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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

7

Miss Prichard to Wed Army Cadet June 15

Miss Betty Jacqueline Prichard of Staunton Virginia will marry Cadet William Myers Kasper of Kansas City Missouri in a 4 p.m. lawn ceremony at the Prichard home in Charlottesville. Rev Patrick J Tierney will officiate with a large bridal party including Judy La Salle and Jane Jackson as bridesmaids. The couple plan a reception after the ceremony.

Betty Jacqueline Prichard Armstead Mead Prichard Gaumont Staunton William Myers Kasper Matthew A. Kasper Kansas City Patrick J. Tierney A. M. Prichard, Jr Charlottesville Peggy Bullard Richmond Kitty Holt Carolyn Spelman Dorothy Spelman Fairfield Prichard Lewis Prichard Charleston National Bank Stuart Hall Madeira School Washington Briarcliff Junior College Briarcliff Manor N. Y Art Students League New York City Kansas City Junior College U. S. Military Academy West Point Coast Artillery

Miss Gratia Bailey Guest Of Honor At Two Parties

Miss Gratia Bailey is honored at two parties with numerous guests including Mesdames Mace feenlee Sidney Calderwood Jennings Weese Charles Lawson Edith Copenhaver H J Brown Noble Fisher Kenneth Pratt Orval Greenlee Carl French Carl Rad ford Lester Wondrum Bill Allen Lake McClure Paul Reynolds Grose Harper Fleet Hively Robert Ritfee BR H Daughert ert Denny C A Plaster G H Bailey Andrew Tully A Morris Edward Lampton W R Cromwell John Merical Walter Wagner and many others. A personal shower for the bride elect is planned tonight at 460 Forrest circle South Charleston hosted by Mrs Earl Jennings. Additional guests include Mesdames D B Benedict Robert Landeree Dee Lehman and others plus Misses Louise Smith Faye Samples Jessie Groves Leone Groves Louise Dillon Alice Boyd Walker Demarius Dobson Helen Mayer and Lorraine Lyons.

Mesdames Mace Feenlee Sidney Calderwood Jennings Weese Charles Lawson Edith Copenhaver H. J. Brown Noble Fisher Kenneth Pratt Orval Greenlee Carl French Carl Radford Lester Wondrum Bill Allen Lake McClure Paul Reynolds Grose Harper Fleet Hively Robert Ritfee BR. H. Daughert Ert Denny C. A Plaster G. H. Bailey Andrew Tully A Morris Edward Lampton W. R. Cromwell John Merical Walter Wagner Clara Grimm Annette, Stanley Alethea Stanley Lucina Keane Naomi Keesner Mazel Crites Irene Bailey Jessie Geaves Lola Wilson Versha Cooper Earl Jennings Forrest Circle South Charleston Mesdames D. B. Benedict Robert Landeree Dee Lehman Delaert Londeree H. B. Brown Louise Smith Faye Samples Jessie Groves Leone Groves Louise Dillon Alice Boyd Walker Demarius Dobson Helen Mayer Lorraine Lyons

Luncheon Fetes Mrs. John Dana in Virginia Street Home

Mrs Abney Payne hosts a luncheon this afternoon at her Virginia street residence honoring Mrs John Dana of Pasadena California who arrived last night with her sister Miss Katie Belle Abney and her daughter Mrs Charles S Ohley. Guests include Mrs Dana Mrs Ohley Mrs I N Smith Sr Mrs Walter C Hardy Mrs H B Brightwell Mrs J F E Beary Miss Ann Turker Payne and the hostess.

Abney Payne Virginia Street John S. Dana Pasadena Calif Katie Belle Abney Charles S. Ohley Dana Ohley I. N. Smith Walter C. Hardy H. B Brightwell J. FE. Beary Mise Ann Turker Payne

Miss Juanita Ashworth to Wed Edward Adam in Gahanna

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. 3. L. Ashworth of Nitto announces the engagement of their daughter Miss Juanita Ashworth to Mr. Edward Adam, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Adam of Gahanna. The wedding is set for July 7 at the Lutheran church in Gahanna where Mr. Adam works for Gahanna Drug Co.

L. Ashworth Nitto Juanita Ashworth Edward Adam George Adam Gahenna Lutheran Gahanna Adam

Mrs. McCroskey Celebrated With Surprise Birthday Dinner

L. M. McCroskey was honored with a surprise birthday dinner at her Amma home. Many family members and friends attended, including Mr. and Mrs. M. G Ledsome, Mr. and Mrs. H Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrge Cook, and numerous McCroskey relatives and neighbors.

L. M. McCroskey Awas Amma M. G Ledsome H. ©. Payne G. W. McCroskey P. E. Waggener Gerrge Cook John McCroskey Hubert Patton Vincent Queen David Smith Pred Harris Duffie Sham-blin Leck Shamblin Maggie McCrary Lida Adkins Leota Sampson Iris McCroskey Betty Je Waer Fay McCroskey Bonnie and Imogene McCroskey Kathleen Harvis Jo Ann Smith Barbara Lee Taylor Shirley Jeane Hanshaw Lecta Jean Shamblir Willa Dean Ledsome Geraldine Phyllis June Ledsomoe Pauline Queen Gretis Patton Messrs Forrest Richard Queen Adien Marvin Sheets Harry Queen Conice Delecine Billy Waggoner Clyde Taylor James Mc'Cry Nesle Ray Ledsome S. M. McCroskey C. W. McCroskey

Delphian Dinner Held by Huntington Chapter

Cabell chapter of the Delphian society entertained several Charleston Delphians with a dinner Tuesday night at the Woman's club in Huntington. The group heard a discussion of Mexican art by William Estler of the Huntington Herald-Dispatch. Attending from Charleston were Mesdames Esther Kilien H D Andersen H Webb Angell H L Duncan W L Hardesty Laura Hetlin H S Meldahl Harcy M. Smith C H Mullins and H W Houston.

Cabell The Delphian Society Charleston C.H. Mullins H.W. Houston

Lesta Crago Weds Carl Clay in Tazewell Virginia

Miss Lesta Crago daughter of Mr and Mrs Elbin Crago of Mount Carbon marries Mr Carl Clay of Mt Hope on May 25 in Tazewell Virginia with Rev Lundy officiating. Mrs Nellie Sexon and Mr James Evans of Mt Hope attend the couple who will live in Mt Hope where Mr Clay works for New River Pocahontas Coal Company.

Elbin Crago Mount Carbon Lesta Crago Carl Clay Mt. Hope Tazewell Rev F. Lundy Nellie Sexon James Evans Mt Hope

Mrs Littlepage Hosts Luncheon at Edgewood Country Club

Mrs Littlepage entertained at Edgewood Country Club yesterday afternoon for her cousin Mrs Reese Edmondson of Radford. Vane is a houseguest for several days. Fourteen guests attended. Miss Frances Jenkins of Sissonville Road is recovering at Mountain State Hospital after an operation. Paul Becker, assistant to the state editor of the Federal Writers Project, is seriously ill at Charleston General Hospital.

Collett Littlepage Edgewood Country Club Reese Edmondson Radford Vane Janhfer Frances Jenkins George W. Jenkins Sissonville Road Mountain State Hospital Paul Becker Federal Writers Project Charleston General Hospital

Only 9 Union Army Veterans Answer Call

Nine veterans attended Illinois 74th Grand Army of the Republic encampment parade in Joliet. All nine are in their 90s and one is a Negro, age 99, reflecting on Civil War service from 1861 to 1885 remembered today.

Joliet Insi—Hli- Anis Grand Army of the Republic

Marriage of Dean Vickers and William Hast in Ashland Ky

Mrs R E Vickers announces the marriage of her daughter Dean Vickers to William Albert Hast. Rev Joe Cunningham officiated on May 22 in Ashland Kentucky. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Frank Carnegie of Charleston. The bride attended South Charleston High School. Hast worked for Carnegie Steel in South Charleston. The couple will reside in South Charleston.

R. E. Vickers Seventh Avenue Dean Vickers William Albert Hast C. A. Hast Pittsburgh Joe Cunningham Ashland Frank Carnegie Charleston South Charleston Hast Carnegie Steel Company

First Presbyterian Picnic and Junior Academy Science Meet

Charleston notes report a First Presbyterian church picnic at Miss Dersbhy Skages home with Bible lesson by Miss Clara Smith and many attendees. Betty Long hosts Junior Academy of Science Weiner roast in Spring Hill with Keith Lyons address and scientific contributions by several students and guests. Additional village notices mention youth activities, dances, and visits by local residents in Kanawha and nearby areas.

Silver Cross Circle First Presbyterian Church Dersbhy Skages Clara Smith Missus Jean Ryburn Shirley Daniels Edna Fudge Marjory McFadden Carolyn Rowe Merla Williamsnard Jane Selby Frank Skaggs Betty Long Junior Academy of Science Spring Hill Keith Lyons State Tuning Academy of Science Barton Hogarth Robert Titus Mary Betty Cartmill Fay Rose Jane Selke Betty Barker Margaret Delforge Betty Cartmietty Bryant Mary Cartmill Dorothy Skaggs Betty Thompson Evelyn Woosley Jean Stewart Jack Miller Marlin Higgins Joe Coyner Rex Jones Russell Smith Charles Lake

Motorcycle Out Of Control Slams Into Sign On Hale Street

Two pedestrians Edward Hawkey of the YMCA and Julius Kaufman of the Baker hotel fled a speeding motorcycle that veered from Hale Street sidewalk into the Baker hotel and toward the Quarrier street intersection. The bike overturned on a no parking sign stand. the rider fled and injuries were not reported. Police did not obtain the rider’s name.

Hale Street Edward Hawkey YMCA Julius J. Kaufman Baker Hotel Lee and Quarrier Quarker Street

Stevens Elected President of Ganley Bridge Lions Club

The Ganley Bridge Lions Club elected officers at a recent meeting. Virgil Stevens was named president. Otway Gunnoc first vice president. W. B. Cabell secretary and vice president. J. M. Bhickwell third vice president. Norman E. Corbitt secretary treasurer. W. S. Overstreet tail twister. Directors EM Sarris and C. D. Crandall were chosen for two years.

Genley Bridge Lions Club Virgil Stevens Otway Gunnoc Wce W. B. Cabell Sec J. M. Bhickwell Norman E. Corbitt W. 5 Overstreet Lion Charles TD D Johnson Em, Sarris C. D. Crandall

ILGWU Rejoins AFL After CIO Episode

The International Ladies Garment Workers' Union voted 649 to 32 to return to the AFL after a stint as an independent union and a brief CIO affiliation. The move, backed by William Green, increases AFL membership by about 250,000 and may pave the way for ITU reentry. The convention also urged removal of any union official convicted of moral turpitude or unlawful activity as a condition of reaffiliation.

New York INSI CIO International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union William Green A. F. of L American, Federation of Labor Green ILGWU A. F. of L. Fold CLO ITU Unnion

Catholic Priest Honored for Saving Torah in Passaic Fire

Rev. William V. Dunne a Catholic priest who risked his life diving into a Passaic synagogue fire to rescue the sacred Torah scrolls was honored by a Jewish lodge spanning eight western states and British Columbia. The district grand lodge No. 4 of B'nai B'rith sent a tribute noting admiration for Dunne's heroic act and that donations would be sent to the Mt. Carmel Guild Newderney charitable organization in his name.

Passaic N. J Insi William V. Dunne Tanught British Columbia Father Dunne Grand Lodge No. 4 B'nai B'rith Arizona California Idaho Montana Nevada Oregon Utah Washington Mt. Carmel

Two Charters Issued By Secretary Of State

The Beverly Amusement Corporation of Huntington received a charter with 25000 authorized capital and 81000 paid in. Incorporators were J W Rodgers EB Gerlach and Jutta Gerlach of Huntington. Also chartered was Hancock County Colored Republican Club of Weirton, a non profit organized by A G Bolling Col in J Green and others and R H Dr G C Hedrick Jr, with one year terms. Dr R F Atkins is retiring president.

Beverly Amusement Corpentation of Huntington J. W. Rodgers EB. Gerlach Jutta Gerlach Hancock County Colored Republican Club of Weirton A.G. Bolling Colin J. Green R. H G. C. Hedrick, Jr R. F. Atkins

Marmola Pills Promoted For Fat Loss Despite Caution

Advertorial copy touts Marmola as a slimming aid sold for over thirty years with twenty million doses distributed. It claims use for adults with hypothyroidism under physician guidance and warns against false diagnoses while urging readers to try Marmola now.

Enur

St Albans Minister Honored by College

Rev. C L Nisbet pastor of First Presbyterian church St Albans received an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity at Davis and Elkins College commencement in Elkins He has led the St Albans church for ten years after eight years at another Presbyterian church He has been a moderator of Kenowa Presbytery and served on several committees

C. L. Nisbet First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans Davis and Elkins College Elkins Nisbet The Presbyterian Church Knuwha

Bids Opened for Addition to Liquor Warehouse

Eleven bids were submitted for a two story addition at 15 17 Broad street with a basement and wall removal to join the existing building. The lowest bids came from Neighborgall Leach Huntington and Hill Company Oak Hill totaling 43580, with others ranging up to 69983. The state liquor control commission said a contract likely will be awarded early next week.

Broad Street State Liquor Control Commission Builn Construction Renny Charleston Neighborgall Leach Huntington The Hill Company Oak Hill

Kanawha City Spring Hill Bus Service Doubled

Kanawha City to Spring Hill service doubled this week by Charleston Transit Co. four extra buses implement a 15 minute weekday timetable from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays retain half hour runs. Sat schedule extends to 11 p.m. to cover both directions.

Kanawha City Spring Hill Reuche Charleston Transit Company Inaye

Italy Sets Up Danger Zone Off Colonial Coasts

Rome announces a 12 mile wide danger zone in waters off Italian, Albanian and Italian colonial coasts. Ships within or entering must report position and ETA and await an official Maltese pilot to navigate to their destination.

Rome Ceep Tonich

Child Struck by Car on Lee and Goshorn Streets

Four year old Lonie Lee Thompson was treated at St Francis hospital for a small shoulder laceration after running into the front of F C Wilson's car on Lee and Goshorn streets. Police say the incident followed a parked car and Wilson, of 608 Main, provided details.

Lee and Goshorn Streets Lonnie Lee Thompson St. Francis Hospital F. C. Wilson Main Street

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William Kasper Michael Bavero Richard Fairlamb Joseph J. Eaton Robinson R_ Norris John Pidgeon Arthur Maxwell John H. Wehner Winston Fowler Gratia Bailey Clide David Groves Sheldon Hopkins J Inez Plaster West Avenue Sre Toom and Citchen Xew John Dana Miss Ashworth Mrs. McCroskey Miss Crago Mrs. Littlepage Yioi Mes Ver Capitel St Valencia S. Charleston News Weiner Christian Endeavor Presistere Tan Ohurch City Park Seoul Fairunt Lnyom John Rumbaugh Kanawha Heights George Maxfield Oakland Cakf Stanley Honner Berkeley New England States Canada H. W. Cole Kanawha Turnpike Ruth Hicks Betty Jo Hicks H. C. Hicks D Street Donna Lang Cincinnati Stevens Ganley Bridge Lions Fife Gabrielle Corset Roam Smallridge AFL Contino Stumigge Waites Diamond Ice and Coal CO Bullitt Italy England Fifth Ave Rockefeller Center Coca-Cola America Coca-Cola CO Coca-Cola Bottling Works DIAL
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