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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

2

Local Society Notes From Jumison to West Street

In the Gazette society column, hostess Mrs. Edward B. Dyer hosts a Jumison get-together with Mrs. R. H. Young and Miss Mazie Hopple Young of Lockview Farm Robertsburg among guests. Multiple gatherings follow at various homes in Virginia Street Kanawha Street and Lee Street with honorees, teas, birthday celebrations, and a wedding rehearsal buffet.

Edward B. Dyer Bone Bouta Hills Frederick M. Staunton Kanawha Street Nina Paler Thum Martha Ma¢ Brown Gur Mer Wamock I Mra A. G. Wemock Lee Street Miss Brown Wamock Robert T. Brown BE. A. Myers William L. Savage J. William Gravely T.A Ramsay Belle Thomas Frances Guthrie Aisa Mary Elizabeth Wamock Lawrence Hancock Frank C. Brown D. D J. =. Robins school Belches Camp Em Goal River Olive Whiting O. L. Lanham Edward Lampton Hot Grer Clifford R. Myers Thaddeus Irion Tacy Alabaugh Alia Belsches Virginia Meexer O. G. Edward Mtersom Auton Street Trine Echeme Grodm Pittsburgh Mya Mary Beal Pease Beatrice Edward Doris Beall Sally Jane Miller da Holsey Martha Adams Joan Jenvis Edward G. Lippitt Upper Wash Theo Gore Teddy Lippitt Hohl Betty Jane Best Pegsy Craig Alitelia Olson Hugh Voress Arren Voress William Best Ray Olson Raymond Lippitt Meredith Brown- WI Dawes Walter Fisher Buse Milhee Iday Weat Avenue

Local Notices of Commencements and Travel

Mr and Mrs John J Laing of Quarrier streets plan to attend commencement at State Teachers College Farmville Va Miss Marsha Laing a graduating class member also travels. Others attend Virginia Military Institute finals in Lexington Va and Davidson college commencement in Davidson NC. Residents return from trips to New York Baltimore Washington Buckhannon and Philadelphia while many visit relatives at Charleston Morgantown and St Albans.

Joseph George d. Hohiing Louise G. Weber South Hula Glass of Sacred Heart School Isabelle Beldette Frances Bradley Maree Crane Mary Fuller Misa Eilean Rynd Dolores Sheeran Pentel Kiruin John Quiniew Charles Bradley Catherine A. Weber Catherine Robling George Robling, Jr John J. Laing Quarrier Streets Farm~ville State Teachers College Marsha Laing Laing Misa Ruth Edmunds Jean Emma Thomas Lexington Virginia Military Institute M. IL. Difton Kathryn M. L. Jr Baltimore Washington Virginis Diop Goucher College Kemp Morton Virginia Street Davidson Ir, c Davidson College Kemp Morton, Jr

Community Activities At Centre Christian Church

W A Lea presided a Wednesday meeting of the adult class at Centre Christian Church in the chapel on Tennessee. Plans were made for a social to be held Friday evening at the chapel. The Charleston WCTU Institute met Wednesday at Morris Memorial Methodist Episcopal church in Kenawha City with Mrs A G Vandino in charge. Committees named include Mrs G C Groff Union Bignal Mr James Sullivan courtesy and Nora Schwartz publicity. Short talks were given by several members.

W. A. Lea Centre Christian Church Tennessee Charleston Morris/ Memorial Methodist Episcopal church Kenawha City A. G. Vandino G. C. Groff Union Bignal James Sullivan Nora Schwartz Nannie Hen W. A. Radford A. C. Vandins J. E Johnson

Bright Spots in The Nation's Business

United Press reports a rally lifting stock values with gains in rental sectors and Firestone Tire and Rubber posting notable activity. In near-term trading, several firms show rising prices through May with mixed results in metals and manufacturing sectors.

Ly United Press Firestone Tire and Rubber Lorine Grand-silver Stoves H.C. Bobuck Medvenng Valley Steel Stendiot

Notable Young People Visit Friends and Family Across Town

A flurry of social visits unfolds as FL Roberts of Nocross and Mrs. B host events, Alice Counts of Toledo visits her mother Mrs. C. G. Counts, Miss Virginia Coleman joins Counts, and Elizabeth Young spends two weeks with friends in Orange before returning to South Rutiner. Additional plans include Ruth McKanan’s trip to Cincinnati, Mrs. A. J. Davidson’s Cincinnati visit, Mary Porter Carper’s summer stay with her mother, and guests from New York, Yale, and Washington visiting Morgantown and White Sulphur Springs for college events and reunions.

Alice Counts Toledo C. G. Counts Vinestreet Virginia Coleman Counts Elizabeth Young Holling College Hallins Orange Hame South Rutiner Roger Young Ruth McKanan Bradford Street Cincine A. J. Davidson Quartler Street Cincnnati H. O. DeMar.ee Mary Porter Carper Morgantown West Virginia University Louis Carper Lee Atrees Watton Shepherd Yale University W. B. Donnaily, Jr Edith Fitzhugh Washington Norman Fitzhugh White Sulphur Springs Percival Reuters Christine Bears Vicginia ‘Street

Birth Announcements For Three Local Families

Mr and Mrs Max W Fullerton of Columbia avenue announce the birth of a daughter Friday at St Francis hospital Mr and Mrs Jesse W Weaver of Quincy announce the birth of a daughter Peggy Sue Sunday May 1 Mrs Weaver is the former Miss Pearl Medley of Charleston Minn Mrs L H Cross of Eighth avenue South Charleston announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday June 3 at the Duna hospital

Max W. Fullerton Columbia Avenue St. Francis Hospital Jesse W. Weaver Quincy Peggy Sue Weaver Miss Pearl Medley Charleston Minn L. H. Cross Eighth Avenue South Charleston Duna Hospital

County Welfare Board To Be Appointed Today

County court official President John Blackwood announced the plan to appoint about ten members to a county Welfare Board. Judge Morgan Owen will serve as an ex officio member, with Blackwood also included, and the board will govern welfare work without pay.

John ©. Blackwood County Court Blackwood Turentie Morgan Owen Oujco

Suit Is Dismissed In Gas Company Tax Case

The Charleston Dunbar Natural Gas company suit against the United States over a tax claim was dismissed with prejudice in federal court yesterday.

Charleston Dunbar Natural Gas Company United States

Attendance Reported At Roosevelt School

Roosevelt Junior High reports thirty pupils with perfect attendance and eighty faithful attendees. The list of perfect attenders includes John Isaac, Max Byrd, Louise Kourey, Opal Harris, Lucille Lindow, Barbara Spruce, and many others. The faithful in attendance feature Oden Gashorn, Joseph Alan Groves, Malcolm McConnell, Arthur Shawkey, William Wright, Ruth Sliven, and numerous additional names.

Roosevelt Junior High School John Isaac Max Byrd Louise Kourey Opal Harris Lucille Lindow Barbara Spruce Truxton Stiles George Cochysne Charles Mottesheard Jane Betk~ Smap Betty McKee Mary Louise Campbell Katherine Yackway Oscar Kallmerton Norris Bennett Mary June McNabb Wayne White Virginia Kourey Elmer Robertson Thomas Garten Gladys Goff Annie Shaw Watson Marlon Silverstein Betty Iyle Jack Brower Ivan Essex Samuel Bornstein Atina Margaret Bush Sara Hastings Gwen Pullen Virginia Kyle Samuel McNabb Eugene Morris Elizabeth Slack Cramon Stanton C. B. Bobbitt Irvin Bass Imogene Meadows Juanita Impel Louise Sheridan Frances Wilson Virginia Lee Dunn Andrey Eleanor Clanady Robert Couch Charles William Robson George Taylor Joseph Jeffords John Curtis Row Virginia Alde Elizabeth Tsane Ruth Kyle Edythe Norman Kathryn Tarytor Virginia Hunsinger Robert Johnson Dean Pugh Mary Frances Todd William Ashley Albert Foster Don Belcher George Brake Harold Hager Woodrow Hunsinger John Jones Vincent Leng Graves White Mary Frances Mexander Dorothy Melton

White Sulphur Springs Social Roundup Special to The Gazete

White Sulphur Springs on June 5 reports S B Nace of Columbus wins the National Association of Lithographers handicap golf tournament with a 92 24 70 score and a trophy from Joseph Deutsch of Chicago. The column lists numerous social arrivals and luncheons at the Greenbrier and related gatherings with names and places across New York Philadelphia Maryland and Virginia.

White Sulphur Springs S. B. Nace Columbus National Association of Lithographers Joseph Deutsch Chicago Raymond E. Jones New York George F. Shaw Merion J. M. Jones Providence Henry J. Topping Wiliam Ottmen, Jr W. R. Carroll Douglas. Schenck P. E. Leviton C. Lakin J. M. Graton D. W. R. MacDonald H. €. Hyatt Greenbrier 4. Smith T. J. Reese E. J. Stafford PB. J. Huettner Walter Glob~ler Philadelphia Margeret Davis Elizabeth Eshelman A. W. Davis Lancaster J. J. Stafford Pittsburgh Thomas Richardson Charlottesvile George W. Warren Atlanta J. F. Garrell Chiscago Kenneth P. Geohegan Dayton B. L. McNulty Wilmette Haden Houston Tex Ieving Warner Wilmington Bolton I. Gorson Chestnut Hill William Paxton Harrisburg B. P. Wilton Fred K. Wilton Wrightsville

Local Theaters Show Mix of Dramas and Romances

The Virginian presents Bachelor Apartment with Lowell Sherman and Mae Murray among a starry cast. Rialto screens City Lights, a pantomime filled comedy romance. Capitol hosts Ian Smoke a western drama starring Richard Arlen and Suzy Brian. Greenbrier features Up the River about two friends. Kearse shows The Spy with Kay Johnson and John Halliday. Nearby towns list dozen names including W F Reynolds and M Shalleron. A report notes nearly 875 million dollars was appropriated for earthquake relief last year.

the Capitol Ian Smoke Richard Aten Suzy Brian William Bord Louise Farenda Rise News

Mercer School Attendance Records Highlight 1930 31 Term

Mercer School reports perfect and faithful attendance across multiple grades for the 1930-1931 term. Students listed with perfect attendance include Phyl Bevis Ruth Eckergon and Marshall Selnon in GA, while numerous others across GA BB SA 6A 5B 1BB 4A 4B 2A 2B 8H and 2A show faithful attendance.

Mercer School Phyllig Bevis Ruth Eckergon Marshall Selnon Peyton Anderson Jacqueline Farrington Betty Ann Fisher William Belsop Charles James Joseph Littlepage James McFarland Betty McIntosh Harry Morrison Dicky Michels Nina Pepperd Nora Pepperd Madeline Scott James Townsend Blanche Winebrenner Helen Mitchell Veonie Els Virginia O'Dell Idwin ‘Timbers de Witt Blaendon Victor Howard Glynn Mayo Gordon Underhill Susan Lewis Juanita Casper Nancy Singleton Mary Latshaw Louise Sandy Wilma Wilton Mary Dixon Pauline Carter Irene Gibbs Kathleen Miller Ann Heslop JanetsAon Poulton Pegsy Meredith Jack Whiting Patrick Chapman Robert Hil Alvin Arbaugh Nancy Delaney Kathryn Taylor Guson Flannakis Homer Houghton Charles Richardson Robert Heslop Alice Townsend Don Bromberg A. K. Beard Biste Hyree Barbara Meador Kathleen Peters Junior Salisbury Janet All Sally Dane Miller Lawrence Carter William Ghicogus Carol Dobbins Presston Richardson William Winebrester Robert White Syliss May Hott Nour William Hickmen Eva Jane Tucker Jake Bogea Leonard O'Dell Biary Franceg Hazelton Ee Es

Cole Posts Bond After Prohibition Agent Bond Filing

EM Cole of Gallagher, a former state prohibition agent, yesterday posted 500 dollar bond with the United States commissioner for appearance in federal court to answer a charge of transporting liquor.

EM Cole Gallagher Esterday United States

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Prank Port Everest, Jr Fort ‘Crockett G. W. Vanom William ©. Zlebola Cme Latelle LaFollette Clara Jane Clara Jane LaFol- Sotte Patricia Kidd Carolyn Kidd Ines Altizer Harry Moore Fred C. Blue Nancy Blue Hevert Kelly Ee Elostermeyer Henry Anderson Izabeth Hill Beverly Bennett John Hatcher R. O. Phillips Susan Fittard Mary Elizabeth Groff Nannie Emson Thelma Schivartz Milas Fred Cochran Janet Bulliven Ann Schwartz Katharine Finnegan Emma Jean Javins Josephine Javins Elizabeth Sullivan Marlon Javins Mary Agnés Bonham Gladys Dempsey Esther Dempsey Charles Kimble Edward Barlden Leroy Reed Robert Kimple Forest Martin William Whittaker Riehard Reid First Presbyterian Church Africa J. A. deGruyter J. E. Robins Cecil Perdue West Virginia Frances Robertson Alan Stanley Denver Foster Ruth Cungingham John Stevens General Service Club R. O. Philips Woman's Home Sixth Street Clara Bibb Davis Creek First Methodist Episcopal Church of James Martin Quarrier Street J. Jasper Glen Jean B. Dyer Bernard Barnes Robert J. Moore Hunter ‘McClintie Samuel V. Woods Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan College Talbott Margaret Talbott Philippi Mieg Mercedes Gallaher Warrenton School Warrenton DeWitt Gallaher Chest- Ayr Avenue South Hills J. B. Houston W.B. Cloe Thomas Beary Logan Cyrus W. Hail, Jr Kanawha Valley Hospital Joseph Savage American Medical Association J. £. Cannaday American Medical Warren W. Mowry Ruby Sizer St. Albans Fishersville, Va Mr. Mowry Wa, Mowry H. B. Clay Seventh Avenue Wheeling Clay Justice of Peace and Jay Woods G. E. Coles Pnb Ellen Dunn R. H. Dunn Fifth Avenue Sue Craddock South Charleston High School Weston Frank Smith Charles and Frank, Jr Marysville Riley South Zel Gunn Glenville Hatfida Beauregate Street Craigsville Elizabeth Schtindel D. W. Patterson St. Louis Louis Alhn Hornor Davis Swarthmore Avenue James Clarkburg E. D. Yewell Brooks Kanawha Avenue H. Johnson Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Rummell Anderson Franklin Avenue Delaware Louise Pryor East Bank O Charleston R. E. L. Rutine Xeo Claude Sullivan Ridgemont Avenue Cen Willam Dabney Edgewood Hopemont Luther Dempsey Golden, Gale Arnold A. Barnes Lewisburg A. FP. Wallen Ruffner Ave Huntington Dr. Wallen George L. Fence Stephen Pence Mary Daniels Bir William Bowers Foonceverte Wan A William A. Pence Booth Charleston St Elizabeth's Hospital Richmond van Ig J. M. Miller Holzer Hospital Gallipalis William Warner, Jr Wilam Donald Sheel Grant Street Clarksburg Blanche Steel Warner J, U, Binford FL Roberts of Nocross B. 3. Binford Lack Six Road St. Hraticls Hospital Shrewsbury J. C. Mohier BR. Richardson Louisville Mis. Helen Fane Walda Stevens Frank 4. Thomas Onto Wesleyan University Stevens Columbia University Colgates Capitol Briley Allen Columbia Network Thorsday National Biscuit Company Uneeda Bakers Roosevelt School The Virginian Lowell Sherman Irene Kwan Mae Murray Norman Werry Ivan Lebecoff Claudia del Kitty Kelly Rialto Charlie Chaplin Virghitt Cherrill Florence Lee Harry Myers Allan Gorela Hank Mann Steele Kearse Teleknor Arcret Service Kay Johnson Nell Harailton John Halliday Freddie Frederick Milton Hones Anstey Dewell Henry Kolker Iewly Jaques Mfg. CO Ill Member Federal Reserve System Capitol ST Cole WOBU W. Va Kearse Theater Barker Bakeries Cruncher Gandy Evens Louie Fred Or Rize Temple Trinitrutheran Church Dr A Ed Yeamier Union Mission Eehees Baron Keyes Jack Spena Frederick Ind Winter Floral Co Kearse Bldg Gloria Swanson Dupont’s Paints and Finishes Peninsular Paints Wooster Columbia House Arter Paint & Glass Co Kanawha Ice CO
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