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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

4

Jean Meredith Honored Guest in Chelyan nuptial week

Miss Jean Meredith of Chelyan was the honored guest at five events last week before her Friday wedding at Chelyan Baptist Church to Dr James Eugens Grane. Her mother Mrs H Strother hosted a miscellaneous shower with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Jean Meredith Chelyar Chelyan Baptist Church James Eugens Grane H. Strother Mesdames Grant White G. @. Bias Emma Jarrell Mary Williams Mary Justic B. B. Myers Belle Amos Paxton Ray Kidder L. M. Howerton L. H. Bryant O. L Oliver Robert Williams Ona Nevssler Martha Allen J. C. Hill Wallace Briggs R. B. McConnell Elizabeth Dowdy T. M. Russell Grant Ferrell Percy Creasy Burton Fauley Riley Moore W. W. Schultz Guy Wagner George Cilson Ida McCune Maureen Myers Anna Ruth Hawritan Messrs J. E. Grace M.D. Strother C. H. Steather J. GO the Baptist Church Richard Kemp James Shaughnessy Harry Lee Pugh Herbert Douglass Malcolm Johnason C. H. Strother Albert Mehlmen Mack Williams

Social Notes Honors at Charleston Woman's Club and Parties

Mrs MoM Williamson hosts a luncheon at Charleston Woman's Club in honor of granddaughters Mrs Williamzron Watts and Miss Flower Watts. Mrs Harry M Brawley entertains Charleston alumnae of Pr Beta Pri at a social party on Nose Avenue. Dr and Mrs William A Thornhill Jr hosted a bridge party at 15/6 Lee Street for relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Robert Hunt celebrating their second anniversary and Mr and Mrs Robert Clark, with other guests present.

Mom. Williamson Charleston Woman's Club Williamzron Watts Miss Flower Watts Harry M. Brawley Charleston Pr Beta Pri Noses Avenue William A. Thornhill, Jr Lee Street Robert Hunt Robert Clark Jane E. Donald. Benedict James A. Bibby W. A. Thornhill

Married Mary Brenneman Wed At Bowen Home

Hazel Lowse Scott became Mrs Harry A Brenneman in a Wednesday ceremony on June 9 at the home of her sister Mrs FL W Bowen. Rev Ernest Jhomtfison officiated. Attendees included Mesdames Wolfe Frail Quig ley Thompson Fowler Tann Corbett Clesh Knight and others.

Harry A. Brenneman Hazel Lowse Scott Brady Seate Truslow Street Mr. Scotts FL W. Bowen Bigley Lees My. Brenneman Arthur Brenneman Woodland Drive Ernest Jhomtfison Ementus First Presbyterian Church Gazette Pheo Opal Bradley Osenel Wolfe Maywood Frail J. J. Quigley Paul Thompson Harry Fowler Sim Tann Rey Corbett Sam Clesh Lorraine Knight

Margeret Louise Williams Weds Mr Henry Maucari

Mrs Lee Williams of Rayford announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret Louise to Henry Maurari son of Mr and Mrs James Mauceri of Springton. The wedding was performed by Rev John Gilpin on June 15 in Russell Ky. The couple will reside with the bride's parents. Both are Đông employed by Truax Tract Coal at Kayford.

Lee Williams Rayford Margaret Louise Henry Maurari James Mauceri Springton John Gilpin Russell, Ky

Dining and birthday dinner at Carnefix home

Dinner marked birthday anniversaries at the Quick home of Emory Carnefix and his niece Hilca with relatives from Dawes Belle and Issuet present. Guests included Lloyd and family, Ashley, Samples, Wisnewski, England, and many Carnefix members with Mary Louise Ott visiting Raleigh connection.

Emory Carnefix Hilca Carnefix Inlaw Lloyd Carnefix Quick Lon Ashley Marshall Taylor Dawes Chester Samples Alec Wisnewski Mesdamrs Emers Carnefix Eliza Carnefix Ada Canefix Mabel L. Woods Charleston Clive Carnefix Kathleen Carnefix Hilda Carnefix Madeline Samples Chic Faylor Belle Edith Stevenson Geraldine Ashley Kay Wisnewski Messrs Cecil Eugene Dayton Ray Denver Carnefix Harlan Murdock Waneta Wilbur Buster Eddie Ashley Glenn Teylor

Fragments of a Much-Cited Phrased Diet Ad

A garbled OCR fragment discusses digestive issues and remedies, mentioning Carter’s Liver Pills and various nonsensical phrases. The text is inconsistent with missing context and appears to be an advertisement or medical claim from an era. Entities are unclear due to the corrupt transcription.

White Sulphur Girl Weds Mr. Allen H Robinson Jr

White Sulphur Springs bride Miss Alzne Fraares Guyer wed Allen H Robinson Jr in a double ring ceremony at the Fiestarian church White Sulphur Springs Rev Donald Brandon officiated The altar was banked with white and evergreens Guests included Mrs Gillespie and Miss Lois Curry The bride wore a tulle over satin gown with a veil and train Frances Guyer was maid of honor Leland Robinson served as best man Ushers included Dewhatel Nichles Kearney and Paul Guyer After the ceremony attendees adjourned to the Guyer home for celebration Robinson and the bride planned to Kokomo for the reception The bride, a graduate of White Sulphur Springs High, worked as secretary at Greenbrier hotel She is sister to Mr Mervey of Beauregard The groom is a Kokomo High graduate and attended International Business College He will work as a motor carper in Kokomo

Alzne Fraares Guyer Mes Guyer White Sulphur Springs Allen H. Robinson, Jr Koko Lod Mye Ponighl Fiest ‘Terian White Phur Springs Donald Brandon Yierf Harry Gillespie Orpiu Ist Lois Curry Frances F Leland Robinson

Todey Club Calendars and Local Luncheon Notices

Silver Cross circle and King’s Daughters host luncheons and events at Edgewood Country Club and local venues. New officers to be installed. Goll and Mrs Webb Angell honored. Council women speak at Charleston Woman’s club with Ted Crosswork from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Silver Cross Circle King's Daughters Luncheen Bop Mtn Christ Chere Methodist Edgewood Country Club Goll A.m Feethank Garden Dtu H. Webb Angell Ridge Road CG. Vindex Charleston Ted Crosswork

Garrison Couple Weds in Virginia Swiftly

Mary Ella Porterfield and H Clay Porterfield wed May 2 in Pourisburg Virginia with Rev H B Jennings officiating. Mary Ella, a Sherman high grad and teacher in Raleigh County, and H Clay, a Concord State Teachers College and Asbury College alumnus, will reside at Whitesnake after building a new home this August.

Jades George S. Branham Garrison Mary Ella H. Clay Porterfield C. C. Porterfield Mills Pourisburg H. B. Jennings Porterfield Sherman High School Concord State Teachers’ Lege Athens Morris Hart College FrRi Kappa Sigma Raleigh Bounty Gap Mills High School Concord State Teachers’ College Asbury College Wilmorr Coal River Motels, Inc Whitesnake

Mr and Mrs BR M Lewis plan move to Texas

Mr and Mrs BR M Lewis of Ler Street leave Sunday for Galveston Texas where Lewis will join the DuPont de Nemours firm. They were seen by a Meri mother who will visit then. Jean Durbin of MacCorkie avenue returns from Winchester Virginia visiting Mr Eddie Hall and Mr Alan McMichael. Ethel Knight and Elizabeth Bosely are guests at the Hotel Algonquin in New York City. Ebner Ridgeway will visit Columbus. Henry Butts and daughter return from Bluefield. Betty White visits Miss Nethie Morgan. Ada Beller visits relatives in Watertown and Hamburg. Mrs Graves hosts Mrs Waldeinlzwueth formerly of Hun, recently from Los Angeles and Phoenix. Garland Huddleston of Clifton Forge visits Dr and Mrs Angell in Bridgeroad.

BR. M. Lewis Galvestorn Tex Lewis L duPont de Nemours Meri Shererreet al Rhemothys Jean Durbin MacCorkie Avenue Wuenmond, Va Eddie Hall Alan McMichael Missus Ethel Knight Kanawha Boulevard Elizabeth Bosely Virginia Street Hotel Algoniuin New York City Ebner Ridgeway Boomer Columbus Ada Beller Eorge Irving Second Avuing Watertown Harnsville N.Y Graves Waeldeinlzwueth al Hun Wn Los Angeles Calif Phoenix Ariz

Parson and Riddle Wed in Ashland Ky Ceremony

Miss Marcia Parson daughter of Mr and Mrs M M Parson of Clendenin wed James Harrison Riddle Jr son of Mr and Mrs J H Ridge of 1561 Virginia St East Ashland Ky. The couple will reside with groom's parents. Both families employed by Owens-Tingis Gites Center.

Marcia Mest. M. Parson Clendenin James Harrison Riddle, Jr J. HM Ridge Virginia Street East Ashland Riddle Mr. Riddle Farkersburg Murphy Institute Sevierville Tenn Mas. Riddle Owens-Tingis Gites Cent

Dr Margaret Mead Receives Achievement Award

The Chi Omewa sorority awarded Dr. Margaret Mead, Columbia University anthropologist, its achievement prize at a summer meeting. Mead declined the honor noting research suggesting primitive societies fostered better child upbringing. Mary Love Collins presented the award.

Margaret Mead Columbia University Mead Mary Love Collins Nmtintiag

Adelphian club members travel to Padcock park for week

St Albans news lists Adelphian club members Betty Ware Virginia Barnette Ruth Ackles Katherine Rhule Katherine King Georgia Coulter Mary Kirk deanu Griffith Elfreda Blewett Carol McCarmigh and Miss Betty Rift of Charleston joining a week at Padcock Park. Womens auxiliaries of the Past Presbyterian church meet at eight. Onesini ny circles meet at 8:30 for business. Jesson Bible group to be led by Miss Margaret Cosd Mars. Aaron Cofer hosted Sunshine Sowing Club event with Mesdames Carnes Miller Ryder Hedii TD Grogan Wheaton Stern Perry Milles Williamson Cottrell and Remley present. Homelands Harvest mission study to be held Monday to Thursday at the ham of Myx Kesterson on Third Avenue. Executive board to follow. Mrs Shetf Moore ill in Charleston. Jowmea Pettit operated for appendicitis Friday at McMillan Hospital Charleston. Karonisa Ty and Mrs Josephy Pettit returning home. Tip Filly Thayer injured playing near home at McMillan Hospital. Charles Danford seriously ill at home. Mr and Mrs Louis Hensley and son. Mr and Mrs EO Hogan and daughter Betty. Mr and Mrs Samuel Knight and daughter. Mrs A K Wickline moved to Manassas Ave. They work for American Telephone and Telegraph Co. I T L Johnson visiting relatives in Columbus and Netenit. Miss Clarene Bose returned from Columbus visit with aunt Mrs J A Witter. Miss Kate Johnson returned from Norfolk visit. William Bess returned from C and O Hospital Huntington after injury. He is with parents Mr and Mrs W E Ess.

Adelphian Club Padcock Fine Park Betty Ware Virginia Barnette Ruth Ackles Katherine Rhule Katherine King Georgia Coulter Mary Kirk Deanu Griffith Elfreda Blewett Carol McCarmigh Betty Rift Charleston Cleck Shetf Moore St. Albans Jowmea Pettit McMillan Hospital Karonisa Josephy Pettit I. T. £. Johnson Columbus Netenit Clarene Bose J. A. Witter Witten Kate Johnson Keeney Norfolk William Bess C. and O Huntington Ina W, E

Waterways Fund Measure Signed by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt signed the 222.7 million war department flood control and waterways bill covering West Virginia and the Ohio river basin. The act authorizes 99 million in Panama Canal project contracts, 68 million for rivers and harbors, and 70 million for flood control with numerous allocations for canals, locks, dams, maintenance, and related surveys across Ohio, Kanawha, Monongahela, and Tygart rivers in multiple districts.

Washington Roosevelt War Department West Virginia Ohio River Valley Panama Canal Huntington Ohio River Basin Bluestone Ter Hinton Portsmouth-New Boston Ohiai Ohio Kanawh

WPA Workers Must Swear Allegiance

WPA workers face dismissal by July 1 if they refuse the oath of allegiance to the New Deal. The mandatory provision awaits President Roosevelt's signature as a new WPA bill. Harrington attended a St. Louis WPA directors conference continuing through Thursday.

St. Louis

Virginian to Share Costs Of Bridge at Sandy Hook

The Maryland Virginia West Virginia bridge project on the Poe Tomac river at Sandy Hook will see cost sharing. Wash MEO County official Hara Bo Whilmin announced the joint effort as part of a tri state program linking Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. West Virginia will build a connecting bridge over the Shenandoah River to tie into the Maryland span.

Virginian Sandy Hook Baltimore Hia Oreits Commission Wash

Monongalia County population rises to 51,254 in decade

Final census figures show Monongalia County population up 17 percent in the past decade to 51,254. The city of Morgantown posted the largest gain, with a notable increase from 1940 to 1950.

Morgantown Monongalia County Menanttown

Writ of Error Awarded in Charleston Auto Case

Circuit Judge Bouchelle awarded a writ of error yesterday from the common pleas court. Albert Bostic of Charleston won a verdict of 143.07 against David Williams in a collision case involving Williams' car driven by A J Hans ey. The event occurred on October 14, 1939, as Bostic seeks damages for his automobile.

David Williams Charleston Julian F. Bouchelle Common Pleas Court Albert Bostic Bostic Willams A. J. Hasney

Jury to Deliberate O'Dell Case Today

A frewat court jury will deliberate the case of EF Fy and Basil O'Dell doing business as BE F O'Dell and Son versus Crisp and Shaver Inc. The plaintiffs seek to recover $1,000 for breach of contract. The defense says labor problems prevented use of the plaintiffs' trucks on the Kanawha boulevard project.

Ef, Fy Basil O'Dell F. O'Dell and Son Crisp and Shaver, Inc Kanawha Boulevard

Marston to Address National NEA Meet in Milwaukee

R B Marston executive secretary of the West Virginia State Education Association will take part in a panel on The NEA's Program of Teacher Welfare at the 7th annual National Education convention opening Sunday in Milwaukee Wisconsin continuing through the week.

R. B. Marston West Virginia State Education Association NEA National Education IH Milwaukee

Bids Opened on Eight Highway Surface Projects

The state road commission will open bids today for eight surface treatment projects estimated at 95 000 dollars. The works include 3.7 miles of the secondary road between Aaron and Cooper's Creek and 2 miles along Sandy Will’s pond in Kanuhia.

State Road Commission Aaron Cooper's Creek

Spain Grants Entry to About 1000 Americans From France

Madrid reports Spanish authorities have allowed about 1,000 U S citizens to enter Spain from France. The move is understood to be part of efforts to return to their homeland.

Madrid INS Spain France

Ambulances Bound For Poles In England

Chicago dispatch reports 15 ambulances blessed by Archbishop Samuel A Smith and donated by Polish churches and groups to aid the Polish government in England. The vehicles, prepared for shipment, follow an appeal from General Wladyslaw Sikorski, commander in chief of the Polish army in exile.

Chicago Samuel A. Smvith England Wladyslaw Sikorski

Chamber Directors Hear Rejection Letter

The Charleston Chamber of Commerce sought city approval to sponsor an audit of the city's finances but the board read the rejection letter yesterday. Managing director Charles B. Hodges said no action was taken.

Charleston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Charles B. Hodges

U S Army Air Corps Announces 115 Vacancies

The U S Army Air Corps has 115 vacancies to be filled from this area. Capt R Mott of the recruiting office in Capital Street announced yesterday. The posts are divided among Maxwell Field Montgomery Ada and Valpariso Florida.

U. S. Army Air Corps R. Mott Capital Street Maxwell Field Montgomery Ada Valpariso Flace Ear

Kidney Ailment Remedy Advertised in Liquor Form

An old newspaper advertisement touts LIQUID kidney relief with a diuretic blend named GATES MIXTURE for bladder irritation, backache, burning urine, and kidney detox. Marketed by Potterfield, it claims 24 doses for £1.00 with a money-back guarantee, and is sold by general druggists.

Cnarieston Potterfield

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