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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

4

Mrs John Board Hosts Luncheon for Sister-in-law Bride-to-be

Mrs John C Board entertained with a luncheon and shower at Wrens Nest for her sister-in-law Miss Mary Louise Board who will wed June 17 to Mr Harry R Marshall. Guests included numerous Board family members and friends.

John C. Board Wren’s Nest Mary Louise Board Harry R. Marshall Miss Board Mesdames P. T. Board, Sr P. T. Board C. E. Woodrum James Graham John M. Roeser Thomas McHenry Morgantown Bernard Board Parke McMaster Wilson Daveler E. Y. Woodrum Dana Woodrum E. Havern Woodrum R. L. Marshall Vincent Reishman Kelly E. Reed, Sr Kelly E. Reed, Jr Roy Francis William Kirtley Philip Ziler M. M. Alexander George Guthrie M. A. Wildman L. G. Davis Emmy Lou Morton Marjorie Backus Elizabeth Beard Frances Reed Mildred Huffman Betty Beard Jean Marshall Hostess

Miss Lorraine Ellis Weds Stanley Tully in Catlettsburg

Announcement of the May 20 marriage in Catlettsburg Kentucky between Miss Lorraine Ellis daughter of Mrs Stella Ellis and the late J A Ellis and Stanley K Tully son of Police Chief William Albert Tully. Mr Tully works for Owens Illinois Glass in Owens.

Lorraine Ellis Stella Ellis J. A. Ellis Lilly Street Stanley K. Tully William Albert Tully Tully Catlettsburg Owens-Illinois Glass Company Owens

Freudenbergers Celebrate 56th Anniversary in Toronto

Col and Mrs William Freudenberger former residents of this city marked their fifty six year wedding anniversary on Wednesday at the home of their daughter Mrs John Pentland in Toronto Ohio.

William Freudenberger John Pentland Toronto

Miss Margaret Carney Weds Mr. Gibson in Catlettsburg Ky

Miss Margaret Jane Carney daughter of Mr and Mrs S E Carney Dunbar marries Eugene Gibson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Gibson Dunbar on April 11 in Catlettsburg Ky Bride attended Pt Pleasant HS Morris Harvey College and Huntington Comput er School Groom attended Dunbar HS and works at Jarvis Auto Supply Dunbar They reside at 227 Frederick Street Dunbar.

S. E. Carney Dunbar Margaret Jane Carney Eugene Gibson Roy Gibson Catlettsburg Pt. Pleasant High School Morris Harvey ‘College Huntington Comptometer School Gibson Dunbar High School Jarvis Auto Supply Company Frederick Street

Miss Nina Rowland Birthday Party Noted in Jackson Street Home

Mrs. C. E. Rowland hosted a birth day party Thursday night in Jackson Street for her daughter Miss Nina Henrietta Rowland. Hostess aides included Mrs. Virgil Frizzell Mrs. Harry Frizzell and Mrs. Walter Thurman. Many young guests attended including Carolyn Frizzell Julia Holt Margaret Matheany Margaret Teter and others.

C. E. Rowland Jackson Street Nina Henrietta Rowland Virgil Frizzell Harry Frizzell Walter Thurman Carolyn Frizzell Julia Holt Margaret Matheney Margaret Teter Margaret Blaine Champe Anna Marie Nelson Virginia Bonsall Frances Wilson Alice Johnson Frances Murray Peggy Shonk Mary Frances Roberts Virginia Kirk Beverley Penhale Jane Singleton Julia Ann Cornwell Mary Frances Cornwell Allison Kemp Dorothy Casto Mary Katherine Goshorn Charlotte Amick Mary Stiles Cason Jo Louise Elliott Lavinia Embleton Elizabeth Cracraft Margaret Brace Jean Lloyd Ruth Woodrum Betty Wood Mary Lee Kenney Betty Mott-Smith Caroline Carver

Mr Richardson Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs J P Richardson hosted a surprise birthday gathering at her Frame street home honoring her husband. Guests included Mr and Mrs Omer Bennett Mr and Mrs Harvey Carroll Mr and Mrs Woodrow Gorrell Mr and Mrs Ray M Richardson Mrs Ethel Smith Mrs Mary M Sligar Miss Violet Pendell Mr Jesse W Richardson of Morgantown and Mr R E Pendell.

J. P. Richardson Frame Street Omer Bennett Harvey Carroll Woodrow Gorrell Ray M. Richardson Ethel Smith Mary M. Sligar Violet Pendell Jesse W. Richardson Morgantown R. E. Pendell

West Side Dance Tonight at Woman's Club

Mrs J J Hastie chairs a summer dance at the West Side Woman's Club hosted by the Civics department. Gill and Schadell's orchestra provides music from 10 p m to 1 a m for attendees.

J. J. Hastie West Side

Local residents travel for college events and family visits

Mrs. Douglas Murray of Fairfax is hosted by former U S Senator William Chilton and his wife at the Daniel Boone hotel with plans to return Monday. The Turneys will come from New York City after attending the World’s Fair, then head home. Spradling and Barr depart for Blacksburg to attend Virginia Tech finals with Spradling Jr. joining later. Other locals visit Greenbrier, Bridge Road, Smith College in Northampton, Morgantown, and Lexington for graduation and finals. several family members accompany or join for the journeys.

Douglas Murray Fairfax, Va U. S William E. Chilton Daniel Boone Hotel Mr. Murray Julius Spradling Harry Barr Blacksburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Julius Spradling, Jr Institute Robert McCabe Bradford Street New York City Northampton Mass Smith College Caroline McCabe Helen Teays Sen Cincinnati

Swarthmore Couple's Son Receives LL B At West Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Given of Swarthmore avenue attend graduation exercises at West Virginia University where their son Harold C. Given will receive his LL B degree. Several locals depart for visits and courses in Baltimore Chattanooga Nashville and other nearby cities including Mrs. Cecil R. Adams and sons returning to Loudon Heights and Miss Frances Kay headed to Chevy Chase Maryland.

B. M. Grove Morgantown West Virginia University Percival Grove Law L. H. Given Swathmore Avenue Harold C. Given Charles Lewis Don Lewis South Hills Chattanooga Tenn C. H. Harris Frances Kay John F. Kay London Heights Chevy Chase, Md Betty Benson William Kay Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, Va Loudon Heights Cecil R. Adams and Sons Ft. Lauderdale, Fla James Kay Fishburne Military Academy Waynesboro Richmond Virginia Hyer Ward-Belmont College Nashville, Tenn Aoe Porter E. Hyer Harland

West Virginia Osteopathic Meeting Dates Set

PARKERSBURG The West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons will hold its 37th annual meeting June 5 6 in Parkersburg with physicians from the state attending and officers scheduled to speak.

Parkersburg West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

Celebrated Women Comment On Beauty And Ambition

Elinor Glyn celebrates statues for beauty makers and notes women have grown in character. Author of Three Weeks cites women's progress. May Robson at 75 plans to fly an airplane and retire at 100. A columnist adds a remark praising natural beauty over artificial looks.

London Elinor Glyn May Robson Dorothy Lamour Charlie Barnet A. D

Calling All Dogs in War Time Reflections by Terhune

The article reviews WWI era use of dogs by Germany and allies, noting 4000 trained Red Cross dogs and thousands more as messengers. It recalls Col Richardson's early push to recruit war dogs, cites German dog training in 1939 context, and ends with a solemn hope for peace and gratitude to brave war dogs.

Europe Secret Service Germany Red Cross Col. Richardson War Office Richardson England the Gazette

Sixty West Liberty seniors to receive diplomas

Fifty six members of the senior class will receive diplomas at West Liberty State Teachers College commencement. The annual commencement ball honored them tonight. Exercises are set for June 7 with Dr. Halford E. Luccock of Yale University as principal speaker.

West Liberty Teachers College Halford E. Luccock Yale University

Morgantown Hit By Severe Storm

A daytime storm in Morgantown caused electrical outages as flooded manholes damaged three of seven central office cables. Lightning ignited three Eureka Pipeline oil tanks, each 28 000 barrels, none full, with about 30 men fighting the blaze. The Central School building also suffered a roof hole from a lightning strike.

Morgantown Weather Bureau H. Clark Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Eureka Pipeline Company

Extension Granted for Dunbar Juvenile Detention Home

Kanawha county court granted a 60 day extension to A G Higginbotham and Sons for finishing the county juvenile detention home near Dunbar. The order was issued yesterday in Charleston.

Kanawha A. G. Higginbotham and Sons Company Dunbar

Beauty Questions Answered by Miss Leeds

Hollywood readers submit personal beauty and health questions. Miss Leeds offers tips on waist slimming exercises, posture, facial styling, and cautionary notes about cod liver oil for bowlegs, plus dietary guidance for weight loss and abdominal engagement.

Hollywood Miss Leeds

Charm Tips for Losing Graciously

A light guide advises players to be a cheerful loser and acknowledge the admirable traits of their opponent. It emphasizes good sportsmanship and appreciation after a game.

Diet guidance for a balanced meal plan

The guidance advises avoiding cream soups fried foods cream potatoes rich gravies fat fish nuts cakes pies salad dressing sugar and candy. It recommends avoiding second helpings but taking large servings of one main dish and vegetables like spinach.

Knuckles Beauty Question From Lois Leeds

A reader asks if piano lessons cause baggy rough skin on second finger joints and seeks weight and measurements. Lois Leeds advises lotion and creams for roughness, suggests weight gain, and offers a leaflet with a weight chart via a self addressed stamped envelope.

Miss Leeds Lois Leeds the Gazette Charleston Gazette

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