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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1932

Page

2

Society Notes Mix Luncheon Plans and Recitals

Local Society page reports Mrs. Abney of Virginia Street hosting a beige luncheon at Edgewood Country Club Monday with Miss Katie Belle Abney visiting from New York for four months. Also slated is Matawha Valley Chapter DAR hosting a centennial luncheon at Caesar’s on Tuesday with newly elected officers to be installed and a music recital featuring works by Ries Chopin Debussy and Berlioz. Knights of the Bath announce weekly dances at the Kilgore Columbus Ballroom starting tonight with Cornels Orchestra. A long list of birthday, shower, and hosting events fill the community calendar amid club gatherings and garden show prizes at the Mason music club.

Mra William Abney Virginia Street Edgewood Country Club Insper Katie Belle Abney New York Matawha Valley Daughters Ema O Charleston Woman's Club George W. Bherp Area Willam EZ Point Plessant Ih West Colonel Crating Lewie Point Malloy Victor MW. Knopp Knights of the Bath Xalghta Af Columbus Cornels’ orch@stra Kinigate of Columbus

Alumni dance and society notices in Logan area

Alumni association of Charleston High School hosts annual graduation dance at Pine Manor country club at nine. Guests include Oldest living alum Mary E Heber and many local couples. Jewel Huddleston hosts a dance for St Albans honor. Ming Lorena tll of Nallen and Edward Huddleston return from Berea College. Bridge and luncheon gatherings feature Rose decorations and social clubs in South Charleston and First Presbyterian church activities.

Alumni Association of Charleston High School Pine Manor Country Club Mary E Heber Pred L. Teo Mra Rotco J R. 3. Mulholland Albert Glebn Frank Wilson William Gallaher George Price Jewel Huddleston Win St. Albans Edward Huddleston Berea College Beres Ming Lorena Tll Nallen B. ©. Roverts and Birs Chad Graham Miss FU Mer. Huddleston Laura Mwe Holt Milas Polly Lowry Adies Arbutus Plower

Local social notes highlight travel and guests in Charleston

Dr. Ernest Thompson returns from Montreal where he attended a Presbyterian general assembly. Mrs. H B Lembich and Mrs. Rex Humphries of Detroit are summoned to Charleston due to Mr. J A Ruffner’s illness. Numerous Charleston area residents host and travel for weddings, graduations, and college events with plans to attend Gallcher College and WVU related activities.

Ernest Thompson Kanawhatreet Montreal N. C Presbyterian Church H. B. Lembich Rex Humphries Detroit Charleston J. A. Ruffner Kanawha Street W. A. McMillan Harvey, McMillan Baltimore University of Mary Leat College Mac Curkie Kanawha City

The Capitol Theater Programs and Local Society Notes

The page lists film lineups at The Capitol including Tarzan and The Gay Caballero with a return engagement run. It notes other features at The Greenbrier and the Rio Grande theater, plus cast lists for The Virginian and South of the Rio Grande. Local social notices mention patients, visits, and departures among families in Lynchburg, Richmond, and nearby towns.

Agalnet Rio Grande George O'Brien Victor McLagten Conchita Montenegro Tinda Watkins Karl Dane George K. Arthur

Calvary Church Vacation School Opens June 13

Calvary Baptist church will run a two week vacation school starting Monday morning June 13 from 9 30 to 12. Mrs W B Miller an experienced teacher will be in charge of the program.

Amb Dolbec Mise Romee Central Avenue Misa Pocer Elkview Baptist Lou Reynolds L. Tertty Reynolds’ Lamaster Matt Mies Florence Reynolds 2. Ryan Nex Taster Clifton Aar- Gatt Summers George Reynolds Clark Grover Pinney Harold Jfiemnes Dave Tompson George Kee- Ovvals Mivaly Charles Reynolds George James SeCoy Sempbell Wayne Jean George Calvary Baptisl Church W. B. Miller

Men’s chorus to perform Russian songs at church

The First Presbyterian church men's chorus will present a program of Russian songs at 8 p.m. tomorrow night. The program includes works such as Glorione Forever by Rachmaninoff and pieces by Astas sky and Ippolitoff Ivanoff, offering a varied Russian catalog.

First Presbyterian Church Rachmaninoff A. “Astalsky Biim the Lori Ippolitoff-Ivanoff

Excelsior Insurance Withdraws From West Virginia Market

Withdrawals from the state noted by W K White deputy state insurance commissioner show the Excelsior Insurance Company of New York with offices at Syracuse pulling out of West Virginia. The report appeared yesterday.

West Virginia Excelsior Insurance Company of New York Syracuse W. K. White

Insurance Case To Be Appealed In West Virginia

State Auditor Edgar Cannon leads an appeal filed with the state supreme court by Elliott Neffsen on behalf of the state auditor. The case, against Aetna Casualty and Bure ly company and 36 other insurers, centers on readjustment of auto public liability and property damage rates. The circuit court denied the defendant’s motion to dissolve a temporary injunction issued April 8 restraining revocation of certain insurance rates set March 1. The appeal follows a filing with the circuit clerk after the order.

State Supreme Court Turaday Edgar Ccannon Aetna Casualty and Burely Company West Virginia Elliott Nelfsen AK & Preliminary AU Prem Neffien Yaaterday Circuit Clerk Circuit Staten

Judge awards 250 judgment in Van Buren case against district

Justice of the Peace H B Clay Ceaterday grants 250 on each of five counts in a suit by E 8 Van Buren against the London district school board. Salary checks to Van Buren as secretary, purchasing agent, and bookkeeper were refused signature by county superintendent Jane Goodall for lack of authorization.

In & Ault E 8 van Buren London District School Board Justice of the Peace H. B. Clay Ceaterday Elizarath Jane Goodall Hla

Nitro News Highlights Community Events in Charleston and Nitro

Mrs. EL Hendricks hosted the Nitro DFOM club gathering in Charleston with guests including Dorothy Thuchum Helen valet Irene Franklin Kathryn Walker and Ralph Walker. Viscose Athletic Association planned pool operations at the Viscose plant with I.2 Bigginbotham overseeing life guard Rome Brewer appointed. Community members Carl Dyer and family from Setoto Ohio visited Nitro while Mrs. Dyer, a former Nitro schools superintendent, was noted. Edith Yen Thompson and Willis P. Mankey wed May 14 in Catlettsburg, with Edith a Nitro graduate. The Indian twilight baseball team beat Yenken’s 6 to 4 at Viscose diamond as Lune ford pitched. Reverend O. L. Hawking and family move to Brave Pennsylvania then return in September. Maury Frances Kessler ill in Alderson. Meeks, a former Nitro resident now Weston teacher, visited. Howard Hudnall, Homer Hudnall and Tex Javins play with Winfield baseball club.

Mrs. EL. Hendricks Charleston Dorothy Thuchum Helen Valet Irene Franklin Kathryn Walker Ralph Walker Charles Logan Mr. T 3. Wiseman the Hostem Hendricks I. 2 Bigginbotham Rome J. BE. Hartigan Fifteenth Street Mims Edith Yen Thompson Willis P. Monkey Rosnnka Catlettsburg Nitra High School Hartigane Mankeyta Ceeat Yenken Dors Luneford Clark Halsey Batterien Voray Meeks Weston Howard Hudnall Homer Hudnall Tex Javins Winfield

Pattern Service offers two-for-one children’s dresses

Two adorable frocks for the price of one pattern with a cute model in imitation of grown-up styles. Pattern 2281 requires sizes 4 to 10 and 21 8 yards of 36 inch fabric with three yard contrasting. Send name, address, size, and pattern number with payment. Catalog offers fashion ideas and the pattern service is priced at 15 cents for the catalog, 25 cents for pattern and catalog together. Charleston Pattern Service, Charleston West Virginia.

Caine Angelis Anne Adams Ste Mage Charleston W. Va

Drought Conditions Could Escalate in County

County Agricultural Agent T F McGovran warned drought conditions may worsen like two years ago as light rainfall failed to soak ground. He said crops suffer with rain scarce, noting apple and peach outputs may be 25 percent below normal and stock water could require transport if drought persists. A distant forest fire in Ash town Forest, England, caused heavy damage.

T. ¥. McGovran

Conley to Speak At Bridge Celebration At Richwood Today

Governor W G Conley travels to Richwood for Mountain Trail bridge opening ceremonies at Curtin and Holcomb bridges. A Craigsville parade with automobiles drums and bugle corps precedes the program which begins at three o clock with speeches likely including Dr F McClintte of Williamsbrg and representatives from Richwood Marinton and others.

Conley Richwood W. G. Conley Mountain Trail Curtin Holcomb Bridge Drum and Bugle Corp Craigsville Inten Bol, Roberts F. McClintte Williamsbrg Construction Marinton

Presbyterian Men Open Outing With Indoor Activities

The Presbyterian Men of Kanawha City Presbyterian Church held an outdoor meeting at Stasin Street Park featuring indoor baseball, horse shoe pitching, and croquet. An old time army meal was cooked on the grounds and served by the men under direction of Dreat Ayre, the club president, with attendance noted and several listed participants.

Kanawha City Presbyterian Church Stasin Street Park Dreat Aayre Paso~ Agen Jy B. F. Goerow Joseph E Oniman Carl Berg Stanley Lege Stanley Lege, MH Stebbins Clark Joalin Clark Justin James Cleveland Williary Bicks Demron Wilson F. B. Garrod Walter ‘Zeite A. KE. Tutcher Walworth jOr. Clelldayre John Cork London Busts

Dr. B. Preston to Be Buried Today in Ashland

Funeral services for Dr. B. Preston of Ashland Kentucky who died Friday morning at a local hospital will be held at four o'clock this afternoon at the Ashland home. The Rev Thendate B Wilis rector of Calvary Episcopal church will conduct. Surviving are five brothers and one sister plus the widow and two daughters Annie and Isabelle Preston. The deceased was a Glade Hill Virginia native and a graduate of a Kentucky medical college and the American Medical Association.

B. Praton OO Ashland Wils Calvary Episcopal Church Preston Glade Bil Va Hosmiks College Kentucky Medical Expociation American Medical Association Kate Sanddlon Macon College C. B. Preston

Damages Sought Over Fatal Auto Collision

Mrs. Minta O Conner sues M A Byers in circuit court seeking 10000 damages for her husband s death in an automobile crash. Byers daughter drove the car. Byers owns a procet store. Trial resumes Monday.

Minta O. Connersquin M

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