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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1967
Page
4
A reader salutes a tender funeral letter from a grieving father, while several messages reveal people offering blunt or thoughtless remarks about a retarded child. Ann Landers counsels sensitivity, urging brief condolences and avoidance of hurtful comments.
Oak Hill scene hosted the June 17 wedding of Linda Law Stevens and Alfred W. Foster 40. Rev H C Martin officiated. Attendants wore Chantilly lace gowns. bride carried an orchid and lilies bouquet. Groom, a Salem College senior, and his bride, a Collins High School graduate, honeymooned at Myrtle Beach.
Turtle Creek marriage vows were exchanged June 3 by Miss Connie Holstein of Danville and Bill Saunders of Branchland in Olive Branch Church. The bride wore Alencon lace on organza with bouffant veil. they plan to live in Huntington after a Yorktown wedding trip.
The Rev. Dorsey D. Ellis officiated at the Rock Lake Presbyterian Church Saturday ceremony uniting Beverly Ann Griffith and Wayne Thomas Sparks. Bridesmaids wore pale yellow and mint green gowns. flower girl Lynn Sparks. ushers and a ringbearer attended. The couple planned a southern wedding trip and will reside in Spencer after he serves as recreation director at Spencer State Hospital.
Printed sewing pattern advertisement details multiple pattern numbers 509 4798 09 with sizes and yardage. Includes pricing 65 cents per pattern plus mailing and handling, addresses for The Charleston Gazette and pattern submissions, and notes on eight inch scale patterns and accessories.
Mrs. Mabel Merical elected state recording secretary of Delta Kappa Gamma Society an international honorary group for women teachers. Tau chapter member served two terms as president and active in civic church and educational organizations.
The Glen Fork Baptist Church hosted the June 10 wedding of Miss Gayle Lynn Shrewsbury and Billie Conn Counts in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Art Dones. The couple, with parents Worden Counts of Oceana and Clifford Day ton Shrewsbury, plan a yellow and lime themed reception at the bride’s grandparents home.
Notices for the Home and Family section must be submitted by Thursday noon each week. Call the Woman's Department early to ensure Sunday publication. Only weddings on the preceding Friday or Saturday are accepted for Sunday. Fran Nickels, Woman's Editor.
Kathleen Virginia Ely and Airman 3.C. Leslie Allen Hay wed June 7 in Highlawn Presbyterian Church with Rev. D. R. Weiglein officiating. The couple, from St. Albans and Churchill Drive roots, planned a reception at Fellowship Hall and depart for Los Angeles where Hay is stationed at George AFB.
The June 10 wedding unites Mass Alice Luellen Watson daughter of Bir and Mrs Stephen Watson of Charleston with Joseph L Laurenti son of the late Mr and Mrs Ernesto Laurenti of Hesperange Luxembourg. Officiated by Rev CH Meachem the ceremony at Matthews Episcopal Church featured a silver gown, blue gowns for bridesmaids, and a reception at the Illinois House. The couple, both Illinois State University faculty, plan a Caribbean trip then reside in Normal Illinois.
The DAR meeting at the Daniel Boone Hotel discussed silver shortages in the United States and the future of coinage. Elise Shams, national defense chair, led the program while Herbert Beddow spoke on flag design and care. Virginia Gray and Delila Frazier were named cochairs for Constitution Week preparations.
The YWCA at 111 Quarrier St plans two summer classes focused on communication skills. A younger group for 7th to 9th grade, taught by Mrs Eunice Benson, runs July 10 to 14 from 6 30 p m with enrollment capped at 26. A senior high class led by Andrew Abeart runs August 21 to date. Complete course details and fees are available by calling the YWCA.
An ad-like note explains wrinkles result from dry skin and proposes a remedy. It recommends protecting skin from dryness, using a light application of a cosmetic product, and smoothing it over the face, neck, and hands to lubricate and create a dewy bloom.
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