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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1935

Page

5

Laings Host Bridge Party in Quarrier Street

Mrs John Thomas Laing and Mrs James K Laing hosted a bridge party at their Quarrier Street home. Guests included Martha Ann Laing of Farmville and many Charleston area residents. The social items note guests traveling to reunions and college events, plus several Charleston residents visiting relatives and preparing trips abroad.

John Thomas Laing Bridge Quarriey Street James K. Laing Martha Ann Laing Farmville M. F. Brothers Minter Harriet Edmunds Mary Elizabeth Mason Brown J. Pell Miller William A. Wick Howell Nesbitt William B. Young James E. Allen, Jr N. A. Edwards Quincy New York United States Military Academy West Point Norman B. Edwards Long Island N.Y Lewis ‘Atkinson Bakersfield Cal Charleston

Junior League Horse Show Opens in Huntington Today

Charlestonians join the Junior League horse show in Huntington this weekend. Several local residents are listed as attendees and riders including Mr. and Mrs. Tom R. Raglan Mr. and Mrs. William Billings Mrs. Alice Peyton Smith Mrs. Arthur M. Hill Mrs. Walter E. Clark Miss Mary Lu Hamilton Mrs. Newton Thomas Miss Jean Riley Mr. Bertram Payne and Mr. Marshall Bond Jr. Mrs. Raglan Miss Riley and Mr. Bond are to ride.

Ida Young Weds Clyde Hume at Central Methodist

Announcement of the marriage between Mrs. Ida Young and Clyde Hume occurred Saturday evening at Central Methodist Episcopal church. The Rev J B Workman officiated. Mrs Hume is the mother of Mrs C F Hann. Mr Hume works at the post office. The couple reside at 819 Bigby Avenue.

Ida Young Clyde Hume Central Methodist Episcopal Church J.B. Workman Hume C. F. Hann Airs Ehime Bigby Avenue

Mrs Benjamin Taylor Entertained at Bridge Party

Mrs Benjamin Taylor was guest of honor at a bridge party held Monday evening at the home of Dr W E Taylor and Mrs Taylor in Mammoth Those present included Mrs Emmett Martin Mrs William Maynor Mrs G E McMillion Mrs Leonard Brooks Mrs Jess Hammonds Mrs Earl King Mrs Theodore Cable Mrs Elmer Backus Mrs Charles Berry Mes John Balser Mrs C P Hudnall Mrs Payton Pharris Miss Annie Quesenberry and Mr J T Bryant

Benjamin Taylor W. E. Taylor Taylor Mammoth Emmett Martin William Maynor G. E. "McMillion Leonard Brooks Jess Hammonds Earl King Theodore Cable Elmer Backus Charles Berry John Balser C, PL Hudnall Payton Pharris Annie Quesenberry J. T. Bryant

Youth club hosted by Miss Eloise Smith at Park Drive

Miss Eloise Smith entertained the youth club Friday at her Park Drive home. Attendees included Misses Eileen Jarvis Mary Grace Stone Katharyn Maddy Lucille Mad dy Ruth Dury Eloise Smith and Messrs Robert Pruett Waln Lyon Kyle King Samuel Smith Hamilton Lyon and Harold Benson.

Eloise Smith Park Drive Eileen Jarvis Mary Grace Stone Katharyn Maddy Lucille Maddy Ruth Dury Robert Pruett Waln Lyon Kyle King Samuel Smith Hamilton Lyon Harold Benson

Luncheon Postponed by Charleston Delphian Chapter

A luncheon planned by the Charleston Delphian chapter for Monday at Weens Nest to honor Mrs. J. W. Herscher has been postponed.

Charleston Delphian Ween's Nest J. W. Herscher

Court to Rehear Back Salary Suits Against Coal Company

The supreme court will again rule on seven suits by Charles Hodges against Hugheston Guns Coal corporation for back salary. The court had earlier held suits should be entered before a justice of the peace due to low claim amounts. A writ to restrain Hodges and the justice was denied, but rehearing was granted yesterday at the coal company’s request.

Supreme Court Charles Hodges Hugheston Guns Coal Corporation Hodges

Spooky Tavern Play Set For First M. E. Church

A mystery play Spooky Tavern will be performed by the young people of First M. E. Church on Thursday and Friday nights at 8:15. Cast includes Miss Glen Dora Spencer, Miss Mary Miller, Miss Jo Fisher, Miss Virginia Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Radford, Claude Kirby, R. Spottswood Durr, Wilfred Spencer, Richard Eggleton, and Thomas Gordon. Mrs. R. S. Burr directs.

M. E. Church Glendora Spencer Mary Miller Jo Fisher Virginia Sutherland Carl Radford Claude Kirby R. Spottswood Durr Wilfred Spencer Richard Eggleton Thomas Gordon R. S. Burr

Calvary Baptist Vacation Bible School Opens Monday

The Calvary Baptist Vacation Bible School starts at nine o clock Monday morning with Glenn Seufler and a corps of teachers in charge. Lessons cover Bible memory verses storytelling handiwork and domestic arts. A picnic and an exhibit of work are planned for Friday June 21.

Calvary Baptist Vacation Bible School Glenn Seufler

Mother Daughter Banquet At Snow Hill Methodist Church

The annual mother and daughter banquet at Snow Hill Methodist church featured a supper in the basement and a program led by toastmaster Mrs. Thomas Wright. Miss Christine Gilchrist and Mrs. Chilton Young offered toasts to mothers and daughters, with Miss Bessie Lee Walker as speaker, and many ladies attended, listed by name.

Snow Hill Methodist Church Thomas Wright Christine Gilchrist Hind Chilton Young Bessie Lee Walker Thelma Dean John Faulknier Lara Adkins Lorena Lawrence J. H. Henson Sara C. Kempler Nora Keensey D. E. Henson James Gilchrist L. O. Canterbury W. M. Fisher Jentress Rose J. D. Gardner Emma Deets Charles Harless Eli Hughes Clyde Buckle Fanny Morris Hyatt Hanson Ella H Pauline Henson Francis Jen=som

Hawkers and Peddlers Law Takes Effect Today

The 1835 legislative amendment to the Hawkers and Peddlers law goes into effect today. Traveling on foot with a pack requires a license fee of 19 dollars if using a vehicle, 15 dollars for half ton capacity, rising to 250 dollars by vehicle capacity, with penalties from 25 to 100 dollars fine and up to 60 days in jail.

Carte Is Held In Check Probe

R. C. Carte, 35, of Charleston, arrested Tuesday night by federal agent Raymond W. King on misappropriating 1366 checks while serving as general auditor for the West Virginia relief administration. Held in Cabell county jail in default of 1500 bond after a preliminary hearing.

R. C. Carte Charleston Raymond W. King Federal Secret Service West Virginia Relief Administration Cabell County

Weirton High Boy Wins Gorgas Essay Prize

Weirton High School student Senne Maktof is among 40 state winners in the seventh annual Gorgas essay contest. Each contestant receives a $10 prize. the grand prize is $500 plus $200 for Washington expenses to receive it from President Roosevelt. Second prize is $150 and third prize $50. National judges include the surgeon general, the U S Public Health Service, the U S Commissioner of Education, and the associate director of the American College of Surgeons. The essay topic is Gorgas Control of Transmissive and Other Preventable Diseases.

Senne Maktof Weir Weirtons Gorgas United States Public Health Service United States Commissioner of Education Rssociate American College of Surgeons Sene ‘Gorgas

Dies Lost Delays Vehicle License Dies Between Pittsburgh and Charleston

The state road commission reports lost dies used to stamp class truck licenses. The dies disappeared somewhere between Pittsburgh and Charleston while in transit. James P. Tierney, supervisor at transportation, says the express company is checking and the dies were due here last week.

State Road Commission Pittsburgh Charleston James P. Tierney Transportation Express Company

State Plans Suits For Delinquent Tax

The attorney general filed motions against 93 corporations to pursue equity actions to collect overdue license taxes. Delinquency totals are estimated between 25,000 and 40,000 dollars with individual delinquencies ranging from 25 to 400 dollars. Corporations owe fees on authorized capital stock and assessments are graduated.

Phi Beta Kappa Urges Time for Liberal Education

Dr William A Shimer of New York urged local Phi Beta Kappa members to embrace a liberal arts culture and expand college training. He noted 79000 members could influence education if ideals are lived up to and called for four years of liberal arts plus two or more years of technical training. The luncheon at the Daniel Boone hotel drew educators and officials as the group planned December meetings.

William A. Shimer New York United Chapters Phi Beta Kappa Daniel Boone Hotel Shimer West Chester County

Mrs Newman Named For Local Welfare Role

Mrs Bussett P. Newman of Logan was named by May F Power as president of the local division of the association. Francia Turner introduced the Rev George W Shirterday who gave the invocation. Dr Shimer addressed the public welfare department as the event proceeded.

Bussett P. Newman Logan F. Power Division of Depend Local’ Association George W. Shirterday Francia W. Turner Jey Public Welfare Shimer

Prun-O-Wheat Bread Promotes Regularity

A publisher promotes a laxative bread claiming its natural effects require regular, consistent consumption. The text urges readers to eat a few slices at every meal to see improvements in bowel regularity within about two weeks, noting the bread is not spiked with cathartic agents.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Laings Rosa Armentrout Rush Run Hugheston Beriree Sharon Gauley Bridge W. W. C. Morris Gertrude Morris E. Glenn Soash Bos Sonsh James R. Cottrell Niagara Falla N. Y J. Q. Cottrell Court Street Watler E. Clark Virginia Atreet Ix Smith College Northampton Mass Albert Bray, Jr Elizabeth Franklin Point Pleasant Hollins College Hollins Via C. &. Gilmore Huntington W. H. Tate Holy Homes Shirley Lott Spring Hill Jeanne Eggleton Avis Eggleton Jenkintown Beaver College van Eggleton Ernst Habicht Nantucket R. 1 Lou Scherr Shepherd-Hotcombe Hospital Maxwell Street Julius L. Botarsky Duke University Hospital School of Medicine Mary Boiarsky Deaconess Hospital Cincinnati Bart Eastwood Washington John Rogers Spring Hil Columbus John Bess Mont- Remery Walter Bess Marting Gadora Lett William Tate Shirley Lett John Altier Yale University Kanawha Valley Hospital Harold K. Bradford Edgewood Washington, D. C Frank McCaffrey Parkersburg Maxwell M. J. Mallory Columbia Avenue Hallie Mendall and Son Jack Kendall Richwood Albin Meyers John Field Ohn A. Field Kanawha Street University of Virginia At Charlottesville J. Morrison J. Morrison, Jr Charles Morrison Coral Gabies Miami University Helen Lewis Marian Moore Miss Moore A. Hy, Pruett, Jr Montgomers Als Antionette Bond Briarcliffe Junior College Briarcliffe Manor Marshall Bond Quarrier Street J. Q. Cottrell, Jr Weston Alice Gass Stuart Hall Staunton, Va John Gass D.D R. J. Carroll Marc Lu Hamilton Philadelphia Mirlany Carroll Rosemont School C. Werrald Sterrett Charles Littlenage Newark Charles &. Ward England Cunard R.K. Ford Tonceverte Charles E. Hamilton Virginia Street Katie Belle Abney Bureington William Lively Joseph Long Virginia Long Ravenswood John Cotton White Sulhur Springs Duck Jones Charles E. Younes Aschces Lacie Cab Calloway and The Cotton Club Orchestra Condesten Armory Gem Pharmacies Ray Scott American Legion Bluefield Armory George Morton Beckley Armory Arter Paint & Glass Co Isle Hone Eenseee Anita Wrenaseeeree Athens Reed & Upholstering CO Blal New Sorority President Mary Wilson Dotson Beta Omicron Charter Alpha Iota Sorority Charleston School of Commerce Virgilen Ee Willie Pa Ee Leila Rears Dean Jagger Pat O'Brien Josephine Hutchinson China Buck: Jones Teller “Border Briggands Vla Call of the Savage Central Church Diniene Mest Faly America Priladelphia Methodist Church Snow Hill Maggie Lee Hark Quindora Wright Ella Jane Hianson Phyllis Larter Christine Young Eva Snodgrass Betty Jn Johnson Russa Buckner Ruby Harmon Christine Canterbury Genevieve Young Marjorie Carte Ruth Snodgrass Evelyn Snodgrass Carte Weirton High Sion Toi Quarrier Maddy Will Roge Etsy Richard Croi Alen el Martymore Jean Arthur Cheer Morris Joseph Cadela Faul XK Dr. Shimer Power Association W. W. Trent Elizabeth Goodall Homer A. Holt Halt Kathleen Habertson Re { Turner Bet Carton Cecile Ramichise Soodall Elizabeth G. Martin Rosalee Gordon A. K. Doolittle Mrs. Newman O.J. Morrison Capitol ST DIAL
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