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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

7

Mrs McAlhatten Hosts Gathering at Virginian Street Home

Mrs McAlhatten will entertain tomorrow afternoon at her Virginian Street home. Attending guests include Mrs W O Hart, Miss Elleig, Mrn Frank P. bic Athatten, Mr Walter Hallanan, Mr Wilson Carver, and Miss Frances Carver. The event runs from 4 to 4 o'clock with Greats visiting from the recent past.

Mrn Frank P. Bic Athatten Tex Virginian Street W. O. Har Miss Elleig McAlbztten Walter Hallanan Bsa Wilson Carver Misa Frarets

Daughters of 1812 Meet With Mrs H B Davenport

Daughters of 1812 gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs H B Davenport to discuss national duty and the War of 1812. Florence Calvert Kuhn and Lore Calvert were noted in attendance as 1037 38 topics were planned for study and a dinner arrangement was mentioned.

H. B. Davenport Florence Calvert Kuhn I Menting Lore Calvert Thartar United States Mire Davenportiz Kanewhirpet

Personal Notes From Chevy Chase and Charleston

Miss Betty Benson of Chevy Chase Md arrived Monday to spend weeks with Miss Frances Foster Kay daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Kay London Heights. Mr Albert Carney of Poca is a patient at McKilIan hospital after an appendectomy. Mr and Mrs Hawthorne D Bat ie and Mr and Mrs James Kay Thomas returned home from Asheville NC. Mr Robert Lowe, a resident at McMillan hospital, returned to his Delaware avenue home. Mr and Mrs W H Sullivan returned to Charleston after spending the winter and spring at Lakeland and Fort Pierce Fla.

Betty Benson Chevy Chase, Md Frances Foster Kay John F. Kay London Heights Albert Carney Poca McKtillan Hospital Poe Hawthorne D. Batie James Kay Thomas Asheville N.C Robert Lowe McMillan Hospital Delaware Avenue W. H. Sullivan Charleston Lakeland Fort Pierce Fla

Chimi Neers Guests At Rose Garden Meeting

The Chimi Neera were guests of Misa Hell Philips Tuesday night at the Rose Garden. Present were Mrs. Roland Garnes Mrs. Joseph Pettry Mrs. John Ride for Miss wines Dann Miss Ankrom Sybil Haynes Mrs Wilma Fore Miag Alice Ank rom Miss Lessie Summers Miss Bee one Misa Helen Allred and Miss Philips. Betty will be given by the club is tonight at their camp on Coal river.

Chimi-Neera Misa Hell Philips Rose Garden Roland Garnes Joseph Pettry John Ride

Long Daughters Wed at Ironton in Double Ceremony

Miss Becky Long and Miss Emma Jean Whittington wed Robert William Smith and Frank Van Valken Burgh in a Saturday night ceremony at Teonton, Ohio. Both brides are Huntington natives, with ties to Greenbrier College and prominent local families. The couples plan to reside in New York City where the grooms work for International Nickel.

Becky Long Robert William Smith Emma Jean Whittington Frank van Valken Burgh Teonton Luther Thompson Long Huntington George BR. Seamonds Margaret Burdette Tenth Avenue Smith Walken Burgh Greenbrier College Lewisburg Mra Smith Col. J. Harevey Long Long Valken Burgh Miss Whittington Carolyn Westcott Whittington Richmond, Va J. H. Westentt Mid-West New York City Mr. Smith Walken Burtgh International Nickel Company

Rivermeade Club Picnic Dinner On the South Side

Meibera of the Rivermeade Garden Club entertained husbands at a picnic dinner last night on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Allebach. Attendees included numerous couples such as H. M. Anderson, J. C. Anderson, J. B. Coghill, John Cork, H. H. Carrie, G. J. Floyd, J. G. Grymes, W. W. Hall, R. L. Hartman, B. D. G. Huber, Glen Hancock, B. D. A. Ketchum, Charles Lochtefeld, Leslie Mueller, J. M. Neenan, C. E. Billings, LON. Smith Jr, W. Z. Vineyard, Phillip Ziler, Clarence Simms, George Sutherland, and Phil M. Conley.

Meibera Rivermeade Garden Club Leroy Allebach H. M. Anderson J. C. Anderson B. Coghill John Cork H. H. Carrie G. J. Floyd J. G Grymes W. Whall R. L. Hartman G. Huber Glen ©. Hancock A. Ketchum Charles ‘Lochtefeld Leslie Mueller J. M. Neenan C. E. Billings Lon. Smith

Miss Leola Allen Weds Edward Ward in Blue Ridge

Mr and Mrs James W Allen announce the marriage of their daughter Leola Allen to Edward Ward of Blue Ridge. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Hobart Hill on June 12 and the couple will reside in Blue Ridge.

James W. Allen Blue Ridge Charleston Huntington Leola Allen Edward Ward Hobart Hill Bluges

Mrs L E Cobb Honored at Ashford Birthday Party

Mrs L E Cobb celebrated her seventy fifth birthday with a garden party at Ashford. Guests included Mr and Mrs H B Judy, Mr and Mrs John Watt, Mrs Alber Weaver, Mr and Mrs W J Judy, Mr and Mrs R O Holcomb, Mrs Mary Marsey, Miss Louise Watt, Miss Ruth Barnes, Miss Maria Antonietta Judy, Rev C M Smock, Mr J H Fitzgerald of Nitro, and other attendees.

W. FR. Judy Holcomb Ashford L. E. Cobb H. B. Judy John Watt Me.cahd

Kincaid Guild Meets Members at Jeffers Home

Emmanuel Baptist Kincaid guild gathered Tuesday at Mize Dorothy Jeffers home on Breece Street. Attendees included June Williams Katherine Williams Katherine Lanham Geraldine Rose Eloise Johnson Ruth Rawling Lois Kester Mildred White Brabel Hendricks Sarah Ann Hannah Helen Peterson Wanda Hall Mary Farmer Mrs C V Willama and Mrs E A Bre Candless.

Flamie Kincaid Guild Emmanuel Baptist Church Dorothy Jeffers Breece Street Thoee June Wiliams Katherine Williams Katherine Lanham Geraldine Rose Eloise Johnson Ruth Rawling Lois Kester Mildred White Brabel Hendricks Sarah Ann Hannah Helen Peterson Wanda Hall Mary_ Farmer C. V. Willlama E. A. Bme- Candless

Boiarskys Host Birthday Party for Helena Elizabeth Bolarsky

Mrs. Jack Boiarsky and Mr Brrs Boiarsky hosted a birthday celebration at their Lewis street home for Helena Elizabeth Bolarsky. A long guest list included Peggy Teague Naomi McKohan Anita McMacan Anita Austin Toyce Jesaip Sue Hughes and many others. Hartford guest Mrs N W Hankemeyer joined Ezelle and Byrna Carden in Wyoming where Hankemeyer is visiting. William R Kay, Hampden Sydney student, returns to Charleston to summer with John F Kay family.

Helena Elizabeth Bolarsky Brrs Jack Boiarsky Lewis Street Peggy Teague Naomi McKohan Anita McMacan Anita Austin Toyce Jesaip Sue Hughes Marian Fineburg Leah Fineburg Hetty Jo Miller Batty“ Jane Hedrick Jeen White Sua Hunt Ming Joyce Knight N. W. Hankemeyer Hartford, Conn Ezelle Carden Byrna Carden Wyoming Hankemeyer Frances van Hibte

How To Relieve Neuralgia In A Hurry

Advertises a home remedy called 50 offering quick neuralgia relief. Mentions ingredients and access to BC TM formula for joint, head cold, and nervous symptoms. Claims relief within minutes and low costs, encouraging readers to try and compare outcomes.

Lhase Nate Ady

Hitler and Mussolini Vow United Front Amid Rumors

Berlin reports say Chancellor Hitler assured Premier Mussolini of continuing friendship and sympathy between Germany and Italy in a speech to 1,300 Balilla leaders. He framed their nations as in arms, united against Bolshevism, while noting Neurath's London talks may test the axis.

Berlin Hitler Mussolini Germany Balilla Italy Diplomata Neurath London Reichsfuhrer Tr Duce Thefuehrer Fuhrer Europe von Neurath Britain Spain

Bodies Found In Large Oil Tank Fatal Play Tragedy

In Sistersville two 10 year old boys, Robert Morris and Junior Richards, died after entering a large oil tank used as a playhouse. Fumes from eight inches of oil caused their deaths during an all night search. The tank’s top trap door allowed their entry and their bodies were recovered by men using heavy chains.

Sistersville Robert Morris Dave Swartz Los Angeles Calif T. V. Stetson Junior Richards Birr O. B. Richards Evan S. Forrester Sietersville Forrester Hugo Edwards

Billups Willi to Address Security Conference Tonight

Clyde Billups, director of education and recreation for WPA, will discuss a report on Economic Security at 8 30 tonight in the old Kanawha building as the first in a series on social insecurity. Glenn S Callaghan, NYA director, said plans would be announced for lectures each Thursday night with representatives from various government branches present to discuss and answer questions.

Clyde Billups WPA AYA Kanawha Glenn S. Callaghan State NYA Aitter

Bulgarian Throne Heir Born as Salute Echoes

SOFTA Bulgaria June 16 A 100 gun salute announced the birth of a Bulgarian throne heir. Queen Giovanna wife of King Boris bore a son in the early morning health good. The king and queen keep the other child Maria Luisa four not in succession. The constitution requires a royal-born man to rule. King Boris appeared on a balcony to greet cheering crowds as work paused for thanksgiving day. Premier M G Kloselvanott announced the succession.

Softa Bulgaria Giovanns Hing Boris Hava Maria Loulaa

C and C Earnings Placed at 2 582 970

Cleveland June 16 The Chesapeake and Ohio railway company today reported net earnings after charges of 2 583 970. The five months net was 2 119 908 lower than last year.

Cleveland Jume Chesapeake and Obie Ailway Company Mae

Elizabeth Howard to wed Glenn Dale in Cameron

Announcement of the engagement of Elizabeth Howard of Cameron, former private secretary to Sen. Kueh Holt, to Glenn Robert Dale of New Haven, Conn. Dale is an executive at a nationwide retail stores company. Miss Howard has returned home from Washington. The wedding is set for June 26.

Cameron Elizabeth Howard Kueh Holt Glenn Robert Dale New Haven Conn Dale A Nations Retail Stores Miss Howard Washington

Officials to Confer Victor Ladd With Security Board

Victor Ladd assistant regional representative of the bureau of old age benefits will confer today with A. A. Knapp of the Charleston social security board to discuss program matters and benefit administration.

Victor Ladd Bureau of Old Age Benefits A. A. Knapp Charleston Social Security Board

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Mrs. McAlhatten Mm. W. Oo Sydnor Iss Ella Craig Chimi-Neers SE UM Dickinson Streets America Lorra Swank Jewelry Ironton Rivermeade Club Kincaid Guild Boiarskys Entertain William R. Kay Hampden-Sydney College Loudon Heights South Africa Dad Frankenberger's Virginia Billups Willi G.R. Dale Chicos Capitol Fhones STP Zee Ji Te Lee Frankenbergers
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