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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1933

Page

18

Miss Pettus To Wed Mr Bitzer

Miss Virginia Pettus daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Pettus of Quarrier street will wed Rev David Rolston Bitzer at 10 30 Monday morning at First Presbyterian church The Rev George L Bilver of Holly Springs Miss will read the service Relatives and close friends only Miss Agnes Bltce and Mrs Annie Lavarie Leonard will sing with John Martin at the organ Miss Nell Rowland Pettus sister of the bride maid of honor William Tinsley Bitzer best man After the ceremony the couple will go to Montreal N C and upon return will reside in Charleston Mr Bitwer is assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian church.

Virginia Pettus W. H. Pettus Quarrier Street David Rolston Bitzer First Presbyterian Church George L. Bilver Holly Springs Wil Aghes Bltce Annie Lavarie Leonard John Martin Nell Rowland Pettus Wiliam Tinsley Bitzer Henderson Tenn Montreal N.C Charleston Bitwer

Bible School Closes After Daily Vacation Session

The First Methodist Episcopal Church on Second Avenue South Charleston held commencement exercises for its annual daily vacation Bible school. Attendance averaged 92 pupils over two weeks. The program featured work exhibitions and awards for outstanding pupils, with Rev. E J Heller serving as principal and eight teachers assisting.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Second Avenue South Charleston E. J. Heller

Figures Prove Women To Be Safe Drivers

A misread dispatch discusses National Safety Council figures arguing women drivers are safer than men. It cites crash involvement rates, noting one in 21 male drivers versus one in 86 female drivers, and includes a skeptical Vermont West Virginia quote about the stubborn male stereotype.

National Safey Council Rly Valemont West Virginian

Miss Pierpont Weds Putney Snodgrass in Harrisville Ceremony

Cor delia Pierpont of Harrisville married Putney Bligh Snodgrass son of J K Snodgrass of Spencer on June 3 in Ashland Rev Ralph A Herring of First Baptist officiated. Mrs Snodgrass taught in Charleston schools three years and Mr Snodgrass works with Appalachian Gas in Charleston. They plan a motor trip to Chicago and Canada and will reside at Nayes Avenue with George Milter.

Batle McCally Pierepont Harrisville Cordelia Putney Charleston Appalachian Gas Corporation Ghicaco Cauada

Dixie Beauty Shoppa Offers 57 50 Permanent at Coal River Beach

Local ad guides readers to Dixie's Beauty Shoppa for a hair permanent priced at 57 50 with the claim of a do it yourself wave without a salon visit. Dixie promises tailored styling, quick results, and reliable service, urging a visit tomorrow. The Wheel on Quarter Street advertises a cool, spacious dining room with music on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and suggests picking up at home beer and home gases for summer convenience.

Coal River Beach Lacs Tasalee Thara T'va Dixie

Slip covers and home fittings from Woodrum's shop

A local ad highlights Woodrum's as experts in slip covers that fit furniture perfectly without slips or pulling. It promotes home fittings, curtain and drape coordination, and advises customers to create a coordinated room with fabric choices and color harmony. Also mentions Varin's grocery store offering quality brands at bargain prices.

Woodrum Varinn's Varlan’s

Siegel Shoe Company Rational shoe shipment sale

Siegel's on Stave advertises a new shipment of rationally priced shoes with fresh styles just off the beach. Shoppers are urged to hurry and choose from many options as prices are stated at 82.98, AS.9B and $498, with terms inviting multiple purchases.

Siegel's Staveslent

Security Barber Shop Offer For Distinctive Hair Cuts

A local advert promotes Security Barber Shop located downstairs in the Smoursky Banking and Trust Building. It touts distinctive hair cuts suitable to the customer’s beauty type and notes expert manicurists are available for same visit services.

Smoursky

Capitol Hat Cleaners Promise Quick Hat Reblock Service

An endorsement from a customer notes Capitol Hat Cleaners at 71 Virgin Street in Cincinnati offers fast hat cleaning and reblocking. The reviewer had two pajamas cleaned and reblocked and applies praise for the quality, claiming the hat looked like new after a rush service. The date mentioned is 6-18-93.

Capitol Hat Cleaners

Informal Danes Riven by Sorority Dance At Elks Club

An informal dance sponsored by the Phi-So-Life Sorority was held Wednesday evening at the Elks Club. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. Zuriel Hark, Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Pushkin, Misses Lucille Duffee and Esther Hark, and many Huntington residents such as Jack Katzeff Leo Eventte and Israel Bimon. The event gathered a large group of local residents and friends at the social gathering.

Phi-So-Life Sorority Elks’ Club M Wide Chandler Padhivsky Zuriel Hark Hyman Pushkin Jack Katzeff Lewis OD. Waller Prosser Harry Joseph Hearst M. i. Morganstelm Leo Eventte Mon Meyer M. Goodman Lucille Duffee T. Jean Teubenstein Esther Marie Hark Beth Levy Frances Rosenthel Minuie Lee Jason Lilian Elderman Hantington Rattn Cohen Golkite Jason Mith Gladys Conlor Ruth Berman Margaret Ka

Club Picnic Set By West Lie Woman’s Group

The West Lie Woman's club will host a picnic at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon at the 4-H swimming pool. Mrs. Frank G. Fletcher serves as refreshment committee chair, directing the planned services and arrangements.

Frank G. Fletcher

Elite Laundry Company Cleaning Service Ad Notice

Feather pillows bedding and linens promoted for cleansing at Elite Laundry Company. Claims of “pure soft water” and fresh currents, suggesting improved cleanliness. Dial 41 125 for service and expected soft results.

Society Notes Reveal East Coast Visits Across Charleston

Society items detail guests and travel among Charleston residents with visits from Mrs. Ganrles M. Aldersma of Houston and Camp Allegheny, Miss Eugenia Bibby of Lee street, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Halburt and daughters from Los Angeles, and many others. Events include church gatherings, lunches, weekend visits in Cincinnati and Chicago, and plans for summer camps and institute sessions.

Eugenia Bibby Lee Street Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Institute of Dramatic Art

Auxiliaries at GC A R Encampment Praised in City News

The article praises G A R encampment auxiliaries from Parkersburg and highlights their role in state patriotic affairs. It notes many young women in leadership, mentions local families and weekend visitors in Cincinnati and Bluefield, and ends with the marriage of Ines Quickle to W H Surface.

la Sant Lhive Parkersburg Parkersburg Sone Tinel

Charleston Events and Community Notices Compiled

In Charleston this afternoon Reverend EB Walker of Chelyan officiated a ceremony followed by a motor trip to the east for the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Sullace. Mrs. F O Saunders and Mrs. Saunders have moved to Huntington where Mr. Saunders will resume his practice. G W Besire and family were summoned to Clifton Forge Virginia by the illness of Joline Besire who had an operation there. Mrs. Delbert T Robinson returns from Minneapolis after attending a National Federation for Music Clubs meeting and visited Chicago Indianapolis Detroit and Dayton. Robert Simms of Nitro visits Glenwood Avenue hosts Mr. and Mrs. W H Max Sinnly. Olmer Charles Foulk marked his fifth birthday with a party at home on Ladies Street.

Charleston EB Walker Chelyan Or Finlated Sullace East F/O. Saunders State Supervisors of Transportation Georgiima Besire John Besire Clifton Forge Joline Besire Delbert T. Robinsom Minneapolis Minn National Federation For Music Clubs Niccollet Hotel Serestkee Olmer Charles Foulk Laidley Street Charles Foulk

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