Marriage of Doris Lou Lucas to Homer Shaffer in Central Methodist
Society notes report the marriage of Doris Lou Lucas to Homer Emra Shaffer at Central Methodist church with Dr John W Hollister and Dr T M Zumbrunnen officiating. Details include bridal party, attendees from Fairmont and Clarksburg, and notes on the couple’s education and military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Lou Lucas
John G. Lucas
Grafton
Mar‘zella Lucas
Fairmont
Homer Emra Shaffer
E. ©. Shaffer
Terra Alta
Central Methodist Church
John W. Hollister
T. M. Zumbrunnen
Parkersburg
Brownsville
James Almond
Clarksburg
John Murphy
Bridgeport
Shaffer
West High School
West Virginia University
Alpha Xi Delta
Tetra Alta High School
United States Army
West, Virginia University
Sphinx
G. H. A. Kunst
G. W. Luce
Wade Furdow
Fewer West Virginia couples wed in June 1949
Fewer West Virginia couples secured marriage licenses last June than in June 1948. The State Auditor's office reported 1,585 licenses issued in June 1949 versus 1,891 in June 1948. No clear reason was given for the drop.
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Charleston
West Virginia
State Auditor
Missionary Society Is Entertained Here
Miss Helen Thayer hosted the First Presbyterian Church Missionary Society for its regular monthly meeting on Washington Street. President Mrs A A Miller presided. Mrs Rhea Fisher led devotionals. Mrs Fisher discussed Puerto Rico church jubilee as the evening topic. Mrs Florence Wilkinson spoke on the Bible. One visitor, Mrs Jackie Newton, attended. Miss Thayer served a salad course to members and guest. The August meeting will be at Mrs Florence Wilkinson's home at high noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Thayer
Washington Street
Missionary Society of the
First Obyterian Church
A. A. Miller
Rhea Fisher
Church of
Puerto Rico
Fisher
Florence Wilkinson
Jackie Newton
Thayer
Miss Spencer Enters West Virginia Beauty Pageant
MOUNDSVILLE August 6 announcement confirms Miss Julie Bartlettas Miss Spencer for the fourth annual state pageant. Pageant Director Pat Lemon notes six contestants remain after Miss Anne Bowser withdrew due to illness. Bartlettas, a Spanish school transfer, is five feet five inches, 125 pounds with blue eyes and is a pianist and organist who played swimming and basketball in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
Julie
Johnnie) Bartlettas
Spencer
West Virginia
Pat Lemon
Anne Bowser
Grantsville
Ilness
Bartlett
Betty Casto
Logan
Laidley Field
Miss Casto
Logan High School
R. H. Casto
Nighbert Ave
Logan High
Alpha-Zi
Rainbow Girls
Future Homemakers Conduct Annual Session at Jackson's Mill
The fifth annual West Virginia Future Homemakers of America conference opens with discussion groups, sports, dancing, parties, and a fashion show at Jackson's Mill. State president Mary Ann Fox of Sutton oversees business sessions and a Friday banquet plans. About 325 delegates from 46 of 55 counties are expected as the event runs through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
West Virginia
PHA
Mary Ann Fox
Sutton
Saenbert
Coming Events Calendar Notes July Through August
Local clubs schedule meetings and events through late summer. DAR gathers at Mrs. Clorence Wilkinson’s home July 26 at 7 30 p m. Kings Daughters Bible Class meets July 26 at 6 p m to tour Tyaart Dam with E B Reese Bible class guests. July 28 Tau Phi Lambda Sorority and allied groups meet at Legion home McGraw Avenue. August 8 Grafton Business Girls meet at Graf ton Hotel 6 30 p m with Clara Jean Kines hostess. July 28 T H C meets at 2 p m VF W hall. August 1 Quota Club meets at Knottsville school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Clorence Wilkinson
Kings Daughters Bible Class
B. U. B. Church
Tyaart Dam
E. B. Reese
Delta Nu Chapter
Tau Phi-Lambda—Sorority
SFWE
White Rose Grove No. 2
Legion Home
McGraw Avenue
P.m
Sostesses
Barbara Wyckoff
Betty Sinsel
Florence Johnson
Mary
Ellen Peters
Grafton Business Girls
Grafton Hotel
Clara Jean Kines
T.H.C
VF. W. Hall
Knottsville School
Reservation Deadline and Meeting Time Notice
Reservations must be made by Saturday morning July 30. Persons are required to meet at the Post Office at 6 p.m. for transportation.
Briefly Told Visits and Local Notices
Brief items list weekend visits and travel notes from area residents. Ruby Thayer visited Beckley family. Rohr family vacationed at Lost River State Park. Bud Napp on Navy leave. J R Barton returned from New York City and attended Lions convention. Kenneth J Kramer and son visiting DeMoss family. Pfc Alfred Poling stationed in Japan after 25 months in the Pacific. Bill Scranage family from Warren Ohio spent weekend with Blueville and Pruntytown relatives. Recipe note on cold salad and tartar sauce follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. R. Barton
Randy
New York City
Mr. Barton
Mrs. H. Barton
Japan
Pfc
Alfred Poling
Roy Poling
Blueville
Grafton
U. S. Army
Pacific
Hawaii
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Homer Shaffer
Ipasy
N.Y
Dress Institute
Children’s Sun Suits
Ann
Penney's
Miss Logan Banner
The
U. S
United States
Joseph Bujak
Zofia
Krystina
Boston
Heintselman
Bujaks
Russellville
Ohio
M. Beckley
Ruby Thayer
Murray Apartments
Charles Stafford
Beckley
Stafford
Alice Thayer
State Park
R. Virgil Rohr
Nancy
Yates Area
Lost River State Park
Paul
Bud) Napp
Raymond Sapp
Parkview
U.S. Navy
Kenneth J. Kramer
Kenny J
New Bloomfield
Pennsy Way
Ents
Earl DeMoss
Lincoln Street
Mrs
Kramer
Mary Alice DeMoss
Bill_Scranage
Warren, Ohio
Pruntytown
Ammienia
Vic
Atc
Caplans
Lucky Strike
John H. Tyndall
Kinston
N. C
Eve
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