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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

4

Miss Crowley Becomes Bride

The marriage of Miss Virginia Grey Crowley to Mr James W Crowley was held Saturday at 10:30 in the Darling ton church parsonage. Rev O H Dorwy read the ceremony, with Miss Crowley wearing a sheet length blue crepe gown and white accessories. A reception followed with guests and bridesmaids in white prints.

Virginia Grey Crowley Kavenigr James W. Crowley Crowley Edgar D. Polling Tsaac Poling Elins Darlington H. Dorwy Mia Lea Glen

Weekend Cottage Hosts at Greenbrier Gatherings

Mr and Mrs John F Sweeney of this city spent the weekend at the Greenbrier where they occupied two cottages in Kangasx row. Mr and Mrs Len E Gitlan of Charleston were at one cottage on a Georgia coast. Jir and Mrs H W De Ropp also stayed the cottage. Others from Charleston arriving Sunday included 18c Mrs W Fitzhugh Mrs Macy L Herscher and Messrs Daryl Jones Laurence Rollison Reamots Graham and DO Starr.

John F. Sweeney Ettr Greentter Kangasx Row Sndlen. E . Gitlan Charleston Georgia Row Jir H. W. de Ropp Rles W. Fitzhugh Macy L. Herscher Mesars Daryl Jones Laurence * Rollison Reamots Graham DO. Starr

Roast Honors Mr and Mrs Peebles and Community Figures

A local roast lists Mr and Mrs Peebles along with community figures Strews Murrell Cammer Peck J Muns Charles Hogahead Wil Lem Willam Buck Harmon Robert Peebles and Cecil Levey in a social gathering marking town traditions.

Peebles Strews Murrell Cammer Peck J. ‘Muns Charles ‘Hogahead Wil Lem Willam Buckharmon Robert Peebles Cecil Levey

Backache Kidney and Bladder Trouble Slush Harm

Fragmentary note mentions backache kidney and bladder trouble with unclear references to harm or remedies. No clear event, date, person, or organization identified.

Walter Mason Weds Miss Roberta Fordyce in Benwood

Miss Roberta Fordyce daughter of Mrs Reed Fordyce of Benwood became the bride of Mr Walter J Mason of this city Saturday night in the rectory of John’s Catholic church at Benwood. The Rev Fother Bel read the service in the presence of relatives. An informal reception followed at the Fordyce residence. The couple will reside in Charleston where Mason is with the Associated Press bureau. Mason previously worked on the Wheeling Intelligencer.

Roberta Fordyce St. John’s Catholic Church Roberta

Coalwood Man Heads West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars

A. F. G. Starcher of Coalwood McDowell County is elected department commander of the West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars. He won in the final session of the annual meeting held Sunday. The organization will meet in Parkersburg next year. Mrs. W. B. Lovett of Welch was chosen president of the auxiliary.

Morgantown A. F. G. Starcher Coalwood McDowall County West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkersburg W. B. Lovett Welch Woman's, Fuxillary

WPA Soap Carving Exhibitions At City Playgrounds

The Work Progress administration will sponsor soap carving events at city playgrounds with sessions in the afternoon and community night sings following each exhibition. Listed locations include Tinkelwa h playground Kanawha Street Taft School Institute Nitro Park Hoyhaol Washington La tes Line Com playground and others, with varied start times from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Worke Progress Administration Tinkel+ wah Kanawha Street Taft School Park Ave Hoyhaol Washington Lates

Youths Forum at YMCA Tonight With Open Admission

A youths forum is set for tonight at 7 o clock at the YMCA. Admission is open to all without membership. The forum panel includes Anise Cassab Roland Huff G Hisine Nicholson Louis Collier G E Tribble H E Wigard and R C Boothe.

Anise Cassab Roland Huff G. Hisine' Nicholson Louis Collier G. E. Tribeble H. E. Wigard R. C. Boothe

Power Dance Night At Appalachian Electric Event

An Appalachian Electric Power employee hosted a Saturday dance with Bill Garten’s orchestra. Attendees included numerous local residents and couples such as Mr. and Mrs. H. MM. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. A. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. L. Crowell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Day, Miss Cora Hope Young, Miss Nan Cy Swink, and Mr. James Bradford among others.

Appalachian Electric Power Company Bill Garten H. MM. Lawrence Bira A. R. Hoffman L. L. Crowell Arthur F. Day Ray Wil- Mars J. Carter Burnette C, MH J. W. Moore L. Johnson W. A. Quarrier Weston Fearell Joh C. West OK. Allen H. P. Fastwood L. H. Smith Eric Shepherd Kermit Massey Les Morris J. McCloud Charles Childress Eugene Wareren Edward Brewster

Nine Couples Apply for Marriage Permits at County Clerk

Applicants for marriage licenses at the offices of Paul E. Wehrle yesterday included Noah M. Moore of St. Albans and Grace Thaxton of Wolf Pen. Clarence Culpepper and Margaret Price of Charleston. Wilbur Baldwin and Alfa Legg of Sissonville. Andrew Johnson and Frances Jefferson of Charleston. Virgil Nelson and Ruby Pear Strickiin of Coal Fork. Wilbur Salisbury of Clendenin and Mabel Spencer of Clendenin. Bert Reed Wentz of Putney and Clea Hackney of Cinco. Ditford Kincaid of Charleston and Aslene M. Shumate of Charleston. Ralph Mulling of Clendenin and Retha Johnson of Syblal.

Paul E. Wehrle Noah M. Moore St. Albans Grace Thaxton Wolf Pen Clarence Culpepper Charleston Margaret Price Bert Reed Wentz Putney Clea Hackney Cinco Ditford Kincaid Aslene M. Shumate Ralph Mulling Clendenin Retha Johnson Syblal

Judge McClintic Returns to Office After Bluefield Term Adjourned

Federal Judge George W. Mc Clintic resumed duties in his office yesterday after the adjournment of the Bluefield term of court.

George W. McClintic Bluefield

Mrs Mary McGee Honored At Party

Mrs. Mary McGee celebrated her eightieth birthday and was guest of honor at a 5 to 8 o clock tea and reception hosted by her daughter Mrs C St Madden at the latter home on Brooks Street. Attending were numerous relatives and friends including Mrs James E Davis and Judge and Mrs John T Simms among others.

Mary McGee C.'St. Madden Brooks Street Questa F. F. Austerholtz Mra W. FP. Murphy Bernard Alderson Johnn T. Simms Downey Rr, Scutt David Dana Williams B. P. Garred Addie Kennedy Anna H. Bessler Harv Frerley Cora Fox Little Amos A. B. el- Hott W. ©. Taylor Beagle Hall Marshall R. W. Edmunds W. E. Moore EG. Moore Misa C. I. Coffey Henry Brown Cleo Bfc- Connell Betty’ Ann Shrake Milas Mary Jo Smith Washington, D. C Thelma Arden Eleanor Davie Mud Davis Kate Davis Evel, Brown Mollie McMillan Anna Morris Misa Ann Coffey Mary Linn Ruth Linn Virginia Topkins Frances Farley Mian May Maloney Dorothy Carpenter Alma Elliott Hallie Hall Miles Kate White Alderson Simms C. H. Carpenter, Jr EB. B. Carpenter John Shrake Newman Graves James OC. Davis Joseph Allen Graves William Shrake

McGowran to Attend Wisconsin Agricultural Course

T. H. McGowran county agricultural agent has gone to Madison Wisconsin to take a special course at the University of Wisconsin. He left Saturday with his family and will be away three weeks.

T. H. McGowran Madison, Wiz School of Periculture Wisconsin University McGowran

Notes on visits and travels across towns

Personal notices recount numerous locals visiting family and friends across Rich Creek, Huntington, Frame, Boomer, Crosby, Gauley Bridge, and New York City. Guests include Miss Ruth Georgis, Miss Vitainta Brown, Miss Madelyn Simonton, Miss Gladys Gillespie, Miss Delores Duncan, Miss Helen Caincross, Miss Phyllis Jean Arthur, Miss Mary Petty, and others. Also noted are returns home from trips and motor excursions by local residents and visitors from Charleston and Garnett.

Mia Ernest Stagte Josephine Duncan Staunton Avenue Rich’ Creek J. R Duncan Vitainta Brown Rich Creek Mary Jo Burns Big Chimney Madelyn Simonton Frame

Miss Daisy Starcher Weds Mr Thompson in Spencer

Miss Daisy Starcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Starcher of Spencer married Nowell Ewers Thompson son of Mr and Mrs J B Thompson of Three Churches in a ceremony at the Spencer M E church officiated by Rev Otto Reeder. Guests wore pastel ensembles and reception followed with a Bruceton Mills honeymoon.

Daisy Starcher Everette Starcher Spencer Roane Street Nowell Ewers Thompson J.B. Thompson Otto Reeder Spencer M. E T Finamenta

City power rates show 24 cent drop in 1990 study

Federal power commission ranked West Virginia cities Wheeling Huntington and Charleston among 50 000 to 100 000 population for residential rates. As of January 1 1990 Wheeling Huntington and Charleston paid 1.76 for 25 kilowatt hours, a 24 cent reduction from January 3 prior bills. Port Arthur Texas had the highest charges and Cleveland Heights Ohio the lowest.

Washington West Virginia Federal Power Commission Wheeling Jfuntington Charleston Port Arthur Tex Cleveland Heights

Mrs Rucker Hosts Bridge Party At Her Virginia Street Home

Mrs Harry Rucker entertained at a bridge party yesterday afternoon at her residence on Virginia Street. Guests included Georges Raines and many local ladies such as Mrs C J Hesherlin, Mrs W D Kimball, Mrs Frew Warner of Portsmouth, plus Mrs H Barnhart, Mrs J C Carlyle, Mrs Sc F Woodrum, Mrs R A Knowles, Mrs D F Walker, Mrs Bernard Johnson, Mrs Richard Cooper, Mrs Morris Ray, Mrs R E Matthewson, Mrs R F Reese, Mrs M T Greenlea, Mrs Jack Brinckley, Mrs Walter Schilling, Mrs Graves Whitman, Mrs Theodore Williams and Mrs Graham Griffett.

Harry Rucker Bridge Virginia Street Georges Raines C. J. Hesherlin W. D. Kimball Frew Warner oPrtsmouth H. ¥. Barnhart J. C. Carlyle Sc. F. Woodrum R. A. Knowles D. F. Walker Bernard Johnson Richard Cooper Morris Ray R. E. Matthewson R. F. Reese M. T. Greenlea Jack Brinckley Walter Schilling Graves Whitman Theodore Willams Graham Griffett

Woman's club breakfast bridge reservations open

Reserve tables for the women s club breakfast bridge at 10 o clock tomorrow by telephoning Mrs W R Gentry or the club. Yesterday several members reported table reservations including Mrs Robert Bell Mrs J J Cason Mrs R A Jackson Mrs R Summerfield Mrs O R McConnell Mrs F L Wildman Mrs G N Belcher Mrs J J Warwick Mrs Claude Scruggs Mrs H E Felshaw Mrs W A Post Mrs Fred Watkins Mrs George W Seaver Mrs R E Barnhart and Miss Lota Lewis.

Woman's Club W.R. Gentry Robert Bell J. J. Cason R. A. Jackson R. Summerfield O'R Mc Connell FL. Wildman G. N. Belcher

Myers Will Marry Today In Lynchburg Event

Mrs Alfred Fairer of Quarrier street travels to Lynchburg Virginia for her brother George Anderson Myers Jr wedding to Miss Elizabeth Lewis Royster daughter of Mrs Percy Clair Royster of Lynchburg. Myers son of Mr and Mrs G A Myers of Danville Virginia is known for work with Farm Credit administration in Charleston last winter. Mrs Neal A Glynn and daughters Madeline and Mary Louise Glynn of Detroit are guests of Mrs Walter B Flynn at the Cavalier apartments.

Alfred Fairer Quarrier Street Lynchburg George Anderson Myers, Jr Elizabeth Lewis Royster Percy Clair Royster Myers G. A. Myers Danville Farm Credit Administration Charleston Neal A. Glynn Daughertera Madeline Mary Louise Glynn Detroit Mich Walter B Flynn Cavalier Apartments

Miss Brown Marries Mr Bonham in Quiet Ceremony

Miss Marian Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem Brown of Kenar area wed E L Bonham in a ceremony officiated by Rev Father Thomas Petrie. Bride wore printed chiffon over blue white and carried pink roses with a large white hat. Maid of honor Ruth Robinson in pink lace. After the ceremony the couple left for White Sulphur Springs and planned a motor trip to Washington and Canada.

Ecelgi Irene Bartlett Lewla Pugh Romney Siixter Misa Jane Hartman Pittsburgh Misa Ida Cottle Reedy Stewart Miza Elizabeth Carper Clay Starcher Mise June Miller Hildegarde Smith Woodrow Starcher Thomas Starcher Glenn Starcher Thompson Bruceton Mills Spencer High School West Virginia University Bruceton High School Marian Brown Clem Brown Kena- Ergs Las Bonham Thomas Petrie Buda Iles Ruth Robinson

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Miss Crowley E. D. Poling At & Greenbrier White Sulphuré Springs Mise Louise Wood Lewisburg Canter Mise Mary Anderson Greenville S. C Iske Taylor Memphis Tenn Mizy Wood Mier Anderson Mise Taylor Swampscott Mass Walter Mason Benwood Services Trixie Leahy New York Delft Johanna Hill Myra Reed Fordyce Mason Bmbs Mr. Mason The Associated Frees Wheeling Intelligencer Hollywood Warner 4 Radio Duart Duart Georgette M. Schmidt Delaware Barber and Beauty Shop 412 Virginia S. W Opematorat Ena Warner Ordergetth M. Schmide WPA Nour HeCorkle Kanawha City Kan Heidge Telethone Power Dance Mary Jeanne Ambaler Joan Ambaler Cincinnail Ruth Georgis Gladys Gillespie Huntington Ning Gillespie Hunt Avenue Frank Burdette A. G. Burdetta Delores Duncan Mary Petty Hubbard Court H. D. Petty Phyllis Jean Arthur Eugene Rader Gauley Bridge Boomer Gladys Lee Kilburn Boomer Fo Albert G. Matthews Vernon J. Ford Tralph Hartman Norfolk Fairfax Merchants and Miners Line Boston W. Erwin J. N. Carter Garnett, Kans Mize Lillian Btephens Reinwipe Penkaneer Wave Shop Bummel Epedgirl Lyanny HiEse Sesson WAVE Roomna Mr. Thompson Will East Bruceton Mills House A C. Baxter Illinois State Department of Public Health Dairy Research Corey Gulletin Ira Miss Brown E. L. Bonham Sacred Heart Rectory Herbert J. Lyall J Iean Albines M.W. Everts Wertsfield Stalon Lyall Cincinnati Elkins Sea Ek Watson A. Potterfisid Mew Bay Permansei Edna’s Beauty Shop Capitol St Darling West Virginia Shoe Repair Co
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