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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1958
Page
3
Andy delivers a complete fifteen volume set of Compton's Pictured Encyclopedia to John, marking a notable exchange. The act highlights enduring curiosity and educational exchange within the Plains Woods community.
Dennis the Menace explains bison types, noting plains and woodland sub species. He details size, horn shape, color variations, and interbreeding between woodland and plains bison. The article covers historic numbers, conservation efforts by Canada and the United States, and mentions a Cheyenne robe of white bison.
Richmond based Federal Reserve Bank reports sales of major department stores in its 11-city area fell 13 percent last week versus the 1957 period, with dollar volume down 21 percent. Four week totals show a 1 percent decline and year to date sales are down four percent. Figures cover West Virginia Maryland Virginia North and South Carolina and the District of Columbia.
Algiers outlines TV coverage of Bastille Day on July 14 across the Mediterranean to the French home network. A specially fitted plane will relay signals from Algiers over the sea to Marseille about 500 miles away.
Drive safety tips urge motorists to chew gum to relieve strain and stay alert behind the wheel. The message promotes chewing any brand of gum to help reduce jitters and drowsiness for safer driving.
Five Greyhound bus drivers from Charleston were honored by their company for accident free mileage. C. L. Stilwell Edwin C. Yost John C. Immels J. L. McHenry and Edsel L. Morris received safety award certificates uniform emblems and cash prizes. Yost logged 630000 accident free miles in ten years and earned a gold watch.
James B Kaiser plant supervisor for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co in the Charleston district has retired after 42 years of service A banquet at Humphreys Pine Room drew 110 attendees Kaiser received a life membership in the Telephone Pioneers of America for workers with 21 years or more in the industry
State Banking Commissioner Donald L. Taylor issued a Friday call for a report on the condition of 108 state chartered banks and trust companies in West Virginia as of the close of business June 23. The request seeks a detailed financial status, including earnings, assets and liabilities, from each institution.
An advertisement promotes Wrigley Spearmint Gum with a call to chew while driving. It highlights refreshing flavor and real chewing enjoyment, aiming to associate the product with liveliness and taste. The copy presents a lifestyle tip tied to ongoing activity.
Droodles by Roger Price notes an exhibition and auction of original oil paintings by Mrs. Schwine at the Big Ace Bar and Grill on West 38th Street. The piece jokes about artistic comparisons to Rembrandt and Dali, and mentions a buyer who acquired 15 self portraits from an anonymous seller.
Exclusive stories feature Don Hoak and major leaguers, printed on the back of a free autographed action photo included in Kahn’s Wieners packages. The ad touts Flavor-Pak sliced luncheon meats and half-pound packages, claiming more slices and flavor in every pack.
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