Double Chins and Dandelions in Garden Exercise
A 1930s guide explains gardening as physical exertion and its effects on figure. It warns bending over beds can cause double chins and poor posture, suggesting posture and torso exercises, plus routines to flatten the waist and strengthen back muscles. It also covers abdominal firming after pregnancy with girdle use and specific workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Whelan
20Th Century- Fox
Agurs
Todgy
Miss Leeds
Club Sets Benefit Red Cross Dance at Crescent Road
Shirly Woodware hosted a benefit dance at her Crescent Road home to support the Red Cross quota. Evelyn Huton's resignation from the presidency was accepted. Mrs. W. Davis became acting chairman with plans for a July 2 dunee at Charleston Boat Club. Arnold Pardue will play from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Mrs. Helen Cox Schrader will present a floor show with dance pupils. Tickets are at Potterfield's drug store and the Pub in West Charleston, or from listed members and Misses Virginia Boye, Lucille Clements, Evelyn Hatlen, and Shirley Wondyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs Shirly Woodware
Crescent Road
Evelyn Huttons
W. Davis
Charleston Boat Club
American Red Cross
Arnold Pardue
Helen Cox Schrader
Potterfield
West Charleston
A. T. Day
W. G. Gardner
W. JH. Shank
Thomas Slack
H. H. Harkney
G. Hein
James Yeager
J. CG. Workman, Jr
CW. Davis
Virginia Boye
Lucille Clements
Evelyn Hatlen
Shirley Wondyard
Postnatal Exercise Guidance and Party Report
Begin gentle exercises after childbirth around six weeks. Start with knee chest poses to tighten abdomen, then progress with leg raises and side hip twists on a hard surface. Also mentions Lois Leeds guide Knee to Ankle and requests a self addressed stamped envelope. Birthday party for Ruth Albert Wighneton noted with guests including Mrs Marvel and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Leeds
Charleston Gazette
Lond on Heights Book Club Tea Attended by Members
Mrs John FL Ray hosted her book club yesterday at her London Heights home. Tea was served as members including Mesdames BR, N. Shepard, Charles Staff, Ernest Bailey, P. A. Tuckwiller and Kenath Kettle gathered for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FL Ray
Book Club
Yestersday
London Heights
Mesdames BR
N. Shepard
Charles Staff
Ernest Bailey
P. A. Tuckwiller
Kenath Kettle
Domestic relief from marriage woes through court orders
Dorothy Dix argues judges in two domestic relations cases set novel remedies to curb marital friction. One husband must cook for a month. another must kiss his wife daily to address neglect and lack of affection. The piece advocates shared responsibility and empathy, suggesting such measures could reform troublesome spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everrbody
Clark Gable
Heme
Jace Louis
Httle
Friendly Duel Turns Fatal in Newark Classroom Duel
In Newark New Jersey two students, Richard Wilcoy 17 and Jatin Chung 18, clashed in a friendly classroom sword duel to entertain classmates. Wilcoy was stabbed in the chest and fell. Chung assisted him. Medical staff and authorities investigated. officials suggested the wound may have been caused by an accidental button or foil issue during the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Richard Wilcoy
Jatin Chung
Piline
Ackert Marriage Permit Applicants Listed
The county clerk’s office lists Ackert marriage permit applicants. Names include James Wrekman, 88, of Gardter Street, Erte, and 17 year old 134 Gaviner Street resident as applicants for licenses on the day listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marttape Licensis
Tames Wrekman
Gardter Street
Erte
Gaviner Stu
State forest program speaker heads to Elkins event
A reader reports that a state forestry official travels to Elkins to address the Mountain State Forest Festival association on the topic Advertising West Virginia. In Milwaukee the state selects superintendent Woo Trent and officials attend a National Dur ation association convention. Also noted are personal travel plans of local residents to New York City Coronado and Seattle events.
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Mit
Luis
Arc. Chive
State Red Commission
Bureau of Information
Elkins
Mount State Forest
W Woo Trent
Hamilton
Suerstan Eh
Achogls
David Kirby
Shire Paord
National Duration Association
Milwaukee
Trent
Kirby
Pally Ann May
Chirleshom
Barbizon Plaza
New York City
Charleston Socials Flourish in Riverside Gatherings and News
Charleston society notes a busy week with numerous Methodist meetings at Riverside homes, including the First Methodist Church events. Attendees include Mrs. Jean Jones Mrs. Ruth Nx Miss Mary Louise Rites and Miss Leni Buth Runion, with various hosts and interactions noted among local families and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kies
Stanley Cavendish
Susannah W. Jey Girele
First Methodist Church
Riverside
Jean Jones
Ruth Nx
Mary Louise
Leni Buth Runion
Cecil Walker
Albert Forvire
Beet Price
William Price
Jesse Johnson
A. W. Willman
Cabelish
Thelma Castleberry
Oma Price
Margaret Crawford
Ernestine Poff
Tri Delta Group Hosts Informal Tea in Staunton Avenue
Members of the Delta Delta Delta Wuninae sorority hosted an informal tea at Mrs. Robert Ramsey Staunton Avenue residence. Mrs. Myron Eberly oversaw arrangements as guests, including girls bound for colleges in the fall. Mrs. W. A. Sackett presided with Miss Winifred Williams assisting. Guests received stalls of summer flowers amid silver, gold, and blue sorority decorations.
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Delta Delta Delta Wuninae
Robert Ramsey
Hull Farley Discuss Europe Mail Problem
Secretary of State Hull and Postmaster General Farley discussed Europe mail distribution and evading wartime censorship. Hull stated negotiations with belligerents are in progress but gave no details on progress.
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Hull
Farley
Europe
Washington
INS
Sec. of
State Mail
Fighting Expected Soon In French Indo China
Reuters dispatch from Canton reports Japan plans to move toward the eastern frontier of French Indo China and expects to contact French frontier forces, signaling potential hostilities along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo-China
London
French Freigier
China
Feeneh Tdo-China
Reuters
Canton
Shatiky
Koontz Hosts Picnic at Charleston Bust Club
Patrick D. Koontz hosted a Thursday night picnic supper at the Charleston Bust Club. A lengthy guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Beightwell Jr of New Haven Conn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richmond of Providence R I Mrs Agnes Mayer and others from Fayetteville Salem Va and surrounding towns with numerous named attendees and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick D. Koontz
Charleston
Henry F. Beightwell, Jr
New Haven
Mercedes Gallaher
Aileen
Wylie
Dortas Duling
Antoinette Bond
Ann Miller
Monecure Ficklen
Betty Brand
Salem
Messrs
Holmes Morton
R. P. DeVan
Quin Morton
Edward Brightwell
Frank Drumheller, Jr
Griswold Wilson
William Hack
Genve M. Ragland
Donnally Sheets
Wiim Dronnan
Robert
Spil A
U S Liner Heads to Galway to Save 2000 Americans
The Washington, in peril after a German submarine threat, sails for Galway Ireland to rescue 2000 Americans stranded abroad. Only passenger aboard at departure was David K E Bruce, son in law of the late Andrew Mellon and now a Red Cross official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Washington
America
Europe
Gal Way
Ireland
David K. E. Bruce
Andrew Mellon
Erpland
Orville Thomas Honored By Parents With Party
Orville Thomas honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Vadie Thomas on Walliams mountain. Family and friends including several named local residents attended the celebration at the Thomas home.
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Orville Thomas
Vadie Thomas
Walliams Mountain
Orville Thor
O'Dell den
Inez Baker
Nola Adkins
Joanna
Glatein Baisden
Werle
Mosses Thomas
Rosa Jude
Enuna Joe Bowls
Arktone Williams
Roxie Kennedy
Mary Jane
Gerealdinws Parsons
Violet
Thelma Dose
Elizabeth McCormicks
Merle
Ratsi Ai Ep
Opie Woordrim
Rey Mullins
Frank Maseh
Kilmer
Mikins
James Doddrit
Milton
Adkins
Dunhier Sutphin
James Ackines
Claude Garrison
Oki McNeely
Ritchie Parsents
Bernard Bowles
John McGuire
Burl
Wayne Williams
Buster Carpenter
Lor
Edsel
Evtlee
Thomas
Committee Appeals for Red Cross Sewing Machines
Mrs. Peck, chairwoman of the Rad Cross sewing and knitting committee, appeals yesterday for portable sewing machines to aid the Charleston Woman's Club. Deliver by Monday night or contact M R, ad Peck, Upper Ridgeway rad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Charleston Woman's Club
M R
Peck
Upper Ridgeway
Rad Cross Sewing and Knitting
Whiels Moats Rich
Hesday Fran Moaine Teh Pam
Vlubhinise
Truckers Lose Bid to Pause WV Double-Deck Policy
Five trucking firms and the West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association sought an injunction to delay enforcement of a state statute banning double decker motor carriers on West Virginia highways effective July 2. Circuit Judge Julian F Bouchelle denied the request. The petitioners argued the law unconstitutional and discriminatory. Teachers’ counsel said they will seek the state supreme court next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Julian F. Bouchelle
West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association
Pickering Given Verbal Hazing At Charleston Club
Howard E. Rendthaler of Salém College spoke to the Charleston Rotary about paradokes. The verbal hazing tradition marked the retirement of 5S. W. Pickering as club president, with Rendthaler delivering digs at the retiring leader.
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Howard E. Rendthaler
Salém College
Winston-Salem
N. C
Rotary
Charleston
W. Pickering
Ministers Preach at Two Churches Tomorrow in Charleston
Retired Rev. C Adkins of North Charleston will preach at Morris Memorial Methodist Church Kanawha City in the pastor's absence. Holy Communion planned at St John s Episcopal today. Mrs John Hall led St Peter s day lesson circle No 3 at Humphreys Memorial with others attending. Rev Earl Dulaney evangelist from Ashland Ky to preach at Hissom Holiness Camp tomorrow with 2:30 pm and 7:45 pm services and 2:20 pm baptism at Elk River. Wesley Church groups hosted a birthday party for 47 at Mrs Frank Taylor s on Pennsylvania Ave.
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J. P
Garrett
A. Flippin
G,yor
F.C. Dilley
T. G. Fowler
D. A. Smith
E. L. Poff
Eleré
Bohnert
F. M. Ray
E. Beatie
W. Ve
Iney
G. H
Chelyin
Albert A. Allen
Biherty Price
Reese Mia Price
Lois
Allen
Earl R. Tatle
GW. Starkey
Allen L. Starks
Yoresey
Robert H. Hindley
Montisrip
New York
Haven's Park Aclay
Star
Atlantic City
Latte
Old Pike Land Company
Cobb
Hazel F. Cobb
Acros
Peingy
Frank
Kanawha Hind
Claude G Scheunver
Parkaddison
South Charleston
C. Adkins
North Charleston
Morris Memorial Methodist Church
Kanawha City
Vandalia Methodist Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Day
John Hall
Joe Myers
Circle No. 3
Humphreys Memorial Church
H. Ross
Earl Dulaney
Ashisad
Hissom
Pennsylvania Avenue
Spring’ Street
Dulaney
Elk River
Wesley Methodist Church
Frank Taylor
Hilda Thumm
Mesdames Sehert Brown
Eva Snodgr Frank Taylor
Reba Erskine
Anna Laura Shank
Pauline O’deil
New Job Names To Be Adopted In West Virginia
West Virginia to adopt a new dictionary of occupational titles by October 1 after a study by 24 state employment service staff. The system lists about 18 000 job types with requirements, enabling quicker placement in expanding industry. State Director C P McKenna notes defense boosts hiring and a slight unemployment reduction, though he declines to credit national defense.
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National Defense
State Employment Service
Army
Navy
C. P. McKenna
West Virginia
McKenna
U.S. Talks of Removing Yanks From Hongkong
U S authorities weighed a move to evacuate about 1000 Americans from Hongkong amid signs of possible trouble between Japan and Britain. British orders to evacuate women and children prompted questions over Burma route closure. Ships prepared. President Coolidge may be held. Two U S gunboats in area. Nationals include Occidentals, Filipinos, and American born Chinese, with up to 2000 women and children ready in two hours.
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Hongkong
U.S
Japan
Great Britain
London
Far
Britain
Burma
China
State Department
Washington
U. S
President Coolidge
San Francisco
Manila
Occidentals
Invalid Found Dead in Warwood Home
A 24 year old man named Albert Bartol, identified as an invalid due to a prolonged illness, was found fatally shot today in his Warwood home in Wheeling. Local authorities investigating the incident as a possible homicide.
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Wheeling
Jiume
Albert Bartol
Bartolimi
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J. E. Sneed
Pueblo
Colo
W. H. Sneed
Witcher's Creek
Lieut. Sneed
Centennial High School
Ravine Wivlington
Baines Street
Cheir
Mra
City Produce Co
Call McLane
7Th Avenue
Drs. Collins & Collins
DuPont
Goss
Paint & Glass Co
Hale
Phope
Dorothy Dix
Mary
Age Cee
Madam Jentry
Thellon
Button
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Thearing
Kananda
Ackert
Harald deRopp
Margaret and
Alison deRopp
Harald Simpson deRopp
Ridgemont Teff
Coronado
Baron
Barones de Hopp
Mareen Moar
Mount
Far Est
Seattle
Mis
Ross
Maesey
Gively
Ile
Gbowidtenten
Paward Rome
Weetadis
Canvikesenne
Toi
Fansalaetamy
Montrose Drive
Ameda Enfoetina
Charles Thana McHenry
Piedmont
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Kanawha Ciy
Mixes Kay Wells
Aline
Tenlay
Virginie Leach
Ane
Mark
George BE. Beller
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Chaidante-disdtons Hall
Percy Walker Ans
Gauley Iidge
Savannah Beach
Edith Grate
Washington, D.C
Nevis Catling
Rath Paisley
Dental
Methorst
Eharely
Yingoth
Cawsey
Pirie
Canin
Crven
Moss Sis
S. H. Cart
Nancy Stupot
Dawies
Taha A. Davies
Fomat
Museny Ieele
Tianpa
Fla
TN. DeWitt
MacMillan
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Fytebay
Henry
North Carolina
Highland
St, Petersburg
Lester McClung
James and
Lester
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First Avenue
Ko E. McAkengie
Liewontin
Mes
Robert Wright
Mana-Zure
Frind
Mra. A. EB. Raspullaire
Joly Bagby
Fred Ale
Armentiage
Perens
Charlittte Weaeee
Ridgemont
Catherine Maye
Wre
Fusuie
Sache
S.C
Tri Delta Group
Mr. Koontz
H. J. Hanshaw
Dawes
Mary More Hansheun
Thomas Vivers
George Vivers
Sharon
Catlettsburg
Vivers
Wyatt Coxl Company
Pickering
Far East
Coy
Seiniea Momigahi
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