Local Society notes host/club events in Virginia Street
Mrs. Maurice Crocker hosted the John Young chapter DAR with toy donations for Salvation Army. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Adama, Mrs. Dayton and Mrs. Beary. A dance was planned at the White Quality Clay rooms with Jules Michaux’s orchestra. The Mobn Vots sorority pledged meeting at Charleston Business College. The Knights of the Bath planned a dance at the Knights of Columbus ballroom. Audrey Shawver and Charles Clendenon announced marriage in Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kennedy hosted a dance for daughter Wend Kennedy. A large invitation list followed with many attendees. Other bridge, luncheon, and Christmas party notices from local Dunbar and Charleston areas are listed with attendees. The Zanowna City Baptist church dinner and closing exercises at Chamberlain and Chamberlain school were noted, with 235 pupils to receive certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Crocker
John Young
Daughters of the American Revolution
Virginia Street
Salvation
Tuck
Wiles
Johnee Adama
Arthur Dayton
Entherins
W. R. Seavan
Fred C. Blua
Henry
Capito
Wardee Edwards
Carl K. Gilchrist
Boxliner Bill
John Jackson
Johnson
M. C. Tits
Prank Lively
Charles Mebier
Mesmer
Guy Newcomer
Robert B- O'Connor
Homer Wood
Gordon Wool
Prank Hardesty
G. C. Schoolfield
Christine Beary
Mary Fletcher
Cearglana Schovnfield
Jules Michaux
Mobn Vots
Cherleston Business College
Bilas Audrey Shaw Ver
D.C.) Shawver
Alloy
Charles Edwied Clendenon
Birmingham
Ala
Fayetteville
W. GC
Payetteville Presbyterian Church
Wr. Clendenon
Dravo Construction Company
Son
Lynn Allen
Prd Philpott
Clarksburg
Barry Early
Weston
Stanley C. Morris
Staniey C. Morrix
New York City
Clarence W. Kemper
D. OD
Indianspolls
Ind
Federal Council of Churches
Kemper
Ghicago
Northern Baptist Convention
John Hearem
Malcolm Spetow
Ovens
Norfolk
Eugene Boederker
Duns Donanee
Goun Ray Perry
Denver Price
Eugene Bodecker
Chamberlain School
R. Ht. Alveley
Twents-fifth ‘Street
J. J. McGione
Mac Corkle Avanue
Local Notes Highlight Residents and Visitors Across Town
Personal notes list Byron Dudding at sixteen and various locals visiting, returning, or convalescing. Mentions include Mrs. J Watt, Mr. H L Swope of Maryland, Lola Sharpless, the Renters and Woodman families, Mrs. Kemp Littlepage, Henry L Terrie, Allan Waters Jr, and trip updates from Clarksburg, Weston, and Charleston. Also notes clergy visits, students, and a funeral in Tarentum, with recoveries at Owens and other homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron T. Dudding
Hia
Rae Bae
J. Watt
Art Stherhams
H. L. Swope
Maryland
Cutton Forge
Lola. Sharpless
Hubbard Court
McMillan Hospital
Woman in Wagon Struck by Auto on Slic River Road
Mrs. Parsons of Mink Shoal was treated for painful injuries after a wagon she rode in was struck by an eight-lit automobile on the Slic River Road. She sustained facial and arm bruises and was thrown from the wagon. State police were examining evidence in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slic River
Mra
EU Pars Song
Mink Shoal
Stagis Hospital
Parsons
Week's Dedication Program Ends at Worst Presbyterian Church
About 450 people attended the dedication service for the new Ben Sunday school buildings at Worst Presbyterian Church. Charley K. Payne presided over the presentation for the building committee. The completed structure, costing around 100000, was accepted by Rev. Ernest Thompson D D, pastor, on behalf of the congregation. Church leaders praised the project as expanding opportunities for training children and youth in church work. The Rev. A L Keamet D D, president of Charleston Ministerial Association, noted the expanded role for all churches. The Rev. Frank G C Brown D D of Bream Memorial lauded the influence of the mother church and the project’s potential for a greater program, paying tribute to Dr Thompson’s 30 years of service. The Rev. J Blanton Belk D D of First Presbyterian praised Charleston’s leadership and the community’s willingness to proceed. Music by the Men’s Chorus directed by Mrs Annie Laurie Leonard and the young people’s orchestra directed by Andrew Comrey accompanied the service. Afterward the building was opened to church members and friends, to be used by classes starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Presbyterian Church
Charley K. Payne
Spuegh
Ernest Thompson
A. L. Keamet
D. D
Charleston
First Presbyterian Church of
Huntington
Andrew Comrey
Elk District High School Opeta The Magi s Gift Yuletide Operetta
Elk District High School will stage The Magi s Gift a Yuletide operetta at Elkview high school auditorium next Tuesday at eight. The medieval England Christmas Eve setting features knights crusaders mummers and strolling players. Reading parts go to Pauline Harrop Louise Dinsmore Paul Couch and Roland Carroll with a large supporting cast and a subsidiary Nativity play. Special music between acts will be by the high school band directed by M Fortney and the production will be directed by Miss Gladys Medley with staff handling management costumes promotions and props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk District Nigh School
Nigh School
Elkview
Eatry
England
Pauline Harrop
Louise Dinsmore
Paul Couch
Roland Carroll
Edna Crouch
Ernestine Young
Virginie Conner
Flora White
Virginia Meyers
Dorothy Wills
Marie Crambers
Vera Crowder
Garnett Hughes
Ruth Williams
Kuthleen Lemasters
Eleanor Naylor
Martha Proctor
Virginia Man Jarrett
Mildred Tyler
Irene Pitzer
Evelyn Grats
Preda Williams
Rosalind Westfall
Thelma Berry
Pearl Givens
Maxine Stump
Ruth Medley
Thelma Summers
Bue Carroll
Margaret Meyers
Virginian Shank
Fern Conner
Opal Fisher
Vera Dunbar
Gladys von Camp
Hazel Stricklen
Francis Carpenter
M. ¥. Fortney
Mise Gladys Medley
FIK
Lula King
Hyelyi Larch
Hensel Kidd
A. B. Baxter
Graneth Hughes
Kathleen Lemaster
Marie Stump
Dorothy Willa
Two Charleston Firms Granted Charters by State Secretary
Two Charleston companies received charters yesterday from the secretary of state. Charleston Clinte association of Charleston was chartered for 100 shares with incorporators listed. Western Btatsa Oil Company of Charleston was chartered for 1,000 shares with incorporators including Carrie W. Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Charleston Clinte Association
Falte
Incorporatora
Lrey Maskie
R, OD. Gray
Eb.be
Potts
Western Btatsa Oil Company
Ailee MM
Hamilson
Ingw
Pattern Service For A Simple, Perfect Home Wardrobe
Simple attractive pattern service promotes The Anne Adams Pattern Catalog featuring a flounced neckline puffed sleeves drop shoulder dress and matching skirt with yardage details. Instructions are printed on Percale or dimity. Pattern 2481 offered in sizes 14 to 43 with fabric needs listed. Catalog costs fifteen cents, combo price twenty five cents, orders go to The Charleston Gazette Pattern Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Charleston Gazette
Robert Young Hayne Named Naval Academy Cadet
Robert Young Hayne of Charleston won top marks in congressional preliminary exams and earned an appointment to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. He will enter next June if he clears the academy entrance tests. Jos L Smith announced the news in Washington yesterday. Second place went to Tuden Wayne McTeer with alternates William C Miller and G R Billingsly. Both Hayne and McTeer are Charleston High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos L. Smith
Robert Young Hayne
Kuhn Construction among bidders for Weston federal building
The Kuhn Construction company of Charleston is among over 30 firms listed by the treasury department as prospective bidders to build the 135,000 federal building at Weston West Virginia. Bids open December 20. The Weston post office project was 150,000 originally, with 15,000 shaved by the federal economy act reducing all federal construction appropriations by ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kuhn Construction Company
Charleston
Treasury Department
Weston
W. Va
Thres Huntington Contractors
West Virginia
Weston Poakh
Don't Dig Itching Skin Product Ad
A vintage ad touts Dr. Davids Sanetive Wash promising quick relief from itching by killing germs that burrow in the skin. It claims soothing effects and freedom from embarrassment, offering a $0 relief guarantee or money refund if not satisfied. Requests payment to Gwens & Minor, Elkhmond, Van.
Scouts Collect Clothing Today in Charlenton
This morning 800 Boy Scouts will canvass Charlenton households to collect clothing and household items for distribution. Scouts will meet at 8:30 with instructions, then conduct house to house soliciting until 11. They will return to headquarters, then automobiles will gather items and transport them to the fire station and central depot for welfare distribution. If anyone is missed, call 28-725 for a special pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlenton
Boyd Ars
Idle
Thos
Scout
Atai Onsy
Community Chest
Sout
Salvation Army Kettles Placed For Christmas Fund
Red caped Salvation Army workers begin daily door to door and street kettle solicitations to aid needy families this Christmas. Mothers Emma Brackman near post office, Florence Burdette at National Bank, Thomas Hale at Hresge's, Elizabeth Thomas at Morrison's, Carrie Walker at Capital and Quarries, and Fred Pauley at McGibbons Deming will supervise kettles from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, extended to 9 p.m. closer to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Emma Brackman
Florence Burdette
National Bank, of Commerce
Emma Thomay
Hresge’s
Elizabeth ‘Thomas
Morrison's
Carrie Walker
Buslman's
Capital
Quarriersrests
Fred Pauley
McGibbons-Deming
Prayer League May Be Formed at Meet
A meeting will be held at the Union Mission to organize an interdenominational national Prayer League in West Virginia. Invited out of town attendees include Rev. Frank Robinson Chely Rev HM Crowder Rev O L Hutchison RB Maxwell W T Hunter A S Krantz George Lancaster 8 Bird George Paynter Montgomery and other church leaders. The Rev Pot B Withrow will be in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mission
West
Three Minute Relief From Periodical Pains
An advertisement promotes H. B. 0 a registered pharmacist formulated medicine claimed to relieve periodical pains in three minutes. It touts fast soothing action for colds headaches neuralgia muscular aches fevers and nervous unrest with packages priced 10 6 and 5 cents.
Holiday confection bulletins offer budget aiding gifts
A fragment describing seven bulletin packets on sweets and pantry ideas from The Charleston Gazette Washington Bureau. It lists topics like Cakes and Cookies Candied Fruits Desserts and Fancy Pantries and requests twenty cents postage via coupon to receive the packets. It notes the vendor is The Charleston Gazette and includes incomplete addressing and postage instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charleston Gazette
Elk District Board Names New Secretary
The Elk District board of education named Iran Baxter secretary, replacing R. H. Prasher who was removed after alleged failure to attend meetings. A dispute over board presidency between W. Z. Yunt and Greeley W. Lanham led to a mandamus suit to compel Prasher to surrender the records to the new board, with James M. Meson assisting Prasher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk District Board’ of Education
Iran Baxter
R. H. Prasher
Bia Faihura
Prosher
W. Z. Yunt
Astons Fork
Greeley W. Lanham
Blue Creek
Bock
Frasher
Dew Board
Fresher Ie
James M. Meson
Charleston
Dog Race Operator T W Scott Dies After Wounding
Thomas W Scott known as T W Scott operated dog racing tracks in Kanawha and owned the Ceredo Kennel Club. He was found mortally wounded in a Huntington hotel room Thursday and died at a Huntington hospital. A coroner's inquest said the deaths self inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Scott
Huntington
Charleston
Kanowho
Red. Scott
Sports
Ceredo Kennel Club
Court Hears Two Cases In Batley And Stabb
In an intermediate court yesterday Judge Henry K. Binck granted a continuance to January 20 in a felony case against Robert Batley. Separately, Joseph Stabb, 18, received an additional year of probation after pleading guilty to a felony charge under a $1000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Batley
Dudge
Henry K. Binck
Belle Girl Scouts Collecting Clothing For Poor Children
Belle Girl Scouts organize a clothing drive to clothe over 300 children in Belle and nearby areas. They urge community members to prepare garments and be ready when the scouts call, aiding those unable to attend school due to lack of supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of
Belle
Infinity
Shorter School Terms Predicted In Ka nawha County Districts
Ka nawha county districts may close schools a month early due to reduced local funding and uncertain state aid. Foca district has exhausted its levy and Washington Jefferson and Charleston districts rely on state support to run an eight month term. County superintendent Miss Elizabeth J. Goodall warned that any district depleting funds before term end could halt classes early. legislators may provide new revenue for aid. In other news, Crockatt Whiterhead of VNGO, Va., died at 87 and is survived by large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoo
Kanawha
Foca
Washington, Jefferson
Charleston
Eizabeth J. Goodall
Detozenarian
Vngo, Va
Crockatt Whiterhead
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights of the Bath
Knights of Columbus
Marcie
Colonels Orchestra
Lst
Vane de Kennedy
Virginia Hubbard
Ruth Foster
Misa Helen Hotuter
Milas Ady Mae Shaver
Jean Shaver
Misa Wilhelmenia Shaver
Misa Violet Holstein
Russ Ciarabe Bholatein
Nisy Fillda Holt
Betty Coleman
Misa Lovies Borris
Rachel Noble
Georgetta Young
Madge Young
Mize Dorothy Hensley
Mise Jean Kittinger
Blizabeth Waldron
Mise Mae June Wills
Maxine Walker
Misa Mary Love
Misa Louise Maroney
Kathryn Maroney
Giadys Gay
Mingime Williama
Feullue Keeney
Adgiine Grady
Battin McCormick
Zila West
Mming
Virginia Coleman
Luellie Parker
Thelma Quinoa
Janetts Hubberd
B. Jertigon
Fred Burgraph
John Holt
Junto McPherson
Paul Palmer
Woodrow Hunley
Buster Totten
T. Cooper
Prisk Johnson
William Love
Br. R
Gerald Murphy
Loftender
Quy, Kennedy
Ruuall Calvert
Michael Oliver
Charley Smith
James Shaughnessy
Gene Foote
Willars Kennedy
James Petry
J. T. Branden
James McCoulhay
3. W. Swartz
Brand Walker
Melvin Clements
D. Ray Hall
Virginia Avenue
Dunbar
Mea
Alvin
Tera
Atump Street
Thoes
L. Z. Tustin
Homer G. Bosker
Bertrand Baya
Bradley Arndt
Mildred Bussell
BH. BR. Young
Garnet Reid
Earl Shelton
Jara
James B. Weber
Main Street
Bridge Club
Bruce E. Bartlett
Airs
R. A. Staewlin
Mra. H. Y. Wilson
Roy J. Smith
Paul Bowles
Charles Smith
G. M. Samplon
Mra. Weber
O. O. Messmer
Delaware Avenue
R. P. Lipscomb
Garden
Circle No. 14
Woman's Auxiliary
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
Bred M. Ealing
J. J. Bek
Web. Smith
Thomas Woodman
John W. Sparkes
L. T. Londeree
Harvey Jones
A. ©. Ratliff
Harold Smith
Edger G Lowsen
A. Wilbreath
Kir
Lipscomb
Zanowna City Baptist Church
Ernest Petry
Humbera
James McCormick
Edith Norcross
Nancy Sayre
Trene Farkas
Eugene Legg
Beulah
Hse Turner
Virginia Keeney
Saping
Woman's Miaionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Kemp Littlepage
Brooks Street
Henry L. Terrie
Allan Waters, Jr
Kanawha Street
William Kirtley
Ruffner Avenue
Minnis Brach
Fie
Peter Fixton
C. G. Smith
One Everman
Owens
Jules Hancart
Twenty-seventh Street
Tarentum
Ais
Carl Berg
End Arn
Emmona Graham
Twenty-fourth Street
Rete Michaus
West Crariestan
Hampton Legg
Barbara Lane
Eagewood
D. T. Lane
Staunton
Marlon Schueler
Ruby Schueler
Charleston Street
Hart
Turkeys
Cox Trading Co
Slack St
Elk District High School
Geis
U. S. Naval Appointment
Prayer League
Moore Co
Potterfield
Potterfield’s Drug Store
Capitol and
Virginia Ste
Seeeenees
Elk District Board
T. W. Scott
Lionel Electric Railroad
This
Lionel
Harvey
Mnvil Christian
Ena Multhoaly
Finettza
Willer
H. J
Eroger
Quarrier ST. Delicatessen
Cole Slaw
Washington St
Campbell’s Soaps
Royal Gelatine
Camay
Chuck Roast
Iceberg Grapefruit
Lattuce
California
Flumnoy
Heck
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