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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1934

Page

4

Allied Artists Exhibition Opens Tonight at Public Library

More than 500 guests expected for Allied Artists reception at eight tonight in public library, opening the new association exhibition. The show runs Sunday and daily 2 to 5 and 3 to 9, with John Gess and music by the Charleston high school under Mr Francis. Guests welcomed by Elizabeth Estill and Wiss Ruby Sizer. features include painting works and pencil sections with noted local contributors.

John Gess Charleston High School Hina Mate Dering Re Sulbur Jane Fuller Mary Sara Gallarher Nes W. Vant Gravatt Hosterman

Junior Department Of Club Has Dance

The South Charleston junior department hosted a Thanksgiving dance on Wednesday evening with Sta Garcelon furnishing the program. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. French and others, while the Ladies Altar Society of the Church of The Good Shepherd held a benefit bridge at Drs. Adelia Burke’s home with many attendees.

South Charleston Woman's Cluth Garcelon’s W. C. Prices Norman Price Finley Manderville, Jry David Londeree Ladies Altar Society Church of the Good Sheepherd Adelia Burke Ime Sithens Fred Williams Mira Neenan Josephine Brady Teanette Hubbard Brit. I. C. Kineyard Fred Hilton John Shaughnessy Monies Kesners Jaret Iis Margurite Rowe Clare Fa Buber Kinsey

Anne Adams children’s frock pattern 2078 featured

The Charleston Gazette advertises pattern 2078 for a play and school frock with a round collar, yoke, inverted pleats, and pockets. Sized 24 6 and Size 6 requires 2 12 yards of fabric. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and winter pattern book offer. Price 15 cents for the book, 25 cents for book and pattern. Orders go to The Charleston Gazette Pattern department in New York City.

Anne Adams Charleston Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Huffmans Entertain Honoring Miss Jane Huffman

Mr and Mrs Budmen hosted an evening party at their home honoring their daughter Miss Jane Huffman. Guests enjoyed games and dancing with refreshments served to a lengthy list including Mr James Moss Mrs Katherine Thompson Mrs Grace Palmer Miss Mattie Palmer Miss Mary Palmer Miss Thelma Trimble Miss Jene Jackson Miss Fa Dooley Mr Geneva McFarland Miss Stine Huffman Mr L A Moss Mr Miskell Workman Mr Eugene Kay Mr Jack Dougie Mr Harold Dooley Mr Peck Ki Leonard Kirk Mr Everett Trimble Mr Monroe The Ne John Frank Mr Lowe Pererno Mr Frank Quinn Mr Charles Kirk and Miss Thelma Thomas of Can nelion.

Jane Huffman John Budmen Uray Nira James Moss Katherine Thompson Grace Palmer Mattie Palmer Mary Palmer Thelma Trimble Jene Jackson Fa. Dooley Geneva McFarland Stine Huttman L. A

Theater Party Honors Daughters Tenth Birthday

Mrs J A Sprain hosted a theater party on Wednesday night in honor of her daughter Shirley Ann celebrating her tenth birthday. Guests listed include June Hanson Jean Dodd Lara Johnston and others. A separate party for son Thomas twelfth birthday was hosted by Mrs J A Recting and Mrs William McClung of Winfield with numerous attendees.

Mra. J Cet Mra J. A. ReCtung Thomas Lois Moore Martere Ja Frazier Harriet de Bathaul Betty Joe Sate Hall Pe Y Moe Age Phi Breclute Carlett Keonit Vencil ' Meadows Ener Whaley, Jr Olen Smith Leroy King Frederia. Dutton Aca Thormss Fall Allen McClung Wiliam McClung Winfield

Hughes Cobb Wedding Held At Home Here

The wedding of Miss Virginia Cobb and Mr Ed ward Allen Hughes took place at the Cobb home on Quarrier street with a Methodist ring ceremony. The couple, to reside in Richmond Virginia, were attended by Mrs Earl Cobb Jr and Everett Hughes with music played during the ceremony.

J. Earl Cobb Quarrier Street Wis Virginia Cobb Edward Allen Hughes Richmond E. E. Hughes Charleston Street J. E. Buckley Fritz Alsamer Meendelssohin Mra Earl ‘Obb, Jr Everett Hughes Johnstown Penn Hughes Teft Richmond, Va Hughes

Sixth of Bridge Series Planned

Mrs. Rogee Young and Mrs tarry Kiger will direct the sixth game in the series of duplicate bridge tournaments at 7:45 p.m. tonight at the Daniel Boons hotel. The pair with top scores after four of six tournaments will receive trophies, with runners up also awarded trophies.

Rogee Young Mirs Tarry Kiger Daniel Boons

Dinner Parties Hosted by Two Charleston Families

Mr and Mrs Clay entertained at dinner on Seventh Avenue South Charleston with a table of guests including C F Daniels F G Daniels Frank Young and several Daniels and Clay family members. J Jones of Woodward Branch hosted a birthday anniversary party Tuesday evening at their home honoring Archie with a large gathering of relatives and friends.

Ht. B. Clay Seventh Avenue South Charleston C.F. Daniels F. G. Daniels Frank Young Margaret Lee Daniels Sarah Daniels Betty Clay Barbara Clay Robert Clay Clay Dale Glebert J. Jones

Community Activities Highlight Village Club Events

Several South Charleston groups announced activities with Miss Marie Lett directing a Thanksgiving program at London district high school. Dr. L. S. McDaniels of Kanawha College to speak on psychology at the First Methodist church Young People's League gathering Sunday at 6:30 PM. Emma Lee Straughan to lead. Mrs. C. M. Jiiden to sing with Gladys Thumm and Irvin Young assisting. Charleston Juvenile Club No 52 to meet. Della Franklin to preside. refreshments served. Women’s missionary candice lighting at W T Castleberry’s in Bungalow Park Monday at 7:30 PM. Girl Scout Troop No 15 to host a bake sale at Armor Park School Saturday from 10 AM. Circle No 4 at Bowen Tailor met for surprise package plans at 7330 o’clock evening. Refreshments to follow.

Marie Lett South Charleston London District High School L. 5. McDaniels Kanawha College Young People's League First Methodist Episcopal Church Emma Lee Straughan C. M. Jiiden Gladys Thumm Irvin Young Charleston Depree of Honor Protective Association Moose_ hall Kinawha Street Della Franklin Women's Missionary Society First Baptist Church W. T. Castleberry Bungalow Park Armor Par School Fpr Pepper Ch Young Bowen Tae

List of names in social notice

Mrs. A. A. Brake, Mrs. A. C. Vandine, Airs. Myles Wills, Mrs. H. H. Chinn, Mrs. C. M. Marshall, Mrs. F. W. Smith, Mrs. L. G. Young, Mrs. Lee Wilson, Mrs. C. B. Mottice and Mrs. John Ruch.

A. A. Brake A. C. Vandine Myles Wills H. H. Chinn C. M. Marshall F. W. Smith L. G. Young Lee Wilson C. B. Mottice John Ruch

Thanksgiving guests and weekend visits list South Charleston

Personal notes list dozens of residents visiting relatives and friends across Huntington Huntington Parkersburg Charleston and nearby towns for Thanksgiving weekend. Names include Miss Giizeldo Arnette Miss Evelyn Menthersohn Miss Winifred Thornhill Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ryan Manderville Mrs. J. M. Price Miss Edith Spinks Mrs. J. B. McClung Mrs. Frankie Jarrell Smith Mr. Joseph Hedinger Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Shannon Jay Cook family and many others with trips to Cleveland Toledo Red Springs Detroit Philadelphia and more.

Evelyn “Menthersohn Fett Cleveland Ohio Lillian Fisk Sistersviller Winifred Thornhill Ie Philadelphia Wa Iamyn Thornhill Carl ‘Ryan Manderville South Charleston Huntington A. J. Hash Roy Price Chile Cago J. M. Price Edith Spinks Jennings Spinks Richmond, Va J. B. McClung Lewisburg J. A. McClung J. L. Shannon L. L. Cook June Elbert Ralph Spring Hill Ripley G. W. Cook Joseph E. Hedinger David Red Springs N. C Hedinger B. F. Bedinger Clara Catherine Alderson Mary Virginia Alderson David Dunber South Charleston Mary Kathryn Hoff Suis Marlon Hoff West Virginia Wesleyan- Marshall

You Cant Scratch The Itch With Dr Davis Sanative Waah

An ad touts Dr Davids Sanative Waah as a cure for itching. It claims rapid relief by destroying germs that burrow into the skin, promising refunds if not satisfied. The notice provides ordering details with a Richmond address and department.

Dr. David Owens d& Minor Dept Richmond van Adr

Birth anniversary for John Alexander Butler

The Gazette extends congratulations to John Alexander Butler on his birth date. He is connected with Fidelity Investment Association, formerly managed Butler Chevrolet, and active in community affairs. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, son of Rev J.H. Butler and Carrie E. Butler, he has resided in Charleston seven years. Member of Masonic bodies and Baptist temple. Hobbies include golf and hunting. Horoscope notes describe a quiet reserved temperament with belief in self direction and interest in unseen things. business success anticipated. Queen Alexandra also shares this birth date.

John Alexander Ae Butler Fidelity Investment Association Butler Chevrolet Company Mr. Butler Alexandria J. H. Butler Carrie E. Butler Charleston Baptist Temple Ife The Young Men’s Christian Association Queen Alexandra

Standard Oil Announces New Gasoline At Esso Stations Today

Standard Oil of New Jersey announces Aerotype Esso a new aviation grade gasoline for automobiles. J C King division manager says the fuel starts motors rapidly warms engines quickly and provides about 30 percent more power than the best gasoline then on the market. It is refined to maximize essential functions and contains a solvent to dissolve gum and loosen carbon deposits.

Esso J C. King Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Nehi Announces Ginger Ale on Market in Charleston

Nehi Bottling Company announces a new ginger ale distributed in Charleston and vicinity. District manager T. L. Walker says the product is placed in most city stores in full 32 ounce bottles as part of the launch campaign by Nehi, Inc, parent company of the bottling plants.

Charleston Nehi Bottling Company Tt. L. Walker Nehi, Inc Botting Planta

Warfield Wins Common Pleas Suit Over Rig Possession

In Marietta Ohio a jury in Common Pleas Court ruled in favor of C. B. Warfield against B. F. Bess over possession of an all well drifting rig. The trial began on Thanksgiving Day at Warfield’s request for an immediate hearing. Also noted is a report from Plymouth England that attorney John Bryant of Pontypridd Wales was found hanged in his cab.

C. BE. Warfield Marietta Ohin B. F. Bess Charleston Common Pleas Warfield Saalee Hner Ausonia Plymouth England Canada John Bryant Pontypridd Wales

Changing Name of Dogtown Gets Community Attention

Residents of the western Charleston area between the Kenawha river and Point Pleasant pike seek to rename the unincorporated district from Dogtown to North Charleston by establishing a post office. An executive committee led by M. W. Older drafted a petition to the post office, aiming to end the Dogtown name after a local folk tale. The community, with about 3,000 people, three churches, three large plants, and numerous businesses, hopes the change will end years of the nickname.

Charleston Kenawha River Point Pleasant Pike Dogtown Uncle Sam Folka North Charleston J. S. Gray J. C. Milam M. W. Older W. E. Keller Seymour George Corrie Vernon

William J Rand Dies Unexpectedly in El Paso

Word arrived of the death of William J. Rand sixty two of El Paso Texas brother of Mrs E C Dawley of Kanawha street. Native of the city he was born on Kanawha street later living West with parents. Survived by his widow four sons all of El Paso a daughter Mrs Albert E Philips Louisville Ky and a sister Mrs M Case San Antonio. Further death and funeral details not received.

William J. Rand el Pan Tex E. C. Dawley Kanawha Atreat Mr. Rand Barlow Place Kanawha Street Noyes Annie Norvell Rand Mra. Dawley Dawley el Paso Albert E. Philips Louisville M. 2. Case San Antonio

Mary Pickford Fights Scandalous Charges in Court

Hemmer, once guardian and adviser to Mary Pickford, accuses the actress of paying for a divorce by aiding Owen Moore’s settlement, ousting her mother from United Artists, and alleged management services leading to lucrative offers. Pickford denies claims. defense argues the bill lacks detail.

Ford Hemmer Owen Moore Mary United Artists' Corporation Fairbanks Marilyn Miller Pickford Mary Pickford Miss Miller Heme Mer Miss Pickford Mixa .Pickford Arthur F. Driscoll Bernard H. Sandler William Bondy

Barbers and Beauticians Called to Meet Sunday

Kana wha barbers and beauticians are summoned to convene at the courthouse Sunday afternoon at two by the county code committee led by J. Le Easham. The meeting aims to explain the barber code and discuss other business. Members Clyde Withee O A. Wiblim and J. A. Parran will also participate.

Kanawha Court House County Code Committee J. le Easham Clyde Withee A. Wiblim J. A. Parrian

Corn Hog Cre Plan Simplified For 1935 Farmers

A simplified production control program for 1935 is offered by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration to corn and hog farmers. Gleaned by County Agricultural Agent I J McGovran from the Great Virginia Corn Hog Control Association with 228 members in 14 counties. Members have received 40,000 in benefits from the government during the pay year. Farmers must agree to corn acreage and market hog production not to exceed 90 percent of the 1922 1938 average. Detailed information for the 1935 program may be obtained from McGovran at the Kanawha County Court House.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration I. J. McGovran T ‘Reat Virginia Com Joe Kanawha County

Seven New Applicants Join Drum and Bugle Corps

Seven new members join John Brawley Post American Legion drum and bugle corps this week. The new members are cence HR Hearmans Adam Blake B Young C O Lawhorn Fort C Anderson Fred Willa and S A Waldo. The new instructor will provide weekly instruction each Wednesday evening.

John Brawley Post American Legion Hearmans Adam Blake B. Young Lawhorn Fort C. Anderson Fred Willa S. Aa Waldo Lee’ Err S$ Australia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allied Artists Garcelon Orchestra Ann Otisn Rica Birs Lula Bi Yelitaen Iilae Hiss Jerephine Tae Ee Alten Angal Zeten Dounater Reba Dunap Iisa Zalma Turley Eva Sutlin Goldie Jung McDaniel Iis Viola Gibean Niles Huffmans Entertain PINE _ MANOR Y Bowman’s Dawn Bial Mr. and Mrs. Clay Giizeldo Arnette Augusta, Go J. R. Watkins Chesterfield Apartments EL H. Whiting Olive Whiting Park Avenue Earl” Jennings Weston Marie Fitzwater Marshall College Mra. A. V. Fitzwater Leslie Evans West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon Mra. W. A. Evans Clara M. Stalih Bisa Jean Ryburn Emily Reed Ryburn Jane Burtnett Edna Fudge Intermediate Christian Endeavorociety First Presbyterian Church West Virginia Christian Endeavor Frankie Jarrell Smith Jarrell C. E Ned) Smith Fairmont Times International Joint Commission Fairmont Washington Iw. E. Chilton South Hille Mary Virginia Childers Averil Childers Davis Creek Road Charleston General Hospital Ing Toledo B.” Booth Second Avenue St. Francis Hospital Sheldon Rum Misa Hettle Trump Oak Hill C. H. Kirby Columble Boulevard Henry Cleveland Walter Hughes Ruth Anderson, Ind James Cleveland Owens Misa Katherine Skidmore West Virginia University George F.skidmore Kanawha City N. A. Edwards Quincy Franklin Field Gace Norman B Edwarda West Pink Margaret Chapman Philip Lilly Margaret Philip Bluefield Hal DePue Edward Watts Watts Street John Minsker Detroit, Mich Mary Jane Matpole Anita Clint Ashland Misa Louisy Scherer Lewisaire Madge Knapp Diazelion Avenue Misa Willie “Ann Wilson Buckhannon Ln Nina Baird Edgewood Ye Ming Juanita Eniilips Viviet Alle David Goonsein Russell Pttilps Vance Johnson Freshennon South Charleston, Co John Alexander Builer Standard Oil Company Nehi Mon el Paso, Texas Barbers Beauticians Acinus Quarrier St Oberlans McGouran Capitol St Veal Oleo Duatiz Ralisth
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