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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
4
The article stresses the need for a varied fruit and vegetable diet to supply minerals and vitamins, with two daily servings of fruit and one serving of vegetables besides potatoes. It notes high iron and vitamin content in eggs and cheese, details on preparation for children, and the role of meat as a protein source.
The article notes liver and kidneys are rich in vitamins B and minerals that aid hemoglobin formation and prevent anemia. It cautions against regular use for young children, recommending liver only after more essential foods and suggesting a weekly serving.
Scientists state blood heated by excitement is unfit for transfusion and a nourished infant needs a calm, peaceful mother. Irritation can transfer to the child, producing a fretful infant, while cheerfulness transmitted through nursing strengthens the baby and may shape character from birth.
Washington June 27 The senate today unanimously confirmed Harlan F Stone as the twelfth chief justice of the United States to succeed Chief Justice Hughes who resigned effective Tuesday The confirmation was by voice vote with no objections heard
Mrs. Z W Javins of Nitro is ill prompting Mr. and Mrs. Javins to cancel the open house planned for tomorrow celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania twenty young women age 18 to 24 pump gas check oil and clean windshields at two uptown stations after the owner lost 24 male workers to the war effort. The attendants must be passable in appearance and able to take a joke. The women handle the day shift and may later learn car lubrication and tire changes.
Kanawha County Selective Service Board No. 4 ordered 26 registrants to report for induction in Huntington on July 1. One volunteer Vernon Eggleston of Glenray was included. others listed by name and order numbers range from 68 to 1 043, with multiple towns represented including Glasgow and Decota.
Mrs Perkins was installed president of the White Shrine patrol Thursday night at Wrens Nest by Miss Margaret Lewis. Other officers include Mrs Charles Davins vice president Miss Margaret Cummins secretary treasurer and Mrs Monte Kennedy organist. Present were numerous Mesdames and Messrs including Harry Adams Dale Johnson Harry Davidson Wesley Best Chase Loury F W Dixon Roy Smith George Meffley L I O'Dell Rex Pruden and J B Jones among others.
A new weekly feature in Charleston Gazette delivers up to date scientific developments in child health. Readers are urged to clip articles for reference and to check next Saturday’s issue for continuing coverage.
A columnist argues quarrelsome behavior stems from parental influence and hot weather. Parents can reduce friction by cooperative summer plans sharing child care, with older children guided on group trips and toddlers by different caregivers.
Former President Herbert Hoover announced a national broadcast over NBC Red tomorrow between 10:30 and 11:15 p m EDT. He will speak from Chicago about the war situation and reasons the United States should stay out of the war, citing events since Germany invaded Russia.
Former Guy John J. Cornwell and his wife invite friends to call Sunday to help observe their golden wedding anniversary. The observance is informal with no formal celebration. The event is moved a day ahead due to the governor now serving as general counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and a veteran newspaper publisher.
An instructional note argues that fear hinders infant growth and that children learn through experience. It emphasizes a mother's attitude shaping the child, advising to avoid teaching fear of dark rooms and dangers, so a child can sleep independently.
The government intervened to prevent a strike by 6000 to 9000 Sperry Gyroscope workers over a 20 percent wage rise and seniority rights. Federal conciliator A J Barnhard met with both sides as ground breaking for a new 26 acre plant in North Hempstead, L I is planned to meet defense needs and employ about 7000.
Applications for marriage licenses were filed yesterday by John William Heimagler, 33, of 1715 Quarrier Street and Annabelle C Dadisman, 28, of 2030 Kanawha Park Way. Also listed are William Roach Keller, 24, of 321 22nd Street and Mary Elizabeth Riffe, 24, of 200 27th Street.
A sequence of properties changes hands across Charleston Kanawha City South Charleston Poca and surrounding districts. Transfers include lots on Main Street Bridgeport Spring branch Briar Creek and Tupper Creek as well as mineral interests and dower rights involving numerous named spouses and trustees. Local filings note transfers to Howard Fister BD PF Jackson and others with parcels in Holly Hunt Heights Hallywood manor Union district Kanawha City and Dunbar.
Lieutenant Commander Robert M. Peacher told a navy court of inquiry that an explosion on the O-9 might have occurred inside the boat before it sank near Portsmouth New Hampshire with 33 men lost. He noted “1001 things may have happened” and cited recommissioning costs around 400,000 as close to the original price.
A Sutton Nebraska couple faced a tangled marriage license case in Judge Griess’s court. Groom Martin J. Griess 22 and bride Esther Griess 23 were connected to the Griess family with multiple listed relatives and witnesses Taletha Griess and Jacob Griess.
The reader is presented with a batch of quiz questions covering geography history and general knowledge. Topics include a Negro republic in Africa first English settlement in America a quotation missing word Skismet the 1940 Democratic National Convention city chief of American Samoa the California Arizona border river furniture without backs and a famed quote about life and country plus pigment colors.
A compact aphorism notes that mankind is not united to err but to error, reflecting on human fallibility and collective missteps in judgment and action. The line emphasizes inherent imperfection over deliberate misjudgment.
Chicago reports that blind pianist Alee Templeton became a United States citizen along with about 150 others. He said the moment was a thrill as he awaits his second birthday on the Fourth of July. Templeton had come from Cardiff Wales six years ago and was married to Juliette Vaiani.
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