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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1941

Page

11

Wedding Held at Alderson Greenbrier Church

The wedding of Miss Sara Garstang McDowall of Baltimore and Dr. Shiras Morris Jarvis of Clarksburg occurred at noon Wednesday at the old Greenbrier Baptist church in Alderson. Alec Dunlop officiated as the bride wore white satin marquisette lace and carried a white shower bouquet. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs. A. A. McLaughlin and maid of honor Cora Anne Kfiller with bridesmaids Dorothy Danforth and Lucille Steber. Little Frances Alderson was flower girl. After a wedding breakfast the couple planned a trip and will reside in Baltimore Balti more Hilton Court apartments.

Sara‘ Garstang McDowall James Douglas’ McDowall Baltimore Shiras Morris Jarvis Clarksburg Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Alderson Alec Dunlop J. W. Alderson New York City Charleston Walter Dunlop 4. A. McLaughlin Cora Anne Kfiller Morgantown Dorothy, Danforth Haltimore Lucille ‘Steber Wheeling Frances Alderson James BM. Jarvis

Mrs Haden Honored At Chelyan Event

Mrs Haden known as Mrs M L Houchins received a personal honor during a Monday night shower at Chelyan. Attendants included Ruth Bitioes Ruth Dressler Shirley Houchins Emma Jerrell C W Murphy Mae Jarrett and Gertrude Williams with Eliza Hensley and Elizabeth Hensley among the guests.

M. L. Houchins Charles Haden Chelyan Ing Ruth Bitioes Ruth, Dressler Shirley Houchins Emma Jerrell C. W. Murphy Vide Mae Jarrett Vic Gertrude Wiliams Sble Onear Bansate Elizabeth Hensley Eliza

Cadiz Native Mary Sheets Weds E W Beninghof in Cadiz Church

Miss Mary Jane Sheets, daughter of Cadiz residents, married E William Beninghof in Cadiz Methodist church with Charlies V. Kuhlman as matron of honor and Dorothy Lorraine Whalen as maid of honor. They will reside in Steubenville, Ohio.

Mary Jane Sheets E. W. Beninghof Charlies V. Kuhlman Charleston E. William Beninghof Methodist Church of Cadiz

Lehman Engel to Speak at Mason College Graduation

Composer Lehman Engel of New City is honored during his visit with multiple parties in the area. He will speak at graduation exercises tonight at the Mason College of Music and Fine Arts.

Lehman Engel New City Mason College of Music and Fine Arts McHouls Engel Arthur J. McHoul Dan Boorie Hotel Edgewood Country Club John Mason McHoul Jack Maurice Mesdames Willams Ziebold W.S. Mason Howard Cammack R. J. Coney Robert G. KeDy Harry Silverstein Lois Marion Silverstein Esther Davis Cecil Adams W. B. Wiant Welter Bricht

Marriage Told in Franklin Avenue Home

A marriage was told at a home on Franklin avenue with guests including Mr. Engel Mr. and Mrs. McHoul Mrs dalton Mason Miss Mary Pratt and Mr. Maxwell Lepper. A reception and dance at the Daniel Boone hotel will follow tonight’s exercises. Mr. Engel departs tomorrow for Mississippi to join his family.

Franklin Avenue Mr. Engel McHoul Dalton Mason Mary Pratt Maxwell Lepper Daniel Boone Hotel Engel Mississippi

Shower Is Given For Recent Bride

Mrs M K Tyer hosted a bridal shower at 309 A Jefferson Ave for her sister in law Mrs Ray Ballenger the bride is the former Miss Phelma Sharp daughter of Mrs Mattie Sharp married June 8 at her mother's Rupert home Rev H C Piercy officiated Mrs Ballengee attended Morris Harvey and Capital City Commercial colleges employed in Dr H G Elmore's office Mr Ballengee son of Mr and Mrs GC Ballengee Ghassaway attended Glenville State Teachers College taught in Braxton county schools now with Kanawha City company Guests included Mrs James Orlan Carte Dave McMahon Harry Truman Joe Clifton Rose Jenkins Clarice Pauley and Misses Sylvie Runyon Mary Harris Eula Rise and Anna Lee Baughmat

M. K. Tyer Jefferson Avenue Ray Ballenger Phelma Sharp Mattie Sharp Rupert H. C. Piercy H. G. Elmore Ballengee GC. C. Ballengee Gassaway Glenville State Teachers

Eugenia Bibby Feted at Tea Before Her Wedding

Mrs Perry Poffenbarger hosted a tea at her London Heights home in honor of Miss Eugenia Bibby who will wed tomorrow morning to Mr Paul Kirkpatrick Stewart of Ashland Kentucky. A silver bowl centerpiece and assisted serving marked the event with numerous guests from regional families and friends.

Perry Poffenbarger London Heights Eugenia Bibby Paul Kirkpatrick Stewart Ashland Waller S. Wood Henry Butis Randolph Venable Masdames James A. Bibby P. A. Simpson James C. Anderson Hoyt Thornton James Bibby Robert Clark Carl Burns Cecil Adams Anna 2. Walker Lynchburg Elton Brown B. A. Haley John Wade John T. Collies John N. Clancy Richard LeMasses Robert Henzmann Max Gundlach Venable Beary Charles P. Walker Fred Potter Edward Reed California William Blue Harvey Gill D. D. Bartlett Virginia Atkinson Saca Spencer Dorothy Pratt Pauline Pratt Elizabeth Slack Dorothy Elliott Gousse Staunton Eugenia Westfall Mary Ellen Muthellang Frances Anderson Ethel Sturgell Kyrt

Officers Elected By Beta Omicrons

Miss Betty Lee Allen was elected president of the Beta Omicron chapter of Alpha Theta sorority at a Tuesday meeting. Officers include Norma Jane Allen vice president Lila Lee Saba historian Marguerite Lowen chaplain Pauline McClain treasurer Ella Dickson secretary Violet Hambrick corresponding secretary Orla Kelly parliamentarian and Harry Wooddell marshal. Plans for the Silent Sister party and officer installation were discussed with a mother daughter banquet to follow Sunday at Wren's Nest.

Betty Lee Allen Beta Omicron Alpha Teta Wren's Nest

Summer Plans Mention Local Families Travel

Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis and their son Randolph Biddle Johnson plan to spend the summer at Beech Haven New Jersey after leaving London Heights on Wednesday. The Misses Naomi and Lucy Love depart Manor Place for Morgantown to stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas W Neale for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Love will travel to Asheville North Carolina for a judiciary conference this Sunday. Edwin Barnes a McDonogh student will arrive tomorrow to spend the summer with his parents.

Charles Lewis Johnson Randolph Biddle Johnson London Heights Beech Haven N. J Naomi Lucy Love Charles M. Love Manor Place Morgantown Thomas W. Neale Edwin Barnes McDonogh ‘School McDonogh, Md And

Marriage Announced for Heulah LeMasters and Densil Parsons

Bride Heulah LeMasters of Erw xey tins marries Densil Parsons of Bc Farland street on June 7. Mrs Parsons attended Marshall College and teaches in Lincoln county schools. In science, her husband is a Chelyan junior high instructor. Also noted are convalescence updates, relocations, and travels of local residents including Dr Berlin B Chapman during visits to Charleston and New York City as exchange professor at City College.

E. M. LeMasters Erwxey Tins Heulah Densil Parsons Bc- Farland Street Lune Firmon Berlin B. Chapman Fairmont State Teachers College Charleston Florida New York City City College Thomas Johnson, Jr Chicago Mike Ralph A. Bard, Jr Roller Road

Lynn Lewis To Give Tea at Mrs Lewis’s Reed Home

Miss Margaret Lynn Lewis hosts a 4 p.m. tea at her parents home in Reed. Guest of honor is Miss Adele Simons of Charleston with a large list of local and Atlanta guests among the attendees and aides named to assist.

Margaret Lynn Lewis W. D., Lewis, Jr Reed Adele Simons Charleston S. C Florence Kay Frances Carver Janet Hathaway Mary Jane i Lively Norma Coopey Joanne Morgan Betty Hallanan Ruth Rippertoe Kitty Peyton

Red Cross Club Calendar and DAR Luncheon

Today's schedule lists Red Cross work from 8 30 a m to 2 p m at Front 224 Charleston High School with John Young chapter DAR annual luncheon at 1 p m at Wren s Nest. Mrs W H Vaught of Pt Pleasant will conduct installation of officers.

Red Cross Charleston High School John Young Dar Wren's Nest W. H. Vaught Pt. Pleasant

Social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John A Jess

A list of guests includes Jean Britt Allison Hatfield of New You Center Mass Helen Moore Ernestine Moore Mary Baker Barnes Catherine O Keefe Ruth Silverstein Margie Lou Thomas Retty Patrick June Hill Alicia Tuckwiller Marie Ryman Virginia Blair and others for a Chicago home plan with Dr and Mrs William L Cooke Mr and Mrs Charles L Johnsott Miss Lisa Spilman and Mr Dan Cook among attendees.

Jean Britt Allison Hatfield New You Center Mass Helen Moore Ernestine Moore Mary Baker Barnes Catherine O'Keefe Ruth Silverstein Margie Lou Thomas Retty Patrick June Hill Alicia’ Tuckwiller Marie Ryman Ann Arbor Mich Virginia Blair Chicago John A. Jess Lower - Ridgeway Bard William. L. Cooke Charles L. Johnsott Lisa Spilman Dan Cook

Ralph A Bard Honored With House Cocktail Party

Ralph A. Bard senior hosts a compliment party at the Louden Heights home for Ralph A. Bard Jr and his wife as they prepare to move from Roller Road. Family members plan to attend and bid them farewell.

Charles Lewis Johnson Louden Heights Ralph A. Bard, Jr Berd Roller Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sara Garstang McDowall Shiras Jarvis Mrs. Haden Machineleas Nemico Helen Art Masters Curtis FOUT Tfa Delaware Ave Mr. Beninghof A. J. Butler Holliday'’s Cove William Beninghof John Calvin Smith Dorothy Lorraine Whalen Steubenville Kermit Moulés Holiday's Cove James Wallace Conrade Rice Edward Lippert Frank B. Grove Sheets Home F. L. van Wyck Roy Sapp Charles Bush Dunbar Oregon Avenue Mount Immaculate ‘School For Girls Ohio State University Alpha Iota Sorority Ohio Power Company Tennessee Beninghof Utica Weirton Steel Company College of Music Nsboinn Kreige Fife Street P. F. Watson Riverside Sylvia Orville ML Allen G. C. Allen Greenbrier County Montgomery Alfred Clifton Nell Gray Robert Gray Allen United Fuel Gas Company Mrs. Perry ’ Poffenbarger Beta Omicrons Bride Bernard Barnes Abney Circle Edward McElfresh Main Grive Charleston General Hospital Frank Powell Parkersburg Bigley Avenue Elmer Ray Sheazes H. C. Sheazes Gatewood Fort Benting U.S. Army William N. Miller Maude Palmer Hillard W. Jarrett Carolyn Geraldine Ann Kanawha City Maumee Mis. Jarrett Edna Dennis Jarrett Lynn_ Lewis Ralph A. Bards Oy Ra Cme Mirabeta Virginia Streets Ralph Mears Florence McAdams Mathae O Rayons America Hatter Fabrics Testing Bureau United States Ata Dean S.lse Trom
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