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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

3

Recent Bride Is Honored at Party

Mrs Herbert Flowers is the guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Abid Bailey and Mrs S F Flowers on Randolph Street. The gathering includes numerous relatives and friends such as Mrs Roy Flower, Mrs E A Mathes, Mrs J A Monk, Mrs Mary Carte, Miss Bernice Cunningham, Miss Katherine Walker, Miss Loretta Morton, Mrs J Russell Akers, and many others.

Herbert Flowers Abid Bailey S. F. Flowers Randolph Street Roy Flowert E. A. Mathes T. G. Bostle J. A. Monk Mary Carte J. W. Ruby J. T. Harless O. E. Rainer Lana Casto M. E. Flowers Albert Fletcher H. BD. Bailey C. O. Toler Johnson Walker Grate Moreton Bernice Cunningham Lloyd Sloan C. A. Sennett Esta Clendenin Gladys Wallace Frank Griffee Carrie Flowert

Miss Jones Is Honored On Birthday Anniversary

Misa Tose Marie Jones was honored at a birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Jones on Trethaway Avenue last week. Attendees included Betty Janes Sision Milas Jewel Perry Mildred Miller Roberta Taylor Nuby Kirk Mixx Dorothy Toothaman Phyllis Gene Jones Martha Santrock Florence Husson Madeline Litton Mary Pacifico Betty Gene Santrock Stella Pacifico Juanita Pacifico Mary Armstrong Rose Mary Vanmeier Normy Litton Nomeere Husson Josephine Huson Vera Gene Siston Ada Holley Grace Perry Elizabeth Mac Jones James Miller Robert Touttman Joseph Santrock and Robert Jones.

Misa Tose Marie Jones Hubert Jones Trethaway Avenue Betty Janes Sision Milas Jewel Perry Mildred Miller Roberta Taylor Nuby Kirk Mixx Dorothy Toothaman Phyllis Gene Jones Martha Santrock Florence Husson Madeline Litton Mary Pacifico Betty Gene Santrock Stella Pacifico Juanita Pacifico Mary Armstrong Rose Mary Vanmeier Normy Litton Nomeere Husson Josephine Huson Vera Gene Siston Ada Holley Grace Perry Elizabeth Mac Jones James Miller Robert Touttman Joseph Santrock Robert Jones

Birthday Party Complimenting Miss Dixon

Members of the Puellae Octo club held a party last week in honor of Miss Roberta Dixon on her birthday. Attendees included Raymond Dixon Virginia Sicz Jer Alma Ransom Frances Harmon Freda Carte Jacqueline Hill Thelma Taylor Lucille Morse Polly Ann Welcher Evelyn Huffman Ilsa Dorothy Cline William Dixon Chester Waugh Randall Smith William Kessel Paul Jones Jack Tantom William Martin William Willis Quentin Smith Robert Ransom and Tunter Tate.

Puellae Octo Club Roberta Dixon and Mia Raymond Dixon Virginia Sicz Jer Alma Ransom Frances Harmon Freda Carte Jacqueline Hill Thelma Taylor Lucille Morse Polly Ann Welcher Velyn Huffman Ilsa Dorothy Cline William Dixon Chester Waugh Randal Smith William Kessel Paul Jones Jack Tantom William Martin William Willis Quentin Smith Robert Ransom Tunter Tate

Nold Hiking Party Hosts Evening Hike and Roast

A Tuesday night hike and roast was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patton, Sir and Mrs. Elmer Workman, Mr. and Mrs. C D Houghtling, Miss Margaret Woods, Miss Irene Robinson, Mr. Samuel Newburn, and Mr. Roy Alderson.

Jack Patton Elmer Workman C.D. Houghtling Margaret Woods Irene Robinson Samuel Newburn Roy Alderson

West Virginia Briefs From Associated Press

Roy Frank Dupke, 28, died after falling from a high wall into Glenn's Run in Wakwood. Marry West said Dupke fell into the street, suffering a gash, after West left to seek help. Pay Boost Promised in Huntington as city budget prep promises $10 monthly raises for firemen and police if feasible. A Cabell County jury awarded $9,000 damages to Gladys E. Stewart for injuries in the University apartments fire in January. Autopsy Ordered on 60-year-old Louetta Mitchell. coroner’s verdict previously heart failure. Drover Bragg elected manager and director of Morgantown cooperative packing plant. Marvin M. Woodyard nominated for commander of Bluefield American Legion post. opponent G. T. Leslie withdrew.

Wakwood Roy Frank Dupke Glenn Marry West Dupke West Huntington Cabell County Gladys E. Stewart University Apartments BE. Winters Louetta Mitchell Milton Resistent E.R. Field F. X. Schuller Beoge Morgantown Eee Drover Bragg Brage College of Agriculture West Virginia University

Frances Robey Weds George L Sutton at Spencer home

Frances Marion Robey married Grove Leonard Sutton in Spencer at 11 Friday morning with Rev. E J Harris officiating. The bride wore a white marequisette frock and carried white flowers. maids wore pink, blue, yellow and green with matching halos. The couple plans a home in Washington after June 25 following a brief honeymoon at Greenbrier.

Bride Spencer E. J. Harris Washington Frances Marion Robey Grove Leonard Sutton Myrtle Sutton Park Moorefield Gwendolyn Anna Neale Hardman Speneer Sutton Spencer High School Marshall College Fourth Estate Theta Rho Sheas Rowne County Margaret 5S Delsher Alexander Quarrier Smith Parsons High School Benjamin Frank UN University of Accounting Washington, D. C Office of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs

Three Are Killed When Light Biplane Crashes

Pasadena report states three people died when a light biplane crashed nearby. Identified victims include E. M. Patrick of Alhambra, Fred Lobb of Pasadena, and Frank Bannister of Monterey Park. Witness described a wing crumple as the accident occurred today.

Pasadena Calif Jane Ere E. M. Patrick Alhambra Fred Lobb Frank Bannister Monterey Perk

Mrs Muir Hosts Birthday Party for Master Thomas Muir

Mrs Muir entertained guests on Wednesday for the birthday of Master Thomas Muir. Assisted by Mrs Betty Hogan, attendees included Misses Mary Johnson Beulah Russell Helen Mullens Delores Russell Evelyn Grownds Mary Wilson Caral Johnson Ruth Ballard Madaling Eakins Thelma Eskins Helen Hoge Betty Mager Rose Hager Betty Price Imogene Bunting Masters Cecil Eskins James Gilchrist John Gilchrist Richard Thomas Evans William Bass William Baltingall James Hensley and Melvin Grounds.

George Muir Thomas Muir Betty Hogan Mary Johnson Beulah Russell Helen Mullens Delores Russell Evelyn Grownds Mary Wilson Caral Johnson Ruth Ballard Madaling Eakins Thelma Eskins Helen Hoge Betty Mager Rose Hager Betty Price Imogene Bunting Cecil Eskins James Gilchrist John Gilchrist Richard Thomas Evans William Bass William Baltingall James Hensley Melvin Grounds

Mrs Law Hosts Luncheon and Bridge in South Charleston

Mrs. George H. Law hosted a Thursday luncheon and bridge at her Ninth Avenue home in South Charleston. Guests included Mrs. Philip Allen, Mrs. Thomas Roper Jr, Mrs. John Hurt, Mrs. C. J. Clarkson, Mrs. J. W. Wilson, Mrs. W. F. Baume and Mrs. F. Daubenapek.

George H. Law Ninth Avenue South Charleston Philip Allen Thomas Roper, Jr John Hurt C. J. Clarkson J. W. Wilson W. F. Baume F. Daubenapeck

Mrs A Warner Honored At Florence Drive Event

Mrs A Warner honored as hostesses Mrs Robert Watts and Mrs John Agsten entertained Thursday night in Florence drive honoring their mother. Guests included Mesdames Guthrie Rutledge Wallace Kraus Carey Mairs Wagner Conker Sparks Jarrett Lee Patchell Price Wright Smith Panstey Warner Crowder Carson Ufferman Wagner Gunter Kincaid Bel Milhee Cox Sayre Hoff Guthrie Rutledge and others.

Robert Watts John Agsten Florence Drive A. Warner Mesdames C. 5. Guthrie Thomas Rutledge Boyd Wallace J. A. Kraus A. J. Carey Bess Mairs Charles Wagner Jobin Milbee Stephen Jarrett Maud Harkins Ho B. Agsten James Turley W. W. Hart Robert Conker John Sparks E Lt. Jarrett A. 0

Ro Al F C Club Elects Officers at Beech Avenue Meeting

The R A F C club met last week at Mrs J H Tickle s Beech avenue home. New officers elected: Mrs Wilmer Price president, Mrs John Quinn secretary, Mrs J H Tickle treasurer, and Mrs E M Sparks publicity chairman. Attendants included Mrs E M Sparks, Mrs Wilmer Price, Mrs W A Sutherland, Mrs George Corrie, Mrs J C Carson, Mrs F A Miller, Mrs C Quinn, and Mrs W E ent.

R.A. F.C. Club J. H. Tickle Beech Avenue Wilmer Price W John Quinn E. M. Sparks E. Mi Sparks Wilmer Price W. A. Sutherland George Corrie J. C. Carson

Narrow Escape Near Pleasant In Auto Crash

Deputy Sherrie Arthur and a patient en route to Lakin State Hospital survived a skid into a gravel ditch on Route 17 near here. The incident prompted local officials to report the accident without further injury details.

Miss Doris Freed Weds Ernest Solomon in Fergus Falls Ceremony

Announcement from Fergus Falls Minnesota states Miss Doris Victoria Freed married Ernest J. Solomon of Eubank Kentucky. The Rev J R Withrow officiated at 8 am Saturday. The couple will reside at 212 Bradford Street Belle Shee. Solomon works for E I du Pont de Nemours at Belle Shee.

Doris Victoria Freed Fergus Fall Minn Ernest J. Solomon Eubank J. R. Withrow M. E. Church South Dinne H.R. Youn Art Quincy

Six Arrested in Numbers Raids to Face Judge Today

Six men named St. Eary Willard Starling John Horn Joseph Saunders Daniel Robinson and Frank Smith were arrested in three downtown raids Saturday and will be arraigned this morning in municipal court over operating a numbers racket.

St. Eary Willard Starling John Horn Joseph Saunders Daniel Robinson Frank Smith

Shower Honors Mrs Eldon Robinson in South Charleston

Honor guests included Mrs. C. W. Rupe and Mrs. Marjorie Rupe who hosted a Wednesday night shower at Mrs. C. W. Rupe's South Charleston home for Mrs. Eldon Robinson. Other attendees were Mrs. L. F. Lawson, Mrs. Charles A. Anderson, Mrs. Hayes Rupe, Mrs. Maggie Griffith, Mrs. W. A. Hanner, Mrs. Ralph Horton, Mrs. Nannie Martin, Mrs. Gene Hudson, Mrs. Thomas Caulfield, Mrs. Grover Hudson, and the Misses Virginia Rupe, Lee Edelman, Alpha Knapp, Bernice Lemons, and Betty Jean Rupe.

C. W. Rupe Marjorie Rupe South Charleston Eldon Robinson L. F.lawson Charles A. Anderson Hayes Rupe Maggie Griffith W. A. Hanner Ralph Horton Nannie Martin Gene Hudson Thomas Caulfield Grover Hudson Virginia

Chautauqua Speaker Dr Dean C Dutton Tonight

Dr Dean C Dutton of the Redpath Chautauqua will speak at Humphreys Memorial Church on The Challenge of Life and Crime of Being Ordinary tonight at o clock. He will continue the topic tomorrow night at the same hour.

Dean C."dutton Humphreys Memorial Church

Arbogasts Host Party For Cone-Conner Pair

Mr and Mrs A L Arbogast hosted Thursday night at their Pennsylvania Avenue home in honor of Mr and Mrs B G Conner. Guests included numerous Arbogast relatives and friends such as Miss Alma Ellison, Miss Grace Mangus, Miss Mary Ann Walton, Miss Milfred Conner, and Mr Donald Arbogast among others.

A. L. Arbogast Pennsylvania Avenue B. G. Conener Conner Leona Arbogast A. W. Booter Alva Arbogast Ralph Spangler Wayne Bumpus Ruby Deary R. E. Jarrett

Driver Who Ran Down Miss Rollins Sought

State police hunted the hit and run driver of the automobile that struck 16 year old Naomi Rollins of Slip Hill near her home Saturday night. She suffered a severe head injury while walking from a grocery store. Attendants at Staats Hospital said her condition was slightly improved. A witness provided police clues to the driver's identity.

Naomi Rollins Slip Hill Staats Hospital

Personal Notes From Washington to Pittsburgh and Atlantic City

Mrs C L Davison left for Pittsburgh to visit her son in law H J Davison before returning to Washington DC. Dr R A Treland W A McMillan Owen McMillan John C Cannaday and B R L Anderson returned from the annual American Medical society convention at Atlantic City. Mrs Edwitt King and daughter Diane, of East Washington street, returned from Kingwood where they stayed with Mr and Mrs J L Stevens and also visited Dr N L King of Morgantown.

C. L. Davison Drs. E. H. Nowell Dixie Street Pittsburgh H. J. Davison Washington, D. C The American Medical Society Atlantic City R.A. Treland W. A. McMillan Owen McMillan John C. Cannaday BR. L. Anderson Edwitt King East Washington Street Diane King Kingwood J. L. Stevens Nl. V. King Morgantown

Intermediate Court Term Opens Today Without New Judge

The June term of the intermediate court opens today with a vacancy after Judge Stephen Collett Littepage died May 5. Gov Holt to name successor Howard B. Lee acted as special judge last term. Sen Alvin J. Barnhart has been mentioned as possible replacement. Attorneys in court will select a special judge. grand and petit jurors meet, with 76 appeal cases assigned to petit jurors.

Stephen Collett Littepage Provedurr Holt Littlepage Howard B. Lee Charleston Alvin J. Barnhart Grand Petit Judce

Gas Line Explosion Causes Sliver Damage at South Charleston

An explosion due to excess pressure at the Rastine gas line near the U S naval ordnance plant in South Charleston shattered several windows and caused slight damage. Lieut Commander Dorraunce K Day attributed the blast to high pressure after a new gas well was connected. Police detoured traffic around the arsenal for hours pending repairs to the gas line and regulator.

U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant South Charleston Dorraunce K. Day Armor Park Stair

West Virginia State College Summer Session Opens Today

The summer session of West Virginia State College opens today at the institute. Several new courses will be offered and short programs include four-H camp organization mining and other vocational pursuits.

West Vir Rinin State College Institute

Governor Holt Speaks At Charleston Elks Flag Day

Gov Holt addresses Charleston Elks flag day observance at the lodge as lodges nationwide mark the anniversary of the Stars and Stripes adoption. The program features a choral ensemble, contralto Amita Laurie Leonard, and accompanist Josephine Carr, with flag day broadly celebrated today on June 14.

Gov. Holt Charleston Elk’s Club Amita Laurie Leonard First Presbyterian Church Josephine Carr

The Fiery Land Goes Modern Amid Immigration Surge

The region sees cultural shift as Palestine absorbs immigrants and consumer demand rises for shaving creams and toothpaste, marking a notable change in daily life and markets.

Palestine

Fr Petrie to Address Catholic Group Tonight

Father Thomas Petrie will speak on the encyclical of Pope Pius XI on Communism at the Knights of Columbus lodge meeting tonight. The event starts at 4 o'clock in the hall of the hears building.

Fr. Petrie Thomas Petrie Pope Pius XE

HelpKidneys Don’t Take Drastic Drugs

A distorted ad warns against drastic drugs for kidney issues and lists symptoms like getting up at night and low energy. It touts Docta prescription products such as Cystex and Furelin, claiming quick relief within 48 hours and a money back guarantee, urging caution with medical decisions.

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