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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1928

Page

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Forest Fires Ravage Hillside Areas Amid Spring Drought

Rain offered some relief but wild grass and forest fires spread across the countryside. Loyal Boy Scouts aided firefighting efforts as Browne, the state fire warden, warned danger would return if winds shift. A blaze cut communication, isolating communities and drawing crews from multiple counties to fight the flames.

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Obituary for Mrs Mary Aareth Fortner of Pemibertyn

Mrs Mary Aareth Fortner of Pemibertyn died at her daughter's home at age eleven months past. Survived by husband Mr Fortner and numerous relatives including Fortner children in Crab Orel Johnson City Longstranch Huntington Marion and Pemberton. She attended the Methodist church from sixteen and led a devout religious life.

Mary Elizaleth Fortner Pemibertyn Fortnee Fortner Crab Orel Forther Johnson City Ale Newsome Longstranch Sinnie Kelley Temp Hilly Sophiny M Anders Huntington le Ferryer Pemberton Hlevens Penberton Wassum Marion Sadie Jones Oring Virginia West Virginia

Church News From Presbyterian and Baptist and Methodist Bodies

Church notices list ministers Sundahurely and Lineweater and others for Presbyterian services with baptisms and an organ recital. First Baptist details Sunday preaching, school, young people, and meetings. Methodist schedule after April 5 1934 includes worship, Epworth League, church school, Holy Communion, and choir offering during service.

Presbyterian Church Lineweater Sundahurely Skelton Fard Ehurely Halvigh Matt Nthe Telbey Methodist Tempus A Epworth League

Local church announces evening service and revival themes

A seaside church reports a special evening service with a sermon on Theity Yombe and a study on the Resurrection meaning. Special music by the Touple Chair, and Synspise prayer services run 6 to 7 pm to attract attendees. Cars will be provided for those needing rides.

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Birst Christian Church Pastor Promotes Besiyreetion Theme

The Rev. Rilehlo Wa of Birst Christian Church will preach the morning sermon on The Besiyreetion and address the congregation in the evening. De Ware plans a follow up talk with emphasis on a special invitation and the chart’s key contexts.

Birst Christian Church Rilehlo Tao

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