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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1941

Page

4

Invitational Tournament At Kanawha Club For Women Golfers

Women golfers from Kanawha Country club hosted an invitational yesterday at the clubhouse with luncheon. Visitors included Mes James Joseph Gentry Arnold Irwin and many others from Guyan Spring Valley Hawks Nest Edgewood Meddow Brook Southmoor and Marietta clubs. Home players and guests competed in a social showcase of skill and hospitality.

Kanawha Country Club James Joseph Gentry Arnold Irwin A. L. Kouns Berkley Lyon Guyan Country Club Huntington Edgewood R. H. Staehlin R. H. Robinson O. GO. Wright E. B. Harter L. H. Seaton J. A. Mooney A. C. Hamstead Lee Henkel Robert Wolff A. V. Brawley Ida Hark Meddow Brook Charles Rotgin Lake Brown Southmoor Jack Furbher Ernest Whitaker W. K. McRoberts Madeline Lavalice Marietta Mesdames M. M. Moorhead R. W. Lows F. E. Weaver R. D. Keightley R. S.richardson W. E. Miller Frank Wallace BE. W. Rugeley W. Wakdace V. M. Painter V. C. Smith

Sybie Meadows Weds John E Hill in Witcher

Mr and Mrs Mack Meadows of Quincy announce the marriage of their daughter Sybie to John E Hill son of Mr and Mrs C C Hill of Witcher The ceremony was conducted by Rev J W Hoyt Baptist minister of Gallipolis Ohio on May 31 The bride wore a pink street length frock with black accessories and a corsage of roses Attendants were Mr and Mrs Carl Skeoges Mrs Hill is a graduate of DuPont Medical School The couple reside in Witcher.

Mack Meadows Quincy Sybie John E. Hill C. C. Hill Witcher J. W. Hoyt Gallipolis Carl Skeoges Hill duPont Med School Bill

Sarah White Weds John Howard Grady in Charleston

Miss Sarah Giles White daughter of Mrs Dave Herr White of Abney Circle married June 6 to Mr John Howard Grady of this city. Rev Ernest Thompson officiated at his home on Kanawha Parkway in the presence of family and close friends. The bride wore a white crepe street length frock with a Linen hat and gardenia corsage. Best man was Mr George H Cates. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Graham White and children of Buechel Kentucky. Mrs Grady, a Sigma Iota Chi charter member, graduated from Charleston High School and Kanawha College. Grady attended Cincinnati University and works for Life Savers in New York. The couple will reside in Columbus Ohio.

Sarah Giles White Dave Herr White Abney Circla John Howard Grady Ernest Thompson Flist, Presbyterian Church Kanawha Parkway George H. Cates Richard Graham White Buechel, Ky Sigma Iota Chi Sorority Charleston High -Schnol Kanawha College Cincinnati University Life Savers Corporation of New York Columbus

Wedding Held in Lexington Virginia for Anne Amick and Jack Keith Jr

Anne Amick of Gilmer married Jack Keith Jr son of Mr and Mrs A J Keith of Sand Fork on June 4 in Lexington Virginia Rev J J Murray officiated at the Presbyterian church The bride wore a yellow ensembles with white accessories and a spray of talisman roses Attending were Dr and Mrs E Pendleton Tompkins of Lexington and Carter Glass of Big noted relatives and friends The couple planned a tour of Virginia and Glenville State College where Mr Keith studied law at Washington and Lee University for two years

N. J. Amick Gilmer Anne Jack Keith, Jr A.J. Keith Sand Fork Lexington J. J. Murray Presbyterian Church E. Pendleton Tompkins Lexinton Carter Glass Big Virginia Glenville State Ata Teachers College Keith Washington and Lee University

Sorority Honors Mrs Victor Older at Tyler Mountain Buffet

Mrs Victor Older hosted a Wednesday night buffet at her Tyler Mountain home for the Delta Sigma Epsilon alumnae chapter. Miss Wilda Lloyd led a discussion titled The Goal of the American Motion. Other participants included Mesdames Alton Riddleberger Rene Stone Harald McKnight Frank Mancari and David Mahegan along with Misses Carolyn Kallmerton Naomi Kallmerton Juanita Halstead Kay Lynch Mary Scott and Maxine Pauley of Eskdale.

Victor Older Tyler Mountain Delta Sigma Epsilon Wilda Lloyd Mesdames Alton Riddleberger Rene Stone Harald McKnight Frank Mancari David Mahegan Carolyn Kallmerton Naomi Kallmerton Juanita Halstead Kay Lynch Mary Scott Maxine Pauley Eskdale

Birthday Party for Mrs Connollys Daughter in Falling Rock

Mrs L C Connolly hosted a party in Falling Rock for her daughter Oral June's seventh birthday. Attendants included Mrs Mary Hoover Jr and many friends and relatives such as Mrs Slack Wilda Rucker Florence Ann Belt Ruth Ann Rucker Ernest Hays and others.

L. C. Connolly Falling Rock Wilda Walker Don Smith Jack Walker Donald Walker Carolyn Sue Boley Betty Lou Welch Richard Walker Jo Ann Rucker Melva Welch Carol Welch Harold Richard McCune Peggy Welch Betty Brisendine Reba Edens B. A. Jones L. C. Connolly, Jr George DB. Connolly Ernest Graham W. M. Tinsley George Crowder L. & Connolly, Sr

Picnic for Visitors at Cannaday Camp

Mrs. Dorothy Thayer Smith and her daughter host a picnic supper tonight at Dr. John E. Cannaday's camp as a compliment to Misses Jusis van der Voort of Fredonia New York Jackie Logan of Bridgeport Connecticut and Jenny McKean of Pride's Crossing Massachusetts house guests of Miss Caroline Hill Twenty four guests have been invited to attend.

Dorothy Thayer Smith Mies Dorothy Bowne Smith John E. Cannaday Jusis van der Voort Fredonia N.Y Jackie Logan Bridgeport Conn Jenny McKean Pride's Crossing Mass Caroline Hill Guise

Officers Installed At DAR Luncheon

Mrs. W. H. Vaught of Pleasant conducted the installation of officers at a DAR luncheon by the John Young chapter held at Wren's Nest. New officers include regent Mrs. O. H. Bobbitt and vice regents Mrs. Carl Gilchrist and Mrs. Charles Howard, with a lineup of chapter members and hostesses listed.

Dar John Young Wren's Nest W. H. Vaught Pi. Pleasant The Daughters of the American Revolution O. H. Bobbitt Carl *. Gilchrist Charles F. Howard Philip W. Ziler M. L. O'Neale Howard Byrd Charles Kenney Henry C. Capito W. R. Beavan George Keller

Shower Held For Mrs. Charles E. Watkins at Oak Hill

Mrs. J Sheldon Trump and Mrs. B C Burnside hosted a baby shower for Mrs. Charles E. Watkins of Harvey at the hosts home in Oak Hill. Centerpiece featured pink flowers and candles with guests listed among local families and friends.

J. Sheldon Trump B. C. Burnside Charles E. Watkins Harvey Oak Hill

Greenbrier Queen Chosen at College

LEWISBURG June 13 Miss Elizabeth Macfarlan of Ridgewood New Jersey received the crowning honor at Greenbrier college as Queen of Greenbrier during commencement last weekend. Janet Cooper of Roselle New Jersey was first lady in waiting and Jeanette Richards of Richwood was maid of honor. Helen Brunskill of Cincinnati will serve as Queen of Greenbrier during the TA4T 42 session.

Lewisburg Elizabeth Macfarlan Ridgewood WN. 2 Greenbrier College Greenbrier Janet Cooper Roselle N. A Jeanette Richards Richwood Helen Brunskill Cincinnati Green Prior College

Edith Norcross Called by Army Nurse Commission

Miss Edith Norcross a trained nurse and Mountain State Hospital School graduate has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the army nurses reserve corps and will report for duty at Bowman Field Louisville Kentucky. For four months she has been at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati and now visits her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Z Norcross.

Edith Norcross Mountain State Hospital Army Nurses Reserve Corps Bowman's Field Louisville

June Belongs To Brides And Beauty Tips

A Charleston Gazette beauty column advises brides to favor simple dignified white gowns and classic styling. It covers makeup tones, skincare routines, and jewelry, with reader questions on budget, veil placement, and timeless pompadour hairstyles. Lois Leeds promotes a travel beauty leaflet for brides-to-be.

Lois Leeds Lolk Leeds Charleston Gazette

Posed for Lois Leeds Happy is the bride who looks her prettiest on her wedding day

Personal Notes details marriages and visits of local residents. Mrs Clarence B Peck and daughter Julia of Pittsburgh visit her parents on Virginia Street. Ernest B Graham returns to Norfolk naval base after two weeks with parents. Gden Gosham, SMU law graduate, spends summer with parents. Kenneth Klipstein of New York City to visit Leonard Jacobson. O F Clark returns from Shrine Imperial council session in Indianapolis. Mrs Grayson E B Wolford of Rensford undergoes major operation. Grose Harper moves to Massey Circle home. Mrs Robert Caincross and Robert Michael visit St Albans. Mrs Edythe Weimer visits friends in Richmond. Frances Anderson and J K Anderson of Virginiae...

Lois Leeds Clarence B. Peck Julia Pittsburgh David 5. Matthews Virginia Street Ernest B. Graham Naval Base Norfolk R. G. Graham Clendenin Texas

Blackwood Slam bid use in bridge contracts

Question and answer style item notes when Blackwood Slam bid is used. It states the bid occurs when slam is possible and partnership has enough aces after a suit has been established. The four in trump bid seeks aces information only. It also includes unrelated questions about Titian hair and bread yield from wheat.

Fagion D.C Titian

Daily Quiz prompts and true or false questions

The Gazette presents a 10 item quiz with questions on literature animals geography battles and history. It asks who wrote the Old Curiousity Shop whether Cetinie is a fly species location Zambezi river geography devil dogs hashtag and whether Mt McKinley is the North American summit. It also queries who helped Hitler write Mein Kampf which president Roosevelt married how to spell capital of Canada state of Wyoming Massacre and Cinderella's slipper material.

Yugoslavia Zambezi River British Guiana Africa Asia North American Mt McKinley Alaska Rudolf Hess Joseph Goebbels Hermann Goering Hitler Theodore Roosevelt Dominion of Canada Wyoming Valley

Common Error Guidance in Pronoun Substitutions

The article argues against using vague terms and urges substituting precise identities such as man woman or child when describing people. It emphasizes clarity and avoids gendered or non-specific references in reporting.

Marriage in Gallipolis Ties Hill to Scruggs in May

Frances Hill daughter of C. C. Hill of Witcher and Carl Grant Scruggs of Portsmouth Virginia were married May 31 in Gallipolis Ohio with Rev. J W Hoyt officiating. Attendants were John E Hill and Frances Hill. The couple will live in Portsmouth and attend West Virginia University for 11 weeks this summer.

C. C. Hill Witcher Frances Carl Grant Scruggs Portsmouth Scruggs Kellfer Greenbrier Gallipolis J. W. Hoyt John £. Hill

Couple Honored At Dinner Party At Wren's Nest

Misses Phyllis Smith and Betty Jo Bell hosted a dinner party at the Wren's Nest to honor Miss Betty Sutherland and Mr. Frederick A. Tesser who plan to marry on June 21. Bridal decorations and gold framed photos as favors. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. David Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Rome Osborne, and several Misses and Messrs including Blanche Chittum Mary Janice Picklesimer Mildred Goldman Clarence Bloch John Isaac Robert Teter James Satterfield George Mathes.

Phyllis Smith Betty Jo Bell Wren’s Nest Betty Sutherland Frederick A. Tesser David Fleming Rome Osborne Blanche Chittum Mary Janice Picklesimer Mildred Goldman Clarence Bloch John Isaac Robert Teter James Satterfield George Mathes

Mrs Pelfrey Hosts Alpha sorority alumnae directors

Mrs Pelfrey entertained Alpha sorority alumnae chapter directors at a 2 buffet supper Tuesday night at her East Bank home. Present were Mesdames N F Wood Ralph K Ryan M George and Misses Emelie Schmidt Mary Emma Saul Aldene Stevens Wilma Ramsey Mary Hall Elizabeth Faber Celeste Stanley Jessie Jones Elaine White Grace Taylor and Betty Jane Jones.

B. B. Palfray Alpha Fora Sorority East Bank Mesdames N. F. Wood Ralph.k. Ryan M. George Emelie Schmidt Mary Emma-Saul Aldene Stevens Wilma Ramsey Mary Hall Elizabeth Faber Celeste Stanley Jessie Jones Elaine White Grace Taylor Betty Jane Jones

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Kanawha Club Sarah White Married John Howard Grady Ohio Kent Edgewood_ Hane I. Sones Carlillon Chad Mise Po Electrolux O. J. Morrison Carl Edward Strong Norma Cobb Kenneth Cobb Garrison E. Strong Marfork C. E. Pindar Strong Sherman High School Concord State Teacher's Morris Harvey Raleigh Truax-Tracr Coal Company Merfork Mrs. Watkins Fred Watkins Charleston B. E. Downs, Jr J. C. Estes J. W. Gillespie S. C. Higgins, Jr P. M. Snyder Mount Hope R. Hill R. E. Kelly K. Kessler J. Stuart Lewis Grace Marakner James Saddler R. P. Nichols B L. Slater Howard Morrison P. E. Prillamen Houston Wilburn Scarbro B. C. Pannell Kenneth Blake C. B. Anderson M. G. Horesnen James Bibb D. D. Burkhleder W. H. Hill J. E. Lewis T. H. Mason R. S. Murray A. BP. New Greenbrier Queen Peefecfort Rachel Miss Leeds Miss Olsen Helene J Gden Gosham Southern Methodist University Dallas, Tex Mrs Donald Gosham Kenneth Klipstein New York City Lernard Jacobson O. F. Clark Lee Street Indianapolis Shrine Imperial Council Grayson Eb, Wolford of Rensford Grose Harper Oney J Street Massey Circle South Charleston Robert Caincross Robert Michael Alley St. Albans Fred Mittlestead Edythe Weimer Woodroad Richmond, Va W. F. Conway Frances Anderson South Ruffner J. K. Anderson Harry Slack Los Angeles Cali Hissom Earl G. Missom Penn. Aye Shring Bt Magazine Grove Tabernacle Diamond * Ice & Coal CO Madam Kay Nuvad Allen Snow Hill W. Va Groyhewad the Gazette Betty White Webster Springs Dorothy Brown Princeton Nellie Morgana Elmwood Avenue Delbert T. Robinson Cal Natsonal Federation of Music Clubs Federalion Robinson West Ivor F. Boiarsky McClung Street Brown University Providence R. 1 Mose E. Boiarsky Mrs. Pelfrey Fyright
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