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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1935

Page

6

Mrs Phillips Elected President Of M E Group

Mrs E F Phillips was elected President of Silver Cross circle of King’s Daughters at First Methodist Episcopal church. Also named were vice president Mrs Haymond Maxwell and secretary Mrs H Rus Warne with a full slate of officers and hostesses attending.

E. F. Phillips Silver Cross Circle of King’s Daughters First Methodist Episcopal Church Mra. Haymond Maxwell H. Rus. Warne E. L. Ballard FE. C. Stotts M. A. Wildman W. G. Cotley G. A. Robinson W. 8. G. Dulin Mra A. J. Weethee C. A. Wickertshelm G. H. Bruner E. H. Stephenson L. Summers C. H. Varian

Mrs. O. H. Dorsey Guest at South Church Party

Mrs. O H Dorsey was honored at a social gathering at the South Church in Darlington. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C W White, Mr. and Mrs. S S Burford, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ford, Mr. and Mrs. George F Borchert, Mr. and Mrs. N R Henderson, and many others including Rev. O H Dorsey and Mrs. Ammile Bailes.

O. HL Power Darlington Church South C. W. White S. S. Burford Carl Ford George F. Borchert N. R. Henderson Atre Yy Daubenspeck G. Sweet Robert Henderson Herschle Sweet Keith Chandler O. H. Dorsey

Baraca Class Annual Dinner Held at Calvary Baptist

The Baraca Class of Calvary Baptist Church held its annual dinner Tuesday evening at the rose garden. Officers elected were L A Dudding president, Frank Fartin vice president, Earl Cavender secretary and treasurer, with many members attending including Noel Dickerson Harry Paxton Edward Christie J C Jackson Dana Shaver Kir Dowell Bartley Cramer Ballinger Spraine Souager Jess Bailey Woods Woodrow Nt ana Heck White.

Calvary Baptist Church Baraca Rose Garden L. A. Dudding Frank Fartin Earl Cavender Noel Dickerson Harry Paxton Edward Christie J. C. Jackson Dana Shaver Kir Dowell Bartley Cramer Ballinger Spraine , Souager Jess Bailey Woods Woodrow Nt Ana’ Heck White

May Queen and Kindergarten May Dance Parade

Mrs Dick's kindergarten pupils performed a May dance on Mrs Dan A Pritchard's lawn Tuesday night. The procession featured pupils and teachers, with names such as Russell Adams, Hawthorne D Battle Jr, Elizabeth Marshall Evans, John Kay, Harry Moore, Sidney Kleemon, William Maxwell Davis, Hugh Thompson, Frank Baer, Mary Dick Evans, Eugenia Webb, Gaynelle Savage, Batty Jo Bolden, Joan Barton, Mary Jana Shafherd, and Mary Jane Shefherd.

D. Edward Dick Dan A. Pritchard Russell Adams Hawthorne D. Battle, Jr Elisabeth Marshall Evans John Kay Harry Moore Sidney Kleamon William Maxwell Davis Shove Mier Mary Dick Evans Sarah McGrum Eugenia Webb Mise Elisabeth Mershall Evans Sidney Kleeman Mary Jane Shefherd Betty Carroll

Mrs John Kizer Guest at Shower in Clendenin

Mrs John Kizer former Miss Lillian Cart was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Lona Young and Miss Mary Young at their Koontz avenue home in Clendenin. A long list of Charleston and local guests attended including Mrs H Rudkin Taylor Miss Christine Johnson Miss Lucy Jackson Miss Ann Withers and many others.

John Kizer Lillian Cart Lona Young Mary Young Koontz Avenue Clendenin H. Rudkin Taylor Christine Johnson Charleston Lucy Jackson Ann Withers Ruth Summmers D. Tawney Girtha Engle Nadine Rodgers Willa Jackson Glenna Walker Lela Mason Misa Peas) Stephenson Blanche Robinson Ars Newton Stephenson Mary Ann Young Ursa Lou Young Samuel Parris

Shower Given For Mrs Beckett In South Charleston

Mrs Reba Bryant and Mrs Vernon Midkiff hosted a Tuesday evening shower at Mrs Haddon Smith s home in South Charleston honoring Mrs Beulah Beckett. Guests included Mrs C A Nelson Mrs Blaine McClure Miss Evelyn McClure Mrs Nannie Martin and many others from Saint Albans and nearby communities.

Reba Bryant St. Albans Vernon Midkiff Haddon Smith South Charleston Beulah, Beckett C. A. Nelson Blaine McClure Evelyn McClure Saint Albans Nannie Martin Gwinn Linkenbaker J. H. Lake Jess Gunnoc R. F. Lanham John C. Hendershott Anna Warpold J. W. Beckett Gladys Rowsey Leland Smith Curtis Blackwell Glyn Pauley J. D. Lyon Macel Adams Lavan Gwinn Misa Lennette Hendershott J. Michels Virginia. Weat

Mrs Williams Presided at Lewis Bible Class Meeting

Mrs DL R Williams presided at the Lewis Bible class meeting held Wednesday evening at Union Mission. Devotional services were led by Mrs Ernest Higginbotham. Refreshments were served to 18 members present.

Mra. L. R. Williams Lewis Bible Class Union Mission Ernest Higginbotham

Bible Class Conducted At South Charleston Church

Mrs B 8 Preston led a Bible study at South Charleston First Presbyterian church attended by a long list of women including Mrs T C Martin Mrs T E Walker Mrs C T Fudge Mrs Harry T Chann Mrs L F Gillikin Mrs C E Perkins Mrs Roy H Arthur Mrs Joseph Scott Mrs Jee Co Hughes Mrs J Surbaugh Mrs D Gentry Mrs M R Blain Aly s E H Blaine Mrs George Brown Mrs C W Moore Mrs C H Winesett Miss Oletta Williams Miss Frances Irons Miss Bess Barlow and Miss Betty Joe Winesett.

B. 5. Preston South Charleston First Presbyterian Church T. C. Martin T. E. Walker C. T. Fudge Harry T. Chann LF. Gillikin C. E. Pekins Roy H. Arthur Jseph Scott Jee Co. Hughrey J. Surbaugh D._Gentry M. R. Blain Alys E. Ht. Blaine George Brown C. W. Moore C. H. Winesett Oletta Williams Frances Irons Bess Barlow Betty Joe Winesett

Miss Norma Todd Hosts Moonlight Strollers Club

The Moonlight Strollers club met Wednesday evening at Miss Norma Todd's Mary Street home in West Charleston. Attendees included numerous Tub names such as Julia Todd Charlotte Todd Anita Mitchell Betty Warkins Myrtle Harkins Dorothy Parker Zerla Walker Mary Ashworth Marguerite Parker Vera Harkins Eva Todd Jessie Todd Eleanor Todd Marjorie Ellen Todd Audrey Mae Todd Evelyn Ashworth Margaret Ashworth Bolty Taylor Course Taylor Eleanor Slack Eva Mae Thomas Phyllis Thomas Octe Fisher Dorma Sothing Phyllis Patterson Harold Seckman William Seckman Ronald Givens Charles Ashworth Wilford Rowland James Rowland and Raymond Todd.

Moonlight Strollers Club Norma Todd Mary Street Hill West Charleston Julia Todd Charlotte ‘Todd Juanita Mitchell Betty Warkins Myrtle Harkins Dorothy Parker Zerla Walker Mary Ashworth Marguerite Parker Vera Harkins Eva Todd Jessie Todd Eleanor Todd Marjorie Ellen Todd Audrey Mae Todd Evelyn Ashworth Margaret Ashworth Bolty Taylor Course Taylor Eleanor Slack Eva Mae Thomas Phyllis Thomas Octe Fisher Dorma Sothing Phyllis Patterson Harold Seckman William Seckman Ronald Givens Charles Asheworth Wilford Rowland James Rowland Raymond ‘Odd

Mrs. E. C. Smith Hosts Bible Class Gathering

Mrs. E. C. Smith entertained the South Charleston First M. Bible class at her Tenth avenue home Tuesday evening. Attending were Mrs. H. B. Crawford, Mrs. E. P. O Rell, Mrs. G. H. Means, Mrs. M. A. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard O eat, Mr. S. C. Bird, and Mrs. Bird, plus Mr. E. C. Smith.

Mes. E. C. Smith South Charleston Tenth Avenue H. B. Crawford E. P. O Rell G. H. Means M. A. Nichols Bernard O S. C. Bird Lass Bird E. C. Smith

Carnegie Tech Alumni To Organize West Virginia Chapter

Carnegie Institute of Technology alumni meet at 7:30 this evening at the YMCA to organize a West Virginia alumni chapter with Mr. Paul M. Barlow to preside.

Carnegie Tech Carnegie Institute of Echnology

Dorothy Hood Club Elects New Officers

Newly elected officers of the Dorothy Hood club are Miss Dorothy Elliott, president, Miss Opal Gilley, vice president, Miss Ann Lewis, secretary and Miss Lucille Marshall, treasurer.

The Dorothy Hood Club Dorothy Ellott Opal Gilley Ann Lewis Lucille Marshall

Lawn Ice Cream Social Hosted by South Charleston Club

The South Charleston woman's club schedules an ice cream social at 7:30 PM Saturday on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Casey. Mrs. J Hanly Lawnon is chairman.

South Charleston

Miss Nichols Hosts Bridge Evening in South Charleston

Miss Nichols entertained Miss Margaret Nichols at her South Charleston home on Monday evening. Her guests included Miss Jane Burnett, Mina Nancy Burtnett, and Miss Helen Thacker.

Margaret Nichols Bridge South Charleston Jane Burtnett Mina Nancy Burtnett Helen Thacker

Tent Entertains At Benefit Party

Dorothy Dix tent No 6 Daughters at Union Veterans held a benefit party at Alice Hart’s home on Lee Street. Mr Owen Harkins sang several numbers. A quilt by tent members won by Mrs Willie Lura. Present were numerous named members and guests including Mrs Lee McCall, Mrs Dora Harter, Mrs Lewis Tillis, Mrs Fred Baker, Mrs H D Crowder, Mrs Ellen Legg, Mrs Augustis Bia, Mrs Harry James Thompson, and others.

Dorothy Dix Union Veterans Mrat Alice Hart Lee Street Qwen Harkins Willie Lura Lee McCalliater Dora Harter Lewis Tillis Fred Baker H. D. Crowder Ellen Legg Augustis Bia Harry James Frank Barham John Ruch Elizabeth Messer Mary Ellen Cottrell Herbert Adams Anna C. Grose Laura Smith Clara McGloin Truth Kealey

Father and Son Banquet Held at South Charleston First E church

The Rev. O H Dorsey addressed a father and son banquet sponsored by the Bowor League at South Charleston First Ee church. Toasts by Gerett Smith and E C Smith, with readings by Ray Smith and Ola by Norman Price. Guests included Rev E J Heller and son Paul, and many local families.

O. H. Dorsey South Charleston First + Ee Gerett Smith E. C Smith Ray Smith Norman Price Banqne Bowor League BE. J Smith R. H. Rockwell Basil O'Dell E. J. Heller Paul O. H. Daresey H. Clay Robert EB. c “Smith Everett William and Ray Leslie Price William Pirlee Ernest Poff Glenn Tt. G. O'Dell Richard Robert Clement A. G Pari Joseph Barlow C. Jarrell Russell Stewart Russell Smith and Son Russell Smith C. E. Hart Edwin Baker E. Ce Baker Walter Baker D. B. Nee F. O'Dell Bernard O'Dell Boyd O'Dell William Br Bert Crum Wesley Crum Dew Deweese Arrohy Winter Meadows Filppin Harold Aagemond Rockwell Riaym Rockwell, Jr Mm ‘Ui Robert Stroupe E. Skeens Pauls Mi Bird Mc. K. Obee Kermit L. E. Twille

McGuigan School Faculty Picnic at Co M Miller Camp

McGuigan school faculty held a picnic Wednesday at the Co M Miller camp near Shadyside beach on Coal River. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C W Meadows Miss Lilian Brown Miss Alva Frist Miss Alice Bras seur Mrs C M Miller Mrs Lile Han Cunningham Miss Katherine Morris Miss Dorothy Middleton Miss Anna Katherine Dawson Mr Charles Meadows Mr Gordon Meadows Mr Robert Miller and Mr Raymond Miller.

McGuigan School Co. M. Miller Shadyside Beach Coal River C. W. Meadows Lilian Brown Alva Frist Alice Brasseur C. M. Miller Lile Han Cunningham Katherine Morris Dorothy Middleton Anna Katherine Dawson Charles Meadows Gordon Meadows Robert Miller Raymond Miller

Fifth Duplicate Bridge Tournament Is Held

The fifth in a series of six duplicate bridge events was played at 8:00 p.m. at the Ariston club on Quarrier Street. Winners were North and South Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stuart and East and West Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Redd. Other participants included Mrs. T. Newcomer, Mrs. Mildred Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Talley, Mr. M. J. Carmack, Mr. Erskine Gandy, Dr. Charles Kniseley, and Dr. Margaret Enlacley.

Ariston Club Quarrier Street Nap W.G. Stuart H. T. Redd T. Newcomer Mildred Nichols C. B. Talley M. J. Carmack Erskine Gandy Charles Kniseley Margaret Enlacley

Entertain Clues Mrs Kessell Hosts Bible Class Event

Mrs Kessell will host an evening Bible class gathering at 7 30 at her Randolph Street home. Members will be entertained and officers to be selected with Mrs Robert Londeree assisting as hostess.

Mra Ray Kessell Humphreys Randolph Street Lficers Robert Londeree

Piano Recital Postponed Because of Illness

Miss Ruth Whitman was to present a piano recital by her pupils at the First Advent Christian church this evening but it has been postponed due to her illness.

Church Society to Meet at Humphreys Memorial Church

The women of the church expect to hold a society meeting at eight o'clock this evening. The Young Women's Circle will serve as hostesses and assist with arrangements at Humphreys Memorial Church.

Church Society Humphreys Memorial Church Women’s Missionary Society

Betty Pitchford Guest On Her Sixth Birthday

Mr and Mrs G H Pitchford of Gardner avenue entertained Wednesday at their home celebrating the seventh birthday anniversary of their daughter Betty Miss Nellie King and Miss Vivian McGrew assisted in serving Those present were Mrs Freda Crowder Miss Constance Cavender Miss Lenora Strole Miss Norepe Raines Miss Mary Evelyn Bega Miss Lenora Bean Miss Mary Etta Cavender Miss Joan Carter Miss Jacqueline Pitchford Miss Charlotte Pitchford and Master Joseph Pitchford

G.H. Pitchford Gardner Avenue Betty Nellie King Vivian McGrew Freda Crowder Constance Cavender Lenora Strole Misa Norepe Raines Mary Evelyn Bega Lenora Bean Mary Etta Cavender Joan Carter Jacqueline Pitchford Misa Charlotte Pitchford Joseph Pitchford

Entertain For Visitors At Malden Home Lunch

Mrs Charles C Dickinson of Malden to entertain this afternoon. Guests include Mrs Neil Robinson Miss Grace Robinson and Miss Louise Robinson of Pasadena former Charleston residents, plus numerous others from Ward Robertson Fitzgerald Dickinson Young Youngs MacCorkle Boyd and Mathews.

Charles C. Dickinson Malden Neil Robinson Grace Robinson Louise Robinson Pasadena Cal Charleston Caral Robinson Ward W. S. Robertson O. P. Fitzgerald John L. Dickinson W. 3. Shepherd H. H. Young

Miss Norma Legg Hosts Party Honorées from Texa

Miss Norma Legg hosted a party in honor of Mr James Sexton and Mr William Ford from Mr Pleasant Texas. Attendees included Emery Legg W T Sexton HR Sexton C J Morris Nona Burdette Kathleen Burdette Josephine Hanne Beatrice Morris Freda Legg Phyllis Legg Freda Brooks Norma Legg James Sexton William Ford William Thumm Orville Jarrett Roy Legg and William Legg.

Norma Legg James Sexton William Ford Mr. Pleasant Tex Emery Legg W.T. Sexton HR. E. Sexton Texas C. J. Morris Nona Buredette Milas Kathleen Burdette Mia Josephine Hanne Beatrice Morris Freda Legg Phyllis Legg Freda Brooks Jzalliam Ford William Thumm Orville Jarrett Roy Legg William Legg

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