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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1935
Page
19
Cholly Knickerbocker reports the final decree of divorce between Allene Ten and Prince Henry XOCKNT of Reuss will be issued in Paris. He notes secrecy and hints at undisclosed motives behind the split, highlighting Allene’s worldly status and social prominence.
In 1920 Allene and the Numerical Prince of Reuss wed in Paris, with Adolf Hitler's rise altering their fortunes. Allene grows anti Nazi as Henry embraces Nazi tactics. Paris rumors say Henry may be kept away from France, while Allene seeks freedom and independence. A Munich lecture imagines Germans living on wood in war.
A popular junior taeguers impending wedding draws attention while a cruise to Central America follows. Sara Spencer and her mother sail from Louisville July 1 on Standard Fruit lines calling at Guatemala and Jamaica. Barry Fitzgerald receives praise during his Louisville visit, though Sara resents his romantic stance. Henry Litaker and others speculate on Sara’s view while Sara’s friends and clubs prep for civic roles and a Detroit meeting outlines new service classifications. Avis Turner Martin’s wedding surprised friends as Jim and she eloped, and Dr. W A McMillan and wife travel with their pet monkey, noted for tidy habits and affection.
The board of Christian education of Spring Hill St Paul M E church South meets at eight oclock Monday evening at the church to discuss church education programs and activities.
Cr. W. F. Harless and Mrs. Hare Hess hosted a bridge evening at Madison. Prizes went to Mrs. Fleming Drinkard Mrs. Charles Barrett Mr. C. C. Carter and Dr. C. T. Glover. Helpers included Ruth Biggert Eunice Burnside Eleanor Harless and others among a large guest list.
A shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ashley at their Belle home honored Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hemmings on their recent marriage. Guests included numerous relatives and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Mink, Mrs. Ada Ashley, Mrs. J. C. Sheets, Mrs. Roy Siders, and Mrs. Mary Musick among others.
Miss Ruth Hines is bride with a large party of bridesmaids and groomsmen including Miss Elma Dietrich Miss Phyllis Ann Sheets Miss Norma Jean Ashley Miss Doris Mink Miss Eva Lee Ashley Miss Juanita Mink Miss Lorsing Perkins Miss Darlin Ashley and Messrs Samuel Slack Walter Morris Ashley Edgar Jarrett Roy Siders Jr in a community ceremony noting the scale of attendants and family ties.
Mrs James Redd of Harrisonburg Virginia, visiting son and daughters in South Charleston, was honored Friday evening at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Robert L Bryan on Central Avenue. Guests included Mrs John Redd and many others, with a long list of attendees.
Miss Helen Rupe, daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Rupe, hosted by Mrs R G Hudson, staged a miscellaneous shower at South Charleston for her daughter-in-law Mrs Eugene Hudson. Attendees included Miss Garnet Reed, Miss Marjorie Rupe, Miss Rua Vogt, Miss Maxine Smith, and numerous other relatives and friends.
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