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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1935

Page

7

Miss Cameron Becomes Bride at Parkersburg Home

Mrs Cella M. Cameron of Kanawha City married Capt. John Eoghan Kelly of Carson, Nebr., at four o'clock yesterday afternoon in her mother's Parkersburg home. Rev G J Wilson officiated. The bride wore white organza with a flowered design and gardenias. Captain Kelly, a consulting engineer with Army intelligence, authored Pedro de Alvarado Consistador and collaborated on The Incurable Filibuster. They will reside on Virginia Avenue, Kanawha City, after brief wedding trip to Washington and White Sulphur Springs.

Cella M. Cameron Kanawha City John Eoghan Kelly Carson Cle Ney Elvin M. Cameron Parkersburg G. J. Wilson First Presbyterian Church Russell Cameron Charleston Kelly Army Encrot Staff Pedro de Alvarado Crusaders

Kitchen Shower Held by Union South Charleston First Baptist

The women of South Charleston First Baptist held a kitchen shower and social at the church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Russell Foglesong presented a program with assistance from Lennettte Gersholt, Mrs. Lillian Henson, and Mrs. C. W. Hudson. Committee members organized refreshments, and many church members attended, including families and young people such as William Foglesong, John Bryant, James Foglesong, and Homer Cunningham.

South Charleston First Baptist Women's Union Russell Foglesong Lennéttte Gersholt Lillian Henson C. W. Hud M. E. Lore L. G. Brown H. Lioyd Parkinson J. W. Pauley Betty Parkinson Lucille Cunningbert Masters William Parkinson Clement Hudson Jack Parkinson William Foglesong John_ Bryant

Dorothy Smith Hosts Class Soiree for South Charleston

Miss Dorothy Smith entertained South Charleston First Baptist L. W. class with an evening at her home. Present were Miss Verna Real Yeun, Miss Thelma Bowles, Miss Anna Laura Hay, Miss Farnet a Bketns, Miss Reva Bright, Miss Sue Oney, Miz Mary Henson, Mrs. Ray, Mrs. J. P. Dixon, Mrs. W. W. Barickmn, Mrs. Ray Gander, Mrs. Sarena Means, Mrs. Clinton phos, Mrs. CB. Davis and Mrs. V. Hall.

Dorothy Smith South Charleston First Baptist L. ‘W. L Cecil Reid Verna Real Yeun Thelma Bowles Anna Laura Hay Farneta Bketns Reva Bright Msg Sue ‘Elite Oney Miz Mary Henson In Love Joy Ray Ray J.P. P Dixon W. W. Barickmn Ray Gander

Nitro Baptist Bible School Opens With 155 Students

Nitro First Baptist Church opens vacation Bible school with 12 classes enrolling 155 boys and girls aged 4 to 12. Rev Phil L Jenkins leads a staff of 21 teachers teaching Bible memory, stories, and supervised activities. Sessions run two weeks and an exhibit is set for Friday, June 14.

Nitro First Ba Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Arle Phil Hf. Jenkins Bieble

Rosebud Social Hosts Charity Gathering in South Charleston

The Rosebud Social of the South Charleston Darlington M E church held a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. CC Withrow's home. Attendees included numerous named members and guests from Charleston, Saint Albans, and local households, reflecting a large missionary society event.

South Charleston Darlington M. E. Southwoman's Missionary Society CC. Withrow George F. Borchert N. Henderson Frank Barger K. Duke A. W. Daubenspeck Emma Brackman Homer Frymier C. W. Rune J. Hy Lindsey Ha Hall Mra BR. L Varner Mie Halles Rarick Belle Alexander C. D. Gentry M. E. Carder Frank Spence

Miss Erwin Hosts Veasey Street Gathering

Miss Doris Erwin of Veasey street entertained her club Tuesday night. Guests included Miss Amelia Barringer, Miss Catherine Cline, Miss Willa Jean Curry, Miss Martha Gibson, Miss Ann Brooks, Miss Barbara Moore, Miss Jean Moore, and Miss Betty Satterfield.

Doris Erwin Veasey Street Amelia Barringer Catherine Cline Willa Jean Curry Martha Gibson Ann Brooks Barbara Moore Jean Moore Betty Satterfield

Covered Dish Luncheon Planned by Circle First Methodist

Circle First Methodist church will hold a covered dish luncheon at 12:30 this afternoon. The women's missionary society will meet at 2:30 this afternoon at the church.

Circle First Methodist Church South Eirele No. 5 Women's Missionary Society

Mrs Harless Hosts Vandalia M E Society Ladies

Mrs Harless entertained Vandalia M E ladies and society Tuesday evening at her home in Bownemont. Present were Mrs J D Harold, Mrs Miler Rice Edens, Mrs A F Carter Lacy, Mrs Emma Yakes and Mrs C Towns.

W. T. Harlees Vandalia M. E Bownemont J. D. Harold Miler Zaaehinrs Rice le Edens A. F Eltie Carter Lacy Emma Yakes C. He

Widening of Creek Sought by Group in State Relief Plan

A delegation led by State Senator J Patrick Beatom urged deepening and widening of Four-Pole Creek with a dam at the headwaters to ensure year round flow. The plan was presented to C L Ale Jen, chief project officer of the Federal Works Relief Administration. Allen urged filing with the state highway department for plans and sanitation project before applying for funds.

State Relief Administration J. Patrick Beatom C. L. Ale Jen Federal Works Reliet Administration Allen State Car Department

Bankruptcy Filing in Federal Court by Humphreys of Charleston

A bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by William Humphreys of Charleston. The debtor lists liabilities of 1080.55 dollars and cites an acta at an unspecified location.

Willam Humphreys Charleston

Owl s Roost Club Plans Stag Dinner

Owl s Roost club hosts a stag dinner at the Daniel Boone hotel in honor of Mr Abraham Silverman who will wed Miss Ida Hertzburg of Cincinnati on June 16. Also honored is Mr Joseph Hertzburg, bride s brother, with a guest list including Charles Schneider Meyer Jason S J Toory Morris Rubenstein Lemuel Fine Henry Cohen Morris Slutsky Sider Rubin Irwin Ross Albert Ficklestein Israel Simon and Joseph Jason.

Owl's Roost Club Daniel Boone Hotel Abraham Silverman Ida Hertzburg Cincinnati Joseph Hertzburg Messrs Charles Schneider Meyer Jason S. J. Toory Morris Rubenstein Lemuel Fine Henry Cohen Morris Slutsky Sider Rubin Irwin Ross Albert Ficklestein Israel Simon Joseph Jason

Skating Party At Watts Dnk Draws 123 Attendees

A skating party at Watts Dink hosted by South Charleston First Baptist Church drew 123 attendees Monday evening. Mrs. H. I. Kell supervised the event.

Watts Dink South Charleston First Baptist K. I. T. Closs Mra

Local youths and families plan summer visits and travel

A string of short notes lists Miss Catherine Chittum and other graduates from Marjocle Webster School along with relatives visiting in Winchester Maryland Cincinnati Princeton and Detroit. Several return from Duke Swarthmore National Cathedral and Nassau while others plan trips to Pittsburgh Delaware Ohio and Ohio Wesleyan College for summer programs commencements and open golf events.

Catherine Chittum Marjocle Webster School Washington Lester Ride John Gunn Maryland William d. Lance Cincinnati Lee, Marsh William Katholl Alexander Larmen Pittsburgh Morrow Charles Herold Webster Springs John Herold John Zimmer Katherine Zimmer Rmeter Detroit Harrisville Mich Delaware Cleo Zimmer Ohio Wesleyan College Evelyn Woolsey Madison Basle Erwin Veazey Street

Program Presented At Presbyterian Dinner In South Charleston

Mr S and W Thomas presented a program on Presbyterian home missions at the South Charleston First Presbyterian men's dinner Tuesday evening. Participants included Victor Lloyd O W Ducrr F J Skaggs and others listed at the event. A Sunday service was noted with C Thacker Ricarren W Mowry and additional attendees such as Charles Show Zag Hamph en Gillispie TM M Ryburn W G Moore Blaine George Martin and Fred Huffie.

S&s. W. Thomas Presbyterian Home Missions South Charleston First Presbyterian Victor H. Lloyd O. W. Ducrr F. J. Skaggs Zope C. Thacker Ricarren W. Mowry Charles O R. Zag William C. Hamphen E B. Gillispie Nev M. Ryburn W. G. Moore C. A. Blaine George Martin Fred H. Huffie Mr. Brenner MT. R. Dianne Q. B. Fisher W. 5 Woodow

Church Cass Holds Final Dinner Meeting

The First Presbyterian church Vanguard glass held its final dinner meeting of the season Tuesday evening at the church. Members voted to give 10 dollars to the church building fund. Covers were set for numerous members and guests, listing several women and Misses among the attendees.

First Presbyterian Church Vanguard Glass J. A. Esei George Irving R. W. Bond Alice Haltbee Ruby Rexroad Water L.thurman L. le Mison Robert Ferguson George Hager Custer Helays Charles Williamson

Auxiliary's Executive Board Meeting Today

Ruffner Memorial auxiliary executive board is to meet at two o'clock this afternoon at the church. Circles 1 through 5 meet at three o'clock today with listed hosts and addresses including Mrs A B Ginden 2501 Kana Wha Avenue Mrs Lorene Stewart 17 Strauann Court Mrs M G Robinson Stephenson apartment Mrs G F Groff 1131 Edgewood Drive Mrs K E Eines 1511 Virginia Street and Mrs Paul L Christy at 508 Quartier Street.

Ruffner Memorial Auxiliary A. B Ginden Kana- Wha Avenue Lorene Stewart Strauann Court M. G. Robinson Stephenson G. F. Groff Edgewood Drive

Winners of Duplicate Tournament Announced

Mr. D. W. Stubblefield and Mr. ALL. Prichard won a six game duplicate bridge series at the women's club. The final match was Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Cooper as runners up. Stubblefield and Coffey played east and west. tournaments will resume in autumn.

D. W. Stubblefield All. Prichard Woman's Club Russell B. Cooper D. W. Stubbiefield Christine Coffey H. L. Prichard

First Blooming Dahlia Plant Reported Here

The first blooming dahlia of the season is reported by Mrs. C. D. Moore of 2109 Pennsylvania Avenue. The flower measures about eighteen inches in diameter and opened in June.

C. D. Moore Pennsylvania Avenue

Quota Club Dance At Elks Club Saturday Night

The Quote club will host a dance at the Elks Club this Saturday night June 22. Kent Warner’s orchestra will play for dancing from ten to one, with Mrs. Georgia Butler as dance chairman.

Quota Club Elks Club Quote Club Kent Warner Georgia Butler

Reunion At Mitchell Grove Birthday Celebration

Mr W A Brown and Mr Ralph Brown marked birthdays at a Mitchell Grove reunion near Plymouth. Attendees included numerous Browns and extended family members with many listed names and kin.

Mr. W. A. Brown Ralph Brown

Club to Present Where Is Grandma at Sugar Creek School

The Cheerio club stages the play Where Is Grandma at eight o clock this evening at Sugar Creek school. Cast includes Mrs W W Relf Mrs Jack Knight Miss Georgiana Weil Miss Helen Lavender Miss Gladys Vineyard Miss Alice Christy Mr Hayes Rupe Mr scar Darby and Mr Welden Walker.

Grandma Cheerio Club Sugar Creek School W. W. Relf Jack Knight Georgiana Weil Helen Lavender Gladys Vineyard Alice Christy Hayes Rupe Scar Darby Welden Walker

Ladies Day Observed At Meadowbrook Club Game Day

Ladies day to be observed today at Meadowbrook golf club. Morning play followed by a picnic luncheon. Tables arranged for those who wish to play bridge.

Meadowbrook Golf Cith

Social at Casey Home Leads to Bible Class Gathering

The South Charleston First Presbyterian bereelan Gieaner's Bible class will hold a social at Mr and Mrs Casey's home at 7:30 Saturday evening.

South Charleston Presbereelan Gieaner Mrs. Casey

Service Star Legion Plans Initiation Night

The Service Star legion meets tomorrow at seven in Cabin Creek hall for new member initiation. The gathering seeks to welcome newcomers and carry on its community duties.

Service Star Legion Cabin Creek Hall

Mrs C A Peters Hosts Birthday Dinner

Mrs C A Peters of Smith Street entertained guests Monday at her home for Mr Peters birthday anniversary. Others attending included Mr and Mrs J J Steinmetz, Mr and Mrs Roger Kallerton, Mrs D S Caleman, Miss Jean Peters, and Miss Peggy Ann Peters.

C. A. Peters Smith Street Mr. Peters Mev 3. J. Steinmetz Roger Kallerton D. S. Caleman Jean Peters Pegey Ann Peters

Circle Will Give Benefit Luncheon at Darlington M E Church

Circle No 3 of South Charleston will hold a benefit luncheon at Darlington M E South Church today at 1 o'clock. Mrs George F Borchert is chairman for the event.

Circle No. 3 South Charleston Darlington M. E. South George F. Borchert

Juveniles Meet at Coles Building in South Charleston

The juvenile department of Kae nawha lodge No 78 Degree of Honor or Protective association will meet this afternoon at four at the Coles building in South Charleston. Mrs John Haramond is in charge.

Kaenawha Lodge No. 78 Coles South Charleston John Haramond

Pay Phone Box Stolen At C&O Station

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company reported a theft of a pay phone box from a telephone booth at the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad station. The incident occurred yesterday, with the box containing S6. Authorities are investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.

Chesapeake, and Potomac

Doctor Tells How To Lose 17 Pounds Of Fat

Roseville California reader Dr. prescribed Kruschen Salts claiming a 17 lb loss in six weeks. Advertised claim suggests safe weight reduction and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Half teaspoon in hot water each morning is the recommended dose with optional lemon juice.

Robert Hickey Roseville Calif Gola Hickey Julie

Young Democrats Meet This Evening

The South Charleston Young Democratic club will meet at eight o'clock this evening at Veterans' Hall on West Eighth Avenue. Thomas A. Fitzgerald, president, is to preside.

South Charleston Young Democratic Club Veterans” Hall West Eighth Avenue Thomas A. Fitzgerald

Kanawha Players Plan Annual Meeting June 2

The annual meeting of members of the Kanawha Players is set for June 2 at eight in the evening at the Playhouse. Election of officers will be held. The Shell Petroleum company reported to the city police yesterday.

Kanawha Players Shell: Petroleum Company Yester

Thief Breaks Lock at Spring Street Kerosene Pump

A thief forced open a lock on a kerosene pump at Spring Street and stole kerosene. The exact quantity and value are not yet determined.

Spring Street

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Miss Cameron John Kelly Nitro Baptist Church Bible School Rosebud A. Johnson Guy Campbell John Henson W. Willman Sire Maudemons J. Dackrow Edward Brown L. W. Goff Shermond Chand Jer Wires R. L. Hanks John C. Wendersshott Kathleen Withrow Saint Albans Anna Rarick OQ. H. Dorsey Withrow Miss Erwin Mrs. Harless Vandalia M. E. Society Owl’s Roost Club Silverman Daniel Boone George W. Banks Winchester, Va R. L. Whitten South Hills Frances ‘Merrill Kanawho Street Duke University Charles Loeb Swarthmore College Dollie’ Kithil National Cathedral School Washington, D. C Olive “Brown Jett Helen” Palmer Princeton George Brown Dudley Morrison New York City Nassau Bahamas John ¢. Morrison Fort Hike Ella . Matheson Portsmouth Frances Merrill Durham N. C Ernest M. Merrill Hanawha Street A. x. Slaughter Delaware Avenue Harrisonville State Heachers College Audrey Atherine Slaughter Presbyterian Church Cass Auxiliary Perthnead ISP. SA Molre Mitchell Grove W. A. Brown Biltchell Grove Plymouth Kate Batley Mary E. Brown Re Bear Migs Ron Brown Jope Brown Delta Rose Brow Anna Brown Katherine Brown Anna Gott Sadie Whited Misa Dorothy Hyatt Norma Hyatt Myrtle Norris Misa Elster Brown Viola Brown Jacucdine Brown Frances Brown Mildred Jaknen Sylvia Him Hattle Hil Emma Wright Ada Nelson Ina Kelley Julia Criner Parthenia Nelson Kora Gott Beulah Asbury Holly Stephens E.W. Brown T. M. Brown Harold Brown William Brown Woodrow Brown Jesse Brown Thomas Brown Andrew Gott M. Davis C. C. Whited Jesse_Whited Otho Hyatt Donald HI Smith Randolph Russell Hedrick Charles “Brown Brown Steel Harvey Steel Donald Lee Stet William Donaker Dayton Hon Meadowbrook Club Arter Paint & Glass Co Young Democrats Plan Annual Meeting Levin Tomooneow- 4 Haigs Haig Somerset Importers, Ltd New York Salvation Army
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