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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

6

Mr Rodgers Weds Evelyn Lee in Ohio Home Ceremony

Evelyn Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Lee of Willoughby Ohio married Leonard B Rodgers son of Mrs Ethel B Rodgers in a 2:30 pm ceremony at the bride's home officiated by Rev William Lake The wedding featured peonies and summer blooms with Ruth Lee as maid of honor and Laurence Rodgers as best man A reception followed out of town guests included Mrs Ethel B Rodgers Mrs Claude Graham Miss Geraldine Jordan and Mr Earl Jordan Mr and Mrs Rodgers plan to the Washington street home after their honeymoon trip

Evelyn Lee Joseph L. Lee Willoughby Cleveland Leonard B. Rodgers Ethel B. Rodgers William Lake Euclid Village Baptist Church Ruth Lee Claude Graham Laurence Rodgers Summersville Geraldine Jordan Earl Jordan City Mrs. Rodgers Washington Street

Clerks Attend Regional Convention. Judge McClintic Heads North

Personal notes show Malcolm Hix circuit clerk Paul E Wehrle and Mrs Pearle E Poteet county clerk attending a three day convention of court commissioners county and circuit clerks at Morgantown and returning Saturday Federal Judge George W McClintic left Tuesday for Asheville NC to attend the annual convention of judges of the fourth district

Malcolm Hix Paul E. Wehrle Pearle E. Poteet Morgantown George W. McClintic Asheville, N. C Fourth District

Howard Family Plans Weekend Trip to Hickory Lodge

Mr and Mrs Charles F Howard and their son Master Charles Howard Jr will travel tomorrow to Hickory Lodge near Hot Springs Virginia for a weekend visit Master Howard will stay two weeks.

Charles F. Howard Master Charles Howard, Jr Irvin L. Murray Clifford Bradley Hickory

West Virginia student to attend Ohio Wesleyan commencement

Mr John N Goshorn a law student at West Virginia university will leave today for Delaware Ohio where he will attend commencement exercises at Ohio Wesleyan university where he graduated two years ago.

John N. Goshorn West Virginia University Delaware, O Ohio Wesleyan University

Miss Ann Koontz to spend summer at Camp Alleghany

Miss Ann Koontz daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur B Koontz of South Hills will leave in late June for Camp Alleghany in Greenbrier county where she will spend the summer.

Ann Koontz Arthur B. Koontz South Hills Camp Alleghany Greenbrier County

Mendeloffs Return From East Trip

Dr and Mrs M I Mendeloff returned from a trip to Philadelphia and New York City. Mrs Paul E Weiberg of Columbus Ohio is visiting her aunt Mrs Robert Ruddell of Querrier Street.

M. I. Mendeloff Philadelphia New York City Paul E. Weiberg Columbus, C Robert Ruddell Querrier Street

Ward family to attend Wharton graduation exercises

Mr and Mrs Oliver Ward of Quarrier street will travel to Philadelphia Pa to attend graduation exercises at the Wharton School of Finance Their son Oliver Ward Jr is a member of the graduating class.

Oliver Ward Quarrier Street Philadelphia Wharton School of Finance Oliver Ward, Jr

Mr W A Shepard to Visit Kanawha Hotel Guest

Mr W A Shepard of Cleveland Ohio arrives today for a business visit and will stay as a guest at the Kanawha hotel.

W. A. Shepard Cleveland, O Kanawha Hotel

Rodgers Visit From Cleveland O Arrives Here

Mr and Mrs Leonard B Rodgers of Cleveland Ohio are visiting relatives in this area during a short stay.

Leonard B. Rodgers Cleveland, O

Mr. Leslie Sydnor and Mr. George Carver Jr Leave Saturday

Mr. Leslie Sydnor and Mr. George Carver Jr prepare to depart on Saturday for a trip noted in local society circles. The departure is described as routine with plans unlisted, reflecting a quiet community notice.

Leslie Sydnor George Carver, Jr

Hitler to Attend Virginia Military Institute Anniversary

Hitler described as clean cut will attend the hundredth anniversary celebration at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Polly Brown, granddaughter of Mrs Morris, is in the graduating class. Mrs Morris will visit again later this month with Mrs Boyd in Sweet Briar.

Lexington Virginia Military Institute Sweet Briar College Morris Polly Brown

Oak Hill Garden Club Flower Show Judges Visit

Mrs Arthur Osborne Mrs Her bert Kyle and Mrs John Lee spent Tuesday in Oak Hill judging the flower show at City Hall under the Oak Hill Garden club auspices. They were entertained at the home of Mrs Paul Nichol club president.

Arthur Osborne Herbert Kyle John Lee Oak Hill City Hall

Miss Ruth Kyle and Alberta Donnally Return From Ronceverte

Miss Ruth Kyle and Miss Alberta Pearl Donnally are due back Saturday from Ronceverte where they visited friends.

Ruth Kyle Alberta Pearl Donnally Ronceverte

Goughnour Family Plans York and New York City Visit

Mr and Mrs A A Goughnour and their children of Bridge Road will leave Saturday for York Pennsylvania to visit his parents Charles and Mrs Goughnour. They will stay two weeks and then travel to New York City before returning home.

A. A. Goughnour Bridge Road York Charles Goughnour New York City

Mrs Flournoy to Visit Boyd Family in Lexington

Mrs William Cabell Flournoy of Lexington Virginia will arrive Friday to visit her brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs Andrew H Boyd of Virginia Street.

William Cabell Flournoy Lexington Andrew H. Boyd Virginia Street

Stout Family Visit in Florida and Piedmont

Mr and Mrs C W Stout of Deland Fla visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs T L Stout on Piedmont Road Florida reporters note the family gathering and extended kinship in a brief society item.

C. W. Stout Delarid, Fla Mrs T. L. Stout Piedmont Road

Knight Family Guests Arrive for Wedding Week in Virginia

Miss Lillian Knight and relatives from Martinsville and Front Royal arrive to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Knight in Bridge Road and attend the wedding of Mr. William Edgar Knight and Miss Josephine Fisher on Saturday in a Martinsville area event.

Lillian Knight FE. H. Knight Harrell Knight Martinsville Frederick Knight Front Royal Henry E. Knight Bridge Road William Edgar Knight Josephine Fisher

Two Colo Women Visit Family Before Sweet Briar Graduation

Mrs. Annie D Morris of Denver and her granddaughter Miss Anne D Whitaker of Fort Collins arrive Saturday for a brief visit with Mrs. Morris sister Mrs Andrew H Boyd before traveling to Sweet Briar Virginia for graduation exercises at the college.

Annie D. Morris Denver Colo Anne D. Whitaker Fort Collins Morris Andrew H. Boyd Sweet Briar, Va

Mr George H Moore Visits Sister in Montana

Mr George H Moore of South Ruffner is spending two weeks with his sister Mrs Clarence Linn on the B Four ranch in Montana.

George H. Moore South Ruffner Clarence Linn Montana

Chesleys Return From Baltimore Visit

Mr and Mrs C W Chesley plan to return Saturday after a 10 day visit in Baltimore Maryland announcing their trip and travel plans.

Mrs. C. W. Chesley Baltimore, Md

Miss Phoebe Skillman to spend summer with Skillmans

Miss Phoebe Skillman, Mary Baldwin college student in Staunton, Virginia, will arrive Saturday to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Skillman.

Phoebe Skillman Mary Baldwin College Staunton, Va R. J. Skillman Virginia Street

Baer Family Attends Farewell Party Before Caribbean Cruise

Mr and Mrs Frank A Baer and their sons Master Benjamin and Frank Baer Jr returned from New York City where they attended a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Nicholas Scharff of St Louis Mo who sailed Friday on the S S Santa Paula for a Caribbean cruise Mrs Scharff is the former Miss Henrietta Baer daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Baer of this city

Frank A. Baer Benjamin and Frank Baer, Jr New York City Nicholas Scharff, I St. Louis S.S. Santa Paula

Miss Helen Feiss Visits Nellie Morgan in Elmwood

Miss Helen Feiss of New Martinsville arrived yesterday to visit Miss Nellie Margaret Morgan residing on Elmwood Avenue.

Helen Feiss New Martinsville Nellie Margaret Morgan Elmwood Avenue

Birthday Party Honors Two Children in Grant Street

Mrs. Marvin Ash and Mrs. W. H. Harper hosted a party Tuesday on Grant Street for the third birthday anniversaries of Miss Sue Frances Thayer and Master Edward Lee Ash. Assistants were Mesdames E. R. Thayer J. P. Kidwell Patrick White and John Sutton. Guests included Misses Nancy Jane Sutton Martha Eloise Morgan Joan Embleton Ella May White Charlotte Moses Patsy Ruth Caldwell and Shirley Jean Thayer.

Marvin Ash W. H. Harper Grant Street Sue Frances Thayer Edward Lee Ash E. R. Thayer J. P. Kidwell Patrick White John Sutton Nancy Jane Sutton Martha and Eloise Morgan Joan Embleton Ella May White Charlotte Moses Patsy Ruth Caldwell Shirley Jean Thayer

J Carl Davises Tender Party

Mr and Mrs J Carl Davis hosted a birthday party at their Fourth Avenue home for their son James Attendees included Ruth Harper Ida Sloan Virginia Burdette Mary Wallace Annabell Rice Bessie Davis Wilma Lura Dorothy Burdette William Smith Robert Lipscomb George Price Abie Hager Robert Epperly Dana Burdette Leonard Harris Lewis Withrow Harry Turner A J Coleman and Mrs Frank Paige

J. Carl Davis Fourth Avenue James Ruth Harper Ida Sloan Virginia Burdette Mary Wallace Annabell Rice Bessie Davis Wilma Lura Dorothy Burdette Messrs William Smith Robert Lipscomb George Price Abie Hager Robert Epperly Dana Burdette Leonard Harris Lewis Withrow Harry Turner A. J. Coleman Frank Paige

Hollins Alumnae Garden Party in Charleston

Hollins college alumnae in Charleston host a garden party at 5 p m Saturday at Mrs E L Van Kirk 5318 Virginia Avenue Kanawha City honoring Charleston girls studying at the college. Guests include Misses Barbara Spruce Elizabeth Steckle Virginia Alice Thomas Phyllis Anne Holt Mary Carver Reed Mildred Cox and Peggy Vivian King.

Hollins College Charleston E. L. van Kirk Virginia Avenue Kanawha City Barbara Spruce Elizabeth Steckle Virginia Alice Thomas Phyllis Anne Holt Mary Carver Reed Mildred Cox Peggy Vivian King

Assistant Librarian Judges Flower Show

Miss Elizabeth Quarrier an assistant librarian and accredited judge awarded honorable mention to Mrs Robert Hyde in Shawnee Garden club flower arrangements held at Mrs George F E Sutherlands home Kenneth Pratt took second and Mrs John T Collins third with C M Hawkins and Loyd Wildman also honored. Club meetings are suspended until September with attendees listed.

Elizabeth Quarrier Robert Hyde Shawnee Garden Club George FE. Sutherland Kenneth Pratt John T. Collins C. M. Hawkins Loyd Wildman Mesdames S. IL. Bivens W. F. Conway W. W. Goldsmith George H. Moore David Martin Harvey McMillan Talmage Nichols Paul Revercomb G. M. Walsh E. D. Yewell Roger Young

London Heights Garden Club Plans Pleas For Next Year

The London Heights Garden club met yesterday morning at Mrs. Thomas B. Jackson's home to discuss plans for the coming year. Attendees included Mesdames Savage Bolden Dickinson Adams Calder Kay Staff Venable Wilson Bond Kennedy McCoy Porter Prins Rand Shellenberger and Miss Elizabeth Kelly.

London Heights Garden Club Thomas B. Jackson William Savage William S. Bolden John L. Dickinson C. R. Adams W. B. Calder John F. Kay Charles Staff Richard Venable A. A. Wilson Marshall Bond D. C. Kennedy C. D. McCoy G. C. Porter Peter Prins Charles Rand H. C. Shellenberger Elizabeth Kelly

Weiner Roast Held at Los Amigos Chaperoned by Lanham

A weiner roast was held Monday night at Littlepage bottom with Mrs H L Lanham and Miss Lakie Young as chaperones. Attendees included Hazel Rawson Beatrice Lorraine Mary Ann Fisher Velma Lee Fowler Alice Lanham Frances Smith Frances Rose Helen Lee Hill James Whittington Lemmie Whittington Norwood Thaxton Norman Atkins Tracy Atkins David Clemmins and Arthur Lanham.

H. L. Lanham Lakie Young Los Amigos’ Weiner Littlepage Bottom Hazel Rawson Beatrice Lorraine Mary Ann Fisher Velma Lee Fowler Alice Lanham Frances Smith Frances Rose Helen Lee Hill Messrs. James Lemmie Whittington Norwood Thaxton Norman Tracy Atkins David Clemmins Arthur Lanham

Charlestonians Enter Ninth Huntington Show This Week

Charleston entries for the ninth Huntington Junior League horse show include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Scholz and several local residents. The event opens at 7 30 tonight on Route 60 near Barboursville and runs through Saturday with model classes today and trophy presentations at 8 pm. Cash awards totaling 3500 plus trophies for best tack, tack room, and mascot are planned alongside social events for exhibitors and league members.

Charleston The Huntington Junior League Carl Scholz W. E. Clark Katherine Ann Nelle Lynn Brooks Charles A. Cabell D. H. Morton James Campbell Charles Cabel Brooks Earl Mullineaux Barboursville Jane Taylor Henry Lakin Ducker Richard van Zandt Walter Brown Howard Meek Ely Hite Guvan Country Club League Richard Galigher Harry Keeler Luther O. Griffith Janet Hatch Sylvia Zeller Otho Reese James Gwinn Walker Long Dale Wilson Lloyd Ritter, Jr William Ritter

Breakfast Bridge Held at Woman's Club

Mrs. R. A. Jackson chaired the first in a series of breakfast bridge parties at the Woman's club yesterday morning. The second event will be held June 21. Attendees included Mesdames H. K. Holley F. W. Hix J. C. Fielding Stanley Morris John Derivan Webb Angell J. B. Aicken H. G. Fretwell Victor G. Teders C. C MacDonald Charles Gordon Robert Bell O. V. Engstrom W. Myron Eberly George S. Holmes H. F. Arnett W. E. Mathews R. C. Parks J. A. Bornmann R. A. Welsh C. M. Mohl William Vos-Koetter Stanley Freeman C. E. Campbell R. A. Jackson and Miss Jane Hol ley.

R. A. Jackson Woman’s Club Mesdames H. K. Holley F. W. Hix J. C. Fielding Stanley Morris John Derivan Webb Angell J. B. Aicken H. G. Fretwell Victor G. Teders C. C MacDonald Charles Gordon Robert Bell

Mrs Tate Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs Harold Tate was the honored guest at a birthday party given by family and friends in the community. Neighbors and relatives gathered to celebrate a milestone occasion with light refreshments and warm wishes.

Harold Tate

U D C Annual Garden Party Set For Tomorrow

The Charleston chapter No. 151 United Daughters of the Confederacy invites the public to a garden party and silver tea from 3 to 5 pm tomorrow at Mrs. Charles C. Dickinson’s Malden home. Honored guest Lexington, a Lexington VA historian general and author of Side Lights of Southern History, is a sister of Dr. Andrew H. Boyd of Virginia street. Local officers and members will greet and register guests, with arrangements led by Mrs. Julian B. Coghill and Mrs. J. C. Anderson and assist hosts at Maple street Tuesday night.

Charles C. Dickinson Malden Charleston United Daughters of the Confederacy William Cabell Flournoy Lexington Andrew H. Boyd Virginia Street H. Webb Angell Flournoy R. R. Woolf W. E. R. Byrne G. A. Matthews Henry C. Dickinson Angus Gillis Mary Thayer Jones Julian B. Coghill J. C. Anderson

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