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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

Page

4

Miss Meanor Honored Guest at London Heights Tea

Elizabeth Ann Meanor daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Meanor of Quarrier street will wed Mr Duncan Kennedy on Tuesday evening. She was guest of honor at a tea Saturday hosted by Mrs C R Adams and Mrs Harry Kennedy at the Adams home in London Heights. Numerous friends and relatives attended, with many named guests listed.

Elizabeth Ann Meanor Wilburn Meanor Quarrier Street Duncan €. Kennedy C. R. Adams Harry Kennedy Adama London Heights Wilbur A. Meanor Eleanor Meanor Frances Meanor Eleanor Simms Mary Wilson Biple Nel Brown Given An Milker Elizabeth Arson D.C. Kennedy, Jr Hermon J. Bows P. J. Kemp C. G. Derick, Jr T. G. Shuker Mise Mildred Shuker E. V. Williamson F. F. Hyre Aay Mortis Joseph Rucker E. W. Pointer, Jr T. Sear James Gerred William L. Sav William Bolden W. E. Kennery L. L. Jemison Molly McMillan A. W W. E. Lowry Wal- Roberts Daniel Maen Laura Virginia Babbitt Janet Kimball Rochester Mary Whipple Utica O. B. Babbitt Henry Simme E. M R. M. Smith Hil Jean Standard Eloise Pierson John Gilbreath Hary Siteabers Alderson Misa W. B. Calder H. @. Barr W. R

Eskdale Couple Honors Mrs Martin at Local Party

Barn Lee Martin of Eskdale was honored at a Friday evening party. Attendees included Mrs W M Meble Mrs T J Baldwin Mrs Woodrow and Helm Betty Dalton Eskdale. Mr and Mrs Andrew A Payne returned from Newport Virginia where they spent the weekend. Their children Miss Ann Payne and Master Andrew Payne remain several weeks with grandparents.

Martin of Eskdale Lee Martin W. M. Meble T. J. Baldwin Ans Andrew A. Payne Newport Miss Ann Payne Master Andrew Payne Theresa Kiiehan Parkerspurg L. R. Guinn Mise Nelle Joyce Armor Park O. 8. Sayre Fort Hil Hot Springs The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

Edgewood Ladies Day Feature Foursome Match Play

Edgewood country club hosts kitchen matches as part of today’s ladies day. Women golfers form own foursomes and may play anytime with 40 matches given to each player. Winners advance to next week’s event with prizes and a luncheon to follow.

Edgewood Country Club Fourpomer Golf Committee

Swimming Party At Peytonia Beach Hosted By Clatworthys

Mr and Mrs James Clatworthy of Mermet entertained with a Saturday night swimming party at Peytonia beach for members of the Drea Methodist Episcopal church uth. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Young Miss Iris Anne Young Mr and Mrs W O Hilton Miss Claudine Hilton Master B Hilton Master Reynold Hilton Mrs Grace Farrell Master Donald Farrell Mir ard Mya Joseph Atkins Mr W R Tury Mr and Mrs Bernard Price Mins Tne Vineyard Miss Helen Smith Mr R Currens Mr Herold Berry Mrs Harshbarger Miss Kathern Harshbarger Ming Betty Harshberger Master John Harshberger Mr J S Price Mr and Mrs James Clatworthy and son Master Robert Clatworthy Mr and Mrs John Holmes and Mrs Florence Evans were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs George Evans of Central avenue.

James Clatworthy Mermet Peytonia Beach Drea Bernard Price Mins Tne Vineyard Helen Smith R. Currens Herold Berry Harshbarger Misa Kathernarahbarger Ming Betty Harshbarfr John Harshberger J. S. Price Robert Clatworthy

Surprise Party Given For Miss Jean Coffin

Miss Kathleen Hantey and Miss Nancy Kyle hosted a surprise party Saturday night at the Kyle home in Edgewood for Miss Jean Coffin. Also present were Miss Dorothy Raines, and Messrs. John McKee Walter Crichton Edward Bohnert William Goff John Wells Benjamin Ritchie Frederick Porter and John Quesenberry.

Kathleen Hantey Nancy Kyle Jean Coffin Kyle Edge Dorothy Raines Messrs John McKee Walter Crichton Edward Bohnert William Goff John Wells Benjamin Ritchie Frederick Porter John Quesenberry

Charlestonians to stage dramatic club dance Friday night

The Charlestonians will entertain at a dramatic club dance from nine to twelve o clock Friday night at the West Side Woman's Club, hosted by the Capitol Dramatic Club. Proceeds benefit Fruth school's milk fund for autumn production.

West Side

Honor Miss Jean Burdette At Swimming Party

Mr and Mrs Frank Burdette of Elizabeth street hosted a swimming party and picnic on Coal River to honor their niece Miss Jean Burdette of Jackson Mississippi Also attending were Mr and Mrs Ashby Burdette Mrs Z B Burdette and Miss Brookle Greham

Jean Burdette Frank Burdette Elizabeth Street Coal River Jackson Ashby Burdette Z. B. Burdette Brookle Greham

Miss Gertrude Jarrell Weds Kenneth Beckett

Mrs Mae Jarrell of Comfort announces the marriage of her daughter Gertrude Ethel Jarrell to Kenneth Beckett son of H M Beckett of Hurricane The ceremony was read by Rev Co L Nesbitt of St Albans June 12 The couple afterward motored to Virginia for a short wedding trip and plan to reside at Comfort.

Mae Jarrell Comfort Gertrude Ethel Jarrell Kenneth Beckett H. M. Beckett Hurricane Co. L. Nesbitt St. Albans Beckett Virginia

Miss Kelly Weds Mr Hollandsworth in Huntington Home Ceremony

Elizabeth Kelly Huntington Junior League member wed Timothy Hollandsworth in a Catholic ceremony at the bride’s father John Anthony Kelly’s home on Staunton road. A 300 guest reception followed at the Kelly residence. The couple will reside at 1707 Crestmont avenue Huntington after a wedding trip east.

Huntington Elizabeth Kelly Huntington Junior League Timothy Hollandsworth John Anthony Kelly Staunton Road Kelly Sarah Ann Kelly Alice Louise Kelly W. T. Jones Mary Jane Jones Josephine Jones Margaret Gillespie Hollandsworth Lve Crestmont Avenue Villa Maria School Wytheville Mount St. Vincent New York City Florida State College Tallahassee Marshall College Alpha Theta Chi Fraternity Telling-Belle-Vernon Company

Local Social Notes Track Weekend Visits and Moves

Daily life notices list residents and visitors across Beckley Parkersburg Charleston and surrounding towns. Names include Ayer Lilly Ragland Knighton Mathews Gaines Huddleston Woody Sayre Weir and others with trips to Hot Springs Lewisburg and Point Pleasant.

Kump and Holt to Address Police Meeting in Moundsville

Governor Kump and Attorney General Holt plan to address the state association of sheriffs and police in Moundsville tomorrow with Edgar Hoover, head of the U S Department of Justice, also on the program. Several local residents and visitors are noted in surrounding social items including weddings and vacations in Virginia Beach, White Sulphur Springs, and New York.

Kump Holt Moundsville Amociation Sheriffs Edgar Hoover Federal Department of Justice

Miss Elisabeth Meanor to Wed Duncan Kennedy Jr Today

Miss Elisabeth Ann Meanor daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur A Meanor will marry Mr Duncan Kennedy Jr son of Mr and Mrs D C Kennedy this afternoon at 5 30 at the Meanor residence. Many out of town relatives and friends are in attendance for the wedding.

Edward M. Keatley Franklin Avenue Weir Elizabeth Ann Meanor Duncan C. Kennedy, Jr Walter Roberts Buffalo, N. C Marelia ‘Rhodes Lynchburg Wilbur A. Meanor Ae Street Duncan Kennedy D. C. Kennedy London Heights Mea Hor Fee

Mrs Sagraves Hosts Dinner Guests at Home

Mrs Sagraves entertained at dinner last night for Mr and Mrs C A Michael Mr and Mrs J M Sagraves and Mrs Viola Kinder. Mrs J A deGruyter visiting her daughters Mrs R S White and Mrs William J Harvie of Huntington.

LH. Sagraves C. A. Michael J. M. Sagraves Viola Kinder J. A. deGruyter R. 5S. White William J. Harvie Huntington

Kanawha Country Club Ladies Day Notice

Kanawha Country Club will hold Ladies Day with Indies day to help tomorrow morning at the club. Luncheon to be served in the dining rooms from one to 1:38 oclock.

Kanawha Country Club Kawewhs Country Club

Mrs Bonsall Hosts Virginia Bonsall Birthday Party

Mrs Joseph H Bonsall of Valley road celebrated her daughter Miss Virginia Bonsalls tenth birthday with a party at home yesterday afternoon. Guests included Miss Peggy Shonk Miss Genevieve Glass Miss Martha Ezell Miss Cynthia Dunn Miss Helen Dunn Miss Hertha Cain Miss Louise Green Miss June McCannell Miss Barbara Green and Master George Bonieil.

Joseph H. Bonsall Valley Road Virginia Bonsall Peggy iShonk Genevieve Glass Minx Martha Ezell Cynthia Dunn Helen Dunn Hertha Cain Louise Green June McCannell Barbara Green George Bonieil

Belle Baptist Church Class Holds Weiner Roast

The Belle Judson Baptist young people's class held a weiner roast on June 15. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Willard Ashby, William Clower, Mona Dietrich, Sue Murphy, Louise Clower, Mamie Tucker, Lilian Hemmings, Wads Mae Tompkins, Mary Hemmings, Dixie Dietrich, Jean Parker, Neil Lee Dinkes, Benjamin Parker, P. Parker, James Dietrich, William Stanley, Carl Lawnon, Carl Cavendish, Robert Campbell, Thorn Kilburn, Donald Clowers, and J. Clowers.

Young Peoples Belle Judson Baptist Church Weiner Willard. Ashby and Mca William Clower Mona Dietrich Sue Murphy Misa Louise Clower Mamie Tucker Lilian Hemmings Wads Mae Tompkins Mary Hemmings Misa Dixie Dent Misa Vona Dietrich Misa Jean Parker Neil Lee Dinkes Benjamin Parker P. Parker James Dietrich William Stanley Carl Lawnon Carl Cavendish Robert Campbell Thorn Kilburn Donald Clowers J. Clowers

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Ison On Washington Street

Mrs C F Ison was honored guest at a surprise birthday party Saturday night at their Washington Street West home. Attendees included George Glesson N W Crummett Chertes Chinn June Frashier Jews Avery C A Alexander George Fuller Mary ar graph Roy Paxton Frances Avery Marshall Pauley Edith Ullrich Helen Avery Elinor Jeon and Joseph Willard.

C. F. Ison Ison Washington Street West George Glesson N. W. Crummett Chertes Chinn June Frashier Jews Avery C. A. Alexander George Fuller Mary #argraph Roy Paxton Frances Avery Marshall Pauley Edith Ullrich Helen Avery Elsie Ison Jeanetta Jeon Joseph Willard

Woman's Mission Group Opens Meeting at Humphreys Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Humphreys Memorial Church will meet at eight o'clock tomorrow night on Fayette Street with Mrs. A J Humphreys hosting. Members of Mrs C H Harless's circle will direct the program and serve as hostesses.

Woman's Rolesionary Society Humphreys Memorial Church A. J. Humphreys Fayette Street Sra. C

Birthday Honored Guest at Edgewood Picnic

Mrs. Leah Harris of Edgewood Acres celebrated her birthday with an all day picnic at her son Bell Harris's Racine home. Family members attending included Leonard Harris Charles Wagner Denver Pruett James Hanson Woodrow Pyles Borden Bright Nannie Lipscomb Edith Harris Helen Lee Harris Merie Pruett Thelma Pruett Virginia Pruett Irma Pruett Elizabeth Pruett Ada Pruett Mary Anne Harris Mary Lou Lipscomb Anna Mae Lipscomb Katherine Smoulder Virginia Hanson Gwendolyn Henson Sylvia Washburn Mary Sn Robert Lipscomb Leonard Harris jr James Pruett Bell Harris jr Charles Harris Paul Harris Curtis Hanson Dewitt Hanson Woodrow Pyles jr.

Lesh Jean Harris Edgewood Acres Bell Harris Racine Leonard Harris Charles Wagner Denver Pruett James Hanson Woodrow Pyles Borden Bright Nannie Lipscomb Meepscomb Edith Harris Helen Lee Harris Merie Pruett Thelma Pruett Virginia Pruett Irma Pruett Elizabeth Pruett Ada Pruett Mary Anne Harris Mary Lou Lipscomb Anna Mae ‘Lipscomb Misa Katherine Smoul‘der Virginia

Iota Delta Fraternity Hosts Dinner for Students in Charleston

Iota Delta Fraternity entertained a dinner Saturday night at the women's club for students who peer returned to Charleston. Guests included Mr. John Albert, Mr. Charles Austin, Mr. C B Bobitt Jr, Mr. Clarence Bush, Mr. John Downs, Mr. William Hunter, Mr. Horace Hutchinson, Mr. Jock King, Mr. Lewis Morgan, Mr. Denzil Nichols, Mr. James Poindexter, Mr. William Scott, Mr. John Wright, Mr. Jose Wood, Mr. William Cracraft, Mr. Horace Zou, Mr. Fred Auk, Mr. Mewhall Bond, Mr. James Couch, Mr. Robert Couch, Mr. Charles Glover, Mr. Fred Jesser, Mr. Vincent Leen, Mr. William Lewis, Mr. Thomas Pet grew, Mr. Clarence Potterfield, Mr. William Pugh, Mr. George Grubb, Mr. Walter Crichton, and Mr. Fewrencs Holz.

Tota Delta Fraternity Woman's Club Charleston John Albert Charles ‘Austin C. B. Bobibitt, Jr Clarence Bush John Downs William Hunter Horace Hutchinson Jock King Lewis Morgan Denzil Nichols James Poindexter William Scott John ‘Wright Jose ‘Wood William_Cracraft Horace Zou Fred Auk Mewhall Bond James Couch Robert Couch Charles Glover Fred Jesser Vincent Leen William Lewis Thomas Petgrew Clarence Potterfield William Pugh George, Grubb Walter Crichton Fewrencs Holz

Mise Antoinette Bond to Await European Trip

Mise Antoinette Bond, slated to depart for Europe on July 1, was an honored guest at a Sunday picnic hosted by B. S. Preston, with attendees including Joho Merril, Bat ce M. Alexander, and Harry, among others.

Misa Antoinette Bond B. S Preston Thews Joho ‘Merril Batce ‘M. Alexander Harry

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Miss Laidley Wallen Okay Waybright Lawrence Perpura Nina Misa Nore Miss Pettit Is Blair Frances Pactit Terra Alta Terra Alta High School George Francis Evans Clarksburg Hopemont Sanitarium John L. Gross Belmont Mass J. G. Pettit Hofemont Sanitorium Evans Edgewood John Holmes Florence Evans George Evans Central Avenue Gertrude Jarrell Gelfori Quarrier Hale St Miss Kelly Mr. Hollandsworth S. 3. Ayer Betty Lou Ayer Eugene Ayer Wayne Ayer Carolina Avenue Glendale Edward McGrail Parkersburg James Agnew Mrs. Agnew Lester Kemper Parkers William Taylor Beckley Delbert Robinson Abe Lilly and Son Glen Lilly Virginia Street Heckley T. R. Ragland Heckity 8. E. Churchill Lynchburg, Va As R. Thomas South Hills John Hull Donald Hackney Hinton L. C. Halloran Charles Halloran Alfred Garnett H. G. Kump Margaret Ruth Sommerville Jackson George Farr Johnson Point Pleasant Jesse Crigler Raymond Broe J. V. Ankeney McMillan Hospital Elkview E. V. Knighton Josephine Mathews Lewisburg Walter C. Hardy Edward Dana Knight Mary Arnold Scheer Misa Dorcas Dickson Elizabeth Hubbard Mrs. Ebersole Gaines Fayetteville Douglas Murray Winter Park Fre James E. Allen, Jr Neil Daniels Pell Miller Elkins Marjorie ‘Woody Montgomery Mee C. L. Huddleston Childas Marjorie Huddleston Charles Huddleston, Jr K. Huddleston Ronald Woody Ronald Woorly, Jr L. 8. Huddleston Danville Sundey Dudley Hutchinson Angulo Cometti Ralph Walker Samuel Walker Logan C. P. Leldy Wet Charles Wolle Aoe Welf BR. M. Wolfe Barnabus Ross T. Johnston Hee Wheeling Anna Diets Mes JH. Weir of Fileburgh Clendenin Miter Rove Los Angeles Calif Ish Queet Miss Pearl Stephenson Kump and Ray M. Evens Marthe's Vineyard Mr. Evans John Baker Buckner Clay Comte School Wallingford Conn Charles E. Hamilton, Jr Charlottesville, Va Mrs. Hamilton Mrs. R. D. York Clarence B. Johnson 5. B. Avis Doris Griffith Marmet J. D. Griffith Carl Webb Eccles Mrs Bernard Wehrle Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Walter Phillips Mru. Phillips St. Louis, Mo William Mobler Mra. C. EK. Copelosd Monroe M. Gallaher Barbizon Mary Henry Rummel P. W. Haley Liliana Odell Virginds Lyons East Bank Virginia Beach Elisabeth Meanor Mrs. Sagraves F. A. Deming SF Exedericks Avorne St Bonsall Belle Baptist Church Woman’s Mission Group Leah Harris Iota Delta Fraternity Mise Antoinette Bond Europe Champs Mary EROS Reams
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