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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1947

Page

17

Announcements of Church Weddings in June

Mr and Mrs Watson Edgar Bowles of Pine Street announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Misa Zelma Bella Bowles to Wilson Pershing Cole son of Mr and Mrs B R Cole of Capitol Street The couple plan a church wedding in late June Miss Bowles will be attended by her sister Lenora Bowles The second notice notes the engagement of Miss Bette Jane Pierce to Lt John Kenna Gentry Jr son of Mr and Mrs J K Gentry of Mac Corkle Avenue The wedding and related details reference Charleston High School Stonewall Jackson and local social circles The groom is a WWII RAF veteran with ties to Charleston Reds and local clubs

Watson Edgar Bowles Pine St Misa Zelma Bella Bowles Wilson Pershing Cole B. R. Cole Capitol St. U Bette Jane Pierce John Kenna Gentry, Jr J. K. Gentry Mac. Corkle Av Ruthela Harvey Jones Miss Pierce Albert R. Pierce F of Dunbar Miss Bowles Lenora Bowles Charleston School of Commerce Stonewall Jackson High School The Gazette Charleston Press Club Ernest. Brown Kanawha Blvd Cole Charleston High School Mason and Shriner Charleston’ Junior Chamber of Commerce Charleston Reds Ahinmt, Inc RAF Italy Champe Wallace Huddleston Haynes Champe Carter Wallace George Selden Wallace Huntington Edward Huddleston Haynes Edward Milton Haynes White Sulphur Springs Mr. Haynes Emmanuel Episcopal Church Greenwood 5. N. Lichtenstein Lynchburg, Va Sdythe Rae Michael M. Cowen Roanoke, Va Hyman Cohen Cohen Rose Ruffner Montgomery Sonar LS Tarormacen

Mildred Burd to Wed Allen Seime in June Nuptials

Announcement details Mildred Brown Burd, daughter of Ernest Brown, engaged to Allen J. Seime of Wilmington Det. Seime, son of the late Severt Seime of Wisconsin, with wedding plans and hopeful timing noted. Attending guests and party details listed, including host Arthur J. McHoul and numerous local friends.

Ullman Studio Ernest Brown Kanawha Blvd Mildred Brown Burd Allen J. Seime Wilmington Det Severt Seime Viroqua Wis Filang Burd S Office Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp Seime American Viscose Corp Arthur J. McHoul Rust Inn W. H Himes Harold Haysslett Eugene Thomas Thomas Rayborn Ronald Ingalls Roscoe D. Brawley Roy Ailstack T. C. Fennell Josephine Pantuso Euphene Richardson

Blair Shannon Marriage Held

Misa Mary Shannon and Alwyn Blair were married May 24 at the Shannon home in Hutchinson Kansas in an Episcopal service at noon. The bride wore a white wide brimmed giraw hat with orchid corsage and they will reside in Hutchinson after a Florida trip. Blair, a Navy veteran, works in the News Herald advertising department.

Misa Mary Shannon Jones Alwyn Blair John Cust Blair Grosscuper James Shannon Hutchinson Kan

Nuptial Date Set By Barbara Clay

Saturday June 28 has been selected for the marriage of Miss Barbara Ann Clay and Lynn Mc Graw Cavendish to be held at the Baptist Temple at 12 p m The groom will be best man and the ceremony will mark a family gathering with Mrs H B Clay and Mrs J Spradting involved in pre wedding events.

Barbara Ann Clay Lynn McGraw Cavendish Ray Cavendish Circle Rd Eugene Austin Baptist Temple Miss Clay H. B. Clay Virginia St R. B. Clay South Norwsts Conn J. E. Spradting

Summer travel and family visits feature in Ridgeway Road notes

The notes record multiple families planning summer trips and attendances at graduations and weddings. Mrs. Frederick W. Prichard and children head to Lewisburg. several others travel to Williams College, New York, Baltimore, and Washington for commencements, weddings, and visits. Families including Smiley, Wilson, Barnes, Mehler, Weight, and others share plans and extended stays with relatives across multiple states.

Become Brides in Church Rites at First Presbyterian

Miss Helen Margaret Deghilage and Mr. James Paul Ullum wed at the chapel of First Presbyterian church before family and friends. The ceremony featured offbeat floral displays, organ music by Charles Forlines, and a gown with bishop sleeves. The couple plans to live in Wye Glenwood Apartments, Virginia side, while both families attended a reception following the ceremony.

First Presbyterian Church Helen Margaret Deghilage James Paul Ullum L. B. Deghilage Nettie L Ullum George Hiviv Chris Keene Charles Forlines Soni Kotor Shirley Deghilage Ullum Messrs Asa M. Maness Howard Elmant Ulum Mrs. Ullum H. C. Ullum E. W. Ullum J. I. Treadwell Garland Webster Hal Bell K. Arden Trickett Ington Lorene Meene Clifford Naylor Mary Carnes Emma Treadwell West Virginia University duPont Vilum Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity The University Pequoni Bisek Ushum Wye Glenwood Apts Virginia

Bettty Cullums to Wed John Oliver in June

The marriage of Miss Betty Eleanor Cullums to Mr. John Robinson Oliver of the USMC is announced by her parents. The ceremony at Boyd Memorial Christian church will be at 7 30 p m on Friday June 20 with a reception at the Cullums home. Oliver is stationed at Quantico Virginia and Cullums attended Charleston schools and Ohio University. The notice also mentions another wedding, Miss Mary Ann Sims to Mr. John J. Milom, at Bream Memorial church with details of attire and attendees.

Miss Pierce Steve Neale Belle and John Marjorie Keller Mary Katherine Smith Beverly Penhale Betty Repass Roberta Riggeman Blaise Kessel Nancy Kerwood Baptist Church Duopar Piere Eloise Kesser J.P. Faulknier Marjorie Kesler Jane Jiiden Pierce Morris Harvey College Alpha Munorority Dunbar Junior Woman's Club Gentry Charleston Bethany College University of Georgia Corpus Christi Tex Pacific Navel Air Station Quonset Point Barbara Malone Mary Washington Coffee Joseph W. Malone W. H. Vickers Louise Elkview Mer Henry Harrison Morgantown Joan West Virginia University Josephine Lorentz Virginia St Ann Dawson Fern Re Tomorry Morgan Honaker East Washington St Souks Beckley Oak Hill Sparrel Honaker Mobile Ala Elizabeth Ann Raptis Southern College Lakeland Fla Andrew Raptis Edgewood RL. Gibson Joseph. Beatty Salisbury Alva Gibson Lee St Mary Gibson Donald Tingley Arch Alexander, Jr Washington and Leécomniversity Venable Swat Studio Betty Eleanor Cullums John Robinson Oliver USMC D. A. Oliver Hawthorne Dr EN. Cullums, Jr Oakwood Rd C. Oral Lowe Boyd Memorial Chrisetian Churcn Cullums Quantico Vadnag Virdnia St Loveall Lila Lee Loveall Bob Crozier White Betty Agsten Mildred Wines Miss Smith Littlepage Terrace Dean Malling Fernoaen Lee Williams Frances Roberts Wanda Davis Betty Henson Hester Compton Virginia Kent Geraldine Johnson Martha Springer June Hegset Betty O'Neale Martha Hays Betty Willman Juanita Shamblin Metria Appleton Josephine Snyder Dorothy Hourkins Polly Edmunds Peter Hamilton Butterfield R. W. Edmunds Edwin Shepherd Noel H. Combe Vine Sr Dorany Ann Combe Charles R. Gilware Joe McKee Breezemont James M. Ballengee Ani

Baxter Crichton Bridal Date Set at Old Stone Church

The Old Stone church in Lewisburg will host the marriage of Miss Bette Baxter and Mr. William Crichton on Thursday July 3. Dr Lloyd Courtney will perform the ceremony. The couple plans a Hot Springs Virginia honeymoon and residence at 1802 McClung St. Attendants are Miss Jean Meltom and Mr William Slack.

Lewisburg Bette Baxter W. H. Baxter Rt. 5 William Crichton Michigan Lloyd Courtney Hot Springs McClung St Jean Meltom William Slack Baxter Wees Son Ouucormaie Ie Anirgesoe

Rehearsal Parties and Showers for Brides Elect Take Place This Week

Rehearsal parties and showers are planned for brides to be married this month. Miss Esther McBride and Miss Lila Lee Loveall will host gatherings with local and out of town guests at homes on Rustmer Road and Littlepage Terrace. Additional dinners and buffets accompany rehearsals for Miss Jenkins, Miss Gates, and other couples, with guests including family, bridal party, and out of town visitors across multiple locations.

M Marthe Kyle Irene Cozaeng Rustmer Rd Esther McBride James Couch Lois Andrews Nancy Palmer Carolyn Frizzell Alice Johnson Frances Wilson Carrie Jernigan Agnes Slefferds

Miss Doris Ann McBride Weds Bert Dressler in Ashington Service

Miss Doris Ann McBride and Bert Andrew Dressler united in a spring wedding at Ashbury Methodist Church. Officiants included Rev W A Byus and Rev S Parig Bell Jr. The bride wore a lace net gown with daisies in her bouquet. sister Mrs Harold Lee Cook was maid of honor. A home reception followed. couple to reside in Huntington while Dressler attends Marshall College.

Hudnall Harvey Kenneth Jack Jacqueline Hood EC. McNeely John W. Cole Clarkeburg Missexz Helen Olive Jean Pyles McNeely Peter Price Selra Price Huntington Julia Hop Linda Jane McNeely Kenneth Davie Nitro Raymond Leeg Albert Don Pyles Steintaeman Asbury Methodist Church Doris Ann McBride Bert Andrew Dressler Bert L. Dressler Cabin Creek Iwide Wil W. A Byus Parig Bell, Jr Robert Hickman Edward Newman Harold Lee Cook David Morgan Peay Bery George Cullen McBride Charleston High School Dressler North Carolina State College Marine Corps Ashington Ions Peatessio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mig Zelma Bowles Miss Sette Vierce Kim Mildred Burd A. J. Seime Blair-Shannon Ruth Pyles St. Matthew's Kanawha Sigma Iota Chi Beta Sigma Phi Rccools Pennsylvania Arm Farore Boone Hotel Roselyn Beard Jewell Webb Wanda Carr Vernon Folts Cincin Tribbie Hopta Clark Rd Jing Mr. and Gene Jarvns Chicago A. F. Hubbard Lydia Pitzer Isage Barbara Clay Newport, Ky Anna Louise Bennett Omer Bennett Jennings H. Smith George Drammer North Charleston Charles O. Derrick Nunues Rageno Lee Marston Piedmont Col Vale Jace Sheldon Haynes Haynes National Cathedral School Washington Barnard College New York School of Interim Decoration David Ayers York Gratehouse Cotillion Club Assembly Junor League Virginia Military’ Institute Massachusetts Institute of Technology Carbide and Jarben Chen ‘Dls Corp American, Society of Chemical Engineers Bermuda Edgewood Dr Frederick W. Prichard Ridgeway Rd Baker Groentrier St Williamstown Mass Herman C. Baker Williams College Anne Wilson Fittsburgh James Watson Smiley New York City Robert McKay Mary Day Cummings Chester N. J Samuel Dixon Smiley Richland Wash Seth A. Savage, Jr Michigan Ay Annette Smiley New York Preston Wilson Florence Fleshman Pinehurst Dr Gail Lilly Virginia Av Washington, D.C Palriia Lameblata Seminary Atlantic City Lilly American Medical Assoc Betty Jo Bolden London Heights Tawerraw Milton Miss. Academy New London H. G. Winston Looxant Rd D Jacqueline Barnes Serasota FH. A. Barnes Kanawha Bled Charles Campbell Kanawha City Charles Teeman Cincinnati William Earl Smith Mrs. Earl Smith Daniel N. Mehler Qearrier St Afr Willam E. Weight, Jr Denver Colo Daniel Mehler, Jr University of Virginia Siner Andrew A. Payne Ethel Walker School Limebury Quenton J. Sparkes Sr Mary Ellen Carroll Bridge Rd Betsy Carroll Georgetown Visitation Convent W.W. Paint Priday San Francisco Rotary International Beverly Yale University Johny &. Kennedy Sunrise South Hills W. T. Lively Quartier St William Lively, Jr Harry Embleton Roanoke Lavinia Embietor Hollins College Gwynn Nicholson Spring Rd Con Emily Nicholson Connecticut College For Women Boston Mess Virginia Song Kanawaa Av Becky Cassady Washington St Hampsden-Sydney College Mesdames Joe, Kenna Charles Malcom NR W Fox Roy Wines Mae Buddy Presbyterian Synodical Training School Davis - Elking College Virginia Kelly Qualvier ,St Columbia University Wiliam E. Baldock Derr Tucker 20Th St W. B. Parks Thomas Tucker Washington and Lee University William E. Moore J. T. Moore Quarrier Mrs. Keohne Yees List Mra. J. F. Ulem Miss Bettty Cullums Mary Ann Sims John W. Sima Park Av John J. Milom C. E. Milom Riverview J. B. Overaoyer Bream Memorial Church Ben Isaac Lillian Christip Richard A. ‘Batusie Pittsburgh Arthur McDonie R. A. Batusie Charles McNutt David Butterworth William Davis Sims Home E. M. Darnell T. C. Sims Mary Sims Madeline Sims Fayetteville BR. T. Mallory Powellton Mary Stephenson A. L. Rice C. B. Sims Earl Walls Sims Milom Mary Virginia Darnell Janie Isaac Jean Groves Helena Humphries Ruth Anne Thomas Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Mra. J. J. Milom TS Beudiad Fred Smith Ernest Fife Ralph Johnson Hester Thaxton Joanne Snyder Peggy Woodall Betty Jo Wolfe Betty Wilson Maccele Amblard Wanda Montague Harriet Cavender Joanne Akins Anne Perry Dorothy Joanne Cotton Bettle Jane Jenkins Janes W. O'Connell H. E. Stal~naker Myrtle Rd Miss Jenkins Mesdiam Osear Strouse Mildred Kuh W Lram Barnette Lene Welch Francis Hines Virginia Kinder Helen Perrant Julia Nicholson Nedra Koaniz Lyail Lawrence Dorothy Greathouse Bouteh Roth Evelyn Marshall H. E. Statnaker Jo Alice Melinattan Hettie Jo Gates Richard Sawvyermals Greendrier St William Cantwell W. W. Newsome Bertha Hawvermale Ann Hawvermale Washington, D Camille Guesta Bert Dressler Liam L. McBride Raffner, Rd
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