Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

4

Mrs Roland Voorhees Set As Bridesmaid In Troy Wedding

Mrs Roland Voorhees of Bradfod street will be bridesmaid for Miss Ruth Ann Rosseau of Troy New York and Mr Luther Edward Roby Jr of Peoria Illinois in a Saturday wedding at Troy The bride is daughter of Mrs William White Rosseau and the late Prof Rosseau of Renvelaer Polytechnic Institute The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Roby of Peoria and a Renselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate Delta Kappa Epsilon member

Roland Voorhees Ruth Ann Rosseau Troy, N. Y Luther E. Roby, Jr Peoria, Il Troy Bradfod Street N. Y Luther Edward Roby, Jr Peoria Rosseau William White Rosseau Renvelaer Polytechnic Institute Eyuma Willard School Stoneleigh Prospect Hill School Greenfield Mase Roby Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest Renselaer Polytechnic Institute Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Alma Fraser Fraser West Virginia University J. R. Fraser Logan Pi Beta Phi Sorore Ity University

Miss Hartwell Weds Ronnie Fletcher in Kimberley

The Rev George A Hartwell and Mrs Hartwell announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Arbutus Hartwell to Mr Ronnie Fletcher of Kimber at Fayette on Saturday May 23 The Fletchers reside with Mrs K A Smith in Montgomery The bride is sister of Mrs Archibeld Scarbro of Kimberley Miss Pearle Knight departs for Beloit Wisconsin for the summer

George A. Hartwell Hartwell Kimberley Arbutus Hartwell Ronnie Fletcher Kimber Fayette Fletcher K. A. Smith Montgomery Archibeld Scarbro

Shower Honors Miss Minsker Before Her Wedding

Miss Mary Elizabeth Minsker headlined a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Dorothy Oates and Miss Pally Ann May at Miss Oates home in Lee Street. Guests included numerous local women and Miss Janette Minsker along with other relatives. Mrs Bernard Board and daughter Patricia Board recently returned from Wheeling as guests of relatives.

Mary Elizabeth Minsker E. J. Barnhart First Presbyterian Church Dorothy Oates Pally Ann Janette Minsker Jessie Fraser Texie Smith Ellen Riley Nina Baird Julia Green Margaret Green Helen Ken Alia Morris Ann Ferguson Mary Wilson Dotson Martha Dotson Opal Haynes Annabelle Shawkey Agnes Fox Emma Hart Grace Payne Lucille McGuire Eugenia Bibby Bernard Board Patricia Board Wheeling

Harless Children Honored at Party

A surprise birthday party was held at the Harless home in Indian Creek for Millicent Harless and Junior Harless. Hosts Mr and Mrs W Harless assisted by Mrs Willard Elkins Mrs Frend Harless and Mrs Rees Thomas served guests. Numerous relatives and friends attended including Naomi Myers Eunice Myers Julia Myers Kathleen Boggs Rosa Shinn Pauline Shawver Geraldine Mitchell Evelyn Harless Betty Hager Margate Gunnee James Boggs William Boggs Kent Boggs Edward Mace Samuel Acree Alva Shinn Lovell Shinn George A Young Everett Scott John Scnit Luther Durham Kemp Metheny Dennis Harless Goday Thomas Marvin Harless.

W. Harless Indian Creek Millicent Harless Junior Harless Willard Elkins Frend Harless Rees Thomas Naomi Myers Eunice Myers Julia Myers Kathleen Boggs Rosa Shinn Pauline Shawver Geraldine Mitchell Evlyn Harless

Mrs Herscher To Lead Club In Kanawha City Meeting

Mrs Edward Herscher was elected president of the Study and Service club at its final meeting of the year held at Mrs Meredith Carver's home on Noyes avenue Kanawha City. Other officers elected were Mrs F Edwin Mawer vice president Mrs J W Alderson treasurer and Mrs C A Walworth secretary.

Edward Herscher Meredith Carver Noyes Avenue Kanawha City F. Edwin Mawer J. W. Alderson C., A. Walworth A. K. Ferguson W. Po

Senior Hadassah Forum to Feature Detroit Speakers

Mrs Ralph Davidson and Mrs Joseph Ehrlich of Detroit Michigan will speak at the Senior Hadassah open forum at eight tonight in the Daniel Boone hotel. Davidson heads the Central States regional Hadassah and both women will be honored guests after a 6 30 dinner for the Hadassah board and executive committee at the same venue.

Ralph Davidson Joseph Ehrlich Detroit Daniel Boone Hotel Davidson Central States Hadassah

Baptist Group to Meet for Mrs Snodgrass Hosting

Emma Snodgrass to entertain the Spring Hill First Baptist women's union at eight o'clock Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney F. P. Davis spent the weekend at Lewisburg visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Prichard.

Emma Snodgrass Spring Hill First Baptist Women's Union Sidney FP. Davis Lewisburg m Frederick Prichard

Birthday Observed for Miss Mary Alice Goffaux

Miss Mary Goffaux marked her ninth birthday with a party hosted by Mrs Jules Goffaux at Seventh avenue home. Guests included Miss Gladys Goffaux, Miss Marion Goffaux, and many others such as Miss Waveline Withrow, Miss Patricia Withrow, Miss Sarah Lee Wilder, and Master Wheeler, with Mrs Edward Goffaux assisting.

Mary Alice Goffaux Jules Goffaux Seventh Avenue Edward Goffaux Gladys Goffaux Marion Goffaux Waveline Withrow Patricia Withrow Sarah Lee Wilder Matin Ray Josephine Welker Lois Jean Roberts Emogene Jones Norma Derrick Dorothy Coleman Zelma Wheeler Norma Foley Katherine Foley Rebecca Bynd Patricia MecMurrer Fay Hart Martha Schmidt Mary Alice Conway Ioix Mae Latlip Doris Curry Virginia Parsons Mary Parsons Phyllis Jean Jarrett Ann Kessler Dumior Wheeler Allen Foley

Fizers Host Birthday Picnic Marshmallow Roast

Mr and Mrs Fizer of Quick hosted a picnic and marshmallow roast Saturday night for Mrs Fizers sister Miss Elizabeth Wiseman celebrating her birthday anniversary Attending were Alise Kinder Frances Carpenter Ruth Carpenter Ernest Young James Taylor Frederick Wiseman Clifford Maloney Lee Maloney and Mr and Mrs William Edwarda

Kerney Fizer Quick

Mrs Glenn Stewart to Speak at West Side W C T U Meeting

West Side Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet at Humphreys Memorial church at two tomorrow afternoon Mrs Glenn Stewart is scheduled as a speaker for the event.

West Side Women's Christian Temperance Union Humphreys Memorial Church Glenn Stewart

Women to attend Northeast regional B and P conference

Miss Olive Whiting and Miss Dorothea Campbell will head Charleston participants at the fourth northeast regional conference of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. Over 36 women from six New England states plus New York New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Maryland DC and West Virginia are expected. The theme is Woman's Place in the Changing Pattern of Today with dinners luncheons and a banquet scheduled.

Olive Whiting Charleston Business and Professional Women’s Club Dorothea Campbell State B. and P. Federation National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs White Sulphur Springs Laura B. Anderson C. E. Heeler Walter E. Haddon Mae Stratton Rebecca Walker Louise Clayton Margaret Cogan Kuh Clive Zhamerman Myrtle Smith Nettie Newton Lou Alexander M. L. Steele Mary Trask Florence M. Stephenson Mary Fox Anna Hessler Josephine Bingaman Linnie Schley Roxie M. Robinson Genevieve Starcher Emma Annis Thayer Myrtie Cook Jessie Dencon Elizabeth Goodall Znne Michael Christine Hoyman Mabel Fuller Christine I. Cotsfey Marcia Hill New England New York New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Maryland District of Calumbia West Virginia Virginia Ohio Kentucky Isabelle Claridge Lena Marchesin Phillips New York City International Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Club Geline MacDonald Bowman Richmond National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Rosa E. Cumningham Des Moines Towa Federation Louise Franklin Bache Kathryn Starbuck Albany N.Y Charleston

Merrick Hosts Alpha Xi Delta Members at Home

Mrs R G Merrick welcomed Alpha Xi Delta sorority members and their children Friday at her South Charleston residence. Also present were numerous wives and daughters, including Mrs M C Camp Mrs Boyd Horner Mrs Edwin Taylor Mrs Robert Clutter Mrs Ross Johnston and others, with several young guests and several Merrick family members.

Roderick G. Merrick Alpha Xt Delta Sorority South Charleston M. C. Camp Boyd Horner Edwin Taylor Robert Clutter Ross Johnston Carl Steinbicker Lee Laughlin Robert van Kirk W. M4er Donald Foster A Horner Roy Campbell

Mrs Alice Smith Weds Mr George H Francis

Mrs Alice Smith and Mr George H Francis both of this city were married Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs C P Myer in Washington DC. The Rev J Harvey Dunham of Washington performed the ceremony.

Alice Smith George H. Francis Alice Peyton Smith C. P. Myer Washington, D. C J. Harvey Dunham Washington

Miss Carney Is Married in Ashland Wedding

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Ann Carney daughter of Mr and Mrs S Edgar Carney of South Side to Mr Burford W Jones son of Mr and Mrs B O Jones of Huntington. The ceremony occurred February 25 in Ashland with Mrs Jones attending Marshall College. Mr Jones attended Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg and works at Hoffstead Electric Huntington. The couple will reside at 814 Twelfth Street Huntington.

B. W. Jones Ashland, Ky Mary Ann Carney S. Edger Carney South Side S. Edgar Carney Burford W. Jones B. O. Jones Huntington Ashland Jones Marshall College Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg Hoffstead Electric Company Twelfth Street

Mrs Steele Hosts Son John Steeles Eleventh Birthday Party

Mrs J W Steele of Chelyan hosted a Wednesday afternoon party at her home honoring her son Master John Steele on his eleventh birthday. Attendees included numerous young guests and several adults, reflecting a neighborhood social gathering.

J. W. Steele Chelyan John Steele Isabell Jarrell Pansy Creasy Betty Jean Pauley Jacqueline Walton Ruth Allen Veneda Schillings Bee Schillings May Midkiff Eloise Gilliand Doris Gilliand Colleen Gilliand Betty Burgraph Barbara Kirk

Dr Crank and Wife Attend Richmond College Reception

Dr. Gilbert O Crank and Mrs Crank depart for Richmond Virginia to attend a medical college reception and ball honoring the 1916 guests of honor from vec uroni tonant.

Dr. Crank Gilbert O. Crank

D AR Chapter Officers To Be Installed At Luncheon

Kanawha Valley Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a luncheon at one o'clock this afternoon at the Woman's club to install chapter officers. Mrs Gary Hogg of Lewisburg state DAR regent will perform the installations.

Kanawha Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Woman's Club Gary Hogg Lawisburg

White Lily Council Bingo Party Sponsored by D A R Men

White Lily council No. 5 Daughters of the Order of United American Women hosted a benefit bingo party at the Masonic temple on Thursday. Attendees included numerous members and spouses such as Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Henshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Reveat, and Mrs. C. F. Ryan among others.

White Lily Council No. 5 Daughters of the Order of United American Men Masonic Temple T.C. Ballard Homer Hanshaw Francis Reveat A. L. King C. F. Ryan Mary McCallister Lora Bell Baker Laura Black Emme Deets Alice Hart O. A. Leech G. H. Custer L. R. Williams

Names listed in community social page notice

Julia Kinney Mrs Hathrye May Nita Josephine Williams Miss Ciara f McGloir Miss Ruth Ownby Miss Dora Harter Miss Laveds Ballard Miss Helen Williams Mrs Ansa Grosse Mrs Carlie Goodwin and Mrs Grace Clendennen appear in a local notice listing residents and social titles.

Julia Kinney Hathrye May Nita Josephine Williams Ciara f# McGloir Ruth Ownby Dora Harter Laveds Ballard Helen Williams Ansa Grosse Carlie Goodwin Grace Clendennen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Hartwell Mr. Fletcher Pearle Knight Beloit Wis THE Diamond Epartment Miss Minsker Acme State University Harless Mrs. Herscher Wiapatie C.T LaFayette Nash Ives Youll Satra Maia Nash “ Lafayette Gerad Tua Ca Seana Seth Sue Mary Goffaux Mrs. Fizer West Side W.C.T. Usd Stewart Aes New York State Widmer Mrs R. G. Merrick Gueraniesd Vaulis Diamond Ice & Coal CO Bullin Miss Carney White Lily Council Lee Dickinson Streets Hi-Lob Vanity Fair Annette Belair Yessie Tom Jessie B.O Adr
Search Courier

Search the Charleston Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charleston Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication