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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
5
Local notes list numerous visitors and residents traveling to and from Ashland Winchester Lexington and Cincinnati. Names include Mrs W M Riessinger Sallie Hall Clifton Prewitt Elizabeth Lockridge W H Haney and many others visiting relatives attending events or on business across Kentucky Ohio and Florida. Several weddings funerals and social engagements are noted with recent travel to Louisville Winchester Flemingsburg and Martinsville.
Mr and Mrs Frank P Boyd entertain this week with a camping party at Kirk's Camp on Slate Creek guests travel by motor yesterday Their hospitality includes Will Howell Robert Howell R M Jones W K Prewitt Mrs Sadie Stiles Elizabethtown Mrs 8 D Hall Miss Elizabeth Boyd Miss Nancy Clay Miss Virginia Hall Robert Howell H Rex Hall Hedge Morris Carl Boyd hosts a second party at the same time and place Martha Gay Bridgforth Lexington Kelly Barnes Lillian White Thomas H Massey C Malcolm Moses Winchester
Miss Beall entertained at a 500 party this afternoon at her West High Street residence. The event featured garden flowers and a luncheon after the games. Guests included Mrs. E. E. Beall, Mrs. J. W. Hedden Jr, Mrs. H. B. Turner, Mrs. W. W. Eubank, Miss Emily Hedden, Miss Anna Wallace and many attendees from Louisville, Tampa, Atlanta and Richmond.
C. M. B. Follett, Educational Secretary, spoke to city churches urging alms to aid the rescue of fallen women. The National Crittenton movement now runs 64 homes in 37 states serving about 5,000 women yearly, with a goal of a home in every state and continued public support.
Miss Christine Heinrich hosted a six o'clock dinner Friday with Mrs. Isa M Reed and daughter Miss Martha Frances Reed William R Reed of Lexington and Ira N Simmons of Halls Tenn as guests Miss Irene McNamara plans open session dance at Table Theatre Thursday night August 12 from 9 to 1 with music by Mrs H P Reid and son Billy Reid and only one show that evening dance to follow the first show.
Miss Reese Shimfessel of Clay City was guest of honor at a dinner party hosted by her sister Mrs. B. D. Hall at Bide-a-wee. The yellow and white decor featured a crystal basket centerpiece, with mints and ices and a delicious menu served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howell and several named ladies.
Mt Sterling commission and storage company operates amid local concerns over rates and service quality. Community leaders review practices and potential regulatory steps to improve customer protection and transparency.
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