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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1933

Page

4

Society and Clubs Holiday Parties and Dances in Charleston

Society notes detail Miss Bee Ficklen and Miss Caperton hosting a dance at Appalachian club rooms Virginia street on December 26 with travel plans from Stuart Hall and Raleigh. Guilds of St John's parish entertain with a turkey gaver at the parish house on Quarrier street, listing numerous attendees and guests. George Wood and Mr. Garland Pitt's Antlers to play for a West Side women's club dance, with hostesses named and a long list of attendees. The piece also covers birthday parties, Philathea class Christmas party, children's party, bridge tournaments, and community club activities in Charleston and South Charleston.

Bee Ficklen Margaret Caperton Appalachian Club Virginia Street Miss Ficklen Fitzhugh Ficklen Stuart Hall Staunton Miss Caperton St. Mary's Academy Raleigh N. C W. G. Caperton D. Yew William Abney H. J. Snyder, Jr W. A. McMillan McMillan R. I. Hapgood Thomas B. Jackson William R. Johnson and Duis Ned Aleshire Aleshire Bir GO. Stahlmann Jara Ernest Hobicht Piya Mejor W. BR. Ure Ure Fitzhugh Fickien Ano G. W Woert R. H. Merrill Merri J. B. Goldsmith James M. Mason, III Mary Fox Josephine Milan Prederice Dalzell Catherine Brahlmann J. R. Thomas Cary Barksdale E. C. Dawley E. M. Beatles J.J. Warwick Fred Graham Owen Mc~ Millen R. N. Jeffords William @. Gallaher Charles Lively Benster Charles EF. Hodges Douglas Fontaine FE. L. Telcatt Paul Newton Steele Trotter George Wood Garland

Community Activities Circle No 6 Meets at Mrs Taylor's Home

Suuch church circle meets Thursday at Mrs B P Taylor's home on Lez street. A gift is presented to Mrs Andrew Gardner, circle chairwoman. Guests include Mrs B P Taylor and other members. Also noted is Charleston Juvenile Day and a plan for a Christmas tree and program on December 23 with refreshments. Baptist Temple choir to perform a Christmas cantata The Mystery of Bethlehem at 5 PM with guest soloists Pearl Reddington and Percy H Boat. Arthur J McHoul to direct.

FL K. Manderville Lig Ladies and Society of the South Charleston M. A. Nicholson Montrose F. C. Baker Basil O'Dell Apmis McLaughlin R. G. Jarrell 4. G. Barlow Denyer Herson Herbert Grrenier Robert Clements G. GC. Hake R. O. O'Dell WE. Elmara M.A. Nichols R. J. Wich E. F. O'Dell E. ¢. Smith Rosella Price H. B. Crniore Mir Nail E. J. Heller Paul Heller Ruth Heller First Methodist Episcopal Church Suuch B. P. Taylor Homme Im Lez Street Andrew Gardner Taylor P. E. Greter G. L. Roberta F. E. Greter George L. Roberts T. G. Casto John Charleston Degree of Honor Protective Association Moose Hall Keann- Wha Street Della Frankin The Baptist Temple

Personal Notes Revealed From Local Home Visits and Travel

Mrs 4 L Mores stays with her son while Mrs Albert Young returns to Chicago after five weeks with parents Mr and Mrs Fr Daniels on Donally Street and daughter Mrs H B Clay on Seventh Avenue South Charleston other families travel to attend funerals and holidays. In Burbank California Oliver Bal- Gue's car collided at an intersection bursting into flame but a hydrant discharged water, saving the vehicle.

B. G. Mavseo Fourth Avenue Loop No. 22 South Charleston Jesse Poe M. F. H. Bincey Charleston Council Area Bruce’ Wilson Flippin 1. S. Hill B. ¥. Elis Edgar Maiscott R. M. Colan Albert. Young Fr. Daniels Donally Street H. B. Clay Seventh Avenue Chicago Rachel Antz Benna Vista Godbey Hospital Goms Place Burbank Cal —Iq Oliver Bal- Gue

Winter 1934 Pattern Service Offers Elegant Curved Silhouette Frock

The ad promotes Anne Adams pattern 1528 with a curved silhouette and semi bodied waistline, in dull satin or mossy crepe with bengaline accents. Sizes 28 to 45 available, fabric yardage listed. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and pattern book offer. Order by mail from The Charleston Gazette pattern department in New York for fifteen cents.

Anne Adams Anne Adaumy Charleston Gazette Pattern Department West Ash Street New York

Lindberghs Arrive in Santo Domingo After Tour

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrive in Santo Domingo after a long air tour, meeting at Macros Harbor with American Minister and Mrs Schoenfeld. The Lindberghs attend an informal dinner at the legation with President Trujillo hosting and Secretary Logroyt present.

Santo Domingos Charles A. Lindbeck sToday San Juan Puerto Rico American Minster Schoenfeld Macross Harbor Legaeton Anne Will Miami Lindberghs Trujillo Logroyt

Appalachian Power Company Wins Case

A verdict for the defendant was directed by Judge George W. Me Clatk in federal district court yesterday in the case of L. F. Price administrator of the estate of George Edward Price against the Appalachian Power Company. The suit sought 10000 dollars in damages. Shaf George E. Prien, who was gutting, fell on a power line near Seth in Boone County on August 16, 1932.

George W. Me~ Clatk Federal District Court L. F. Price George Edward Price Appachian Power Company George E. Prien Seth Boone County

Neely backs two bank receivership appointees in Washington

Senator M. M. Neely, in a press dispatch from Fairmont dated December 15, recommends William G. Greenlee of Anaconda Avenue Cherieeton West Virginia as receiver for the First National Bank of St Albans. He also proposes Harry K. Diane of Piedmont West Virginia as attorney for William McDonald, receiver of the First National Bank of Keyser.

Fairmont M. M. Neely Wareney Washington Wiliam G. Greenlee Anaconda Avenue Cherieaton W. Va First National Bank of St. Albans Neely Harry K. Diane Piedmont W. Ve William McDonald Keyser

Bank Insurance Law Nears Operation and Debate

President Roosevelt learned the federal bank deposit insurance law would start January 1 with a six day notice. He urged Congress pause further action to allow a test period while Walter Cummings reported most state banks sought coverage and vetted by examiners. The plan limits deposits insured from January to July, then expands with tiered percentages, and the American Bankers Association pledged to support sound recovery during discussions at the White House.

Washington Roosevelt American Bank- Fts Association Walter 53. Cummings Deparlt Insurance Corporation Cummings Reconstruction Cotoration Federal Reserve Federal Insurance Inn American Bankera Association American Bankers Association Francis M. Law White House

Mains Under Chicago Streets in Explosion

A string of underground main explosions rocked Chicago's West Side, buckling streets and injuring three people. A nearly 300 foot crater appeared as manhole covers flew into the air. damage exceeds $100,000. Explosions occurred along Armitage avenue and in basements and tanks of residences, endangering hundreds of pedestrians and drivers. Investigators suggest sewer gas or leaked gasoline sparked the blasts.

Chicago Armitage Avenue

Chase Capital Stock Change Is Proposed

New York Dec 13 Chase Capital Stock Change is proposed altering the capital structure of the Chase National Bank, the nation’s largest banking institution. Pending directors meeting next Wednesday, chairman Winthrop W Aldrich said the board would decide whether to permit the possible purchase of preferred stock by the United States government. Senatorial testimony in Washington preceded the talks. The Chase currently has capital stock totaling $145,900,000.

New York Chinse National Bank United States BR. F.C Winthrop W. Aldrich Serieh Towy Washington Senate Banking Committee

Parcels Post Window Will Be Open Longer

The Charleston parcels post window will stay open from ten to five this afternoon, extending beyond the usual one o'clock closing. Acting Postmaster Singleton said the window will remain open after closing time next week if people are still waiting. a thousand admissions will be cut off before train time, extending the period beyond the standard one hour.

Charleston Jamison Singleton Aine Mang

Island Girl Frank Re Adaane Drama of Eldnaping

A serialized crime tale continues as Vern battles Pancake on a crowded platform. Pancake taunts and assaults Vern while shots ring out from below, and Vern clings to a platform railing in a life or death struggle for survival before the scene cuts to a cliffhanger.

Frank Eldnaping 1 Girl Vern Pancake iVery

Dry Hotel Closed in Grand Rapids After Decades Long Prosperity

The Tha ois Eagle hotel once thrived in pre prohibition days under temperance rules but has closed after about 80 years of operation. Deacon James K. Johnston announced plans in 1883 to build a temperance hotel and later, after management changes, the property ceased operations as unwise. In Fargo North Dakota, North Dakota Agricultural College reports 90 students in the faculty 40 years ago, with total enrollment now surpassing 1506 as Dr. J H Sheppard serves as president guiding growth.

Grand Rapids Mich James K. Johnston Johnston Taree Sone Fargo N. D North Dakote Agricultural College J. H. Sheppard Sheppard

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