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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1942

Page

3

Walton Hutchins Weds Ensign William Newton at Annapolis

Immediate family attended the June 19 ceremony at the U S Naval Academy chapel in Annapolis Md. Miss Walton Hutchins is the Baltimore based daughter of Dr and Mrs Amos F Hutchins and a great granddaughter of former West Virginia governor A B Fleming. Ensign Newton, son of the late Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson Newlon, joins the couple for a weeklong wedding trip before residing in West Avenue Annapolis where he will teach at the academy.

Miss Walton Hutchins Ensign Arthur William Newton U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Counte Newlon Amos Francis Hutchins Baltimore Tother Helen Miller Walton Miller Fairmont Ensign Newlon Paul Johnson Newlon Newton A. B. Fleming West Virginia Charles Edwin Ward Richmond Smith and Goucher Colleges Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Ensign Newton Union Trust Company Citizens National Bank Messrs Arthur Patrick D. Koontz West Virginia University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Naval Academy West Avenue Academy

Personal notices from Morgantown residents abroad and visiting guests

Mr and Mrs Thomaz A Stephens visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W J Brandenburg Indiana avenue leave Wednesday for a 10 day visit in New York City before returning to Morgantown Mrs F L Davies and daughters Barbara and Virginia of Minneapolis Minn visiting her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs J N Hatcher of Virginia avenue will leave tomorrow to visit her mother Mrs R L Hatcher in Edmond Mrs Charles Love Mullins arrived yesterday from Managua Nicaragua to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs T S Clark of Linden road Col Mullins who accompanied her from Nicaragua is spending several days at Fort Knox Ky Lt and Mrs G Brenit Vivian are visiting the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W A B Vivian in Nitro Mrs Andrew Coffey will return today to her home in Greendale from St Francis hospital Mr and Mrs Ernest Burdette of Akron recently visited Mr and Mrs W G Bowyer at Summerside Robert Boyd of Quincy has returned home after visiting his brother Pvt Charlies Leonard Boyd stationed with the U S army Pvt John T Harmon has returned to army duty after eight day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs C T Harmon of Quincy Mr and Mrs Ernest Lang of Detroit Mich will strive today to visit her sister Mrs Beulah Jones of Florida street Mr and Mrs Walter S Simpson returned Thursday night to their home in Wilmington Del after visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harald de Ropp of Ridgemont road Mr and Mrs John M Roeser of Evanston IL are guests of her mother Mrs C E Woodrum of Chester road

Thomaz A. Stephens W. J. Brandenburg Indiana Avenue New York City Morgantown F. L. Davies Barbara Virginia Minneapolis, Minn J. N. Hatcher Virginia Avenue R. L. Hatcher Edmond Charles Love Mullins Managua Nicaragua Inlaw T. 8. Clark Linden Road Col. Mullins Fort Knox Walter S. Simpson Wilmington Del Harald de Ropp Ridgemont Road John M. Roeser Evanston, NL C. E. Woodrum Chester Road

Bride in May join Harvard summer study session

The bride will spend the summer in Harvard university summer session. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Clark and daughter Juliet of Virginia street left yesterday for Fenwick Conn to spend the season.

Walter E. Clark Juliet Virginia Street Fenwick, Conn

Two More Junior Stenog Exams Next Week

Two examinations for civil service junior stenographers are planned at Charleston High School on Monday and Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Applicants must be 18 or older to qualify for the $1 440 per year position. Miss Marian Raine of Washington, a civil service representative, is at the Daniel Boone hotel and can be contacted there or in room 330 Old Post Office building. Mrs Martha Frazier, another examiner, is in room 330 and reachable by Capitol 27 238.

Charleston High School Marian Raine Washington Civil Service Daniel Boone Hotel Martha Frazier Capitol

Five oclock-on frock pattern 4121 by Anne Adams

The simple dress pattern 4121 features a gathered center bodice and curved side panels with two front skirt panels. Available in misses and women's sizes 16 through 42. Requires 314 yards of 39 inch fabric. send orders to The Charlton Gazette Pattern Department Bees 17th Street New York.

Anne Adams Charles+ton Gazette Pattern Department Bees 17Th Street New York

Coal Operators Decry New Tax Impact of freight tax on WV coal and markets

West Virginia coal operators warn proposed federal tax on freight rates could widen pricing disadvantages for WV producers. Secretary Jesse V. Sullivan cites pyramiding of a percentage tax across shipments and higher rail tariffs versus Pennsylvania markets. A flat per ton tax is urged to minimize price distortion.

West Virginia Jesse V. Sullivan West Virginia Coal Association Sullivan Pennsylvania Ashtahula Great Lakes Appalachian Group Southern Coal Producers Association Prisor United Mine Workers

Join the Navy Week Drives Recruitment in Charleston

Lt Com W A Saunders says Join the Navy week is extended to six Southeastern states and will be the most intensive Charleston has seen. Capt H G Chandler, Southeastern division recruiting inspector, arrived to study efforts and approve plans for the drive.

Mor Dawson Charleston W. A. Saunders West ‘Virginia Navy H. G. Chandler Richmond City

Miss Eva Falletty Weds Lyle H Fletcher at Mt Hope

The wedding of Eva Falletty daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Falletty to Lyle H Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs H L Fletcher occurred Tuesday at Mt Hope Presbyterian Church with Rev W W Pharr officiating. The couple both attended Mr Hope Schools. Eva studied at Beckley college Cangard State college and earned a 1 A degree from West Virginia Institute of Technology. Fletcher works for E I du Pont de Nemours and company.

Eva Falletty Charles Falletty Fletcher The EB. J. du Pont de Nemours and Roampany

Ten Carbide Watchmen Receive Pistol Licenses

Ten watchmen at the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals plant in South Charleston obtained circuit court licenses to carry pistols yesterday. Each posted bonds of 3500 dollars. The licensed individuals were Leo P. Callison Carl G. Boyles Homer W. Settle G. B. Walker F R Armstrong Louis O. Weste Roba G. Green T S Zinn Clarence E. Mc Comas and Gilbert Hall.

Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation South Charleston Leo P. Callison Carl G. Boyles Homer W. Settle G. B. Walker F. R. Armstrong Louis O. Weste Roba G. Green T. S. Zinn Clarence E. McComas Gilbert Hall

Richard Kidd Feted At St Albans Birthday Lawn Party

Mrs. Carl Kidd hosted a lawn party at her St Albans home in honor of her son Richard on his birthday. Guests included Mesdames Carelisle Guthrie Kidd Ida Kidd Violet Campbell and Eva Connery plus Misses Connery Glennon Connery and Messrs Edward Connery Roland House Charles Connery William Peters Kenneth Connery Darrell Williams Dewey Connery Kenneth Stevens and Carl Guthrie.

Carl Kidd St. Albans Richard Mesdames Carelisle Phyllis Guthrie Ida Kidd Violet Campbell Eva Connery Glennon Connery Messrs Edward Connery Roland House Charles Connery William Peters Kenneth Connery Darrell Williams Dewey Connery Kenneth Ray Stevens Carl Guthrie

Buffet Dinner Honoring Mrs Ethel George Held In Parkersburg Area

Mrs W H Matheny hosted a Thursday night buffet at her Park Drive home to honor birthday celebrant Mrs Ethel George. Guests included Mr and Mrs W E Hannah, Mr and Mrs Fred Pacot, Mr and Mrs Elliott George, Mrs Clarence Robinson of Parkersburg, Mrs Richard Yartough, Misses Jean Hannah of Nashville, Nora McDowell, Julia McKenna, and Mr W H Matheny.

W. H. Matheny Park Drive Ethel George W. E. Hannah Fred Pacot Elliott George Clarence Robinson Parkersburg Richard Yartough Jean Hannah Nashville, Tenn Nora McDowell Julia McKenna

Mrs Woodrum Hosts Bridge Luncheon For Visiting Relatives

Mrs G E Woodrum entertained a Chester road gathering Thursday afternoon in honor of her daughter Mrs John M Roeser of Evanston and Mrs T C Minsk of Evanston who are visiting Mr and Mrs E Woodrum. Numerous guests included Mesdames Roeser Minick Woodrum and others. two Misses Ida Jan Meadows and Nancy Bowers plan to return to Beckley after visiting their grandmother Mrs J I Woodroe.

G. E. Woodrum Chester Road John M. Roeser Evanston T. ¢. Minsk E. ¥. Woodrum Mesdames Roeser Minick EL ¥. Woodrum John Woodrum Russell Johnson James Graham John C. Beard Francis Farley Parke McMaster Vincent Reishman K. E. Reed A. M. Reid John Herlihy John M. Slack A. J. Dickerson C. R. McConnell M. A. Wildman L. E. Huffman Colt Pittsfield C. T. McHenry W. G. Crichton William Beck Mildred Huffman Flite Ida Jan? Meadows Nancy Bowers Beckley J. I. Woodroe Linden Road

Florence Kay Wedding Held in Parkersburg

Miss Florence Helena Kay daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kay of Dunbar married Charles Kenneth Hanson of Dunbar in a 730 pm ceremony at South Parkersburg United Brethren church Rev R L Kelbaugh officiated with rose banked altar and nuptial music by Mrs Audrey Fisher The bride wore a luggage tan gabardine suit and chiffon blouse with a white pillbox hat Both families connections to local schools banks and steel works are noted and the couple reside in Dunbar

Florence Helena Kay Clarence Kay Dunbar Parkersburg Charles Kenneth Hanson R. L. Kelbaugh Dunbar United Brethren Chures South Parkersburg United Brethren Church Audrey Fisher Kelbaugh

King Views Art in Washington Trip

Yugoslav Crown Prince Peter visited the National Art Gallery during his U S stay. Minister Constantin Fatitch said the gallery tour was Peter's idea as he seeks exposure to various fields while in the United States. He may also attend a speech, dine with Hull, and visit New York night spots, and he plans to try out military service.

Washington Peter Yugoslavia National Art Gallery Constantin Fatitich Amelia New U Press Club Hull New York

Marriage Licenses Requested by Three Couples

The Kanawha county clerk recorded applications for licenses to wed from Byron Edsel Skiles and Dana Virginia Hill of Dunbar, George Willis Riddle of Charleston and Carel Susan Gibson of Charleston, and William Henry Holston and Laura Ellen Cook, both of Dunbar and Charleston respectively.

Kanawha County Byron Edsel Skiles Dunbar Dana Virginia Hill George Willis Riddle Virginia Street Charleston Carel Susan Gibson Bradford Street William Henry Holston Beech Avenue Laura Ellen Cook

Simple to Make 362 Crochet Butterflies Chair Set Pattern

Crochet butterflies to beautify and protect furniture at home. Beginner friendly chair set pattern 382 includes set directions illustrations and stitches materials. Send 10 cents plus 1 cent for mailing to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Center 62 Eighth Avenue New York New York pattern number name and address.

Charleston Gazette Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Pvt John T Harmon Honor Guest at Party

Mr and Mrs C T Harmon of Quincy entertained with a dinner in honor of their son Pvt John T Harmon. Guests included numerous Harmons and Cordells, J G Town visiting from Loudon Heights, and Mrs J G Town returning to Westbury L I.

John T. Harmon

Open House for Mrs. Mary A McGee Birthday Guest

Mrs Mary A McGee will be guest of honor at an open house marking her 8th birthday today from 2 to 4 pm at her Virginia street home. Hostesses include her daughters Mrs Newman Groves Mrs James E Davis Mrs John Shiake and Miss Pearl McGee.

Mary A. McGee Virginia Street Newman Groves James E. Davis John Shiake Pearl McGee

Mrs Franklin Honored At Quarrier Street Bridal Shower

Mrs Paul Franklin former Miss Katherine Moseley was guest of honor at a bridal shower Monday evening hosted by her mother Mrs Marie Moseley at her Quarrier street home. Hostess aided by Mrs John Franklin. Guests included Mesdames Claud A Keller Ira Ireland James Ireland W B Grimes David Twohig J H Vaughan Charles Neil H A Pit.

Paul Franklin Katherine Martie Moseley Marie Moseley Quarrier Street John Franklin Mesdames Claud A., Keller Ira Ireland James Ireland W. B. Grimes David Twohig J. H. Vaughan Charles Neil H. A. Pit

Local Names List Fragment in OCR Text

A fragmented OCR snippet lists many given and family names including John Frank, Earl Ross, How ard Jarrett, Henry Glass, Stan Campbell, Isaac Long, Gus Gold burg, A. R. Johnson, Virginia Lee, Elsie Cremains, James B. Moseley, Paul Clendenin, the Misses Virginia Franklin, Helen Thompson, Ann Patton, Josephine Lilly, Phyllis Cremains, Jessie Bear, Betty Jo Wick, Dorothy Twohig, Martha Jane Grimes and Kitty Lilly.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walton Hutchins William Newton Mrs. G. Brenit Vivian Mrs W. A. B. Vivian Andrew Coffey Greendale St. Francis Hospital Ernest Burdette Akron W. G. Bowyer Summersee Robert Boyd Quincy Pvt Charlies Leonard Boyd U. S. Army C. T. Harmon Ernest Lang Detroit, Mich Beulah Jones Florida Street Jamin Barksdale Charles Gates, Jr Yest Tesume Madame Bane Bennett Bes 3 Cherlaston W. Va Harvard University Martha Gaines Fayetteville Nancy Stubblefield Noyes Avenue Betsy Blundon Lewisburg Walter D. Stockly Mabel Brenneman Washington Street Wooster, D C. C. Stahr Harold W. Stahr Stahr Army Station Richard Kithit Englewood N. J Frank Drumheller Edgewood Avenue Steele Trotter Ralph Haddox Elkins Robert C. Kirby, Jr Ferne Elizabeth Wheeler W. ©. Wheeler Erwin, Tenn R. C. Kirby Hot Springs N.C Kenna Homes Addition West Va Levy Eva Falleny Lyle H. Fletcher Richard Kidd Florence Kay King National Gallery G. C. Hermon Robert Cordell W. Turner W. H. Creasy John Eastwood J. R. Turner Mesdames Ella Elkins van Turner Emmett Lambert Montague Sampson Ethel Harmon Mary Lee Harmon Lucille Harmon Dorothy Harmon Mary Jane Harmon Kathleen Spaulding Mary Kanoski Virginia Bell Turner Nancy Carroll Lambert Mary Lou Cordell Lee Cordell J. S. Harmon James Haryon Wayne Lambert J. P. Lambert J. G. Town William E. Chilton, EH Loudon Heights Westbury Cai Washington St Mrs. Franklin el Te Ae
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