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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

4

Miss Marshall Weds Mr Cupit at Family Home Ceremony

Miss Cornelia Elizabeth Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Marshall of Huntington wed Mr Charles Gordon Cupit son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cupit in an 8 30 p m ceremony at the couple’s home. Rev W P Hooper officiated as the 75th wedding anniversary of the bride’s maternal grandparents was noted.

Cornelia Elizabeth Marshall Frank Marshall Huntington Charles Gordon Cupit Charles Cupit W. P. Hooper Highlawn Presbyterian Church George Ross McIntosh Cupit Huntington High School Marshall College Kappa Theta Sorority Cash Register Equipment Company Charleston Morris Harvey College Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation South Charleston

Kanawha Country Club Dinner Dance Tonight

The Kanawha Country Club hosts a weekly dinner and dance for members and guests tonight. Bill Garten's orchestra will provide music from 10 to 1. Dinner reservations may be made at the club house until 4 p.m.

Kanawha Country Club Bill Garten

Picnic Honor To Misses Caskey At Family Gathering

Sisters Catherine and Margaret Caskey hosted a Wednesday night picnic at their mother Mrs Myrtle Caskey’s Scott Depot home. Many relatives and friends attended including Mr and Mrs Paul Smith Mr and Mrs Harvey Harris Mr and Mrs P S Eggleton and numerous nieces nephews and cousins listed in attendance.

Catherine Margaret Caskey Myrtle Caskey Scott Depot Paul Smith Harvey Harris P. S. Eggleton Claude Lawrence Ruby Joyce Arena Powers Ruth Meddings Elizabeth Lyons Ethel Joyce Ruth Copp Dorothy Copp Clara Copp Doris Jean Eggleton Ruth Smith Kathryn Briscoe Opal Briscoe Clarice Briscoe Sheila Harris Elizabeth Payne Joan Iona Betty Sands Messrs Athol Harris Rufus Moore Lawrence Duke Benjamin Lyons Boyd Miles Darrel McCallister James Lawrence Joseph Lawrence Ross Lawrence Robert Caskey Malcolm Briscoe Otis Wells Hager Wells James Sands James Brown Virgil Moore Cecil Moore Robert Garrett Ernest Smith Donald Burnside Claude Cr

Fort Hill Picnic Brings Local Members Together

The Fort Hill Garden club held a Thursday picnic supper at Homewood the Wright home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs P C McCain Mr and Mrs Nicholas Pagliara Mr and Mrs Baxter Shaffer Mr and Mrs M S Hodgson Mr and Mrs Charles W Moxley Mr and Mrs Emmons Graham Mr and Mrs Chester Levine Mr and Mrs Denver Morgan Mr and Mrs Roy Rollins and many others from nearby towns and counties. Meetings are adjourned until fall.

Fort Hill Garden Club Kay Brown Elizabeth Brown Lavergne Taliafero Louisville Dolores Levine Josephine Wright Sara Spencer Louise Beckelheimer Hortense Ackerman Messrs Robert Warren Richard Beatty Kenneth Moxley William Graham Warner Pagliara Calvin Beckelheimer Masters Charles Howard, Jr Roy Rollins, Jr Haven Rollins Kay McCain David Pagliara Baxter Shaffer, Jr John Denver Morgan

Mrs Burdette Hosts Sister Opal McKinney Party

Mrs. N A Burdette entertained Thursday night at her Seventh avenue home for her sister Opal McKinney. Guests included J H McKinney Jess ie Spradling Vera Burdette Hatty Duff Martha Beaver Thelma Seymour Virginia Patterson Katherine Burdette Vera Atkinson Josephine Purdue Phyllis Jean Tully Garnett Burdette Alex Ryan Samuel Cavender Jess Keffer Charles Shearer Arnold Cavender John Burdette Carl McKinney Richard Patterson Ova Hammond Frank Burgess and N A Burdette.

N. A. Burdette Seventh Avenue Opal McKinney J. H. McKinney Jessie Spradling Vera Burdette Hatty Duff Martha Beaver Thelma Seymour Virginia Patterson Katherine Burdette Vera Atkinson Josephine Purdue Phyllis Jean Tully Garnett Burdette Messrs Alex Ryan Samuel Cavender Jess Keffer Charles Shearer Arnold Cavender John Burdette Carl McKinney Richard Patterson Ova Hammond Frank Burgess

Boat Club Announces Summer Dance Tonight

The Charleston Boat club entertainment committee announces the first in a series of summer dances at 9 o'clock tonight at the club house for members and guests. Messrs M. K. Hearne Rodney Eshelman and William Pile organize the event.

Messrs M. K. Hearne Rodney Eshelman William Pile Charleston Boat Club

Smoot Garden Club meets welcomes new members

Miss Marie Ferrell spoke on "The Pruning of Flowering Shrubs and Roses" at the Smoot Garden Club Tuesday night. Miss Nancy Bivens read a poem on "Flowers." New members welcomed include Mesdames Gil mer Deitz, Homer Farren, Gordon McClung, Harvey Morrison and Ote Thompson.

Marie Ferrell Smoot Garden Club Nancy Bivens Mesdames Gilmer Deitz Homer Farren Gordon McClung Harvey Morrison Ote Thompson

Notes On Visitors Return Home and Travel Plans

A string of social notes records residents and visitors: John Martin returns to Wilmington from Nancy Street, Frank Skidmore and family travel to Tesla, Ralph Floyd and others return from New York, and many visits and trips to Richmond, Lewisburg, Interlochen, and New York are noted alongside summer plans and hospital stays.

John Martin R. H. Martin Nancy Street Wilmington Del

Calling All Dogs Fourth of July Jitters by Terhune

Albert Payson Terhune warns dog owners about Fourth of July dangers to pets. He notes explosions, bands, crowds and fireworks can trigger panic, fits, or heart stoppage in dogs. He advises keeping dogs in a cool refuge and away from firecrackers until the noise ends.

Roger the Gazette

Miss Keeney Weds Mr Richard in Ironton Ohio

Mr and Mrs Jerry W Keeney of Eskdale announce the marriage of Milicent Maxine Keeney to William McClure Richards. The ceremony on May 27 in Ironton Ohio featured Rev Frederick Ross. both graduates of East Bank high school. The couple reside in Eskdale with Richards employed at Truax Tract Coal Rayford. Guest Ethel Gladwell attended.

Jerry W. Keeney Eskdale Milicent Maxine Kenney William McClure Richards Sallie Richards Ohley Frederick Ross Ironton, O East Bank High School Richards

Brenneman and Warner Wed in Catlettsburg Ceremony

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Helen Marie Brenneman daughter of Arthur Brenneman of Woodland Drive to Charles E. Warner son of Mrs. C. C. Cunningham. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. W. C. Pierce on March 4 in Catlettsburg Kentucky. The couple resides at 1414 Cunningham Drive.

Helen Marie Brenneman Arthur Brenneman Woodland Drive Charles E. Warner C. C. Cunningham W. C. Pierce Catlettsburg Warner Cunningham Drive

Mrs Bailes Hosts Birthday Party For Jean Bailes

Mrs J D Bailes of Bigley Avenue entertained Thursday afternoon at her home in honor of her daughter Miss Jean Bailes. Attending were Misses Dora Alice Turner Janice Kendall Dolores Ann Tennant Joan Frame Jo Ann Bean Betty Lanham Norma Lee Bird Mary Halstead Marguerite Halstead May Halstead Sara Jane Hill Eva Bailes Dolly Jean Moffatt Betty Bailes and Masters Ralph Frame Arnold Jeffries Robert Ehman Keith Bean and William Bean.

Jean Bailes J. D. Bailes Bigley Avenue Dora Alice Turner Janice Kendall Dolores Ann Tennant Joan Frame Jo Ann Bean Betty Lanham Norma Lee Bird Mary Halstead Marguerite Halstead May Halstead Sara Jane Hill Eva Bailes Dolly Jean Moffatt Betty Bailes Betty Tennant Masters Ralph Frame Arnold Jeffries Robert Ehman Keith Bean William Bean

Britt Hosts Dinner at Wren's Nest

Mrs. Fay Britt gave a dinner party Wednesday night at Wren's Nest with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Freeman Mrs. Ted Ramsey of Coral Gables Fla and the hostess.

Fay Britt Wren’s Nest Walter Morrow Bryce Freeman Ted Ramsey Coral Gables, Fla

New Farmers of America Convene West Virginia State Convention

The New Farmers to Meet The New Farmers of America West Virginia association opens a four day state convention at West Virginia State College. Prof. D. L. Ferguson and Raymond Ratcliffe direct field events and livestock and poultry judging at Red House with lectures and a banquet.

New Farmers of America, West Virginia Association West Virginia State College D. L. Ferguson Raymond Ratcliffe Red House

Beauty Advice Column Recommends Shoulder Exercises

Hollywood dispatch notes Miss Leeds offers posture tips for rounded shoulders. A reader asks for help with nearsighted work habits and the response includes arm swings, breaststroke movements, breathing, glasses, posture, and outdoor activity suggestions.

Hollywood Maureen O'Sullivan MGM

Dressing Her Age Style Choices for a Mature Look

For a more mature appearance choose tailored dresses and structured separates in classic colors. Favor modest hemlines, crisp fabrics, and minimal embellishment to project elegance beyond childish outfits. Accessorize with simple jewelry and clean shoes to finish a refined silhouette.

Charm Tips For Everyday Greetings And Fashion

Contrast a limp cold handshake with a firm warm grip highlighting everyday charm. Advice suggests not aging yourself with style and choosing little girl styles or compromise on classic sport tailored looks for daytime wear.

Irregular Teeth and Nose Appearance Advice

A reader asks about smaller teeth and a larger nose. The dentist suggests braces for teeth. nose size is normal and facial styling like hair, hats, and avoiding shine can minimize apparent size. A weight gain leaflet is offered upon request.

Miss Leeds J. E

Clothes to Increase Height and Hair Color Change

Dear Sally asks how to appear taller with fashion tricks for a large bust and looks. The advice suggests upswept hairstyles, small hats, one piece dresses with raised waists, monochrome ensembles, bolero jackets, short fur, minimal accessories, and high heels, plus bust exercises from the column. Dorchester Reader asks about maintaining light hair without bleaching or dyeing and is advised that natural darkening cannot be stopped without bleaching rinse or regular dye.

Miss Leeds Sally Dorchester

Mrs Burgess Hosts Shower at Bloomingrose Home

Mrs S J Burgess gave a social shower Monday night at her home in Bloomingrose. No further details on attendees or gifts are provided in the readable text.

S. J. Burgess Bloomingrose

Fay Wray Fashion and Fur Facts From a Color Photo

A vivid portrait of Fay Wray in a color themed outfit and a fur trade note explains the let out process. The article describes fashion details such as a red flannel jacket blue skirt fishnet turban lipstick nails and belt while detailing how fur skins are let out to extend length and shading across mink muskrat raccoon and skunk furs.

Fay Wray Miss Wray Soap and Water Club

Lois Leeds New Leaflet Teases Vacation Prep

A brief notice announces Lois Leeds releasing a new leaflet on travel preparation just as the vacation season nears, offering guidance and tips for the upcoming trip.

Self-addressed stamped envelope request in Gazette notice

A short notice invites readers to send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Lois Leeds care of The Charleston Gazette, completing a simple request or inquiry present in the publication.

Lois Leeds The Charleston Gazette

Moose Family Picnic Set for Tomorrow at 4-H Fair Grounds

More than 600 people are expected to attend the Moose family picnic tomorrow at the 4-H Fair Grounds. Charleston lodge sponsors the program with Maj. A. E. Haan arranging games and events and exclusive use of the grounds except for pool access for others.

Charleston Lodge Maj A. E. Haan

Bank Debits Roll Up in Charleston Clearing Region

A. D. Dickey of the Charleston Clearing House reports a weekly increase of 300000 in debits for four member banks, bringing the period ending Wednesday to 10944168. This compares with 10057371 a year ago, and year-to-date debits total 254008987 against 264144700 last year.

Charleston A. D. Dickey Charleston Clearing House Association

Foreign War Veterans Convene at Bluefield

Bluefield hosts the state Veterans of Foreign Wars annual meeting led by Department Commander C A Hammond of Williamson. Officials expect the largest attendance, with Charles E Brewster Elbert and Miss Ida Sohen Boston among participants. The Military Order of the Cooties performs as the convention opens and John W McCullough Fairmont, a retired army officer, leads the Cooties' scratch event tomorrow night.

Bluefield C. A. Hammond Williamson State Veterans of Foreign Wars Charles E. Brewster Elbert Ida Sohen Boston V. F. W. Auxiliary Military Order of the Cooties John W. McCullough Fairmont

Attorneys Cited For Disbarment In Tobacco Case

In New York Federal Judge John C. Knox orders Louis S. Levy and Paul H. Hahn to show cause by June 30 why they should not be disbarred or suspended. Manton and George Washington Hill expected to testify. Hahn is an assistant to the president at a $50,000 salary. Levy and Hahn once counseled the tobacco company.

New York Martin T. Manton John C. Knox Louis S. Levy Paul H. Hahn U. S. District Court Manton George Washington Hill American Tobacco Company Hahn Levy Tobacco Company Hill U. S Lord and Thomas James J. Sullivan American Tobacco Officers

Tunney Again Father of Eight Pound Daughter

Gene Tunney the former heavyweight boxing champion became a father again as Polly Lauder Tunney gave birth to an eight pound daughter. Mrs Tunney rested comfortably in Harkness pavilion. The Tunneys already have three sons.

New York Gene Tunney

Masons to hold annual sermon with Nazarene O E S invited

Masons Will Meet Members of Washington lodge No. 6 A F and A M at 1 30 p m tomorrow at the lodge hall for the annual sermon Nazarene chapter O E S has been asked to attend

Washington Lodge No. 6 A. F A. M Lodge Nazarene Chapter

Officer Accused In Safe Rifling

Parkerburg reports two handwriting experts testified that a note directing police to 517 dollars stolen from the headquarters safe was authored by former Patrolman Gordon Williams. A civil service hearing, delayed after Williams’ discharge, continued as witnesses from Washington and the state police criminal identification bureau testified Williams wrote the note. Hulbert had discharged Williams on June 6 and police later recovered 517 dollars by following the note's directions.

Parkersburg Gordon Williams Civil Service Commission Williams A. L. D. Gastiger Washington and Corp I. R. Boone State Police Criminal Identification Bureau C. W. Hulbert Hulbert

Telephone Photoplay Viewed by Rotarians

Rotary club luncheon at the Kanawha hotel featured a two reel Bell system documentary showing how crews from 20 states aided hurricane relief in New England last September. Edwin Hill narrated. Irvin Wildman sponsored in A. B. Haneke’s absence. Gladys Vineyard sang two solos with Lucy McWhorter on piano. both are local office employees.

Bell System New England Edwin Hill Rotary Club Kanawha Irvin Wildman Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company A. B. Haneke Gladys Vineyard Lucy McWhorter

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Miss Marshall Mr. Cupit Fort Hill Mrs. Burdette DuPont Paint & Glass Co Hale St Raymond Gray Nitro Ashland, Ky Irene Gray Gilbert Melton Viola Sovine Arnold Sovine Sovine Mr. Gray Andrew Gray Frank Skidmore Margaret Floyd O. F. Perkins George Skidmore Tesla Ralph Floyd Charles Gay Harvey Postlewait New York City Herbert Beaver Carbondale, Ill Earl Cline Virginia Avenue C. P. Hanrahan Richwood Helen Secrest of I. N. Smith Kanawha Street Lewisburg Luther A. Emich Lee Street Los Angeles Cal Reginald W. Dickinson John R. Jamison Dana Smith Lafayette Ind C. O. Greenlee Lucille Greenlee Elm Street Bess McKahan Katie Belle Abney Josephine Mathews Walter C. Hardy Miraposa Elizabeth Savage Estill Anna Lou Estill Margaret Lindsey Interlochen, Mich Mary Eastwood Lewis Street Mt. State Hospital H. J. Hockin Mrs. J. Wilford Arthur Pittsburgh, Pa F. J. Garrod Florence Garrod Fred Garrod Alton, Ill Phoebe Bledsoe Katherine Jordan Betty Hall Staunton Avenue Beckley H. H. Smallridge, Jr New Haven Richard Venable Miss Lucy Master Richard Venable, Jr Arnold A. Barnes Master Arnold Barnes, Jr Ridgemont Road Josef Schneider Paris France Frederick G. Bannerot, Jr South Hills Wright Hugus Lisa Spilman Wheeling Mrs. Delbert T. Robinson Madison Gan Mildred Kinder of Nellis Nettie Garten Washington Street Albert Payson Terhune Miss Keeney Richard Miss Brenneman Mrs. Bailes Mrs. Britt Maureen O’sullivan M-G-M Inger Beau Permani Peggy George Cartwright Mer Quarrier Beauty Salon Uarrier St Madame Bane Route 60 Patrick St. Bridge West Va St. Albans Spring Hill Summer Cosmetics Tle Perry Senny Kanawha City Dana Ferry Cabin Creek Junction Patrick Street Fourth Avenue Florida Street Central Avenue Virginia Street Capitol Street Broad Street West Charleston Hale Street Stockton Street Third Avenue Charleston Transit Company Tunney Masons Drs. Collins & Collins Quarrier St Medical Arts Robert L. Boothby the Great Bible School Boothby-Mansell Tabernacle Delaware and Central
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