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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
11
An editors note on dressing for widowhood argues avoiding drama in funeral attire. It discusses mourning norms, religious and traditional guidance, and the shift away from strict black, urging sincere composure over outward display.
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club debuts its social event with a dinner dance this Saturday from 9 pm to 1 am at the Charleston Tennis Club. Ben Osborne and his Orchestra will provide the music for a spring flower garden themed evening. Reservations end at noon today through Mrs. Frank Vigneault. New officers include President Mrs. Robert Messig of Minneapolis and Vice President Mrs. Frank Vigneault of Peoria, with multiple local members named for roles such as secretary, treasurer, and social chair.
Mrs. Flowers is the mother of two children and is connected to a city woman act case identified as No 21. The brief item notes her relation to the proceeding and the number assigned.
Mr. and Mrs. Oral Harris Cox Rt. 1 Box 9 Clendenin May 20 announce a birth. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eakins Gay May 29 announce a birth. Mr. and Mrs. Farts Lee Nida Clendenin May 28 announce a birth. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Fredrick Dickson 217 Kanawha Ave Dunbar June 2 announce a birth.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Lant Rader Slaven of Williamson notes the forthcoming marriage of Katharine Slaven to Dr Curt Albert Levis. The June wedding will take place in Columbus Ohio. Katharine holds a Duke BA and an Ohio State MSW and works at the Children's Mental Health Center Columbus. Levis, a Case alumnus with Harvard and Ohio State degrees, is an assistant professor at Ohio State College of Engineering and a Navy veteran.
Oak Hill area women announce the Tallflower show with the theme September Song to be held September 27. The club met at Woodlawn Avenue home with co-hostesses Mrs. H A Berry and Mrs. A W Burdette. New yearbooks were distributed and Mrs. R R Thomas praised for perfect attendance. Mrs. C P Anderson Sr spoke about the state convention.
Mrs. Frank S. Harkins was elected chairman of the Women's Bridge Assn. of Kanawha County. Co chairman for the year is Mrs. W. A. Sackott.
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