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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1948

Page

8

Fete Planned for Joan Lawrence Bride Elect

Charleston guests will honor Miss Joan Lawrence at a miscellaneous shower and buffet supper hosted by Mrs. Joseph Bierer and Miss Joanne Bierer at their South Charleston home. Attending will include F E Lawrence Marvin Titus Leo Huskey Charles Dement Homer Meyers Carl Dotson Anderson Boggs and others.

Joan Lawrence Robert Titus Joseph Bierer Joanne Bierer South Charleston Mesdames F. E. Lawrence Marvin S. Titus Leo Huskey Charles Dement Homer Meyers Carl Dotson Anderson Boggs Charles Taylor Everette Lore Conley Bowyer Dolores Dotson Sybil Lawrence Joanne Lore Ramona Meyers Sue Taylor Jane Duff Martha Davis Florence Bowyer Joan Rush Mary Ellen Boggs Marvin S. Titua R. E. Lawrence South Charleston RE. Lawrence, Jr

Hattie L Paulding Weds Howard K Nunley in Montgomery

Miss Hattie Lee Paulding married Howard K. Nunley at the First Presbyterian church in Montgomery with blue and green altar decor. The bride wore white satin with lace and a fingertip veil, maid of honor Geraldine Hastings wore aqua, and several bridesmaids wore yellow. The reception followed at the Montgomery Woman's club with out of town guests from Lexington and Hazard. Both title and body note the couple's families, schooling, and upcoming residence in Montgomery after a southern wedding trip.

First Presbyterian Church Montgomery Hattie Lee Paulding Howard K. Nunley P. J. Paulding Alvert Nunley Byron W. John Dennis Brown A. K. Batley Geraldine Hastings H. L. Jackson Faul Matheny Ileen Knox Misa Mary Lou Ferrell James A. Nunley Messrs Dent Holliday George Vickers Duane Miller Robert Epperly Harold McIntosh R. M. Holliday Ryder Strong Dent’ Holliday Hazard Nunley Ava Prad- Wales Montgomery High School West Virginia Institute of Technology Delta Theta Pi Sorority Alpha-Psi Omega Dramatic’ Fraternity

Marianne Willard to Be Entertained at Friday Bridge Party

Mrs. BR, KB. Kengmenn will host a bridge party at her Lee Street home Friday evening as a courtesy to Marianne Willard who will wed June 18 to Harry Scott Barr Jr of Winfield. Invitations go to Mesdamen G. Paul Londeree, Robert S. Barr, A. W. Thompson, Mabel Cutis Herndon, Paul Clendenen, Elvise Woodall, and Dorothy Lea Moore.

Kengmenn Lee St Marianne Willard Harry Scott Barr, Jr Winfield Mesdamen G. Paul Londeree Robert S. Barr A. W. Thompson Mabel Cutis Herndon Paul Clendenen Elvise Woodall Dorothy Lea Moore

Luncheon Planned By Mrs Meadows for Beckley Bride

Mrs Clarence Watson Meadows will host a luncheon at the executive mansion this afternoon as a compliment to Miss Sarah Riley Hunt of Beckley who will wed June 19 to Mr Roy Cunningham of Ludlow Kentucky. Guests include numerous Beckley ladies and friends, with attendees from Fayetteville Bluefield and San Luis Obispo California.

Clarence Watson Meadows Executive Mansion Sarah Riley Hunt Beckley Roy Oscar Sellars Bryce Rucer Mary Hornbrook Barbara Payne Judith Jackson TomMie Jeannette Ballengee Virginia Weston Minter Ruth la Few Annabelle Laing Phoebe Bledsoe Peggy Weeks Polly Joe McCulloch Lucy Sue Bowers H. T. Johnson Martha Gaines Fayetteville Anna May Foresman Bluefield Beth Treadgold San Luig Obispo Cal Mary Helen Shawhan Meadows Paisers

Brawley Named President of Charleston Lions Club

Harry M. Brawley was named president of the Charleston Lions club at the annual business meeting, succeeding Edwin B. Hutchinson. Other officers named include Dr. A. C. Blackwell as vice president and Sem Galperin as treasurer, with a slate of board members listed.

Harry M. Brawley Charleston Lions Club Edwin B. Hutchinson Yeaterday Moon A. C Blackwell Sem Galperin V. J. MacFadden A. G. Trentgold Eugene M. Austin Carl Bohnert L. K. Lowenstein L. Wd. Stoakely H. B. Grace

Pritt Bradley Marriage Held at Christ Church

The marriage of Misa Helen Bradley daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bradley Peytona to Mr Herman Pritt Jr occurred Friday night at Christ Church Methodist with Rev Joseph C Hoffman officiating. Bride wore a white crepe frock and illusion veil, carried a white Bible with orchids. Best man was Mr Jack Webb and ushers included Kenneth Bradley Jr and Paul Persons. A reception followed in the church parlor. The couple planned a honeymoon at Virginia Beach and will reside at 1312 1 2 Grant St upon return.

K. G. Hesaley G. ©. Denter William Schrader, Jr Main St Celeste Virginia Besch Donald L. Besch Columbus Kathryn Schrader Besch Robert Gill Heasley Guy Hessley Clay J. B. Overmyer Russell Cobb Mir Dent Cincinnnnati Maple St Spring Hill Christ Church Methodist Misa Helen Bradley Kenneth Bradley Peytona Herman Pritt, Jr Mt. Tyler Joseph C. Hoffman C. C. Greybill Lens Bradley Jack Webb Kenneth Bradley, Jr Paul Persons Ughera Betty Pritt Dorothy Webb Kay King Margaret, Buckslew Betty Vealey

Notable Local Guests and Travel Plans Across the Region

Personal notes list residents visiting relatives and attending events from Zurich to Virginia Beach. Many travelers depart for Princeton University, Denison University graduation, and Virginia Military Institute finals, while others visit Washington, Huntington, and Atlantic City.

James Capot Zurich Switzerland Daniel Boone Caroline Staunton Hill Killiecrankie South Hills J. William Hubbard, Jr Kanawha Blvd Robert Abbott Fayetteville Law University of Virginia Virginia Beach Madonna Riley Jesse E. Riley Quarrier St Denison University Granville Robert W. Lawson Stonewall Dr Lawson South Boston Ruth Adkins Maple Rd Jane Harrington Chico Av Bluefield George Mendenhall Thomas L. Horn Lookout Montague Blandon Virginia St Beverley Broun Mise Beverley Brouin Bridge Rover Huntington Walter S. Hallanan Betty Hallanan Kanawhe Blvd Washington DE. C J. E. Barnes Ruth Barnes John ‘Barnes St. Louis Frederick Barnes Garden City Oscar Nelson Morlunda Lewisburg Anna Marie Nelson Charles T. Jones Saturdaay Kenneth W. French Panama George S. Bopp Decatur, Hil French W. L. French Mariana St Benjamin Caplan Dixie St Charleston General Hospital Henry P. Cannon Pittsburgh Thomas Stephens Port Arthur Tex W. 3. Brandenburg Randolph St Virginia Atlantic City Edna Taylor Martz H. B. Martz Lance

Machine Kicks Back Injures Worker at Colliery

Edward Massey of Shrewsbury a two year employee of the Kelleys Creek Colliery Co was admitted to Charleston General hospital at 2 30 p m yesterday after a mine accident. Attendants said he suffered an injured left ankle when a machine on which he was working kicked back and struck him.

Edward Massey Shrewsbury Kelleys Creek Charleston General Hospital

Birthday dinner for Mr. Truman in Kincaid

Mrs. F. C. Truman hosted a Sunday dinner in Kincaid for her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Truman Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Knotts Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goodman and Mesdames Esther.

F. C. Truman Kincaid Russell Truman Ralph Knotts Clarence Goodman

Margaret Miller to Marry Robert Lytle Robertson

Huntington announces the betrothal of Miss Margaret Rosemary Miller to Mr. Robert Lytle Robertson of Murfreesboro Tennessee. The couple plans an early fall wedding at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Huntington with Dr. Maurice Trimmer officiating.

William HH. Hogeland, Jr Robert FE. Eschan, Jr Washington St Yeaterday St. Louis Eschan Wash William Carey Miller Offington Lee University Huntington Margaret Rosemary Miller Robert Lytle Robertson Thomas Austin Robertson Murfreesboro Tenn Baptist Church Maurice Trimmer Miss Miller Huntington High School Marshall College Madrigal

Prichard-Cornett Nuptials Held at Cross Lanes

Lena Frances Cornett became Mrs John D Prichard in a May 28 ceremony at the Lilly home in Cross Lanes officiated by Rev Hobson Fisher. The bride wore a gray suit with white prayerbook bouquet as attendants Elizabeth Ann Cash and Rudolph Carney assisted. The couple plans to reside in Dunbar after he, a Navy veteran and Groves Co. employee, and she, Ratnelle high school alum, wed.

Coy G. Lilly Cross Lanes Lena Frances Cornett J. W. Withrow John D. Prichard Eva Beard Virginia St Hobson Fisher Elizabeth Ann Cash Rudolph ©. Carney Betty Casto Phil Mazzella Prichard Ratnelle High School Stonewall Jackson High School Navy Frank T. Groves Co Dunbar

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