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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1944

Page

11

Miss Phyllis Price Weds Fred Eugene Wise Jr

Miss Phyllis Price and Fred Eugene Wise Jr wed in a formal ceremony with string music greenery and gladioli creating the background. The bride wore ivory satin with a tulle veil and a white orchid prayer book bouquet. Bridesmaids wore pastel frocks and cap veils. The couple plans a Cincinnati wedding trip and will reside in Richmond while Mr Wise studies at the Medical College of Virginia under the navy V-12 program. Mrs Wise is an instructor in Kanawha Co schools and holds degrees from several institutions. Mr Wise is a Marshal College and East Bank High School alumnus with science and medical society memberships.

Tench Miss Kitty Godbey Sylvia Belle Price Robert Bayless Paxton Ft. Lauterdale Charleston Linda Lou Laing Robert Leroy Vetic Barbara Helen Hodges Marguerite Harrison Price Cincinnati Groverland Av Richmond Wise Medical College of Virginia Uder Navy Kanawha Co South Charleston Phi Kappa Sigma Social Sorority Morris Harvey and Marshall Colleges West Virginia Institute of Technology Mason College of Music Juilliard Foundation of Music and Fine Arts New York City East Bank High School Marshal College Chi Beta Phi National Scientific Theta Kapp Psi

Mrs Carson Hosts Luncheon and Kanawha Hotel Compliment

Mrs Carson acted as hostess at a luncheon last week at the Kanawha hotel honoring Mrs L J Lattimore of Charlotte North Carolina. Other guests included Mesdames Harry Erwin Clem Johnson Roy Reger L J Abbott Dollie Walker Harry Gill N P Rhinehart Sayre Manley Thacker and P Witty. The Dunbar Cotillion club also held a dance Friday night at the city hall auditorium for members and additional guests.

The Dunbar Cotillion Club City Hall

KTM Recepts Weds Elson Ray Stewart In Huntington

In Huntington at Westmorland Christian church during June a ceremony united Miss Virginia Dave Brillhart and Elson Ray Stewart. Bride wore pale blue frock and white orchids. attendants included Nancy Stewart and C W Harrison. Reception at The Continental featured tiered cake. The couple, residing at 1565 1 4 Quacker St, will celebrate with showers planned by relatives.

Westmorland Christian Church Huntington G. C. Clerk Virginia Dave Brillhart J. H. Brillhart Pine St Elson Ray Stewart W. K. Stewart Anaconda Av Nancy Stewart C. W. Harrison Harold E Rhodes Stewart Chesapeake Rhodes Dana+ Summers Preston St Brillhart Charleston KTM van High School duPont Quacker St Kentucky

Sat. Gladys Goff To Marry June 28

Gladys Cornwell Goff USMC to wed James Alexander Rippetoe Jr. on June 28 at First Presbyterian chapel with Rev J B Overmyer officiating. Reception at Daniel Boone hotel. Matron of honor is sister Mrs John Galbraith and best man Lt Harold P Clarke of Fort Bragg. Goff to induction and recruiting duty. Rippetoe works in nylon division at DuPont plant.

Gladys Goff Set Gladys Cornwell Goff USMC James Alexander Rippetoe, Jr J. A. Rippetoe Hillcrest J. B. Overmyer First Presbyterian Church Daniel, Boone Hotel John Galbraith Harold P., Clarke Fort Bragg Set. Gott Grace Cornwell Goff Maryland Marine Headquarters duPont

Miss Anne Carroll Engaged To Arthur Kennedy O’Keefe

Social pages celebrate the betrothal of Miss Anne Anne Carroll to Mr. Arthur Kennedy O’Keefe with a post party in Noyes area. The couple plans an early fall wedding. Carroll is daughter of Mrs. Richard Carroll and the late Mr. Carroll. O’Keefe is son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. O’Keefe of Fall River Mass.

Anne Carroll Arthur Kennedy O’keefe Elizabeth Anne Carroll Arthur Kennedy O'Keefe Miss Carroll Walter F. Kirk, Jr Noyes Ay Coypte Richard Semes Carrol Virginia St. End Mr. Carroll

Wedding of Suzanne Long Takes Place In Huntington

Society notices report the Huntington ceremony for Suzanne Hamilton Log and Lt. Lawrence Rogers II with Rev. Tyler officiating at Trinity Church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leng, wore lace and net, lilies of the valley, and a duchess lace veil, with bridesmaids and a color scheme of pink and white. The couple plans New York City Bay Head trip then residence at Camp Campbell Kentucky where Rogers serves in field artillery.

Charleston Suzanne Hamilton Log Lawrence Harrison Rogers Aus Trinity [Episcopal Church In Huntington Roger S. Tyler Paul Walker Leng Syd Norman Tallman Rogers Mie Bay Mary Shep Mann Jace Elnise Long Nener Margot Long Charles Wale Honeysuckle Hill Mrs. Long Lynn Williamson Ashfind Jerry Laurson Barbara Caldwell Mary Kai Jean Nancy Mcintosh Kathryn Nancy Pitts Gocals New York City Bay Head Mes Rogers Camp Campbell Field Artillery Miss Long Shipley School Bryn Mawr

Cotillion Club to Host Formal Dance in Charleston

Mrs. Cabell Davis, director of the Junior Cotillion club, announces a formal dance set for Monday June 26 at the Charleston Bear club with the Commanders orchestra playing from 3 30 p m to 12 36 a m. Former members and new entrants to the armed forces are invited guests. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs Harry Thayer Mr and Mrs Theo dore Goldthorpe Dr and Mrs Hugh Thompson and Mr and Mrs William Siue.

Cabell Davis Charleston

Miss Bonham Weds Albert Caproni in Princeton

Miss Lydia Bonham daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert N Bonham of Princeton wed Friday night at St Mark s Methodist church to Mr Albert Caproni son of Mrs Joseph Caproni of Maysville Ky and the late Mr Caproni Rev Br C Boothe performed the double ring ceremony The bride wore a white linen suit with white accessories and talisman Totos and baby s breath After a wedding trip in Virginia the couple will reside at 3904 Noyes Ave Mr Caproni is a buyer for Biagi Fruit and Produce Co She is a graduate of Princeton High School and Concord State Teachers College The couple plan to settle in Princeton area

Geretta Paola Hesber Lydia Bonham Robert N. Bonham Princeton St. Mark's ‘Methodist Church Albert Caproni Joseph Caproni Maysville Mr. Caproni BR. C. Boothe

Waela sorority plans 7 p.m. house party in South Charleston

The Waela sorority will entertain members with a dance party at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Miss Marian Elizabeth Maddods home on Superior Avenue in South Charleston. Officers to be installed that evening include Jackie Hartington as president Ann Sokol as vice president Fern Roach as secretary Quinita Rowsey as treasurer Marian Haddad as publicity Phyllis Thomas as pledge mistress and Jean Sokala as sergeant at arms.

Waela Tmueia Marian Elizabeth Maddod Superior Av South Charleston Jackie Hartington Ann Sokol Fern Roach Quinita Rowsey Marian Haddad Phyllis Thomas Jean Sokola

Forty Club Bridge Luncheon Plans Held at Charleston Club

The Forty Club will entertain with a quarterly bridge luncheon at 1 pm Saturday at the Charleston Woman's Club. Hostesses include Mrs. Irvin Wildman, Mrs. Perry Polfegbarger, Mrs. A. W. Laing, Jo, and Mrs. Fenton Ingham.

Forty Club Charleston Woman's Club Irvin Wildman Perry Polfegbarger A. W. Laing Fenton Ingham

Week's Club Calendar Highlights Red Cross Events

Red Cross sewing and knitting sessions run daily in Masonic Temple production rooms and Charleston high school rooms. Volunteer Nurse’s Aide desks register new classes at chapter houses on Duffy Street with phones for contact. Surgical dressings groups meet 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in rooms 111-113, Charleston high school, with various clubs and luncheons scheduled through Friday and into the weekend.

Monnay Red Cross Masonic Temple Red Cross Drak Duffy Red Cross Surgical D. mm Charleston High Selwal Aoe the Relief Society Kanawhara United Daughters of the Confederacy Charleston Sharp Lasitie Temple Dutty St Charleston High Fort Mill Garden Club Kanawha Edgewood Country Club Janethoor Masonia Delfy St Hed Cross Chatteston High School British War Relief Society Kusnawha Blvd West Side Woman’s Club Carl N. Beane Phot Club O'Clork Daniel Beane Alde Derk Duffy St Charleston High School Woodsedge Garden Club Mra John Barlow Chester Rd Fourth Moor

Prospective Brides To Be Entertained Shower in Summit Dr Home

Mrs 8 Dens Clay and Mrs Russell E Thevenin will host a towel shower Thursday night at the former's Summit Drive home as a pre nuptial courtesy to Miss Tyrinnus White and Harmorene Anderson. White will marry Lt Paul Eugene Lienesch July 8 in Dayton. Anderson to wed Eugene C Fuller July 22. Invitations issued to numerous Mesdames and Misses including P Wilte, David Anderson, Joe Hutchinson, and others.

Dens Clay Russell E. Thevenin Summit Dr Tyrinnus White Harmorene Anderson Miss White Paul Eugene Lienesch Dayton Miss Anderson Eugene C. Fuller P. Wiilte David T. Anderson Joe Hutchinson Robert Lambie Burl Reed Jake Trinkie Deal Tompkins Jack L. Burke John Bowes Bernard Willams Otis Baird Smith John Fuller Wiliam Mitchell Alva Williamson Edward MacAndrews Ted Perkins C. J. Moore Carl Harkins David Hudson Walter Fisher E J. Hague Wayne White Gordon Kyle Nanty Burriss Frances Burtemes Phyllis Hobinson Margaret Young Frances Powell

Capt Charles Dixon Weds Wesleyan Graduate In Buckhannon

Captain Charles Dixon Jr and Miss Frances Mae Carper of Buckhannon wed in Buckhannon Central Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph T. McCord officiating. The couple will reside in Astoria after a wedding trip. Dixon is stationed at Camp Ellis and runs a POW dental clinic. Mrs. Dixon, a West Virginia Wesleyan graduate, taught in Buckhannon Upshur High School and held local education roles.

Frances Mae Carper Carl D. Carper Buckhannon A. Charles Dixon, Jr A. C. Dixon Seventh Ralph T. McCord Central Methodist Church Anos Frances Reed Eunice Kyte LuEllen Best Norton Mathena Mary Frances Beeson Eloise Alaire Shadow Lawn Carper Dixon L. C. Fauss Elkview Lennir Seckman South Charleston

Ada Cavender Weds Pvt Giannis Harless in St Louis Ceremony

Ada Evelyn Cavender daughter of Mr and Mrs Cavender of Edgewood Acres married Pvt Giannis C Harless son of Mr and Mrs Harless of route six in St Louis Reverend Robert E Walker officiated with the bridegroom’s mother present. The bride wore powder blue crepe with pearls and red rose buds, was educated in local schools, and works for Owens Illinois Glass Co. The groom, formerly with Cardio and Carbon Chemicals Corp, is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood. A two tiered wedding cake and four tiered reception table decoraled with white flowers highlighted the Charleston Woman's Club reception. Attendants included Mrs Amick and Miss Charlotte Amick with bridesmaids in heather pink and cloud blue. After a wedding trip they will reside at 120% Kanawha Blvd.

Ada Evelyn Cavender Edf.cavender Edgewood Acres St Louis Giannis C. Harless J. H. Harless Route Six Robert E. Walker Focal Schools Owens-Iinois Glass Co Cardio and Carbon Chemicals Corp Ft Leonard Wood Earl Houston Amick Lee St Amick P. A Ramson Columbus Ind Maire Taffela Robert A. Kellar Valdosta Charlotte Amick Mary Frances Buckner Ruth Paisley Mary Ann Brumbaugh Westport Mesdames Brooks B. Evans Noemen Knapp Kennedy Rippetoe Ralph L. Kelly Martha Gibson Betty Lowery Jean Carr B. A. Williamson KE. F. Lewellen Laura Hawes Inés H. B. Bilimbaugh Frederick Green Washington, D.C 4. C. Hawes New Albany Ana Granville Brumbaugh Brumbaugh Kanawha Blvd Morris Harvey College Alpha Mu Social Sorority Ohio University Meluikin Supply Co Delta Nu Club Delphian Society Noeh J. Brumbaugh Richmond McKinley High School

Betrothed Folks Honor Dorothy Le At Nicholson Home

A recent gathering at Mr and Mrs Grady Nicholson Kana Av honored Miss Dorothy Le daughter of Rev David Leach rector of St Luke s Episcopal Charleston with a guitar entertainment and a picnic shower. Mrs A B Darnold led the program Our Work Here and Now while Mrs Lorentz Steele directed devotional work at the Dunbar First Presbyterian Church auxiliary meeting.

St. Andrew's Church Grady Nicholson Kanawhi Dorothy le David Leach St Luke's Episcopal Church Charleston A. 8 Darnold Dunbar First Presbyterian Whitch Lorentz Steele

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phyllis Price Fred Eugene Wise, Jr W. B. Corder Phyllis Eleanor Price USNR Reynolds Memorial Methodist Church Marmet Burley Miss Brillhart KTM Recepts Suzanne Long Cotillion Club Miss Bonham Cross Duffy S Chartertan Woman's Club Irvin Whidman Perry Pottenbarger A. W. Laing, Jr Wappa Kappes Gamma Slumnae T. I. Manta Charles Dixon Wesleyan Page Henley End Robert Henley Chestnut Air Chichester Pierge Nuttsville John D. Jones Frame St Wellsville Olean N. Y Jones Coudersport Alice Embleton Data Embleton Lew St Camy Sequoya Beistol Tenn Arthur Dudley Underhill Harry Helmstrom Yonkers Edward Underhill DeWitt Gallaner Grosscup Rd Jane Amick John William Brumbaugh Kim Station Jane Elizabeth Amick First Christian Church Frank Donaldson Barbara Jean Pierson L. W. Woodard Ada Cavender Pocahontas G. Seigher Galax, Va Virginia Detmar Babbitt USN Gal 4x New Caledonia Miss Seigler
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