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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

4

Elks Ladies Entertained At Charleston Party In West Virginia

West Virginia Elks association held two major social events during a three day session. A Charleston Boat Club cocktail party featured Houston's String Ensemble with numerous attendees including Mesdames Chandler, Smith, Lippincott, Maynor, Micasse, and many others from Sistersville to Clarksburg. A Saturday bridge luncheon at the Daniel Boone Hotel drew additional members such as Chandler, Inle, Rensford, Micasse, Layden, Hood, and Layden among others.

Worle West Vien State Elks Association Charleston Boat Club Houston Mesdames Cbr Gilbert of Clarksburg Ross Inle Ot Backley Giles Chandler J. 2 Hastie W. D. Vaughn C. T. Piter Don Hardman L. J Carl Bohnert The Viola Brockell Beulah Spencer Russeline Kessel Roberta Childers Bee Kindrich Ger Aldine Co Daniel Boone Masdames Giles Chandler L. H. Starvher J. H. Abbot Cover Rimmer Ross Inle J. B. Rensford D. K. Matheny BE. W. Hood D. E. &. Euhns L. J. Micasse AH. V. Boedecker Barly L. Bastian E. J. Veader E. BE. Layden Ira D. Maynor Virgil Frizzell Arnet Clark C. P. Sutton C. W. Boland J. F. Hurt J. C. Tendl Walter Fisher, Jr W. C. Wortman, Jr A. €. Hermann H. B. Cornwell T. R. Mattocks J. W. Cummins Robert L. Brown G. N. Trout

Peck Family Announces Marriage of Katherine Peck and Mr Wolf

Miss Katherine Frances Peck wed Mr. Wolf in Catlettsburg on April 20. She is from Coal Fork. he works for Campbell's Creek Coal Co. The couple now resides in Tad.

Frank Peck Coal Fork Katherine Frances Peck Tun Les Wolf Caul Fork Catlettsburg Wolf Campbell's Creek Coal Company Tad

Katherine Lyons Engaged To Alfred Lee Harper

Mrs Ruth Facemire announces the engagement of her daughter Katherine Lyons to Alfred Lee Harper son of Mr and Mrs John Harper of 105 East Washington street The wedding is set for June 12 at Marple Memorial church

Ruth Facemire Welch Street Katherine Lyons Alfred Lee Harper John Harper East Washington Street Marple Memorial Church

Barnard College Scholarship Awarded to Miss Sirman

Miss Mary Laura Sirman daughter of Mr and Mrs B E Sirman of 2168 Morris ostreet earns a Barnard College residency scholarship at Columbia University New York City for the coming year. A senior majoring in economics and political science she is senior proctor and co editor of a humorous column in the Barnard Bulletin and active in multiple clubs. She will spend the summer as counsellor at a girls camp near New York City.

Nia Mary Laura Sirman BE. H. Sirman Morris Ostreet Barnard College Columbia University New York City Slimman Barnard Bulletin Ane Mask and Cues Dramatic Club St Paul's Chapel Choir Columbia University Chorus Brooke Hall Orchestra

Diamond Ice Offers Fur Storage in Charleston

Diamond Ice and Coal company expands fur storage as warm weather increases demand across the country. The Charleston facility quickly fills its large space with a meticulous check-in process and safeguards, including insured trucks and a double-check system to prevent misdelivery. Storage facilities are approved by the American Institute of Refrigeration, per Diamond officials.

Charleston Diamond Ice and Coal Company AJL American Institute of Refrigeration

Mrs Van Bibber Is Honored Guest At Coal Fork Party

Mrs Harold Van Bibber was honored Friday night at her Coal Fork home with a party hosted by Mrs Mose Crowder and Mrs L G Hayzlett. Guests included Rev W W Hayzlett and numerous Van Bibber family members, friends, and neighbors.

Mrs. van Bibber Mose E. Crowder L. G. Hayzlett Harold van Bibber Coal Fork W. W. Hayzlett Robert van Bibber Eugene Miller Mesdames L. G. Hayzlett M. E. Jeffers Nan Adkins Earl’ Morr Betty Casio A. van Bibber Sulu Blimt Bessatou Delle Well Ora Cox J White A. F. Sumpers J. H. Pritcchard Fred @still Clemon van Bibber H. Flowers Martha Hun Tey Misses Elizg Hunter Erma Lee White Waveline Withrow Pauline Pritchard Zuclena Hayzett Jean van Bibber Wanda Lee Nunley Hartiet Drena van Bibber Messrs Melvin Jeffers Clayton van Bibber Ronald Lee Marton A. H. van Bibber Mose Crowder Ry Lame

Mrs Paogles Hostess Birthday Gathering

Mrs Paogles hosted a birthday party at Know in Hunt Avenue honoring her husband. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jesse Chandler, Mr and Mrs Ivy Little, Mr and Mrs Harald Beaver, Mesdames Edith Lanham Kemp Horton Edna Burgess Myrtle Lanham, Mr Richard Lee Seth and Master Dale Campbell.

Charles Know Hunt Avenue Jesse Chandler Ivy Little Harald Beaver Edith Lanham Kemp Horton Edna Burgess Myrtle Lanham Richard Lee Seth Dale Campbell

Misses Kathryn Burnett and Harrie Paley Party Page

Friday a social gathering was hosted at the former's Kanawha City home on Abbhe Street. Guests included Aubrey Barnette Mary Barlow James Smith Claudia Ann Wooddell Sallie Fay Wooddell Mary Dahlin Helen Asburs Dorothy Leszynski Leocadia Leyszrynski Doris Cochran Georgine Cochran May Rust Louise Johnson Juanita Brown Jeanne Barnette Nic Jack Massey William Hudgehjn James Alanza Comer Jal Basse John Childers Fred Stuart Russell Cobb Donald Mallory Sidney Mallory RoJ Freeman Richard Gray Damon Smith Ray Saing Pauley and Benjamin Marick jr Dowex Ferrey jr Nt.

Kathryn Burnett Harrie Paley Abbhe Street Kanawha City Aubrey Barnette Mary Barlow James Smith Claudia Ann Wooddell Sallie Fay Wooddell Mary Dahlin Helen Asburs Dorothy Leszynski Leocadia Leyszrynski Doris Cochran Georgine Cochran May Rust Louise Johnson Juanita Brown Jeanne Barenette Nic! Jack

Mr Conner Feted By Shawver Family at Pach Home

Mrs ALN Shawver entertained Friday night at her Pach home in honor of her father Me David Conner who celebrated his birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs M Conner, V Conher, W D Conner, M M Conner, Marshall Reveal, Rev E Bowman, Edna May Shawver, Jean Shawver, Anthony Conner, John Conner, Clarence Shawver, Paul Shawver and A N Shawver.

William Morris Chapter Meeta at Marmet House

Mrs J E Shields read a paper on Jeffersons Writing Box at a William Morris Chapter meeting in Marmet. Amelia Fowlers work on repairing the original American flag was discussed by Mrs W F Davidson in Preserving the Star Spangled Banners. Several members attended including Mesdames Shaw Good Cameron and Visher among others.

J. E. Shields Jefferson William Morris National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Marmet Amelia Fowler National Museum Washington W. F. Davidson Mesdames Henrich T. Shaw B.S. Good BE. R. Cameron T. Les T. OD. Peck M. K. Mulloy V. Grae Visher

Heir to Greek throne born after royal birth

A son, heir to the Greek throne, was born today to Crown Princess Frederika in Athens. Guns fired a salute as Greece honors the event. King George II remains childless, making Prince Paul, already married to Princess Frederika Luise of Brunswick on January 9, 1938, the next in line. Their first child was a girl, Princess Sophia.

Athens Greece Frederika George 11 Prince Paul We Boy Paul Frederika Luise Brunswick Sophia

Dorothy Hood club dinner and Takem Garden Club meeting

The Dorothy Hood club hosts a 6 30 p m dinner at Wren’s Nest to honor new officers. Takem Garden Club meets at 8 30 p m at Mrs P A Hatey’s home with Elizabeth Quarrier speaking on Continuous Bloom in the Border illustrated by garden slides. Members may bring two guests. Whelan softball team dance runs late with West Side Women’s Club in charge of arrangements by Maddox Hanshaw and Henry.

Dorothy Hood Club Takem Garden Club P. A. Hatey Ira Jackson Street Mis Elizabeth Quarrier Whelan West Side Woman’s Club Charles Maddox Robert Hanshaw Paul Henry

Traffic One Way Delays On U S 60 And Other Routes

State road commission lists multiple road conditions with one way traffic and delays on U S 60 from Ailey to Glen Fervis and across numerous routes. Construction, grading, surfacing and detours affect Owens, Weston, Murphytown, Charles Town, Pine Grove, Meadowdale, Monongalia, Preston and surrounding areas with varied delay times and avoidance advisories.

Ailey Glen Fervis U. S. 60 State Road Commission Princeton Campy Creek Weston Dy Denville Murphytown U.S Lewisburg Ronceverte Elkins Gilman U. S Charles Town Berrsvitle Gilmer County Woodrow Paw Paw Tines Hastings Pine Grove Haywood Nutter Fort Romines Mills Moorefield High View Brookside U. S. 219 Laurel Creek Prince Moudmy Rninelle Oak Hill Kincaid Monongala County Bruceton Mills Meadowdale Preston County Mullens Raleigh

U S Dutch East Indies Trade Boosted by War

New York June 2 Additional ship needs to take care of the large increase in trade between the United States and the Dutch East Indies, as stated by Knight.

U.S Dutch East Indies New York CINS Knight

Roosevelt Junior High Coach Joins Woodyard Printers

West Virginia sports figure and Roosevelt junior high school faculty member and coach will work with Woodyard Commercial Printers this summer in a sales role. Rezzonica to represent the company in Charleston.

Arar ER Alco Sigwe West Virginia Roosevelt Junior High Schoo Woodyard Commercial Printers H. C. Shellenberger Woodyard Rezzonica Charleston

Family and travel notes from Kanawha Valley and Columbus patients

Personal notes list visits and travel across locations including Dixie Quarrier street and Brooks street. Items mention Michael David Pinney and Jerry Vencill Pinney visiting relatives, Claud Keller and son William Keller's appendectomy in Columbus at Ohio State University, Laura Payne Lewis's discharge home, and visits by David Price and Penrod family members. Trade commissioner Zimmeran comments on trade decline between the U S and British East Indies with, a portion of the latter’s products now shipped directly to—.

Michael David Pinney Jerry Vencill Pinney Dixie J. W. Vencill Quarrier Street Claud Keller 22Nd Street S. E Columbus William Keller University Hospital Ohio State University Laura Payne Lewis Kanawha Valley Hospital Brooks Street Zimmeran Netherlands New York British East Indies

Leche Plans to Appeal Mail Fraud Conviction

Former Louisiana governor Richard W. Leche plans to appeal after a jury found him guilty of using the malls to defraud the highway commission by receiving $31,000 in commissions from truck sales. The verdict came after 22 minutes of deliberation in Alexandria Louisiana.

Alexandria INS Richard W. Leche Louisiana Highway Commission Leche

Leche Resigns Amid Long Era Scandals Caps Politics

The text notes Leche resigned last year on the eve of scandals that wrecked Huey Long era politics. It mentions a domestic three-cent-an-ounce letter rate also applies to mail from the United States to 29 foreign countries.

Leche Huey F. Long United States

Old Age Policy Pays Up to 50 2 Month

Postal Life and Casualty Insurance offers an accident policy for ages 65 to 85 with benefits up to 500 for death, 56 per month disability, 25 per month hospital care, all for 2.65 yearly. No medicals and no agents. Free 10 day inspection upon request with name address age and beneficiary details.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Postal Life Building Kansas City Postal

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