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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1936

Page

4

Presbyterian Luncheon Highlights Rose Lunchéon in South Charleston

The First Presbyterian women's auxiliary in South Charleston hosted its inaugural Rose Luncheon in the church dining room. Members and guests enjoyed a devotional led by Mrs. McLellan, musical accompaniment by Mrs. Craig, and a program featuring reports on the Bluefield training school and Lewisburg conference, with many local ladies in attendance.

Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church of Byron T. Dudding Craig L. Bowyer Korea M. OC. Zogg Charles 0. Shaw Bluefield W. G. Moore J. B. Sutherland Emily Moed Ryburn young + e Lewisburg T. M. Brenner Christian Social Service E. K. Lusk Synodical Presbyterial Home Missions H. J. Burnett LC. Massey W. H. Swann Bartow Fla Besse van Buren F. M. Ryburn Edna Hallahan H. K. Grist G. T. Fudge J. Burnette Nettie Fudge C. £. Perkins J. R. Curheuah Joseph Let Vincent Scott T. C. Martin BR. L. Coleman George Martin C. E. Perkins T. McLellan C. S. Thavker Bess Barlow W. Moore Roy H. Arthur 1. Moulton T. A. Brenner H. EB. McGregor H. C. Zoge Silas L. Fisher Charles O. Shaw H. M. West Frank Skaggs C. W. Moore H. B. Sutherland W. RK. Craig William Schadel J. Paul Rusk Misa Frances Irons E. B. Gillespie Emily Reed Ryburn

Party Sponsored At Mink Shoals

A Mink Shoals Four-M club held a “Trip Around the World” party last Tuesday night at Mink Shoals. Country representations included China, Gypayville, California, Mexico, and Honolulu. Attendees included Em ee Pierson, Elva Haynes, Wrede Conner, Dorothy Anderson, Clara Mae Lucas, Tie attendees list.

Mink Shoals

The Virginian mixed attractions at The Capitol San Francisco

The listing notes The Virginian mitexrte divided with Clark Gable and Jeannette MacDonald starred. additional attractions at The Capitol San Francisco include Rise news sport talk and The Greenbrier Laughing Irish yes with Phil Kern Evelen Knapp and Water C. Kelly in the former and Jack Per cin Warren B. Hyer in the Inter. Also The Rialto features 1% Roars by Air and 1 Married Doctor with Fred MacMurray and Jon a Bennett in the former and Pat OBrien in the latter.

Afarian Avis Mick Powell Alta News Capitol San _Francisco Stow Clark Gable Jeannnte Maconald Rise News Sporin Greenbrier Iesert Phil Keren Evelen Knapp Water C. Kelly Jack Percin Warren B. Hyer Inter Rontedy Rialto Fred MacMurray Jona Bennett Pat Obrien Autchinson Kearse Trever Bran Conley Machattan

Surprise sixteenth birthday party for Conrey Ryan

Mr and Mrs H L Ryan hosted a surprise birthday party Saturday night for their son Conrey Ryan turning sixteen. Attendees included Mr and Mrs G E Dodd, Leonard Shafer, Virginia Blackwell, Everett Jarvis, Emmett Sor, Hershel Paxton, Hubert Johnson, Olen Hunt, Ralph Jackson, Basil Good, Audrey Blackwell, Betty Jean Ryan, Genevieve Dodd, Virginia Jarvis, Kate Shafer, Elizabeth West and Bliss Doris Leeade among others.

H. L. Ryan Conrey Ryan G. E. Dodd Leonard Shafer W. F. Ryan Alice Gibson P. P. Jarvis Virginia Blackwell Ray Donahoe Everett Jarvis Emmett Sor Hershel Paxton Hubert Johnson Ancil] Ryan Hugh Good Rey Good Basil Good Orivia Naylor Hazel Stricklen Lona Talbert Audrey Blackwell Betty Jean Harper Betty Joe Ryan Genevieve Dodd Wildia Campbell Virginia Jarvis Nette Brisendine Mattie Gibson Dora Beary Donohoe Ruby Blackwell Meredith Dodd May Shafer Kate Shafer Elizabeth West Sybil Good Pole Paxton Bliss Doris Leeade

Paynes Observe 64th Anniversary in Marmet and Greenview

Mr and Mrs G W Payne of Marmet hosted a 64th anniversary celebration with a large gathering including J M Arthur Eli Ingram S W Payne Taylor Huntington Naomi Arthur Ruth Arthur and many Paynes and Ingrams from Marmet Greenview and surrounding areas. Attendees listed include Earl Arthur Frank Arthur Gertrude Arthur Myrtle Ingram Everett Ingram James Ingram Hubert Ingram Betty Jo Ann Payne Mildred Payne and others.

G. W. Payne Marmet J. M. Arthur Eli Ingram S. W. Payne W. S. Payne Greenview E. R. Taylor Huntington Naomi Arthur Ruth Arthur Frank Arthur Gertrude Arthur Earl Marco Arthur

Mrs Rupert Spencer showered by Shawcer guests at Stuart Street

Mrs S Spencer hosted a Monday night shower at her Stuart Street home in her honor. Guests included Mrs H Kessel, Mrs T H Sisson, Mrs J H Sisson, Mrs W W Parsons, Mrs Cavender, Emma Jorsen, Mrs RB Hill, Mrs 2 R Taylor, W Cottrill, Brown Fisher, Denney Clendenin, Mrs Kermit Henson, O D Cavender, Gene L W Pendell, Mrs Cecil Hutson, Mrs H F Ranson, Mrs Thomas Ranson, Mrs Kennet Gray, Mrs Clarence Crowder, Mrs Ralph Tennant, Mrs G W Spencer, Mrs H D Fisher, Mrs W T Bailey, Mrs Docnie Young, Mrs J S Martin, Mrs H S Pierson, Mrs Goldie Jones, Mrs Stella Wood, Mrs Elizabeth West, Mrs Elizabeth Smith, Mrs Mamie Rowland, Miss Muriel Lanham, Miss Hope Harrison, Miss Velma Cavender, and Miss Violet Cavender.

S. Spencer Gnidie Jones Rupert Spencer Stuart Street H. Kessel T. H. Sisson J. H. Sisson W. W. Parsons Cavender Emma Jorsen RB. C. Hill 2. R. Taylor W. Cottrill Brown Fisher Docnie Young J. S. Martin H. 8 Pierson Goldie Jones Stella Wood Elisabeth West Elizabeth Smith Mamie Rowland Muriel Lanham Misa Hope Harrison Velma Cavender Violet Cavender

Mrs Derwood Cornell Shower Honor Guest

Mrs Derwood Cornell former Virginia Hubbard of Cabin Creek was guest of honor at a linen shower hosted by Mrs Finlyn Parker and Mrs Minnie Eddy at Coalburg. Attendees included Mrs J R Palmer Mrs H C Appleton Mrs W A Gilman and others.

Derwood Cornell Virginia Hubbard Cabin Creek Finlyn Parker Minnie Eddy Coalburg J. R. Palmer H.C. Appleton W A. Gilman John Shaughnessy J. E. Wills F. D. Stoops

Mrs Basil Young Honored at Kanawha Party

Mrs Basil Young was honored at a Tuesday party in Kanawha hosted by Mr and Mrs G Adkins. The guest list includes numerous relatives and friends such as Lionnel Adkins Ivan Given Garvin Jones Dewey Young Mason Lanier A S McClanahan GB A Robinson Vel McClanahan Theodore McCown Byrd Thomas Mere dith Frame Bearl Jones Albert Young Lorena Young Ruby Adkins Virginia Asbury Freda Tton Lora Young Dorothy Lanier Mary Black Beatrice Adkins Lanier McClanahan Eunice Tate Frances McCown Ernia Young G Given Areta Lanier Betty Ann McClanahan Irene Given Rebecca Tate Virginia Lee McCown etc.

G. ¥. Adkins Kanawha Two Mile Basil Young Lionnel Adkins Ivan Given Garvin Jones Virginia Asbury Freda Tton Lora Young Dorothy Lanier Mary Black Beatrice Adkns M. Lanier Marsha Black Macel Pritt Jenevieve Adkins Mise June McCown Eunice Tate Frances McCown Ernia Young Glaris le Given Areta Lanier Betty Ann McClanahan Irene Given Rebecca Tate Virginia Lee McCown B. Adkins Annabelle Thomas Betty Jo McCown Juanita Tate Hazel Young Maxine Young Harvey Rollins Harry Fore Basil Broyles James Goff Clay Broyles Charles Slater Homer Taylor Olivier St. Clair Denver Lanier Sebert Kelley Edward Tate Otha Vanney Douglas Young Andrew Tate Harrison Young Harold Young Ister William Adkins Willian Jones Paul Young James Given James Thomas David Young Joseph Thomas Donald Adkins James McCown Wallace Young Thomas Giver

Miss Rachel Savage Weds Mr Lanning in Huntington

Mr and Mrs P M Savage announce the marriage of their daughter Rachel Clark Savage to Ern est C Lanning. The ceremony occurred January 1B at the home of Rev B P Taylor, pastor of Johnson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church in Huntington.

P. M. Savage Sunset Drive Rachel Clark Savage Ernest C. Lanning O. B. Lanning Lancaster B. P.taylor Johnson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Huntington

Tiger Lily Council Anniversary Banquet Held

Tiger Lily council No. 4 of Dry Branch hosted a banquet last Tuesday to celebrate its second anniversary. Attendees included Everette Ward and numerous Montgomery-area members such as Mrs. Hodges Liss Roach Hughes Wilson O'Meara Slack Hendricks Estep Hodges Best and Chapman.

Tiger Lily Council No. 4 Dry Branch iBverette Ward W. S. Hodges Joseph Liss Lige Roach Julia Hughes Pearl Wilson Elsie O'Meara C. F. Slack But Scott Dorothy Hendricks Edna Estep Nora Hodges Elizabeth Best Maude Chapman Montgomery

Sunbeam Class Given Party at Quincy Home

Mrs. Gilbert C Harmon entertained the Sunbeam class of the Naomi Baptist church with a lawn party at her Quincy home. Guests included Miss June Martin Dorothy Thompson Christena Lambert Phyllis Boyd Dorothy Harmon Betty Stewart Thelma Richards Evelyn Spradling Marjorie Grady Gilbert Harmon Jr William Creasey and Frances Harmon assisted.

Gilbert C. Harmon Quincy Sunbeam Naomi Baptist Church June Martin Dorothy Thompson Christena Lambert Phyllis Boyd Dorothy Harmon Betty Stewart Thelma Richards Evelyn Spradling Marjorie Grady Gilbert Harmon, Jr William Creasey Frances Harmon

Pinch Residence Is Scene of Party Event

Miss Bernice Summers and Miss Anna Florence Meadows entertain ed Saturday evening June 20 with an informal party at the former's home at Pinch. Attending were J. F. Summers Mrs. Blanche Reed Miss Ning Lynch Miss Madge Reed Miss Alice Older Miss Eleanor Hughes Miss Irene Young Mr. Fisher Kee Mr. Clair Summers Mr. Bruce Reed Mr. James Beat Mr. Kenneth McCuen Mr. Earl Rogers Mr. Cleon Lucas Mr. Milton Hall Mr. Clayton Evats Mr. Herbert Hamilton Mr. James Quick and Mr. John Stone.

Bernice Summers Anna Florence Meadows Pinch J. F. Summers Blanche Reed Ning Lynch Madge Reed Alice Older Eleanor Hughes Irene Young Fisher Kee Clair Summers Bruce Reed James Kenneth McCuen Earl Rogers Cleon Lucas Milton Hall Clayton Evats Herbert Hamilton James Quick John Stone

Mrs Crigler Hosts Couple at Residence

Mrs Jesse Crigler of the Chateau apartments entertained at her home Wednesday as a courtesy to Miss Anna Lee Starbuck and Mr Fred Wendorf whose marriage is planned for this summer.

Jesse Crigler Chateau Apartments Anna Lee Starbuck Fred Wendorf

Poor Speech Is An Enemy Cold-shauifered

Sue complains about slang and misuses while a beach vacation plans falter. She mocks correct talk as prissy yet notes others’ effort to sound refined, urging readers to check their speech with a guide to common errors.

Sue Tom Jim Rolle

Common Errors In English booklet offer from The Charleston Gazette

A compact notice inviting readers to send 15 cents for the booklet Common Errors In English published by The Charleston Gazette Home Institute. It asks for the purchaser’s name address and the title of the book.

Charleston Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. X

Typically American Fate Drew FDR, Gamer Together

Philadelphia June 28 1936 Franklin D Roosevelt and John Nance Garner the president and vice president of the United States, were repeatedly described as a symbol of typical American unity born from diverse backgrounds. The piece traces their paths from contrasting upbringings to shared wartime leadership under Wilson, highlighting how their fates intertwined through events and service.

George Bothwell Brown iCopyright U. B. Philadelphia Chicago Philadelphia New York Plains of Texas Franklin D. Roosevelt John Nance Garner United States Groton Harvard Southwest Little Red School Europe John N. Garner Texas John Nance Arner Washington House of Representatives Franklin Theodore Roosevelt White House Nance Garner America Griver Congress Roosevelt Garner Woodrow Wilson

Miss Kathleen Davidson Weds Mr. Persinger in Montgomery

Miss Kathleen Davidsen of Cleveland Ohio daughter of Mrs. Margaret Davidson wed John Persinger son of Mr and Mrs H Persinger of Montgomery. The ceremony was read by Rev Locke White at the Presbyterian church in Montgomery. The couple plan to reside at Fails View.

Kathleen Davidsen Cleveland Margaret Davidson John Persinger H. Persinger Montgomery Locke White Presbyterian Church

Sparkling Comedy Revived in Hollywood Notes

Los Angeles reports revive of The Last of Mrs Cheyney as a deluxe Myrna Loy vehicle from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Noting Ross Alexander and Jack Warner’s star spots, plus Warner’s next project Over the Wall with Alabama Pitts, and Universal’s Saga Everybody Sing with Jimmy McHugh Harold Adamson. Walter Lang returns from travel to direct the musical tour through radio theaters Tin Pan Alley.

Losella Parsona C.S Los Angeles Mq. Cheyney Snt Claire Norma Shearer Mrs. Theyney Frederic Lonsdale Myrna Loy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Star Story Mrs. Cheyney Myra Ross Alexander New York Jack Warner Ross Alabama Pitts Warden Lawes Warners Pitts Sing Sing Universal Jimmy McHugh Harold Adamson Jimmie Adamson Ziegfeld Tony Walter Lang Ching Tin Pan Alley

St Athans News Eastern Star installs officers Friday

The local Eastern Star chapter installed its officers Friday evening led by Mrs. Goldie Roark as worthy matron and J. S. Roark as worthy patron. New officers include Mrs. Lucy Bickers associate matron, John Bansitt associate patron, Mrs. Josephine Cottrell conductress, Mrs. Flossie Newcomer marshal, Mrs. F D Burgess chaplain, Mrs. F M Schnizmyer organist, Mrs. Ric Wilmer secretary, Mrs. Dana Ballard treasurer, Mrs. H E Bess warder, Mrs. B M Maxwell trustee, M. M. Kirby sentinel, with additional roles for Mise Prances Lynch Ada, Mrs. Ray Esther, and Mrs Rex Pruden Martha.

The Eastern Star Goldie Roark J. 5. Roark Lucy Bickers John Bansitt Josephine Cottrell Flossie Newcomer Marshall F. D. Burgess F. M. Schnizmyer Ric Wilmer Dana Ballard H. BE Bess M. Maxwell M. M. Kirby Sentinel Mise Prances Lynch Ada Ray Esther Rex Pruden Martha

Local Women’s Society and Club Gatherings Noted

The article lists officers and members installed by Mrs. J S Kesterson and others at a Baptist church meeting. It records attendees at the women’s missionary society and notes several local residents, visitors, and events including camp scholarships for Girl Scouts, a garden party, and visits by residents to Charleston and West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Thelma Dent Hleda J. S. Kesterson Worthy R. M. Maxwell Marshal J. N. Watts F. L. Alford W. A. Heslop Pearl E. Sutler J. F. Hollandsworth F. L. Howes W.L. Lynch A. Cofer Garnette Gray Ira Perry J. B. Hines H. M. Sturm J. C. Woodard W. M. Wood W. L. C. Allen George M. McDermit H. Q. Meadors R. J. Pattison A. B. Hard Virginia Mynes C. B. McClung Mary Louis Pine Bluff Ark D. O. Grogan Sixth Avenue Ada Vinson Methodist Episcopal Church South Violet Ashcraft Fifth Avenue Brady Dunlap Virginia Wheatley T. J. Wheatley William Armstrong Matthew White Buchannon Thomas Wheatley James Dunlap West Virginia Wesleyan Collage

Shower Honoree Mrs Charles Cox Celebrated at Home

Mrs W S Hodges hosted a formal shower for her daughter Mrs Charles Cox at their Leewood area home last Monday evening. Attendees included numerous Hodges relatives and friends such as Earl Williams Miss Williams Master J Wiles Leslie Slack Phyllis Sleck and many others from Dry Branch Ronda and Ohley.

W. S. Hodges Charles Tax Cntre Earl Williams Dliams J. Wiles Leewood Leslie Slack Belly ‘Neck Wis Phyllis Sleck J. Black Alice Hodges Pee Paxton Barth C.f.slack R. E. Drummond Ella Knodgen Virginia Baker Mary Kittinger Everette Ward Alice Hensley Rumbeth Grovlur Ruth Hodges Ey. Kenoski Dry Branch A. * Wiliams Gladys Pleasant Ohley Maxine Williams Mise Isla Mae Harless Virginia Harless Ronda

Montgomery Couple Misa Oval Lee Young and William Hannah Wed

Miss Misa Oval Lee Young of Montgomery wed William Hannah at the bride’s sister home on June 14. The Rev C N Terrett officiated in a ceremony attended by Mrs Hannah’s relatives and several local residents.

Misa Oval Lee Young Hannah Oval Lee Young William Hannah Montgomery Russell C. N. Terrett Hove Samaria Christ Mire James’ Young Mary Hannah Mira C.K. Jarrett J. D. Hultom Mrig J. H. Russell

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Henry Graves Albert Bermansdorfer Ray Combs Air Stanley Combs Duey Wright Arthur Edens James Connar Thomas Edens Noel Noble Conner, Jr Edens Lovell Walls Other Conner Paul Hermans- Getter Dousloi Walls Gram Piel Regan Walter Crelly Evalyn Knapp Mr. Conrey Ryan Paynes Mrs Shawcer Honor Gueat Mrs. Derwood Cornell Mrs. Basil Young Rachel Savage Mr. Lanning Tiger Lily Council Mrs. Crigler Diamond Ice & Coal CO Bullitt St Texas Plains Kathleen Davidson Mr. Persinger Mamider Iti Hotel WB Gibson Paige Appeal Sluip Appeal DuPont Paint and Glass Co Reig Kay Francis Warner's the White Angel Pat O'Brien Fred Maccmurray Paramount St. Athans News Bere Charleston Laundet Paul Cam Dso DIAL Logan Beckley Charles Cox Beterman Hla Werth Grieg
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