 at McClung Morgan's

Mrs L K Lang leads bake sale arrangements at McClung and Morgan's department store at 10 a m today under Circle No 1 of First Methodist Church South Charleston.

L. K. Lang Enarge McClung An Morgan's Department Store Circle No. 1 First Methodist Church of South Charleston

Civitan talk outlines two day park project and Coonskin plan

Paul R. Anderson of Anderson's Inc spoke to Civitan Club at the Daniel Boone Hotel about Operation Coonskin a two day park project to be built next week with an air photo showing site progress. He noted road contracting in the area has improved over 23 years and discussed the Kanawha Airport work while Albert Good urged support for Goodwill Industries aiding employment for physically handicapped persons.

Ciitans Anderson Coonskin Civitan Club Daniel Boone Hotel Paul R. Anderson Anderson's, Inc Tedy Kanawha Albert F. Good

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