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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1932

Page

12

Picnic Plans By Girls League Evening Event

The Girls League hosted a Friday picnic on the T.W.C.A. lawn with a picnic supper. Miss Laidlis Margual presided, reading a patriotic poem. Reports highlighted a regional conference at Summit Lake Camp and plans for a July sunrise break fast, August swim party, and August ride. Lucile Marshall announced extended W C A hours for men and women Fridays and Saturdays. Guests included Mrs A M Fin Ba, Kathryn McFarland Pittsburgh, Nancy McParland, and Esther Wallace. Members listed include Bertin Bott, Vincie Clark, Freeda reenlet, Lula Hundley, Mish Geurere, Sybil Coldwell, Dereths Jamicon, Gudda Lewn, Mary Edith Walker, Duls Rathina, Meta Dowting.

T.W.C.A Busines and Professoe Gaia League Mise Laidlis Margual Prsident Summit Lake Camp Lucile Marshall W.C.A A. M. Fin- Ba Kathryn McFarland Pitts‘burgh Nancy XI. Mc

Golfers Arrive at Hot Springs for Matches

Prominent college golfers gather at Hot Springs for upcoming intercollegiate matches. Notables include Puller of Mount Vernon, Geuthern Oslifernis, Billy Howell of Richmond, and Ya captain of Wah elien. Delegations from Columbia, William and Mary, and other universities join the event. A banquet at the Newstead Tuesday evening precedes the league matches and prize presentations for team and individual honors.

Wilsitmaz Weex Parkeps Dlec Netom Puller O Geuthern Oslifernis Billy Howell Richmond Elien Columbia William and Mary Getfamesiavion Tia Mewestead Offtoxs

Folklore of Washing Days and Supernatural Beliefs Across Cultures

An exploration of washing day lore from many lands notes beliefs on unlucky days and taboos. It cites examples from Morocco Romania Russia and Scotland where gods fairies and spirits influence when households wash. The piece mentions bans on washing during holidays and after deaths with tales of Rusalkas and brownies guiding village conduct.

Morocco Aurel Maure Aurel Madre Miritaa Dimitrius Alecsandri Whiteuntide Pirita Treea Tangier Little Ruslan Isle of Skye Argyllabire

Dinner Party At Spring Hill With Notables

Entertain With Dinner Mr and Bre A L Settle Jr hosted a dinner at Spring Hill. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carmen Karnes of Streator Tl Mian Eleanor Karnes of Charleston and Miss Ethel Caldwell of Charleston. Mrs M E Barla ux of Charleston plans summer in Buffalo with sister Mrs C Gardner. Mr W H Osborne returned to Ambrosia after visiting Mr and Mrs J W Allison. Minnie Lee faces Huntington visited Selly Wilson of London Heights and will escort Wilson home.

Bre. A. L. Settle, Jr Spring Hill Carmen Karnes Streator Mian Eleanor Karnes Charkeston Ethel Caldwell Rauth Charleston M. E. Barlaux Charleston Mr. Barlaux Richmond, Va Buffalo, N. Y Ell Mr. C. Gardner W. H. Osborne J. W. Allison Ambrosia Minnie Lee Faces Huntington Selly Wilson London Heights Miss Wilson

Miss Ruffner Weds William Chilton in Edgewood Ceremony

The wedding of Miss Ruffner and Mr. William Chilton took place at Edgewood country club with a tea reception and dance. Attendants wore varied formal gowns, and the couple departed for a voyage aboard the Leviathan, planning extended travel abroad after their ceremony.

Edwin BR. Taylor Staunton Jace G. QO. Chilton Jace ¢Oliar Wiliam Grover Columbus Agnes Mayer Enserbie Ming Jane Mayer Robert Caamdy L. H. Wilson Ebersole Gaines Fayatteriile Betsy Noyes Edgewood Edgewood Country Club Chilton New York Leviathan Alcs L. Woodward Quartier Street Charleston Jurion League Bt. Albans ‘School For Washington G. O. Chilton South Hills George O. Chilton America Weatmoreland ‘County Virginia William , Chilton, Jr United States

Miss Barrar Will Wed (Continued From Page 1)

The article details the forthcoming wedding of Miss Barrar and Mr. McMillan, naming bridal party members and attire. It notes reception plans, the wedding cake centerpiece, and a 150-guest guest list. The couple will honeymoon in the coast and reside in McMillan apartments afterward.

Trent Eye Killarney Jordan W. A. McMillan Rosea Grover Smith Ming Lucy Frances Field Helen Wood Jack Let Sarah Fletcher Daley Mae Miller Ellzabeth Beard Anne Marie Zimmerman

Federal Court Term Ends With Charleston Return

Judge George W. McClintle of the federal court is expected to return to Charleston today from Bluefield where a brief term of court was held last week. Cleth’ dra H. Mottesheard and members of the marshes's force returned to Charleston yesterday.

George W. McClintle Federal Court Charleston Bluefield Cleth’ Dra H

Licenses to wed issued in Kanawha County

Kanawha County clerk approved marriage licenses yesterday for Bernard Adkins 22 and Mary Gondey 24 Dell Griffith 20 and Goldie Asbury 18 Arnold Webster 25 and Katie Witame 23.

Kanawha County Bernard Adkins Mary Gondey Dell Griffith Goldie Asbury Arnold Webster Katie Witame

Garden Clubs Close Season In Charleston Vicinity

Garden clubs in Charleston and vicinity close the active season with no summer meetings except by special arrangement. Rivermeade Garden Club discussed bulbs for rock gardens and a Boston council report was summarized by several members. Pierson's garden was visited after the meeting, pools featured as summer focal points, with notes on water plants and the beauty of pool reflections. The piece highlights garden pool charm and sweet pea varieties for cut flowers.

George Huber Rock Garden Rivermeade Gerder Club Roy H. Pierson the Nations Council State Garden Club Boston State Garden G. A. Stuart Frank Mullen Mr. Anson E. R. Mills H. H Euch Ramesy and Lawrence Charleston

Pine Manor Events Include Club Dances and Legion Celebration

Scheduling notes at Pine Manor Country Club list a Spade club dance on Friday night and an American Legion daylong celebration on Monday July 4 ending with a ballroom dance. It also mentions no Kangaroo club dance Friday and guidance on keeping sweet peas fresh with a soda pinch in the vase.

Pine Manor Country Clab Spade Club American Legion Kangaroo Club

Thrift Taught Scouts Continued From Page One

Girl Scout camper learns to craft camp gear using simple tools and salvaged materials. She makes gadgets such as tables shelves basin stands and dressing tables for tents by cutting lashing and assembling sticks cans and old boxes with hammer nails and paint.

Girl Scout

Girl Scouts Craft In Forest Themed Camp Activities

The text describes Girl Scouts engaging with forest materials to create enticing meals and props such as lanterns and helmets for imaginative plays. It notes using trees and grasses for design, with art like silhouettes, leaf prints, stippled ink, and smoke prints. Photography is highlighted as a popular camp pastime.

Ann Salley

Fragmentary caption about a camper and photography scene

A fragmentary caption describes a camper named Curt Seoul in a satita panete scene with glued paper and fresh taberes, mentioning photography and eoliestion in a vague setting.

Seoul Satita

Kangaroo Club Dances Held With Notable Attendees

Members listed include Edward Polley Dery Conrad Wellsteiner Jack Pilch Lake Maclure Ken Wiggins Theo Selby and other men such as Frank Maire Nick French Dick Triviian Joseph Inns Robert Temple and Ben Lew. The gathering features a sequence of dances and social entertainment within the club.

Dick Sister Joseph ‘Inns Howard ‘Temple Robert Lew- Mir Ben

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