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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

4

Society Notes Highlight Luncheons and Dances in Charleston

Miss Lena Cablish hosted a ridge luncheon in Fayette Street honoring Mrs. John Thornton of Warrenton and Mrs. Jozeph B McGurl with a rose and green decor theme. The Charleston Women's club held a benefit bridge party with 15 in play, while East End Star chapter hosted a noon luncheon. Colonial Dames shared a yellow and blue luncheon at Edgewood Country Club and announced several entertainments and upcoming weddings. A marriage announcement for Miss Lola Eye and Mr. John Calhoun was reported, along with birthdays and dances at Sacred Heart high school and the Shewnes Club graduation dance. Oriental dances gain interest in London as Chinese dance Droggin' the Drygen is introduced amid popular Charleston styles.

Lena Cablish Ridge Fayette Street John ‘Thornton Warrenton G. E Champe Jozeph B McGurl Mra. Thornton Mra. McQuzl Frank ‘Thomas F. XE Mishckon H. G. Truslow Frederick Gramm Washington Play Major Charles Cadish Donald Shonk Burdette McWhorter Ann Hopkins Blas Edith Wroyd Jean Kennedy Mary Morton Mise Okey Gene Hicakins Nellie Walker Ciara Ferry Nancy Lee McClure Iota Cablish Katherine Charleston Women's Club Mancing Thorne W. Nulee Warren WS A. V. Johnson Doney Mr. Andre Charles Burdette and Birs Fiorence Johnson Arline Dilling Ross van Biren Virginia Connor Lenore Rabinson Dorothy Swacker Bathering Pauline Pratt Mary Roderick BR. E. O'Conner 8. L. Campbell F. P. Fritsch R. CG. Johnson Ofr F. Dauben Shewnes Club Selock Muaio Colonels Tata J. C. Warrick Broad Street Christine Ball New York Howard Ball Dixie Street London

Personal Intelligence round up from Charleston society

Mrs Aubrey Willams of Beckley visits Maryland avenue hosts Mr and Mrs Wilbur Maynor. Billy Richardson improves at the Baas home. Miss Margaret Loringe returns to St Albans after a weekend with Mrs Ly D Mallory. Mrs M M Lacey and sister Mrs Janice Perkins back from Wolletown Ohio. Hudlins return from Mason City. Dr W T Henshaw attends funeral in Martinsburg for William Snaegrasa. Genevieve Cottrell visits Richwood. Earl Glasenkemp and wife back from Bluefield weekend with Frank Field. Miss Lottie Taliaferro returns home near Stoutton. Stephane Milhouse home for vacation from St Edwards Hall Notre Dame. Mrs Richard Grashota and Mrs W Gravatt Jr and children head to Jersey coast for summer. Herman Dennett leaves for Parkersburg on business. Clifford Johnson and daughter Barbara with Mrs Christie Brslot of Warren travel to Charleston to visit H Campbell and family. Former Judge Henry S Cato hosts family at Kis bungalow on Coal River for Decoration day. Harry Comstock spends Memorial Day in Charleston. Henry H Barnes, Mountaineer Hotel proprietor, visits Mrs S B Chilton Sr of South Side. William MacCorkie brings a crew to Splash Beachport. returns to Columbus Ohio. S B Chilton in Cleveland on business. Ada Coddington of State Health visits. Martha Novelius, Olympic swimmer, entertained at the home of Garrett T Ferble. Mrs F M Wheelwright from Roanoke spends day in Charleston with brother Will Nem Wheelwright. Wheelwright arrives in Charleston today to visit Mrs L R Piezel in Edgewand. Mr H Button and son visit. W E Kuhn returns to Walnut Hills Cincinnati after visiting Montagua family.

C. N. Hudlin Mason City W. ‘T. Henshaw Martinsburg William R. Snaegrasa Genevieve Cottrell Richwood Earl Glasenkemp Bluefield Gtd Frank Field Charleston Sos Lottie Taliaferro Stoubton Way Stephane Milhouse St. Edwards Hall Notre Dame Ind Clifford Johnson Barbara Christie Brustt Warren, Fa C. V. Barner Stephenson Crescuton Campbell Bluefleli H. ¥. Campbell Henry Cato Garret T. Fogle Kis Coal River Harry Comstock Lewisburg Henry H. Barnes Ruffner Hotel Mountaineer William~ Son Afra B. Chilton

Fisk Singers On Kiwanis Program Charleston News Note

The Charleston Eiwanta club hosted Fisk University's Jubile Singers at a luncheon, turning the program into a song showcase that drew praise and extended performances. The group, touring abroad, has appeared for dignitaries including Mussolini and royalty, while notes on local social arrivals and visits from graduates filled the rest of the column.

Charleston Eiwanta Club Flak Jubiles Fiske University Amit Pare Premiser Mussolinii Italy Spain Astrid Belgium Great Britain C.J. Barbour Harrodsburg Moses Z. 1. Polling Chattanooga Temnorea Sandy Lou J. W. Whitebaker Russellville Old Virginny H.W. O'Bannon Paul E. Baker Bain Riwan Jans K. J. Powell Charleston, Alumni Association of Fiske

New Wonderful MELLOGLO Face Powder Ad Claims Longevity

An advertisement for the new MELLOGLO French Proc ean face powder promises long lasting wear and a matte finish that prevents shine. It emphasizes a natural peach color and urges readers to remember the name for a unique cosmetic product.

Circle of King's Daughters to Meet at Mrs Prairie Home

The Silver Cross Circle of the King's Daughters will meet tomorrow afternoon at a specified hour at the home of Mrs J B Prairie on Kanawha Street. Mrs Clarence Young will assist as hostess and Mrs C J Morrison will lead the devotionals.

King's Daughters J.B. Prairie Giee Kanawha Street Clarence Young C. J. Morrison

Four Walls Make a Home Says Women Testify

A parade of testimonials from Lancaster and Michigan women tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for improving health and energy. They credit the remedy with sustaining home duties, motherhood, and easier births, urging others to try the medicine.

Lydia H. Pinkham

Red Sulphur to Be Memory Soon

In Monroe county West Virginia Judge C W Campbell owner of adjacent farm has bought the Red Sulphur oil spring and hotel from a Richmond bank. He will tear down parts of the buildings and sell the lumber. Sulphur Springs once a popular resort, waned after railroads opened other lines. Located 14 miles southeast of Tacott.

Red Solpher Monroe County West Virginia C. W. Campbell Funtington Richmond Tatcott

Band Will Play For Elk School in Elkview Friday

Mayor Wertz authorizes the municipal band to give a concert at Elk District High School in Elkview Friday evening to raise proceeds for buying instruments for the high school student band. The town already has an excellent orchestra and the piece notes many local visitors and residents mentioned in the report.

Mayor Wertz Elk District High School Elkview Scheol

Ruffner Hollow Road Set To Open June 11

Ruffner Hollow road near Elk River will open June 1 after concrete work completion. County engineer Conrad Ross oversaw the project as crews improved the river road and restored access from Elk River at Two Mile Creek. The road, a popular short drive, will serve expanding eastern neighborhoods and ease travel from Capital Street via the Old Fix river dirt road.

Elk River Conrad Ross Katawhs Fix River Capital Street Ross Esk Vivet Court Ls

State Assessment Underway by Public Works Board

The West Virginia board of public works began computing state wide assessments for utilities after sessions led by Secretary of State George W. Sharp. The body will consider testimony from railroads streetcar lines and other utilities before finalizing charges while also addressing vacancies on the board of education and county reviews.

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