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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

17

Auxiliary Fetes Past Presidents at Church Luncheon

Past presidents of the First Presbyterian Auxiliary were honored at a 31 o'clock luncheon at the church. Rev. Ernest Thompson spoke on the auxiliary's organization and led the invocation, with Mrs. Hugh Thompson directing devotionals. A business session preceded an inspirational meeting. Numerous former officers attended, led by H. E. Bek, with a long list of members named.

First Presbyterian Y Ernest Thompson Swhe Hugh Thompson

Two Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in County Clerk Office

Applicants for licenses listed by Paul E. Wehrle include John Edward Kelly of Clendenin street with Myrtle Rose of Reynolds street and Clifford Gilbert of North Charleston with Ruby Janetie Holley of Seventh avenue. A long roster of names follows, including Mrs. Rose and several others, among them Misses Barbara Holliday Ruth and Mary Jinn and Mary Louise Herscher.

Paul E. Wehrle John Edward Kelly Clendenin Street Myrtle Rose Reynolds Street Clifford Gilbert North Charleston Ruby Janetie Holley Seventh Avenue C. BR. Adams W. H. Warren Forrest Levy Dwight L. Haddox M. R. Nason H. P. Elliot K. H. M. Cogan E. H. Smith L. Emerick C. 8. Holliday Stacey Mahan P. S. Stephenson W. \. Minor Barbara Holliday Ruth Mary J.inn Mary Louise Herscher Maxine Yost Savalici Peek

West Virginia Briefs Roundup From AP

West Virginia news briefs report several local items: Oak Hill man Gene Asbury dies from injuries after a motorcycle accident four days earlier. Moundsville police report a meat market theft of about 40 dollars. Barboursville infant saved from a fire. Elkins marksman W F Knaggs retires after 49 years. Belington approves 15000 dollar bond for street work. Moundsville U S Stamping to reopen after two week shutdown. Logan raids seize ten moonshine stills with one arrestee George Olden charged. Welch announces candidate G O I Sexton for state American Legion adjutant. Wheeling traffic commissioner Elliott A Hopkins resigns without comment.

Baby Poison Incident Reported in Cowen Family

Doctors verified Charles Hamilton 18 months old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hamilton of Cowen ate poison accidentally. The child was reported in critical condition after the incident at home.

Barboursville W. M. Hutcher Clarksburg Charles Hamilton Arthur Hamilton Cowen

Building Permits Issued for 14750 In Construction

Building permits totaling 14750 were approved by Building Inspector George B Hendricks. Plans include an 88000 apartment building at 1503 Bighoy Avenue for Mary Lilian Cazart and Charles G Anderson, a 5000 home at ay4 Noyes Avenue, a 350 addition to a house at 802 Garden Street for Mrs F H Guthrie, and a 600 dwelling alteration at 1515 Jackson Street for D P Walker.

George B. Hendricks Bighoy Avenue Mary Lilian Cazart Charles G. Anderson Noyes Avenue F. H. Guthrie Garden Street D. P. Walker Jackson Street

Cloudbursts Close Roads Near Weston After Floods

Heavy rains flooded the West Fork river, breaching banks and blocking major routes near Weston. The state road commissioner reported U.S. 12 detoured traffic, while WA 5.33 remained covered with no detour. River levels continued rising into the evening.

Weston West Fork U. 5

Matheneys Return From Columbus Banquet

Wilbur L. Matheney returned yesterday from Columbus where he attended a banquet by New England Mutual Life Insurance honoring Paul M. Smith on his 25th anniversary in the life insurance business. Mrs. Matheney joined him after a week with Mrs. Smith.

Wilbur L. Matheney Yeaterday Columbus New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Paul M. Smith Charleston Mrs. Matheney

Real Estate Board Plans Model Home Erection

Charleston Real Estate Board members completed plans at the weekly luncheon at Ruffner hotel for a model home to be erected soon in South Charleston.

Real Estate Board Charleston Real State Board Ruffner Hotel South Charleston

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First Presbyterian Group i Mrs. Alvin MacCorkle Mesdames E.R. Byrne Ernest Thompson A. M eGruyter Sheffey Hall E. O'Conner RW. Edmunds Johnson Presi George Beaire Frank A. Smith Roy A. Welsh Wiliam H. Vos Koelter J. Blair Morton A. A. Shawkey Earl Morton John Wright J. R. Helms T. D. Peck R. H. Martin Harry Thomas J. F. Davidson J. T. Sharp Donnally Morris Virginia Tompkins A. B West Virginia The Associated Press Oak Hill Gene Asbury Moundsville Paul Truex Elkins W. FE Knaggs Baltimore and Ohio Western Maryland Belington — Vorks U. S. Stamping Company Logan Sheriff's Deputies George Olden Welch Rocky Sexton State American Legion Stanley Hamrie Legion Wheeling Post Wheeling Cal Elliott A. Hopkins Wheeling Traffic Commission Nee Ae McA Fulton Somterrane Comteet Ego Ee Atteer Mann Jack's Place Summers Street Post Fide Jack Postotrler PRI Amel Othe Ave Sommers St Pastoffier Goosies Sciente Gorden RCA Bee Bike Dept. & Chain Aan Minty Droge Env Tack'n WCHS Grandpappy Jones Apple Jers Eet Poul Ranger, Peerha Fife Street Shoe Shop Rife Street Bist Roget Tica Mann Jewelers Walles Schick Shaver Woolens Capitol St Cox Virginia St
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