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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1925
Page
2
Neely presented to the Pythian meeting, outlining the season and key conditions covering the past year. The report highlighted performance trends, eligibility criteria, and upcoming initiatives affecting local lodges.
Walter Keck, ex-navy man and The American Columbus correspondent, recalls a Shenandoah disaster scene. He and staff rushed to aid, finding a wounded crewman who refused to leave his post until ordered by his superior. The report also notes unusual local anecdotes from Lyndhurst and West Virginia Knights of Pythias proceedings.
A lengthy column argues declining lodge membership and rising pleasure culture threaten fraternal orders. It recalls Crisler as a visiting pastor and praises stewardship, service, and temperance while warning modern Americans chase luxury and entertainment, risking loss of community bonds.
E Weber superintendent of achants leads staff in final prep work for Wednesday opening of public schools. Expectation is a big annual investment over 1900 with two new buildings to be used this year Woodrow Wilson Junior High and the new senior high on Washington street. The Woodrow Wilson site will be ready soon and the senior high is not due until fall. Until then the existing senior high will be crowded but plans are in place to accommodate students.
Assistant report notes Dr and Mrs Crisier moved from Tupelo to Baton Rouge after a four year pastorate at First Methodist Church. He says Charleston will be his third consecutive state capital posting, following Mississippi and Louisiana, with a career spent in two Southern Methodist colleges and service across Mississippi.
Forecasters predict scattered showers across the country this week with normal to above normal temperatures. The pattern varies by region including the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Gulf states, and central valleys, with showers peaking midweek and temperatures fluctuating accordingly.
In Dayton Vineyard a death occurred for Fight Hagern Vineyaru. The family extends thanks to Ertonde Dor ibaly Kindawen saprewelona for sympathy and floral offerings. J. Rogers and Panty conveyed gratitude.
The Raleigh County Fair in Beckley West Virginia opens at 12 45 tomorrow with midways set and tents pitched after arrivals from Hinton. Dr James Bruster secretary notes a strong fair year with racing events including a 2 30 pace 226 trot and a one mile trot plus a Ford car race.
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