Social and Personal Items From Clarksburg Area
Mollie West of Clarksburg spent the weekend with her brother Bruce West and family, a dinner with pink table decor described at his home on Terrace. Mrs Walter B Wilson hosted nurses Mary B Gorman and Nellie Manning, Belgian and French service. Cards, music, and progressive five hundred were played. solos entertained guests. Mr and Mrs Wilson hosted about thirty-five guests. Union to Meet at Stealey Heights forms part of local social scene. Christmas Dance planned by Kappa Club December 27 at Mazonic Temple with college guests. Mrs Lucilla Hoge hosted informal tea and bridge. Mrs Edward J Wallis to host informal bridge Thursday. Parish Church Christmas sale at Christ Episcopal parish home. homemade candy and gifts. 12:30 tea. Baptist Ladies Aid Society holds elaborate Christmas bazaar at Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Mollie West
Bruce West
West
Walter B. Wilson
Mise
Mary B. Gorman
Nellie Manning
Red Grose Nursga
Belgium
France
Milsle
Mrs. Wilson
How Do You Know If You’re Getting Full Value
Advert asks readers to compare prices and quality of Coffees Teas Butter Eggs and Cheese, urging today’s price checks. It promises high quality at reasonable prices and hints at a quotation.
Appeal for Clothing to Aid Needy Families in Clarksburg
The Associated Charities led by secretary John Sopher calls for clothing, shoes, and bedding for needy families, with emphasis on children's garments for local school needs. Donations can be dropped or arranged pickup via Bell 241 or Home 46, with recipients in Clarksburg and nearby areas. a turkey supper is noted for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
John Sopher
Clarksburg
Bell Telephone
British Retreat Amid Mesopotamia Battles Reported
Nov 30 dispatches from Constantinople say British forces in Mesopotamia are retreating after a battle near the city on November 35. Turkish gains noted while officers from Parkersburg and nearby towns are listed among visitors and locals transacting business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Constantinople
Mesopotamia
J. C. Cox
Parkersburg
Isa
City
Vic
M. ©. Barker
Moundsville
Josseaia
J. R. Doak
Parkeraburg
R. A. Carter
Fairmont
J. ¥. Glessner
C. C. Arnold
Buckhannon
J. M. Coogle
New Martinsville
Hare
Hill
Shinnston
M. G. Sperry
Pittsburg
Wilbur W. Jamieson
Waterford
Thin City
A. G. Dayton
Federal Court
Capo
Embargo On Steel Through New York Not Heavily Felt
Announcement from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad notes the embargo on steel passing New York will scarcely affect the district. About thirty five cars daily go to that point while eighty cars make up the steel trade for Philadelphia and Baltimore. Much freight is destined for foreign ports outside Europe. Railroads report precautions to prevent Atlantic terminal congestion. Three thousand cars in Hollidaysburg yards guarded by police await shipment. Material valued around ten million dollars, mainly steel car parts and wheels for Russia, to move via the Panama Canal, with bridge steel tonnage also routed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Europe
Atlantic
Hollidaysburg
Russia
Panama Canal
Fire department leaders lead week long fire safety drive
Huffman chief of the fire department and Kindel city fire marshal lead a campaign in Wheeling to inspect and remove fire hazards. They plan to survey the center city block, confer with building owners and occupants, and include John S. Horan of Charleston in inspections. Inspectors and city authorities will visit school buildings Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Huffman
Fire Department
Gud
Monroe G. Kindelbarger
Wheeling
Sailorant Intate
John’ S “Horan
Charleston
Field Marshal Sir John French Meets Asquith in London
General French, commander of British forces on the western front, was in London Monday and conferred with Premier Asquith. It is noted he had not visited London publicly since a secret January trip. He also met British and French war ministers, with earlier talks at Calais on July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiga Asquith
London
Violet Asquith
Mantho Bonham Carter
St. Margaret
Westminster
Sir John Franch
Western Front
Asquith
Hrench Han
Londom
Calais
Pastor Returns From Burnéville Mission Week
The Rev. H. J. Allsup, pastor of Central Presbyterian, has returned from Burnéville where he conducted services for a week in the Presbyterian church. The usual midweek prayer meeting will be held at Ila church Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Allsup
Central Presbyterian Church
Burnéville
Presbyterian Church
Ila Church
Greece Reaffirms Neutrality Amid Allied Tensions
London dispatch reports Greece will maintain neutrality and benevolent attitude toward the Allies as long as its sovereignty is not violated and no military restrictions are imposed. Athens correspondent notes Greece will resist coercion while preserving independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autocitras Pana
London
Greece
Athens
Reiter
Bombardment of Belgian Coast by British Squadron
German positions along the Belgian coast from Zeebrugge to Ostend were bombarded for two hours this morning by a British squadron. A German vessel departed from Amsterdam during the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Conal
Zebbrigee
Ostend
Amisterdam
Ten Men Killed In DuPont Powder Plant Blast
Wilmington reports at least ten workers killed and four injured in a powder plant explosion at the DuPont facility. Immediate details scarce as rescuers search the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
DuPont
Hers Ay
Thompson Jury Hangs on Prohibition Charge
A jury in the criminal court failed to reach a verdict in the Dan Thompson case amid an accusation of violating the prohibition. The unresolved jury verdict ends without a final ruling on the offense or potential penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Thompson
Gyrés
Thompson
Caene
Mitcheerer at Home Seeks Victory in Narrow Ring
An unclear report describes a boxing or wrestling event with Mitcherer at home and opponent details tangled. The text mentions a return, a venue possibly in Red and Tie Feo with seats, and crowd or seating notes. Names and places are partially legible, but the outcome remains unspecified.
Thirty Important Dates For West Virginia Schools In 1938
The West Virginia state department of schools released a calendar of key educational events for 1938. It lists early elementary diploma tests in February, uniform teacher exams in April and July, and several observances including Lincoln and Longfellow birthdays, Columbus Day, Library Day, and West Virginia Day. Legal holidays noted are New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
State Department of Schools
Ahie State
Mica Engle to Speak on Suffrage at Protestant Rally
Mica Lavine Engle of New York, secretary for the National Woman Suffrage Association, addresses the public Thursday evening at 6 30 at the Simpson Creek Baptist Church. The speaker Combines charm with suffrage credentials and culinary authorship and will discuss economic issues related to labor, inviting country folks to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Mica Lavine Engle
New York
National Woman
Sutrage Association
Misa Engle
Simpson Creek
Toom
Mount Clare Murmurings at Mt Clare Sermon Revival
Mt Clare Nov 30 The Rev E G Q Vincent filled the pulpit at the Methodist Episcopal church in place of Rev Mr Workman who is conducting revival work at Green Hill. He urged decorum, admonishing talkers and peanut chewers to refrain during services and to remove gum outside if needed. The Ladies Aid Society of the church will host Mrs Workman at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at the parsonage. Mrs Sutton and Mrs Trivesay were Clarksburg visitors Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Némon R. Peck
West Main Street
Peckin
Henry Lockhart
Weston
MT. Clare
Vincent
Methodist Episcopal
Workman
Green Hill
Hie
Methodist, Episcopal Church
Mra
Ofelock
Parmonage
Sutton
Mra Tivesay
Clarksburg
Narrow Escape Of Ray Fletcher In River Crash
Ray Fletcher son of AJ Bietcher narrowly escaped serious injury Monday evening when his automobile plunged over a high bank into the West Fork river near Stealer Helehte. Only the front wheels remained in the river, and he was held by the bank by the tail of the wreck. Fletcher suffered minor scratches and facial injuries but survived the perilous plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Fletcher
AJ. Bietcher
West Fork River
Thy Tafeksmith
Fletcher
Quufferers Appeal 10 Call Fund
A National Tuberculosis Association appeal itemizes requests for aid from the Red Cross Christmas Seal fund. Letters describe a mother seeking help to prevent a child’s hunchback, a mother needing support for her daughter, and a wife fearing future hardship for three children. A schoolteacher reports a sixteen year old girl confined with consumption, while the girl’s mother survives by witching, in a shanty. Funds are insufficient. readers are urged to buy Red Cross seals to ease the burden on sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculoaia Associaton
Red Cross Christiaan Seal Fund
Algo
Avery
Thore
Red Cross
Postoffice Strikers Waive Hearings for Grand Jury Bond
Twenty three of twenty six postoffice employes tied to the recent strike waived hearings this morning before United States Commissioner John W. Mason Jr and posted bond to appear before the federal court grand jury at Parkersburg January 11. Two men had already posted bond to appear before the grand jury and one, Perry Burton, had not yet been arrested. A free address by Pastor Elsmith of Clarksburg on Hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John W. Mason, Jr
Parkersburg
Perry Burton
Turkey Supper At Yazaat Church Draws Church Ladies
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church hosts a turkey supper in the church parlors with an extensive sale and tables. Featured are charm choir, bazaar, candy, cake, and baby booths with many local names serving from 6 to 8 o’clock. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal’ Chorah
Annuel
Char
Bazaar Gracie
Aliee Carpetts
Alt Watson
Mesdameng
Catlett
Harry Shedin
W. Walden
G. F.williame
L. McKipben
G. J. Cobbaind
Holmbee
D. Tag Hedges
W. R. Jones
Willsmonkd
J. W. Law
Mr Goods ‘Man
Clyde O. Law
Baby Booth
Mesdames L. Gi ‘Wood
CG. O. Waton
Alow
Eshenveld
J. 2
Suhter
Bupper
Meadamel Frank Stout
Clarence Waldeckyvey
Showalter and
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Hill Bros
Wai Third Street
Oppher
Telegram
Bell 800
Stealey Heights
Woman's Chris-, and Temperance Union
O'Slock
Milford Street
Alte Kappa Club
Mazonic’ Temple
Hoge
Lucilla Hogé
Edward
Wallis
West Pike Street
Dasaar
Manonte Tampls
Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
J. Jacobs
Moore
the Blanket Store
Snider Furniture CO
W. Pike
Devel
Gar Tine
Post Ofice
Glenn B. Waters
Pranty
Ueleeise
Wisconsin
Neufchatel
Limburger
Chicago
Brown’s Market
Itine
Pour Stee
Looa
John’Sopher
Puesday
Emma Davis
Frank Outright
Nannié Lowe
Parsons-Saudérs Company
Missionary Society of the
Butt Street
United Brethren Church
Ve Cunningbaut
Artar
Henry Padehan
Victorous Net
Emgargd
AURT
Pitsburg
Antlanzard
French
Reutral Reply
Thompson Jury
Kitchenorsiba Merstary
Mount Glare
Ray
National Organization
Postoffice
John W. Mason, ‘Jr
Bond
Elsmith
Clarksburg, On
Hell
Bagifert
Adenia
Parnons-Gouders Os
Eee Shaflee
20Th Stree
Eol
Yazaat
Turkey
Switzer Bros
Ty Beth
Ideal Studio
W. R. Hook
Beil
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