Dinner Party and Social Gatherings Highlight Local Scene
Mrs Annlbel P Swikher reports a Beech street dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Walls with 7 pm three course service and bingo prizes. Knights of Columbus event at Black Persons Cabin drew about 100 across Howesville Fairmont and Grafton with speeches games and songs. Alueville Methodist Ladies Ald Society met with hostesses Nora and Ruth Withers and Stella Spotts presiding followed by refreshments. Supper on the lawn at Pruritytown hosted by Mr and Mrs Ned Shriver for Sidk Henry Rupp and Mrs Leroy Hedgick with additional guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Walls
Helen Snider
William Grimes
Helen Thayer
Arba Lemmon
Dorsey Cole
Paul Rector
Norma Walls
Knights of Columbus
Howesville
Fairmont
Grafton
Grafton Council
Uncle Tom’s
U. S. Route 50
Morriss Park
Alp Society
Nora Withers
Ruth Withers
Ladies Ald Society
Alueville
Ned Shriver
Pruritytown
Henry Rupp
Spruce’ Street
Leroy Hedgick
Washington Street
Social Calentar August 20 Reunions and events listed
August 20 events include Woodford reunion at Mt Olivet church near Philippi. Also Sinclair Mar uess Cornwell reunion at Mt Zion near Maruess Preston county on third Sunday in August. Murphy family annual reunion at Clemtown Aug 20 with F B Murphy of Philippi president. Knottsville Methodist church homecoming and redwing club picnic August 22 at Boyce's grove with bus run. August 23 American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 p m with officer installation. Robinson Bartlett reunion September 3 at Webster Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Mt. Olivet
Philippi
Mt. Zion Church
Maruess
Preston County
Cornwell
Dugan
Murphy
Clemtown
F. B. Murphy
Knottsville Methodist Church
Mt. Union Church
Wilson Schoolhouse
Redwing Club
Boyce's Grove
Robinson-Bartlett
Webster Baptist Church
W. T. Robinson
A. G. Robinson
Local visitors grace West Main Street homes in Charleston area
Mr and Mrs Mary Blaine and son Billy of Charleston visit Rev and Mrs E L Lowery on West Main Street. Also seen are Mrs James Harler of Reed Miss Mildred Haley Beckley and Miss Mary Lowery visiting. Mr and Mrs H D Felton and daughter Ellen join Mrs Oral Jones in the gathering.
Blueville Residents Welcome Guests From Nearby Towns
Dempsey and family of Blueville hosted Marjorie and Eileen Madera from Camp Mead Maryland. Mrs L C Mechling of Uniontown visited her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Victor Willhide in Maple Avenue. Homer Queen of Blueville left for a fishing trip to the meters Shore. Dr and Mrs C F Schaeffer and family returned tonight from a week east including the New York World's Fair.
Local social notes and travel plans for week
Miss Imogene Devers and others prepare for a coducted tour to the New York World's Fair leaving tomorrow night and returning about a week later. Several guests visit and stay with friends including Miss Florence Powell and Miss Mary Agnes Powell with Miss Sarah Sayers, plus Akron guests at Mrs Henry Rupp's home. Hospital admissions and discharges are listed along with multiple home visits and house guests among city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Devers
C. R. Rauscher
Mary Rauscher
Clara Korte
Florence
Mary Agnes Powell
Jefferson Street
Fairmont
Sarah Sayers
Bondalene Poe
Betty Poe
Akron
Ohio
Henry Rupp
Spruce Street
Freda Jane Hill
Route 1
City Hospital
William Manley
McGraw Avenue
Willie Cartwright
Wendel
Barclay on Bridge Analyzes a Risky 6 Spade Bid Mistake
In this deal North wins with clubs after a 2 Spades response and South hesitates to pass. South misplays by showing the Ace of spades and finessing, allowing East to ruff and defeat the contract. The article discusses bidding logic and safety in preserving information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
Sult
King Fe
Bridge bidding choice for spades over hearts
In the given deal with North-South vulnerable the factor pushing North and South toward spades instead of hearts is the number of trumps available and the safety of a spade contract. If the trump fit is favorable and the heart game risks are higher, spades offer better tricks and safer slam chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aturus Byudianta, Tae
Carrico Family Reunion Set for August 20 at Dawson Camp
The seventh Carrico reunion is planned for Sunday August 20 at Dawson Camp. A basket dinner will be served. All family members and friends are invited. Mrs Agnes Carrico Fretwell of Kingwood is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrico
Dawson Camp
Agnes Carrico Fretwell
Kingwood
Margaret Larew Named Spirit of Four-H Camp at Sugar Creek
County Agricultural Agent Carroll R. Hawkins announced Margaret Larew as the Spirit of Camp for the Taylor county 4-H event at Sugar Creek Barbour County. The annual camp draws 65 members from several local 4-H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Larew
Taylor County
Sugar Creek
Barbour County
Carroll R. Hawkins
Tickets to be Turned In for St Philomena Bazaar
Rev Gesing announces grand prize tickets for St Philomena's church Rowlesburg to be entered by August 27 with returns by August 28 eve of bazaar. St Johns Catholic church Newbury members can return tomorrow or mail them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Philomena’s
Rowlesburg
A. J. Gesing
St. John's Catholic Church of
Newbury
Automobile Runs Over Washington Street Bank
An unoccupied Erskin automobile owned by Darwin Robinson of West Washington street rolled away from his residence last night, ran over an embankment near the old Ward House and came to rest in its rear. Police estimated damage but did not give a figure after investigating the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskin
Darwin Robinson
West Washington Street
Old Ward House
Robinson
Wuthering Heights Grips Strand Theatre Audience
Samuel Goldwyn’s Wuthering Heights premiered at the Strand Theatre to roaring praise. Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier star as the doomed lovers, supported by David Niven, Flora Robson, and a strong cast. William Wyler directs a dramatic adaptation of Emily Bronte’s novel with Toland’s stark, moody photography enhancing the saga of love and vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Coldwyn
Hugh Williams
Gerald ‘Ine Fitzwater
Donald Crisp
Miles Mander
Wutherling Heights
Pie
Hollywood
Ben Hetch J
Charles MacArthur
William Wyler
Baby Sandy Star of Unexpected Father At Opera House
Infant star baby Sandy headlines Universal's Unexpected Father at the Opera House on Sunday. The film blends infant charm with Mischa Auer's comedy and a romantic plot featuring Dennis O'Keefe and Shirley Ross. Supporting cast includes Joy Hodges Mayo Methot Richard Lane Dorothy Arnold and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Sandy
Heaven
Mischa Auer
Dennis O'Keefe
Shirley Ross
Donald Briggs
Hollywood
Joy, Hodges
Mayo Methot
Richard Lane
Dorothy Arnold
Anne Nagel
Anne Gwynne
Spencer Charters
Jane Darwell
Scouts to the Rescue at Opera House
An odd serial tale at the Opera House tonight features G-Man Hal Marvin rescuing a young scout from an underground temple while Pat Scanion and his son Skeets are recaptured by a counterfeiting gang. Skeets outwits the gang, aided by the brave scouting crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Cooper
Universal
Red Men
Hal Marvin Coring Ruhl
Pat Scanion
Edwin ‘Stanley
Skeets
Bill Cody, Jr
Rip Dawson
David Dutdnd
Martinsville
Coun Terters
Shirley Temple Stars in Dixie’s Sunday Show at Dixie
Shirley Temple appears in Susan nah of the Mounties at the Dixie starting Sunday with Randolph Scott and Margaret Lockwood in romantic leads. The film presents a frontier saga where a lone woman finds love amid a gallant garrison defending against overwhelming odds, crafted as a Century Fox vehicle chosen by Darryl Zanuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Temple
Oe Century-Fox
Susannah
the Mounties
Dixie
Old Northwest
Darryl F. Zanuck
Fangenet
Randolph Scott
Margaret Lockwood
Norma Talmadge Granted Divorce From George Jessel
Norma Talmadge, an ex-film star, secured a divorce from comedian George Jessel just minutes after crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. She said she still likes him but believes they would be happier apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Mexico
Norma Talmadge
George Jessel
Spart
Balkans Seen Anew Amid Diplomatic Moves And Market Jumps
The article notes Hungary'sCsaky talks with Ribbentrop and Ciano plus Mussolini, with Britain watching Danzig and the Polish guarantee issue. It also reports large German purchases lifting copper to about 208 dollars a ton and rubber about 17 cents higher on London markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
Slovakia
Count Csaky
Hungary
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Italy
Galeazzo Ciano
Mussolini
Britain
Danzig
Polana
London
Car Truck Collision Injures Six in Virginia
In Tazewell Virginia on August 19 a crash between a car and a truck injured six people including Mrs F J Tulley spouse of a Buchanan coal company official from Big Rock and her nine year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell, Va
F. J. Tulley
Buchanan Coal Company
Big Rock
Radio Brings Crisis Reports From Europe
New York reports outline weekend broadcast plans as Europe faces the Danzig crisis. Programs include WJZ NBC from Danzig at 2 PM with Max Jordan, and London coverage with Hugh Gibson at 6 PM, Kaltenborn from Paris at 9:30, plus other listed programs and events across networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Danzig
America
WJZ
NBC
Max Jordan
Hugh Gibson
London
WABC
CBS
H. V. Kaltenborn
Paris
Pope Pius X Revered by Venetians Amid Papacy
Pope Pius X, formerly patria Venice before his election, remains deeply venerated by many Venetians as he continues his papacy, a sign of enduring local devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Pius X
Venice
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Annlbel P. Swikher
Society Reporter
Barclay
Shepard Barclay
East
Che Okies
Gesing
Strand Theatre
Opera House
River OF Doom
Dixie’ Theatre
Memoriam
George W. Luzadder
Grant Park
Brenthouse
Henry Armstrong
Lou
Plattsburg
Seattle
Chicago
Sue
Cuthbert
Chesapeake and Fotomas Telephone Compane
Bell System
Etta Keti
Don
Skrs
Paul Robinson
Big Sister
BY Les Forgrave
Thames
Muggs and Skeeter
King
HO Kay
Wally Bishob
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