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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

4

Charleston Society Gathers For Elegant Virginia Wedding

One of the week’s premier social events was the marriage of Mya Ellen Carr Tompking and Dr John EB Cannaday at ten thirty yesterday morning in Virginia Street home of the bride’s aunt Mrs W A Blicer. Ceremony led by Dr Ernest Thompson with Episcopal ring service, pink chiffon bride, maid of honor Beret Jarrett, best man Douglas Roller, couple to reside at Journey's End 2625 Banawah Street and enjoy a Virginia trip before settling in Charleston.

Mya Ellen Carr Tompking John EB. Cannaday W. A. Blicer Virginia Sirest Coly Immerilaia Farma Ernest Thompson First Presbyterian Church Cannaday White Sur- BS Springs Charleston Banawha Street Ae Ang T. 8. Tompkins St. Alphe St. Albans High School West Virginia University Sis Cll Omega West Virginia Charleston General Hospital

Garden apron sale at flower show by St Anne's guild

St Anne's guild of St John’s Episcopal will run a garden apron table at the flower show hosted by South Side Woman's Club. The sale runs tomorrow from 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm at the club house. Circle No 6 of First Presbyterian will hold a bake sale Saturday at 10am at the Gossamt shop. Young mothers social at Calvary Baptist tonight at 8 includes report by Mrs Charles Harrington on the Northern Baptist convention. Hosts are Mrs G H Pierson, Mrs D T McClure and Mrs N W Pritchard.

St. Anne's Guild of St. John's Episcopal Church South Side Woman's Club First Presbyterian Church Gossamt Young Mothers Calvary Bappist Church Charles H. Harringtom Northern Baptist Convention G. H. Pierson D. T. McClure N. W. Pritchard

Personal Intelligence roundup of visits and travel notes

Charleston notices record multiple visitors and trips. George Hilperth returns from Morgantown and Columbus after WVU and Ohio State graduation events. Abe Blothick Ben Slotnick visit Mantell family in Birmingham. Ursula Daniels arrives from Halifax to stay with J N Grames in Bradford Street. Mrs. David Howard sails to England from New York to visit Oxford summer hosts. Flora Black visits Martha Julia Thom s route from Lexington. Virgle Brown recovers after tonsil operation. Dana Smith returns from Princeton to Kanawha Street for summer. Several others motor through Virginia and New England trips. Local school and church activities note vocational Bible school opening June 20 with enrollments.

Abe Blothick Ben Slotnick In-lay E. Mantell Birmingham Alabama Ursula M. Daniels Halifax MN. C J. N. Grames Bradford Street David Howard Quarrier Street New York England James Reese McKeldin Oxford Ssr Whss Flora Mae Black Memphis Mias Martha Julia Thoms Lexington Ffinnis Vom

Local Ladies Named in Social Notices

Mrs H D Thurmond Mrs 8 3 Perry Mrs A McNabb and Mrs W A Cadle are listed in a community social column noting attendees hostesses and connections among local families.

H. D. Thurmond Perry A. McNabb W. A Cadle

Richmond guests attend Meadows dinner at White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs June 16 Mr and Mrs Thornton Lewis hosted a Meadows dinner for Richmond couple Mr and Mrs George F Hester. Guests included Mr and Mrs John B Kitchen of New York Miss Betty Davis and Mrs Willam H Lewis. Attendees from various cities arrived for the Virginia resort stay and motor tours.

White Sulphur Springs Mra Thorntoh Lewis Meadows George F. Hester Richmond John B. Kitchen New York Myre George B. Davis Betty Davis Airs Willam H. Lewis Thomas WW. Stutherford W. W. Murdock Auburn N. Y Mira H. A. Crighton G. W. Hardison Williamstown N. C Charles Miesse E. F. Bourre John A. Poland Chillicothe Clio Worth Lynch Cleveland W. G. Crighton Charleston Samuel G. Higgs George Martin Erdman Casino Samuel F. Strait Jim Perry Caella Lukens Gnicago Barbara Muler P. S. Addison W. D. Addison Elmhurst Farm Iwgtheon William Seldel Reading Kates Mountain Club Casino Veranda C. W. Brown R. S. Terry H. F. Williams Willis Fallmer Natalie and Florence Fallmer Ze Grand Redfield

Eastern Star Officers and Summer Courses Seen in City

Newly elected Eastern Star officers include Pearl Sutler as matron and John Basabitt as patron with a long list of associates, conductress and other roles. Marshall College teachers’ summer training draws several local women as students, while residents travel for visits, business, and family gatherings around St. Albans.

Nitro business insider report sparks local interest

A fragmentary note mentions Mrs Albert Seam of St Albans and a business insider in Nitro on Wednesday, indicating a local commerce angle. The incomplete item lacks dates and full names, but points to a small community business matter and a resident involved in a Wednesday event.

Albert Seam St. Albans

Local Social Notes From Nitro Area Events

Residents visit relatives and travel plans cloud a busy week in Nitro and nearby towns. Mrs. Hayes returns home after visiting her daughter and son-in-law, while Ronald Burnette spends weeks with his grandparents in Clendenin. Marguerite Young visits Kanawha City family. Charleston visitors John Overstreet and Joe Weaver in Nitro for business. Girls Florene Lemma Wanda Morton and Madeline Morton head to Gallipolis for Ethel McCormick and Hoke Bragon wedding where Madeline serves as bridesmaid. J C Hutsinpiller called to Gallipolis by father’s illness. Mrs. Alderson hosts bridge with a group on Twelfth street. Viacose vs Winfield baseball game set for Sunday in Winfield. Children and youth at the Bible school stage an operetta Gretchen's Wonderful Adventure at 8:00 p m. Mrs William A S Vivian Mrs George Fisher Miss Katherine Walker Allis Wilson in charge. Mr George F Heyes attends St Albans event Tuesday night.

Geo. F. Hayes Twenty-fourth Street Ronald Burnette Te Clendenin Marguerite Young Eightteenth Street Cledith Guy Margret ‘Ann Kanawha City John Overstreet Joe Weaver Charleston Nitro Florene Lemma Wanda Morton Madeline Morton Gallipolis Ohio Ethel McCormick Hoke Rabagon Misa McCormick Nitra J. C. Hutsinpiller Alderson Twelfth Street Charles W. Campbell Nellie Stewart Ralph R. Wallace W. K. Coen Mable Arbuckle Lina Barton C. G. Crow Winfield Bible School The Methodist Episcopal Church Hell Gretchen William A Vivian George Fisher Mias Katherine Walker Allis Wilson George F. Heyes St. Albans

Smith to Address Sutton Rotarians at Farmer’s Day

John W. Smith, commissioner of agriculture, will discuss the relation of the town to the country at Button tonight, addressing Sutton Rotary Club’s Farmer's Day. About 16 members are expected to attend and bring guests.

Button John W. Smith Commisstoner Agriculture Charleston Rotary Club Sutton

Commissioner Smith Leads Potato Growers Tour in West Virginia

After a Sutton meeting, Commissioner Smith travels to Clarkeburg for a West Virginia Cooperative Potato Growers Association meeting. The visit launches a virtual potato tour touring northern state growers associations across the district.

Sutton Smith

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