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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1929

Page

14

Society Notes Parade of Entertained Week in Town

Mrs Mary Riggs and Mrs Matheny hosted a social evening at Dare Maz in sls river with a green and white color scheme. Guests included Mrs James Ira Matheny and a long list of society ladies. several bridge parties and Bible class gatherings followed, with hostesses and guests noted across multiple residences.

Elizabeth Mary Riggs Matheny Robert Saunders Virginia Wertz Chambers W. 5. Berry Alice Frank Frank Mell C. P. Survaugh John Brandscome Dorothy Chapin Reed John Simmer Earl Drwso Rosa Matheny Chloe Verta Wirs Lotte B, Skees Joe Blyck McChing Street Harold A. Master George K. Hood James 7. Spalding Frank Jarrell Henry Arthur E. A. Fruth B. H. Cobb Wars. Clarkson Jessie D. Stone Detis Taylor Ida Thomas Fred Morgan Perry Gore Mars R. L. Mathews Jessie Scott R. L. Crowder Gaynell Rosenbaum Orn Prite Josephine Hood Mary Hood F. B. Shannon Sam Traltner Roberta Elizabeth Darrell Jreale Broné Weekley Memorial United Brethren Church Anacon@ avenue L. Walter Nine Mary Carney Edna Spitler Jesse Day Joe Black S. Baldwin Stone

Calvert Promoted to Chief Test Boardman at AT&T

Robert Neil Calvert, former chief Waatboardman of the American Telephone and Telegraph company, is appointed chief test boardsman in Washington DC. He is a Charmston high school graduate, class of 1972, with a long career at Chesapeake and Potomac and AT&T, including a Philadelphia HQ posting as supervisor of special contract service starting November 1, 2026. Mrs. Calvert is daughter of Mrs. Nena Gelvert Jones.

Robert Neil Calvert American Telephone and Telegraph Company Washington DD. C Calvert Nena Gelvert Jones Elmwood Avenue Bod Charmston High School Clsa Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Charleston Chesapeake and Potomac Company Philadelphia Aliee Morris W. R. McDanlets

Veterans Invited to State Legion Convention Visit

Veterans Yam Whitfield and Dan Edwards, World War heroes, invited by Captain C. M. Fones state service officer to visit him and attend the American Legion state convention here. Captain Jones served with Whitfield on the Mexican border and with Edwards in the First division in France. Mourly trans Isthmus air mail and passenger service planned in Panama.

Yam Whitfield Dan Edwards C. M. Fones American Legion Au-' Kuat Jones Whittila Edwards France Mourly Trans Isthmus Air Mall Panama

Gilchrist Mathews Nuptials Details From Charleston

The Charleston wedding of Miss Elizabeth Mathews and Mr. George Gilchrist is described with elaborate attire. The gown features Alencon lace and satin with a lace cap, train, bouquet of gardenias, and a pink color scheme for reception decor. Attendants include ushers Harry Wallace Jr. and John Preston. Out-of-town guests and family ties to the Kanawha valley are noted, with remarks on both families’ social standing and public roles.

W. B. Mathaws George Gilchrist Harry A. Wallace John Preston Pam Heavener Tank Hyre William Burdette Mathews W. 8. Johnson D. P. Souse H. S. Moore George E. Thomas Woodson Wills W. T. Williamson George A. Goshorn Lon H. Kelly William G. Conley Lee Ota Charles Love William Blue Joseph W. Savage Hawthorne D. Battle Sherman Ballard Edith van Horn Joseph T. Crane Arthur S. Duylam Uhe J. B. Rensford Vincent Legge Maurice Ernst Latele LaFollette Herman Bennett Helen Walfe Mary Summers Mary Summers, Hostitares In the Gift Room Were: Mrs. Juhm Fl. Briggs Tom Bavare George Keller Meg Helen Hartiinger William Budette Mathews Y Mies R. A. Calchrist William Burdette Ma W Ham Burdette Mathews Reelerk State Supreme Court Gilchflet Charleston Velce Elsie Piscuer Kinchelos Malden Charleston High School National Washington and Lee University Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Haymond Maxwell Virginia Maxwell Emily Maxwell Clarksburg Fld. Signfoose Margaret Sigafoose Esther Signfoose Clare Signose Moundsville Ella Evans Kathryn Evans Ralphersburg Edward

Natco Aural Clay Tile Strength and Fire Safety

Natco structural clay tile is mold pressed from pedal clay shaped and burned to rock density. It resists heat cold moisture and acids and alkali. The tile’s strength and flame resistance make buildings stand up and fire safe.

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Notable Names Gather for Regional Reception

Alvey Jr of University Virginia, Mrs Clark Lee Barrett of Silver Springs Men, Mrs W L Branch, Mr Wil dim Branch, Mr John Branch, Mr and Mrs Guy Rolph of Fat ing ton, Mrs George Keller of Rockest New York and Miss Helen Bartinger of Columbus Ohio were listed as attendees at a regional social event.

Alvey, Jr University, Va Clark Lee Barrett Silver Springs Men W. L Branch Wildim Branch John Branch Guy Rolph Fatington George Keller Rockest N.Y Helen Bartinger Columbus Ohio

Mrs Lilly Hosts Guests In Huntington Event

Mrs Lilly hosts a gathering featuring numerous ladies and guests including Mrs Stevens on a Huntington visit day. The list enumerates attendees such as Mrs Dorothy Wilemi Mrs George W Sharp and Mrs Gatlind Konan among others, reflecting a social gathering with many participants.

Lon Airs Bosworth Johnson Wilard Possen Waller Mariers Frances Zimmerman Day B. Stephenson Dorothy Wilemi George W. Sharp W. G. Conley Lcott Inest Gatlind Konan Huntington GW Tomkins Janes Liykin Wallace Knight W. S. Johnson Hls. Barr GC. W. Showaller U. C. Davidson Fred O. Blue U. G Thomas D. G. Lilly Q. L. Aulty Felgar Lawson

List of Mrs and Miss Residents and Attendees in Ripley Gatherings

A roster of residents and guests from Ripley including Mrs W C Cook, Mrs B Lee, Miss Eunice Cook, Mrs J B Bush, Miss Mary Eastwood, Mrs Charles Ramsey, Mrs M I King, Mrs M N P McPermid, Miss Elizabeth Hemper, Mrs Wo AL Kormill, Mrs George Cromb, Miss Mildred Black, and others. The list names numerous spouses and widows, with several entries indicating gatherings or social circles in Ripley.

W. C. Cook B. Lee Grant Hall H. G. Young Jones A. Bibby T. C. Townsend E. P. Stroman Walter Blergnex G. B Nicholson Jd. VW. Sniliivatt Eunice Cook J. B. Bush Roy Rollins John Laing Bonner Ail FP. Prost Ripley Ray Mesaeh Lb. Ho Miller Misa Mildred Black

Engagement announced by Caln Yada Public Utilities scout

Continued from page one engagement note cites a popular member of the younger inl set of Unsely who attended Virginia Mahiney Institute and belonged to his year's graduating class. He is connected with Caln Yada Public Utilities in Denver Conn where he and his bride will reside after the wedding.

Virginia Mahiney Institute Calnyada Public Utilities Company Denver, Conn

Slack Yates Marriage Solemnized at Rulmer Church

Miss Harriet Yates and Mr. Bey Slack were married yesterday at 10:80 AM at Rulmer Memorial Presbyterian church. Dr Francis Brooke conducted the ceremony with music by Mrs. Fred Holimian and Elizabeth Fisher, violin by Richmond Houston. The couple plans a two week trip to New York and will reside on Red Oak street.

Har.’et Yates Bey Slack Rulmer Memorial Presbyterian Church Francis Brooke Fred Holimian Davening Elizabeth Fisher Richmond Houston Margaret Clark Russel Kirk Pubus Gresnery

West Virginia Veterans Bureau Hospital Proposal Endorsed

In Glamorgan England a plan to approve corporal punishment in schools faces debate. The fragment notes support for a veterans hospital project in West Virginia alongside this discussion about school discipline.

Dorsing Veterans Bureau Hospital West Virginia We Glamorgan England Bols

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