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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1935

Page

7

Mrs Poff Hosts Dinner Celebrating 83rd Birthday

Mrs A L Poff marked her eighty third birthday with a Sunday dinner at her Plymouth home. Attendees included A C Poff and Elmer Poff of Nitro, J C Poff and family, Mary Hicks, Molly Schonabaum, Mary Ashley and sons, Carol Ohley, Flora Ann Poff, Flora, plus numerous Poff relatives from Charleston and guests from Paradise Bancroft and Bancroft.

A. L. Poff Plymouth A. C. Poff Elmer Poff Nitro 7. C. Poff Josephine Pott A.B. Hicks Mary Hicks Molly Schonabaum Mary _ Ashley Masters Donald, Ray and Warren Ashley Marel Ohley Carol Ohley A. Pott Flora Ann. Poff Charleston Virginia Poff Sylvia Title Paradise May Higginbotham Glorman Carney Ira Cundiff Bancroft

Class Program Is Conducted

Mrs. M. H. Nester and Mrs. W. Hudson led a Bible class program Monday evening at the home of Mrs. E. K. C. Eberhart in Lock Six. Attending were Mrs. Paul Kidwell, H. I. Gibson, K. Coyner, Mrs. Ray, W. L. Owey, W. E. Lore, Mrs. W. T. Maynor, Mrs. Turley, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. J. A. Smith, Mrs. L. W. Shaw, Mrs. Alten Sacenon, Mrs. Ray George, Mrs. Scaughn, Mrs. Wallace Cook, Mrs. M. D. Rotts, Mrs. J. H. Rife, Miss Birkie Turley, and Miss Caroline Lore among others.

M. H. Nester W. Hudson Roe Gram EK. C. Eberhart Lock Six Paul Kidwell H. I Gibson Teen K. Coyner Is Ray Mb Il. Owe Y WM EK. Lore W._T. Maynor Pavteers ‘Turley C. B.cook J. A. Smith L. W. Shaw Alten Sacenon Ray George J. ¥. Scaughn Wallace Cook Hiencore M. D.rots J. H. Rife Birkie Turley Caroline Lore Caroline Jeanine Eberhart Randolph Straueghn

Mrs Crist Hosts Birthday Party for Helen Vance

Mrs J K Crist of Handley hosted a Thursday birthday party for her niece Miss Helen June Vance. Attendants included Mrs Mary Vance Mrs Alice Barrett and others with many young guests and family members listed.

J. K. Crist Handley Helen June Vance Mary Vance Alice Barrett R. E. Crist Patline Cooper Sally Flint Goldie Petry Laura’ Mae Jarrett Betty June Take Dona Jean Take Dorothy ' Gillenwater Pearl Mae White Mary E. White Vena Fout Anna Lee King Jeanette King Aleene Adkins Maxine Lewis Marjorie Maties Jean Maties Elizabeth Jones LZvelyn_ Bowers Glenna Mae White Jean Take Chandelin Davis Kathleen Crist William Matics Jerry Lee Cooper Patrick Gatens John Take Robert Adkins

John Madison Oliver to Wed Virginia Girl

Mrs. Mary A. Porterfield of Roanoke Virginia has announced the engagement of her daughter Miss Porterfield to Mr. John Madison Oliver of Bristol and Richmond Virginia. The wedding is set for late August. Mr. Oliver is a former resident of Charleston.

Mary A. Porterfield Roanoke Miss Porterfield John Madison Oliver Bristol Richmond Jace Oliver Charleston

Mrs Hall Hosts Luncheon at Edgewood Country Club

Mrs Cyrus W Hall sr hosted a luncheon yesterday afternoon at Edgewood Country Club to compliment Mirey B Ward of Palm Beach Florida. Other guests included Mrs Willard Mrs G O Chilton Mrs Charles McCay and Mrs Roy Pennywitt.

Cyrus W. Hall, Sr Edgewood Country Club Mire B. Ward Palm Beach, Fla Willard G. O. Chilton Charles McCay Roy Pennywitt

Lodge to Meet Tonight in Odd Fellows Hall

Charleston Lodge No. 52 Degree of Honor Protective association will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Odd Fellows hall. State officers are to be there and members are urged to be present.

Charleston Lodge No. 52 Degree of Honor Protective Association Odd Fellow's

Korea to push oil control law soon

Korea is expected to promptly promulgate an oil control law aiming to regulate production and distribution. The move signals a government effort to manage fuel supplies and pricing amid market volatility and regional energy concerns.

Korea

Gib-As-Tine Asthma Remedy Ad Promises Relief

In a bold 1920s style ad the Gib-As-Tine claim holds a decadeslong research basis for an asthma treatment. The pitch offers a mailorder eightmonth course for two dollars, urging readers to contact the Gib1 Company in Logen, WVB for delivery via Chemical Box 442.

Bend Sli Communications Gib 1 Logen W. VB

Miss Harrison Is Honor Guest at Kenna Farewell

A farewell party given by Misses Agatha and Mabel Carney at their Kenna home honored Miss Gertrude Harrison of Charleston. Numerous Harrisons and Carneys attended, including Miss Vivian Harrison, Miss Lakie Harrison, Miss Hene Harrison, and Mr. Leonard Fisher among others, sharing a warm sendoff.

Agatha Mabel Carney Kenna Gertrude Harrison Charleston Vivian Harrison Lakie Harrison Wilma Carney Sylvia Rhodes Arlene Rhodes Hene Harrison Ethel Harrison Her Miller Virginia Stepleton Clair Starcher William Crites Wilson Fisher Clifton Harrison D., Starcher Lattes Weatherholt Arthur Stapleton Woodrow Starcher Maynard Carney Gilbert Harrison Leonard Fisher Kenneth Harrison Glen Reed Siebert Harrison Paul Cunningham Carl Stiats Dana Long Adrian Fisher Leonard Miller Elmer Cursly Charles Matthews Dallas Lewis Waldo Garnes Opd Harrison Gene Caldwell Kermit Reed M. Reed Myron Saber Boyd King Milford F Jsher

Miss Skillman Hostess Luncheon At Tally Ho

Miss Phoebe Skillmarr to entertain at a luncheon tomorrow afternoon at the Tally Ho honoring guest Miss Jane McLeod of Chicago. Other guests include Miss Marjorie Embleton Miss Mary Carver Reed Miss Barbara Mohler and Miss Alice Ballantine of New York plus Miss Ann Shanklin Miss Rebecca Morgan Miss Caroline Truslow Miss Margaret Davis Miss Beth Holcombe Miss Nancy DeVan Miss Joan Simms Miss Frances Henson Miss Hetty Poole and Miss Betty Legg.

Phoebe Skillmarr Tally-Ho Jane McLeod Chicago Marjorie Embleton Mary Carver ‘Reed Barbara Mohler Andj Guest Alice Ballantine New York Ann Shanklin Rebecca Morgan Caroline Truslow Margaret Davis Beth Holcombe Nancy DeVan Joan Simms Frances Henson Hetty Poole Betty Legg

Local Social Notes Include Recoveries and Visits

Mrs. John R. Young improves after three weeks of illness on Fayette Street. J Eustace Chilton MW of Brookland Court returns from Atlantic City after a three week visit. Edwin and Mrs. Sutherland and James LaFollette also visited Atlantic City and are back. K O Pritty and H M Mariani return from Virginia Beach. D W Hamilton and family, guests of Emmett West, head to Indianapolis after Chicago. J Fred Johnson of Ward hosts C H Leedy and Gere Leedy from Ishban last weekend.

John R. Young Hcme Fayette Street J. Eustace Chilton Brookland Court Atlantic City Joe FF Edwin Sutherland James LaFollette K. O. Pritty H. M. Mariani Virginia Beach D. W. Hamilton Emmett West Grant Street Indianapolis Chicago William Wade West J. Fred Johnson Ward C. H. Leedy Gere Leedy Isaban

Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Travels

A long list of Charleston area residents and guests includes Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Steele and young Thomas of Stirrat visiting relatives and planning trips to Louisville and Cincinnati. Other entries note departures to New York, Saratoga Springs, northern Michigan, Ocean City, and camping at Camp Allegheny, with several families from Kanawha Street and surrounding towns hosting or visiting relatives in Huntington, Winona, Marion, and Richmond during weekends and vacations.

Loyd A Wildman Grant Michigan Charles R. Singleton Singleton Fort Hill Rodney Downing Middleport White Sulphur Springs Nancy Singleton Camp Allegheny L. E. Huffman Mary Emma Huffman Josephine Huffman Kanawha Street M. B. Testerman Marion, Va Wayne Rich Edgewood Cincinnati Lewis Martin Richmond Charleston Forrest Huitman Havern Woodrum Mary Louise Board New York Joan Parker Moore Frederick H. Drexler T. A. Ramsay

Indo-Vin touted as cure all by local sellers

Local residents claim Indo-Vin, a plant extract mix, cured health troubles after a year and more, with testimonials from Rosa M. Larrison and Russell Stalnaker. The product, said to cleanse the system, is promoted at Potterfield's Drug Store Capitol & Virginia Streets, Charleston, and claims to relieve kidney pain, stomach trouble, and headaches.

Jong Charleston Potterfield Capitol & Virginia Sts MR. Russell Stalnaker Kelly Addition

Six Four-H Clubs Plan Joint Meeting Friday

Six county Four-H clubs including Baxter Elkview Live Wire Elkview Travelers Happy Dozen Keokuck and Pinch will meet Friday for a picnic council fire and vesper service announced by county agent Miss Mabel Marks. Meeting at Roberta Carte’s home on Cooper's Creek. Admission to a movie theater in 1 Pacific island is 25 cocoanuts.

Mabel Marks

13 More Troopers Added to Force

The department of public safety enlisted 13 more troopers yesterday for assignment to the new company Cat Elkins. The new troopers Obra Bell Racine J. B. Wills Charleston S. S. Fleck Charles ton F.H. Tribett McMechen Ce cil C. Stewart Clarksburg Charles J. Mays Bluestone Ray G. Coen Barracksville George B. Walker Petersburg Charles G. WNicClain Newville Ralph D. Trumbo Milan and Norman D. Warner Persons.

Department of Public Safety Cat Elkins Obra Bell Racine J. B. Wills Charleston S. S. Fleck F.H. Tribett McMechen Cecil C. Stewart Clarksburg Charles J. Mays Bluestone Ray G. Coen Barracksville George B. Walker Petersburg Charles G. Wnicclain Newville Ralph D. Trumbo Milan Norman D. Warner Persons

Deadline Today for Attorney Process Returns in August Rules

Attorneys must file processes returned for the August rules by today, a notice from the circuit clerk's office states. The announcement emphasizes the strict deadline and urges prompt action to comply with the filing requirements.

Sterday

Lincoln Club to Meet in City Council Chambers

Lincoln club to meet at eight o'clock Friday evening in the city council chambers, president C. Robert Jarrett announced yesterday.

Lincoln Club C. Robert Jarrett

Picnic Planned by Four-H Clubs at Fairgrounds

A joint picnic is planned for Friday at the fairgrounds by the Aaron's Fork and Blunden Four-H clubs. Chancey Hunt Jr. is president of the Aaron's Fork club and Elva Wickeline presides over the Blunden group.

Fairgrounds Aaron’s Fork and Blunden Four-H Chancey Hunt, Jr Elva Wickeline

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Mrs. Crist Virginia Mrs. Hall DE Colby C. Jackson Dentist Quartier St H. H Smallridge PP de Harrison Miss Skillman T. J. Steele Thomas Steele Stirrat BR. H. Dice Luthard Dice Winona Irs E. §. Moyer Huntington Louisville Robert Burr Quarrierstreet Warren Jane Burr Charles A. Niles Summit Lincoln County Kanawha ‘Valley Hospital Niles Charles. F. Howard Fort Billeo Coral Gables Fra Nce Harry Gandon Rosalie Gandon Saratoga Springs Mr. Thomas Straughan East Woodlawn DeWitt Parsons Kanawha Valley Hospital Maple Road Homer _F. Daddysman Camp Dawson 201St Infantry West Virginia National Guard Z. W. Penix MacMillian Hospital Beile Raymond Canner Louis M. Atha Katherine Atha St. Louis Atha To Visi.atterson Bradford Street Emer Rene Restacranta Elantic Cues ROSA _M. LARRISON Chelyan W. Va Rosa M. Larribon Deadline NORGE Karpen Baker
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