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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

10

Beauty and health advice from Miss Leeds column

Readers seek style tips for balancing facial features and choosing flattering colors. Miss Leeds suggests soft forehead curls, darker powder and warm lip tones, plus greens and browns in clothing. A reader asks about pimples and scarring. advice covers exfoliation, creams, and makeup to mask blemishes. Another letter queries weight loss. guidance emphasizes tailored dieting, gradual exercise, and safety notes with a request for a reducing leaflet.

Wood Mics Leeds Cothey Gertrude Michael

Simple chic frock pattern by Anne Adams for all occasions

Anne Adams markets a distinctive unfussy frock pattern available in sizes 14 to 40 with cap sleeves center seam and pockets. It features easy step by step instructions, multiple fabrics including pique muslin shantung and synthetics, and pricing 18 cents per pattern or five cents when ordered with the book from The Charleston Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Aris Alzes VA Eeina Charleston Pattern Department Streat New York

Self discipline and trends in child guidance

A reflective column argues modern parenting overindulgence risks children's future in work and life. It contrasts eras of freedom with strict convention and advocates fostering internal self discipline rather than reliance on external authority. It urges children to willingly do disliked tasks to build spiritual strength.

Thenac

Civitan Club to Hear International Officer Today

The Charleston Civitan club invites members to a noonday luncheon at the Elka club at 12 15 PM with guest speaker J W McKee from Wheeling the new international vice president of Civitan clubs.

Charleston Civitan Club J. W. McKee Wheeling New International Civitan Clubs Elka Club

Permit Issued to Alter Dwelling to Apartment House

H Haines of Wyoming Street receives city permit from Building Inspector George B. Hendricks to convert a dwelling into an apartment house with a project cost of 1000 dollars.

H. Haines Wyoming Street George B. Hendricks

Fire losses rise in May surpassing 1935 figures

The state's May fire losses totaled 22,335 dollars, 12 percent higher than May 1935. State Fire Marshal Fred B. Watkins announced the figures yesterday, noting the gain in total losses.

Fred B. Watkins Vomid

Summer Girl's Beauty Winch Offered by Lois Leeds

Lois Leeds promotes Summer Girl's Beauty Winch offering fashion and beauty tips for hot weather. Readers are asked to mail a self addressed stamped envelope to Lois Leeds at The Charleston Gazette to obtain the information.

Lois Leeds Charleston Gazette

Japanese Beetle Spread Studied With Local Officials

The U S Department of Agriculture is placing field personnel to map the beetle’s spread. The pest, common in the eastern states, spends much of its life as a grub underground and damages grape leaves and blossoms in summer. A trap with a bait dispenser and vaporized attractants captures beetles on a funnel device.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Thir Oder

Marino KO's Sangchin in 14th round at Dyckman Oval

New York June 28 Tony Marino the sharp punching bantamweight from Pittsburgh stopped Balthazar Sangch holder of the European bantam title after 1 43 of the 14th round in a scheduled 15 round bout at Dyckman Oval Marino weighed 115 1 2 pounds. The Den Intercollegiates date back to 1928 and were originated by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame Conrad Jennings of Marquette and Ralph Young of Michigan State.

New York Tony Marino Pittsburgh Balthazar Sangch Dyckman Oval Marin Kaute Rockne Notre Dame Conrad Jennings Marquette Ralph Young Michigan State

Domestic tension as Frances bears mother-in-law

Frances adjusts to Bill Bond and his mother moving in as Estelle visits highlighting Frances's isolation, Mrs Bond's scrutiny, and Bill's divided attention. Frances resents kitchen control and social intrusion while Estelle's presence briefly lifts mood, exposing unresolved jealousy and strain in the marriage.

Frances Bill Elga Bil Mrabond Estelle

Dress Your Personality for Short Women Style Focus

Miriam Hopkins discusses wardrobe choices for women around five feet three, stressing balanced proportions, color restraint, and tailored fits. She praises one color lines, long skirts, and high waistlines while warning against oversized silhouettes, bright overtones, and hats that exaggerate height.

Miriam Hopkins Har Miss Hopkins Colt

Jury Awards Long $500 Damages in Auto Collision Suit

A three juror common pleas court panel awarded LL. D. Long of Keyser about $500 yesterday in his $25,000 suit against Stewart Calhoun Motors R T Roache and A B Haneke of Charleston and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. The plaintiff alleged injuries from a collision near Gore Virginia in September 1934 when the other car driven by Haneke struck his vehicle while Roche rode as a passenger.

LL. D. Long Keyser Common Pleas Court Stewart- Calhoun Motors R. T. Roache A. B. Haneke Charleston Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Haneke Roche Gore

Democrats Will Meet Tonight At The First War Club

The First War Democratic club will meet tonight at 6 15 o clock in the 1400 block of Third Avenue.

Waré Democratic Club Third Avenue

Born on this date W. Ware Murrill honored by Gazette

W. Ware Murrill observes his birthday today, a Huntington born draftsman in Carbide and Carbon Chemicals South Charleston. Formerly with Libbey Owens Ford Glass in engineering, he has resided in Huntington for nine years, educated at local schools and WVU in 1941 in chemical engineering. He belongs to Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, and Johnson Memorial Church. Married Edith M. Phillips of Clarksburg on July 26, 1935, they live at 1821 Lee Street with warm hospitality. Celia Thaxter was born on this date.

W. Ware Murrill Murrill Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation South Charleston Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company Mr. Murrill Huntington Cabell County Walter W. Murrill Nellie Ware) Murrill West Virginia University Sigma Gamma Epsilon Johnson Memorial M. E. Church Edith M. Phillips Clarksburg Lee Street

Kanawha County Library May Loan Spotlight

Nine thousand four hundred ninety five books were borrowed in May by Kanawha County Library patrons. At the main building on Lee and Hale streets 1982 children and 727 adults checked out titles, Crescent Road branch 259, and the bookmobile 1517. Reference reading rose, 54 new chemistry titles catalogued, and notable additions include John Ruskin 39 volumes and Cambridge medieval history Volume eight. French fiction added with Prosper Merimés, George Sand, and a collection titled The Immortals. One hundred twenty books loaned to Scout Camp Ann Bailey for the summer.

Kanawha County Library E. von Schiechtendal Lee and Hale Streets Crescent Road John Ruskin Prosper Merimes George Sand French Academy Ann Bailey

Farley Resigns Post In Roosevelt Cabinet

New York dispatch reports James A. Feece to resign as chair of the eratic national committee to devote more time to duties with the Roosevelt administration. William W. Hewes, assistant postmaster general, expected to become acting postmaster general during Farley’s absence, with possible reappointment later.

New York Jane Washington James A. Feece Roeneveld William W. Hewes Hewes Farley

Recital by Piano Pupils Tonight at McKee Auditorium

Pupils of John W. Newton perform in a Melodians recital at 8 o clock tonight in the McKee Auditorium. Participants include Jean Gilbert Frances Runyan Frances Perdue Ann Greselee William Greenlee Eleanee Flaviou James Conner Betty Runyon George Lupey Phyllis Savage Margaret Runyon Maxine Perdue Harry Hager Clark Dodson Monroe Dodson Theron Dodson Rosina Stricker Roberta L Stevenson Rush Johnson Ellsworth Cale Whetiny Foglesong and John W Rewon.

John W. Newton Melodians McKee Eonfitorium Jean Gilbert Frances Runyan Frances Perdue Ann Greselee William Greenlee Eleanee Flaviou James Conner Betty Runyon George Lupey Phyllis Savage Margaret Runyon Maxine Perdue Harry Hager Clark Dodson Monroe Dodson Theron Dodson

Driver Fined After Reed Court Arraignment

Henry Eggleton was fined 25 dollars yesterday after arraignment before Justice Hastings at Reed on a traffic charge. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Byrne and Trooper H L Stillman.

Henry Eggleton G. Hastings Justice of the Pesce Reed Dee Byrne Given H. L. Stillman

Cleaning breakthrough cleanser advertised in opposite ad line

An old classified style advertises Wrannorte cleanser from The J B Ford Co. praising rapid, thorough cleaning and urging readers to buy the large 15 cent package at leading grocers. The copy emphasizes a revolutionary household product with strong claims of superiority and ease of use.

Wranvortz J. B Ford Ca

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