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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1952

Page

12

Garrett Enthused Over Sincere Bride-to-Be in Indiana

Kanawha County resident Garrett, 49, sought a sincere wife and selected Ettie Crosbie of Elkhart after correspondence with 3,000 women. The couple planned a possible marriage license, with Crosbie visiting West Virginia and weighing a move. Crosbie, early 30s, is a widow with two children. they met via a wife-hunting ad inspired by a Groucho Marx TV bit.

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New Du Pont Discovery Seven-ite Auto Coating

Du Pont introduces Seven-ite a protective auto coating that fights seven causes of dulling including traffic film sun chalking exhaust gases rain sleet salt air and road chemicals. The crystal bright finish promises faster results and brighter shine than before sold at local dealers STRADEMARK

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Man Advertises for Wife Through Indiana Paper

Jesse Garrett of Kanawha County touted a $28 000 ad in an Indiana paper seeking a wife. He met Mrs Ette Crosbie a widow who impressed him with her sincerity though their wedding plans remain unsettled. Readers sent about 3000 letters from across the United States and abroad including a Kentucky racehorse widow and a Hollywood actress.

Jesse Garrett Kanawha Countian Indiana Ette Crosbie Garrett United States Kentucky Union Canada Mexico Germany England Pye

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