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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1938

Page

16

Beall and Ray Wed in Glenville First Methodist

Miss Evelyn Beall daughter of Mrs Frank Mason Beall of Glenville married Mr C Aubrey Ray son of Dr C A Ray and the late Mrs Ray at 10 am in the First Methodist Episcopal church Rev Joseph Clare Hoffman officiated with white gladioli and summer flowers. The bride wore white chiffon with a pearl necklace and a garland of gardenias and lilies of the valley. Attendant Miss Gwendolyn Beall wore dusty pink chiffon. Best man was John V Ray. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip and will reside at Hose Haven farm Pocataligo.

Joseph Clare Hoffman First Methodist Episcopal Church Evelyn Beall Frank Mason Beall Glenville C. Aubrey Ray C. A. Ray Ray Charles Greybill Nevin Tschaikowsky Schubert McDowell Andre Frank Mason Beall, Jr Gwendolyn: Beall John V. Ray Overt Hardman Mrs. Ray Hose Haven Farm Pocataligo

Miss Anna Hamilton Weds Mr. C Orlando Bartron

A Summersville wedding united Miss Anna Hamilton and C Orlando Bartron with Rev Brown and Rev J K Brown presiding. Honeymoon planned in New York City. The bride, a Nicholas County graduate, and the groom, a State Road Commission worker, are welcomed by families including Hamilton and Bartron relatives.

Miss Dorothy Sheets Honored At Edgewood Swim Party

Mrs. A FE L Ruffner hosted a swimming party at Edgewood Country Club in her honor for her niece Miss Dorothy Sheets. Guests included Misses Josephine Stewart Nancy Davis Margaret Lyle Smith Virgi Long Barbara Ample evar Steiger and Ouida Caldwell.

A. FE. L. Ruffner Edgewood Country Club Dorothy Sheets Josephine Stewart Nancy Davis Margaret Lyle Smith Virgi Long Barbara Ample Evar, Steiger Ouida Caldwell

Miss Hambrick Wed to Claude Fisher in Taligo Ceremony

Miss Mildred Hambrick daughter of Mrs B C Hambrick of Potag taligo wed Mr Claude Fisher son of Mr and Mrs J F Fisher of Sissonsville yesterday afternoon at 3 in the home of the bride’s parents. The ceremony was attended by both families and a few friends. The bride wore navy blue crepe with white accessories and gardenia bouquet. Fisher is employed by the Kelly Axe and Tool Works.

Mildred Hambrick B. C. Hambrick Pocataligo Claude Fisher J. F. Fisher Sissonsville Hobson Fisher Broom Fisher Kelly Axe and Tool Works

Orley Curd Weds Elizabeth Umstead in New Martinsville

Mrs. Elizabeth Thistle Umstead daughter of Mrs. George Paxton Umstead and the late Mr. Umstead wed Mr. Orley Curd son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Curd of Paducah Kentucky Rev B Elmo Kelley of St Johns Methodist officiated at the home of the bride matron of honor was Mrs Paul Fiess of Parkersburg The couple will reside in Edgewood after a motor trip through Ohio and Kentucky The ceremony featured a massed summer bouquet improvised altar and Wagner bridal music served by pianist Gladys Muhleman Additional guests included Dr Friend E Clark Morgantown and Miss Gladys Muhleman Columbus.

Elizabeth Thistle Umstead George Paxton Umstead Umstead New Martinsville Orley Curd Charles W. Curd Paducah B. Elmo Kelley St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church Lina Clark Gladys G. Muhleman Wagner Paul Fiess Parkersburg John O. Thiess Evelyn Clark Virginia Lee Highland Friend E. Clark Samuel Clark Morgantown George E Duerr George Duerr Pittsburgh Columbus Curd West Virginia University Chi Omega Martinsville Bowling Green Business University Kentucky Bank of Commerce First National Bank of Logan Ohio Edgewood

Miss Hilda Norvell Edgar Announces Bridal Party

Miss Edgar daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Almon B Davis of Virginia street has announced her wedding party for a July 6 ceremony at St John s Episcopal church The groom is Mr George William Young son of Dr H H Young and the late Mrs Young Bishop Gravatt will read the ceremony Miss Dorothy Davis sister of the bride will be maid of honor Miss Maizie Hopple Young sister of the bridegroom elect will be a bridesmaid Best man will be Henry E Payne Jr Ushers include Almon B Davis Jr Hugh A Bailey George Payne and K Payne A small reception will follow at the Davises home for the wedding party and immediate families

Hilda Norvell Edgar Almon Baker Davis Virginia Street Edgar George William Young H. H. Young Young St. John’s Episcopal Church W. L. Gravatt Miss Davis Dorothy Davis Miss Edgar Maizie Hopple Young Henry E. Payne, Jr Almon B. Davis

Fourth of July Dance at Edgewood Country Club

A Fourth of July dance is scheduled at the Edgewood Country Club on Saturday night. Kent Warner’s Orchestra will provide the music. Reservations for dinner before the dance are available at the club. Andrew S. Alexander Jr. heads the entertainment committee with assistants Robert S. Spilman Jr. and Robert Lawson Jr.

Edgewood Country Club Kent Warner Andrew S. Alexander, Jr Robert 5. Spilman, Jr Robert Lawson, Jr

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Tea Honors Local Graduates

Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae hosted ten members at a tea yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Grover Smith Jr. home on Kanawha Street to honor girls who graduated high school in June and plan to attend college in the fall. Attendees included Mrs. Ernest Merrill and Misses Nelle Brown Given, Bee Ficklen, Isabel Kimmell, Judy Dunn, Ann Stewart, and many others.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Tex Grover Smith, Jr Kanawha Street Clara Lytle Edwin Hutchinson Grover Smith Katie Belle Abney Howard Klostermeyer Robert E. O'Connor Hillis Townsend Henry Butts Jean Ann Pippen Janet Watson Bess Laing Cora Frances Board Jean Ellen Miller Frances Merrill Kathryn Bonham Charles C. Tallman Ernest Merrill C. Ermen Wright Joseph Burdette B. Bibby Nelle Brown Given Bee Ficklen Isabel Kimmell Eleanor Simms Judy Dunn Betty Legg Evelyn Daingerfield Ann Stewart Phoebe Skillman Margaret Jamerson Nellie Morgan Mary Lehigh Carney Anna Shaw Watson Helen M. Smith Wilda Hall Phylis Holz Jeanne

Luncheon Planned by Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Madden

Mrs Martin F Hopkins and Mrs Louis Madden will host a bridge luncheon at the Tally Ho on Wednesday afternoon. Guests include Mrs Wallen Seales Mrs James J Duggan Mrs Luke Mambourg Mrs John Dancke Mrs Arthur Kenha Mrs Thomas Cook Mrs Clarence Dunn Mrs Edward Cannon Mrs William deBrul Mrs Frank McCaffrey Mrs Rufus Dil dy Mrs M F Finley and Miss Dorothy Stark.

Martin F. Hopkins Louis Madden Tally Ho Wallen Seales James J. Duggan Luke Mambourg John Dancke Arthur Kenha Thomas Cook Clarence Dunn Edward Cannon William deBrul Frank McCaffrey Rufus Dildy M. F. Finley Dorothy Stark

Summer bags and hosiery at John Lee’s offer style choice

John Lee’s advertises seven league boot fast shopping for summer bags in white brown and multi colors with bone trimming two covers washable options and prices from 1.95 to 3.0 percent. Rollins Hosiery line promotes knee length hose at 49 cents to 1.28 with club offer and free pair after twelve purchases. Eleanor Powell Hollywood transparent mittens popular and The Virginian week’s entertainment features Holiday with Hepburn Grant and supporting cast. reader letters invited to Carolyn care of The Gazette by Tuesday 4 p.m.

John Lee Lee's Rollins John Lee's The Virginian Kathaine Hepburn Cary Grant Donis Notary Lew Ayres Edward Everett Horton Henry Kolker Carolyn Gazette

Summer dresses from Aberlan's spark fresh fashion tour

Aberlan's unveils a new summer line inspired by European fashions. The collection features cottons with corseletted waists, puffed sleeves, jumpers, and full peasant skirts in bright colors, offered in one and two piece styles for sunning, boating, and vacation wear.

Aberlan Europe Souss Oberlan’s

Iced Coffee Variations and Outdoor Picnic Ideas

A column promotes Moon Rose Coffee with double strength brewing and ice slice variations. It suggests vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate ice cream add-ins, plus coffee ice cubes for time saving. Also highlights Purity Maid Bread and Cakes for outdoor meals and ready prepared foods to cut kitchen time.

Hubbard Grocery Company

Gift Gift Guide at Woodrums for Home Essentials

Woodrums offers rich china and gleaming glassware with patterns from Fostoria Coronet to Havilland. The article touts Bone china and silver patterns, plus practical care services from Elite Laundry and Sanitone cleaning to preserve wardrobes and home pieces.

Woodrums Fostoria Havilland Jin Community Plate Wallace Sterling

Electric Cookery and Safe Swimming Promises

The piece discusses modern electrical cookery urging readers to consider reputable ranges and dealer service, highlighting Appalachian Electric Power Company offers and a five star economy plan with trade in and low financing. It also promotes safe swimming in artificial pools treated with drinking water by West Virginia Water Service Company, encouraging reliance on verified water quality and dependable service.

Appalachian Electric Power Company

Blossom Dairy Ice Cream Promises Summer Delight

Tempting edibles urge homemakers to ease heat by serving Blossom Dairy Ice Cream daily all summer. The ad touts Blissful cooling with pure cream and natural flavors, inviting store visits or home delivery, and provides the Dial contact number 24-181.

Blossom Dairy

Wagner's Luncheon and Tea Spot Promises Homemade Delights

Gourmet guide touts Wagner's at 1085 Quarrier for home made salads sandwiches pies and confections with splendid service and pleasing surroundings. Also mentions white fashion trends for summer wear and elegant evening gowns in white fabrics.

Wagner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Beall Mr. Ray Anna Hamilton C. Orlando Bartron Samuel P. Hamilton Summersville E. Bartron Charleston Brown J. K. Brown Baptist Church of Quinwood New York City Bartron Nicholas County High School Marshall College Charleston School of Commerce State Road Commission Samuel P. Harmilton C. E. Wectron Ernest Houghton C. L Rexrode Washington Price Hamilton Glenn EA. Hamilton Sarah Hamilton Oole Hill HK. Brown, Jr Mary E McCutcheon Miss Hambrick Mr. Orley Curd New Hilda Norvell Edgeswood Requker Helf Sizes Kappa Kappa Gamma Bouin Bik River Pry Eleanor Powell Hollywood Sanitone Alraady Gourmet’s Guide
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