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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1937

Page

8

D A R Chapter Installs Officers In Monongalia Street Home

D A R Daughters of the American Revolution chapter installed officers at Mrs. Charles Gilmour's Monongalia Street home. New leaders include regent Mrs J T Sharp vice regent Mrs Henrietta Shaw second vice regent Mrs Edward Hope recording secretary Mrs D W Taylor corresponding secretary Mrs R S Good treasurer Miss Gladys Summers registrar Mrs W F Davidson chaplain Mrs J S Kesterton historian Mrs J L Barker parliamentarian Mrs B H Early senior president of Elizabeth Morris chapter. Reports and plans for good citizenship medals were also shared.

D. W. Taylor J. 5. Kesterson William Morris Daughters of the American Revolution Charles 2 Gilmour Monongalia Street Mita MLK Malloy J. T. Sharp Reg Fent Henrietta T. Shaw Edward Hope R. S. Good Gladys Summers W.F. Davidson J. S. Kesterton James E. Shields J. L. Barker B. H. Early Elizabeth Morris Jamez Shields Gladya Summers W. F. Davidson J. 8. Barkus National Defense Commission St. Albans Pratt High School Mesdames D. F.waller C. H. Varian T. D. Peek W. F. Morris T. A. Scales Misses Clara Halley Saratice Peek

Lewises Host Friday Night Party at Spring HOL

Mr and Mrs Dennis Lewis welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Homer Wheeler Mr and Mrs D C Lewis Mr and Mrs Cecil Johnson Mr and Mrs Orval Wheeler Mr and Mrs Robert Stover Mrs Edna Silman Miss Mary Jane Wheeler and Miss Annie Angel Misa Elva Lee Pauley of Philadelphia visiting sister Mrs J B Murray and Mr Murray of Ohio Avenue plan to leave after the holidays for New York City where she serves as an educational director for Childcraft organization

Dennis Lewis Spring Hol Homer Wheeler D.C. Lewis Cecil Johnson Orvald Wheeler Robert Stover Edna Silman Mary Jane Wheeler Annie Angel Misa Elva Lee Pauley Philadelphia J. B. Murray Mr. Murray Ohio Avenue New York City Childcraft Organization

Miles of Kidney Tubes Essay Incoherent Medical Snippet

Fragmentary text appears to discuss kidneys and a medical topic with garbled phrases and names, mentioning Seneca and Dean’s remedy. This OCR shows damaged typography and stray words, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Fragmentary OCR Note on Gunmen and June Dates

A damaged OCR snippet mentions gunmen and a date in June alongside terms like Bidney aroruact and watertial. The readable words imply a crime or security incident with references to time and location but lack complete context or clear names. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm entities or outcomes.

Mrs Burmeister Honored Guest at South His Lunch

Mrs T Newcomer gave a lunch yesterday at her home in South His honoring Mrs Louis Burmeister of Danville TL who is visiting Mrs E C Stotts. Guests included Mrs Harvey Miller Mrs A A Robinson Mrs Susan Baker Mrs E C Stotts Mrs E L Ballard and Mrs Omer Given. Mrs E C Stotts will entertain with a bridge luncheon today honoring Mrs Burmeister.

T. Newcomer South His Louis Burmeister Danville E. C. Stotts Harvey Miller A. A. Robinson Susan Baker E. C. Stott E. L. Ballard Omer Given Burmeister E. F. Phillips Elmer Anderson A .A. Robinson D. C. Jay Mra. T. Newcomer

Williams Birthday Party Honoring Daughters Pauline and Jean Williams

Mr and Mrs Ernest Williams hosted a birthday party at Oleatt for their daughters Pauline and Jean Williams. Numerous attendees included Nancy Miller Jeannette Miller Beatrice Lacy Opal Cooley Garnett Clark Olivia Holestine Margie Williams Pricy James Savanna Woods Nell Harrison Virginia Williams Ruth George Elva Mae Clark Ann Bilte rer Phyllis Williams Masters Samuel Miller Austin Kirk Quincy Kirk Ralph Glenn Ralph Burris Woodrow Stewart Hershel Stewart James Sears Raymond Hudson Battls Helestine J Cruthers Randal Clark Homer Creech Clinton Cruthers B Williams Dwight Cooley Curtis Cruth ers Edward Woods.

Ernest Wiliams Oleatt Pauline Jean Williams Nancy Miller Jeannette Miller Beatrice Lacy Opal Cooley Garnett Clark Olivia Holestine Margie Williams Pricy James Savanna Woods Nell Harrison Virginia Willams Ruth George Elva Mae Clark Ann Bilterer Phyllis Willams Masters Samuel Miller Austin Kirk Quincy Kirk Ralph Glenn Ralph Burris Woodrow Stewart Hershel Stewart James Sears Raymond Hudson Battls Helestine J. Cruthers Randal Clark Homer Creech Clinton Cruthers B. Willams Dwight Cooley Curtis Cruthers Edward Woods

Young Men Plan Dance at Ruffner Hotel

Frederick Edmunds and Robert Martens announce a dance for the Younger set from 10 to 1 on Wednesday night December 29 at the Ruffner hotel Gartens orchestra will provide music for dancing.

Frederick Edmunds B.W. Edmunds Virginia Street Robert Martens Walter Martens Fort Hill Ruffner Hotel TMI Gartens Orchestra

Allied Artists Complete Murals For Elks Ball Decor

Allied Artists finish painted murals for the Elks ballroom for the Allied Art association ball Friday night. Mrs. Henry W. Bell designed miniatures enlarged and painted by a list of members including Mrs. H. L. Bennett cave drawings Mrs. W. J. Putnam Egyptian Mrs. W. E. Vellines Assyrian Mrs. J. D. Matlack Greek and Roman Miss Randolph Venable Early Christian Mr. Colston Taylor Persian Mrs. Wilbur Frame Gothic Mrs. W. J. Putnam Renaissance Mrs. Bell American Mrs. Philip Ross Chinese Pagodas Mrs. Herrold Sterrett and Mrs. Philip Ross modern scenes.

Mrs Vance Honored At Mason Shower

Mrs Bethel Vance formerly Madeline Fluher of Charleston was honor guest at a Mason shower hosted by her sisters Mrs Kenneth Heaton and Mrs Herman Lane. Guests from New Haven Mason and Point Pleasant attended including numerous named relatives and friends.

Bethel Vance S. T. Fisher New Haven Mason Point Pleasant Kenneth Heaton Herman Lane Vance Madeline Fluher Charleston A. F. Bryant Herty Layne Betty Jo Dyer Enid Layne John Weiss W. H. Foglesong Phillip Hennessy E. R. Keig Frank Harriz George Ness Roy Proffit Lorena Weiss Hilda Welz Ellen Ness Lillian Whitson Helen Amick Bonnie Beard Nyde Marie Ness Helen Marie Heaton F. E. Smith Mise Dorothy Smith Constance Smith Pt. Pleasant

Miss Thompson Honored At East Bank Farewell Party

A farewell party for Misa Joann Thompson of East Bank was held as she prepares to move with her parents to Terra Alta. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson and several Beckley families and friends, with many attendees listed in the damaged text.

Misa Joann Thompson East Bank Terra Alta Paul Thompson Herbert Gardner Mrs. Hall Beckley Joann Thomp Demetra Williama Sabina Jane Onell Lucille Fauber Louise Gardner Norma Jean Gardner Christine Farry Rose Frances Farry Georgia McVey Pauline Johnson Louise Hastings Hetty

Grandparents Club Holiday Dinner and Dance Plan

The Grandparent's club will host a dinner at 6:20 p.m. on December 18 at the Daniel Boone hotel, followed by games and dancing. Committee members include Mr and Mrs John Laing Mrs Willard McKee and Mrs Janet Gilchrist. Installation of officers for 1928 will be held at a large party early in January.

Daniel Boone Hotel John Laing Willard McKee Janet Gilchrist

Miss Dowdy Honored at Dry Branch Birthday Party

Mrs Anna Dowdy hosted a birthday gathering Thursday night in honor of her daughter Estelle Dowdy at Dry Branch home. Attendees included Thelma Dishop Helen Spaulding Kathryn Duncan Dorothy Fulton Alma Fulton Mae Caudill Catherine Markman Leona Crawford Isabelle Johnson Ella Hodges Ruby Dowdy Katherine Dowdy Tressa Dowdy Lilla Mae Pauley Demetra Hossler Edna Thompson Harold Bishop Fred Larzo Russel Ballard Claude Lupton Eskdale Earl ONeal Carl Bishop George Baker Dennis Miller Witmer Laws Laverance Doss Ronda Billy Patcher William Dorey Mrs A Henderson John Henderson James Johnson Charles Crouch Benson Fulton Larkin Williams James Williams William Trace M Proton John Proton Clarence Crawford Holly Laverty Hay Dowdy Thomas Dowdy David Dowdy Dry Branch Thomaz Volves Sharon Charles Parson Charleston

Anna Dowdy Estelle Dowdy Dry Branch Thelma Dishop Helen Spaulding Kathryn Duncan Dorothy Fulton Alma Fulton Mae Caudill Catherine Markman Leona Crawford Isabelle Johnson Ella Hodges Ruby Dowdy Katherine Dowdy Tressa Dowdy Lilla Mae Pauley Demetra Hossler Ronda Edna Thompson Ohley Harold Bishop Fred Larzo Russel Ballard Claude Lupton Eskdale Earl O'Neal Carl Bishop George Baker Dennis Miller Witmer Laws Laverance Doss Billy Patcher William Doreey Mrs A. Henderson John Henderson James Johnson Charles Crouch Benson Fulton Larkin Wilams James Williams William Trace M. Proton John Proton Clarence Crawford Holly Laverty Hay Dowdy Thomas Dowdy David Dowdy Thomaz Volves Sharon Charles Parson Charleston

Mayrene Long to Wed Ralph Meadows in Montgomery

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Long announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mayrene Long to Mr. Ralph Meadows, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Meadows of Alkol. The wedding is planned for December 25 at the bride’s home. Mr. Meadows works for Koppers Coal Company. The couple will reside at Powellton.

Lee Long Montgomery Mayrene Long Ralph Meadows Warren Meadows Alkol Meadows Koppers Coal Company Powellton

New England Women Meet at Mrs Williamson Home

A Charleston group of New England women gathered yesterday at 11 o clock in the morning at Mrs. M. M. Williamson s home. After the meeting she hosted luncheon for attendees including Mrs. Nelson W. Turner Mrs. Ella Headlee Mrs. J. D. Woodroe Mrs. Anne Lyons Mrs. D. N. Gates Mrs. H. M. Cogan and Mrs. Somer Elliott.

Charleston Colony New England M. M. Williamson

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Adclaimed

A vintage ad urges treating a cold as an internal infection with Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It touts four actions: promote bowels, reduce infection, relieve headaches and fever, and fortify against further attack. The copy notes decades on the market and urges immediate use at first appearance of a cold.

Grove

West Side Club Hosts Charity Dance Night

The West Side Woman's Club held a charity dance at the club house with Gill and Schadett's orchestra providing music. Guests included numerous couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Jr. A. Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Ht. 8. Bob bitt, among others, with a long roster of attendees.

West Side Woman's Club Gill and Schadett Jr. A. Robertson Guy Erwin Bobbitt J. C. Hamilton O. E Allard H. E Padgett Paul R. Bartram

Local figures named Tobar Phillips As bury Milam Weatherhott

John Tobar, Jerry Phillips, A. As bury, H. G. Milam, and Orville Weatherhott are listed among individuals connected to the item, suggesting a community notice or roster of names in a historical newspaper snippet.

John Tobar Jerry Phillips A. Asbury H. G. Milam Orville Weatherhott

Preston and Neikirk Announces Marriage in Virginia

Mr James Montgomery Preston Jr son of Mr and Mrs J M Preston of Dewisb...burg and Miss Mabel Letitis Neikirk sister of Mrs William Carson Neikirk of Charlotte North Carolina announced their marriage. The ceremony was held November 8 in Christiansburg Virginia.

William Carson Neikirk Charlotte, N.C

Birthday party honors Miss Perry Herald

Montgomery hosts a birthday party for Miss Perry Herald with Mrs J E Souleby and Miss Loraine Price assisting. Guests include Perry Jean Frazier Elaine Marsalis Martha Ann Myers Glenna Huddleston and more. Mrs F B Levers of Woodward is a patient in St Francis hospital.

A. B. Herald F. B. “Levers of Woodward Beauti St. Francis Hospital

Square Dance Honors Mr. Hubert Moles at Grant Street Home

Mrs. Hubert Moles hosted a Saturday night square dance at her daughter Euntice Birthisel's Grant street home honoring Mr. Hubert Moles on his birthday. James Maxwell's orchestra provided music. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McLane and many local couples.

Hubert Moles Euntice Birthisel Grant Street Moles James Maxwell Emmett McLane J. C. Workman Irs Delbert Munday William Roy Howard Asbury Giles Chandler Mack Racer Mra. Lovell Moses Claude Bumgarner Mant Cavender Thomas Melton Tressle Thomas Arthur Summers Gladya G. Reed

DAR Officers Attend Tea at Ruffner Hotel

Mrs. George T. Seims state historian of the Daughters of the American Revolution will arrive today to be guest of John V. Ray and attend the tea this afternoon at the Ruffner hotel given by the Rapahnes Valley chapter D.

George T. Seims Mt. Hope Daughters of the American Revolution John V. Ray South Hills Ruffner Hotel Rapanhes Valley

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