Social activities and club notices in Clarksburg
A mixed column lists social names and events in Clarksburg including Sewing Club at Mrs. Bert Stamm's home with music and refreshments, a Sabbath school picnic at Jacob's Grove with special trains, an attractive Junior Bridge Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Henry Alexander, and officers elected for the local Young Women's Christian Association, highlighting community engagement and regional society figures.
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Mie Narcissus Sewing Club
Northview
Bert Stamm
Brnia Brith Sabbath School
Jacob's Grove
Waldo Corner
the Grove
Bridge Club
Henry Alexander
Maybury’ Harrison
Joseph Wetherell
Elise Gibson
Pridgeis
W. D. Baldwin
Elking
Mary Webster
York, Pa
James McClintock
Plainfield
N. J
Mitz
Parkersburg
Charles Ritter
Electing
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Young Woman's Christian Associate
Clarksburg
Real Southern Corn Pone and Other Household Hints
Recipe and homemaking tips cover corn pone bread raised bread and useful suggestions. Includes kitchen tricks for tender beefsteak, frying eggs, keeping odors from refrigeration, extinguishing gasoline fires with flour, roasting methods, bronze cleaning, paint whitening, rug brightening, ice cream molding, stain removal, mat cleaning, and knitting with emery tools. Names and places are not provided.
Homemaking tips from old soap recipes and storage ideas
A collection of practical hints on reclaiming soap scraps by melting with perfume, using old newspapers as sink cloth, keeping cheese in cool tins, and storing bread and cake in tight tin boxes. Includes tips on whitening skin with lemon juice and violet water, and general household preservation methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehr Alrip
New Buildings Reported Across West Virginia
West Virginia building activity is summarized by Construction Records. Wheeling sees a six story fireproof warehouse planned by Paul Gebrnerdt for Wheelin Corrugating Co at about $300,000. Bridgeport bids and bids due July 15 for a two story school by George W Mooney. Toronto firm to start a $2,500 bungalow for John Scott. East Liverpool plans a three story hotel by J B Martin for E W McCowan at $30,000. Parkersburg two story brick residence for G Davis and a second two story for Louis Landsille at about $25,000. Huntington plans a three story stone church for Huntington Institutional Baptist Church at $100,000. A steel highway bridge project is being organized for about $450,000. Store and apartment building in ninth street to cost $30,000. White Sulphur Springs bids for a one story church at about $8,000.
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SUN Fil
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Wheeling
Paul Gebrnerdt
Randolph Street
Chicago
Wheelin Corrugating Company
George W. Mooney
Schinulbach
Fawcett & Riley
Bridgeport
Fifth
Center Streets
Board Ofeducation
New Gumberlana
J. C. Goodlin & Sop
Toronto
John Scott
Spencer
Arlington
Parkersburg
D. Wdailey
Lynn Street
Avery Street
Ae G. Davis
Williams Street
Louis Landsille
Untington
Fisher & Habensateim
Richmond
Huntington Institutional Baptist Church
C. E. Wren
German Emperor Weeps On Battlefield Visit
Reports from Copenhagen dated July 3 describe the German emperor kneeling before a large group of fallen soldiers while visiting a western battlefield, exclaiming that he did not will the casualties. The dispatch notes emotional display amid war reporting and cautions readers about pest control slogans appearing in unrelated ad content.
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Copenhagen
Declaration of Independence Extracts and Signers
A historical excerpt presents the core text of the Declaration of Independence, outlining natural rights, the right to alter or abolish oppressive government, and the 1776 assertion that the American colonies are free and independent states. It lists the signers from New Hampshire to Georgia and their colonies, emphasizing unity and divine Providence as support for the proclamation.
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Great Britain
Pga
Ito
United States of America
Congress
West Virginia Elks announce first annual state reunion
The Huntington lodge reports two thousand Elks plan a three day reunion with events from Sept 21 to 23. Delegates from Wheeling Parkersburg Charlestion Beckield Clarksburg and Williamson are expected. A committee led by Exalted Ruler E Pedigo oversees preparations for the convention and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Charlenton
Bivefield
Clarksburg
William
Son
Lsmuntington ‘Lodge
Mittee
P. Aleshire
Claude
Davis
W. W
Mccue
Righhtnson
E.R
Garland
oVerti
Eliis
Ahip
Elks Reunion Plans Stir Huntington Ahead of Convention
A special 25 woman committee will organize events for the Elks Lodge 313 with an elaborate Camden Park picnic and reception at the Elks Club. Two thousand Elks from distant towns are expected, the parade led by BE. R. Garland, plus a rededication of Camden Park and a fireworks display. An aeroplane ride is promised, with registration and officer elections at the Elks Club.
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Lodge
Pegigo
Elks’ Club
Elks
Pedigo
Expe
BE. R. Garland
Camden Park
Huntington
Arrests Drop in First Year of Prohibition
City police report show 2,910 fewer arrests in the first year of prohibition than in the last twelve months of saloon operation. Figures issued Saturday night differ slightly from a prior parade-day release. From West Virginia July 2 1924 to July 1925 only 836 persons were taken into custody. The complete figures tabulated by supervisors cover every detail of offenses and arrests.
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Department of Policé
Upor
West Siraiaie
Police Department
Spitting on Main Street Prompted City Debate
A citizen letter questions sidewalk spitting near the courthouse and urges enforcement of an ordinance. It argues the issue harms health and morals and asks Harrison County officials to curb tobacco juice on the street.
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Court House
Harrison County
For Rent Well Furnished Room In Central Location
For rent a well furnished airy room with lavatory and running water. All conveniences, suitable for business persons. Centrally located. Apply Bell phone 477 W. two rings.
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Bell
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Massachusetts Bay
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Robt
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William Bilery
Connecticut
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Williams
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New York
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Lewis Morris
New Jersey
Riehd
Charles Carrol
Carrollton
Virginia
Geo. Wythe
Henry Lee
Th. Jefferson
Benja. Harrison
Thos
Nelson
Francia Lightfoot Lee
Carter Braxton
North Carolina
Wm. Hooper
Joseph Hewes
John Penn
South Carolina
Howard Rutledge
Thos. Heyward
Thomas Lynch
Arthur Middleton
Georgia
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
Camden, Park, Ele
Sangeet Aslan
Alain Garnier
Verdun
Huntington’s
Ww. W. McCue
de Davis
R. P.aleshire
Huntington Lodge
Mme
Clotilde Garnicx
Sane
Raf
Clarksburg Furniture and Sales CO
Pike St
Itos
Highland Bros
Gore Ees
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