Mabscott Halloween Party Hosted by Baptist youth group
The Mabscott church Baptist Young People's union held a Halloween party Tuesday night with clowns Puritan maids flappers colonial ladies Dutch maidens Arabs gypsies and old ladies in costumes. Miss Lilian Gadd won best costume as a ballerina and the funniest couple prize went to Grace Davenport and Lewis Graveley. Margaret Sullivan Gladys Davenport led games. a wreck victim story preceded passing of body parts. About 65 attended.
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The
Baptist Young People’s Union
Mabscott Church
Hallowe’en
Lllian Gadd
Grace Davenport
Lewis Graveley
Margaret Sullivan
Gladys Davenport
Heavy rains and floods disrupt roads across state
Heavy rains in the state cause widespread flooding with Potomac and Shenandoah rivers rising. The Keyser bridge was damaged and closed after the 36 hour downpour. U.S. Routes 19 50 and streets in Clarksburg Weston and nearby areas faced blockages. A flood crest threatens Pittsburgh area as dams and backwaters constrain waterways.
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Charleston
Panhandle
State Road Commission
Keyser
Mercer County
White Rock
Marion County
Clarksburg
Junction
Romney
Mills Creek
Weston West Fork
Weston
Berlin
Jane Lew
Grafton
Tygart River
West Fork
Craselli
Airmont
Monogahela
Mt River
Road Commission
Shenandoah
Potomac
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
W. S. Brotzman
Piles Remedy Ad Promises PILEX Pills
An old advertisement urges readers to buy PILEX tablets from Watkins or any drug store for 2.25 dollars claiming guaranteed relief for blind, bleeding, or protruding piles.
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Watkins
Watkins Drug Ad Promotes Dr Thomas Asthma Remedy
An old newspaper ad urges asthma sufferers to visit Watkins Drug Store for Dr Thomas Asthma Remedy priced at $1.50. The copy promises relief regardless of severity and uses persuasive language common to period ads.
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Watkins Drug Store
Dr. Thomas
Beckley College Clubs Spook Party At Deserted House
Members of Beckley College Commercial Club and guests attended a Hallowe en party in Crab Orchard at an empty house. Upstairs space was set for a witch party with pumpkins lanterns and corn stalks. Games and dancing followed refreshments served by Miss Flora Mae Jones and Mrs Mabel Rhodes.
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Commercial Club
Beckley College
Crab Orchard
Flora Mae Jones
Mabel Rhodes
Minnie Lee Ward
Ethel Fitzpatrick
Ruth Manning
Merle Eastman
Edith Bailey
Catherine Baker
Ketura Akers
Katherine Murray
Jack Thurman
Marie Young
Frances Belfore
Lillian Ward
Lila Ashworth
Lina Alley
Lorraine Hunte
William Smith
William Lee
Walter Cantabury
R. B. Sampson
James Wilburn
John MacHaffey
Clarence Hanson
Chauncie Cavendish
Edward Foster
Linda Sarrett
Janice Christian
Douglas Radford
Randolph Cook
P. E. Rhodes
Mrs Crozier Honored At Surprise Bridal Shower
Mrs. Glenn Crozier, a recent bride, received a surprise shower at her home hosted by sisters Juanita and Anita Wood and Nannie Ellen Gadd. Guests included many local ladies such as Mrs. Joseph Phillips, Mrs. S. H. Summers, and Mrs. Lonnie Queen, among others.
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Glenn Crozier
Juanita
Anita Wood
Nannie Ellen Gadd
Joseph Phillips
S. H. Summers
Lonnie Queen
C. F. Mateer
J. S
Ship Ahoy Cast Selected at Woodrow Wilson High
The Glee club will present Ship Ahoy a three act musical comedy Monday at 8 pm in the Woodrow Wilson High school auditorium. Alma Jo Vanney plays Dorothy Kendrick Elmo Lewis Dennis Lilly and Mavis Mann are among the cast. 125 students participate with eight dancing choruses and 60 voices in the chorus. The cast is directed by Glenn Sallack with music supervision by Mrs Roy D Milliran and a full crew handling tickets publicity costumes and lighting.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Glee Club
Alma Jo Vanney
Dorothy Kendrick
E. D. Terry
Carl Davis
Bel Santo
John Smith
Jack Dennis
Teresa Dunkley
Mary Ann Davis
Carl
Elmo Lewis
Dennis Lilly
Mavis Mann
Albert Kerbawy
Arthur Goldstein
David Totten
Ronald Jones
Vera Jones
Glenn Sallack
Roy D. Milliran
Sara Ballengee
Garnett Thompson
Margaret Thomson
Wida Bailey
Billie Huddleston
Margaret Rose Williong
Orval Burdette
Edna Lilly
Wilda Bailey
Jessie Mae Bowling
Alpha Wooddell
C. H. Martin
Ivan Bowling
Bernard Saks
Church Group Held by Flood
Beckley delegation to the Kanawha Convocation of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Protestant Episcopal church canceled due to 24 hour rain. Highway to Princeton submerged as water continues to rise. Planned welcome by Mrs. Walker Oglesby. Participants included Mrs. James Woodward Mrs. Noah W. Reese Mrs. John H. Collins and the Rev. C W Sydnor Jr. Mr and Mrs Sam Tucker of 59 South Heber street plan to move Saturday to Mabscott.
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Beckley
Woman's Auxiliary
Protestant Episcopal Church
Princeton
Cincinnati
Walker Oglesby
Beckley Auxiliary
Oglesby
James Woodward
Noah W. Reese
John H. Collins
C. W. Sydnor Jr
Sam Tucker
South Heber Street
Mabscott
George No Longer Drinks Whiskey Remedy Sold at Watkins
A White Ribbon Treatment that allegedly makes drinkers hate liquor is promoted as available for $2.00 at Watkins' Drug Store. The ad claims a woman cured a 20 year drinker with one box and notes the remedy can be added to coffee tea or milk.
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Watkins’ Drug Store
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
An advertisement claims a three days cough signals danger and promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy that soothes inflamed mucous membranes and loosens germs. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle and stresses buying the genuine, unhyphenated product.
Witch Party At Clubhouse Opens Seasonal Social
The Junior department of the Woman's club hosts a Hallowe'en dance from 10 to 2 tomorrow night at the clubhouse led by Mrs. Arthur Sydnor Jr. Beckley Collegians will provide music. Admission is 1.25 dollars, with pre-sale tickets at 1 dollar.
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Woman’s Club
Arthur Sydnor Jr
Beckley Collegians
Sydnor
Kermit Locke
Juanita Williamson
Orville
Local Social List of Trenton Area Residents
Haynes Martin, Mrs. Trenton Stover, Mrs. J. C. Heaberlin Jr., Mrs. Harry Anderson, Miss Ethel Bair, Miss Jean Brash, Miss Edith Bruster, Miss Anne Jane Clay, Miss Dorothy Johnston, Miss Rosalie Stover.
Darlington Couple Welcome Daughter At Home
Mr and Mrs Bill Darlington of Arnett report the birth of a daughter born Sunday night at their home. The newborn weighed nine pounds. Mr and Mrs H R Mankin of Glen Daniel announce the birth of a daughter on September 26.
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Bill Darlington
Arnett
H. R. Mankin
Glen Daniel
Minister Feted On His Birthday in Killarney
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Booth entertained honoring Rev. W. S. Overstreet on his 33rd birthday with a surprise party in Killarney. About 40 guests attended with games and ghost stories followed by refreshments. Mr. Overstreet received many presents.
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Mr. Overstreet
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Bowling’s Shoe Store
Beckley, W. Va
Mrs. Crozier
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Harwood James
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George
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Fox, Leek
ATA
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Black Pony Coats—Sale
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