McAlpin Staples Wedding Planned in Portsmouth
Mr George William McAlpin and Miss Barbara Staples will wed in Portsmouth at St Johns church on July 14. The couple will be honored at a Rockingham hotel reception. After marriage they will reside in Lafayette Indiana. Mrs McAlpin leads the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs. her husband is a state road commission engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McAlpin
Portsmouth
N. H
George William McAlpin
Barbara Staples
Byron F. Staples
St. John’s Church
Rockingham Hotel
East
Miss Staples
New Hampshire University
Chamberlain Art School
Boston
Mass
McAlpin
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Harvard University
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
West Virginia Federation of Woman's Clubs
State Road Commission
Miss Hornsby Weds Mr. Bert Midkiff
Miss Mary Hornsby daughter of Mrs. Philbert Hartwell and the late Louis Hornsby married Bert Midkiff in a Friday ceremony at the groom’s parents home in London Heights. Aretta Midkiff served as maid of honor with James Carver as best man. Betty Jo Bolden was flower girl and James Willis Bolden ring bearer. The bride wore white or gandie gown with a long full skirt and a reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hornsby
Philbert Hartwell
Louis Hornsby
Bert Midkiff
W. M. Midkiff
London Heights
Aretta Midkiff
James Carver
Betty Jo Bolden
James Wills Bolden
Mrs Proffit Honored at Boomer Shower
Mrs. Clayton Proffit was honored guest at a Monday night shower hosted by Mrs. H A Straughan in Boomer. Attending were numerous friends and relatives including D R Thompson, Lee Kieby, C C White, James Myers, Milton Adkins, Nora Nutter, Cecil Legg, Percy Burford, Virgil Gray, Harry Nutter, Harry Jordan, C O Parsons, Edward Clendenon, C E Buster, Elmer Ridgeway, B H Youell, Ormi Ingram, Fred Neil, Alma Kingsley, Jess Anthony, Frank Garnett, R J Proffitt, Franz Allen, Noble Knotts, Kelly O'Dell, Edward Hill, Hubert Myles, W E Poff, Claude Bess, Frank Nutter, L M Trent, C E Shaver, Marshall Gray, and the Misses Ida Otey, Rosa Pinon, Mabel Straughan, Patty Chandler, Helen Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Proffit
H. A. Straughan
Boomer
Mesdames D. R. Thompson
Lee Kieby
C. C. White
James Myers
Milton Adkins
Nora Nutter
Cecil Legg
Percy Burford
Virgil Gray
Harry Nutter
Harry Jordan
C. O. Parsons
Edward Clendenon
C. E. Buster
Elmer Ridgeway
B. H. Youell
Tad Couple Marry Hazel Hall to George Hopkins
Tad has announced the marriage of Hazel Hall to George Hopkins on May 25. Hazel is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hall of Tad and George is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hopkins of Tad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hall
Tad Ha
Hazel Hall
George Hopkins
Edward Hopkins
Tad
Mrs Thomas Heads Charleston Children's Theater
Mrs Andrew S Thomas Jr elected president of the Charleston Children's Theater succeeding Mrs Harry A Wallace Jr. Other officers include Mrs Jerome Schwabe vice president Mrs Harvey Davis secretary Dr Leroy Montague treasurer and Mrs J W Cummins production manager. Board of directors list Mesdames Bierce Howard Wallace Neff Brawner Nicholson Savage Mason Freeman Theron Methven and Misses Venable and Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew S. Thomas, Jr
Charleston Children’s Theater
Harry A. Wallace
Jerome Schwabe
Harvey Davis
Leroy Montague
J. W. Cummins
Mesdames H. B. Bierce, Jr
Charles Howard
H. A
Fox Collar Reappears Nine Years Later in Mississippi
In Magee Mississippi Rev. T W Bishop recalls a baby fox once collared to a tree nine years ago. A hunt near town captured a mature fox wearing the minister's old collar, tying the strange incident to its return.
Mrs Holstein Hosts Birthday Party at Brounland
Mrs Holstein entertained Friday at Brounland for a birthday party honoring Mr Holstein. Guests included many Holsteins and friends such as Mr and Mrs Arnold Holstein Mr and Mrs Levi Holstein Mr and Mrs Marion Holstein Mr and Mrs Leslie Holstein Mrs Edna Zirkle Mrs Easter Walker Misses T Chandler Dorothy Chandler Virginia Eskew Ella Hager Patsy Ann Holstein Geneva Lou Sandra Gay Holstein Virginia Messer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Holstein
Brounland
Holstein
Edna Holstein
Winnie Holstein
Arnold Holstein
Freeman Bell
Levi Holstein
Marion M. Holstein
Leslie Holstein
Edna Zirkle
Easter Walker
Dorothy Chandler
Virginia Eskew
Ella Hager
Patsy Ann Holstein
Geneva Lou
Sandra Gay Holstein
Virginia Messer
Messrs
Nugen Zirkle
Homer Nutty Creech
Dewey Means
Harold Holstein
Randall Gillespie
Lee Pritte
Dennis Holstein
Don Eskew
Jack Crouthers
Frank Zirkle
Raymond Hudson
Delbert Pauley
Paul Miller
Jerry Dean Holstein
Douglas Creech
Denver Adkins
Thurman Holstein
Paul Zirkle
Personal Notes From City and Coast Trips
Mr Charles E Maynard of 5311 Kanawha avenue was a guest last week at the Beekman Tower hotel in New York City. Mr and Mrs Arden C Rader and Miss Jean Gill returned from a month touring the west coast. Dr L T Anderson and Mrs Anderson returned from Boston where Dr Anderson attended the post graduate clinic at Forsythe Dental infirmary. Mr and Mrs William Knight of Oglethorpe road returned from New York City, two weeks at the Pennsylvania hotel. Mr and Mrs Garland Moran who spent the weekend at Webster Springs while their son Garland is enrolled at Camp Gauliley are visiting Mrs Moran’s parents at Alderson. Mr Nile R Pullin manager of the Gold Dome barbecue on Washington street left Sunday with Mrs Ruth Gunnoe and her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Riddle
James H. Riddle
Quarrier Street
Department of Public Assistance
Cavalier
Charles E. Maynard
Kanawha Avenue
Beekman Tower
New York City
Arden C. Rader
Jean Gill
West Coast
L. T. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Boston
Mass
Dr. Anderson
Forsythe Dental Infirmary
William Knight
Oglethorpe Road
Pennsylvania Hotel
Garland Moran
Webster Springs
Garland
Camp Gauliley
Mrs. Moran
Mrs. W. P. Jones
Alderson
Nile R. Pullin
G. Pullin
Owens
Gold Dome
Washington Street
Ruth Gunnoe
Louise Wells
Hannon B. Wells
Princeton
St. Louis
Variety of Local Residents Travel and Visits Reported
Several residents embark on trips or return from visits across states and cities. Roy Fleck plans a motor trip to Detroit and Canada for fishing while William Rippetoe visits Newport News aboard the training ship USS Marsala. Others travel to Hitchins Kentucky, Baltimore Maryland, New York World's Fair visits, Babcock State Park, Martha's Vineyard, and Edgewater Maryland for life saving courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes Gallaher
Dolly Kithil
Englewood, N. J
New York City
Martha’s Vineyard
Fondness for dogs does not prove cruelty to women
Albert Payson Terhune and O. Henry have been cited to claim a man who loves dogs beats his wife. The writer contends the theory is false and harmful, noting Terhune’s kindness to dogs and possible kindness to his wife while criticizing the spread of such claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Henry
the Gazette
Beauty Questions Answered in Miss Leeds Column
In Hollywood from June 26 beauty advice covers lipstick for large lips avoiding bright reds, natural eyebrow shaping for schoolgirls, mascara for evenings, and blush placement for thin lips. Readers’ queries on mail delays and enlarged hand veins receive practical guidance and cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Miss Leeds
Lois Leeds
Anne Shirley
RKO Star
Charm Tips and the Value of Self Confidence
A brief meditation argues that a cringing apologetic stance harms self image and public regard. It suggests genuine self respect and assertiveness draw admiration, while excessive self depreciation diminishes perceived worth and social influence.
Visible Veins in Aging Hands Noted By Observant Readers
A brief reflection on aging features notes that veins become more prominent as hands lose fat and muscle with age. The text suggests variability among individuals and hints at broader social or health observations.
Socialites and royals attend fashion shows and exhibitions
Valentina in a gray tailleur and beige blouse leads the well dressed at an event. Mrs Raymond Loewy wears a gray plaid suit with a pink hat while Grand Duchess Marie opts for black crepe and a Hindu turban. The Duchess de Chaulnes is praised for simple refined attire. Monty MacLevy notes radio performers enrolling in contour courses as the world’s largest doll collection debuts at Spear auditorium in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandie
Valentina
Raymond Loewy
Marie
Duchess de Chaulnes
Molyneux
Monty MacLevy
Spear Auditorium
West 34Th Street
New York
A. D
Roosevelt Nominates Richard B. Quick for East Rainey Postmaster
President Roosevelt sent the nomination to the Senate for Richard B. Quick to serve as postmaster of East Raineile West Virginia. The hearing and confirmation process begins following the June 26 announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Quick
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Richard
Quick
East Raineile
W. Va
Style advice for a large bust figure
Mrs H T recommends loose finger-length jackets in tuxedo or swagger style and flared skirts that reach the current vogue length. Avoid fitted jackets and tight straight short skirts to flatter a large bust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Answer
Rouge on Chin to Shorten a Face
The reader asks if applying rouge on the chin can visually shorten an oblong face and seeks placement guidance. Expert advice recommends subtle blush along the chin only if the aim is gentle contouring, avoiding a heavy or obvious line that draws attention downward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Leeds
Royalty Dines and Drinks Before Meals in West Virginia Spa
Prince Olaf and Princess Martha of Norway enjoyed cocktails before meals at White Sulphur Springs while on a 25,000 mile tour. The princess avoided the sulphur water but the prince liked its brimstone taste. The royals relaxed for a few days and planned to board a special train at midnight for Richmond, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Princess
Norway
Olaf
Martha
Beautician
Richmond
Miners Exempt From Pay For Safety Meetings
Miners who attend safety meets sponsored by government agencies cannot claim pay for the time. N P Rhinehart, head of the state mines department, said officials questioned a wages and hours ruling that the meetings be paid by participating companies. The state and regional first aid meets are largely state sponsored, and federal law excludes safety meeting time as hours worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Rhinehart
State Department of Mines
State Department
Rhinehart
OriNase Relief for Hay Fever and Asthma
Fiery claims OriNase provides rapid relief from watering eyes runny nose sneezing and wheezing. Describes internal and external treatment promising quick comfort with a money back guarantee. Available at Daniel Boone Wm H Belches and Cohen Bros Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiere
Daniel Boone
Wm. H. Belches
Cohen Bros. Drug Stores
Freshening Up Quickly This Summer Tip from Lois Leeds
Lois Leeds offers a summer personal daintiness refresher in her latest leaflet Personal Daintiness in Summer. Request via a self addressed 3 cent stamped envelope to Lois Leeds Care of the Charleston Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Anthony
Lois Leeds
The
Charleston Gazette
Girl Scouts Headed to Camp Ann Bailey Friday
Camp Ann Bailey prepares for its first group of Girl Scouts and Brownie Scouts from Kanawha county arriving Friday. Registration is at peak, with all camping periods filled and a waiting list. Names of those leaving Friday are listed in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Bailey
Kanawha
Alethea T. Hanson
Anna Dean Allison
Betsy Anderson
Gretchen Anderson
Joyce Armitage
Jeanne Hereford Ashby
Nancy Ashley
Julia Patterson Atha
Joan Barton
Ruth J. Barton
Peggy Billingsley
Elizabeth Bliven
Anita Boulden
Nancy Blue
Nancy Lee Buey
Nola Frances Burford
Evelyn Burns
Nell Wilson Cassady
Virginia Lee Cavins
Patricia Collins
Betty Dabney
Frances Lee Dawson
Betty Doolittle
Janice Eberhart
Barbara Ann Edgar
Betty Evans
Mary Dickinson Evans
Martha Faye Foglesong
Gladys Frazier
Patty Ann Frazier
Ann Ashton Gallagher
Joan Galperin
Ethelind A. Giltinan
Sylvia Goodman
Ruby Graham
Thelma Louise Grishaber
Mary Jane Haddad
Nancy Louise Hammond
Sue Hannon
Eloise Jackson
Lucy Love
Ginna MacNeill
Dorothy Martin
Lauretta Jean Martin
Helen Means
Evelyn Nelson
Emily Nicholson
Ann Payne
Emily Phillips
Ellen Norris Price
Dolores Putney
Catherine Raptis
Olivia Ray
Mary Raynes
Mary Elizabeth Ransford
Anne Revercomb
Millicent Richardson
Reva Seletz
Mary Jane Shepard
Virginia Shupe
Betty Silverstein
Irene Simmons
Helen Louise Skaggs
Ruth Ellen Skaggs
Margaret Lyle Smith
Jacqueline Spicer
Leah Virginia Spicer
Ann Stein
Ellen Turner
Janice Turner
Mary Turner
Emilie van Petten
Eleanor Weber
Phyllis West
Betty Lou Wethered
Joan Wysong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Hornsby
Mrs. Proffit
Mrs. Thomas
Children’s Theater
Mrs. Holstein
Peery
Union Pacific
North Western Union Pacific
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Chicago
Colorado
North Western- Union Pacific
North Western-Union Pacific
West
North Western
Reil
Challengers
Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago & North Western Ry
Dixie Terminal
E. Fourth St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Charles Merrill Holmes, Jr
Winston-Salem, N. C
Pauline Blake
Nellis
Holmes
Piedmont Road
Dennis
Supreme
Broad Beach
Walter J. Buzby
Atlantic City
Roy Fleck
Detroit
Mich
Canada
William Rippetoe
R. C. Rippetoe
Bigley Avenue
American Nautical Academy
Newport News
John Hancock
Lee Street
J. C. Brandon
Hitchins
Carter County
Bernard Wood Walker
Sissonville
Viola McElfresh
Cebie Bailey
Fairmont
C. B. Carskadon
Virginia Avenue
Laura Virginia Bobbitt
Caroline O’neale
Frances Merrill
Elizabeth Morton
Nelle Brown Givin
Bess Laing
Babcock State Park
Fayette County
Ann Clarkson
James L. van Buren
South Charleston
Camp Lett
Edgewater
National Aquatic School For
Albert Paysen Terhune
Annette
M.P
Glen Bean
Randolph Street
Lewsburg
Virginia Lee Rider
John O. Rider
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Bean
O. M. Bean
Cowen
Royalty
Quarrier St
T.E. Perry & Sons
Charleston
Beckley — Logan — Welch
Tontine Window
Girl Scouts
Henry A. Rost
Central Park Fifth Avenue
Fifty-Ninth ST
West Virginia
Beckley
Williamson
Logan
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