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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1945

Page

4

Burke Crandall Burke wedding in New Orleans

Mrs Marianna Crandall and St John Hamilton Burke wed in New Orleans at Presbyterian church with summer flowers. Bride attended by Mrs Clifford Williams. ceremony led by Rev N B Riddle. Reception at Le Louisanne. Bride, teacher from Gauley Bridge, with family ties to West Virginia tech. Groom, ex Army engineer, stationed at Camp Planche after Persian Gulf service. Couple reside at 7400 Feaz St New Orleans.

Presbyterian Church New Orleans Marianna Crandall St. John Hamilton Burke Earle M. Burke Huntington Oren Earl Crandall Gauley Bridge Crandall Clifford RB Williems Harold EB. Williama Nay Riddle le Louisanne St. Burke West Virginia Institute of Technology Gauley Bridge Ne Oaks Hay Feaz St

Officers Elected in Silver Cross Circle Meeting

Mrs. Ron Parks was elected president of the Silver Cross circle of the Kings Daughters at Christ Church Methodist yesterday afternoon. Other officers for two years include Mrs. R C Boothe second vice president Mrs George DarEngiop treasurer Mrs E H Bhonk Mrs J T Phillips and Mrs Eze. John Exlina led the devotional as twenty eight members attended with Mrs Denzil O'Dell Orris Kelly C Maise and Besa Harrison serving.

Orris Kelly C. Maise Besa Harrison

Dinner Hosted for Belle Grandmother at Mrs Giffen Home

Mrs Charies Spacacino entertained Sunday at her Belle home for her grandmother Mrs T A Giffen who celebrated her birthday. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Henson Meeney Mrs haries Shiles Mint Margaret You Miss Annette Keeney Masters wen Keeney and Charies Morgan.

New DAR Adds Members at Xea Nawha Valley Chapter

Fifty six members of the Xea nawha Valley Chapter DAR attended the annual luncheon at the Charleston Woman's Club. Mrs. Richard Moon presided and introduced new members Mesdames W. E. Crane A. A. Shawkey Edward Morris Elliott Davies and Brisbane Smith with guests Mrs. Cyrus W. Hall Mrs. J. T. Sharp Mrs. L. R. Pelzer and Miss Evelyn Brown and Miss Kaye Collins. Mrs. Victor Knopp led a musical program with vocal selections by Mrs. FR J. Coney and piano by Miss Anna Lou Estill.

DAR Xeanawha Valley Charleston Woman's Club Richard Moon Mesdames W. E. Crane A. A. Shawkey Edward Morris Elliott Davies Brisbane Smith Cyrus W. Hall J.T. Sharp L. R. Pelzer

Miss Wick Hosts Bridge Party for Janet Smith’s Departure

At her Maple Road home Miss Wick hosted a two table bridge evening in honor of Miss Janet Smith who leaves today to begin training with the Waves at Hunter College. Guests included Mrs. James Callahan and Misses Esther McBride June McCandless Harries Smith Joan Rudel and Lomse Green.

Alus Bey Jo Maple Rd Janet Smith The Waves Hunter College James Callahan Esther McBride June McCandless Harries Smith Joan Rudel Lomse Green Leila Echols Charlotterville Beverley Broun Bridge Rd Misa Broun Virginia Beach Peirce Browner Abney ¢Hele Rony Chitengo Peirce, Jr Northwestern Military School Charles Hawkine, Jr Madisor Bert Adams Bradford St Elise Fay Toory Northwestern University Toory Charles E. Covert Louisville, Ky B. F. Covert Oakwood Rd Pacific Area

Mrs Habicht honored at Edgewood luncheon gathering

A luncheon at Edgewood country club honored 3 Sally Beckley of Wilmington Del who arrived to visit Mrs Habicht and Miss Betty Brawner. Several guests attended including Miss Beckley, Miss Evans, Miss Payne and more, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Crist and family.

Huncheon Edgewood Hovor Sally Beekley Wilmindon Del Habicht Betty Brawner Misses Beckley Betty Evans Ann Payne Ruth Thompson Anne van Kirk Ernst Habicht, Jr

Mrs Horton Hosts Walnut Acres WCB Club Event

Mrs. Horton hosted the WCB club at her Walnut Acres home with assistance from Mrs Thelma Raynes. The gathering included numerous members and guests such as Greek Lutas Freda Fleming Katie Rawlson Ruby Townson Ruby DeMent Velma Bowling Lota Bader Margaret Crowder Corinne Graf Beulah Clendenin Mabel Slack Mary Craft and others, along with Mr Charles Horton and Freman Graley.

Horton Fern Horton WCB Walnut Acres Thelma Raynes Merdames Greek Lutas Freda Fleming Katie Rawlson Ruby Townson Ruby DeMent Velma Bowling Lota Bader Magaret Crowder Corinne Graf Beulah Clendenin Mabel Slack Mary Craft BR. H. Garrett Joan Garrett Frances Lugas Charles Horton Andl I Freman Graley

Red Crags Club Calendar Teems With Local Events

A busy schedule shows sewing, knitting, and Red Cross classes at multiple venues. Activities include a nurse training session at Alde sesh, surgical dressings at Charleton high, and British War Relief sewing near Kanawha Blvd. Garden clubs host picnics at Stubblefield home and Kanawha Ave. Other gatherings feature lawn golf, church meetings, Alpha Delta Delta, and a St George event.

Red Crags Masonic Temple Red Cross Alde Sesh Duffy Charfenton High School British War Relief Society Kanawha Blvd Grenwood Heights Garden Club P. m D. W. Stubblefield Kanawha Min Robert lKanawha Riaih Edgewood Country Club Pelzel Alpha Delta Delpbiam Stomewall Birchub St. George's Church B. B. Arnett Kanawha Estates Mra. A Gen Francisco

Pop Concert Postponed Due to Rainy Weather

Rainy weather postpones a fashion styled pop concert at Casa Loma slated for 6:36 p m The event, sponsored by four Beis Sigma Philarchy chapters, funds the Crippled Children's Hospital at Marmes and will be rescheduled for Wednesday June 2.

Tedly Casa Loma Asime Beis Sigma Philrarchy Crippled Children's Hospital Marmes

Gas Company Sues Over Tax Valuations

Tennessee Gas and Transmission Co asks the state supreme court to restrain tax actions after tentative assessments set a first time tax bill of 968 000. Counsel Harod Garrett contends the firm is a pipeline not a public utility and lists were filed by mistake. Kanawha county court had refused an injunction. Also sought were appeals from Kanawha circuit court decisions and a $10 600 damage suit against Charleston Transit Co. by Hazel Reese.

Tennessee Gas and Transmission Co State Supreme Court Board of Public Works Tax Commission Texan West Virginia Harod Garrett Appellate Court Tennessee Gas Garrett Kanawha County Ait Court Ira J. Partlow Supreme Court Hazel Reese Miller Charleston Transit Co Washington and Trustow Streets Okey Huresa Fmt

Charleston Municipal ARS event for youth runners kicks off

The Charleston ARS program begins a youth darter activity next Thursday from 10 to 10:30. Kings and Queen figures will be involved in the event at the local youth center.

ARS A. Charieaton Tenter Nealy

Luce Declines Senate Run. Backs Baldwin in Conn Race

Washington reports Rep Clare Boothe Luce says she is not running for the U S Senate in 1947 and will not have friends work for her. She endorses Connecticut Gov Raymond Baldwin for the seat held by Adm Thomas Hart. Also noted is a state soil conservation referendum set by Secretary Guy M Robertson to join the Tygart Valley district in Tucker Barbour Upshur Taylor and part of Randolph counties.

Guy M. Robertson State Soil Conservation Committee Tucker Coun Tygart Valley Barbour Upshure Taylor Randolph County

Marriage Applications Readied in Local Registrar Office

The notice lists several couples and witnesses preparing marriage applications. Names include Raymond and Bina, with French and English surnames, and references to residences and destinations. Pairs such as Elizabeth Beringer and Sita Rese appear among the applicants with notes of education and family ties.

Raymond i Dihana Bina June Allins Albans Miss Sita Fries University of Chie Bete Alt Luisit Ted Mesmer Colun Hesbia Ike Lancester Bané Dun

Sister Receives Soldier's Silver Star Posthumously

Mrs Mamie Toney Grubb accepts the Silver Star for her brother Pfc James C Toney at General Machinery Ordnance Corp South Charleston. President Truman directed the award read aloud as Capt John D Hagerty and foreman Glen Simons listen. Toney’s act of gallantry on August 7, 1944 is cited before a midnight shift ceremony.

War Department Mamie Toney Grubb Pfc James C. Toney General Machinery Ordnance Corp South Charleston Trumanade John D. Hagerty Fecsl

Attorney General Partlow to Enter Hospital in June

Atty. Gen. Ira J. Partlow announced he will enter Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on June 20 for a hernia operation and a general examination after appearing before a congressional committee in Washington to support a measure for clear title to beds ofnavis. Post War radios preview in Atlanta by Kyle & Co. executives to discuss Admiral radios radio-phonographs television sets and home appliances as part of five regional conferences this month.

Partlow Atty Ira J. Partlow Johne Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Washington G. Kyle W. W. Huffman FR. H. Kyle & Co Atlanta Ga Amiral Corp Chicago

State seeks clear title to riverbeds in West Virginia

Attorney General Partlow plans to urge passage of a bill in Washington to grant the state clear ownership of navigable river beds. The measure stems from a California suit challenging federal ownership and could unlock mineral rights beneath rivers. Currently WV earns coal royalties from the Ohio River bottom near Wheeling from state-leased coal rights.

West Virginia Atty Tra J Partlaw Washington Partlow House Judiciary Committee California United States Pacific Western Oil Corp Ohio River Wheeling

Federal suit over river beds in California disputed

Partlow argued that federal ownership of the Pacific coast predates California while West Virginia would gain no effect on river bottom rights. He stressed clear title to river beds as vital to West Virginia and supported a congressional measure likely ending the U.S. challenge to ownership.

California Virginia United States Pacific West Virginia Crown of England Partlow U. S

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