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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1927

Page

4

Society Sizzles With Bridges and Parties Across City

Informal bridge luncheon today at Jie L P Williams home on Quartier Street with four tables in the aft ernoon. Guests include Mrs A M Pitcher Mrs Ben Brown Mrs Tom Born Mrs G H Barksdale and many others in Richmond Virginia society.

Jie L. P. Williams Quartier Street A. ‘M. Pitcher Ben Brown Tom Born G. H. Barksdale W.W. Point Hiiseo¢ Peyton Somes Imboden

SALLYS SALLIES: Charleston Notables Visit and Travel

Local social notes list visitors to Charleston including Mrs. James Madison Mudd hosting, Evelyn Hicks improving after an operation at Charleston General Hospital, and numerous regional trips. Names include Mrs. R U Teche, Dr B McCulloch, Mrs. Penelia Gates, Mrs. E R Biles, Mr and Mrs Bolden, Miss Frances Preston, Miss Mary Jolynson Davis, Miss Edith Huskey, Miss Lucius Ieane, and others visiting from Portland, Baltimore, Lewisburg, and New York.

Ton Gharleston James Madison Mudd Evelyn Hicks Charleston General Hospital R. U. Teche Beckley 7. B. McCulloch Oak HI Pmnelin Gates E.R. Biles Kant Bank Kanawha Valley Hospital

Ace High Beauty Powder Ad Promotes Black and White Powder

Mae Redd of Brooklyn touts Black and White Face Powder with soft finish and flattering tints. She praises fragrance, long wear, and skin-smoothing effects, noting 25 cent boxes available from widespread dealers. Also recommends Black and White Skin Soap and Beauty Creations for best results.

Brooklyn N. Y

Community Notices Highlight Meetings and Recitals

The Protected Home Circle convenes at the Masonic Temple at Virginia and Hole streets for officer election. Trinity Lutheran ladies gather at 8 for a be-lated class at 1604 Virginia. Mrs Glover leads an expression recital at 8 in the First Methodist church young people's room. The event features a free melodious pianoforte recital invitation.

Masonic Temple Virginia Hole Streets Hleetioh Elble Trinity Lutheran Church Williamm Bradhag Virginia Street R. H. Glover M. E. Church Quarrier Morris Mhdeterpone

Personal Intelligence Briefs From Local Area

Miss Helen Methewo leaves by motor for Charlotte North Carolina to be guest of Mike Mildred in Cove for some time. Mr W A Obley and Mr William Obley motor to Fairmont to spend several days. Mr A B Thoma spends ten days at Virginia Beach guest at Cavalier hotel. Mr Frederick Prichard and Mr Walter Andrews depart for Andrews home in Chattanooga. Miss Marguerite Mudd of Huntington

Milas Mildred Rose Margaret Weldebrook Josephine Watson Morgantown Svesta Martha Bromberg Mim Iveyn Carskaden Bromberg Morris Street Miss Rose Misa Weldebrook Miss Watson Helen Grichton Sylvia Wickline Misa Proneca Guthrie Ann Brown Misa Margeret Cobell Ruth Murphy Misa Ruth Mason Frances Wickversheim Katherine MacCermic Misa Margaret Shenk William Collins Caroline Thellling Misa Betty McCutcheon Ruth Warnack Ann Older Carskadon Misa Bromberg Frances Anderson Sargent School J. K. Anderson Ander Rom Cleveland Dorothy Stafford Charles Hanover J. Wood Reynolds Ciactnnat Str Helen Methewo Charlotte N.C Mike Mildred Cove W. A. Obley William Obley Fairmont Thoma Virginia Busch Cavalier Hotel Frederick Prichard Walter Andrews Mr. Prichard Mr. Andrews Gnattanooga Marguerite Mudd Huntinge

Funeral Services for Mrs Tompkins Held at St Marks

Funeral services for Mrs Caroline Tompkins, longtime Huntington resident, were held at 3 p.m. at St Marks Episcopal Church with Rev F K Hughes officiating. She died Saturday in a Huntington hospital after a period as a patient and is survived by two daughters Mrs EZ L Michle of Huntington and Mrs G HH Tompkins, among other relatives. Interment at Teays Hill Cemetery.

Tompkins Caroline Tompkine Seartine St. Marks Episcopal Church F. K. Hughes Tompking Bt. Albans Huntington Sho Ja L. Michle Brn John Kyle Ohio River Road Ons HH. Tompkins M. F. Tompkins 2. C. Tompkins Winston-Solen N.C C. Tompkins Chicago Teays. Hill Cemetery J. le. Hytes Storms Conn

Quiet Charleston Wedding Unites Miss Hill and Mr Clifford Sutherland

Mrs Myra Hill of West Bd Albans and Mr J H Sutherland of Huntington witnessed the small Presby terian ceremony at 1 20 PM in the church. The couple, both from local families, began life together with immediate relatives present at The Ripples camp on Coal River prior to the event.

Bec Charleston J. Ir. Stevens Richmond Fevterson E.G. Colcord H. Philips Misa Elen Smith J. ©. Burchert Williamson Keener McClung Melbourne Prldently St A. McClung Third Avenue BR. C. Sweet Pasterday R.ae Batley Sutherland Eleanor DB. D. Riley Holden Hollantsworth Parkatrees H. C. Com Julian Sud J.B. Rich Huntington A. L. Butler D. McGee Sunshine Hill Clifford Sutherland Marc Hage Hleinting Sutherland Myra. Charlea Hill West Bd. Albans J. H. Sutherland

Community Socials and Local Visits in Nitro

Mr Clyze Jarvis employed in Kentucky spent the weekend with family on 28th street. Mrs Wilford Higenbotham hosted bridge with guests listed. Several residents including Mrs Charles Campbell and Mrs T J Wiseman attended. Miss Aurelia Sylvester left for Akron to visit relatives for months. Mrs C B Simpson and daughter Alice joined by others noted. Local visits from Rawhn City and Charleston residents cited.

Clyze Jarvis Kentucky Tle Wilford Higenbotham Joan &. Ratrie Higeinbotham Sdth Chasies Campbell T. J. Wiseman Adelie Harric Gilbert Rodi O. B. Champerlain W. Ui, Moore J. EB. Hulshtaur G. CG. Alderson Frank H. Palmer H. EB. Deckert William A. 8 Vivien George E. Munkenbeek Ralph R. Wellace Ira Warmer Rerdom Mirs Lynn Jane Pennsylvania George Fares Hayes Albert Sears St. Alphans Suiday John L. Béss Misa Aurelia Sylvester R. OG. Sylvester Akron Ohio Eister Mm. W. P. Ter= Hart Squire C. BE Roc Wan Charleston C. BE. Simpson Alice Ad Gon Charles Chirton Birgaret Young Beatrice

Butler to Open Auto Agency on Virginia Street

The Butler Chevrolet Company plans new auto agency rooms at 141 East and 125 West Virginia Street around July 4. J. Butler will be general manager bringing extensive experience to the venture joined by TL Blech and 3, 9, McGee from previous Chevrolet and Cadillac associations.

Appalachian Electric Power Company Neutra Butler Chevrolet Company Virginia Street J. 4. Butler Automouve Indias Chevrolet Cadille Alty Butler McGee

Birth announced and local visitors noted in Huntington

Bir Williams Abott of Cincinnati visited his parents Afr and hirs BE T W Abbott of 37th Mr and Mrs Harry K Miller of Quint street announce the birth of a son on June 24 at Huntington hospital Mrs Miller formerly Miss Virginia Martin daughter of Sir and Mrs Ernest Martin of Huntington Also three Nitre Twilight games scheduled this week Viscose vs Independents Tuesday Independents vs Royalguard Wednesday Rubber Service vs Viscose Friday

Lower Falla Bir Williams Abott Cincinmati Afr BE. T. W. Abbott 37Th Street Harry K. Miller Qint Huntington Hospital Miler Misa Virginia Martin Ernest Martin Huntington Independents Royal BU Uard Rubber Service Ve Viscose

Barnhart to Confer With Chief in Pittsburgh

A Barnhart, acting deputy prohibition administrator for the southern district of West Virginia, traveled to Pittsburgh to confer with his chief, Administrator John D. Penning. Nearby, Rev J Go Morton scrubbed a church floor to save cleaning costs, while Miss Katherine Gressig was seriously ill on Washington Street.

A. Barnhart Depuy West Virginia Pittsburgh John D. Pennington Leicester J. Go. Morton Miss Gress Katherine Gressig Wisshington Street

State marks quiet Monday at the state house

The long standing practice of state departments to avoid important matters over weekends continues with quiet Mondays at the state house. Departments plan for the next week on Monday, while staff with outside business often handle tasks then. Sixty-six more centenarians die in the UK in 1928.

State House Sunta

Sanitary experts recalled from flood area in West Virginia and Mississippi

Sanitary inspectors from Preston County and state health officials are being recalled from the Teglom flood zone as conditions improve. D. W. Bons and C. J. Ward are among those ordered back to West Virginia on July 15 after aid crews assisted the Mississippi districts.

West ‘Virginie C. J. Ward Kingwood Preston County D. W. Bons West Virginia United States Mississippi

Lost purse with jewels returned to Mrs Abramson

A purse containing two diamond rings a watch and other items belonging to Mrs. Abramson of 503 Margaret Street was thrown from a family car by her daughter Saturday night. Mr Litton of Bigley Avenue found the purse and returned it to the owner who learned of the loss yesterday.

County Educators Convene Summer Meeting in Kana County

The county boards of education will meet on Wednesday, June 2, to discuss plans for the coming year and craft programs for needed services. Attendees include all school boards across the Quintricta district, following the statewide pattern of recent meetings.

Kanawha Bostes of Education MT. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing Philadelphia Accreditant State Board Antiresa Nursch, Fils Reed Streets

Virginia girl to enter plea in case tied to infant death

A Virginia teen aged near eighteen remains in Clay County court as prosecutors weigh a plea deal. The girl, linked to the infant in a back room incident and related to Charley Jarvis, faces charges in an infant death tied to a constable murder case. The prosecution argues fear of stronger charges if she pleads not guilty.

Virginia Aces Nda Charley Oanne Virginis Jarvis Ee Clay County Jarvis County Oaks Clay Alan

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