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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1944

Page

13

Bride and groom set for Thursday wedding in Memorial church

Phyllis Hundley will wed Ramsey Broadwater Thursday evening at Weekley Memorial church with a seven o clock ceremony led by Reverend B C Cannon. Norma Hundley will serve as maid of honor, bridesmaids include Mrs Robert Gentry and Miss Betty Withrow. A reception follows at the West Side Woman's Club. the couple will reside in Indiana after a wedding trip to Cincinnati. Numerous invitations are issued to wide circle of relatives and friends.

Phyllis J’"Hundley Ramsey Broadwater Hope End Mills Phyllis Jean Hundley Hoy Hundley Norma Hundley Robert Gentry Betty* Withrow Cincinnati Indiana Miss. Handley Roy Hundley A. H. Darnold E-A. Goodall Charles Young Thomas Jeffers Ralph Fox Childers S. J. Broadwater X. Y Frank Victor Johnson Inez Eury Whthrow Harold Collie Grace Fisher James

Farewell Party Planned for Miss Sue Callahan

Mrs. Daly Hudnall hosts a farewell party at her Quartier Street home tonight for Miss Sue Callahan who departs December 15 to join Chief Warrant Officer John An at Camp Blanding Florida. Rex Mace and Miss Alaine Gunn assist. Attendees listed include James Charles Ross Ji A Breyles George Bird Jack Winter and several Misses including Virginia Porter Agnes Kay Edna Fudge Wilma Rankin Geraldine Delhurst Lillian Green slat Hope Colliel Erma Hrather tom Helen Peabody Onie Dean Magdalene Thomas Muriel Cooper Nell Jordan and Madeline Drake.

Sue Callahan Dalyy Hudnall Quartier St Whp John An Camp Blanding Fla Rex Mace Alaine Gunn James Charles’ Ross A. Breyles George Bird Jack Winter Virginia Porter Agnes Kay Edna Fudge Wilma Rankin Geraldine ‘Delhurst Lillian Greenslat Hope Colliel Erma Hrather Tom

Margare t Goff Weds Edward Nolan in Matthews Ave Ceremony

Margaret Goff and Edward C Nolan wed in a home ceremony on Nov 25 in Matthews Avenue with Rev E L Honts officiating. The bride is a Charleton High School graduate and former unemployment department employee. The groom, son of Charles E Nolan of Pawtucket, is stationed at Harlingen gunnery school Texas and departs for LeMonne Field California for further training.

Louis 3 Garr Rt. 3 Misa Margaret Goff Pfc Edward C. Nolan Charles E. Nolan Pawtucket R. 1 Nolan Charles O. Strain Matthews Av EL. Honts Unemployment Compensation Department Harlingen Harlineken Tex LeMonne Field Calif Hla

Yule Program at Club Features Messiah Selections and Christmas Story

1935 department leads a Christmas event at the Charleston Wotan's club with a luncheon at 1 p.m. at the clubhouse. Hostesses include Mesdames Nelson Bergstrom Field Engstrom Knapp Henkel and Wood Jr. Mrs. Kerrine sings Messiah pieces with Mrs. Johnson on piano, Rev Bennett reads a Margaret Sangster Christmas story, and a Dunbar high school a cappella group performs. A Christmas Fair runs from 10:30 a.m. with chairmen Herscher Fielding Angell. proceeds fund the club building. Toys books aprons cards cakes and candies will be sold at nominal prices.

Charleston Wotan’s Club Oscar. Nelson M. F. Bergstrom John A. Field Orville Engstrom A. A. Knapp J. F. Henkel Charles A. Wood, Jr Chris Kerrine C. Bosworth ‘Johnson A. E Bennett St. Mark's Church Margaret Sangster Dunbar High School H. Webb Angell Fourth Moor Masonic Temple Red Cross Dully St Phene British War Relief Society Rawha Blvd Shuma Il P. m., 1. George's Church Charleston J. We Merscher J. C. Fletching H.W. Angell Shawnee Garden Club O. K. Cabell Quarrier St Frank Watkins Jatin Handlan Ashland General Hospital Charleston Woman's’ Club Charleston Symphony C. Bosworth Johnson Charleston Woman's Lu General Club Junchean A. E. Bennett Chris Keehne Mies Robert Nell London Heights

Montgomery Club Schedules Holiday Exhibit and Party

An exhibit of holiday decorations and the annual Christmas party will run 8 to 10 p.m. tomorrow at the Woman's Club in Montgomery by the garden department. Music program and displays include a formal dinner table by Mrs Charles P Brinton and various party tables. An spaghetti supper is planned Thursday evening with Mrs William Ricard in charge assisted by several club members. Tickets are available from members.

Woman's Club Montgomery Garden Department Mra Charles P. Brinton J. C. Henderson

Miss Margaret Stubblefield Weds John Van Etten Hardy

A socially prominent pre Christmas wedding united Miss Margaret Ogden Stubblefield and Mr. John Van Etten Hardy at St. John's Episcopal Church. Officiating were Rt Rev. R. E. Strider with music by Prof. J. Henry Francis. The bride wore heirloom lace and carried a lace handkerchief. Attendants in sapphire blue velvet and velvet halos accompanied the couple to a reception at Edgewood Country Club. The couple will reside in Wilmington Delaware near the E I du Pont station.

St. John’s Margaret Ogden Stubblefield John van Etten Hardy Toney Arnold Hardy Tucson Ariz Saranac Inn N.Y St. John’s Episcopal Church R. EL. Strider Wheeling West Vir-glnla J. Henry Francis Stubblefield David DeWitt- Grout Fairfield Conn Mary Ogden Hardy Arthur Barry John H. Wiliam Carpenter Howard P. Brokaw Wilmington Del Cort S. Oldach Marshall C Guthrie, Jr Charleston George K. Nutting Washington, D. C Max. Ine Appel Detroit Mich Hardy E. I. duPont Miss Stubblefield Mt. State Forest Elkins Shipley School Bryn Mawr Vassar College Red Cross Nurse's Helle Alkali Co David Hankin Stubblefield Vanderbilt University H. C. Ogden Aft Oxdeo West Virginia Mr. Hardy Woodberry Forest School Princeton University Tower Club

Marriage Made Known at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Miss Josephine Backus daughter of J. A. Backus Rt 3 was married Oct 1 to Pvt John J. Pogle son of H. G. Fogle Morgantown. Chaplain William S Ackerman read the service in the Aberdeen Proving Ground chapel Md. The couple were attended by Effie Backus and Cpl Albert C. Miller. Pvt Forte a WVU graduate and former Walton High School instructor is in the army and the couple reside at Aberdeen.

Josephine Backus J. A. Backus Rt. 3 John J. Pogle H. G. Fogle Morgantown William S.ackerman Aberdeen Proving Ground Effle Backus Albert C. Miller Pvt Forte West Virginia University Walton High School Aberdeen

Weekly Charleston volunteer groups calendar items

Numerous clubs and organizations post weekly meetings and activities across Charleston and Kanawha areas. Red Cross sewing and knitting at multiple venues, nursing aide desk registrations, and chapter house events. British War Relief, Gamma and Alpha Nu sororities, Daughters of American Colonials, and various garden and civic groups host gatherings, lectures, and Christmas programs through midweek at Masonic Temple, churches, and hotels with numerous hostesses and contact numbers.

Red Cross Wacomia Fourth Moor Duffy British Way Relief Society Kanawha “Blvd Ois Yomoka Society Car Mra Robert P. Barry, Jr Quarrier St Moor Amiss Nadine Clark Te Spesk Carel Boone Hotel M.D. Carrico C. A. Lembuhi Jra Masunle Temple Virginia St. Temple Chatteston Woman's Club Rishi Ch Omega Sorority Daniel Moone Maxonie Temple Duffy St J. Homar Davis Abney Circle Thomas Charles Howard Ashford General Hospital Grandparents Club McKee Athens Delphian Kanawha A. A. Frice Tau Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Dun Daniel Boone Hotel Masonic Temple Nairwest Bully St Belmont Garden Club John Roy Lightner Lee St Mir Biss McCrum Alles Emelie Scheidt Eing L. Cavender Minnie Board B. T. Dudding A. C. Daugherty St. Francis Hospital Beidge Nuraca Laidley Rnt

Wedding Plans Are Completed for Miss Warne and Mr Maness

Miss Mary Howard Warne and Asa W. Maness set Saturday December 23 for their marriage at Christ Church Methodist. Dr Joseph Clare Hoffman will officiate at four o clock in the afternoon with Mrs William Shearer as matron of honor and bridesmaids Sarah McConnell and Eleanor Bird Cook. Best man Neward Allum of Louisville. Pre nuptial events include a luncheon hosted by Mrs Mahte Stark and a bridge party for Mrs Warne's sister on Grosscup Road.

Mary H. Warne Asa Maness Mary Howard Warne Asa W. Maness Christ Church Methodist Joseph Clare Hoffman Miss Warne Harry Hay Warne Grosscup Rd William Shearer Salem Sarah McConnell Eleanor’ Bird Cook Ard Allum Louisville Br. A. Wildman Luuncheon Miss Warn Dorothy Maness Betty Patrick Sara Eschay Aller Harvey

West Virginia Campus Highlights and Notable Guests

West Virginia University in Morgantown reports the first snow of the year as students prepare for Christmas. Notable visitors include Larry Alten of the AP, a Pulitzer winner, recounting experiences with the British navy and Nazi camps, and Dr. Rayford Whittingham Logan of Howard University lecturing on What the Negro Wants. Twenty students named Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, with Pat Stansbury and Eleanor Flavion among honorees. Sigma Chi, Alpha Xi Deltas, and Kappa Gammas host holiday events while Orchesis showcases dances and preparations for Notre Dame themed program. Macclen in Uniform casting notes and sorority rush plans announced including round-table discussions and bid notices.

Juanita Giffen Morgantown Larry Alten Ofl Mediterranean Rayford Whittingham Logan Howard University New York Times National Asoc Pat Stansbury Eleanor Flavion Charleston Sigma Chi Chanter House Mary Lee Keeney Bill Pittmen Fite Ficklen Jean Knight Pat Paul Homer Hanna Rob Knight Lois McCloy Ruth ‘Woodrum Jerry Jones Hilda Wiseman Ronnie Misit Huth Ann Thomas Bill Hollanda Iworthappa Kappa Gammas Betas Carol Earnshaw Bill Phillips Alpha/ Xi Deltas Ann Little Martha, Horner Bubty Jo Stonestreet June Hickman Yoder Alpha Xi Sarmuel Moeris Orchesis Moore Hall Notre Dame Montgomry Carol French Welen Charlesta University Players Macclehen Sune Burford Annettee Binderman

Bridal Couple Honored at Montgomery Home

A bridal reception was held last week at the Montgomery home of Mr and Mrs J K Yosingenture in honor of Lt and Marc Sennett Jr who wed November 25 in Huntington. Mrs Sennett, formerly Miss Joanae Davis of Huntington, was guest of honor. Attendants included Rucsis Myra Barr Sennett and several named ladies. the hostess and host were noted.

J. K

Invitations Issued For Grigg Clay Wedding

Mrs Adrian Hansford Grigg of Kanawha Boulevard has issued invitations for the wedding of her daughter Miss Hamilton Hansford Grigg and Mrs Buckner Claydon of Mrs Walter E Clark of Virginia Street. The ceremony will be Saturday evening December 16 in the chapel of the First Presbyterian church.

Adrian “Hansford Grigg Kanawha Blvd Hamilton Hansford Grigg Buckner Clay,don Walter E. Clark Virginia St Pressby Terlan

Pauline Henson to Wed Petty Officer James Robb Jr

The engagement and upcoming marriage of Pauline Ella Henson to Petty Officer James Henry Robb Jr USCG are announced by their parents in Oak Ridge. The wedding is set for eight o’clock Friday December at Wesley Methodist Church with Rev C S Thompson officiating. bridesmaids include Miss Frances Henson and Miss Barbara Kerry Ells. reception at Edgewood Country Club follows.

Pauline Ella Henson James Henry Robb, Jr USCG Ry H. Henson Oak Ridge Robb J. H. Robb McRoberts Wesley Methodist Church C. S. Thompson Frances Henson Josephine Robb Vireden Louise Ward Belle Sylvestus Henson Charleston Hubert Henson Grantsville Henson Charleston ‘High School Atlantic Sea Board Co Consolidated Coal Co Jenkins, Ky

Orpha Duffield Weds Capt John Simms at Fayette Home

Miss Orpha Lucille Duffield RN and Capt John Alderson Simms wed Friday at the Simms home in Fayette with Rev J Blair Moran officiating. Best man was F E Simms. Duffield, daughter of the late Newton and Mrs. Duffield, wore a blue traveling suit with camel accessories. The couple plan to reside in South Main Drive after a trip to Cincinnati. Miss Duffield is a nurse at Staats Hospital. Capt Simms is on terminal leave from the chemical warfare service, recently returned from Italy, and will be placed on inactive list Dec 11. He previously served as city chemist and with the state Department of Mines. Capt Simms is a Charleston High School and Virginia Military Institute graduate holding a U S degree in chemistry from West Virginia University.

Orpha L. Duffield John,Simms Orpha Lucille Duffield John, Alderson Iebrida Newton Duffield Cincinnati

Bride Elect Entertained At Bridal Shower In Pennsylvania

Miss Kathleen Older hosted a bridal shower at her home on Pennsylvania Avenue as a compliment to bride elect Miss Jewel Simpson, fiancée of A C Jimes Copenhaver. Twenty five guests attended.

Miss Kathleen Older Pennsylvania Miss Jewel Simpson C d Jrmes Copenhaver

Dilley McCarty Wedding Held in Marlinton

Miss Sarah Frances McCarty daughter of Hillsboro couple married Nov 22 to Maynard B. Dilley son of Huntersville couple. Presbyterian service at Mare Inton Manse read by Rev James Wool. Bride in blue suit with red rose corsage. Guests included Mrs James E Beard and Samuel Gibson. Dilleys reside in Marlinton where he co-owns Marlinton Motor Sales and serves as Seneca Trail principal.

Dilley-McCarty Sarah Frances : McCarty Richard McCarty Hillsboro Maynard B. Dilley Henever Dilley Huntersville Dilley James Wool Mare Inton James E. Beard Samuel Gibson Charleston Business S. B. Wallace and Co Marlinton Marlnton Mareshall College Pocachontas Co Seneca Trail Marlinten Motor Sales Marlintene FS

Marriage Announcement for Ruby Rae Fianham and Earl Do Rieben

The notice reports the marriage of Ruby Rae Fianham to Earl Do Rieben, son of Mr and Mrs B A Rieben of Bridgeton. The wedding took place on November at St Ht Alken with officiating minister. both are employed by Bridgeton.

Rae Fianham Alpen Ruby Earl Do Rieben B. A. Rieben Bridgeton Noy

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Ralph J. Brabban Maylene Mag Steed Brabban South Charleston Forest Circle John Hannah Greenbank Misa Margaret Goff E. C. Nolan Montgomery Club Margaret Stubblefield Hed Cross Ale Derk Kanawha Valley Dar Charleston Woman's Club William A.berker National Defense Committee National Defense John Young Wiliam Morris Coliting Club North Charleston Recreation Center Robert Merrit Becker Yrabowsia Dumbarton Oaks Department Pauline Curtis Jones Kanawhy Presbyterian Church Edgewood Grigg Sher Dra. ‘Thomas L. Harrison Parkersburg Mes Sturgla Muirhead’ Fay New York Beverley ‘Broun Ewood Lavinia Patricia Embleton Is Martiéd
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