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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1927
Page
3
A playful piece contrasts turning on heat in chill weather with enjoying a cool breeze when summer sun overheats. It offers a cheeky reminder to seek comfort through clever cooling rather than overrelying on warmth. The voice invites practical and witty solutions for varying weather.
A readable ad style note touts a $16.50 Westinghouse fan with refined, full size capability, enclosed oscillating mechanism, three speeds, and room friendly design. It claims superior breeze per cost and urges buying from a Westinghouse dealer for higher grade models.
Former Governor William A. Mac Corkle entertained Esnawhe county farm women last Thursday afternoon at his Sunrise estate in South Hills. Eighty-eight club members attended from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, with a long list of attendees including Mrs. B B Burford, Mrs. A L Hugha, Mrs. Charles Wagner, Miss Margaret Bowers, Mrs. Emma Settle, Mrs. J W Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Meadows, and many others.
New River State Alumni Association held its annual banquet in the Montgomery Baptist church dining room with 75 members present. President Osher C. Parsons presided as speakers included G. E. Mahan of Fayetteville and H. Arnold of Elkins. Arnold spoke on tax and funding for higher education while Mahan praised the college’s growth and service. Officers were re-elected: Parsons, Coyer, and Updike. Charles Bates of Cannock received prior military honors and was later imprisoned for fifty days on charges of swindling and jewelry thefts.
The Scout Court of Honor met in the Supreme Court room with Dr. Nicholson presiding. Ten helpers assisted as Eagle badges were awarded to La Clercq Bowyer and Rupert Burford, while 23 Charleston scouts earned merit badges and two earned first class rank. A new East Bank troop was organized under Wilbur Canterbury, and Channing Lovell was named First Class Review Board chairman.
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