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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
9
A reader complains of a husband who frequently loses temper before and after marriage. She notes past indulgence and growing fatigue with him when plans go awry and questions how to handle his outbursts. She seeks guidance on managing his anger.
Miss Martha Jane Fink and Robert E. Elder Jr wed in a double ring ceremony at the National Memorial Church on June 19. The bride, from Ronceverte West Virginia, wore Chantilly lace and carried a white rose prayer book. reception followed at the Morris home. The couple will reside in Charleston West Virginia after a Northern honeymoon.
Miss Sheila Janice Eberhart daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howare E. Eberhart of South Charleston married Emory L. Wright son of Mrs. Raymond W. Wright of Wheeling and the late BM Wright on June 18 in the First Baptist Church chapel. Rev H Lieoyd Parkinson officiated with Rev John W. Newton providing nuptial music. The bride wore white satin with V neck and chapel train. veil cap of satin leaves edged with lace and seed pearls. bouquet of white roses with blue cornflowers and ivy. Attendants included Miss Jeanine Eberhart and Raymond W. Wright Jr. of Washington D C. The couple will reside in Teays Valley.
Miss Jane Calder Dutton and Philip Henry Welch married in Newton Centre with a double ring service led by Rev. Nathaniel Guptill. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Osbon Dutton, wears organdy with lilies of the valley. The couple plans a home near Baltimore after a New York wedding trip.
Charlestonians share weekend trips to Hot Springs Virginia and Inverhuron Beach Ontario. Addresses change as the Brewster family relocates to Lewisburg while Mary Washington College lists Carolyn Louise Martin on the Dean’s List after her studies at Fredericksburg.
Community clubs list events at Edgewood and nearby venues. Fernbank Garden Club hosts luncheon. Fellowship Club holds a 6 p.m. covered dish at Mrs. Synthy Carrey's home. YWCA Public Affairs Committee plans an evening picnic at Mrs. William Warner's home. Eastern Star No.101 to install officers. Several residents return from trips or military moves and note dates and locations of travels and gatherings.
Editor notes advise brides to write thank you notes promptly and in their own handwriting on the day gifts are received. Notes should be short for shower gifts too, and address both spouses when gifts come from friends of the groom. An example shows combined affection from Joan and her husband.
Rainelle announces the May 31 Clifton Forge Virginia wedding of Mary Eleanor Lepley to James Hamrick. Rev W M Sears officiated. Attendants were Melvin Hanshaw and wife and the couple will reside in Summersville after a Myrtle Beach honeymoon. James Hamrick, a Glenville State College senior, and Mary Eleanor Lepley are from Rainelle and Charleston.
The Gazette Woman's Department urges material submissions for Sunday publication by the Thursday 2 pm deadline. Desiring Sunday inclusion should send in in advance to ensure processing.
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