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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1976
Page
9
A mother reflects on her daughter’s high school graduation, watching the tall, confident girl step onto the stage. She recalls the girl’s early beginnings in Germany, kindergarten tears, and the rapid passage to adulthood. The letter contemplates future independence, new routines, and the enduring bond as the family releases her to the world.
Becky Williams of DuPont High School received a $100 gift certificate for top community service as a Stone and Thomas Teen Board member. State president R G Guter presented the honor at a Daniel Boone Hotel luncheon. She plans to major in biology at Marshall University and has led church and school service efforts.
Catherine Sue Lawrence married Jeffrey Lynn Means at the North Charleston Church of Jesus Christ with Rev. Lewis Harrah officiating on May 22. The couple will reside at 1319 Johnson Rd after a Tennessee honeymoon. She is a Poca High School graduate. he is a George Washington High School alumnus employed by Means Excavating Co.
A new Lioness Club in Spring Hill forms a membership drive, sponsored by the Spring Hill Lions Club. It is the third such group chartered in the state and among the first 300 worldwide. Meetings are first Monday monthly with summer sessions at Little Creek Park. Officers include Sally Adkins president and Sara Mullen treasurer.
The Elgart Touch featuring Les and Larry Elgart will perform at the Point Pleasant Bicentennial Ball on July 3 at the National Guard Armory Rt. 62 north of Point Pleasant. Event runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with advance tickets $17.76 and at the door $19.76. Sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary and the Bicentennial Commission. Beverly Ridenour and Diane Craddock are co chairmen.
Members of Forest Ridge Garden Club completed their season with an installation luncheon at Kanawha Country Club. The slate includes Mrs Walter C Showen Jr president, Mrs John Lepp vice president, Mrs Robert Krimble secretary, and Mrs Harry Hamrick treasurer. Mrs Stephen Preston was installing officer. The group will meet again in September.
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