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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1949

Page

8

Engagement Announcement for Ann Umberger and Gordon Reynolds

Ann Elizabeth Umberger and Gordon TI Reynolds announced their engagement with a family dinner party at canewha Country Club hosted by the Umbergers. Miss Umberger, a Stonewall Jackson High School graduate and Rider College attendee, works at Baldwin Machinery, while Mr. Reynolds, from Pittsfield Mass, is a Rider College student and Sigma Nu member who served in the Army.

Ann Elizabeth Umberger Gordon TI. Reynolds Mirs Howard Reynoolds Pittsfield Mass Order of Rainbow Baldwin Machinery Co Rider College Pai Sigma ‘Nu Reynolds Chance

Kanawha Country Club calendar features women clubs events

Today's Club Calendar lists Kanawha County club Ladies Day and Guest Day at 8 a.m. Bridge at A.M. Loudon Heights Garden club meets at Mrs. O R Frampton’s Loudon Heights Rd with members to wear self designed flower bate. Pilat club gathers noon near Daniel Boone hotel with Miss Katherine Tiueke chairing Pilot International discussion and a business session. Women's division Army Navy club at 3 p.m. features W E Wilen from Kroger Co showing film Sever Heep a Good Slush Waiting with door prizes. River Rod Garden club holds special business meeting in Mink Shoals Community Building.

Kanawha Country Club Loudon Heights L P O. R. Frampton Pilat Club Kuncheon Daniel Boone Katherine Tiueke Army-Navy Club W. E. Wilen The Kroger Co River Rodd Garden Club P. m Mink Shoals

Lawrence Seldomridge Named Valedictorian At St Albans High

Lawrence Seldomridge, student with all A average, is chosen valedictorian of St. Albans High School for the graduating class. Janette Barnette is salutatorian and Michiel Watts class president. Commencement exercises begin at 8 p m in the high school auditorium with remarks on Education and music by Stephen Foster Singers and the high school orchestra.

Lawrence Seldomridge N. Seldomridge St. Albans High Hicks Janette Barnetté A. F. Barnette St. Albans Inur Phasen Memabers Janette Barnette Michiel Watts Jane Yoder CG. Pittenger Stephen Foster FH. B. Leighty J B. E. Liggeth

Local social notes and visiting guests across Abney circle

Mrs. Daniel H. Pritchard and Mrs. Boyd Pritchard travel to Boston for Frances Pritchard’s graduation then to Indianapolis to visit Laurence and Laura Dickinson, with further visits planned to Louisville and Dundar. Numerous families announce arrivals and stays from Virginia to Michigan, plus church events, student recitals, and club meetings.

Daniel H. Pritchard Abney Circle Boyd Pritchard Boston Mass Frances Pritchard Ladianapolis Laurence Jones Laura Dickinson Mix Moseley Putney Louisvile A. M. Putney Harnawha Two Mile Fred Wechter Banawha Fv Dundar Lewisburg C.K. Shaffer Park Av Bot Springs Helen Raptis Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Hot Springs Lavinia Embleton Virginia St N.Y Loudon Heights Henry Holt Apgar Verona N. J Dissi Riex R. D. Londeree Yairview Max D. M.x

Woman's Club Holds Annual Dinner Event

The Dunbar Woman's Club held its annual dinner at Wren's Nest with about 60 members and guests. Officers announced for the new year, a guest speaker from Huntington spoke on "His Daily Weaving to Fulfill," and a planned club house project was discussed. A post dinner meeting awarded retiring president Mrs Kilgore with a dress pin and makeup case.

Elda Houst Olast Haney Griffin Turnish Bour Huntington

Koontz touts college growth and West Virginia location

A. B. Koontz urged alumni to back Morris Harvey College citing its prime location in West Virginia and potential growth alongside a thriving community. Fisher reelected alumni president, others named to council, honorary memberships awarded, and new supporters received as the crowd celebrated the college’s momentum. The event also honored coaches with gifts and highlighted the teams’ aims for continued success. Local notices follow with personal arrivals and gatherings.

Morris Harvey College West Virginia Arthur B. Koontz Charleston Koontz and Koontz Ose John W. Campbell Maxie Moore Redford Joseph T. Brumley William Rice Mary Stout Rosamond Gadd Carl Gilchrist Herbert 5. Campbell College W. H. Walker Betty Hallanan Kinison Mercury CO. B Eddie) King Frank Black Verlin T. (Sparky) Adams Frank A. Kovach Ing Athlees King David G. Beverly

Dinner dance honors Dr. Leonard Riggle at campus building

The association held a dinner dance in the college student activities building to honor Dr. Leonard Riggle. Fragments mention Frank Kellel and others in an effort to address an affair and motions, with well wishes for Marshall Buckar and a speedy recovery.

Frank Kellel Cottere Pietcher Barker Kenneth Davis Wichalas Okruch Ana Ferg Giannakis Lattena Marshall Buckar Leonard Riggle

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