State Garden Club Annual Meet in Parkersburg Next Week
The Parkersburg Garden club hosts a benefit supper for West Virginia Garden club officers and executive board before the state convention at the Chancellor hotel. Delegates register Tuesday at 10 am. events include welcome address, talks on Garden Nocturne and Enchanting Gardens of the World, and multiple teas and dinners through June 14. Notable attendees include Mrs. John C. Dice, Mrs. Samuel J. Hodges, and Miss Ella King Vogel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
John C. Dice
Samuel J. Hodges
Shepherdstown
Frank Mullen
This City
Singleton Paull
Wheeling
J. G. Dawson
Charles C. Dickinson
City
C. Lloyd Ritter
Huntington
John Echols
Lewisburg
T. D. Gray
Morgantown
Frank Archer
Bluefield
Blennerhassett Heights
J. B. Sammel
Ella King Vogel
Philadelphia
Somerset
West Virginia
E. Eleanor Knight
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Garden Center
C. B. Hall
Mrs Corey Hosts Shower Complimenting Mrs Archie Gray Smith
Mrs Corey hosted a Thursday night shower at her parents home on Greenbrier street in tribute to Mrs Archie Gray Smith nee Frances Atkeson. Guests included Mesdames Ballard Hassen Weaver Kyle Fisher Hamilton Neuman Grafton White Adams Hamilton Axson Rodes French Hudnall Shears Hastings Daniels Bailey Cunningham and Phipps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy L. Corey
Greenbrier Street
Archie Gray Smith
Frances Atkeson
Mesdames
Ralph Ballard
Frank Hassen
Morrison Weaver
William Kyle
James Fisher
Anna Hamilton
Betty Neuman
Thomas Grafton
Rose White
Mary Lou Adams
Jeannette Hamilton
Axson Rodes
Clare French
Rosa Hudnall
Mary Shears
Sara Hastings
Sue Daniels
Dorothy Bailey
Golda Cunningham
Ruth Phipps
Mrs Putnam Wins Meadow Brook Ladies Handicap
Mrs. W J Putnam captured the ladies handicap tournament at Meadow Brook Golf Club. Earle Jones took runner up honors and E B Harter earned the low putts prize. Luncheon followed with participation from Porter Wear Ewing Oates Kruger Mooney Wolff Langfitt Hamstead Warden Russell Barber Ball Knight Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Putnam
Meadow Brook Golf Club
Earle Jones
E. B. Harter
Mesdames Porter Wear
S. D. Ewing
Walter Oates
Henry Kruger
J. A. Mooney
Robert Wolff
L. E. Langfitt
A. C. Hamstead
R. W. Warden
Harold Russell
Daniel Barber
Howard Ball
Ethel Knight
Gwendolyn Fitzgerald
Ladies visit Beckley to judge Azalea Garden Club show
Mrs Frank Mullen Mrs John N Charnock and Miss Elizabeth Quarr ier spent Monday in Beckley where they judged the Flower Show of the Azalea Garden club and were entertained at luncheon at the Black Knight Country club Mrs H J Bloomberg of the Cavalier apartments is able to be out after a four weeks illness Miss Betty June O Dell daughter of Mrs Sidney ODell of Cinco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mullen
John N. Charnock
Elizabeth Quarrier
Beckley
Azalea Garden Club
H. J. Bloomberg
Cavalier Apartments
Betty June O'Dell
Sidney O’dell
Cinco
Community News From West Virginia Mines and Travel
Mr and Mrs Russell B Cooper and Mr and Mrs C N Gross returned Monday night from Bluefield and Beckley after attending the Earwood Smiley wedding. R O Sears and sons Roy Jr and Jack head to Niagara Falls then Canadian cities before returning to Charleston. George S Branham and family of Garrison return from Virginia and Washington DC. Virginia Branham arrives home for summer from Madison College Harrisonburg VA. Mrs Jackson D Altizer and Mr James H Altizer travel to Clarksburg for uncle George L Duncan funeral. Dorcas Dickinson will visit Huntington and the Junior League Horse Show. Dr and Mrs William L Cooke return from Richmond VA class reunion and Roanoke VA visits. Master William Cooke Jr remains in Roanoke with grandparents. Mrs Edgar B Sims of Kanawha City departs tonight for a week in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Cooper
C. N. Gross
Bluefield
Beckley
Earwood-Smiley
R. O. Sears
Roy, Jr
Jack
Niagara Falls
Charleston
Virginia Branham
Madison College
Harrisonburg
George S. Branham
Garrison
Jackson D. Altizer
James H. Altizer
Clarksburg
George L. Duncan
William L. Cooke
Richmond
Cooke
Medical College
Roanoke
W. W. Boxley
Master William Cooke, Jr
Edgar B. Sims
Kanawha City
Washington, D. C
Mr Pryor Honored At Birthday Party In Dawes Hill
Mr E W Pryor of Dawes Hill was honored guest at a birthday party Saturday night at his home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Cain Mr and Mrs Ora Berlin Mr and Mrs Peter Sumner Mr and Mrs Leo Castle Mrs Delphia Eddy Miss Lena Mae Berlin Miss Mary Jane Cain and others.
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E. W. Pryor
Dawes Hill
Chester Cain
Ora Berlin
Peter Sumner
Leo Castle
Delphia Eddy
Lena Mae Berlin
Mary Jane Cain
Messrs. R. Stover
Robert Cain
John Sumner
Paul Castle
Fernbank Garden Club Plans Park Landscaping
Fernbank Garden club will hold a 10 o clock Friday meeting at Mrs. Robert Graham s Ab ney circle home to discuss a benefit bridge party. Proceeds fund Fernbank park beautification on the triangular land between London Heights and Abney circle. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernbank Garden Club
Robert Graham
Abney Circle
Fernbank Park
London Heights
Munyan Wins Edgewood Country Club Ladies Tourney
Mrs. E. A. Munyan earned first prize in the Edgewood Country Club ladies day games tournament held yesterday morning. G. G. Irwin took second and Miss Margaret R. Cason third, with a list of other attendees at the event and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Munyan
Edgewood Country Club
G. G. Irwin
Margaret R. Cason
Mesdames Stanley Morris
Maxfield Barber
S. T. Preston
Garnett Thompson
Walter Coopey
W. E. Holcombe
R. P. Walsh
R. B. Anderson
O. W. van Petten
Robert Clutter
Andrew S
Frances Ann Kearse
Mary Leigh Carney
Alice Jean Whitt
Oklahoma City
Okla
Martha Walsh
Rebecca Morgan
Virginia Kelly
Ann Truslow
Ann Stubblefield
Betty Menzies
Ft. Mitchell
Payne Children Will Be Honored at Edgewood Party
Mrs. Andrew A. Payne hosts a swimming party at Edgewood Country Club at 11 this morning for her children Miss Ann Payne and Master Andrew Payne Jr. Guests include many local youths and several Beckley and Thomas families plus J. I. Smith, II and Hawthorne Battle Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew A. Payne
Edgewood Country Club
Ann Payne
Andrew Payne, Jr
Linda Giltinan
Florence Barber
Sara McCrum
Ann Davis
Joyce Brown
Anne Beckley
Sallie Beckley
Mary Dickinson Evans
Betty Evans
Rebecca Cassady
Nell Cassady
Betty Thomas
Emma Lewis Thomas
Nellie Lynn Brooks
Katherine Ann Brooks
Ruth Thompson
Ruth Baker Thomas
Frances Thompson
Elizabeth Lietz
Patty Kearse
Margaret Lyle Smith
Catherine Pearse
Isabel Holt
Masters John Beckley
James Thomas
Newton Thomas
I. N. Smith, II
DAR LUNCHEON INSTALLS 1939 40 OFFICERS AT WREN'S NEST
Mrs O Connor chairs the annual luncheon for the John Young chapter D A R at 1 pm Friday at Wren's Nest with state regent Mrs David E French and past state officer Mrs W H Vaught as honored guests. Installation set for 1939 40 includes regent Mrs Cyrus W Hall and eight officers. reservations by Thursday noon with Mrs O H Bobbitt or Mrs O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. O’connor
Wren’s Nest
John Young
Daughters of the American Revolution
David E. French
Bluefield
W. H. Vaught
Pt. Pleasant
Cyrus W. Hall
O. H. Bobbitt
William S. Bolden
J. R. Shanklin
Evelyn Ballard
Dale Casto
Paul Shearer
J. Charles Mohler
Frank Lively
O’connor
Zilers Host Buffet for Mary Louise Board and Harry R Marshall
Mr and Mrs Philip Ziler plan a Sunday evening buffet at their Kanawha City home to honor Miss Mary Louise Board and Mr Harry R Marshall whose June 17 wedding at St Mark's Methodist church is announced. Guests include the Boards Marshalls and various local couples and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Ziler
Kanawha City
Mary Louise Board
Harry R. Marshall
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
P. T. Board
R. L. Marshall
Roy Francis
John C. Board
P. T. Board, Jr
Bernard Board
Havern Woodrum
Cyril Johnson
Frances Board
Jean Marshall
R. F. Coleman
Clarence Pharr
William Davenport
Mrs Jenkins Honored at Surprise Birthday Dinner
Mrs A L Jenkins was guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner Sunday at her home in Kanawha Two Mile. Guests included Harry V Croze B F Mace V S Slusher and many Vermillion Croze Layne and Hyper family members.
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A. L. Jenkins
Kanawha Two Mile
Harry V. Croze
B. F. Mace
V. S. Slusher
Mesdames Lessie Vermillion
Frank L. Hyper
Margaret Layne
Louise Vermillion
Lillian Vermillion
Eula Vermillion
Virginia Croze
Mary Ellen Croze
Margaret Mace
Sue Carol Layne
Messrs. A. L. Jenkins
Clarence Vermillion
Franklin Vermillion
Jack Croze
Robert Croze
Frank D. Croze
James Hyper
James Layne
Dance at Edgewood Honors Miss Weimer and Walton Shepherd Jr
Invitations from Mr and Mrs Banks Shepherd invite guests to a dance from 10 to 1 Friday night at Edgewood Country club. The event honors Miss Margaret Jane Weimer and Mr Walton S Shepherd Jr whose marriage is set for June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Shepherd
Edgewood Country Club
Margaret Jane Weimer
Walton S. Shepherd, Jr
Beauty Arts and At Home Exercises for Small Spaces
Lois Leeds presents exercise tips for confined spaces. The section shows bed and floor routines by Mary Healy to strengthen the back abdomen and posture. It guides rolling, torso rotation, and stretching to fit a daily workout in limited room.
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Hollywood
Mary Healy
Charm Tips for Courteous Visiting Etiquette
Advice on polite hosting and reciprocation emphasizes respectful conduct when visiting. Guidance covers attitude, engagement, and reciprocity to encourage positive social exchange between hosts and guests.
Bedside stretching and leg-raising routine
Perform stretching and leg-raising while lying on the bed. Tuck toes under the footboard and lift trunk with side bends. kneel on floor with arms overhead, spine straight, head back. Keep abdomen in and avoid the lordosis. Sit back onto heels and bend forward to rest arms on the floor.
Next Readers Beauty Questions Answered
Incorrect habits may crease facial skin into unbecoming lines. Lois Leeds explains how to avoid this. Send for her newest leaflet.
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Lois Leeds
Facial Exercise And Massage Offer From The Gazette
A reader is invited to request a facial exercise and massage guide by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Lois Leeds at The Charles ton Gazette. The notice advises readers to mail their request to obtain the booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Leeds
Charleston Gazette
S. V. Saginor Elected to Engineering Society
Saginor of the Aracama apartments has been notified of his election to membership in the engineering society. The announcement highlights his professional affiliation and forthcoming induction events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. V. Saginor
Engineering Society
Aracama Apartments
Phi Delt picks Gloria Stuart for U S president
The Phi Delta Theta members vote Gloria Stuart as their preferred president of the United States and invite her to a fraternity dance, praising her blend of intelligence and sex appeal. The note includes quotes from Jim Herbold and mentions Stuart’s prior roles as a college girl, newspaper woman, poetess, and later actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Daily Brain
Students of
University of California
Phi Delta Thetas
Gloria Stuart
U. S
Jim Herbold
Phi Delts
Gloria
Bea Wain
Sheila Barrett
A. BP
Engineer and society member profile at ASHVE plant
A mechanical engineer at Carbide and Carbon Chemicals plant attended Case School of Applied Science. He is also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation
Case School of Applied Science
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Thornless rose bush near completion claims Stroh
At Attica New York Edward C Stroh a former florist says after years of work he has nearly completed a thornless rose bush effort. He previously nearly lost an arm from rose thorn blood poisoning.
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Attica
N. Y
Edward C. Stroh
Stroh
Jock the Airedale Retriever Saves Cricket Club Balls
Albert Payson Terhune tells how Jock the Airedale belonging to a truckman named Joseph Holmes earned his license by locating 66 lost cricket balls in the wilderness surrounding Altofts Cricket Club in England. The club paid the $1.85 license fee as a smart investment after witnessing his keen scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altofts
England
Jock
Joseph Holmes
Alcofts
Jack
the Gazette
California approves syphilis test for marriage licenses
Sacramento June 6 Gov Culbert L Olson signed a bill requiring examination for syphilis of all couples applying for a California marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Culbert, L. Olson
California
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State Garden Club
Hillcrest Sanitarium
J. Kenneth Quick
Lora Young
Traber Keeney
Elizabeth, Patricia and
Linda Lou Quick
Witcher
Clifton Forge
James Copenhaver
Charlotte Allemong
Virginia Street
Newport, Va
Stuart Walker
Harry Thayer
Washington
G. T. Thayer, Sr
Hale Street
Kanawha Street
David E. Matthews
Pittsburgh, Pa
Clarence B. Peck, Jr
Robert Mesmer
Holmes R. Martin
Mardee Martin
Detroit, Mich
Daniel N. Mohler
Quarrier Street
Blanche Smiley
Jesse DuBoise
Miss Smiley
Samuel D. Smiley
Margaret Barwood
New York City
William Cochrane Meyers
Chicago, Ill
Robert Holton Bull
South Hills
Walter Hallanan
Betty Hallanan
Georgetown Preparatory School
Simms Hallanan
Corey
Mrs. Putnam
Black Knight Country Club
Dickerson
Deuard's, Inc
Holley Hotel
Pgons
Tontine
Virginia
Dorcas Dickinson
Taylor Vinson
Mr. Pryor
Fernbank Club
Mrs. Munyan
Zilers
Mrs. Jenkins
Miss Weimer
CRC Saas
Harmiess
Twentieth Century-Fox Studios
Rose Thorn
Man
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Jamestown
Fort Monroe
Mariner’ S Museum
Chamberlin
Sidney Banks
Old Point Comfort
Albert Payson
Terhune
O. J. Morrison's
Electrolux
Ik.v
K.W.H
Seve
O. J. Morrison
Imperial
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