D A R National Meet To Be Held In Cincinnati
Beckley Delaware Chapter three DAR members plan to attend the national DAR meeting at the Hotel Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati from April 17 to 21. War work will expand at the 52nd congress as blood plasma equipment is funded by more than 52000 in voluntary contributions. Winners of the citizenship contest will receive $100 war bonds instead of the usual trip. West Virginia state dinner set for Sunday at Hotel Finton with Mrs. W H S White to be named vice president general. The general session will be in Taft auditorium. Local attendees include Mrs Frank S Harklewood Mrs R J Burmeister and Mrs C C Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Chapter
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Hotel Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati
F. S. Harkleroad
Notice of Judicial Sale in Raleigh County West Virginia
Special Commissioner will sell at public auction on May 7 1943 at 11 A M at the Raleigh County Courthouse front door surface tracts of land on Sturgeon Creek Marsh Fork District Raleigh County WV The first tract on Nan Gunnoe and Luemma Pettry lines contains about 15 acres The second tract containing 1 acre was conveyed to Webb and Lora Webb The sale is subject to easement for a power line and is contingent on satisfying the claim and costs with a third of the price due at sale balance in 6 and 12 months with interest Title retained until payment made
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Circuit Court
Raleigh County
West Virginia
W L. Clay
R. C. Clay
Clay Brothers
James Alderman
Lottie Alderman
James Webb
Lora Webb
Court House
W. Va
Sturgeon Creek
Marsh Fork
W. V
Nan Gunnoe
W. L. Pettry
Pettry
Luemma Pettry
Sycaore
Elizabeth Pettry
County Court
Charles T. Ross
van Hunter
Buttons to the rescue in wartime fashion lore
In a lively piece the author notes buttons as a rare civilian commodity while zippers and snaps grow scarce for war. It lists homemade and readymade button options, from glass flowers to wood numbers, and urges readers to be grateful for buttons despite shortages.
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Sam
Sophia Methodist Women Have Meet
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Sophia met in the Scout Cabin with Mrs. W. S. Walters and Mrs. Harvey Davis as hostesses. Mrs. Criss Ruble led the program on There Will Always be Room for Men's Hearts for the Personality of Jesus Christ, with songs, scripture and a prayer. Refreshments followed for twenty-two members and guests. Next meeting set for April 28 at Mrs. L. A. Palmer's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service of
Sophia
W. S. Walters
Harvey Davis
Hobby Show Set Today by Beckley Woman's Club
The Home and Garden department sponsors a hobby show this afternoon at 3 o clock in the club house open to all members. A musical program by the Woodrow Wilson High School Glee Club directed by Glenn Sallack is planned. The event closes the department's 1942 43 season.
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Beckley Woman's Club
Woodrow Wilson High School Glee Club
Glenn Sallack
Sorority Holds Model Meeting At Carter Home
Members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority gathered at Miss Margaret Alice Carter's home at 7 30 yesterday evening for a model meeting. Miss Evelyn Stover spoke on the sorority history and traditions after the business session. Guests included Misses Helen Bolt Bridget Rose Mary Alderson Linda Tinnon Mrs Kathleen Hoffman and Mrs Vernon Rowe. Members present were Misses Julias de Venny Nellie Landreth Evelyn Stover Evelyn Mae Mui Mrs Samuel Roberts Mrs Harry McCreery and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Ph
Margaret Alice Carter
Evelyn Stover
Helen Bolt
Bridget Rose
Mary Alderson
Linda Tinnon
Kathleen Hoffman
Vernon Rowe
Julias de Venny
Nellie Landreth
Evelyn Mae Mui
Samuel Roberts
Harry McCreery
Other Permanents $250 Complete Guarantee and Hair Style
A marketing line advertising a complete guarantee for permanent waves priced at $250 and including a hair styling service. The brief notes a fixed price and full assurance on the service Quality is implied but not detailed. The item reads like a newspaper advertisement for salon offerings.
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Marguerite
Main St
Navy Ensign Foard Leaves Town After Leave Visit
Ensign James E. Foard of the United States Navy departed Tuesday after a brief leave spent with his parents Rev and Mrs W H Foard of Johns town road. He visits his sisters Mrs D S Hunt Jr and Mrs C B Yearout of Wilmington NC before returning to his base. Geant Coleman is a grandson of Dr J E Coleman and the late Mrs Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Foard
United States Navy
W. H. Foard
Johnstown Road
D. S. Hunt, Jr
C. B. Yearout
Wilmington
North Carolina
Geant Coleman Is
Dr. J. E. Coleman
Mrs. Coleman
Miss Jo Ann Lewis to Visit Bluefield Guest of Miss Foresman
Miss Jo Ann Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Lewis of South Kanawha street will spend the weekend in Bluefield as the guest of Miss Anna Mae Foresman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Lewis
Tom Lewis
South Kanawha Street
Bluefield
Anna Mae Foresman
Miss Ann Torrico Visits Virginia Friends
Miss Ann Torrico returned home yesterday after visiting Mr and Mrs Dido Pietrantozzi and George Torrico of Portsmouth Virginia and Mr and Mrs Tony Vera of Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Torrico
Dido Pietrantozzi
George Torrico
Portsmouth
Virginia
Tony Vera
Norfolk
Mrs John Marcum Ill At Home On South Kanawha Street
Mrs John Marcum is reported ill at her residence on South Kanawha Street with neighbors noting her condition as the town awaits further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marcum
South Kanawha _ street
Miss Helen Black Visits Charleston on Business
A business visitor, Miss Helen Black, arrived in Charleston today to conduct meetings and advance local commerce. She plans layoffs and deals pending in regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Black
Charleston
Mrs Lawson Hosts Charleston Guests and Fort Dix Veteran
Mrs C A Lawson of South Oakwood Avenue entertained this week her daughter Mrs Coleman Cook and her husband Mr Cook and family from Charleston. Also visiting was her grandson Technical Sergeant Charles Donald Coleman formerly of Fayetteville now stationed at Farmingdale Long Island New York and Mrs Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Lawson
South Oakwood Avenue
Coleman Cook
Third Class Aviation Machinist on furlough with family
Third Class Aviation Machinist Lewis Weidensal stationed in Florida spends a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs J E Widensall of Wilkes Street. Mrs Margaret Neal who had her tonsils removed is recovering in Raleigh General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Weidensal
Florida
J. E. Widensall
Wilkes Street
Margaret Neal
Raleigh General Hospital
Miss Janice Hill Returns Home to Montgomery
Miss Janice Hill returns to Montgomery after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hill in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Hill
Montgomery
F. E. Hill
Beckley
Basham Returns to Camp Blanding After Furlough
Clarence Basham has returned to Camp Blanding Florida after spending a furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs S E Basham of Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Basham
Camp Blanding
Florida
Mrs
S. E. Basham
Beckley
Cap Tonney and Light families visit Mt Hope couple
Mr and Mrs Cap Tonney of Mt Hope are spending the week with Mr and Mrs N E Light at their Valley Drive home.
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Mrs
Cap Tonney
Mt. Hope
N. E. Light
Valley Drive
Charleston man visits Sophia family during leave
Billy Snyder of Charleston visits his wife and child in Sophia while on leave from his station as Chief Signalman-H-Peter, stationed at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Snyder
Charleston
Sophia
Peterson
Boston
Ameagle
West Virginia
Aspirin Ad Claims St Joseph Top Safety and Price
An advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the fastest pure aspirin, the world’s largest seller at 10¢, with a claim that none is safer and urging demand for St Joseph Aspirin.
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St. Joseph
Latin American Program Is Held
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Methodist Temple met to present Our Latin American Neighbors. Readings included Gabriela Mistral's The Thistle and a Song of Appre ciation. Members from Brazil Cuba Chile and Argentina led discussions on leadership, the good neighbor policy and world peace. Refreshments for 15 members and Dr. Glen L Stewart followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Temple
Glen Stewart
H. AV. Sloan
Peru
Stewart
God
Dana Conner
Men of God
R. A. Boyd
P. QO. Malone
R. A. Shackleford
George Johnson
Gabriela Mistral
Chile
Sloan
Conner
R. P Whittaker
Western Hemisphere
Latin America
Brazil
Senora Pansy Riffe
Cuba
Senora Jean Wood
Senorita Jean Porter
Argentina
Senora Sloan
Glen L. Stewart
Senor
McClung
Agnes Givens
Pansy Riffe
D. W Adkinson
Wayne Anderson
Mary Hill
Patra Webb Weds Forest Cook in Pine Knob Church
Mr and Mrs Soder Webb announce the marriage of their daughter Patra Webb to Forest Cook, son of Mr and Mrs Jake Cook, of Pine Knob. The ceremony was held at 4 30 pm on Wednesday April 14 at Naoma Church with Rev F P Cook officiating. The bride wore a blue street length dress.
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Soder Webb
Pine Knob
Patra Webb
Forest Cook
Jake Cook
Church of Naoma
F. P. Cook
Red Cross To Get $5 Prize For Scout Cookie Sale
The local Red Cross chapter will be presented today at 4 o clock with 5 dollars, part of the prize money awarded to Girl Scout troop 14 of St. Stephens Episcopal church for the recent cookie sale. The ceremony opens with the hymn To Scouting, as Miss Virginia Sue Crawford accepts the money from Miss Jean Fugitt, troop president. Mrs. J. E. McKenzie, scouting commissioner, will be present. The Friendship Circle and the song Taps will close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Virginia Sue Crawford
Jean Fugitt
J. E. McKenzie
Friendship Circle
Young Love Basque Jumper Pattern No. 8377 Ad
Pattern No 8377 offers a basque style jumper with contrasting weskit effects on front and back. Available in sizes 11 through 19, details include yardage for 244 yards of 39 inch material, ric rac, guimpe and contrasting bodices, and a 15 cent price plus 1 cent postage to The Raleigh Register Pattern Service.
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Raleigh Register
7Th Avenue
New Toronn
Boy Girl Scouts honored at party
Miss Thelma Taylor entertained the Glen Morgan Boy and Girl Scouts with a party at J B Taylor home after their meeting on Wednesday evening. Games were played and refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Mamie Maddy Ella Mae Whittey Chris tini Seco Kitty Seco Helen Kirk Janie Marczinko Elizabeth Ann Bartlett Emma Marczinko Evelyn Fritz Virginia Lee Noel Jo Ann Pond Patty Dilly Janice Dilly Etheline Pate Dorothy Carroll Rice Richard Gregory Don Lilly Junior Slade Eddie Collier John Pate David Rice Bobby Pond Billy Clyde Noel and Billy Toad Noel.
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Thelma Taylor
Glen Morgan
J. B. Taylor
Mamie Maddy
Ella Mae Whittey
Christini Seco
Kitty Seco
Helen Kirk
Janie Marczinko
Elizabeth Ann Bartlett
Emma Marczinko
Evelyn Fritz
Virginia Lee Noel
Jo Ann Pond
Patty Dilly
Janice Dilly
Etheline Pate
Dorothy Carroll Rice
Richard Gregory
Don Lilly
Junior Slade
Eddie Collier
John Pate
David Rice
Bobby Pond
Billy Clyde Noel
Billy Toad Noel
Pine Knob Couple Wed In April Ceremony
Miss Ruby Chambers of Pine Knob married Ash Hendricks of Pine Knob at 9 p.m. Wednesday April 14 in the Naoma church. The Rev. F. P. Cook officiated. The bride wore a street length dress of old gold.
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Ruby Chambers
Pine Knob
Ash Hendricks
Ike Hendricks
Naoma Church
F. P. Cook
Griffiths announce Mullens birth of Nancy Allen
Mr and Mrs J Howard Griffith of Mullens announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Allen weighing six and a half pounds on March 25 at Wylie hospital Mullens The Griffiths are former Beckley residents.
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J. Howard Griffith
Mullens
Nancy Allen
Wylie Hospital
Griffith
Beckley
Ways to Re-Make Old Garments into New Fashions
Fashion magazine issue titled Fashion features an enlarged spring pattern book with 98 new patterns and 52 pages. Priced at 25 cents, it presents sewing guidance and ideas for transforming old garments into fresh styles.
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D.A.R. National Meet
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Dorothy Roe
A.P. Fashion! Folstor
John Frederics
Sophia Methodist
Jet Mar Beauty Shop
Feather
Gocaal
America
National Optical Stores Co
Neville St
Bobby
You
Purity Maid
Christian Service
Jane Vaughan
V. L. Vaughan
Fairview
Naval Training School
Hunter College
New York
W.A.V.E.S
Mark Twain High School
Concorde College
F. Cook
Naoma
Red Cross
Lasca
Serip
Foster Hardware
Fede
HUB
Bargain Basement
Coats
Heber Street
Betty's
General Store
E. Beckley
Lydia Pinkham
Pinkham
Redfern
Betty Rose
Bonny Junior
Georges
Fownes
Dickeys
Tweedie
Connie
Paris
Geopces
Oak Hill
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