Love and Work Clash in Kansas City Romance
Frances Sherman, daughter of a wealthy Kansas City banker, marries Bill Bond a railroad office worker. Parental disapproval and a quarrel over dinner spark doubts, but reconciliation follows as Frances adapts to a homemaker role while Bill advances in his job. They plan a future together despite lingering tensions with Bill’s mother and Frances’s parents. The chapter ends with an unfinished note from Bill, hinting further conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Sherman
Kansas City
Bill Bond
Bill
Frances
Sherman House
Jefferson
Upey
Mrs. Burdette
Aunt Hatty
Abe
Billy
Frances Wenders
Arling
Fran
Feterson
New York
Sue-Marie
Mather
Guiding Your Child When Time Hangs Heavy
Psychologists note time has many forms and that empty time feels longest to a child. Four year old John suffers in confinement, while parents fear harsher punishments. Short periods of quiet or isolation can be more effective than lengthy confinement, reducing resentment and future harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Houses of Correction
Han
Salvation Army Seeks Piano Loan for Black River Corps
The Salvation Army requested the loan of a piano yesterday for use at their No 2 corps post during special services. Capt. Luther M. Bryara asked those willing to help to contact him. Production and distribution of vegetable oils in China have been placed under government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Luther M. Bryara
China
No Skin Blemishes Choose Black and White Ointment
A vintage advertisement touts Black and White Ointment for pimples and blemishes with claims of over twenty years of use. It promotes a large can and suggests pairing with Black and White Skin Soap for best results, available at all druggists.
Mrs Sheils Hosts Shower For Miss Hollandsworth
Mrs George E Sheils of Mair street entertained at her home Wednesday evening with a shower for Miss Maelee Hollands worth of this city. Her marriage to Mr Jess L Hinkle of Louisville Ky is set for Saturday July 4 at the Baptist Temple. Guests included Elsie Edelman Elizabeth Johnson Leone Groves Frances Fitch Geneieve Fitch Ann Lockwood Catherine Cunningham Helen Blake Ruth Mae Sheils Mrs C C Hollandsworth Oak Hill Mrs Garnet Harvey Berkley Mrs Robert Lester Mrs Leslie Martin Mrs Philip Barkus Mrs Alice Frank Mrs David Hazeltine Mrs Joseph Franc and Mrs A G Matthews jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sheils
Mair Street
Maelee Hollandsworth
Jess L. Hinkle
Louisville
Baptist Temple
Elsie Edelman
Elizabeth Johnson
Leone Groves
Frances Fitch
Geneieve Fitch
Ann Lockwood
Catherine Cunningham
Helen Blake
Ruth MaeSheils
Milk Inspection To Start July 1 In West Virginia
Trained sanitarians will begin statewide milk inspections July 1 under the state health department. Five inspectors will cover eastern panhandle, Ohio river counties, northern panhandle, and several central counties to raise milk quality and reduce disease risk. The program follows standards set since 1928 and aims to enforce grade A labeling and sanitary practices in smaller towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
State Health Department
E. S. Tisdale
W. S. Frame
Martinsburg
Easter Panhandle
Clarenty R. Jo
Parkersburg
Ohio River Countie
William Tebay
Wheeling
Northern Panhandle
J. N. Parker
Clarksburg
Monongalia
Marion
Lewis
Upshur
Barbour
Harrison
Green=brier
Preston
Tisdale
Personal notes from Virginia area residents travel and visits
A compilation of social updates notes guests and travel. Miss Ann Matthews visits relatives on Long Island while Miss Janet Lynn Rust remains hospitalized in Charleston General. Others plan visits to Portsmouth, New York City, Albuquerque, and Texas Centennial, with several patients and ongoing travels across Virginia, Ohio, and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Johnson
Pabelle Johnson Velasquez
Crescent Road
Albuquerque
N. M
Los Angeles
Calif
Virginia Beach
Dress Your Personality Says Norma Shearer in Garden Conversation
Norma Shearer urges variation in wardrobe to avoid style rut and reflect personality. She draws on color theory, garden scenes, and art influences from Renaissance Paris and New York exhibits, noting changes with life events and advising on suitable hues and silhouettes for individual taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Shearer
Paris
van Gogh
New York
Jeanette MacDonald
the Gazette
Local Social Notes From Page Streets And Visits
Hospital patient recuperating after major operation at Brooks street McMillan hospital. Miss Hilda Thumm visiting her brother the Rev G W Thumm at Friendly. Mrs Ora B Vineyard Miss Julia Ann Vineyard and Mr Richard Vineyard of Spencer spent yesterday at Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HK. French
Brooks Street
McMillan Hospital
Hilda Thumm
Crescent Road
Rev
G. W. Thumm
Friendly
Ora B. Vineyard
Julia Ann Vineyard
Richard Vineyard
Spencer
Charleston
Miss Pauline McCormack Honored at Birthday Party
Miss Pauline McCormack was honored at a surprise birthday party Monday afternoon by her parents Mr and Mrs John McCormack. Guests included numerous local young women and families. The party followed a visit by Mr and Mrs R S Martin and Miss Betty Martin to the Mammoth caverns near Harrisonburg Virginia during a Shenandoah valley trip this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline McCormack
John McCommack
Harry Stultz
Helen Lee Hill
Dona Jo Keller
Opal Hawkins
Virginia Patterson
Thelma Goode
Jacqueline Hill
Helen Stewart
Ansetts Jones
Phyllis Hundley
Helen Harrison
Doris Frazier
Janice Hill Bradley
Anita Kelling
Ruby Stewart
Mary Supples
Frances Withrow
Marsgaret
Sue Radford
Verda Carte
Nancy Carol Radford
Betty Sheets
Carte Carte
Iois Jean Harrison
Freda Mae Crowder
Elizabeth Hundley
Irene Hundley
Betty Lee Pettry
Marie MccCommack
Patricia Ann MecCommack
Martin
Betty Martin
Maasanulien Caverns
Harrisonburg
Shenandosh Valley
Carder Child Honored With Birthday Party
Mrs. G. R. Carder marked her daughter Sue Carder’s first birth anniversary with a small afternoon party at their Maryland avenue home. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Fults, Mrs. Hazel Frame, Mrs. Marie Wallace, and numerous Cards guests such as Miss Bonnie Dean Hurt, Miss Joan Fultz, Miss Patricia Frame, Miss Virginia Wallace, Miss Jean Falty, Miss June Carder, Miss Vera Mac Wallace, Miss Margaret Barrett, Master Richard Frame, Master Thomas Proctor Carter, Mrs. G. A. Pauline, Mrs. Hershey Hunt, and Mrs. Ira Carder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Carder
Sue Carder
Maryland Avenue
Carder
Charles Fults
Hazel Frame
Marie Wallace
Bonnie Dean Hurt
Joan Fultz
Patricia Frame
Virginia Wallace
Jean Falty
June Carder
Vera Mac Wallace
Margaret Barrett
Connie Carder
Richard Frame
Thomas Proctor Carter
G. A. Pauline
Hershey Hunt
Ira Carder
40 and Midsummer Dance Will Be Tonight
The 40 and 8 club conducts a midsummer dance at the American Legion hall room at Hale Street from ten to one. Barry Pete and his southern ensemble will provide music for dancing. Admittance is by invitation only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Hale Street
Barry Petee
Charleston Class of 1915 Sponsors Its Reunion
The Charleston big school class of 1915 held a reunion Wednesday afternoon at the Four-H swimming pool. Attendees included many named family and local residents, with notes of upcoming travels and visits to relatives in New York, Montreal, and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bart Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Ernest Fisher
Anna Marie Fisher
Robert Price
James McIntyre
RB. L. Ohlinger
Alice Qhlinger
Donally Morris
Buckner Morris
William Morris
R. J. Gorman
J. H. Francis
William Francis
Chester Ray
John Ray
Carl Calmey
J. C. Anderson
James Anderson
Pela Martha Kutz Weds Mr. Crockett
Mrs Chauncey Franklin Kutz of Nallen announces the marriage of her daughter Pela Martha Kutz to Samuel Barnes Crockett of Bluefield son of H W Crockett of Miami Fla The ring ceremony was read by Rev Joseph B Overmeyer at the First Presbyterian church Bluefield The bride wore a luggage brown chiffon crepe suit with brown and white accessories The attendants were Esther F Kutz and Mile lard Gilmore The Crockett couple plan a motor trip south after the ceremony Mrs Tusca Morris returned to Fairmont after visiting her sister Bourges G Young in Virginia reel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Franklin Kutz
Nallen
Pela Martha Kutz
Samuel Barnes Crockett
Bluefield
H. W. Crockett
Miami
Fla
Joseph B. Overmeyer
First Presbyterian Church
Esther F. Kutz
Mallen
Milelard Gilmore
Bluefield Supply Company
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Bills
Gaaetiey
Mrs. Sheils
Ann Matthews
B. E. Matthews
Virginia Street
Clarence B. Peck
Cc. B. Peck, Jr
Long Island
Janet Lynn Rust
Central Avenue
Charleston General Hospital
Clark P. Pharr, Jr
Lee Street
L. A. Petty
Agnes Noyes
John Grymes
Portsmouth
Mary Howard Warne
Point Pleasant
Lewis Summers
Charles Mann Payton
Ira
Teays
Massanutten Caverns
Virginia
Mrs. C. S. Corden
Lewis Street
Weston
Robert Kayler
C. E. Kayler
Ohio Avenue
Kenawha Valley Hospital
H. Cogan
Lily Street
The
Mountain State Hos
Norma Shearer
California
Gilly
Zema
Pital
WCHS
Paton Oa Eanawha
Carl Bradsher
Bradsher
White Sulphur Springs
Greenbrier
Ar. W. &. Shepherd
Harvey Davis
J. Henry Francis
Montreal
Canada
England
Pela
Martha Kutz
Mr. Crockett
Bluefield Church
THREE
ARS Baits
Aera
Tye
Gladys Swarthout
Europe
America
Philp Martynle
Buadey
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