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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1944

Page

5

Mrs J T Sharp Hosts UDC Luncheon in Charleston

Mrs J T Sharp welcomed 47 members of Chapter 151 United Daughters of the Confederacy to a luncheon at the Charleston Woman's Club. Mrs W E R Byrne presided over the business meeting with delegates and alternates elected to attend the annual state conference.

Saibe Charleston J. T. Sharp UDC 3. T. Sharp United Daughters of the Confederaty Charleston Woman's Club W. E.R. Byrne

Convention Apron Dates for Jenkins District Announced

Mrs Mary Thayer Jones chair man of the Gen Albert Gallatin Jenkins district which includes chapters in Romney Huntington St Albans and Parkersburg announced a luncheon meeting for June 27 at the Frederick hotel in Huntington The chapter has discontinued meetings until September.

Romney Mary Thayer Jones Albert Gallatin Jenkins Huntington St. Albans Parkersburg Frederick Hotel

Irene Drake Honored at Rayford Birthday Party

Miss Irene Drake was the honored guest at a birthday party held last week at her Rayford home. Attendees included Misses Anna Hicks Erma Jarrell Vanda Elliott Carolyn Thompson Jean Felty Nancy Short Joyce Ann Stanley Galdie Thompson Patsy Layne Mary Mayes and Messrs Troy Hicks Leroy Hicks Roy and Donald Jarrell Kermit Elliott Charles Lee Stanley J Thompson and Sebert Drake.

Irene Drake Rayford Anna Hicks Erma Jarrell Vanda Elliott Carolyn Thompson Jean Felty Nancy Short Joyce Ann Stanley Galdie Thompson Patsy Layne Mary Mayes Messrs Troy Hicks Leroy Hicks Roy Donald Jarrell Kermit Elliott Charles Lee Stanley J. Thompson Sebert Drake

Birthday Party Planned for Clara June Fields

Mrs Oscar C Fields hosts a birthday gathering at Orchard Hill Place this afternoon for her daughter Clara June celebrating her birthday. Guests include Alice James Patricia Kelly Patricia Rammond Barbara Gillespie Ever Betty Becky Fields Nell Ratrie Don Kelly Thomas Gillespie George Cash Turner Ratrie Jr.

Oscar C. Fields Orchard Hill Pl Clara June Alice James Patricia Kelly Patricia Rammond Barbara Gillespie Ever Betty Becky Fields Nell Ratrie Don Kelly Thomas Gillespie George Cash Turner Ratrie, Jr

Today’s Club Calendar Highlights Local Red Cross Events

Red Cross sewing and knitting meet at 10 a m in the production room fourth floor Masonic Temple with volunteer nurse aide desk registrations also 10 a m to p m at chapter house 201 Daffy St. Surgical dressings work 6 18 a m to 4 p m and to 9 30 p m in rooms TIL-113 Chaston high Fortill Garden club holds 6 p m annual picnic for members and husbands at Kanawha and Edgewood country clubs blind holes tournament 10 a m luncheon 1 p m hosts ladies day

Red Cross Masonic Temple Daffy St Chaston High School Fortill Garden Club Kanawha Country Club Edgewood Country Club

Dorothy Dix Encourages Free Vacation Child Power

Dorothy Dix argues mothers dread summer break as children flood homes with chores and energy. She urges parents to share tasks, give kids authority, and channel youth into productive projects to prevent breakdowns and teach practical skills.

Johnny Nie Susie

Florida Visitors Feted At Mink Shoals Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs John Hermansdorfer hosted a Sunday dinner in Mink Shoals for Mrs Frank Hermansdorfer and son from Tampa Florida. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Hermansdorfer their daughter Mr and Mrs Theodore Thumm Mr and Mrs T S St Clair Mr and Mrs S G Harkins and Phil Garon. Mrs M B Maies...

Florida John Hermansdorfer Mink Shoals Frank Hermansdorfer San Tampa Flo Albert Hermansdorfer Theodore Thumm T. S. St. Clair S. G. Harkins Phil Garon M. B. Maies

Personal notes from Wilmington readers in transit and visits

Local society items relay arrivals departures and visits of residents and relatives. Families including Simpson, de Ropp, Gaines, Stetson, Payne, Holster, Fauber, Lawson, Bennett, Abram, Laird, and Gibson are noted traveling to and from Wilmington and other cities such as Atlantic City Cincinnati and Durham with訊ential family occasions and military postings.

Walter Simpson Wilmington Del Harald de Ropp Ridgemont Rd Ebersole Gaines Martha Gaines Ebersole, Jr George, Ludwell and Stanley Fayetteville Atlantic City Jefferis Stetson Walton Henry E. Payne G. T. Thawood Cincinnati G OL Chilton Kanawh Hospital Riverview Terrace John Holster Virginia St New York City R. L. Fauber Aliss Gloria Eman K. Wireman Ravford Teave Durham N. C Fauber Henry DePue Athens Martha Lawson Wasp Liberty Field Camp. Stewart J. ¢. Lawson Bridge Rd Sol Bennett Norfolk Edgar Abram Roanoke Ben Shore Montgomery L . E. Given Bigley Av Asheville N.C GA. Stuart Middleport Maury Cook Garnet Simpson Hulings Baltimore Robert £. Gibson A. J. Gibson Lee St. Cir

Marriage of Matilda Gillespie to Frank Lopes announced

Announcement of the marriage between Miss Matilda Jean Gillespie, daughter of John Edward Gillespie, and Mr. Frank Lopes, son of the late Thomas Lopes. Rev S P Bell officiated at Ashbury Methodist Church. attendees included Mrs Jean Paxton and Pack Your Car Co employees. They reside at 312 12 East Washington St.

Matilda Jean Gillespie John Edward Gillespie Spr Hill Martha Greenway Brsuregard St Frank Lopes Thomas Lopez Cabin Creek S. P. Bell Asbury Methodist Church Jean Paxton Lopez Pack Your Car Co East Washington St.s Kenneth Monday Laurence Campbell Deborah and Anna Hermansdorfer Clifton Edens

Bosom Perfection in Wartime Fashions and Advice

A vintage wartime style feature promotes the bare look focusing on bosom emphasis and figure control with girdles and wartime brassieres. It invites readers to request a copy of The Bosom Beautiful and answers questions about bathing suits and silhouettes for large figures while urging diet and cosmetics care.

Horton Goshorn Bridal Arrangements Are Announced

Horton Goshorn couple have completed plans for a 8 p m Friday ceremony at Boyd Memorial Christian church with Rev C Oval Lowe officiating. Vera Mae Horton maid of honor Keith Hamilton best man. They will honeymoon and reside in the city on return. Guests arrived from Richmond Louisiana and Charleston natives. kitchen shower hosted for Miss Horton with fifty guests attending. The note closes with a historical aside about the University of Padua founded in 1222.

Richmond I .A James R. Figgatt Beech Av Thomas Horton Charleston Jean Pysither Mildred Aultz Hall St

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