Saturday, June 8
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ferger were hosts to a beautifully appointed dinner at the Patten Hotel in honor of Bishop and Mrs. W.F. Anderson, who are leaving Chattanooga to make their home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thirty guests were invited to the dinner.
Lewis Coleman has returned from the University of Virginia for the summer.
Mrs. R.L. Baylor of Birmingham, Ala., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J.F. Carr, on Vine Street en route to Knoxville.
The new home with a distinctive title is nearing completion. It is the new Chamber of Commerce building on Broad Street next to the Manufacturers Building in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. The new building will have plenty of space for offices, reception room and large assembly hall.
Sunday, June 9
A slumbering volcano, Mt. Katmai on the Kodian Islands of Alaska, is in eruption.
Charles O. Beaver was elected one of 12 vice-presidents of the National Public Accountants and Comptrollers, which is being held in Buffalo, N.Y. This is the first time a Southern city has been so honored.
W.P. Stewart of New Orleans upset the dope by winning the Dixie Golf Title in an exciting match. Nelson Whiting of New Orleans was the brilliant runner-up. The tournament ended with an enjoyable social event, a dinner for 200 guests, at the Country Club.
Monday, June 10
Postmaster General Hitchcock is quite certain the necessary legislation will be passed to provide for parcel post service throughout the United States. It will bring the producer and consumer into closer proximity and solve the problem of the “high cost of living.”
Lt. Col. Herbert J. Slocum has arrived on an official visit to inspect Fort Oglethorpe, the home of the 11th Cavalry. Col. James Parker is the commanding officer at the Post, which is considered the cleanest and most sanitary of all Army posts in the country.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Henderson have purchased property in Highland Park on Chamberlain Avenue and will begin at once to build a handsome residence.
Tuesday, June 11
Dr. Dunbar Newell is in Atlantic City, N.J., where he has been attending the meeting of the American Medical Society. He is expected to return Wednesday.
Miss Katherine Martin and Joseph Dart were quietly married Monday night at the home of the bride by Dr. W.E. Thompson, pastor of Centenary Church. Mr. Dart is a young businessman from Dayton, Ohio.
Arch Willingham had as his guests for a house party Misses Gladys Rice and Lillian Winters, and Stewart Harbinger of Louisville, Ky.
Wednesday, June 12
Public-spirited citizens are urging that Chattanooga have a new auditorium immediately to meet convention demands. A proposition is soon to be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Dr. H.M. Evans feels that if the citizens will put their shoulders to the wheel, we can soon be able to keep pace with our needs.
A wedding of great social interest was solemnized Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Nixon when their daughter, Shelly, and Ralph Bell were married by Dr. J.W. Bachman. Following a reception, the bride and groom left for an extended wedding trip.
Miss Anna Lou Miller and Elmer Gross were married Tuesday morning at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Miller in Ridgedale. Rev. J.C. Patty of the Ridgedale M.E. Church officiated.
Miss Barbara Katherine Raulston and Leslie Rogers Darr were married Monday at the home of the bride’s parents in Jasper. Rev. J.A. Darr, father of the bridegroom, officiated. Mr. Darr is a young lawyer and one of the editors of the Statesman Democrat. Mrs. Darr is the daughter of Sam B. Raulston, who was at one time trustee of Marion County.
Thursday, June 13
A day of sorrow instead of an anticipated day of pleasure was due to the wreck of the W&A picnic excursion train from Dalton, chartered by the Knights of Pythias of Calhoun for an outing at Chickamauga Park. The engine left the track just after it had started. Three were killed and many were seriously injured.
Miss Sophie Scholze and Sim Perry Long were married by Dr. J.W. Bachman Wednesday night at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Robert Scholze. Only close friends and relatives were present. Following a reception, Mr. and Mrs. Long left for a trip to the Canadian Rockies. On their return, they will make their home on Walden’s Ridge.
Mrs. W.G. Bogart and son Frank will leave this week for a two-month visit in Washington State.
Friday, June 14
A wedding of interest in Hattiesburg, Miss., was the marriage of Miss Mary A. Paxton and Rowe Byron St. Clair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Hunt, with Rev. I.P. Trotter, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. After a wedding trip, the young couple will make their home in Chattanooga on East Third Street.
The following young boys are on a camping party on Walden’s Ridge: Douglass Spears, John A. Patten, Jr., Robert Axley, David Manker and M.C. Henderson.
Miss Margaret Davies will entertain with a garden party in honor of Miss Alma Roberts of Valdosta, Ga., and Elizabeth Darnell of Roanoke, Va., who are her guests.