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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1947

Page

19

Fr ance Gibson Weds Dr Ward at First Presbyterian Church

Miss Frances Eileen Gibson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gibson married Dr Harold Wayne Ward son of Mrs. Ward at the First Presbyterian church in Huntington. The ceremony featured Miss Nancy Gibson as maid of honor and bridesmaids in dotted swiss frocks, with the couple planning a New Orleans Gulf coast wedding trip and a Huntington home. Dr Ward on Veterans hospital staff. she attends medical college of Virginia.

Frances Ee Gibson Harold Ward Frances Eileen Gibson Guy “Wheeler Gibson Kanawha Blvd Harold Wayne Ward W. E. Ward Clay First Presbyterian Church Glenn’ Ward Edward Mc Lfresh Robert E. Gibson Samuel J. Gibson Carl Burns South Point Robert Badgley St. Simon's Island Theodore Ward Arlington. I Owen G. Thompson Washington, D. C Etta Meadows Blanche Foster George Ward W. BE. Sizemore E. B. Reed LeMoyne Ward H. E. Mullens C. G. Mullens Burke Dean Theresa Mathes Giles Chandler Gibson Ward New Orleans Gulf Coast Huntington Veterans Hospital

Fischer Rohr Wedding Held Last Evening

The wedding of Miss Marian Bernice Rohr and Mr. Charles Bennett Fischer was held at Christ Church Methodist with Selections sung by Cary Lou Edgar and Charles Greybill. Attendants wore pastel frocks, a reception followed at the Rohr home, and the couple planned a honeymoon at The Summit Hotel Uniontown Pa.

Christ Church Methodist Marian Bernice’ Rohr Charles Bennett Fischer Marjory Boro Summersyidé Mary Elizabeth Cabin Morgantown Ellen Fielding Dresed Edwin Bryce Messra Lewis Hatcher Roger Griffith Herman Nash James Hicks Paul Roche James Hartman Jeffrie Edeburn Rohr

Miss Brennan and William Graham Jr wed in Sacred Heart ceremony

Miss Alice Brennan became the bride of William Lowery Graham Jr in a nuptial mass at Sacred Heart church. The ceremony featured a musique program, bridesmaids including sisters, and a reception at the Ruffner hotel with a guest list from Hinton and beyond. The couple will reside in Hinton. both spouses attended West Virginia University and have military and sorority/fraternity ties.

Alice Brennan William Graham, Jr Sacred Heart Church Boniface Weckman John Henderson John Mason William Lowery Graham, Jr W. L. Graham Hinton A. B., Brennan Virginia St

Betsy Lou Smarr Marriage Announced in Dixie

Betty Lou Smarr wed Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smarr of Dixie. Bride, a Nicholas County High School graduate, and her husband work for Eastern Gas and Fuel Asset and will reside in Dixie.

Betty Lou ‘Smarr Harry Smarr Ixie William Saul Lenora Perry Nicholas County High School Eastern Gas and Fuel Asset Dixie

Carver-Sale Bridal Details Completed

Miss Mary Wilson Carver and Mr John Graham Seleyn fixed July 9 for their wedding to be a notable mid summer social event. Dr George EB Vick to perform the ceremony at the First Presbyterian chapel with a reception at the Carver home Virginis Street. Frances Carver as attendant and J Newlyn Harmon as usher for Sule.

Carver-Sale Mary Wilson Carver John Graham Seleyn George EB. Vick Hell Jour Belock First Presbyterian Church Miss Carver George Evans Carver Virginis St Frances Carver J. Newlyn Harmon, I Welch Charleston Sule Graham Sule William E. Howard Pittsburgh William Vv D. Leaper Charles Curd

Mrs Mildred Burd Sets Wedding Date

Mrs Mildred Burd has chosen Wednesday July 9 for her wedding to Allen J Seime of Wilmington Delaware. Dr George Fr Vick will perform the ceremony at First Presbyterian chapel at 1 PM with a reception at the Ailstock home in Maryland. Attendants will include Mrs Arthur J McHoul and Roy Ailstock will be best man. Preparations include a Sunday night dinner by hosts at their homes for the bride elect.

Mildréo Cucu Friess Brown Kanewna Blvd Allen J. Seime Wilmington Del George Fr. Vick First Presbyterian Church Roy Ailstock Maryland Burd Arthur J. MecHoul Ailstock Watt Brown McHoul Ajlstock Mra G. E. Naylor W. Eeedieh Roscoe Brawley

Mrs Dodd Honored at Bridge Luncheon and Shower

Mrs Ralph H Dodd the former Miss Doris Craft was honor guest at a bridge luncheon and shower hosted yesterday by Mrs Arthur J Brisbane and Miss Frances Lowder at the host’s Oakwood Road home. Covers were laid for Mesdames Dodd William Jones John M Depp Alvin H Harrah Ed Candle Alan Duvall and the hostesses.

Dodd Ralph H. Dodd Doris Craft Arthur J. Brisbane Frances Lowder Oakwood Rd Mesdames Dodd William Jones John M. Depp Alvin H. Harrah Ed Candle Alan Duvall

Vickers Beach Marriage Performed in Montgomery Church

Miss Betty Jean Beach daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Ernest Beach wed Earl Maxwell Vickers son of Mrs C M Vickers in a Montgomery Presbyterian church ceremony adorned with flowers and candles. Rev E S Currie and Rev Byron W John led the service with a musical program by local artists. The gown featured a satin bodice pearl trim and marquisette skirt, with a pearl parasol and marigold bouquet. Attendants wore pastel gowns and carried colonial bouquets. Out of town guests joined the event as the couple planned a Lexington Virginia home and noted Vickers wartime service and fraternity memberships.

Maline W. E. Crane James Bailey W. Forlines Jane Hope Denning Bette Dell Anderson Mary ‘Frances White William F.kimberling Richard Muroma Dalvey Arlington, Va James Butcher John J. Murray Kimberling Charleston Warman’s Club Mumma A ‘Wickersheba R. T. Hush J. N Chisholm Durst Lyons Raymona Legg Robert L. Campbell Elizabeth Gibbs Harriet Brogan W. R. Stone E. J. Davey Faye -Martin Agnes Stone Arington, Ve J. Parry Warren Stewart William Jiiden Anteria4 Red Cross West Virginia Wesleyan College West Virginia Musti- Stute of Technology ickers-Beach Montgomery Montgomery Presbyterian Church Betty Jean Beach Henry Ernest Beach Earl Maxwell Vickers C. M. Vickers E. 8. Currie Byron W. John A. K. Bailey Jean Shrewsbury Dale Vickers Sardenias Ja Beach Quin (Morton Robert Lawson George Lee Vickers Morgantown James G. Helmes Pratt William A. Summers Augusts, Ga Robert E. Burriss Anderson, S.C A. Brough Trofer Elizabeth Hill Lawson Alan Ashley Peggy Adams Robert T. Goldenberg Parkersbury Beach Vickers New England States Canada Heach Lexington Iva Washington and Lee University Lambda Chi Alpie Phi Delta Phi Iegal Howard Rogers Segal

Miss Hester Thaxton Weds Robert Thacker at Bream Church

Miss Hester Ann Thaxton married Robert Keith Thacker in a ceremony at Bream Memorial church officiated by Dr. J. B. Overmyer. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Thaxton, wore white satin with seed pearls and a circular train, with orchids in a bouquet. Out of town guests included the Newbys of Montgomery and the Lees of Ronceverte. The couple, Stonewall Jackson high school graduates, plan a honeymoon at Vi Bame Beach and reside at Parkview.

J. B. Overmyer Hester Ann Thaxton Robert Keith Thacker Bream Memorial Church Virginia Newby James Bailey Emmett Thaxton Delaware Av J. A. Thacker Crescent Ra Tara Misa del Ann Suiyder Daen Fite Marla Lara Montgomery Margaret Ant Woodall Mary Kathryn Smith Charles Hoy, Jr Messrs Roderick Thacker Garrett Soil Jdrese John Richard Thaxton Mira Thaxton Thacker Daniel Boor A. JG. Newby Ronceverte Wilkinson Washington Ehner Thexton Dayton Stonewall Jackson High School WL ParkyAv Mcr Junkin Sunny Co Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Hacker University of Virginia and Marshall College

Audry Johnson Feted in Oak Park Visit This Week

Audrey Johnson of Oak Park Illinois is hosted by Lois Beth Buford on Virginia Street with multiple parties planned. Buford hosts 26 at Edgewood Country Club luncheon and led a picnic at Coal River yesterday while Barbara Siman plans a Geysert bridge at her 27th Street home. Carolyn Cas attends Edgewood luncheon on Tuesday and Susan McConnell hosts a Chalet Swiss luncheon Thursday

Audrey Johnson Oak Puri Ill Lois Beth Buford Virginia St Buford Edgewood Country Club Barbara Siman 27Th St Carolyn Casat Thursaoy Susan McConnell

Casebolt Hunter Nuptial Date Set

Casebolt Hunter nuptial date set for July 18 at First Presbyterian chapel with Dr George Vick officiating at eight in the evening. Reception to follow at the Daniel Boone hotel. Evelyn Hunter maid of honor with bridesmaids Elizabeth Semenle and Jean Chanman. best man L Brammer Huntington. groomsmen J J Murray Barry Bell Kendall Greene. Casebolt daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Casebolt of Sixth Street. fiancé son of Mr and Mrs A J Hunter of Huntington.

Mize Belle Pulen Casebolt Ana Mar James Walker Hunter Wild First Presbyterian Church George ‘A. Vick Daniel Boone Hotel Evelyn Hunter Johm J. Murray Elizabeth Semenle

Pt Pleasant Couple Weds At Trinity Methodist Church

Miss Viola Elizabeth Kayser and Mr. Robert Curtis Darst Jr. wed at Trinity Methodist Church Pt Pleasant with Shamblin officiating. The bride wore navy gabardine and pink rosebud corsage. After the ceremony they toured West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky by car. Both are Pt Pleasant High School graduates. he is a Mason and Beni-Kedem member and served in the Army.

Beatrice Pollitt Marries Glen Matthews in Chapel

Beatrice Caroline Pollitt and Glen Kelly Matthews wed yesterday afternoon in the First Presbyterian chapel. The ceremony featured Dr. George H. Vick officiating, music by Mrs. John Haver and Mrs. C. W. Dahl sitom, and a white brocaded gown for the bride. Attendant Miss Betty Lee Woodyard wore a light blue suit. Best man Colin B. Mer of Huntington. ushers Joan Lynn Fisher and Pat McMarrow. Guests included Mrs. Fred Pollitt, Mrs. Colin J. Miller, and Kathryn Atkinson. The couple plans to reside at 183 MacCorkle Ave after a Cincinnati layover. the bride is with the public service commission.

Beatrice Pollitt Glen K. Matthews First Presbyterian Church Beatrice Caroline Pollitt Harry D. Pollitt Quarrier St Glen Kelly Matthews H. D. Matthews Munday Tex George H. Vick John Haver C. W. Dahlsitom Betty Lee Woodyard Colin B. Mer Huntington Joan Lynn Fisher Pat McMarrow Alem M. Pollitt Jack Custer M. Wayne Frazier Fred Pollitt Amelia Colin 3. Miller Kathryn Atkinson Marlinson Cincinnati Matthews Public Service Commission Charleston High School Charleston School of Consmerte Willi Charles W. Price North Texas State Teach College Gregg College Chicago Child Aeing ETO

Miss Jo Ellen Coon to Wed Presley McKish on July Second

Miss Jo Ellen Coon will wed Presley Edwin McKish on Thursday in Spencer. The ceremony at SS John’s church will be attended by Mrs Clay Wilson as maid of honor and James J. McKish as best man. Ushers Frank Gillespie and Robert Teasdale will also participate. Both families are from Spencer and Dayton, with Jo Ellen a Morris Harvey student and McKish pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology.

Mmarriage Jo Etter Presley Edwin _McKish O. S. McHisle Dayton Cecil J, Coon Spencer SS John's Schutch Clay Wilson Tis City James J. McKish Frank Gillespie Robert Teasdale Spencer High School Miss Coun Morris Harvey College T Phi Lambda Tau Sorority Stonewall Jackson High School University of Missouri Morris Harvey Zeta Kappa Fraternity

Couple to Be Feted Before Marital Union at Stonewall

Miss Sean Stuart and Mr. Charles L. Peizel will wed tomorrow evening at Christ Church Methodist. They will be guests of honor at a dinner tonight hosted by his parents at their Stonewall home, following the rehearsal.

Sean Stuart Charles L. Peizel Christ Church Methodiat Lb. A. Peizel Stonewall

Attendants Named for Miss Norvell and Mr. Stephens

Plans for the marriage of Miss Iabilée Norvell and Mr. Robert Russell Stephens proceed with attendants named. The ceremony is set for Saturday August second at First Presbyterian Church with a reception at the Charleston Woman's Club.

Clarice Evans and H Richard Schoen Wed in Louisville

Clarice Ann Evans and Harry Richard Schoen were married on June 1 at Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church in Louisville. Rev Angus Neal Gordon officiated a candlelit ceremony. Attendants wore white and blue. the couple will reside at 70 Virginia Street West. Evans attended the University of Louisville and is a member of the Omega sorority. Schoen is a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and served 22 months in the Pacific with the 41st Infantry, now working with his father at Mountain Cigar and Candy Co.

Bardstown Ra Louisville Mass Clarice Ann Evans Harry Richard Schoen Harry Schoen Keenawhe Blvd Angus Neal Gordon May Cecil Field “Evans Nancy Jans Scott Mary Frances MecHenna Nancy Kathryn Middleton Angela Schmid Mr. Schoen Messrs J. B. Porterfield Cadiz Robert T. Evans South Charleston Robert A. Robertson Charles Wildher Evans Waz Alice Schoen B. Willams Sarah E. Schreiner Charleston Burkeye Lake Virginia St West University of Louisville Olo Omega Scholar Sorority Stonewall Jackson High School Kentucky Military Institute Marlets College Pacific 41St Infantry Division Hils Father Mountain Cigar and Candy Ca

Miss Hetherington To Be Entertained

Maes Adele ala Nerogwo to be married July 12 to Mr Fiobert L Wildman and will be guest of honor at a luncheon to be given Saturday at Chalet Swiss by Miss Frances Carver Covers will be laid for Miss Hetherington Mrs Charles Strong Mrs Brian Rummel Jr Mrs James Leggett the Misses Harriet Smith Mary Wilson Carver Margaret Hiner Margaret Wilson Jane McJunkin and the hostess

Maes Adele Ala Nerogwo Fiobert L Wildman Auncheon Frances Carver Miss Hetherington Charles Strong Brian Rummel, Jr James Leggett Harriet Smith Mary Wilson Carver Margaret Hiner Margaret Wilson Janet McJunkin

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Nmylin Dahlstrom John Hover C. W Dahlstrom Nancy Gibson Hohner Elizabeth Caulfield Edward Melifresh Mildred Ward Mr. Wilson Ward Clarkabur Brussels Eleanor Brennan Margaret Brennan Thomas Cronin Joseph Pettigrew John , Griffin Jobn Melearic Ruffner Hotel Mex Dares Mary D. Aspinall John W. Graham Stokes Summers Supply C Brennan Chesapeake, and Potomac Telephone Co Holy Crom Academy West Virginia University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Delta ‘Tay ‘Delta AAP Wis Mrs Frank B. Mamma Lim Virginia Kimberling Frank Mumma Ruffner Memorial Church Virginia Lee Kimberling Newton Kimberling Frank Britton Mumma Milton C. Murmmen Staunton Ay Mildred Burd Bream Church Jo Ellen Coon Iabilée Norvell Robert Russell Stephens John B. Norvell, Jr Quartier St Inez R. Stephens Saunton Av Sam C. Smithy DeWitt C. Gallaher James Z. Stewart Ellsworth Clark Joseph W. Londeree, Jr Miss Norvell Clarice Ann Evans H. Richard Schoen
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