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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

7

Literature Group Hosts Benefit Breakfast for Club Members

A benefit breakfast bridge party was held at the Woman's club yesterday morning with literature department chair Mrs. Charles Gordon presiding. Attendees included Mesdames Leggett, Field, Belcher, Rummel, McAlpin, O Neale, Plewes, Cox, Sinclair, MacMillan, Wardrop, Ross, Reusch, Graham, Davidson, Cannon, Cotton, Larmon, Bell, Bennetee, Gall, Hine, Leath, Ossing, Marples, Jarrett, Duggan, Couch, Collins, Ausley, Oliver, Zimmer, Morris, Gentry, Tuckwiller, Morgan, Mendenhall, Anell, Seagley, Fielding, Welsh, Perkins, and Shook.

Woman's Club Literature Department Charles Gordon J. S. Leggett Russell Field G. N. Belcher H. D. Rummel George McAlpin M. L O'Neale A. C. Plewes H. L. Cox J. L. Sinclair J. BR. MacMillan G. Q. Wardrop H M. Ross Earl Oliver John Zimmer Stanley C. Morris W. R Gentry Pat Tuckwiller C. BR. Morgan L. M. Mendenhall H.W. Anell Charles Seagley J. C. Fieldng R. A. Welsh Granville Perkins R. O. Greer Laura May Haughnout Anna Taylor Betty Shook

Chernoff Engaged to Mansfield Writer

Miss Moira Graham of Mansfield Ohio daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Gi of Brooklyn New York will wed Howard L Chernoff of this city son of Mr and Mrs M J Ch of Cleveland Ohio in New York City on June 27 Miss Graham edits the Mansfield News Journal shopping column Mr Chernoff is assistant general manager of the West Vi enne network and has lived here several months

Moira Graham Mansfield George W. Gi Brooklyn N.Y New York City Howard L. Chernott M. J. Ch Cleveland Graham Mansfield News-Journal Chernoff West Viegnne Clarkss

Wanda Gay Holstein Shower Honored in Olcett

Miss Wanda Gay Holstein was guest of honor at a shower last week hosted by Mrs. C. H. Dangerfield at her Olcett home. Attending were numerous Holstein relatives and friends including Bruce Holstein Monroe Chandler Donald Rutherford and many others named in the guest list.

Wanda Gay Holstein C. H. Danger Hela Olcett Bruce Holstein Wid Monroe Chandler Donald Rutherford Charles DeBord Dora Roberts Mary Roberts L. B. Hudson Mary Carr Frances Glenn Bessie Kirk Rhoda Pauley DeBord Ora Miller Freda Creech

Mrs Clay Hosts Surprise Birthday Party in Bridge Road

Mrs C A Clay entertained guests Tuesday night at her Bridge Road home for a surprise birthday party honoring her husband. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R H Shinn and many others from across the region, plus a marriage announcement for Cork Hope Young and Donald L Hanna.

C. A. Clay Bridge Road R. H. Shinn R. V. Holmes Theodore Dolesr New Orleans C. H. Hotard College Station Tex J. H. Roberts Brimstone Mass Lon Bassine Miss

Coghill Delivers Talk on Quick Gardens to Kanawha City Club

Mrs. Julian B. Coghill spoke on Quick Gardens before the Little Garden club of Kanawha City gathered at Mrs. Iran F. Kuhn’s Virginia avenue home. Present were Mrs. H. A. Hercard Mrs. C. J. Kuhn Mrs. Charles Hodges Mrs. W. E. DeVine Medes Edwin Hutchinson Mrs. Glenn Lilly Mrs. Randolph Maddox and Mrs. Julian F. Bouchelle.

Julian B. Coghill Quick Gardens Little Garden Club Kanawha City Iran F. Kuhn Virginia Avenue H. A. Hercard C. J. Kuhn Charles Hodges W. E. DeVine Medes Edwin Hutchinson Glenn Lilly Randolph Maddox Julian F. Bouchelle

Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Mr and Mrs Keen

Freator hosted a surprise birthday party Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Keen. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Faye Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Holly Greathouse, and many relatives from the Keen and Meadows families.

Greathouse Couple Celebrate Nineteenth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Holly Greathouse held a card party at their home at Dates last week to celebrate their nineteenth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs P M Larch Mr and Mrs Clarence Taylor Mr and Mrs David Chapman Mr and Mrs Charles Burton Mr and Mrs James Evans Mrs Cecil Drenner and several in the Greathouse family headlined by Julia Coone June Greathouse Juanita Taylor Louise Burton Mary Rose Greathouse Emily Sue Evans along with Ray Keen Melvin Keen Donald Starkey Buckley Drenner and Harry Greathouse.

Holly Greathouse P. M. Larch Clarence Taylor David Chapman Charles Burton James Evans Cecil Drenner Julia Coone June Greathouse Juanita Taylor Louise Burton Mary Rose Greathouse Emily Sue Evans Ray Keen Melvin

Marshmallow Roast Held at Miss Verna Gunter’s Home

A Friday marshmallow roast was hosted at Verna Gunter’s residence in Rensford. Guests included numerous Russell, Gunter, and Parrish family members plus several Evans, Young, and Williams relatives and friends.

Verna Gunter Rensford Owen Russell Lawrence Russell August Baldy Emory Gunter Josephine Gunter Mary Russell Inez Snider Edna Hope Louise Sutherland Marjorie Evans Irene Clark Janice Young Eva Young Maxine Parrish Jean Parrish Naomi O'Dell Doris Parsons Zelma Parsons

Mrs. Pauley Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Ella Pauley was guest of honor at a surprise birthday gathering Monday night at her Davis Creek home. Numerous relatives and friends attended, including members of the Pauley and Wooten families, and a long list of named neighbors and associates.

Ella Pauley Davis Creek Road Ernest Fayley R. C. Wooten M.C. Wooten Chester Atkins Elwood Paxton Robert Thaxton Landis Pauley Edward Oxley George Talburt Charles Hager Jeannette Newcomer Minnie Matheney Thelma Hudson George Thomas T. M. Legg I. M. Hanna Lena Townsend Edna Bailey Alma Spencer Marie Gibson Allie Dodson Virgie Hudson Goldie Morton AR. Childress Mary Virginia Childress Geraldina Pauley Alpha Lee Woaten Ruby Garnes Mabel

Miss Marjorie Carper Weds James Hildebrand in Ashland

The marriage of Miss Marjorie Carper daughter of Dr and Mrs J C Carper Hurricane to Mr James Hildebrand son of Mr and Mrs S A Hildebrand St Albans occurred May 1 in Ashland Kentucky Miss Geraldine Allen and Mr James R Pritchard served as attendants The couple reside in Montgomery

Marjorie Carper J. C. ‘Carper Hurricane James Hildebrand S. A. Hildebrand St. Albans Ashland Geraldine Allen James R. Pritchard Hildebrand Montgomery

Mrs Kyle Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Kyle was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Tuesday night hosted by Mr. Kyle at their Valley Road home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. L Wilson Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brawley, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells, Mrs. James Lee Kuhn, Mr. Robert P. Henley, and Mr. RAH Kyle Jr.

Herndon Kyle Mr. Kyle Valley Road L. Wilson Scott Ralph Ayres Earl Brawley Gilbert Miller John Wells Marvin Wells James Lee Kuhn Robert P. Henley Rah. Kyle, Jr

Roosevelt Club to Meet Tonight at Kemp Avenue Home

The Roosevelt Club plans a meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson 1703 Kemp Avenue to discuss presidential duties. Separately Philippine tax policy faces a shift from sales tax to an excise levy.

Roosevelt Fred Johnson Kemp Avenue

Miss Weaver Captures Blind Bogey at Kanawha Club

Katie Lou Weaver won the blind bogey prize in Kanawha Country Club’s ladies day tournament yesterday. Mrs Frank Weaver won blind holes and Mes L G Gretium took low putts. Luncheon guests included numerous club members and Miss Betty Ann Weaver.

Katie Lou Weaver Kanawha Country Club Frank Weaver L G. Gretium Earl Stout M. M. Moorhead W. S. Whitright H. BD. Anderson W. R. Jarrett T. E. Reed J. A. Rucker R. B. Blubaugh

Miss Hilda Edgar Sets Bridal Date

Mr and Mrs Almon Baker Davis announce the wedding of their daughter Miss Hilda Norvell Edgar to Mr George William Young son of Dr H H Young and the late Mrs Young of Lockview Farm Robertsburg. The ceremony is set for 5 o clock Wednesday afternoon July 6 at St Johns Episcopal Church with Rev Robert H Gamble officiating.

Mia W. Young Beech Avenue Cork Hope Young Donald L. Hanne R. L. Long Ashland Hanna United Fuel Gas Company Appalachian Electric Power Company Lee Street Almon Baker Davis Hilda Norvell Edgar George William Young H. H. Young Young Lockview Farm Robertsburg St. John’s Episcopal Church Robert H. Gamble St. John's

Tennis honors planned at Edgewood Country Club reception

The Edgewood Country Club tennis committee chaired by Robert Skinner will host a reception tomorrow night to honor entrants in the state closed tennis tournament. The event follows the tournament opening yesterday at the Charleston Tennis Club.

Tne Edgewood Country Club Robert Skinner En‘arants Charleston

County Democratic Club Plans Meeting and Campaign

The Kanawha county Democratic club will meet tomorrow night at the courthouse to outline plans for a membership campaign beginning July. C. Morris will address the group. J. Price and Gus Williamson prepared a statement urging the club to investigate candidates records and support those who have been fair to organized labor and who are 100 percent for our president.

Kanawha County Democratic Club C. Morris Price Gus Williamson

Work on Coffer Dam To Be Resumed Today

The coffer dam for the west pier of the Kanawha boulevard bridge, flooded by recent rains, will be resumed today according to resident engineer G. J. Caffey. Only slight flood damage occurred, and after the pier is completed the first steel work will be erected with pontoon barges used to swing beams into place per Consulting Engineer C. P. Fortney.

Kanawha Boulevard G. J. Caffey C. P. Fortney

Shrine Plans Summer Party At Huntington Club

Huntington Shrine club schedules a party tomorrow night at the Fifth Avenue hotel building with Shriner families and friends invited. A dance will follow on Saturday night in the same venue.

Huntington Huntington Shrine Club Yerams Fifth Avenue Tri-State

Dosn's Pills Claim Kidney Relief and Waste Cleansing

An advert promotes Dosn's Pills as a remedy for kidney issues and blood purification. It asserts kidneys process about three pounds of waste daily and promises relief from pain, swelling, and fatigue by eliminating toxins. The copy urges readers to consult their druggist and mentions nine years on the market.

Gold Medal Haarlem Capsule Ad for Kidney Support

An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules as a cheap kidney and bladder remedy. It claims to ease frequent urination, restore kidney function, and relieve backache, leg cramps, puffy eyes, moistness, and nervousness, urging buyers to trust the original Haarlem product from Holland.

Alen Haarlem Holland

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Misa Holstein Mrs. Clay Misa Young Emmons W. A. Hughes Paul Hughes Joyce Louise Golden Jerry Dean Holstein Earl Dean John Golden Marion M. Holstein Sandra Gay Holstein William Hughes Dean Mr. and Mrs. Keen Jennings Light Charles Meadows Car Freator T. E. Keen Faye Smith Kelly Light Harry Droddy John Eddy George Meadows Edward Keen Wilda Droddy Marjorie Droddy Imogene Droddy Marjorie Crawford Margaret Light Geraldine Light Helen Roach Betty Jo Smith Mary Louise Light Betty Jean Meadows Mary Helen Smith Ruth Eddy B. Hoon Richard Keen Eugene Light Richard Droddy Kenneth Light Calvin Light Emory Eddy Harry Greathouse Noel Roberts Bert Stoner Carl Prestor Charles Edward Meadows John Preator Mrs. Greathouse Mrs. Pauley Miss Carper Bride Mrs. Kyle Roosevelt Club The Philippines Virginia Rede Me Fleischmann Distilling Corporation Peekski Alea Fleischmann Sloe Jy M Miss Weaver Hilda Edgar Monna Amgon Frazer Wave Monna’s Capital St Baye Carbide Putterfield Aes After Paint & Glass Co Pune County Democratic Club Shrine Ellee Hale Maus Cox’s Bargain Basement Ladies Rayon Taffeta Growp Children's Anelets Yale al Atestof the Kid ES Boys Chambray Sule Candlewick A. W. Cox Marte Wchs Auditorium
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