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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

5

Brazilian Fiesta Planned by Auxiliary Group

The South Charleston First Presbyterian women's auxiliary completed plans for a Brazilian Fiesta on the church lawn honoring the 25th anniversary of the auxiliary. The event features a program by Mrs Thomas Roper and devotional leadership by Mrs W R Craig, with fallback plans at the church if weather turns inclement. The group will fund four delegates to the Greenbrick Military School youth conference in Lewisburg and two delegates to the Presbyterian Intermediate camp, both in June. A rose luncheon is planned for June 24 at the next devotional meeting, with other members in attendance.

South Charleston First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary KE. K. Lusk Highland Avenue Southern Presbyterian Church Thomas Roper W. R. Craig Chester E. Perkins W. G. Tars C. W. Moore George A. Brown

Evanses entertain young people at Coal River camp

Mr and Mrs W D Evans entertained Tuesday night at their Coal River camp for the young people of the South Charleston First Baptist church. Attending were Wayne Taylor George Quisenberry Rev H Lloyd Parkinson and wife Mrs Parkinson W A Evans Lester Fargley Mrs Walter Parkinson several Evans children and other local families.

W. D. Evans Coal River Charleston First

Picnic Supper Planned At Zogg O Dell School

A Brownie pack from Zogg O Dell School met yesterday afternoon at South Charles Street School to finalize plans for a picnic supper. The event, to be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., will conclude the summer program with Mrs. E G Heinz in charge.

Zogg-O'Dell School South Charlesston Wernes E G. Heinz

Liquor Store Sales Rise in April statewide

West Virginians bought $140,000 worth of liquor in April, higher than April 1838 but below March 1937 levels. State Liquor Commission Chairman R. E. Kelly reported April sales at $1,006,040, with a profit of $264,448.87 for April purchases, while March 1937 yielded a net profit of $238.

R. E. Kelly State Liquor Commission

Chief Clerk to Sign State Road Bond Issue

The state will issue and transfer the last $500 000 road bonds despite Treasurer Talbott’s absence. Atty Gen Meadows says the chief clerk in Talbott’s office can legally sign the bonds for the treasurer when absent.

Richard E. Talbott Atty Clarence W. Meadows Holt Talbot

Closing Exercises Planned at Morris Memorial Church

The daily vacation Bible school opened Monday at Morris Memorial Methodist church will hold closing exercises at 8 o'clock Friday night June 1.

Morris Memorial Methodist Church

Sixty enroll for eight weeks band course at South Charleston High

Sixty students enrolled Monday for an eight weeks band instruction course at South Charleston High School. Enrollment continues this week. Private or class instruction offered with advanced sessions 8 to 9, intermediates 9 to 10, beginners 10 to 11 each afternoon. First of nine summer concerts set for Mound at 7 30 Saturday night June 1. Concerts every two weeks.

South Charleston Charles H. Gorby Mound

Class Celebrates Seventh Anniversary at Spring Hill church

The Pastor's Helpers class of Spring Hill St. Paul M. E. church in South celebrated its seventh anniversary with a Tuesday night event. Led by Mrs. B. E. L. Chilton and Mrs. Walter Spence, attendees included the Rev. T. C. Adams and Mrs. Adams, and numerous area families and members such as E. W. Hall, John S. Rumbaugh, Joseph Sisson, E. O. Arnold, Theodore Kester, Harry G. White, J. T. Spence, J. C. Mooney, Carl E. Ashley, and many Chilton and Spence relatives.

Spring Hill St. Paul M. E. Church South L. Chilton Walter Spence T. ¢. Adams Adams E. W. Hall John S. Rumbaugh Joseph Sisson E. O. Arnold Theodore Kester James Guinn Carlosa Ashley Jack Ashley Franklin Ashley James Adams Connelly Adama Webster Adams James Spence Eustace Chilton

Sunnyside Farm Woman's Club Hosts and Plans Meeting

The Sunnyside Farm Women's club met Tuesday at Mrs. H. D. Barnes's Vandalia home. They completed plans for a July 6 meeting at Mrs. E. D. Peal's Vandalia home for members and families, with a program following business. Others present included Mrs. L. J. Jenkins Mrs. Allen Stover Mrs. A. D. Maddox and Miss Eleanor Bigelow.

Sunnyside Farm Women's Club H. D. Barnes Vandalia E. D. Peal Vthe L. J. Jenkins Allen Stover A. D. Maddox Eleanor Bigelow

Piles or Hemorrhoids Ad Offer at Local Stores

An advertisement from Potterfield's and Rood 'em stores promotes a package of get tablets priced at $1.26. The copy claims the product helps cases of blind, bleeding or protruding piles, urging readers to purchase to relieve symptoms.

Potterfield’s

Cass Postpones Supper Held by Mizpah Bible Class

A covered dish supper planned by the Mizpah Bible class at the home of Mr. J. J. Exline was postponed Friday night due to unspecified reasons, delaying the community gathering. No new date was announced in the notice.

J. J. Exline

Armor Lodge Meeting Tonight at Coles Hall South Charleston

Armor Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will hold a lodge meeting at Coles Hall in South Charleston tonight at o clock. The gathering aims to discuss matters before the group and unite members in attendance.

Armor Lodge Knights of Pythias Swill Coles Hall South Charleston

Entertain Society Hosts Missionary Group Today

Mrs John S Rumbaugh will entertain the Woman's Missionary Society of Spring Hill St Paul M E Church South at 1 this afternoon at her home. Rebekah Lodge to Meet Montrose Rebekah lodge will meet at 8 tonight at the Gold Fellows hall at Spring Hill.

John S. Rumbaugh Woman's Missionary Society of the Spring Hill St. Paul M. E. Church South Montrose Rebekah Lodge Gold Fellows Hall

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