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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1936

Page

4

Boone County Backing Smith for Sixth District Seat

Boone county Democratic executive committee unanimously endorses Jon L. Smith of Beckley to succeed himself in the Sixth district. Raleigh county Young Colored Democratic association backs Roosevelt Neely Smith and Meadows for attorney general. Whipple local 6045 United Mine Workers endorses Roosevelt Neely and Via for governor.

Jon L. Smith Beckley Democratic Executive Committee Boone County Boone Committee Smith Joe L. Smith Young Colored Democratic Association Raleigh County Roosevelt Neely Clarence W. Meadows Whipple Local 6045 United Mine-Workers of America T. FE. Tucker MM. M. Neely L. BR. ‘Via Huntington U. M. IV

Winding Gulf WV Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Womans Missionary Society met at Mrs C D Cary's home with Mrs Harry Cook in charge of devotions. Plans were made for a youth banquet on April 17 with committees appointed by President Mrs Shrewsbury. New drapes for the altar have been ordered and windows may be redecorated soon.

Womans Missionary Society C. D. Cary Harry Cook Shrewsbury

Key of G Minor relative of B Flat Major lesson guide

The 1927 Grove home series teaches a piano chart to play chords in G minor relative to B flat major. It instructs placing a chart at right angle over the D key, using white keys with left hand and black keys with right hand, to quickly learn three chords and accompany songs. Proficiency comes with practice and chart memorization, then move to the next lesson in B flat.

W. Boott Grove Scranton Grove Gloves Music Bimplipire United States Great Britain Europe Fiat Aajsor

Local Social Roundup Notes Illnesses and Visits

Mrs. Oscar Bowyer and many other residents are listed with illnesses and recoveries. The note covers visitors to Beckley and surrounding towns, Shakes peare play attendees from Collins High, and a string of social calls, shop visits, motor trips, and family news from Beckley, Coal City, and nearby communities. Multiple named individuals, places, and relations appear, detailing health updates and weekend activities.

Lochgelly Circle 14 Elects Mrs Amick To President

The bi annual election of Lochgelly W Va Circle 14 Auxiliary of Local 6085 A M W of A re elected Mrs FW Amick as president for a second term. The group reports progress and aided in organizing the colored ladies in town. Other notes mention moves and visits by local residents and families.

Auxliary A. M.W FW. Amick Our Town J. D. Hagen Oak Hill Lottie Candy Tamroy Lela Privettes Gilbert Knotts Grace Davis J. F. Mitchell Ware

Louise Fitzpatrick Birthday Party Brings West Raleigh Youngsters Together

In West Raleigh West Virginia Mrs James Fitzpatrick hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Louise celebrating her thirteenth birthday. Guests included Jean Underwood Anna Lee Walker Lois Lee McDaniel Cora Ann Anderson Anna Liza Thomson Wilda Martin Wanda Keaton Betty Jean Mabry Virginia Claytor Lois June Martin and others.

James Fitzpatrick Louise Jean Underwood Anna Lee Walker Lois Lee McDaniel Cora Ann Anderson Anna Liza Thomson Wilda Martin Wanda Kaaton Betty Jean Mabry Virginia Claytor Lois June Martin Carlos Francis Reese Jimmy Underwood

Illness Briefs and Visits From Blue Jay Area Families

Mrs Hart's grandmother Mrs Harrison Pack is reported improved after illness. Miss Hallie Gill, previously in Beckley hospital, returned home Tuesday improved. Mrs Will Dobbins of Shady Spring visits in the Hart home. Mr and Mrs Fred Carter and a baby of Blue Jay stayed with Basil Lilly. Frank Hart and children visited Tim Hart's parents in Blue Jay. Lillian Underwood spent weekend with uncle and aunt Earl and Mrs. Moon. Basil Lilly, John Lynch, and Tim Ransom visited R C Carter family of Blue Jay. Mrs Ward of Greenwood returned home after a week with Albert and Mrs Grimmett. Prayer Meeting was at Mrs Ellen Underwood’s home with Mrs John Meadows in charge.

Oral Massie Shady Spring Massie Holley Claytor Frances Qualls Washington, D. C Hattie Simms Voal City W. P. Parratt Henry Lilly Golden Argenbright Bobby Red Star J. C. White Eloise Redden James Brown Matoaka R. B. Holmes Donald Ray Allen John Allen Houston Gill William Gill Glen Morgan Treadway Clyde Gregory Alixrt Grimmett Turker ‘Prince Iick Guy Pennington Rutie Keaton Paul Underwood John Lynch Basil Lilly Blue Jay James Cook W. P. Parrott Coal City Walter Hart Hart Harrison Pack Hallie Gill Beckley Hospital Will Dobbins Frank Hart Fred Carter Basil Lilly R. C. Carter Ward Greenwood Albert Grimmett Ellen Underwood John Meadows Beaver

State PTA President to speak at Beckley meeting

Mrs Huth Pell Miller of Huntington, state president of the Par jent Teacher association, will be in Beckley Tuesday to address the Institute P T A meeting at 7 30 pm. All PTA groups and interested people are invited to attend and hear the state president. A musical program will be presented.

Huth Pell Miller Huntington Parjent Teacher ‘Association Beckley Institute

Mummified Horse Found In Thebes Excavation

An AP report from Cairo notes a mummified horse sealed in a coffin dating to Egypt’s eighteenth dynasty around 1500 B.C. The find, part of Thebes excavations by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, likely represents the earliest horse found in Egypt. A healthy spring bee colony is poised to harvest ample honey as blossoms bloom.

Associated Press Cairo Egypt Thebes New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum

Lemon Seeks Squires Post for Town Justice of the Peace

The Register prints Frank E. Lemon as a Democratic candidate for Town district justice of the peace. A five year town district constable, Lemon says he will not neglect duties as constable during the primary race and pledges to faithfully perform office duties if elected. Also listed are local names and a fifteenth birthday party attendance at a Davenport household. Wallace Slowenia remains in Beckley hospital after an appendectomy operation.

Register Frank E. Lemon Lemon Wallace Slowenia Beckley Hospital

Estelle Deal Honor Day Party In Wyco West Virginia

Mrs. Frank Deal hosted a daytime party for her daughter Estelle with games and a list of attendees including Lillian Davenport George Davenport Edward Worley Mildred Hall Ivan Wilcox Lester Green Irene Rhodes Louise Winkler Romaine Uypes Elvin Hypes Luther Riddle Elizabeth Rice Jackie Curtis Jimmy Riddle J R Riddle Hazel Joyce Tzetta Studer Edward Slowenia Gene Gallucio Lena Gallucio Rena Pedri and Bob Deal George Davenport later treated friends to a birthday evening with games contests and a guest list featuring E K Vie Don Neely Mildred Hall Edward Worley James Hall Ivan Wilcox Dale Green Lester Green Irene Rhodes Bobby Johnson Buddy Kester Basil Kester Boots Albert Romaine Hypes Elvin Hypes Luther Riddle James Riddle Jacqueline Deihl Anna June Robertson Kathleen Cook Estelle

Frank Deal Estelle Lillian Davenport George Davenport Edward Worley Mildred Hall Ivan Wilcox Lester Green Irene Rhodes Louise Winkler Romaine Uypes Elvin Hypes Luther Riddle Elizabeth Rice Jackie Curtis Jimmy Riddle J. R. Riddle Hazel Joyce Tzetta Studer Edward Slowenia Gene Gallucio Lena Gallucio Rena

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