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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1934

Page

14

Benefit Bridge Party Aids Swimmer Fund At Club Event

The Charleston Woman's Club civics department held a benefit duplicate and contract bridge night Friday at the clubhouse. Mrs Chester G Dixon chaired the event with 35 tables in play and multiple prizes. A floor show followed with performances by Ruth Innis and others from the Elizabeth Studio of Dange Arts, plus many attendees listed among local society.

Civics Department of Club Fund For Swimmers Chester G. Dixon Charleston Tom B. Davis J. J. Cason FW. Gramm G. A. Hinterlettner D. C. Jay Bmirs Walter 5.Wood J. H. Gates James D. Curphey W. B. Harris W. T. Williamson C. A. Robinson W. Hernweher EH. T. Ridditk BH. P. Elliott A.M. Lyon Kathryn Dilcher Maris “Cablish Mena Cablish Charles Dilcher C. W. Brown B. 8. Terry Carl B. Early

Thefts Reported To Police Department In City

U K Lanteau reported to the city police yesterday that someone broke into his garage and automobile and stole 200 packages of chewing gum and 18 cartons of cigarettes. F B Meddings of Elk River houseboat reported that a 30 30 rifle and a sawed off shotgun were stolen.

U. K. Lanteau F. B. Meddings Elk River

Father Reads Service at Son's Wedding Ceremony

A wedding report notes the father officiates the service for the bride and groom. Bridesmaids include Mrs Mary Johnson Mrs Marie Rhodes Miss Thelma Galperin and Miss Frame Street. The groom is Mr Raymond Rhodes with Frame Street as best man Mr.

Mary Johnson Garvin Avenne Marie Rhodes Frame Street Thelma Galperin Main Street Raymond Rhodes

Banking Commissioner Given Not Yet Resigned

Governor Kump said W C Given has not submitted a resignation and would not block his career move if he resigns. Given is in Charleston on business and may take an executive post with a Cleveland bank at a salary more than double his state pay.

W. C. Given BH. G. Kump Given Charleston Huntington Advertiser Cleveland State

Goodrich Dealers Meet In Charleston Tuesday Evening

Goodrich tire dealers from Beckley Logan Lewisburg Spencer and nearby towns will gather Tuesday evening at the Daniel Boone hotel in Charleston. Harry Kemp of the Goodrich Tire Co will preside and speakers from Cincinnati and Akron offices are expected to attend. Moving pictures will show tire business development.

Goodrich Thre Charleston Daniel Boone Hotel Cincinnati Akron. O Harry Kemp Goodrich Tire Company Beckley Logan Lewisburg Spencer

Reuben Bloomberg Attends 20th Annual Convention

Reuben Bloomberg leaves today for Cleveland to serve as a delegate to the Seth annual convention of the American Federation of Mus tailars representing Charleston Local No. 148. The convention opens tomorrow and runs through the week. This marks his twentieth consecutive year attending as a local delegate.

Reuben Bloomberg Cleveland Seth American Federation of Muastelars Charleston Mr. Bloomberg

West Side Church Marks 20th Anniversary

The Central M. E. church in West Charleston celebrates 20 years since the 191? move from Bowman church to Bigley Avenue. A procession of 431 persons opened events with a prayer service at 8 40 this morning and a 9 45 march to the Central church for anniversary services. Dr J G Buckley delivers the principal address. Rev E J Westfall and Rev W M Shultz speak at the evening service. Trustees will burn last evidences of indebtedness at night.

M. E J. G. Buckley EB. I. Conner E. J. Westfall D. D Central Church W. M. Shultz J. B. Workman

George Washington Life Insurance Reports Growth Milestone

The George Washington Life Insurance Company of this city reports continued agency activity and overall economic improvement. In May during its twenty eighth anniversary, the agency force wrote 20 percent more new applications than May last year and paid for new policies at a volume more than 86 percent higher. Overall insurance in force increased.

George Washington Life Insurance Company

Vandals Strike MacCorkle Estate Shrubbery Theft

Police search for vandals who removed two large ornamental shrubs from the MacCorkle estate in South Hills. A truck was used to access a private road to the home and the shrubs were taken, likely for sale, as guards watch the memorial section for former Governor W. A. MacCorkle and his daughter W. G. MacCorkle.

MacCorkle South Hills Asie W. A. MacCorkle W.G. MacCorkle

Music School Recital Presents Student Performances

The Mason School of Music held its fifth annual recital on Quarrier Street yesterday. The program featured Betty Arthur, Glory Alyce Bay, Elmer Nutter, Jacobene Seaman, Hery King Miller, Jeane Murray, Acacia Crowell and others performing marches, duets, readings, violin pieces and vocal numbers.

Gosing Mason School of Music Quarrier Street Betty Arthur Burly Bear Glory Alyce Bay Elmer Nutter Jacobene Seaman Gitte Things Hery King Miller Nancy Bartram Clamn Jeane Murray Acacia Crowell Tittor Tat Anita Boulden Hetty Cullums Allison Bem The Mary Gall Kelly Ang ‘Litte

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