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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1947

Page

9

Be Honoree Shower for Miss Fuller at Home

Miss Mary Catherine Fuller, soon to wed Charles Ellis Frick, will be guest of honor at a personal shower tonight hosted by Mrs. Anne Fuller and Miss Mary Catherine Meador at Meador’s Pennsylvania Avenue home. Attending guests include Mesdames J. M. Fuller E. V. Frick Stanley C. Smith K. E. Alexander Jr. and many Frick, Fuller, and Howard family members.

Mary Catherine Fuller Charles Ellis Frick Anne Fuller Mary Catherine Meador Pennsylvania J. M. Fuller E. V. Frick Stanley C. Smith K. E. Alexander William Coffman John Anthony R. J .Hall A. K. Slaughter J. J

Betrothal of Miss Kornstein to Mr. Boyer Planned

Arlington couple announces the engagement of their daughter Miss Dan Kornstein to Richard M. Boyer of Newark New Jersey. Miss Kornstein earned a BS in social administration from Ohio State University and works with the child welfare division. Boyer holds a mechanical engineering degree from Cooper Union and is pursuing a master’s in industrial engineering at NYU while employed as an industrial engineer at Conmar Products Corp in Newark. The wedding is planned for early fall.

My. Anc M. Kornstein Arlington Ct Dan Kornstein Richard M. Bover C. A. [Bover Forest Hille Kornstein Ohio State University Delta Phi Epsilon Division Child Welfare Department of Public Assistance Cooper Union New York University Boyer Conmar Products Corp Newark I. J

East Bank Woman's Club Hosts Year End Luncheon

Mrs Shonk hostess and president Mrs Donald Shonk entertained East Bank Woman's club members at a luncheon at Charleston Woman's club. Covers were laid for guest of honor Mrs Herbert C Johnson of Widen, president of the Capital district, and 15 members. This was the final meeting of the year.

Shonk Donald Shonk East Bank Woman's Club Charleston

Mary Eleanor Gibson Weds Donald H. Tingley in Morgantown

Miss Mary Eleanor Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Gibson, married Donald Halliday Tingley, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Tingley of Dunbar, in a Christ Church Methodist ceremony. The bride wore ivory satin, the couple plans a wedding trip to the East, and will reside in Morgantown while he studies engineering and she teaches at West Virginia University.

Mary Eleanor Gibson Chier Alva D.on Lee St Donald Halliday Tingley P. W. Tingley Dunbar Rowland [Aspinall Christ Church Methodist Chris Keenne C.C. Greybill Joseph Beatty Salisbury Tingley Beatty Robert Gibson Morgantown John E. Veader John Lowe, Jr John Wiley John Elliott Tingiey Gibson West Virginia University Datta Gamma Social Kappa Delta Pi Education Phi Delta Theta Social Fi Batar Cappar Mock West Virginia Walter Service Co

DAR Group Has Annual Luncheon

Members of the Kanawha Valley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for their annual luncheon at the Charleston Woman's Club. Decorations followed red white and blue colors. The program featured patriotic group singing with精彩 accompanying. Miss Virginia Cork, regent, announced state and national DAR leadership updates and plans for a July 12 luncheon at Jackson's Mill. CAR officers and roles were also reported.

Kanawha Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Charleston Washington, D. C

Lakeside living beckons with 100000 improvement plan

Advertises a lakeside resort at Lake Washington offering fishing swimming boating and sand beaches. Large wooded sites for homes or summer cottages from 400 dollars with easy terms on Route 60, 20 minutes from town. Free illustrated foldout brochure by calling 35-381.

Lake Washington

Servicewomen Invited to Legion Post Meeting

Former servicewomen are asked to attend the meeting of the newly organized Anna Marie Foster post of the American Legion at 8 PM at the Legion armory on Lee Street.

Legion Post Anna Marie Foster The American Legion Jme Legion Armory Lee St

Doris Mullins Honored At Crown Birthday Party

Doris Jean Mullins was the honor guest at a birthday party given at the home of her mother Mrs W C Mullins in Crown Hig. More than 40 children attended.

Doris Jean Mullins W. C. Mullins Crown ,Hig

District 8 VEW Auxiliary names officers

Mrs Mae B Kessler of Charles ton was elected senior vice president of District 8 of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the annual meeting in Van. Lida Young of Huntington will serve a second year as president. Officers include Mollie Branscome South Charleston junior vice president Ruth Boyer Charleston treasurer Jennie Dunn Huntington chaplain Mary Carter Charleston conductress Mabel Kraft South Charleston musician Alice E Fox Melle Hume South Charleston Margaret Beasley Charleston and Emmae Bowen Huntington color bearers Mat tie Rice Huntington named secretary A 4 school of instruction was held with Kanawha county auxiliaries participating.

Mae B. Kessler Charlestons Ladies Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars Van Lida Young Huntington Mollie Branscome South Charleston Ruth Boyer Charleston Jennie Dunn Cehaplain Mary Carter

Bus and Cab Drivers Earn Safety Council Awards

Two Charleston drivers Howard J. Hilliard of Atlantic Greyhound Corp and H Haynes of Checker-White Cab Inc were among eight commercial drivers honored in the National Safety Council miles-per-accident contest. Hilliard logged 96 550 accident-free miles for inter-city bus division. Haynes 46 800 for taxi‑cab division. Raymond J Custard of Denver led all with 97 495 in inter‑city truck division. Engraved plates will be awarded to divisional winners for period March 1 1946 to March 1 1947.

Charleston Howard J. Hilliard Atlantic Greyhound Corp H. “Doc” Haynes Checker-White Cab, Inc National Safety Council Hilliard Haynes Raymond J Denver Colo

Building Permits Authorized by City Inspectors

Wickline Motors Inc authorized to alter its business at 124 Court St costing 12000. J C Taber may build a seven room dwelling on part of lots 17 and 18 Upper Vine St for 3500. Other permits issued include John J Waggy repairs at 728 Indiana Av 1300 B F Jackson erect garage at Inn 503 Nancy St 1000 D J Newell repairs to porch 3107 Maple Av 30 Mrs L J Carson repairs to porch 1411 B Jackson nt 80 Carl E Berg demolish frame garage replace with tinder block for same use 5208 Washington Ave 200 and G W Strow addition 803 Delaware Ave 230.

Wickline Motors, Inc Court St J. C. Taber Upper Vine St John J. Waggy Indiana Av B. F. Jackson Nancy St D. J. Newell Maple L. J. Carson

Local Graduates and Summer Plans Noted

Personal notes report Mr and Mrs R O Greer of Quarrier Street returning from St Petersburg Florida after their son Richard Greer graduated from Florida Military Academy. The couple accompanied him home for summer. Mr and Mrs Harvey G Davis of Oakwood Road plan a motor trip to Chicago for several days. W T Slicer Jr, a Mar cersburg Academy student, arrived Monday to spend summer with his parents at Noyes Avenue.

R. O. Greer Quarrier St St. Petersburg Fla Richard Florida Military Academy Harvey G. Davis Oakwood Rd Chicago W. T. Slicer, Jr Marcersburg Academy Noyes Ay

Used Motor Vehicles Offered Vets by WAA

War Assets Administration to auction 425 veterans vehicles at Camp Lee Virginia on June 17 in a competitive bid sale. A. H. Cooper notes many cars are in poor condition with some needing major repairs while others are in good shape and inspection will be allowed before bidding. Details from WAA Customers' Service Center in Charleston.

WAA Camp Lee A. H. Cooper War Assets Administration Cooper Peoples’ Bldg Charleston

Two Chairs Stolen From Staunton Avenue Residence

W B D Loughman of 3902 Staunton Ave reported to city police yesterday that two yard chairs were stolen from his home.

W. BD. Loughman Staunton Av

Officers Elected By Epsilon Units

Epsilon chapter Unit 201 of Phi Mu sorority met Monday at Miss Virginia Shepherd’s home in Pennsylvania Ave and elected officers. Petcy Coffey is president Trene Witthael vice president Virginia Shepherd recording secretary Suzanne Taylor corresponding secretary Cora Rowland treasurer A swimming party is planned for Saturday afternoon. Unit 1 at Miss Jean Bailes home on Bigley Ave elected Carol Garecelon president Dolores Williamson vice president Joan Summers recording secretary Barbara Bower corresponding secretary Joan Williams treasurer Plans were

Unit 201 Epsilon Chapter Mut Phi Mu Sorority Virginia Shepherd Pennsylvania Petcy Coffey Trene Witthael Suzanne Taylor Cora Rowland Carol Garecelon Unit 1 Jean Bailes Bigley Dolores Williamson Joan Summers Barbara Bower Joan Williams

Wiener roast planned for Friday at Daniel Boone Park

A community event was discussed for three wiener roasts to be held Friday night at Daniel Boone Park. Organizers aim to provide inexpensive hot dogs and socialize with neighbors.

Daniel Boone Park

Lilly Birthday Party At RL 5 Home

Mr and Mrs Erwin Lilly hosted a birthday gathering for their son Keith Lilly at their RL 5 residence on Saturday. About thirty guests attended the celebration.

Erwin Lilly RL 5 Keith Lilly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amy and Emma Howard Dorothy Campbell Ruth, Mary and Brendan Evans Esmith Servier North Charla W Jan Kornstein Capitol Street West Virginia WAR Bonds Mary Eleanor Gibson Donald H. Tingley KTM Studer DAR Group Caan Nsec FOR District 8 Auxiliary of Vew Safety Council Rye Opa Arter Paint & Glass. CO Hale St Phone Onty Western Electric Bell Telephone Laboratories Coffman Optical CO CLT Eae Ta Oless LE Casa Loma Ray McKinley Epsilon Edwards Washington ST Aluminum
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