The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-26

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During their stay here they have
been popular in social church and
business circles.
Have Guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Orndoff and
Mrs. Harry Black OF Waynesburg,
Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ora
ham Of Tulsa, OKLA, are guests to.
day Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ray
Mapel at their home on PIerpont
avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. Graham.
who are former residents Of Way.
nesburg, are visiting there and
motored here with Mr.. and Mrs.
orndon and Mrs. Black today.
Golden Wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hood.
venerable residents OF this city
today celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their
home at 1913 Maple avenue, when
they entertained a large number
Of friends from 2 TO s o'clock. In.
vitations were issued a week ago
for the event and a arge number
OF relatives, friends and associ.
ates from this city and other
points In the county were receiv.
ed. The interior Of the house and
the porches were iavlshly decor
ated In a profuslen Of golden
rod. chrysanthemums, marigolds
and ferns, carrying out a colo.
scheme OF gold and white.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hood received
their guests with their brothers
and sisters the following forming
the receiving line: Mr.. and Mrs,
Hood, Mrs. Harry Stevens Of
Morgantown and James Wisman
Of this city, sister and brother OF
Mrs. Hood, John Hood Of loves
Vile. Dr.. T. M. Hood of Clarks.
burg. Mrs. j. B. Wlsmau Of Fair.
mont, Mrs. Robert Talbot OF Fair.
mont. Smith Hood of Falrmont
all brothers and sisters OF Mr.,
Hood. Another member Of the re-
cetying line was Mrs. okley Henry
Of Laurel Point, who was a brides,
maid at the marriage Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hood fifty years ago.
After the guests had been re
cetved, they were served with
punch with Mrs. L. G. Robey
presiding. assisted by her dauga.
ter, Miss Leila Robey and Miss
Frances Haney. The guests were
invited to the dining room by Mira
Fred Haney. Mrs: Howard Hood
had charge Of the dlningroom and
was assisted In serving by grand,
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Hood,
who are Naomi Hood, Mary Ellen
Hood. Cora Alice Hood and Agnes
Hood.
Mrs. Carl Roddy received the
guests at the door. Mrs. Robey,
Mrs. Haney and Mrs. Roddy are
nieces Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hood
Miss Mary Tibbs, another niece
had charge Of the guest book, ID
which the guests inscribed their
names. Mrs. K, c. Hood Mrs.
Glenn Hood and Miss Flossis
Hood, the first two being daugh,
tiers In law, and the latter d
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hood
also assisted In entertaining the
guests.
A course Of refreshments con.
sisting OF brick ice cream, cake
In yellow and white and coffee
was served the guests. The serV.
ling table was conferred with a
basket OF yellow roses and green.
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hood, who are
among the most highly respected
residents Of Marion County, were
marrid fifty years ago at the home
OF Mrs. Hoods parents, Mr.. and
George Wisman, near Arnettsville
in Monongalia County. The core.
mony was performed by the Rev,
B. V. Sturm Of the Southern
Methodist Episcopal denomina-
tion. They continued to reside in
Monongalia County, where The
former followed the occupation OF
farming until about twelve years
ago. when they moved with their
family to this city, where they
have since resided. Since coming
here Mr.. Hood followed the mer'
camille trade until q few years
ago when he retired from active
business. He Is q son Of John s.
and Marie Smith Hood, while
Mrs. Hood was a daughter OF
George and Selma Harrington
Wtsmon.
They are the parents Of four
sons and one daughter. Harry
Hood, K. c. Hood, Glenn Hood
and Miss Floss!e Hood. all Of this
city.
A large number OF friends call
ed today to extend congratula-
tons and best wishes to Mr.. and
Mrs. Hood on the fiftieth anul-
versary OF their marriage. They
have sixteen grand children and
three great grandchildren, nearly
all Of whom were present at the
reception today.
hSS
Dance for Players.
A big dance will be staged at the
Masonic Temple on Saturday night
which will be held In honor OF the
visiting football players in this city
and their friends. Edgar Barrett's
Orchestra will furnish the music,
and plans are in the. making for an
enjoyable evening. Dancing will
begin at $3.50 and continue until
midnight.
Have Arrived.
Miss Jennie S. Price, president
OF the chapter OF the U. D. c. al
Lewisburg, Mrs. John C. Dice OF
Redwood. and Mrs. Charles Dick.