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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1961

Page

5

Ball Gowns Denote Decadence Extravagance in Theatre

A fashion piece profiles Chuck Tomlinson co designer and costume supervisor for Honey in the Rock as he launches his career in West Virginia theatre. Born in Winston Salem he worked on Unto These Hills and The Lost Colony in North Carolina and has spent 11 years in acting singing dancing and costuming with travels to 14 countries while adjusting to West Virginia’s stage world.

Charles Chuck” Tomlinson Chuck Winston-Salem N. C Cherokee Manteo Charles “Chuck” Tomlinson West Virginia Bill Hicks Stott University of Miami Japan Noel Coward England Royal Festival Ballet South America Jose Simon Dance Co Greenwich Village New York

Honey in the Rock drama opens Tuesday at Grandview Park

The Civil War drama Honey in the Rock opens Tuesday and runs nightly at 8 15 except Mondays through Sept 3. It is staged in the amphitheatre at Grandview State Park near Beckley England. Chuck the 30 year old designer crafts costumes noted for elegance with homespun quality and favors ball gowns reflecting decadence and imagination.

Grandview State Park Beckley England Chuck New York

Births At Charleston Memorial Hospital After June Thirteenth

Birth announcements list multiple families welcoming new babies at Charleston Memorial Hospital. Entries include a girl for Mr and Mrs James Hunts at 111 1st Avenue South Charleston on June 13, a girl for Mr and Mrs Roy E Casteeter of Decota on the same date, and a girl for Mr and Mrs Othel Thomas Sr of Sharon also June 13, plus a boy for Mr and Mrs David L Willems at 31a Reynolds Street on June 16 and a boy for Mr and Mrs Robert D Lormaxe of Rie Mee Carleen on June.

Charleston Memorial Hospital Mes. James Hunts 1St Avenue South Charleston Giel Roy E. Casteeter Decota Othel Thomas Sharon Roy Airs David L. Willems Reynolits Robert D. Lormaxe Rie Carleen

First Presbyterian Chapel Scene For Walker Higgins Marriage

Frances Cornelia Walker and Owen Shannon Higgins wed in the First Presbyterian Chapel May 27 in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore Chantilly lace, a scalloped neckline, and a seed pearl crown veil. Attendants wore archid Chantilly lace and organza, carrying white carnations. The couple plans a Blackwater Falls wedding trip and will reside in South Charleston.

First Presbyterian Church Walker-Higgins Frances Cornelia Walker Isaac Lewis Walker Oakwood Rd Owen Shannon Higgins Higgins Kanawha Turnpike George H. Vick Richard Lb Niles. Mich Dancer Erry Sullivan Fir Lamde Larry Valentine Charlene Tilton Charleston Morris Harvey Colle Madison College Harrisonburg South Charleston Morris Warvey College Simplex Time Recorder Co

Graduations Major Attraction City Residents Receiving Guests

West Virginia residents including Charlestonians plan travels for graduation events and visits. Wayne Hasty, son of Carl and Mrs. Hasty, graduates Northwestern University with a journalism degree and will pursue public relations studies at Ohio University. Seven West Virginia residents embark on a three week California tour with stops at Eisenhower sites and amusement venues.

Betty Dodds Agnew Kanawha Blvd Charleston Memorial Hospital Seigal Frame Emily St Indaw W. Y. Treadwell Forsyth Leesburg Tampa Fila A. M. Fleming Bud Thomlinson Huntington Wayne Northwestern University Hastys Wayne Hasty Ilis News

New Officers Installed By Salina OES Chapter

Salina Chapter No 81 Eastern Star installed Mrs Gatha McLaughlin as worthy matron at the Malden Masonic Hall. Installing officers included Mrs Henretti Shock and Agnes Samples with other members named for various duties and roles.

Connecticut Georgia Bennett Gatha McLaughlin Salina Malden Salina Oes Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Georgia Berg Good Intent Glousenbury Conn Ralph Jones Helen Thacker Ralph Calvert Opal Myers Ellen Grubbs Henretti Shock Agnes Samples Ethel Lorant R. Doyle Fidter Sentinel Katherine Thacker Leonard Sterne Jean Walker Veda Sterne

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