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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1952

Page

8

Miss Marjorie Bragg Weds S Sgt Lance Buttrick in Sophia

Mrs Marjorie Evelyn Bragg wed S Sgt Lance Buford Buttrick in First Baptist Church Sophia. The ceremony featured white satin gown with seed pearl bodice and a Bible bouquet, with matron of honor Mrs J Clarence Levy and flower girl Jessie McElrath. The couple, both graduates, plan a southern wedding trip and will reside with Bragg parents.

Marjorie Evelyn Bragg Lance Buford Buttrick George W. Bragg Sophia Ted R. Buttrick East Beck Dewey Wilson First Baptist Church Paul McClure J. Clarence Levy Jessie McElrath Finam Nn Bane Ey Hattie McCommack Fred Yeeman Marvin Ferguson Carson Williams Mawel Bragg Birchfield Evelyn Birchfield Marguerite Zanella Buttrich Beckley College Southern Sim Mountain Mo Ilax I Nc

Shrine to Install Officers April 22 in Judea Chapter

Mrs Samuel Thomson is elected high priestess of Judea Shrine 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem. Grady Morgan E F Cooper C L Honaker Mrs H J Thorne Mrs E G Larrick Mrs Willard Webb Mrs G C Otter W Mary Arnold and D W Kinzer named officers to be installed April 22 with additional appointments to follow. Guests included Mrs E S Pugh and Mrs Alpha Elenbach. Tea hosted by multiple members after meeting. Also a tip on sharpening sickle knives using a portable drill grinder.

Samuel Thomson Judea Jerusalem Masonic ‘Temple Grady Morgan Shepherds E. F. Cooper C. L. Honaker H. J. Thorne E. G. Larrick Willard Webb G. C Otter W. M. Arnold D. W. Kinzer Thomson E. S. Pugh Anne Eastman Supreme Shrine of Minneapolis Illnn Alpha Elenbach Columbus Woodrow Bonds QO. S. Lilly C. F. Rathiff Lena Honaker Betty Bays Hilah Crews Keith Morrison Samuel Thomison Earle Snead

Births in Raleigh area share names and hospital details

Mr and Mrs James Brack iash Jr Layland announce the birth of a son James Brack iI at Raleigh General Hospital at 10 pm March 22 weight 16 pounds 4 ounces. Robert Dewayne born to Mr and Mrs James Alden Tolliver Jay Ravencliff at 2 45 am March 23 weight 7 pounds 12 ounces. James Russell born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Ray Davis Stamford at Raleigh General Hospital 5 35 am March 23 weight 9 pounds 2 12 ounces. William Alan born to Mr and Mrs William Gabriel Laeck Raleigh at 2 17 am March 24 weight 7 pounds 14 1 2 ounces. Alain Carey born to Mr and Mrs Jack Donald Gillespie East Beckley at Raleigh General Hospital 5 07 pm March 21 weight 8 1 2 ounces. Joyce Elaine daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lee Howard Hatcher born at Raleigh General Hospital 3 15 pm March 24 weight pounds 1 1 2 ounces. Kenneth Kent born to Mr and Mrs Charles William Kelly East Beckley at Raleigh General Hospital 1 18 am March 18 weight 7 pounds 3 34 ounces. Ronnie Lee born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee Tincher MacArthur at Raleigh General Hospital 7 07 pm March 21 weight 2 pounds 1 ounce. Eldon McVeigh Jr born to Mr and Mrs Eldon McVeigh King 126 Bero Ave Raleigh General Hospital 9 34 am March 21 weight 1 pound 13 ounces.

James Brack iash,Jr Layland James Brack iI Raleigh General Hospital Robert Dewayne James Alden Tolliver Jay Ravencliff Elmer Ray Davis Stamaford James Russell William Alan William Gabriel Laeck Raleigh Jack Donald Gillespie East Beckley Alain Carey Joyce Elaine Walter Lee Howard Hatcher General Hospital Charles Willian Kelly Kenneth Kent Ronnie Lee Alfred Lee Tincher MacArthur Eldon McVeigh’ King Bero Ave Eldon McVeigh Jdr

Local People Attend Weddings and Visits Across Town

Social notes recount Miss Mary Gaston Caperton of Parkersburg hosting family visitors at Sweet Springs. Second Lt. Gene M. Phillips served as best man at the McAdon-Ellison nuptials in Sophia. Various Beckley residents travel, visit relatives, and assist at ceremonies while others report illnesses and hospital stays in the area.

Benefit Bridge Party Plans by St Anne's Guild

St Anne s Guild of St Stephen s plans a benefit bridge party for Wednesday April 16 in the recreation room of the Greenbrier Dairy Products Building. Mrs Alex George chairs preparations and each member sells tickets. Nominating committee includes Mrs O Worth May Mrs French Lively and Mrs Thomas Turner. Refreshments served to 14 members.

St. Anne’s Guild St Stephen Episcopal Church Lilly St Mose Ramesh 5. S. Ramesh Greenbrier Dairy Products Alex George O. Worth May French Lively Thomas Turner

Rose Ella Stover Repeats Vows with E C Meadows Jr

Rose Ella Stover and E C Meadows Jr exchange wedding vows in a Harper living room ceremony at 9 o clock. The bride wears pink nylon tulle and receives a white orchid shower. Attendants include Jamies M Kaye as matron of honor and David Bouldin as best man. The couple planned a Greenbrier trip and will reside in Harper.

Rose Ella Harper Stover E. Carl Meadows Jr W. Jones Harper French J. Harper E. Carl Meadows Affinity Forrest Green Magnolia N. A. Thompson Wiss Ann Patton John William Totten James M. Kaye New York Jamies M. Kaye David Bouldin Henry Herring Ted George Sue Reed Greenbriers Meadows Marshall College Beckley College Raleigh County Board of Education Eccles Junior High School Bowling Green University Law School West Virginia University Beckley The Elks Club

Local Residents Bulletin Of Visits And Illnesses

Airs Tommy E Jones returned home after a two week vacation in St Petersburg Florida visiting Mr and Mrs W L Hardman. She was accompanied by her aunt Mrs A J Lowe and her son Ted Lowe of Amonate Virginia. Sandra Kay Walls is confined to Harper Road home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs W M Kessel by chickenpox. Oliver Blake of Charleston spent Sunday with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs L H Williams Reservoir Road.

Tommy E. Jones Hargrove St St. Petersburg Fla W. L. Hardman A. J. Lowe Ted Lowe Amoniate Sandra Kay Walls Harper Road W. M. Kessel Oliver Blake Charleston L. H. Williams Reservoir Road

Beckley Moose Chapter Cancels Meeting Tonight

Beckley Chapter of the Women of the Moose cancels the 7:35 PM gathering to avoid clashing with the Beckley Lions Club Style Show. Senior regent Mrs. Perfecto Dacal bids announced.

Beckley Women of the Moose Beckley Lions Club Perfecto Dacal

Nancy McMillan Named May Court Maid at Madison College

Miss Nancy McMillan of Beckley is selected as a maid for the May Court at Madison College Harrisonburg Virginia. She will participate in May Day activities on the campus May 10.

Raleigh Register Beckley W. Va Nancy McMillan Madison Madison College Harrisonburg

Birth announced for Bluefield couple's son Harry James Jr

Mr and Mrs Harry James Houtz of Bluefield announce the birth of their son Harry James Jr at the Bluefield Sanitarium on March 23. He weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces. The parents are former Beckley residents, and the mother is the former Miss Alice Walker.

Harry James Houtz Bluefield Harry James Jr Bluefield Sanitarium Beckley Alice Walker

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Miss Marjorie Evelyn Bragg S/Sgt Lance Buford Buttrik Earl Hacher Reginald Udv Business College Brunswick United States Air Force Boiling Field Washington, D. C Camp Stoneman Calif Mes, Lance Buford Butterick Willie. E McGehee Rites Denier S. Fayette St Vjadengicelle, Wezz Amine Raleigh County Bankel Dorothy Amick Mary Gaston Caperton Parkersburg Ab Fork Sweet Springs Gaston Caperton Jr E. A. Fellers Dollie Price Caperton Gene M. Phillips Wright-Potter Air Field Dayton C. A. Phillips Phillips Sophiaia Methodist Church W. A. Burke Bloomington Peterstown L. D. Roe South Kanal I. D. Bevasher Jack Mc Fairview Apartments Collam Ronny Fair Oaksview Ave Teathering J. M. Wilson Edward Cheely Kenbridge Valer Pel Eeupe Sean L. V. Fuller Lawrence Lewisburg H. R. Brown North Kanawha Walter M. Duncan Freeman St Wilbur Bays Springdale Ave W. Or. Herndon Eunice Herndon Oak Hill Peckley O. A. Phillips James. W. Perry Oaki Hill Oakland West Virginia Woman's Society of Christian Service Perry Harriett Neely Ruby Ja! Farley Mason St Farley Lloyd Coward Washington Irl H. Fink Edgewood Drive Beckley Hospital Nationaly Khown Johnstown Rd Crose Pinecrest EAM Pet Rose Ella Stover E.C. Meadows VOGUE Laasie Jr Lassie Salta Knit Leeds Nobility Jr Gotham, Bardley Beceley Westwood H. Holliday Rayon
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