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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1936

Page

24

Wilson Plath Niles wedding announced for June in Greensboro

Mr Ernst M Plath of LeMarce announces the marriage of his daughter Miss Marie Plath Niles to Mr Frank W Wilson son of Mrs C L Wilson of Charleston. The ceremony was held Saturday June 6 in Greensboro NC with Rev Ronald Wilson reading the service. Mrs Wilson is a Town State college graduate and Sigma Kappa member. She works with West Virginia university extension and the Works Progress Administration women’s division. Mr Wilson is a University of Michigan graduate, Pi Kappa Alpha member and with E I du Pont de Nemours and Company at Belle. The couple are touring the middle west and will reside on Oakwood drive South Hills after June 25.

Ernst M. Plath LeMarce Marie Plath Niles Frank W. Wilson C. L. Wilson Charleston Greensboro N. C Ronald §. Wilson Wilson Town State College Sigma Kappa Sorority West Virginia University Extension Division Women's Division Works Progress Administration University of Michigan Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity E. J. duPont de Nemours and Company Belle

Hildreth Dies, Longtime Cincinnati Enquirer Columnist

H. N. Hildreth, 49, veteran Cincinnati Enquirer columnist and successor to the late James Hastings, known as Luke McLike, died today in Cincinnati. Hildreth had taken Hastings' place 15 years ago.

Cincinnati H. N. Hildreth Cintinnati Enquirer James Hastings Luke McLike Hildreth Hastings

Mrs Catton Opens Summer Home Near White Sulphur

Mrs John Catton of Charleston opens her summer home Racnswed o on the Big Draft road at White Sulphur Springs and will stay through June. Miss Ashion Wilson of Charleston and New York arrives from Richmond to open estate Fenton on the Big Draft road. She is joined later by nieces Henrietta and Willis Lathrape of Richmond.

John Catton Charleston Big Draft Road White Sulphur Springs Ashion Wilson New York Richmond Fenton Misaes Henrietta and Willis Lathrape

Forty Hours Devotions Concluding at St Albans Church

The mass at nine this morning will mark the close of the forty hours devotions at St Francis Church in St Albans. Devotions, tied to a mission by Rev Norbert er of Pittsburgh, continue until seven forty five tonight with services concluding the event.

St. Albans St. Francis Catholic Norberter Pittsburgh

Catholics at Bancroft To Hear Father Miller

A mission will be conducted at Rick's Catholic Church this afternoon at three o'clock led by Rev Norbert Miller M C of Pittsburgh. Mass is scheduled for ten o'clock this morning at the same church and the event continues Wednesday night with the mission concluding in the evening.

Bancroft Father Miller Rick’s Catholic Church Norbert Miller

Wedding Will Be Thursday

The marriage of Miss Josephine Dandridge of Charlotte North Carolina to Mr Calvin Wells Kuykendall son of Mr and Mrs James B Kuykendall of Jackson Street will take place at 830 oclock Thursday night at the Presbyterian church in Charlotte. Mr Kuykendall will be attended by his brother George Kuykendall of Charleston as best man. Ushers are James Kuykendall Clarence Brockman and Donald Mower all of this city.

Josephine Dandridge Charlotte N.C Calvin Wells Kuykendall James B. Kuykendall Jackson Street Presbyterian Church Charlote Kuykendall George Kuykendall Charleston James Kuykendall Clarence Brockman Donald Mower

Blumberg Delegated to Detroit Musicians Meeting Tomorrow

Reuben R. Blumberg, Charleston musician, sails to Detroit Michigan to attend the 41st annual convention of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. He will stay through the week and visit Cincinnati Ace Brigade, a former Charleston man and noted orchestra leader, before returning.

Reuben R. Blumberg Charleston Detroit Michigan American Federation of Musicians of United States Canada Federation of Ao Charleston Musicians Protective Association Blumberg Cincinnati Ace Brigade Lorehestra

Lydia Atkinson Honored at Surprise Birthday Shower

Mrs. Lydia Atkinson was celebrated at a surprise birthday party hosted by Mrs. French Turley. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Berry, Mrs. Belle Alexander, Mildred Turley, plus several Turley and Atkinson family members.

Lydia Atkinson French Turley Dewey Campbell R. c. Berry Belle Alexander Mildred Turley Luther George Irene Tinsley Virginia Lee Turley Virginia Atkinson E. E. Curtis James Rogers Mud Tirley Robert Turley

Calhoun County High School Holds Sixty-Eight Gradations

The twelfth annual commencement at Cash County High School was held June 5 with 68 graduates receiving diplomas. Dr. Dean C. Nutten of Oklahoma University delivered the baccalaureate service. The program was led by F Roy Yoke of Parkersburg, EL W. Taylor of Hinton served as acting principal.

Cash County High School Dean C. Nutten Oklahoma University F. Roy Yoke Parkersburg EL W. Taylor Hinton Schaul

Marmet Holiness Tent Meeting Scheduled for Today

The Marmet Holiness element announces a unity meeting of holiness churches at two this afternoon in a large Marmet tent. A revival began last night led by evangelist Arthur Coddell of Porta. O. I charge.

Holiness Churches Marmet Eltiven Arthur Coddel Porta Moth. O

Eastern Star Chapter No 88 to Meet at Moonlight Mosque

Eastern Star Will Mens Charleston Chapter No 88 Order of the Eastern Star meets at sight debacle tomorrow night at the marine mosque. Officers are to be voted.

Charleston Order of the Eastern Star sMrine

Court Still Working On Cabin Creek Vote

The county court continued a recount of the primary vote in Cabin Creek district. The process is expected to take most of the week to complete the district precincts.

Cabin Creek

Jeffries Returns Home From North Carolina Visit

Jeffries returned to his North Carolina home yesterday after several days here on business. He was accompanied by his niece Miss Mary Evelyn Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Mitchell of Ler street.

Corner Jeffries Mary Evelyn Mitchell Jerry Mitchell Ler Street

Son to Graduate at University of Virginia

Mrs. E B Stephenson will travel to Charlottesville to attend the Virginia finals where her son E B Stephenson Jr will graduate from the school of law. A separate note mentions a class on proper clothes washing taught in Nakane Japan promising all round housekeeping skills in 40 days.

E. B. Stephenson Charlottesville University of Virginia E. B. Stephenson, Jr School of Law School For Hrites Nakane Japan

Baptist Temple Choir to Present Special Music Tonight

The Baptist temple senior choir, under Arthur J. McHoul, will present a special music service at eight o'clock. Selections are chosen by choir vote, with solos by Mrs. M. Fortney and Miss Peart Reddington. Pieces include Bach Toccatta and Mendelssohn Andante con Moto.

Baptist Temple Choir The Baptist Temple Arthur J. McHoul McHoul M. F. Fortney Peart Reddington Bach Kinder Nevin Mendelssohn Schudky Bortniansky Stan Tard

Summer shoe styles from Lincoln Boot Shop and Siegel's

Vacation wear advice highlights the Lincoln Boot Shop at 124 Capitol Street and Siegel's Shoe Company at 710 State Street showcasing a wide summer line. Products include gabardine, suede, linen, buck, kid, and patent materials with whites, pastels, and blue combinations. Sizes 3 to 9 with AAA to B widths and prices from 8. to 14.98, featuring heels of various heights for formal, casual, walking, and sports use.

Lincoln Boot Shop Biegel Shoe Company Nummer Capitol Street Siegel's Shoe Company State Street Charleston Bona Jettick Shoes

Dixie’s Beauty Shop promotes summer permanents and care

An early 20th century style advertisement urges summer beauty upkeep at Dixie's Beauty Shop 11 Capitol Street Dial 22 261. It touts permanent waves lasting through heat with natural look and tailored cuts, plus a Creamy Bronze shade and Blossom Dairy ice cream for picnics. Locations in Charleston area listed with phone numbers.

Dixie Dixie's Dikle Capitol Street

Accessories For Vacation Wardrobes At Jonn Lee's Today

Fashion notes from Jonn Lee's highlight new Pearlized Linen, a washable fabric in white and pastels that won’t crack or peel. Also featured are removable washable tovers on sliplike purses, reversible bags, and a range of colors. Lee's stocks Rolima hose in summer shades and promotes the Rollins Hosiery Club offering a free pair.

Jonn Lee Lee’s Lee's Sorrell Rollins Hosiery Club

Church Picnic Planned at Van Dalia M E Church

An all day meeting with a basket picnic at noon is set at Van Dalia M E Church today. Pastor Rev. J S Thornburg says there will be preaching and singing, with services throughout the day.

Vandalia M. E J. S. Thornburg

Grace Moore Haunts The King Steps Out At Virginian

Grace Moore stars in The King Steps Out at the Virginian Theatre with supporting acts by Frenchot Tone and Welter Connolly. Readers are invited to write letters to Carolyn offering opinions on the shopping column for a chance to win two complimentary theatre tickets mailed to the two best letters.

Grace Moore

Royal Fur Company Offers Expert Winter Storage

Store your fur with Royal Fur Company for summer protection. Air conditioning and the Pur i Freeze vermin and moth treatment ensure proper care and safe storage. Estimates available from Mr Angel. Rates as low as 1.50, payable next fall. Call 24 811, 912 Quecker.

Royal Fur Company Royal Fur Angel

Improve Road Safety Awareness and Driving Habits

Public safety message urges safer driving with focus on using horns, brakes, and alertness to reduce accidents. Emphasizes heat and traffic risks, urging drivers to act responsibly as life-saving behavior, and to share the safety guidance this year.

Second Spring Recital at Mason School of Music

The second spring recital was held at the Mason School of Music on Quarrier Street Friday night. Pupils of piano instructor Miss Grace Dorst performed, including Wanda Lee Robinson, Dorothy Smith, Frances Wilson, Marilyn Rae Breckstein, Lucille Duncan, Mars Saret Wilson, Norma Coopey, Marian Moore, Norma Nell Meadows, Martha Gipson, Phylias Price, Virginia Hyer, Winifred Walker, Catherine Cline, and Nancy Jo Counts. Four more recitals are planned this week to continue the series.

Mason School of Music Quarrier Street Miss Grace Dorst Wanda Lee*Robinson Dorothy Smith Frances Wilson Marlyin Rae Breckstein Lucille Duncan Mars Saret Wilson Norma Coopey Marian Moore Norma Nell Meadows Martha Gipson Phylias Price Vireginia Hyer Winifred Walker Catherine Cline Nancy Jo Counts

Purity Maid Cakes and Bread Boost Home Dining

The ad promotes Purity Maid Cakes and Bread as time-saving ready foods for families. It highlights a wide cake range including sponge, coconut balls, butter scotch loaf, pound, cup cakes, and Purity shortcakes for strawberry shortcake. Available at Independent Grocery stores.

Elite Laundry Promises Cool Comfort Summer Washes

A vintage ad extols Elite Laundry for laundered summer clothing. It touts cotton and linen fabrics, preserving freshness, and explains Color Guard for colorfast care. It claims expert washing and pressing, home-visit service, and economical pricing to save housewives time and money. Dial 21-125 to arrange a rep.

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