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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

4

Miss Evelyn Arnette Weds William H. McCue in July

Mrs Lelia Arnette of Charleston announces the July 16 marriage of her daughter Miss Evelyn Arnette to William H McCue of Grafton. The ceremony at West Union was officiated by Rev William T Swann with Magil Cleavenger and Robert Morgan as attendants. Evelyn, daughter of Ixte A G Armette, graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High and the Academy of Beauty Culture at Clarksburg and works at Raymonds Beauty Shop. The couple plan to reside in Grafton after January 1.

Lelia Arnette Charleston Evelyn Arnette William H. McCue J. H. McCue Grafton West Union William T. Swann Magil Cleavenger Robert Morgan Clarksburg Ixte A. G. Armette Roosevelt~ Wilson Academy of Beauty Culture Raymond's McCue Mra

Shower Given For Mrs Boyd Cunningham

Mrs Boyd Cunningham was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Miss Frances Melton at her Columbia boulevard home Tuesday evening. Others attending included Mrs Lee Johnston, Mrs Freda Cooke, Mrs Maxie Summers, Mrs Lou Arthur, Mrs Mark Bush, Mrs Hammond Tait, Mrs Pauline Davis, Mrs Maxine Roberts, Mrs Melds Short, Btrs., F W Kreiter, Mrs W A Melton, Mrs A Arthur, Mrs A G Cunningham, Miss Frances Flint, Miss Rosemary Lyon, Miss Jennie Brown, Miss Jackie Vandine, Miss Edith Cunningham, Miss Alice Peters, Miss Rose Farber, Miss Hathryn Cook, Miss Irene Vandine, Miss Xina Moore, Miss Ruth Lynn, Miss Violet Thumm and Miss Elizabeth Davidson.

Boyd Cunningham Frances Melton Columbia Boulevard Lee Johnston Freda Cooke Maxie Summers Lou Arthur Mark Bush Hammond Tait Pauline Davis Maxine Roberts Melds Short F. W. Krelter W. A. Melton A. Arthur A. G. Cunningham Frances Flint Rosemary Lyon Jennie Brown Jackie Vandine Edith Cunningham Alice Peters Rose Farber Hathryn Cook Irene Vandine Xina Moore Ruth Lynn Violet Thumm Elizabeth Davidson

Stones Have Birthday Party For Their Son

Mr and Mrs Fred Stone hosted a birthday party last week for their son Master Alfred Eugene Stone. Attendees included Miss Salona Flowers Mila Morris Nancy Lee Hohrig Marilyn Jean Morris Jenene Halsted Betty Marie Ferrell Mary Cooper D Walker Gladys Cooper Mary Walker Alice Stone Mrs 0 H Rohrig Mrs Jacob Flowers Masters James Halsted J B Stone Jacob Flowers Joseph Flowers J Stone K G O Dell and Cleon O Dell.

Fred Stone Alfred Eus Gene Stone Salona Flowers Mila Morris Nancy Lee Hohrig Marilyn Jean Morris Jenene Halsted Betty Marie Ferrell Mary Cooper D. Walker Gladys Cooper Mary Walker Alice Stone 0. H. Rohrig Jacob Flowers James Halsted J. B. Stone Joseph Flowerz J. Stone K. G. O'Dell Cleon O'Dell

Miss Price Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party

Miss Jane Price celebrated her twelfth birthday with a party at her Fort Hill home hosted by Mrs. R. C Price. Numerous guests attended including Ellen Swearingen, Louise Beckleheimer, Dorothy Warren, Oulda Caldwell, Audrey Owens, Frances Lore, Martha Sweet, James Abbot, A G Swearingen Jr, William Swearingen, Calvin Beckleheimer, Charles Clarkson, Hersey Sweet and Robert Price. Mrs. W. F. Schwartz has returned home from Charleston General hospital after a stay as a patient.

Jane Price R. C Price Fort Hill Misa Ellen Swearingen Sfisx Louise Beckleheimer Ailis Dorothy ,Warren Oulda Caldwell Misa Audrey Owens Frances Lore Martha Sweet James Abbot A. G. Swearingen William Swearingen Calvin Beckleheimer Charles Clarkson Hersey Sweet Robert Price

Mrs Foiler Hosts Bins Chapel Ladies Meeting

The ladies and society of Bins chapel gathered Thursday at the home of Mrs. FP L Fowler. Attendees included Mrs. W H Johnson, Mrs. B O Jones, Mrs. J L Sawyer, Mrs. C C Bulley, Mra M A Mairs, Bre M C Morecott, Mrs. Clay Paxton, Mrs. Ronnie Mericle, Mrs. Ray Dooley, Mrs. Robert Hullman, Mrs. Joe Young, Mrs. Wilson Golf, Charles Henry Merkle J, and Samuel Joseph Kelly.

Ladies and Society of the Bins Chapel FP. L. Fowler W. H. Johnson B. O. Jones J. L. Sawyer C. C. Bulley M.A. Mairs M. C. Morecott Clay Paxton Ronnie Mer

Scribblers Club Will Meet This Afternoon

The Junior League Scribblers club will meet at 2:30 this afternoon at Mrs Theodore Goldthorpe's Edgewood avenue home. Members read original manuscripts.

Theodore Goldthorpe Edgewood Avenue

Ellisons Host Birthday Dinner for Roy Lee Ellison Jr

Mr and Mrs Roy Lee Ellison entertained at dinner Saturday night at their West Second Street home. Guest of honor was their son Roy Lee Ellison Jr celebrating his twelfth birthday. A lighted cake served as centerpiece. Master Muriel Turley won the game prize. Covers set for several young guests including Edison Turley and Carroll McDowell. Mrs Fierce Brawner of Kanawha City visiting relatives in Baltimore Md.

Roy Lee Ellison West Secoond Street Roy Lee Ellison, Jr Muriel Turley Edison Turley Carroll McDowell Claremont Allen Thomas W. Schuter 5. Hinkle

Young Girls Plan Christmas Dance at St John’s Parish

A group of young people plans a December 19 Christmas dance at St. John’s Episcopal parish house on Quarrier Street. Invites go to over 300 friends. Poor Aces will play from 9 to 12. Attendees include Mins dane Agnew, Miss Mary Frances Snyder, Miss Virginia Yates, Miss Doris Wren and Miss Jane Burr.

St. John's Episcopal Parish Quarrier Street Mins Dane Agnew Mary Frances Snyder Virginia Yates Doris Wren Jane Burr

Carboys Dance Night at Knights of Columbus Hall

The Colonels attended a dance hosted by the Carboys Saturday at the Knights of Columbus ballroom. Guests included numerous couples and individuals listed, spanning prominent local residents and attendees with many surnames recorded.

Carboys Kh. of C. Hall

Genevieve Bruni Birthday Honored by Mary Street Family

Mr and Mrs John Bruni hosted a Saturday party on Mary Street to honor their daughter Genevieve Ann celebrating her fifth birthday. Assisting were Mrs Homer Harkins Mrs J W Jordan Mrs Owen Ashworth and Mrs Ernest Jordan. Guests included Elaine Ashworth Geraldine Ashworth Donna May Bodkins May Bodkins Edith Bodking Eleanor Myers and many relatives.

John Bruni Mary Street Hill Genevieve Ann Anniersary Homer Harkins J. W. Jordan Mra Owen Ashworth Ernest Jordan Elaine Ashworth Geraldine Ashworth Donna May Bodkins May Bodkins Edith Bodking Eleanor Myers Betty Jean Allen Nancy Ann Harkins Clara Marie Allen Aldean Parker Sylvia Parker Geraldine Jacobson Jane Jacobson Lorena Stephens Evelyn Ratitt Loretta Ashworth Myrtle Harkins Harry Lee Harkins James Ashworth Patrick Pauley Edward Jordan Harold Jordan Robert Lee Jordan Olyn Stephens Jack Jordan

Personal Notes On Mr J N Compton and Others

Personal notes report J N Compton left last night on a business trip to Whiting Indiana. Mrs Cornelius van den Berg left Saturday for New York City to select a residence for them after January 1. Mrs Clarence B Peck left Saturday for a visit to New York City. Mrs Asnes Mayer visits Washington DC. Misses Jane and Carolyn Bulledge of Quarrier Street left Friday night for New York to see wide.

J. N. Compton Whiting, Ind Cornelius van den Berg New York City Mr. van den Berg Clarence B. Peck Asnes Mayer Washington, D. C Jane Carolyn Bulledge Quarrier Street New York

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advertises Enduring Womanhood

Fragment of an old advertisement urges women to endure fatigue and stresses the benefits of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It frames wife and mother roles, promoting use to "emling through" middle age and marriage duties while warning against expressing frustration to husbands.

Lydia Pinkham

University Club Dance at Elks Ballroom with Kent Warner Orchestra

Social weekend event features the University Club dance held Saturday night at Elks Ballroom. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. Anderson, Lt. Anderson, Capt. Edwards, and a long list of prominent members, spouses, and Misses, with Kent Warner’s orchestra providing the music for dancing.

University Club Kent Warner Elks Club Orchestra 1 Peark S. B. Caper J.R. B. Trigter A. L. Crimmins H. RR. Dixon A. K. Doolittle H. Hoenshel W. E. Hoffman F. R. Hoge R. M. Jackson R. U. Jackson T. A. Jones W. M. Jarrett G. F. Jenkins J. V. Karrick FE. J. MacAndrews RR. McConnell T. C Mahs J. D. Matlack J. F. Miller C. M. Mahl J. A. Monier J. A. Mooney S. C. Marris

West Side Civics Group Sponsor Dance Night

The West Side woman's club civic department sponsored a Saturday dance at the club with George Molle's orchestra. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hastle and many local couples. Huntington ties noted among attendees.

West Side Woman's Club Civic Department George Molle J. J. Hastle Mea B. Talley Edward Koch George F. Darlington A. P. Imbott P. R. Imbott Harry Kemp Edward Malone Clyde Billups J. L. Dawson O. N. Durbin D. W. Fox Huntington I. L. Cavender C. H. Maddox Ernest Carr D. Bland L. NM Cobbs

Local social notes list several couples and individuals

A roster of names includes Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Dawson and Mes and Mrs. G. A. Chandler along with Dr. Charles and Margaret Kniseley Miss Nadine Rodgers Miss Myrtle Reed Mrs. Minnie Nichols Mrs. L. A. Ross Miss Edith Clayton Miss Ruth Cavender Mr. D. A. Goff Mr. T. H. Starcher Mr. Russell H. Henc kel and Mr. Robert Gartenback, indicating a society column snippet of attendees or invitees.

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. Arnette Miss Price W. F. Schwartz South Ruffner Charleston General Hospital Tress News A. Q. Smith McCorkle Avenue Mrs. Foiler Scribblers Club Mrs. Fierce Brawner Kanawha City Baltimore, Md Antelope Suede Baga Koret Elford's Hale Street Colonels Knights of Columbus B. Blubaugh van Deventer S. F. Mussleman W. R. Goodwin D. S. Taylor W. F. Garrett C. A. Nousinger P F. Morison J. Albert Stratton John Glanakis Easley P. E. Schrader E. M. Wells G. B. Henke E. W. Colcord E. F. Mills W. R. Bransenme Frank Higginbotham JL. E. Wilson M. L. Long Philip Ziler Gordon J. Gluestnkamp L. R. Woodrum H.C B. F. Freyre E. N. Jennings C. G. Fellows Re. B. Johnson G. H. Law J.P. Malloy Merthe T. B. Moore C. R. Mori Dorothy Hek Alice Reger Mozelle Kelso Nancy Swink Charles Skee Ray Custer Carl Brown James McLean J. H. Helns May Martin WM. Morris M. K. Hager Harry Grandon William A. Quarrier W. A. Tul J. R. McClure Generadish C. A. Carter E. F. Flower L. P. Campman J. Ness Blair Halliday W. E. Persbacker Joe Wineselt H. C. Givens Genevieve Ann Bruni Lydia E. Pinkieam Adv J.N. Murphy M. H. Norton E. W. Pointer Tira T. Preston W. J. Putnam LG. Reetor T. G. Reed H. G. Repaire C. K . Rosenbaum D. Ross BE. Smith D. Smith Pernbicker A. B A. G. Thailine J. Z. Thurston Deal H. Tompkins P.A. Tuckwiller N. W. Turner M. Kk. Twichell W. E. Vail W. van Kir W. E. Vellines VE. Walker C. A. Walworth Firs Ec, White Xmrs F. W. Wilson ML Q. Frankel It N. Gage C. N. Gross Robert G. Malle W. R. Hughey M. E. James F. Johnston B. F. King H. F. Lewis C. E. Linck F. R. Power C. R. Mabinton G. 0. Ro Jou Anrk Bitleide Co Uom Merce Ady West Side Civics Daniel Green Capitol ST Good Housereping Bureau Jean Denelag Collins & Collins Eros After Paint & Glass Co Mother O Appalachian Electric Power CO
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