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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
12
Article traces the social codes and pressures facing widows, noting how a widow keeps her late husband’s name and household while society expects new conduct. It discusses dating, remarriage odds, and the pull between career stability and companionship for older widows.
Miss Sharon Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs ES Myers of St Albans married William Ray French son of Mr and Mrs A L French of Nitro. Rev Talmage Mallory officiated at St Andrew Methodist Church. Bridal gown was lace with pearl crown veil. Attendants included Miss Dorothy French and Theodore Myers Jr. The couple will reside at 656314 Roosevelt Ave.
Under Mary Canada guidance fifty students at Capital City Commercial College study makeup, dress, posture and personal projection for business settings. Classes run six weeks at the YMCA, teaching neutral tones, simple outfits and focusing on voice and knowledge to appeal to employers.
Huntington announces the April 25 marriage of Thelma Scott to Joseph Huntington Stone Widney of New York City. Thelma Scott, daughter of the late Azel A Scott, wed at Wayfarers Chapel in Portuguese Bend California. The bride, Indiana University graduate, appeared on Broadway in Me and Juliet and The Most Happy Fella. Her husband, UCLA Theatre Arts School graduate, has worked in New York with Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe and with director Moss Hart.
Eleven Y-Teen delegates and three adult leaders from this area will attend the Area Y-Teen conference at Thiel College in Greenville, Pa. next week. The group includes Patsy Javins Kirsten Treanor Lois Sharp Maxine Smith Kitty Harter Cynthia Heneke Patty De Weese Carolyn Sue Lemons Carol Whitman Gloria Hughes Kay Gluesenkamp and others.
Ranch Ridge Garden Club of St. Albans held its annual coffee Thursday morning on the lawn of Mrs. Robert Manyik at 146 Summit Dr. Officers presiding included President Mrs. Russell Wise and vice presidents Mrs. Hugh Pierce and Mrs. Jennings Harmon. Committees named for membership publicity projects and more.
Richard Bradley will be installed as president of the Parkway Mothers Club at a 6 30 p m installation banquet at Winns Restaurant Tuesday. Other officers include Mrs John Workman vice president Mrs Richard Whisner recording secretary Mrs C Jack Gillian corresponding secretary Mrs Paul Leisure treasurer Mrs Allen Nida parliamentarian and Mrs Robert Burns league representative. Mrs Hallene Dick will be installing officer and toastmistress will be Mrs Betty Gillian.
A guide suggests pairing a black silk handbag and a long envelope bag with a large topaz stone set on pearls. Add a silk organza stole printed with gold carnations for a fresh youthful finish to a black dinner sheath.
Out of town birth notice for Mr and Mrs Raymond R Keller announces a son born in June. Parents: the Kellers of Parkersburg with the mother Betty Davidson formerly of Charleston. Paternal grandparents: Raymond E Keller and wife. Maternal grandparents: Ben Davidson and wife of East Washington.
Nellie Wright has been elected Pocahontas by the Alsea Nona Council No. 77. New officers include Margaret Goff Wenonah Sadie Gardner Beatrice Vance Laura Black Eva Pattick Fannie Campbell Mildred McLane Charlotte Mitchum Eva Burndell Pallatian France Burlingame Eva Rowlands. Installation is set for July 1.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Jace of Colcord announce the marriage of their daughter Norma Jean to Robert Jay Lovette son of Mr and Mrs Louis E Lovett of Charleston. Rabbi Albert A Goldman performed the ceremony April 27 at Temple Wise in Cincinnati Ohio. Norma Jean wore a light hive sheath with white accessories and a shoulder length veil. She carried white carnations. Lovette is a Clear Forks High School graduate and attended Morris Harvey College. He is a Phi Lambda Phi member of several clubs and the Philharmonic Choir. He has a sociology AB from Morris Harvey College and a Florida State University fellowship for fall. He works at Lovette's Department Store in Charleston. The couple will live at 403 Nancy Street.
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