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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

2

Miss Mary Jane Whitehouse Weds Mr. R. E. Monahan

Miss Mary Jane Whitehouse daughter of Mrs J F Whitehouse and the late J F Whitehouse will marry Regis E Monahan son of Mr and Mrs F S Monahan at Sacred Heart Church at 7 this morning Father Joseph William will preside The ceremony will feature a palm and fern sanctuary and floral decorations with music by Dr Cecil Adams Louise Kenna Henderson and selections from Wagner Lohengrin and Mendelssohn Wedding attire includes a white cerftone frock with blue braid and white accessories The couple will wed with a breakfast at Chimney Corner then reside in the city

Mary Jane Whitehouse J. F. Whitehouse Lea Street J. F Regis E. Monahan F.S. Monahan West Washington Street Joseph William Sacred Heart Church Cecil Adams Schubert Louise Kenna Henderson Mendelssohn Gertrude Donovan Donor Eleanor Thomas Monahan Port Byron Mich Chimney Corner Immediste Lawrence Monshan Charles Smith Bavarley Monahan Port Huron John Beach Korain Monshan

Mr Hendricks Honored With Farewell Party

Mr. and dirs. J. E. Hendricks held a farewell party at their Sharon home for their son J. E. Hendricks Jr after he enlisted in the U S navy and will be stationed at Newport News Virginia. Guests included Mesdames Ellis Richmond Dons Tawney Alice Stone Louise Hendricks and others with numerous relatives in attendance.

Dirs J. E. Hendricks Sharon J. E. Hendricks, Jr U.S. Navy Newport News Mesdames Ellis Richmond Dons Tawney Alice Stone Louise Hendricks Eva Stump Etta Jean Hamer Dor Say Hednes Goldie Tawney Helen Rose Sadie Riggs Millicent Keeney Agnes Scott Garnet Hendricks Patricia Hendricks Messrs Clarence Pile 1 Clay Wil Hiem Richards Oscar Baughn Harold Wichmond John Riggs Jason McGuire Thomas Lowe Orville Menéricke Tolbert Hendricks

Rice Rupture Service Rep at Kanawha Hotel

Representing William Rice Inc Adams NY will hold sessions at Kanawha Hotel Charleston WV June 15 afternoon and evening and June 16 all day. Free fifteen day trial with no charge unless satisfied. appliance fitted without harsh springs. hours 9 12 2 5 and 7 9 evenings.

William 5. Rice

Miss Frances Raymond Weds Mr Lacarie

Miss Frances Raymond daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Raymond of Morgantown married Thursday to Mr Thomas A Lacaria of this city son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lacarie. The ceremony was read by Father Thomas in Sacred Heart church. Attendants were Misses Jattice Lacaria Mary Lacaria Mary Raymond and Messrs John Attllu John Lacaria and James Raymond. The Lacarias will reside at 910 Young Street.

Frances Raymond Joseph Raymond Morgantown Thomas A. Lacaria Frank Lacarie Father Thomas Sacred Heart Church Jattice Lacaria Mary Lacaria Mary Raymond John Attllu John Lacaria James Raymond Lacaria Young Street

Crowder Family Hosts Surprise Birthday for Fonzo Crowder

Mr and Mrs Crowder held a surprise birthday party Thursday night at their Snow Hill home for their son Fonzo Crowder. Guests included Mr and Mrs H T Sweet Mr and Mrs R Ryan Mesdames Fonzo Crowder Arthur Dean James Kinnisex Ruby Belcher Lester Hawes Opal Dearien Massey Stewart Miss Jane Crowder Miss Christine Gilchrist Messrs Jack Dearken Robert Dearien Henry Ryan Benjamin McCray Robert Moore James Huffman Lindsey Hoy William Snod Imss Norman Price Harold Lawrence Ellison Stewart and William Gilchrist.

Harvey Crowder Snow Hill Fonzo Crowder H. T. Sweet R. Ryan Mesdames Fonzo Crowder Arthur Dean James Kinnisex Ruby Belcher Lester Hawes Opal Dearien Massey Stewart Jane Crowder Christine Gilchrist Messrs Jack Dearken Robert Dearien Henry Ryan Benjamin McCray Robert Moore James Huffman Lindsey Hoy William Snod Imss Norman Price Harold@ Lawrence Ellison Stewart William Guchrist

Mrs Newby Hosts Bridge Party In Montgomery

Mrs. A G Newby hosted a bridge party Tuesday night at her Montgomery home with assistant hostess J Grim. Guests included Mesdames E Martin D B Kraybill C H Martin W H Koes ter Charles H Engelfield T H Coates and many others.

A. G. Newby Montgomery Myre J. Grim Mesdames E Martin D. B. Kraybill C. H. Martin W. H. Koester Charles H. Engelfield T. H. Coates M. W. McGehee M. B. Telley F. J. Pyle Howard Ritter W. A. Derrick Charles C. R. Stahl Ray Long Kimberly John Matheny Longacre Dorsey Nester Cedar Grove L. R. McClung Smithers G. W. Wilder Oak Hill Nora Dyer Elizabeth McLaughlin Hazel Hale Mary E. Troutman Sallie Beard Fern Jackson Huntington Florence H. van Bibber

Carr-O'Dell Nuptials Tie Two Kentucky Towns

Miss Marcene Carr and Forrest O'Dell wed at Reverend Lear's Greenup Kentucky home in June in the presence of Fay Carr Palmer Carr and Lionel Travis. The couple, both Malden High graduates, work for Hatfield Campbell Creek Coal at Rensford and will reside in Spring Fork.

Richard Carr Spring Fork Marcene Carr Forrest O'Dell Walter Akones Rensford C.D. Lear Greenup Fay Carr Palmer Carr Lionel Travis O'Dell Malden High School Hatfield Campbell Creek Coal Company

Miss Bertha Rumbaugh Birthday Honored at Surprise Party

Mrs. C. K. Rumbaugh gave a surprise birthday party at their Hurricane home for their daughter Bertha Rumbaugh. Assisted by Mrs. M. C. Maddox and Mrs. W. C. Erskine, guests included Eloise Bias Lucy Rumbaugh Ruth Harrison Yvonne Coyner Virginia Livine Nell Jean Maddox Margaret Wilson Madeline Rumbaugh Helen Erskine Althes Maddox NorsLee Rumbaugh Hilda Maddox Warren Sovine B Forsythe James Thompson William Lee Henderson Samuel Grassel Jack Rumbaugh Melville Withers Garland Maddox Jr Gale Rumbaugh.

C. K. Rumbaugh Hurricane Bertha Rumbaugh M. C. Maddox W. C. Erskine Eloise Bias Lucy Rumbaugh Ruth Harrison Yvonne Coyner Virginia Lovine Nell Jean Maddox Margaret Wilson Madeline Rumbaugh Helen Erskine Althes Maddox Nors-Lee Rumbaugh Hilda Maddox

Mrs Melton Honored At Durbar Line Birthday Party

Mrs. Melton was honored with a birthday party at her Durbar line home last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Theodore Lamson, Mr and Mrs G W McClanahan, Mr and Mrs Charles Goeller, Mr and Mrs Edward Lanham, Mr and Mrs Y E Sturgeon, Mr and Mrs George L Goeller, Mar and Mrs Leon Waugh, Mr and Mrs C F James, Mr and Mrs L M Steele, Mr and Mrs Clyde Colter, Mr and Mrs Harry Coffey, Mrs Jonnie Williams, Mrs Leota Jones, Ming Rebecca Wears, Dr F Wain, and Mr George Hendershot.

George Metton Durbar Line Theodore’ Lamson G. W. McClanahen Charles Goeller Edward Lanham Y. E. Sturgeon George L. Goeller Leon Waugh C. F. James L. M. Steele Clyde Col~ter Harry Coffey Jonnie Williams Leota Jones Ming Rebecca Wears F. Wain George Hendershot

Mrs Crouch Honored At Kana Wha Turnpike Shower

Mrs. Car ole Crouch was honored at a Thursday night shower hosted by Mrs. T E Tackett and Mrs. R L Watts at Watts home on Kana wha Turnpike. Guests included Mesdames Lee Kirk J S Crouch FR Crouch Blanche Cooper T K Armstrong Milton Meyers R O Williams C E Fogle W R Stover W B Daugherty F Tackett W C Lambert Robert Mitchell Clarence Mathews Denver Tolbert Lacy Newland Ethel Windell T N Carper J FE Murphy E Murphy Hazel Stanley C Pauley C Ross Emma Vickers Elmer Moore R Lawcon RL Waits and Miss Huby Lambert.

T. E. Tackett R. L. Watts Kanawha Turnpike Carole Crouch Mesdames Lee Kirk J. S. Crouch FR. Crouch Blanche Cooper T. K. Armstrong Milton Meyers R. 0. Williams C. E. Fogle W. R. Stover W. RB. Daugherty F. Tackett W. C. Lambert Robert

Mrs Ziegfeld Hosts Bridge Club at Mc Corkle Avenue

Mrs Ziegfeld entertained her bridge club Thursday night at her home on Mc Corkle avenue. Attending were Mrs Bruce Davis Mrs Eloise Conway Mrs Earl Hannah Mrs William Watts Mrs E F Thomas Mrs Marcus Grooms Mrs Hubert Daniels and Mr Thomas Martin.

Robert Ziegfeld Bridge Club McCorkle Avenue Bruce, Davis Eloise Conway Earl Hannah William Watts E. F. Thomas Marcus Grooms Hubert Dandels Thomas Martin

Miss Anna Jean Carver Weds Laurence Russell in Rensford

Mr and Mrs Frank Carver announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Jean Carver to Laurence Russell son of Mr and Mrs Owen Russell of Rensford. The couple wed on May 27 at Rev A Ty Frank's home on Sixth Avenue. Both graduates of Maiden High School operate at Hatfield Campbell Creek Coal Company store in Rensford.

Frank Carver Rensford Anna Jean Carver Laurence Russell Owen Russell A. Ty Frank Hom Sixth Avenue Russell Maiden High Hatfield Campbell Creek Coal Company

Miss Olive Garrett Honored At Roane Street Picnic

Mr and Mrs Edgar Marion of Roane street hosted two picnic evenings at the Four Four pool to honor Miss Olive Garrett of Richwood. Attending were Misses Belen Grey Maybeth Marion Jean Vandale Dorothy Holmes Betty Boggs Virginia O'Dell and Messrs Mayford Jones J Carpenter William Holmes Richard Cooper Robert Holmes Leonard O'Dell John Ulman and Samuel Parley.

Edgar Marion Roane Street Olive Garrett Richwood Belen Grey Gassaway Maybeth Marion Jean Vandale Dorothy Holmes Betty Boggs Virginia O'Dell Messrs Mayford Jones J Carpenter William Holmes Richard Cooper Robert Holmes Leonard O'Dell John Ulman Samuel Parley

Miss Hudson Honored at South Hills Birthday Party

Miss Macek Hudson and Miss Edith Huffman hosted a birthday gathering at the Juttor residence in South Hills last week to honor Miss Ver lie Hudson. Attending were Misses Anna Hill Evan Tompkins Maric Jo Newcomer Mary Huffman Hazel Atkins Allie Newcomer and Messrs Harold Hader Harvey Poslewstie Arthur Miller Leo Kruk James Cirele Charles Gay Paul Smith Edward Shearer and Herbert Mears.

Macek Hudson Edith Huffman Juttor South Hills Verlie Hudson Anna Hill Evan Tompkins Maric Jo Newcomer Mary Huffman Hazel Atkins Allie Newcomer Harold Hader Harvey Poslewstie Arthur Miller Leo Kruk James Cirele Charles Gay Paul Smith Edward Shearer Herbert Mears

Personal Notes on Mrs Leary Improving at Crescent Road

Mrs 4. B. Leary, formerly at Crescent road, is reported improving after a week at home and is now receiving visitors.

4. B. Leary Crescent Road

Wage-Hour Measure Court Test Described In Senate Debate

A Senate discussion outlines a wage hour bill with industry classifications to set minimums by unit size. South wins concession allowing automatic 40 cent rises after seven years unless employment would drop. Hours rules begin 44, then 42, then 40, with exceptions for bargaining, annual agreements, and seasonal work.

Sen Ellender D. la South Thomas

Madame Lee Palmist and Clairvoyant Offers Guidance

A damaged notice advertises Madame Lee a palmist and clairvoyant who claims to give advice on love, luck, or any question. The ad lists a practice near Elk River with a price of two dollars and eight cents for a reading.

Lee Palmist Elk River

Johnson Calls for Army Vehicle Standardization Reform

Johnson urges the War Department to replace diverse 26 passenger car makes and 143 truck models with standardized equipment to boost mobility. He cites rapid mechanization, motorized infantry and cavalry, and the need to streamline transportation for emergencies while stressing competition and lower costs.

War Department Johnson U.S Mh Cavalry Mechanized Brigade Kentucky Tentesser National Board Quartermaster Corps

Dam Dedication Attracts Crowd

Ningman praised river transportation modernization as an airplane and locomotive sounded nearby. Hall hailed the Kanawha project opening vast natural resources with four new dams boosting the valley’s national and world role. The dam uses concrete pillars with electrically operated rollers to control water for up to 50 miles upstream, replacing six older dams. Federal engineers call it a key part of the Ohio valley flood control program enabling controlled water releases.

Ningman Ohio Valley West Virginia Hall Valleie

Rains and Floods Slow Chinese Defense as Japan Attacks Canton

Canton, China June 12. Japanese warplanes bombed Canton for the fifth consecutive night, causing casualties estimated between 500 and 1000. Explosions rocked scattered districts. waterfront targets near Shameney feared for fresh raids. A major power plant and the Pearl River Bridge were destroyed, plunging parts of the city into darkness, yet trains still operate and munitions continue to flow in.

Canton China Shameen Pearl River Bridge Shameeni Wainload

Army perfects new 8 inch gun with streamlined mobility

The Army unveils a mobile 8 inch artillery design aimed at solving prior issues of unsteadiness and inaccuracy. Guttigers embedded in earth limit after shock motion to inches. Jacks under the gun control position on tracks. Loading tray replaces the old movable table to speed up and safer crew operation. Details are kept secret by engineers who emphasize automotive and railroad inspirations.

Hidden recoil secret of the three inch anti aircraft gun

The article explains the recoil mechanism that halts a gun after firing. It compares stopping a three inch anti aircraft piece to halting a heavy car moving 240 mph in 26 inches, noting alloy steel shielding and limited worker knowledge of the mechanism.

Tuberculosis Cure Claim Subjected to Lab Tests

A doctor claiming a new tuberculin strain sought to report his discovery at a college convention. The executive board asked a laboratory committee to test the strain and clinical records before any presentation, while not dismissing the potential with further investigations.

Pacilli Koch

M. T. Davis Dies On 90th Birthday

M T Davis died on his 90th birthday while winters in Florida and living on a Peace Springs farm. He and his wife had returned from Florida last month and attended a Fayetteville Masonic service celebrating a milestone anniversary. Survivors include his widow five sons Ira F Huntington L Lakeland Cabell S Esten and Harry C Charleston two daughters Mrs Tee Brooks Charleston and Mrs Fred Wood Amigo 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Florida Peace Springs Davis Fayetteville Ira F Huntington 3. L Lakeland Fla Cabell S. Esten Harry C Charleston Tee Brooks Fred Wood Amigo

Rebels Launch Heavy Land and Aerial Attack Report

Spanish press agency says a counter-offensive at Villa Frames on the north road to Castellon forced Insurgent retreat for miles. Vanguards faced stubborn resistance near Castellion before crumbling, according to a Saragossa report.

Villa Frames Castellon Figuag Castelion Saragossa

Gillette and FDR Discuss Iowa Fall Election Plans

Senator Gillette and President Roosevelt meet in the White House amid heat to talk politics and the farmer’s economy. Gillette notes no Iowa topic was raised much, hopes for a presidential visit, and mentions a luncheon with Iowa Democrats including Rev Maurice Sheehy.

Roosevelt Gillette Iowa White House Pennsylvania Avenue Steve Vasilikes Maurice Sheehy Jethebe University INS

Hess Praises Hitler as Peace Sayer Amid Czech Crisis

A fragment notes Rudolf Hess praising Hitler as a peace advocate while criticizing Britain for claiming credit over preventing a Czech German conflict. It alleges Germany ignored Czechoslovak provocations and observers abroad claimed unity with Germany.

Hess Hails Hitler Peace-Sayer Great Britain Hess Germany

Asthma Cure Claim in One Day by Doctor with 30 Years

An advertisement touts Mendaco a prescription by a physician with 30 years of experience claiming to stop asthma spells in two minutes and cure attacks within a day. It promises blood purification and restored vitality, with a money back guarantee on return of empty package.

Fatih Liggetts

Quakes Hit Three Europe Nations Panic in French Capital

Earth tremors unsettled residents as a slight quake was felt in northern France including Litles and nearby towns. Seismologists traced the epicenter to the North Sea about 250 miles northeast of London. No damage reported.

Litles France

GMC Chairman Slams Pending Wage Measure

GMC Chairman criticizes a forthcoming wage measure and argues it will not lift embargoes blocking large private investment. He warns the near future offers little optimism for industry and questions prospects for a wise solution to economic difficulties.

GMC Raps

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R. E. Monahan Sacred Heart High School Appalachian Electric Power Company Monahan Charleston High School Kroger Grocery and Baking Company Mr. Hendricks Mr. Lacarie Mr. and Mrs. Crowder Mrs. Newby Misa Care Rumbaugh Mrs. Melton Mrs. Crouch Mrs. Ziegfeld Hestesa Wayne Wilkerson Juanita Jarrett Herman Jarrett Dunbar-Lattes Road Miss Carver Miss Garrett Miss Hudson Helen Morris Beauty Shop Sixth St Perut Glenwood Auto Industry Spain Asia Flenty Mechanics Maddy’s Sriverter St.ame U. 8 Army Ametica Rosy Mandas Kanawha Keane Nettie “Bani M. T. Davis Stes Diamond Ice & Coal CO Wards epemmarnRa DIAL Amontgomery Ward Harleston, W. VA FDR Europe Kieasineg NEW York Life Sesensians R. D. West Agt Bel Southern Appliance Corporation Kenanba Cragsignote Daisy’s Sisley Jenea Biamche Ieta Nese Capital Charleston Laundry Partictar Edenticaie Reece Actina Resthiers Pala Fricsett Cilewe
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