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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1936

Page

3

Shower Honors Mrs Powers At Stamford Home

A charming miscellaneous shower was hosted yesterday by Mrs Violet Barnett and Mrs W M Powers at their Stamford home to honor Mrs M M Powers. Guests enjoyed informal diversions and a refreshments course after viewing the many gifts.

Violet Barnett W. M. Powers Stamford M. M. Powers Lillian Powers Edith Mize A Harrah Emmet Ewing P. Wynn Kennedy Parker Erma Campbell Ira Amburgey Westestover Ana Reid Zebraskey

Ragland Luncheon Guests At Woodlawn Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs T R Ragland hosted a noon luncheon at their Woodlawn avenue residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs G W Lancaster Mr and Mrs Robert Miller of Gauley Bridge Mrs J Merritt Gooch Dr B B Richmond and Mrs Rich-. the gathering reflected a cordial social occasion with local acquaintances.

T. R. Ragland Woodlawn Avenue G. W. Lancaster Robert Miller Gauley Bridge J. Merritt Gooch B. B. Richmond Rich

Local Figures Named in Public Notices

The snippet lists Mond, Dr. T F Garrett and Mrs. Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. K Douglas Bowers and Ned Ragland as individuals connected to a public notice.

Methodist Circles In Thursday Meetings

Circle No 1 of the Methodist Temple met at the home of Mrs F C Givens on Woodlawn avenue with hostesses Mrs F K Hamlin and Mrs W H Hull. The gathering included a salad course for many members and a guest from Alderson. Circle No 2 met at Mrs J Frank Vaughans with devotional by Mrs R M French and an auction. Refreshment in spring colors followed. Circle No 5 hosted by Mrs C H Rutledge at Neville street featured Easter Lilly theme and two new members. Plans were made for an Easter party for children April 11 at the Temple on South Kanawha street.

Methodist Temple G. T. Sigler F. C. Givens Woodlawn Avenue F. K. Hamlin W. H. Hull A. K. Minter Betty Campbell George Williams J. Lares J. B. Ashley J. E. Watts Hubert Poore Virgin McGinnis George W. Bright R. N. Meadows Alderson Malone R. M. French FE. G. Larrick M. M. French Fannie Wheatley W. R. Wheeler J. E. Craft Herbert Stansbury C. Lake Allen Tom Lewis P. O. Malone N. S. Lilly J. Frank Vaughan E. S. Pugh McCray Ellen Nicholson Robert Winston Circle No. 5 C. H. Rutledge Neville Street H. L. Clay Rutledge W. L. Gibson D. H. Noel Jordan Williams Wriston

Mothers Day Luncheon Planned By Circle No. 6

Plans for the annual Mothers Day luncheon were announced by Circle No. 6 of the Methodist Temple at its Black Knight Country Club meeting. Hostesses Mrs. J. W. F. Beckner and Mrs. Hume Vogt led the session with leader Mrs. O. J. Smith presiding, Bible chapter shared, business discussed, and a salad course served to many listed members.

Methodist Temple Circle No. 6 Black Knight Country Club J. W. F. Beckner Hume Vogt O. J. Smith Clyde L. Brown C. C. Drewry Larry Jarrett D. C. Lynn Murray Kaney P. M. Pierson T. J. Bowling F. M. Brill Beulah Ann Graybeal C. L. George Hume Vega

Local Visitors and Illness Updates Near Gauley Bridge

Personal mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lancaster of Gauley Bridge as guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Ragland. Miss Jane Lee Deem of West Virginia University, Morgantown, came home for grandmother Ella Deem’s critical illness. Mrs. L. H. Davis, ill with flu on South Kanawha Street, is reported improving. A. Gordon Stuart and son Bobby and Miss Willia Thompson of Mount Hope were Beckley visitors yesterday. A. L. Bose of Renick was an overnight guest at Mr.

Robert Miller G. W. Lancaster Gauley Bridge T. R. Ragland Jane Lee Deem West Virginia University Morgantown Ella Deem L. H. Davis South Kanawha Street A. Gordon Stuart Bobby Willia Thompson Mount Hope Beckley A. L. Bose Renick

Edward VIII Picture Promotes Royal Event

Miss Lara Worley of Bolt underwent a serious operation yesterday at Raleigh General Hospital and is reported progressing well. Her sisters are Mrs. Calvin Sarrett and Mrs. C. C. Farmer of this city. Henry Frazer of Bluefield, Va., is in Beckley on business. Mrs. R. N. Meadows of Alderson visits the Sigler home. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Sigler host relatives from Charleston visiting Mrs. W. P. St. Clair. Mrs. C. Wetzell improves from flu. Mrs. Austin Caperton returns from Charleston. D. C. Wade shows marked improvement. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Britt and Anna Mae return from Coral Gables. K. Douglas Bowers, J. S. Edmundson, and S. A. Caperton were Charleston visitors. Mrs. E. M. Payne Jr. and infant son E. M. Payne III expected to return Sunday from White Sulphur Springs. Mr. Payne will motor there.

Garland C. Buchanan Lara Worley Bolt Raleigh General Hospital Miss Worley Calvin Sarrett C. C. Farmer Henry Frazer Bluefield Beckley R. N. Meadows Alderson G. T. Sigler J. W. St. Clair Eleanor Jim Bill Charleston Mr. St. Clair W. P. St. Clair C. Wetzell D. C. Wade E. M. Britt Anna Mae Coral Gables Florida K. Douglas Bowers J. S. Edmundson S. A. Caperton E. M. Payne White Sulphur Springs Payne

Hauptmann Seeks Stay of Execution

Hauptmann asked to join the defense attorney in seeking a stay of execution, continuing discussions from page one.

Astay Hauptmann

Lawmakers consider Hauptmann case probe demand

Fisher cites Lindbergh kidnapping in Hunterdon County and says only that county’s grand jury can indict any suspect. Crawford Jamieson, Mercer county assemblyman, will read Princeton residents’ petition for a legislative probe to assess removal or impeachment of officials. A probe had been proposed by Governor Hoffman and Prosecutor Hauck as Republicans hold control of both houses.

Fisher Hauck Hunterdon County Hunterdon Hoffman

Warneke Shuts Down Red Sox In Cubs Win

Sarasota April 2 AP Lon Warneke Chicago Cubs ace held Boston to one run as NL champion beat the Red Sox 4 1 Chicago scored in the second on Hartnett Demaree Grimm and Hack hits while Lefty Grove allowed five innings of work Boston’s run came in the first on Almada Manush and Foxx.

Sarasota, Fla Lon Warneke Chicago Cub Boston Red Sox Lefty Grove Warneke Cubs Hartnett Demaree Grimm Hack Almada Manush Foxx Chicago

Boston 100000 48 Warneke and Hartnett Welch and R Ferrell

In Boston a score of 100000 and 48 were reported with names Warneke Hartnett Welch and R Ferrell prominent in the item.

Boston Warneke Hartnett Welch R. Ferrell

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Vs. M. M. Powers Mr. and Mrs. Ragland Raleigh Fruit Market Main Methodist Circle No. 2 P. O. Malone Leader L. J. Marshall Mothis Circle Spalding Starr Sporting Goods CO Tri-State Athletic Headquarters Edward VIII England House of Commons Associated Press Watkins Heber Neville St Olafsen C. RK Woodbury’s Creams vicK’'s Soc Jergen’s Olafsen Halibut ORLIS Centaur Molynos Guar’ted Caldwell Anidon Ora-San Judith Heber St Main St E. M. Payne Co Gossard Warneke Victor Sox Remenyis School of Dancing Tonight Pak Arto Family Loaf Silverbrook Sunnyfield Kellogg NAVY Daisy Colby SONA Ann Page Tomato A&p Lge. Bot Mazda Au Coe AJAX A & P Meat Markets Bologna
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