Thursday, November 6, 1924
A big forest fire in the West Union neighborhood Sunday did great damage. A lot of fence was burned and it was with difficulty that fire was kept from buildings and cornfields. It was four o’clock Monday morning before the fire was under control. The leaves were dry and loose, and a heavy wind was blowing.
HOTEL OPEN
The Marlin-Sewell Hotel was opened last Friday night in style. About 130 were served a fine supper. The military orchestra from the G. M. S. at Lewisburg played fine music.
The new hotel has a remarkable plant. There are 36 bedrooms. All new and nicely furnished. The manager is Col. H. M. Lockridge. He has a reputation as a host, having been in charge of the clubhouse at Minnehaha Springs since its opening.
SCHOOL NOTES
Ronceverte eleven met defeat at the hands of Marlinton eleven Saturday to the score of 15-0. This was the best game of the season. In the first quarter, “Scrub” Camper made a 35 yard field goal, making the score 3-0. This score remained the same for the first three quarters. In the last six minutes of the game, two touchdowns were made by “Shiek” Mason and “Doc” Price, respectively.
Last Thursday morning in Chapel, the Freshmen class entertained the school with a play entitled, “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” The case was as follows:
Mrs. Wiggs – Mildred Yeager; Billy Wiggs – Clay Herbert; Jim Wiggs – Percy Moses; Chris Wiggs – James Bailey; Asia Wiggs – Georgia Shearer; Australia Wiggs – Louise Coyner; Cuby Wiggs – Jean Price, Jr.; Europeny Wiggs – Mary Hiner; Miss Lucy – Charlcie Beverage; and Mr. Redding – Andrew Moore.
This play was very entertaining and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Report of Rimel School, second month: Lucile White, Teacher. Verlis Alderman, Georgie Rimel, Lillie Alderman, Glen Dean, Randall Rider, Arnold Rider, Alonzo Dean, Dice, Norval and Marie Rimel.
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Honor Roll for Brady School, second month, D. R. Hannah, teacher: Cleveland Beckwith, Glen Beckwith, Porter Beale, Glen Beale, Elwood Hamrick, Ford Sharp, Robert Tumblin, Woodrow Ware, Clarence Ware, Mabel Rhea, Laura Sharp, Annabel Ware.
KIWANIS
The recently organized Marlinton Kiwanis Club held its first luncheon Thursday evening at the new Marlinton Sewell Hotel. There were twenty-seven Kiwanis present, and a most delightful meal was served.
The Kiwanis is a luncheon club that meets once a week for one hour, no more, no less.
The membership consists of not more than two men of the same profession or calling, and not more than one man from the same firm or corporation. The Marlinton membership is now 38. Of these, 27 were at the luncheon last Thursday.
No one knows what the word Kiwanis means. Some think it is a Sioux Indian word. The motto is “We Build.” This covers a wide general field…
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Boggs, of Riverside, a son.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gay, of Edray, a daughter.
