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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

3

Auxiliary Groups Of Church Meet First Presbyterian Women

The First Presbyterian Church women’s auxiliary groups held Thursday meetings with mission talks. Circle No 2 led by Mrs C S Thacker met at Mrs 8 T Dud dings on Fifth Avenue with several named participants. Circle No 3 chaired by Mrs Vernon Nicholls met at Mrs O Bullington’s on F Street with listed attendees. Circle No 4 chaired by Mrs Roy H Arthur met at her street home with multiple participants. The afternoon circle chaired by Mrs Chester E Perkins met at Mrs Vincent Scott’s on C Street with program members named.

First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Circle No. 2 C. S. Thacker T. Dudding Fifth Avenue H.C. Zogg T. C. Martin W. H. Beverly H. T. Chapin John Henson Louise Thomas J. W. Gardner T. ¥. McGoveran Circle No. 3 Vernon Nicholls Emma Martin L. EB. Johnson Betty Nease Roy H. Arthur Joseph Scott Charles C. Shaw Arthur Scott Frank Skages H. MM. West C. W. Moore R. H. Dunn R. L. Coleman Co. Moulton FE. C. Woodall O. J. Owens BR. C. Lotshaw Chester E. Perkins Vincent Scott C Street Perkins Nettie Fudge L. C. Massey

Artistic crafts discussed at Dunbar Farm club meeting

Mrs Nora Fisher led a talk on artistic crafts before the Dunbar Farm Women’s club at Mrs Delbert Fisher’s Dunbar home. Reed tray demonstration by assistant hostesses included Mrs Norma Fisher Mrs Howard Brick and Mrs L L Fisher. Many members attended including Mrs H W Saunders Mrs Florence Richardson and others.

Nora Fisher Dunbar Farm Women's Club Delbert Fisher Dunbar O. C. Lytton Norma Fisher Howard Brick L. Fisher H. W. Saunders Florence Richardson Chester Beard W. D. Brammer Thaw Stuart W. H William Marshall Ray Stuart Hobart Fisher John Staunton A. G. Rice Frank Tucker E. R. Stanley W. C. Glenn

Mrs. Prins Hosts Philathea Class Meeting

The Philathea class of the Baptist temple met last week at Mrs. Peter Prins of South Charleston. Miss Linnette UWendershot read. Assisting hosts were Mrs. J. M. Kay, Mrs. J. W. Bolick and Mrs. L. Jemenson. Numerous guests listed, including many Mesdames and Misses.

The Baptist Temple Peter Prins South Charleston Linnette Uwendershot J. M. Kay J. W. Bolick L. Jemenson T. L. Burdette M. Bland J. W. Bail Ethel Core E. E. Dutfield T. E. Draper Eze

Baptist J. O. Class Entertains at Dinner

The J. O. class of South Charleston First Baptist Church hosted a dinner at Chimney Corner. Guests included numerous members such as Mrs. Marshall Means, Mrs. FE Skeens, Mrs. C Adams, Mrs. Glyne Pauley, Mrs. A D Balderson, Mrs. Gordon Glu emkamp, Mrs. Haddon Smith, Mrs. Nannie Martin, Mrs. Paris Richards, Mrs. George Hall, Mrs. Labor Gwinn, Mrs. P. D. Groves, Mrs. Clyde Richards, Mrs. Walter Evans, Mrs. Leland Smith, Mrs. Harry Baer, Miss Mary Henson, Miss Verna Heed Kuhn, Miss Ethel Taylor, Miss Chrystal Meadors, Miss Reba Bright, and Miss Freda Hoover.

J. O South Charleston First Baptist Church We Chimney Corner Marshall Means FE. C. Skeens C. Adams Glyne Pauley A. D. Balderson Gordon Gluemkamp Haddon Smith Marshal Cunningham Nannie Martin Paris Richards George Hall Labor Gwinn P. D

Mrs Turner Hosts Glasgow Mission Society Guests

Mrs. Turner entertained the Glasgow Mission Society at her home on Wednesday. Attending were Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. Garnet Jones, Mrs. O. E. Childers, Mrs. G. A. Higginbotham, Mrs. W. C. Cadle, Mrs. Ollie Moore, Mrs. Nora Pell, Mrs. D. A. Rutledge, Mrs. J. Rutledge, Mrs. Thomas Poole, Mrs. C. E. Martin, and Mrs. V. E. Hanna.

S.C. Turner Glasgow Missiary Society James Lewis Garnet Jones O. E. Childers G. A. Higginbotham W. C. Cadle Ollie Moore Nora Pell D. A. Rutledge J. Rutledge Thomas Poole C. E. Martin V. E. Hanna

Grady Family Celebrates First Birthday in Chelyan

Mr and Mrs Ralph Grady of Chelyan hosted a Friday birthday celebration at their home for their son Patrick. Guests included Mrs H A Fulkes Mr George Fulkes Miss Adalene Grady Mrs S H Eskins Master Maurice Lee Eskins and Mrs Reather Grady.

Ralph Grady Chelyan Patrick H. A. Fulkes George Fulkes Adalene Grady S. H. Eskins Maurice Lee Eskins Reather Grady

Miss Helen Jarvis Weds at Home Ceremony

Miss Helen Jarvis, daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Jarvis of Crescent Road, married Mr William Hale Bird at the bride’s home on Saturday June 6. Rev John Hart of Schwamb Memorial Church officiated. The couple reside with the groom’s parents.

H. M. Jarvis Crescent Road Helen Jarvis William Hale Bird C. D. Birthiser John Hart Schwamb Memorial Church Kisel Rainia Sand and Gravel Company

Faith Ostergren Memorial Guild Names New Officers

The Faith Ostergren Memorial Guild of the Taptis temple met Monday evening at Mrs G Fraser's home. Elected officers for the coming year include President Tyrannus White and Vice President Betty Rexroac.

Faith Ostergren Memorial Guild Taptis Temple G. Fraser Tyrannus White Betty Rexroac Delphia Helga Harold Jo Cook J. G. Fraser Mary Bell Trent S. OQ James Trumbe

Master Francis Dillard Birthday Celebration

Mrs C M Smolder and Mrs Ottie Roush hosted last week for the ninth birthday anniversary of Master Francis Dillard. Guests included Misses Regina Smolder Rosemary Comrey Jean Dillard Jean Graves Louise Bromb and Joyce Roush along with Masters Paul White Robert White Marvin Roush and Lawrence Crosby.

C. M. Smolder Ottie Roush Francis Dillard Regina Smolder Rosemary Comrey Jean Dillard Jean Graves Louise Bremberg Joyce Roush Betty Gates Agnes Fi Betty Joe Dewry Paul White Robert White Marvin Roush Lawrence Crosby

Darlington M E Circle Serves Benefit Luncheon

Darlington M E Church South hosted a benefit luncheon for 125 guests organized by Circle No 3. In charge were Mrs George F Borchert and an array of ladies including Mrs Harry Hall Msey Mrs Jatin Black Mrs Smith Mrs John C Henrershott Mrs H T Sweet Mrs Paul Dorsey Mrs A W Darkensperk and Beulah Rage Edna Goff and Franc Six million youths worldwide joined the International Youths Hostel association.

Darlington M. E South George F. Borchert Harry Hall Msey Jatin Black Smith John C. Henrershott H. T. Sweet Paul Dorsey A. W. Darkensperk Beulah Rage Edna Goff Franc

Shower Honors Mrs. Criets At Vandalia Home

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Juanita Criets was held at her Vandalia home. Attending were guests Mrs. Blanche Xeliv Mrs. EC Lacy Mrs. John Kelly Mrs. W C Dotson Mrs. D ence Henson Mrs. Andersson Bug v and Mrs. H D Barnes.

Blanche Xeliv Ang EC Lacy Juanita Criets Vandalia John Kelly W. C. Dotson Dence Henson Andersson Bug v H. D. Barnes

Machine Shop Fire Burns Huntington Facility

Fire swept Huntington machine shop today causing about 5000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported. The blaze started while a tarpaulin near an automobile being repaired caught from a cutting torch. Company president Alvin Marin said there is no insurance to cover the loss. Firemen noted the tarpaulin broke from long use and ignited away from the flame.

Huntington E Firr Huntington Forse and Machine Comote Alvin PL Marin Tuardine

Circle Two Meets on Weekend in Rome

A Neighborhood Circle meeting was held in Rome with Mrs Byron Ducks presiding. Attendees included Mrs T VY, Mrs Ho, J, Mrs T C Marvin, Mr Nin, Mrs Maude Beve, Thomas, Mrs John Jackie Henson and the Duading. Discussions covered several topics during the weekend session.

Rome Byron Ducks T. VY. Ran T. C. Marvin Nin Maude Beve Thomas John Jackie Henson

Jefferson Club Holds Meeting

Jefferson Woman's Club met at Mrs. Miller's Coal River home for a lesson on Plane in West Virginia and planned the Kanawha Fair final public event. Members present included Mrs. Winters, Mrs. Mays, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Brace, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Elman, Mrs. George Whipple, and others.

J. E. Mays E. P. Davis Barshall Coal Ham Earl Williams J. A. Marshall B. B. Bseue Henry Elman Waler Montison G. B. Brace BE. If Morris D. Pevier W. BM George Whipple E. W. Clark W. H. Willis W.¢. Glenn Helen Cunningham Green

Crookham Family Reunion Held in City Last Sunday

The Crookham family reunion was hosted at Mrs. Har r 372 Milton with eight children and 13 standchldren present. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C H, Herschel Frost, Tack Frost and daughter BL Frost of Warren Ohio. Phyllig and Craver of Cleave Leighmad. Mrs Masire Reddy tonk and Ale.. Wayne and Pat of Denora. Mrs. J Be ne of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs ron Pere Ann and Charles of Pittsburgh. Roy Border and Virginia Ellen of i, Pat M. Mrs. Grant Groom and children LeRoy and Paul of Mars Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Hartey Minoy and children James Hunter and Nancy Ellen. Gus F Tarson and sons James and Robert. Emanuel Cyouksam. all of Charleston.

Crookham Fanily Har Milton Mong Sevat Keane Wayne Ane Denora Pat Chicago Ron Pere Ann Charles Pinurgh Roy Border Virginia Ellen Pat M Grant Groom LeRoy and Paul Mars Hartey Minoy James Hunter Nancy Ellen Gus F. Tarson James and Rober Ane Emanuel Cyouksam Charleston

South Charleston Ladies Air Society entertained guests

South Charleston society scene details a Thursday night event hosted by members including Mrs Roe Maret and Mrs O Dea amid informal introductions and shared social conversations. Names appear in partial OCR form with unclear roles and locations.

South Charleston Ladies Air Society Roe Maret HB Robert Nts M, Alderich Mere Reveal O'Dee Ree

Children Party Honors Unknown Mount Hea Event

An OCR fragment details a children’s party with unclear names and roles including celebrants and attendees. It references a date in spring and mentions several individuals such as Margaret and Dorihy with multiple surnames. The readable facts are scattered and the overall meaning remains uncertain.

Vo Mt Hea Spriven Thuvediy Soria Hull Celebr Fyarth Bartiday Eho Uther Tesyeurt Leese Ce Margaret Dury Wh Dorihy Bee Dau Pearwon Wollang Lee Jack Durret Jie Fyb Bowers

Words Most Often Mispronounced teaches clear speech

A 40 page booklet highlights 19 language pitfalls and shows how to say each word correctly. It promises gradual improvement with one error addressed daily and aims to make readers speech perfect.

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Words Most Often Mispronounced Booklet Request

A reader asks for a JSe to be sent to The Charleston Gazette at Home Institute 169 Worth Street New York. The request includes plain name address and the book title Wl.

Charleston Gazette Home Institute Worth Street New York

Charleston Delegates Attend Spanish War Veterans Meeting

Charleston is represented by several delegates at the thirteenth annual encampment of the United War Veterans opening yesterday in Wheeling and ending tomorrow. Kanawha will back Henry Churchman for department commander, with a list of past officers and delegates including Wallin Hawkins Walter Tinsley Solomon Brown Eugene Drennen and others eligible to vote.

Charleston United War Veterans Wheeling Kanawha Henry 7. Churchman Wallin A. Hawkins Walter Tinsley Solomon Brown Eugene Drennen George Fordham M. J. Courtney B. R. Cole James S. Holmes Claude B. Jenkins William H. Eads Richard §. Brown Ralph Dyer Eugene Belcher Homer A. Croft Henry E Sheldin William W. Woods

Court Term Opens as W McClintic Heads to Bluefield

The federal district court departed for Bluefield yesterday to begin the term today. The session is expected to run through July, with W McClintic leading the delegation and overseeing proceedings as the term unfolds.

Liquor Spending Exceeds Relief in League Campaign

B E Ewing of the State Anti Saloon League opened a campaign for liquor law changes citing 3 225 000 000 dollars spent on liquor in the United States last year plus bootlegging undiminished. He said this amount surpasses federal spending on recovery and relief and urged legislative curbs and local options to nullify dry county votes. A troupe of 23 stilt dancers from Manchukuo tours major cities for Japan.

B. E. Ewing Thestate Anti-Saloon League Ewing Asbury M. E United States Tepcal Manchukuo Japan

Lacy Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Presbyterian Conference

Senior students at the Presbyterian synod young people's conference heard Rev. Ben R. Lacy of Richmond preach the baccalaureate sermon. About one hundred students took part in the pageant The Light of the World led by Rev. Joseph B. Gvermyer of Bluefield. Lacy will continue his vesper talks on Lifes Choices through Wednesday.

Lewisburg, Jones Presbyterian Synod Ben R. Lacy Richmond Joseph B. Gver Myer Bluefield Lacy

Stove explosion burns Mrs Nicholas at Brooks Street

Mrs Ethel Nicholas of Brooks street suffered severe facial neck and arm burns yesterday when a home stove exploded. She was rushed to the Salvation Army hospital in reportedly satisfactory condition. Also noted is the move of Japan’s 1872 first railway locomotive to Tokyo’s Railway Museum.

Ethel Nicholas Brooks Street Salvation Army Hospital Japan New Railway Museum Tokyo

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Mra Baptist J. O Mrs. Turner Glasgow Mission Society NOW IN Progress National Furniture CO Kanawha ST Frank Knox Associated Press Faith Ostergren Darlington M. E. Circle International Youth's Hostel Association Diamond Ice & Coal CO Bullitt St After Paint & Glass Co Bale ST Mrs. Criets Jefferson Club Crookham City Give Children’s Party Fred Jacoby, Jr Evelyn Bernthy Helen Misa Travis Landee Frank Gilliar Rose Johnny Farrell Dr. Lacy Presbyterian Nicholas Ally Steve Ihiy Quel- Ce Va Bayonne Batiste Washington, D. C Enn Ener Ralei v
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