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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
6
Parsons and Souders conclude a decade of service today with formal rites reflecting a Whig era tone. The duo, long associated with city administration, retire amid well wishes from colleagues and local officials.
A mixed social shower for Miss Hila Judge, soon to wed Mr. John A. Flaherty, was held Thursday at Mrs. Ary Flaherty’s Charleston home. Roses and ferns decorated the rooms as astral and mile games entertained guests. A late supper was served around 10:80, with punch in the reception hall and several helpers named among the hostesses and attendees.
A Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a party at Mrs Harry Dotdy’s Locust Street home with a short musical program by Mrs Norton S Longabaugh and Miss Marguerite Ford. Attendees included Mrs W G Meeks Mrs M Goodman Mrs I M Goodman Mrs D L Davis Mrs C W Lynch and many others.
An advertisement warns habitual smokers of sore throat potential cancer risk and promotes Tonsiline as a quick antiseptic remedy. It claims Tonsiline cleanses throat membranes, destroys germs, soothes ulcers, and prevents recurrence. Sold in 25, 50 cent sizes and hospital size a dollar through druggists.
Mrs. BEF Shuttleworth hosts a pleasant afternoon card luncheon with flowers and ferns, while Mrs. Samuel R Harrison and Miss Wettiy Wedding are honored. Miss Ruby Torrell marries John Curran at the Catholic church parsonage with Rev A D McGwig officiating. the couple will reside in Salem. An informal Elks Lodge dance follows, with the Tuesday Bridge Club entertained by Miss Hazel Frost. Invitations go out for a party Tuesday afternoon in Colonial Heights for Miss Viola Ernsting visiting from Los Angeles.
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