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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

9

Miss Snyder Becomes Bride of Barney Sobataka

Miss Hazel Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Snyder of Canfield married Barney S Sobataka son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Sobataka May 20 at St Agnes church Kanawha City Rev Laurence Gallagher officiated Attendants were Marvel Cecil and William Bonham A reception followed at the bridegrooms parents home The couple reside at 605 Fifty Fifth Street Kanawha City The bride attended Braxton County schools Sobataka is a Charleston High School graduate employed by Baldwin Supply Company

Hazel Snyder J. A. Snyder Canfield St. Agnes Church Kanawha City Barney S. Sobataka Vincent Sobataka MacCorkle Avenue Laurence Gallagher Marvel Cecil William Bonham Braxton C County Mr. Sobataka Charleston High School Baldwin Supply Company Fifty-Fifth Street

Stores to Observe 5 P M Closing Hour

Nine Charleston credit clothing stores announced they would observe the 5 p m closing hour daily except Saturday starting today. Leading department stores men s clothing stores and specialty shops had already agreed to early hours. Observing the 5 p m closing time among the credit clothing stores are Moskin s Palace Liberty Star Collins Mutual Day s Union and Frankei.

Charleston Credit Clothing Credit Clothing Moskin’s Palace Liberty Star Collins Mutual Day’s Union Frankei

Mrs Meadows Hosts Luncheon at South Ruffner Home

Mrs Clarence Meadows entertained at a luncheon yesterday afternoon at her home in South Ruffner, as guests gathered for an afternoon social. The event highlighted local hosting customs and neighborhood hospitality.

Clarence Meadows South Ruffner

Doctor Edwards Olive Tablets Sold for Constipation Relief

Doctors warn about constipation causing headaches low energy and dullness. An Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards popularized Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy that gently cleanses bowels aids liver bile flow and helps digest fatty foods. Available 30 60 cent sizes.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Widowing Sessions Honor Thoms List Hostess Names

A line of attendees included Mrs. Frank Thom and many others such as Mrs. D. W. Martin Mrs. H. B. Wehrle Mrs. Latelle M. LaFollette Mrs. Braxton Davenport Misses and Mrs. James C. Smith along with several named wives and the hostess as part of the event.

Frank Thomas D. W. Martin H. B. Wehrle Latelle M. LaFollette Braxton Davenport James C. Smith G. J. Floyd Charles Singleton Loyd Wildman John V. Ray O. H. Ward

Judge Ritz to Speak at Marshall College Alumni Banquet

Judge Harold A. Ritz formerly of the state supreme court will address the Marshall College alumni banquet in Huntington today. He graduated from the college fifty years ago.

Harold A. Ritz The State Supreme Court Marshall College Huntington

First Red Cross Water Safety Day Draws 1200 at Rock Lake

More than 1200 attended the inaugural Red Cross water safety day at Rock Lake pool. Charleston chapter water safety committee led by Paul F. Steinbicker and James Van Buren organized 40 instructors and volunteers. Winners in swimming events included Margie French, Russell Weaver, and Robert Burgess among others.

Red Cross Rock Lake Pool Water Safety Committee of Charleston Paul F. Steinbicker James van Buren Russell Weaver Harold Harrah Margie French Margaret Jesser Robert Burgess Robert Darling Paul Goodman Ralph Carder Robert Sturgeon Donald Ray Pauley Donald Gaw Charles Hauff Donald Hirsch Richard Curry Ann Clarkson Stanley Burnette A. J. Broyles

Chamber to occupy new Charleston offices June 10

Charleston Chamber of Commerce will move into the ground floor of the Great Kanawha Valley building around June 10. A five year lease is now in effect, with extensive remodeling needed after removal of the state unemployment compensation district offices.

Charleston Chamber of Commerce Great Kanawha Valley Charles E. Hodges Hodges Charleston State Unemployment Compensation Department

WVU Speaker John W Davis to Address Law Alumni

WVU law school alumni prepare to hear John W Davis an attorney and former presidential candidate address the group at 10 30 tomorrow morning in Commencement hall Morgantown A Dagenham England man has grown a purple carnation after four years of careful work.

John W. Davis West Dagenham England

Rivermead Club Presents Garden Program at Mrs Sheridan’s

Rivermead Garden club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J. R. Sheridan’s Virginia avenue home. The program featured talks on The General Plan of a Flower Garden by Mrs. C. E. Silling Care of the Garden by Mrs. W. W. Hall and a forum review by Mrs. Phil Conley. Attendants included Mesdames H. M. Anderson Robert Clutter J. B. Coghill John Cork H. H. Corrie Glenn C. Hancock R. L. Hartman G. J. Huber Charles Lochtefeld Leslie S. Mueller Frank Mullen J. M. Neenan N. R. Noff singer Roy H. Pierson John D. Price Robert Price J. R. Sheridan C. W. Showalter Clarence Simms and Philip Ziler.

J. R. Sheridan Rivermead Garden Club Virginia Avenue C. E. Silling W. W. Hall Phil Conley Mesdames H. M. Anderson Robert Clutter J. B. Coghill John Cork H. H. Corrie Glenn C

Morford Leaves State Conservation Chief Post

Earl H Morford chief game protector of the state conservation commission since 1933 resigned yesterday Maj H W Shawhan director announced no successor named yet the vacancy was created by Morfords departure from the department

Earl H. Morford State Conservation Commission Maj. H. W. Shawhan

Bids Open June 7 for Elkview High School Plumbing

Bids for the Elkview high school plumbing system will be opened at 4 p m June 7 in the county superintendent offices. Announcement came from the Chicago PWA regional office yesterday.

Elkview High School Chicago PWA

Miss Toler Hosts Dinner Teasing Beckley Bride Change

Miss Toler plans a dinner at the Tally Ho to honor Miss Ruby Irwin of Beckley who will wed Mr. Walter Shott this Saturday. Invited guests include Miss Irwin, Mrs. Emma Bender, Mrs. Margaret Pharr, and the Misses Ethel Hinton Ethel Moore Dora Van Sikler plus the hostess.

Lessie Toler Tally Ho Ruby Irwin Beckley Walter Shott Miss Irwin Emma Bender Margaret Pharr Ethel Hinton Ethel Moore Dora van Sickler

Kinsey to Speak to Pocahontas Board of Trade

M. H. F. Kinsey, Charleston area Boy Scout executive, left yesterday for Marlinton to address the Pocahontas county board of trade tonight. He will speak at the Mt. Sterling Kentucky high school event.

M. H. F. Kinsey Charleston Area Council Marlinton Pocahontas

Scout leaders training at Gassa way

A training session for Scout leaders is planned tomorrow night and on Saturday and Sunday at Gassa way. The event aims to prepare leaders with essential skills and activities for troop programs.

Gassaway

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