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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

4

Brightwell Engaged to Miss Elizabeth English of New Haven

Mr and Mrs James English of 363 Renon street New Haven announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth English to Henry Platt Brightwell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry Platt Brightwell of Edgewood Connecticut Elizabeth attended Mrs Day School New Haven and Farmington and Faire Mount Washington DC She is a Junior League member Brightwell attended Andover and Yale University plans to graduate this month He is an Alpha Delta Phi and Phi Beta Kappa member.

James English Renon Street New Haven Conn Elizabeth English Henry Platt Brightwell, Jr Henry Platt Brightwell Edgewood Mrs. Day Misa Parier Farmington and Fairemount Washington, D.C Mr.Brightwell Andover Yele University Alpha Delta Prt Elhlu

Election Planned for Officers at Garden Club Meeting

Members gathered at Mrs A G Thomas home in Kanawha at ten this morning for the Kanawha Garden Club meeting. Mrs Arthur Osbornes to give a talk on Flower Arrangements.

Iun Garden Club Mra A. G. Thomas Kanawha Atters Arthur Osborne

Syrian American Ball Hosts Eli Namay Brother Honor

Shyman Namay hosted a Sunday evening party at the Syrian American ball in honor of Eli Namay. Attendees included numerous Namay and Haddad family members plus out of town guests Eva Abraham of LaCrosse Wisconsin and Mary Frances Woddad of Madison Wisconsin.

Shyman Namay Eli Namay George Damex Nassitt George Haddad Nader Casais Josephine Casais Roseline Coasts J. Simons Rachel Skat Amelia Skatt Natto Farris Felexa Skatt Ming Jonnie Skatt Alice Skatt Elizabeth Skatt Misa Ida Mosca Natto Damous Netra Mosca Misa Karma Barhome Bliss Adele Lewis Edna Lewis Misa Eva Mansour Rose Mansour Mizy Oiza Howard Ammaling Howard Bisa Moseline Howard Lau Isa Habib Edna Selym Madeline Bsharah George Lewis Joseph Lewin Jamea Salym James Thabet Thomas Ells Far= risetry Philip Skall Edward Daharah Icer Nicholes Gee Cassis George Habib George Brack Michael Habit Michael Damus John Damus Moses Shall L. B. Corey Shikaly Carey Philin Corey Eva Abraham LaCrosse Wis Mary Frances Woddad Madison

Birthday Party Honors Bennetts Birthday Party Honors Bennetts-A surprise birthday party was given Saturday In honor of Mr. Josephine Bennett and her son, Master Carl Bennett.

A surprise birthday gathering honored Josephine Bennett and her son Carl Bennett this Saturday. Attendees included H Hughes and family from Whitesville, Kyle and family, Jack and William Bennett from Spring Mr, and Misses Hughes Bennett Gillis Snodgrass Gillispie and others, with several listed as guests.

Josephine Bennett Carl Bennett H. Hughes Helen Hughes Atheling Hughes Catherine Hughes Wanda June Hughes Whitesville Kyle Bennett Jack Bennett William Bennett Spring Tra Roy Pareanna Pora Olcott Frankie Bennett Doris Bennett Kirs Howery Gilliske Tra Snodgrass Eorge Gillispie

St Martha's Guild Meeting Postponed After Luncheon Plan

St Martha's Guild of St John Episcopal church planned a luncheon at Sterrett's bungalow on Malden road but the event was postponed. Members met yesterday morning at the chairman's Kanawha home with Mrs E A Davin presiding and Mrs Julian Bouchelic serving as co-chairman.

Sterrett’s Malden Road St. Martha's Guild St. John's Episcopal Church E. A. Davin Kanawha Julian Bouchelic

Silver Jubilee Mass Planned for Sacred Heart Parish

The silver jubilee of Mother Assumpta and Sister Prudentia will be celebrated with a solemn high mass at nine o clock Thursday at Sacred Heart church followed by benediction and a sermon by Rev Father Ferdinand ta. Visiting sisters from Columbus and Lexington are anticipated and will be guests of St Elizabeth's sisters. Ladies of Sacred Heart parish will host a banquet Thursday noon in their honor.

Mother Assumpta Prudentia Sacred Heart Church Ferdinand Ta Abserv Columbus Lexington St. Elzabeth Ladies of Sacred Heart Parish

Church Circles Set Meetings at Various Homes

First Methodist Episcopal church announces circle meetings for Thursday afternoon and evening. Circle No 4 to meet at 2:00 at Mrs O J Williams 1558 Dixie Street with Mrs M H Hix assistant hostess. Circle No 7 to meet at 2:00 at Mrs B D Tedts Franklin avenue. Circle No 3 to meet Thursday at Mrs L H Samples Bigley avenue. Circle No 2 to meet 8:00 this evening at Mrs R B Payne Delaware avenue. Circle No 6 to meet 2:30 Thursday at Mrs F L El Greter Motiescard apartments. Circle No 8 to meet 2:00 Thursday at Mrs G Tucker Hawthorne drive.

First Methodist Episcopal Church South Bowlsing O. J. Williams Dixie Street M. H. Hix B. F. Pulliam B. D. Tedts Franklin Avenue W. A. Radford L. H. Samples Bigley Avenue al Foreman RB. Payne Delaware Avenue J. St. Fuller

Mrs. Frits Gramm Is Guild Hostess

St. Catherine's guild of St. John's Episcopal church met yesterday at Mrs. Fritz Gramm's home on Brore avenue. Attendees included Mrs. Abney Payne, Mrs. Samuel Stewart, Mrs. Clarence Cabell, Mrs. Margaret Davis, Mrs. J. J. Warwick, Mrs. Anna Abbott, Mrs. James Imboden, Mrs. H. W. Knight, Mrs. Charles Greene, Mrs. T. Ride dick, Mrs. Comyn Lewis, Mrs. Stalge Davis, Mrs. Julius DeGruyter, and Mrs. G. C. Ceruges.

St. Catherine's Guild of St. John's Episcopal Church Fritz Gramm Brore Avene Abney Payne Samuel Stewart Clarence Cabell Marsgaret Davis J. J. Warwick Anna Abbott James Imboden H. W. Knight Charles Greene TJ. Ridedick Comyn Lewis Stalge

Martina Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frederick P More Un as Reed entertained informally Saturday at their home celebrating their third wedding anniversary Guests Were Mr and Mrs Joseph Henson Mr and Mrs J C Singer Miss Opal Tucker Mr Samuel Tay lor Mr Robert Martin and Master Frederick Martin.

Frederick P. More Reed Joseph Henson J. C. Singer Opal Tucker Samuel Taylor Robert Martin Frederick Martin

Miss Silverstein and Mr Moskovitz Wed In Kanawha Street Home

The marriage of Miss Tressa Silverstein to Mr Martin Paul Moskovitz of Philadelphia was held at 11:30 this morning at the bride's parents home in Kanawha street. Rev Ariel Goldburg performed the ceremony. A breakfast followed at the Daniel Boone hotel with family members present. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson and others from Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Tressa Silverstein Martin Paul Moskovitz Philadelphia A. B. Silverstein Kanawha Street Ariel Goldburg Daniel Boone Paul Johnson David Lawe Louis Maoskovitz Sadie Marks Stanley Berg Misa Silverstein Maskovitz Southmear Country Club Harry Silverstein Kanawha Hotel Mr. Muskovite Atlantic City

St Marys Guild Holds Meeting at Lee Street Home

The St Marys Guild of St John s Episcopal Church met yesterday at Carrie Keeney s home on Lee street. Attending were Virginia Cork chairwoman and members including Miss Cork Mrs T C Hall Mrs W G Hubbard Mrs J Edgar Johnson H B Lewis Mrs Charles Lives Mrs Quincy Smith and Mrs T C Harwick.

St. Mary's Guild St. John's Episcopal Church BR. &. Spilman Virginia Cork Carrie Keeney Lee Street Miss Cork T. C. Hall W. G. Hubbard J. Edgar Johnson H. B. Lewis Charles Lives Quincy Smith T. C. Harwick

Anniversary Celebration for Miss Reva M Morris

Miss Reva Marie Morris marks her eleventh blethany anniversary hosted by Mrs Waltman Morris at Lock Six Road. Guests include Miss Jean Davidson Miss Lilly Griffith Miss Pauline Ward Miss Frances Shank Miss Dean Marie Pincadey and other attendees.

Reva Marie Morris Waltman Morris Lock Six Road QO. White Jean Davidson Lilly Griffith Pauline Ward Frances Shank Dean Marie Pincadey Nellie Lee McCormick Kathleen French Benjamin Noble Earl Julian Wiliam Bertenewald Ramie Morris Edward Lee Morris

Personal Notes From City And University Newsroom

Personal notes list residents and visitors in Morgantown and Charleston. Dr A Shawkey and Mrs Shawkey attend West Virginia University commencement in Morgantown. Miss Herscher returns from Wells College in Aurora North Carolina. Elizabeth Chesley visits Baltimore relatives while Chesley cousins visit Kanawha Street. Nancy Shepherd returns from Harris school in Miami Florida. Margaret Cannaday returns to Asheville after time with Dr John Cannaday. Toast night plans noted for Dr John Cannaday and wife following White Sulphur Springs trip. Additional items to be found on page 3.

A. Shawkey Shawkey Eloise Shawkey Morgantown West Virginia University W. D. Lloyd Margaret Cannaday Asheville N.C John Cannaday Canenady White Sulphur Springs

Martha Adarce Wilson wed Captain John McCanthay Wilson

Mrs Hugh Logan Rose announces the marriage of her daughter Martha Adarce to Captain John McCanthay Wilson on Saturday June eighth in Anchorare Kentucky. Enclosed cards say at home after September fifteenth Lyndon Kentucky. The couple arrived in Charleston yesterday and stay with Captain Wilsons parents on Virginia Street.

Charles+ton Hugh Logan Rose Martha Adarce John McCanthay Wilson Anchorare Kentucky Lyndon Mrs. Wilson Charleston Capt. Wilson W. E. Wilson Virginia Street

Ariston Club Sponsors Reser Band Dance

The Ariston Club will sponsor a dance featuring Harry Reser and his Cliquot Club Exkimos this Saturday evening under the club’s auspices. Reser’s orchestra includes a vocalist and novelty entertainer. Ariston officers include W. G. Stuart as president and J. W. Rogers as secretary with several directors and committee chairs listed.

Harry Reser Cliquot Club Exkimos Ariston Are Mary Reser Orchestre Inc Talnerse Ariston Club W. G. Stuart J. W.rogers Dow C. Careiver C. H. Talley W. W. O'Dell Robert Nolter Louis Midence J. W. Rogers Ucker F. Lb. van Wyck

Harrises Honor Mrs McCormick Shower in Gardner Street

Mrs. Leonard W. Harris and Mrs. Leah Harels hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at their Gardner Street home in honor of Mrs. James McCormick. A long list of guests included Mrs. Bertha Dunbar and many other local ladies.

Leonard W. Harris Leah Harels Gardner Street James McCormick Bertha Dunbar Samuel ,Cleek Mc. Paul Harry Williams Frank Bennett Alfred Ox Woodrow Pyl Ham Smoulder Jessie Thomas Denver Pruett Jessie Ellis Mararet Cain Samick Lynn Sdoran Williams Louise Dunbar

Epworth League Banquet in Charleston District

The Epworth League held a banquet Tuesday at Humphries Memorial church with Rev. Glen W. Stewart of Barboursville as master of ceremonies. Californians provided music. guests included the Reverends Glyen Dorsey Williams Pearson and many local attendees.

Pronle Epworth League of Charleston Humphries Memorial Church Glen W. Stewart Barboursville W. M. Glyen G. H. Dorsey O. F. Willams J. W. Pearson H. O. Fast Robert Barton Bernard Miller Elridee Burford Robert Burnside Frank Herndl John Dodd Robert Moore William Forlesong Robert Fisher Robert Javing Dwight Fast Richard Eggleton Wilfred Spencer Bayes Rupe Nicholas Walker Eugene Darby Oscar Darby William Albert Rust LeRoy Edwards Smith Frank Tally Talmadge Mallory

Pickering Family Hosts Informal Kanawha Gathering

Mr and Mrs Stina Pickering entertained Sunday at their Kanawha home for guest Samuel Bernart of Darien Conn A varied group attended including J D Altizer Dickinson Jr Heeishnahanne S Ohley Bjarne Larson Nathan Pattenbarger Cornelius Vandenberg Dudley Morrison NYC Helen Mathews William Ohley Charles Stuart John Martin Henry Lewis and R Aliizer.

Stina Pickering Kanawha Sheet Samuel Bernart Darien Dudley Morrison New York City Helen Mathews William Ohley Charles Stuart John Maretin Henry Lewis R. Aliizer

Edgewood Hosts Kanada Club in Ladies Golf Day

Members of the Kanawha country club women’s golf team will visit Edgewood country club for a match play followed by a luncheon at one o’clock in the afternoon. The event marks a friendly exchange between the two regional women’s golf clubs.

Kanawha Country Club Edgewood Edgewood Country Club

Wyckoff Guests Entertained At Kanawha Hotel Luncheon

Miss Nancy Ray of Richmond Virginia Miss Helen McDonough of New Britain Connecticut Miss Geraldine Gallagher of Nashville Tennessee and Miss Maney Powell of St Louis Missouri were guests of honor at an informal luncheon given by Miss Dorothy Harrah at the Kanawha hotel.

Nancy Ray Richmond Helen McDonough New Britain Conn Geraldine Gallagher Nashville Tenn Maney Powell St. Louis Darla Wyckoff Dorothy Harrah Kanawha Hotel Florerice Watson Louise Sweeney Miss Watson Virginia Street Miss Wyckoff Miss Ray McDonough Galelagher Mia William Tuckwhler Mary Frances Hit Ruth Edmunds Harriet Edmunds Elizabeth Young Mary Macon Betty Preston Elizabeth Morton Mary Fuller Sally Clarkson Katherine Clarkson Katherine Guthrie Mary Elizabeth Mazon Charlotte Reed Frances Reed Eleanor Davis Althea Robinson Dorothy Wammer Janet Watson Mildred Shuker Frances Rice Miax Frances Rice The Tally-Ho

Miss McClure Bridge Honor Guest Event

Miss Mary Virginia Slack hosted a bridge evening at Maple Terrace in honor of Miss Phebe McClure. Preparations were noted for the marriage of Miss McClure to Mr Edward J MacAndrews II, set for Friday at Sacred Heart rectory, with a luncheon party of several women attendees.

Mary Virginia Slack Bridge Maple Terrace Phebe McClure McClure Edward J. MacAndrews II Sacred Heart Rectory William Mattesheard Eugene Smith Edward Hutchinson Ouls Smith Frank Tyree Willliam Singer Carl McAndrews Elizabeth Ford Ann Carlson Mildred Nicholson Wilmot Hill

I Miss Dolmie Dent Mr. Lore's Bride

Dolmie Dent wed Clarence Lore at seven oclock Saturday evening at the Dent home in Spring Hill The Rev Franc Robertson officiated A wedding supper followed with Spring flowers on the table Attending were W A Lore and spouse Gu a Mallory M E Lore Edgar Lore Elmer Reed Genevieve Kinder Fay Lore Warner Lore Eversett Lore Roy Powell and many young Lor es including Dallas Carl Mallory Donald Mallory James Reed Marvin Far Lore and Radford Lore

Dolmie Dent Clarence Lore Earl Dent Franc Robertson W. A. Lore Gua Mallory M. E. Lore

Quota Club to Host Benefit Bridge Party Tonight

The Quota club plans a benefit bridge party this evening at the Appalachian clubrooms in Virginia street. Miss Margaret Garaes serves as chairman.

Quota Club Appalachian Virginia Street Margaret Garaes

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. P. Brightwell, Jr Connecticutamily Bennetts St. Marthas Diamond Ice & Coal Co Sacred Heart Frits Gramm Martina Miss Silverstein Mr. Moskovitz St. Mary’s Guild Reva M. Morris Mary Frances Bernard LaSalle Apartments McMillan Hospital Elizabeth “Chesley Baltimore, Ma An Chesley South Kanawha Street Misa Betty ‘Herscher J. W. Herscher Kanawha Sireet Aurora, N Wells College Nancy Shepherd H. F. Shepherd Ioan Rogers Spring Hill Chillicothe Such & JO B.O Carella Woman's Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Department of West Virginia Wheeling C.J. Turley Clara McGloin H.R. Brome Wilson Harrises McCormick Epworth League Pickerings Sipa Kaa Ation, Ine Sem Roane ST Delaware Ave Lincoln School Kanada Wyckoff Miss McClure Mr. Lore’s Robertson Smet Leadens Peterman NPE
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