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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
5
Ernie Pyle recalls delayed Africa mail early in the war and now notes he receives many letters. Readers send red and green ink notes, photos, and boxes though few packages arrive. He jokes about censorship and misaddressed envelopes while affirming the mail’s morale impact.
Ottawa reports Canada's fourth Victory Loan oversubscribed with subscriptions totaling 1.2088 billion dollars. James L. Usey told the House of Commons that 2,699,111 individuals contributed from a population of 11.5 million. Previous loans were also oversubscribed. Banks are forbidden to buy bonds in the Victory Loan.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday in rict Ind eral cart by James Jason Ritter of Coal City. He listed Mobilities at $6,859.36 and aseds at £97.50.
Neely named W. Jack Hunter to the conservation commission and filled the commission’s expansion to seven members. Reappointments effective immediately included A. W. Locke as banking commissioner and Emil M. Sunley to the state planning board, with several others slated for July 1 1947 and term expirations through 1948.
Richmond Virginia reports that Kereth Markwell of the Federal Works Agency was informed by Batham county board of education that plans for a two story basement addition to Hurricane High School in Hurricane West Virginia will open for bids July 2 at 7 p.m. in Winfield. The project includes electrical, plumbing and gas work as part of a war public works effort to provide classrooms for children of workers at nearby tower production plants. A federal grant of 64,000 dollars funds the project, with an estimated total cost of 14,490,000 dollars including equipment. Architect is Walter B F Martens of Charloeton West Virginia.
Defense testimony in the circuit court says the automobile owned by W E B Storedon Jr of Sissonville was weaving as it ran along Washington Street around midnight before a collision with a Charleston Transit Company bus. The bus company faces a damage suit brought by W E Stodgon administrator for the estate of his minor son Albert Lee Stodgon. Albert and Mildred Stodgon, 25, were killed in the crash. A deposition from Perry Neilson of Roulette Pa former operator of the Stonewall Inn on Washington Street was read showing the young Stodgon was intoxicated when he visited the business about 345 pm January 23.
Birth announcements list several new arrivals: a son born June 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Johny Theonnre Ate King Jr. of 1188 Red Oak St. at Mountain State Memorial Hospital. a daughter born Wednesday at Staats Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar G. Maixcntt of Washington St. B. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Gadd of Station B. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wandrow T. Kiser of RFD 5 Charleston. and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vineyard of Gauley Bridge, all born at Staats Hospital.
Mingo County employment service director Dr William Williamson died today after a six week illness. Also notes include FPA convention set in Camp Caesar, and fugitive Lennard Cox captured in Mud Fork serving sentence for breaking and entering with details of the pursuit. Dr Nisbet funeral held in Charlotte. An advertisement promotes Pinkham's Sanative Wash as a bacteriostatic feminine hygiene product.
Beauty Arts by Lois Leeds offers sun exposure advice for Victory gardeners. It emphasizes maximizing sun intake safely, using protective lotions, and reapplying sunscreen regularly to prevent tanning and skin damage while working outdoors.
A new ordinance prompts a rush for dog licenses as tag shortages delay issuance. Licensed dogs cost 2.40, unlicensed 4, with 50 cents daily board. City promises enforcement for stray dogs once tags arrive, with metal shortages delaying delivery. Mayor says authorities will act but avoid harsh penalties.
Martinsburg reports Transparents, the first apple variety in the eastern Panhandle, will begin moving from Martinsburg around July 19. Growers say most apples will be shipped by rail due to tire and gasoline shortages, with the crop expected below 1942 and many trees remaining bearing until a market is clear.
Readers discuss sun safety for pale skin and a four year old. Advice covers tannic acid and lanolin creams, limiting sun exposure, and using a bonnet. Additional letters request cosmetic tips and exercise caution with sunburns and autumn dry skin.
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