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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

7

Installation Luncheon Marks Alpha Iota Chapter Officers

Officers of the Beta Omicron chapter of Alpha Iota sorority were installed at a mother and daughter luncheon held with the alumnae chapter at the Ruffer hotel. Names include Ernestine Daling president Violet Hambrick vice president Doris Sarver social secretary Kathryn McDonald recording secretary Edna Robers corresponding secretary Virginia Lee Wheeler treasurer Betty Jane Wilson historian Madeline Jones parliamentarian Eleanor Caldwell chaplain Virginia Thomas marshal Jane Drape. Guest speaker was pledge captain Mrs A A Shawkey. Others named include Lena Williams Dal ing Elizabeth Faber Virginia Laughlin Amelia Schmidt Vada Grimmett Elizabeth Seymour Gertrude Frank and many attendees listed.

Beta Omicron Alpha Teta Sorority Ruffner Hotel Evagene Craokshanks Fredda Hedrick West Viregininetta Association Ernestine Daling Violet Hambrick Doris Sarver Kathryn McDonald Edna Robers Virginia Lee Wheeler Betty Jane Wilson Madeline Jones Eleanor Caldwell Virginia Thomas Miz Jane Drape A. A. Shawkey Lena Williams Daling Elizabeth Faber Virginia Laughlin Amelia Schmidt Vada Grimmett Elizabeth Seymour Gertrude Frank J.C. Dotson Bessie Elis E. W. Morris Walter F. Oldham L. M. Laughlin CG. A. Smith Carl Norcross K. M. , Bent Johan Schmidt J. B. Jones Ft. P. Kelly F. M. Robertson C. Saver Gretel Frank Gertrude E Diling W. R. Gentry A. H. Bailey Caldorph C. A. Beck de Faber Lucille Wheeler Ray T. Dixon E. C. Stells A. H. Daingerfield Heten F. Novcross Frank Bowers Fred Drape Mary Agnes Bent Kathleen Willinger Florence Eltis Alta Morris Billie Frances Oldham Oidta Smith

Personal Notes On Various Local Family Trips And Visits

Mrs Dorothy Thayer Smith and son Harrison B Smith left yesterday for Philadelphia for commencement exercises at Shipley School Bryn Mawr Pa. Miss Dorothy Bowne Smith is a member of the Bradualing cla Elizabeth Hubbard of Virginia Street returned Monday from Finehurst NC visiting Mrs Donald Sherrerd. John Martin of Wilmington Del visiting his mother Mrs R H Martin of Nancy Street will return the last week to his home. Mrs H H Bailey has returned to Donaldson IA after extended visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert M Evans of Kanauha Boulevard. Mr and Mrs E G Barker of Louisville will arrive tomorrow to spend several days with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hines of Virginia Street. Mrs G Chilton of Riverview Terrace visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Grover moved last week from Columbus to Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Berard Gates of Virginia Street will leave Saturday for Culver Ind to attend graduation exercises at Culver.

Dorothy Thayer Smith Harrison B. Smith Philadelphia Shipley School Bryn Mawr Dorothy , Bowne Smith Bradualing Cla Elizabeth Hubbard Virginia Street Finehurst N. C Donald Sherrerd John Martin Wilmington Del R. H. Martin Nancy Street H. H. Bailey Donaldson Robert M. Evans Kanauha Boulevard E. G Barker Louisville Kenneth Hines

Bride Luncheon Set by East Bank Women’s Club

The East Bank Women’s club will host a bridge luncheon at 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Charleston Woman’s club with Mrs. G. Alderson, Capitol district president, as guest speaker. Separately, several local youths head to military, college, and training programs including Philip Gates at a military academy, Charles Gates at Harvard, Dorcas Birkinson to Girl Scout training and Camp Vek Mary, Elizabeth Hubbard and Jane Mayer joining courses, and others returning from graduations and ROTC camps.

East Bank Women's Club Charleston

Undergraduate Nurses Plan Dance Thursday

The Undergraduate Nurses' Association sponsors a dance for members and friends Thursday night at the West Side Woman's Club from 10 to 10.17 a.m. Lloyd Neeley's Blue Knights will play. Mrs Ruta Swarbrick chairs the arrangements committee including Mosdamen Blanche Hall and B. Cotton and Muss Beulah Westfall.

Undergraduate Nurses’ Association West Side Woman's Club Lloyd Neeley Blue Knights Woll Ruta Swarbrick Mosdamen Blanche Hall B. Cotton Muss Beulah Westfall

Marriage of Marie Antoinette Pike and William Lindsey Menager

Announcement reports the May 1 wedding in Ashland Kentucky of Miss Marie Antoinette Pike daughter of Mrs Dainty Pike Pratt and Mr William Lindsey Menager formerly of Cincinnati The couple will reside at 1925 South Second Street Louisville Kentucky They plan to start a life together in Louisville

Marie Antoinette Pike Dainty Pike Pratt William Lindsey Menager Cincinnati Ashland South Second Street Louisville

Mrs Legg Hosts Shower in Quinwood for Mrs Legs

Mrs Legg hosted a recent shower at her Quinwood home for Mrs WM Legs. Guests included Mesdames M. C. Jordan Gaylord Hindains Hubert Patterson Martin Goheen John Robinson Walter Legg Paul Spitzer Etta Nutter G Hicks and Austin Kessler.

Lovebird Huddle Ends in Suburban Trolley Trap

In Berwin a daytime streetcar incident trapped four people including Samuel Casey and Helen Hughes Iris for 25 minutes as 550 watts of live power arced around. The bumper tore a trolley wire and a bystander switched off the line releasing the group. One person was injured and Miss Hughes was taken to a hospital for treatment amid hysteria.

Chicago Samuel Casey Helen Hughes Iris Berwin Nene Miss Hughes

Huntington Girl Weds Mr. Reggel in Huntington Church

Miss Madiline Clyde Morris daughter of A A Morris Huntington married Walter G A Regeel son of A E B Reggel Friedrichsner Germany with Rev Jennings Fast officiating Mrs John Pattick Murray of St Albans was the bride's ant. The couple plan a wedding trip through Kentucky and will reside at 28K Collis Avenue Huntington.

Madiline Clyde Morris A. A. Morris Huntington Johnson Memorial Church Walter G. A. Regeel A. EB. Reggel Friedrichsner Germany Jennings John Pattick Murray St Albans Ant Robert Carson J. McCorkle, Jr Stanley Pryce Him Cammick Junkcy Siehsehnel Unity Regges Eurane International Nickel Plant Huntington Symphony Orchestra Collis Avenue Kentucky

Barnett Shreve Wedding Ties Families in Ashland

Wed in Ashland Rev Garis T Leng officiated the marriage of Miss Marjorie Barnett to John W Shreve son of Dr and Mrs John C Shreve of Glenville. Bride educated at Glenville State College led student government and other groups. groom from Glenville plans to teach in Morgantown then reside in Novians for work.

Charles E. Barnett Fio Tage Mise Marjorie Barnett John W. Shreve John C. Shreve Glenville Ashland Garis T. Leng Trumen Barnett Rube Shreve Npa Delta Py Morgantown Novians Foe Fagh Sehrel Nisbet Hers’ College

DAR Kanawha Valley chapter installs officers at luncheon

Mrs. T A Scala state registrar of the Daughters of the American Revolution presided as Kanawha Valley chapter officers were installed at a Friday afternoon luncheon at the Woman's Club. New officers include Mrs. J E Johnson regent and Mrs PLS Stephenson vice regent with others serving as recording secretary and registry among numerous members present including Mrs. C G Bergman and Mrs. Copeland. Guests included Mrs. AL ALS and Honored guest Cyrus Wo Hall with several local and visiting members in attendance.

T. A. Scala Daughters of the American Revolution Kanawha Valley Duncheon Woman's Club J. E Johnson Pls Stephenson Vito Randell Pattesen Ty Cy Townsend C. G. Bergman CE. Copeland OM Cogan Venie Cyrus Wo Hall Joly Youn Cliyiter T. DB. Peek William Morehapier W. G. Burrar John Laing James 8. Conley O. J. Morrison M. K. Malloy G. W . van Horn L. H. Harrison Robert Skinner R. R. Waalf David Barry M. M. Willianson Earle W. Bennett J. W. Veneili Doin Davidson Earl W. Hood Walter Gaines Chagrin Falls C. W. W. Hall Callie Porter Howard Cammack W. W. Draper L. L. Mason Kalie Belle Abney Doris Chenowith Kathryn Lynch Mary Linn Mezdames A. E. Bays W. B. White DB. Kraybill W. EL Cooley D. C. Smallridge Ralph Hogshead C. TF. Lukens D. B. Brown Cl, Kennedy Montgomery

Two Couples Seek Marriage Permits in County Clerk Office

Applicants listed include Cyril Morgan Reich and Dorothy St. Mark of Had Bresfreee, with Robert Lee Thopias and Lily Georgine Rust of Reute 1, Ch ion. The notices indicate permits requested yesterday at the county clerk's office.

Veslins Ineliderdt Cyril Morgan Reich Dorothy St. Mark Bresfreee Robert Lee Thopias Lyly Georgine Rust Af

Property Transfers Filed Yesterday in Kanawha County

Transfers filed yesterday list multiple properties across Kanawha City South Charleston Marmet and Glenwood Heights Charleston. Names include George We Robertsom Carl W Mammond Ethel Craig Ruby Cassie Childress Ralph Brandenburg and Lykins with parcels in Parker additions Davis Creek Todd and Lewis additions. The record covers lots and resubdivisions in Kanawha Valley Realty South Charleston and Glenwood Heights with associated spouses and owners involved.

George We. 5 Robertsom Qufe H. Robe Big Fark Kanawha Bing and Trrist Company Sarah & Memen Block Kanawha City Carl W. Mammond Alta U.S.A Bercel 400 Mainbank Marmet Kanawha Valley Realty Company Opel M Landon District Kanawha Land Company Ll. Bot Robb Sud Massey Park South Charleston J. W. Lykins Ralph Leo Brandenburg Glenwood Heights Charleston

Soviet Union names Cripps British ambassador to Moscow

Premier Molotov announced that the Soviet Union approved Sir Stafford Cripps as the new British ambassador to Moscow. Cripps is described as a left wing Labour figure. A French plan to name Erik Labanne as a possible replacement was to be decided by Wednesday.

Moscow Molotest Soviet Union Stafford Cripps Stafford Erik Labanne Tunisia Spain Labanne Patt Emile Naggiar Paris

Bluefield College President Sets Unbroken Attendance Record

Charles Jones, president of the senior class at Bluefield College, completed an unusual attendance feat at commencement. In 14 years of attending school he has never missed a full day of classes.

Bluefield Charles Jones Bluefield College Jones

Miss Theresa Vaughan Weds Capt H E Wilson

Miss Theresa L Vaughan of Charleston wed Capt Herbert E Wilson of Cincinnati at New York Ky in the early morning. The bride wore a navy and powder blue dress with matching jacket and gardenia corsage. The groom heads the Indian Hill Rangers private police unit in Cincinnati suburb and they plan to reside after June 22. A bridge party and personal shower will honor Mrs Wilson at Ridgemont Road with a large gathering of local guests.

Theresia TL. Vaughan Charleston Capt Herbert £.Wilson Cincinhall Newyart, Ky West Virginia

St Albans Women Plan Meetings and Local Notes

St Albans notices report a Wednesday VFW Women’s gathering at 7 p.m. at the home of Mery Bennett on Bally Street and a Philethea Bible class meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs LD Wing’s home with cohosts. Meredith Curry and James Calliman left for Detroit to visit family. Coleman hosts a garden club event and I S Coleman's exhibit featured in a Legion presentation. A poem by Mrs EC Colera read, with attendees listed. In Elkins, six year old Robert Yeager burned in a gasoline tank incident treated at a hospital.

St. Albans Mery Bennett Bally A Street Methodist Church LD. Wing Aaron Cater Coleman Br Algins Garden Club Betty Anit Carputiner Bull C. Visvere Owen Stutler EC. Colera Mo Hubby Mesdam Sheis Wo Turner C. A. McChung Ven Gearne Stern Topy D Sut Carroll Fletcher Edwin O. Vaughan Boe Raed Col Pearson Celourd Zerkle Elkins Robert Yeager Davis

McFarland Paving To Start Today On City Streets

McFarland paving work begins today with protests withdrawn. City Engineer Harry Campbell was advised by Samuel Neff and special attorneys Polfenbarger and Toffenbarster. Contractors will lay a concrete pavement lane between Quarter and Virginia streets, then another lane between Virginia and the parkway.

McParland Street Harry Campbell Samuel Neff Polfenbarger Toffenbarster Quarter Virginia Street Virginia Parkway

Stettinius Quits Steel Job to Aid Defense

Edward B. Stettinius of US Steel resigned to devote full time to national defense work assigned by President Roosevelt. Acting president Olds was named Stettinius' successor and will take the position pending approval.

Stettinius Roosevelt New York Cane Edward B. Stettinie US Steel Corporator Sleday Siveri Hin Olds

Notable executive resignations in defense effort

A member of the corporation's finance committee since 1944, Steltinius, resigned from both the board and finance committee. He is the second prominent industrialist named to the president's national defense council to relinquish duties. Yesterday William S. Knudsen of General Motors was granted a furlough to aid the national defense program.

Ecumittee Steltinius National Defense Coune William S. Knudsen General Motors

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