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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

4

Society Notes From Edgewood Club and Local Gatherings

Mrs James F Harsh hosts at Edgewood Country Club where guests play mebeon and bridge. Virginia Street Temple confirmation class informal reception at community hall features a receiving line, palm decor, and guests from the class and their families. Bridge parties at Quiwood Heights and Greenbrier College plans highlighted. local mothers groups and church events noted with speakers and performances.

James F. Harsh Edgewood Country Club Earse Theater J. Gluck Walter Bulliman Leo Loeb Ortense Straus Bliss Golde Jaxon Edward Bloomberg Herman ‘Wells Charles Grossman Ja Schwartz Marena Herman Isa Frances Valley Marvin Manuel Beatrice Scheer Furilio Bark Sam H. Seheer Pelley Bir G. L Barkus M. Bedwicek Umee Simon Cohen Joe Schwab

Personal intelligence mentions Charleston trip and Atlantic City

Mr. Denzl Freeland of Botieley is in Charleston on an extended visit. Dr. James Putney has gone to Atlantic City, where he will attend the event.

Denzl Freeland Botieley Charleston James Putney Atlantic City R. Mavinghurst the Hirst Methodist Church Hellefontaine Kim Melurland Geomethia Wannwhe Valley

Black and White Beauty Cream Claims Flawless Complexion

An ad touts Black and White Beauty Bleach and related products as a quick fix for a flawless complexion. It features a Marshall woman praising the cream and its “natural flesh color” match, claiming long wear under powder and easy use. The text promotes purchasing from thousands of dealers nationwide at low prices.

Ming Ottaline Tucker Marshall

Court proceedings flag high school erection dispute

The Walon district high school construction suit of Banks and Brannwork versus J T MeKaniely opened in circuit court for $1,848.21 for labor and materials on a $10,000 contract. Mechanickls as contractor, tris and Brannork as subcontracts, contend balance unpaid. MeKaniely counters work unperformed per contract. Witnesses are laborers. case likely to finish tomorrow morning. Separate verdict favored plaintiff in a minor injury case. several other cases on the docket, including wills and bank actions. Social notes list residents attending events and visits around Charleston and nearby towns.

Walon Teins J.T. MeKaniely Plaintict Mechanicls Fol Tris Brannork McDaniels Snorning Willas Aniee I'at Withrow Washington Street Old Mercer School J. M. Chaney M. Moore West Virginia Sand and Gravel Company Ut Daniels Clifford J. Frush T the Henshaw Meter Car Company Hank and Trust Company

Mah Jongg Fad in America Sparks Trade and Tales

A garbled feature traces mah jongg’s rise as a fad in the United States, describing Yen Wu Chien and other figures amid jokes about American fascination with Chinese paraphernalia. It blends cultural curiosities, platinum jewelry demand, ostrich feather fashion, and global trade notes from Washington to Cape Colony, highlighting shifts in consumption and fashion across nations.

Washington Yen Wu Chien America Amerconus Yen Pu Yen Pu Chien Yenu Habhed Nair Nevin Bullouin Geographic synteLy Inia Arctic Islands Tropic Aone Syenuy Charles Lamb Quibdo Columbia Mittal Colom Gould ix Wulbde Natives, But They Long Re- Hariled 14 Gulvanes Nila Nouse Lamb Cape Colony South Africa Detroit Mien Ted MTU Amoco Egé North Euree Egypt Persia United States China Baey

Air passengers to India smoke on R101 voyage plan

London May 25 A projected airship the R101 to connect Britain with India is to be built of stainless steel and carry 100 passengers in nine bed cabins and a smoky room. Passengers and crew may smoke while engines will use heavy gun oil instead of petrol to reduce fire risk.

London Zuland India Ny Tilgbta

Krebs Says Coal Business Is Upward Trend

Charles E. Krebs a Charleston mining engineer states the coal business in the region shows a clear upward trend with better prices and activity expected this fall. He notes improvements in New River and Coal River areas, and says state prospects are improving with broader benefits for merchants and workers in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Krebs Charles E. Krebs Charleston Teil Theratia Krohs New River Coal River Nelda Charleston Avery Cabin Creek Atorth Inmornasen

England's air force plan roams Lake Erie distance

England's air force plan envisions a lake crossing near 240 miles long by 1929 with a center region 53 miles wide. It aims to project strongest air power within striking distance to defend the country against incursions. Notes a 41 to 42 percent decline in a fish yield over six years and mentions Dead Sea salinity and the Danghe river length in Europe at about 1800 miles.

England Lake Erie Dead Sea Danghe River Europe

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