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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1925

Page

11

Local Family Casting and Engagements Across Town

A crowded page lists Beckley and Lewisburg residents in two rows of social notes. Highlights include Milan Lyle Hatcher and Milly Maude Virginia Seay, both connected to local families, planning moves to Florida. Phylla Seidex Thornton and Jean Dickinson with family ties noted. Mia de Simms and Lucy Ragland linked to upcoming nuptials and events.

Milan Lyle Hatcher Beckley Supreme Court John H. Hatchers Milly Maude Virginia Seay Homer Seay Charteston Florida Lettle Misson Phylla Seidex Thornton He Yhornton Qearrier Street Jean Dickinsos W. D Chorlentom Hich Avhoud Charles Washington George Washington

Bridge Social Life Stirs As Summer News Returns

The piece notes bridge regains favor as the season shifts, with ladies gathering to decide leads and scores while crosswords and dances fade. It mentions graduation travels, Junior League activity in Boston, and social events like a Masonic dance with a long guest list, plus local engagements and showers.

Miss Collins Bride of Richard Kelly in Bramwell West Virginia

Miss Virginia Collins became the bride of Richard Howard Kelly in Holy Trinity church Bramwell with Rev H B Jamison officiating. The ceremony featured bridesmaids and a reception at the West Virginia hotel Bluefield followed by a motor trip, with the couple to honeymoon in Beckley.

Littlepage Misaes Patsy Hewitt Elizabeth Meye Thomas Et. Cooper Mr. Kelly Jeb Kelly Sie Jaunes Mosely Burney Charleeta Jalrux Cullina, Jr Bird Ut. P. Tyler Revert Sweeny Bluefield West Virginia Beckley Kelly Justus Collins Charleston Peggy Hit Edgewood Drive Charlottesville Beckiey Arlenton Poole Bromtwell Mre Charles Decker Mins Jeee Davis Josephine Thay John Morgan Air Mosely

Bridge Luncheon Honors House Guest in McClung Street

Mrs. Howard Ister hosted a pretty bridge luncheon Friday afternoon in McClung Street to honor her sister Mrs. Theodore Hundley of Huntington as house guest. The decor featured yellow and green with roses and iris and lists numerous guests including Mrs. Hundley and Miss Katherine Seaton.

Theodore Hundley Huntington Howard Ister Bridge McCleng Street Hundley T. A. Kay T. M. Moulton Siegel Workman Donnally Morris R. Bruner Scott Buell Wilbur Bages Farmer F. BR. Deming Charles Ramsay B. PF. Motugue J. Frank Marsh Bess Pearson Georgia Riess. Ming M. Briggs PF. A. Hardasts G. E. Grisfin A. J. Harnhart

Miss Murphy to Wed Mr Nesbitt

Engagement notice for Miss Murphy of Charleston and Mr John Nesbitt of Bayside Long Island announced. Murphy sister of Mrs A Cuver of South Texas and well known socially. Nesbitt son of Mr and Mrs Archibald Nesbitt. The wedding is set for June 29 at Bayalde Me.

A. C. Carver Long Island Auss Besa Murphy John Nesbitt Bayside Tise Murphy A. Cuever Soutly Tms Sogial Bayalde Nesbitt Mrr Mra Archibisld Nesbitt Miss Murphy Moward Kirronek Alga Vished Charleston

Bridge Party on Mason Special Enlivens Bend Keden Ride

Mrs. Grant Ashley of Charleston and Mrs. Frank Sebaugh of Huntington hosted a bridge party aboard the Bend Keden special last Wednesday on the route from Dodge City to La Junta, Colorado. Four tables were active with Wildflowers decor and a list of guests from Charleston Huntington and nearby towns attended including Mrs Thon Filner Mrs H C Buetsh Mrs We Schlaol Mrs Morgan Miss Hylinger Mrs Despentin Mr WyoA Fox Miss Donne Cochran Mr Krank Sebingh Mr G W Seniggel Mr Broldiner and others.

Grant Ashley Charleston Frank Sebaugh Huntington la Junta Colorado Dodge City Kansas Thon Filner H. C. Buetsh Th. We Schlaol Huntington, Mes Morgan Allaabeth Hylinger Jules c Despentin Wyoa Fox Ming Donne Cochran Krank Sebingh Dten G. W. Seniggel Broldiner AL Pon Johyee William Brodhay Grant le Ashiey Charlese Ton

Final Dance of Season for C H S Graduates

Junior Cotillion Club hosts closing event for Charleston High School seniors in Shawnee clubrooms with Governor Gore and local dignitaries attending. Dozens of graduates and a large list of attendees fill the program, plus a bridal shower for Miss Minthtyn Blank’s engagement.

Junior Cotillion Club

Luncheon Honors Mrs Thomas With Bridge Guests

Mrs. B A Barnes entertained on Friday with a bridge luncheon honoring Mrs. Newton Thomas visiting her parents Dr and Mrs ROH Merrill of South HM. Guests included Mrs Thomas Mrs Carred Kelly Mrs Bernard Barnes Mina Margaret Thayer Miss Nancy Len Beury Mrs John Hart Miss Frances Smith Mrs William Johnson Mrs Harrison B Smith Jr and many others from Northend Va Mex Cabot and local circles.

Mra B. A. Barnes Newton Thomas Roh. Merrill South Hms Thomas Carred Kelly Bernard Barnes Mina Margaret Thayer Nancy Len Beury John Hart Frances Smith William Johnson Harrison B. Smith Werner Chirton Mias Louise Powers Nirthend Misa Anon Jackson Willlaima Grover Drugka Firtwe Misa Uelen Dana Smith James Jackon Cabot Wavie Giltinan Goodrich Wilbur Staunton Gua Carver and Mire Am Palmer

Skyscraper Garage Is Much Discussed in London

Social London buzzes over May 39 events as Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mrs Harry Brown plan rival Derby Night parties. Mrs Brown hosts 130 guests at Spence House Ballroom with Savoy Orch. A masked, late-night chase of limousines and powdered footmen marks Derby Eve.

London Cornelius Vanderbilt Harry Brown Pittsburgh Derby Darntivon Mrs. Brown Neilly

White Sulphur to Sponsor Golf Tourney July 7 10

Me morial Day crowds and a large summer colony at Greenbrier mark a busy season. The West Virginia State Golf Association championship will be played on the new Greenbrier course July 7 10 open to amateurs and residents of West Virginia. The American whist congress follows June 36 to July 4 with a four person team event and expert players from across the country. Notables such as former ambassador Larz Anderson and various social figures are listed among visitors and residents enjoying tennis golf and social events at the Greenbrier.

Bridge Jjanh Stonem Mah Jonge Inventora Norge Walling Csra Japan Larz Anderson Cure Greenbrier Mr Anderson Weld Brookline M_ Millar Hot Springs Stewart Green New York AvGeley-on-dhe-Hudson James Bevan Ardsley Sink Ardaley Club Theadors Roosevelt Fell Walter J Salmon Edward Crozer Jack Crozer Alan J. B. Taussig St. Louis Wabash Railroad Company Taunelg R. Livingston Beekman Edwin B. Miurke H. Yale Dolwa Mortis K. “Parriah B. Dawsom Coleman Mesars Rustell G. Love Jeanninga Laye Joseph K. Love Johnertown A L. Shields J. B. Howell Ben Jamin Hyde G. MawWilliam Reed Ritter Westimer J. H. Trottner Jon L. Browning John King Rockford Alexander NI. Cook Janders J. Dillort Hall Maplewood N. J Slayton New Haven J. G. Grary John B. Cary Richrhoné J. C. Ghddon Portland, Ore

Mrs Pugh Hosts Bridge Luncheon With Local Guests

Mrs. Harry Pugh hosted a Friday afternoon bridge luncheon at her home. Guests included Mrs. W. Mason, Mrs. F. L. Van Wyck, Mrs. Wittem Lively, Mrs. James Harsh, Mrs. Dom Lewis, Mrs. Stambaugh, Mrs. Bobbitt, Miss Grata Payne, Mrs. Claude Bilichell, Mrs. R. O. Newcomb, Mrs. Hewitt of Boston, Mrs. Gambla Dok, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. W. M. Scott, Mrs. John Shapklp, Mrs. Haymo and others. The report notes reporters present and the day’s interviews on varied London topics.

Harry Pugh Frise W. 3 Mason F. L. van Wyck Witttem Lively James Harsh Dom Lewis M.red Stambaugh B. Bobbitt Grata Payne Claude Bilichell R. O. Newcomb Hewitt Boston

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