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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

4

Social calendar highlights in Wheeling events

Mrs. Harold Ritz hosts a luncheon at Kana’wa hotel in honor of Mrs. John, who recently moved to the area. Mrs. Harry Hall's bridge luncheon on Virginia street honors Mia Wertzherrer of Tulsa, guests include Miss Laing and Betsy Hill among others. numerous clubs and church groups plan meetings and preparations for upcoming programs in Charleston and surrounding communities.

Harold Ritz Kanawha Hotel John Gass Parkersburg St John's Episcopal Church Harry Hall Virginia Street Mia Clephane Wertzherrer Tulsa Okla Louisa Baing Miss Wertzherrer Misa Laing Sara Esther Mathie@wa Greta Payne J. Howart Lobnitz Nancy Hogeman Margaret Martin Sherman Ballard John Shanklin Jleanora MacCorkle Lophiel Cameron Mary Summers Herriet Jana Sullivan Nancy Ruth Thomas Lisa Spilman Haisy Bear Florence Avis Mary Louise Agnew Louisa Hamilton Ann Matews Miriam Carroll Jean Gauoéwin Payilis Thornton Elizabeth Keatey Laura Virginia Hobbitt Virginia Il June Messar Miss Miner Miss Faith Gos-ing Mrs. Hill

Personal Intelligence note from Wheeling and surrounding areas

Local brief reports return home of Willian Schenk Albert Schenk Alber Schenk Sr from Columbus Wheeling residents Mrs J A Arbuckle guest of her daughter in Quarrierstown Pavia Culbert travels home after Charlestown trip Spencer Samples in New York Charles Hodges Morgantown publisher home after city visit Mrs Z Campbell Mathews and M Eggie Spencer to Pittsburg for Quota Club convention Miss Ruth Sparkes visiting Huntington Dr George A MacQueen and daughter Anna depart for Philadelphia

Willian Schenk Columbus Co Albert M. Schenk Alber At Schenk, Sr Wheeling J. A. Arbuckle Tewishire Mra Joe Jefferds Quarrierstrott Pavia Culbert Thomas Eetarart Charlestom Oh Spencer Samples Lewis Siverr New York Elty Ruth Sparkes Yieding Freinds Huntington George A. MacQueen Miss Anna Puila

Court routine notes on funds and estate actions

Court records show a report on funds in a case involving the estate of a party against Pred Beth aid others plus a divorce case granting Sylvia Coley a divorce from Charlie Cale and restoring her to her maiden name Sylvia Milain. Deeds of right of way along Elk River were recorded for a road project with Robertson Haality company and Pt. Hoffman transferring deeds to the county court.

H.W Shimblin Ford Staimson Tate Lucy Simpson Aurply Elk River Robertson Haaity Company Pt. Hoffman

Summer term expected at Huntington college provides record attendance

Huntington reports anticipation of about 1,000 students for the upcoming summer session opening June 1. Dean Sheuas of the Soraller faculty says applications and advance registrations indicate the largest attendance in the college’s history, reflecting strong summer term interest and expanded program offerings.

Huntington Sheuas Soraller Aetioc Colle

Burgess Bedtime Stories Bur THORNTON W HERGESS

The tale follows Billy Possum near the Green Forest as he encounters Snapper the turtle and Mrs Supposed, while a wary Billy weighs his options and the danger posed by Snapper and Jira in a quiet early morning setting.

Thornton W. Hergess

Billy and Mrs Snapper Hunt Along the Riverbank

In this fragment from a T. W. Burgess tale, Billy mutters about Mrs. Snapper while observing her on the bank and in the water. He follows a grass-trail she leaves, driven by curiosity about her purpose and a hint of a larger Turtle family motif in the nearby scene.

Billy Liz T. W. Burgess

Four year old rescues cousin from Lake Michigan

In Indiana a four year old boy named Peterson waded into Lake Michigan and pulled out his cousin who was drowning. The moment is described as a notable act of bravery by a young child amid dangerous water conditions.

Owell C. B Lipe Michigan OFPY Ind Pour-yoarjell Furry Peterson Lake Michigan

Real estate transfers filed with county clerk

A summary of yesterday's realty transfers lists multiple deeds with guardians trustees and private parties. Notable transactions include Ingram guardianship transferring a four tract Poca river property for 300 dollars and a trust on Does river for 1500 dollars, plus various parcels in St Albans Youngstown Kanawha and Jefferson districts with prices from 1000 to 2000 dollars.

O PB. Ingram Guardian Jack Wilsinson Poca River Pora Howard Fred Ingram Rosa Isentt Jack Wilkinsen Does River Poca M.S Vroctor R. Te Procter St. Albans St Albans Burgess B. Burgess, & Tracy Washington District The Kanawha City Company P. & jMickette Nem Filson L. Vance Magazine Branch Clifton W. Whitemore Harry Young Kanawha Twondop

Turner News Social Notes From Clendenin And Nearby

Local brief items report Paul Sebak and B F Taylor visiting businesses in Clendenin. Emmy Gunter returns from Ashland Kentucky and visiting relatives. Graham the plumber spent a week in Charleston. Herbert Taylor and Carl Campbell hiked to Falling Rock recently. I B Nutter and family spent Sunday with William Halston. J B Taylor visited Clendenin recently. Loyd Saulubury and children returned home after visiting relatives in Clendenin. Luckey Canterbury of Queen Shoals visited her daughter George Saddler on Sunday. Laureil was a business visitor in Clendenin Saturday. Christul Halston and Tearl Campbell visited Leatherwood Sunday. Liessie Comer of Cobb Station visited here Sunday. Bert Nutter and Burke Osborne visited Charleston recently. Mary Lane Martha Lane and Perry Lowers spent Sunday. Celebration and Schoolcraft mentioned in local notices.

Turner News Paul Sebak B. F. Taylor Clendenin Emmy Gunter Ashland Plumber Graham Charleston Herbert Taylor Carl Campbell Falling Rock I. B. Nutter Willam Halston J. B. Taylor Loyd Saulubury Luckey Canterbury Queen Shoals George Saddler Dd Laureil Clenden Christul Halston Tearl Campbell Vluigad Henderaun Leatherwood Liessie Comer Cobb

Doomed Man Begs Hymn During Execution

Henry Granar, condemned for the murder of his wife, asked the Salvation Army to play My God to Thee at his execution. He circulated a note claiming the Prince of Wales' speeches would be published in book form.

Duitiam Codle Henry Granar Salvation Army Newter God Prince of Wales

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