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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1935

Page

3

Birthday Party for Norma Jean Hodge on Edgewood Drive

Mrs. Roy F. Hodge hosted a ninth birthday party for Norma Jean Hodge at her Edgewood Drive home. Green and yellow decor set the festive tone with Easter favors and gifts for the guest of honor. Prizes were awarded to Ruth Underwood, Paul O'Dell, Sammy Paris, and Margaret Sue Allen for games and contests.

Roy F. Hodge Edgewood Drive Norma Jean Hodge Ruth Underwood Paul O'Dell Sammy Paris Margaret Sue Allen Catherine Lee Adkins Betty Wanda Light Eleanor Webb Juanita Lewis Nancy Kay Williams Ray Hawley David Beavers Alfred Lovitz Bobby Hodge Jackie Williams Johnny Bill Totten Everett Nugen, Jr William Lawrence Kidd Hodge

L Monar club formed by younger Syrians

Beckley residents formed the L Monar club with thirty charter members led by president Mitchell C. Doumany. Officers include Fred Michael as vice president Ted George as secretary and Felix Farris as treasurer. Committees named for publicity entertainment membership. The group aims to foster better understanding among members and plans social and athletic activities and installation ceremonies.

Beckley George D. George, Jr L'Monar Club Beckiey Mitchell C. Doumany Fred Michael Ted George Felix Farris John Michael Matthew Corey Alex George Saul Ammar Romeo Ramey Fred Bsharrah George Rahal Cleo Corey Tom Thabet L’monar Club

Surprise Shower For Mrs. Mack Phlegar

A post nuptial courtesy shower for Mrs. Mack Phlegar was hosted at the home of Mrs. J. A. Bird on Maple Avenue with Mrs. Bird and Miss Lucille Miller assisting. Guests included numerous local ladies and the rooms were dressed for Easter as gifts were displayed and refreshments served.

J. A. Bird Maple Avenue Mack Phlegar J. F. Cifaretta S. S. Miller Frank Hazlett W. R. Perry E. G. Webb D. D. Casey Ova Miller Sallie Wenger R. L. Sadler Maude Miller W. E

Garden chrysanthemums guide and social notes

Garden chrysanthemums may be obtained from the nursery and should be planted in enriched soil with well decayed manure. Pinching and stopping growth after a few leaf pairs is advised. The column also lists numerous social visits and Easter plans among Beckley residents and visitors from neighboring towns and states.

France and Russia set mutual aid accord to start soon

An AP report from Paris says France and Russia plan to initial a mutual aid accord as early as tomorrow pending ministerial council approval. Talks in Geneva between Laval and Maxim Litvinoff reportedly smoothed rough edges of the agreement, allowing rapid action without Laval's Moscow visit.

Paris Pierre Laval Moscow Geneva Laval Maxim Litvinoff

Notable Social Figures Listed in Local Group

Snuffer, Mrs. Chick Ratliff, Mrs. R. H. Hays, Miss Louise Zanella, Miss Miller and Mrs. Bird are named among attendees at a recent community gathering, reflecting active involvement of local women in civic or social clubs.

Mrs Shultz Hosts Surprise Ninth Birthday Party

Mrs J S Shultz entertained Tuesday evening at her North Oakwood avenue home with a surprise birthday celebration for Jack Shultz who turned nine. Guests enjoyed games from five to seven o clock and a refreshment course followed. Mrs G H Shultz assisted.

J. S. Shultz North Oakwood Avenue Jack Shultz Almeda Karnes Ruth Hughes Justine Hale Leota Kuhn Mildred Aaron Jean Jewel Jumbo Nora Ogg Georgia Brown Mae Meadows Arlene Lilly Fay Meadows Beulah Mary Haydon Betty Corey Rosalie Kingery Eleanor Merrick Junior Corey Martha Mary Shultz Betty Jane Buddy Shultz Shultz G. H. Shultz

Mrs Catlett Hosts Missionary Group Meeting

Mrs Catlett and Miss Bazelle Feazelle hosted the Young Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian church group No. 1. Easter flower decor and festive refreshments highlighted the evening with devotional led by Mrs Cavendish and Mrs Noel. Mrs Yago received a special prize Among attendees were Mrs Parker president and numerous members and guests.

Young Women’s Missionary Society First Christian Church Cc. S. Cavendi P. J. Catlett Bazelle Feazelle Cavendish M. F. Noel E. W. Huddleston A. L. Honaker Josephine Harshbarger C. H. Felter John Yago Catlett Feazelle George D. Parker Edith Robertson Alma Richardson Aline Wright Billie Huddleston Gertrude Betty Jane Catlett A. W. Williams John W. Yago

Degree Of Honor Lodge Hosts Pot Luck Supper

The Degree of Honor Lodge will entertain this evening at the Moose Hall with a pot luck supper. Supper will be served at six thirty and the public is invited to attend.

Degree of Honor Lodge Moose Hall

Mrs William Stuart Family to Spend Easter Here

Personal notice: Mrs William Stuart and children Charles and Betty, and Miss Eileen Koehler, of Buffalo New York, will arrive here Friday by motor to spend Easter in the home.

A. Gordon Stuart Mabel Rowan Logan C. W. Hogg E. H. Adsit Mary Louise W. W. Goldsmith Larchmont N. Y C. H. Wilmoth Glen Jean Beckley J. P. Nowlin Lynchburg Greenwood H. Nowlin F. M. Lee Alpeca Z. A. Petty J. E. McKenzie Greenbriey County W. J. Paul Cleveland Ohio Paul Virginia E. Ogden H. A. Dickerson Riley Graham Nancy Dickerson Montgomery Harry Thompson Raleigh General Hospital C. A. Swearingen Diane H. K. Stairs Huntington O. J. Smith G. R. Hutchison L. E. Warden Paul Hutchison William Taylor Charleston Legislative Board The West Virginia Federation of Music Clubs Elwood Creasy Bluefield J. H. Davis Columbus Clyde Clarke Roanoke Hume Villa D. K. Shroyer Beckley College Buckhannon Noel Christian Morris Harvey College Barboursville E. H. Christian Lincoln Street Eugene Mankin Warren Mankin Dean G. E. Hartman Cincinnati William Stuart Charles and Betty Eileen Koehler Buffalo New York

Coal City Park Opens With Roasted Pig Feast

Coal City West Virginia marks a grand park opening with a festive roast pig meal drawing a large crowd. The event follows local social news including visits from Lewis Lilly of Ellison to his daughter Mrs Ernie Cox and a birthday party for Miss Mae Lilly with many Lilly family members in attendance.

W. W. Lilly Lewis Lilly Ellison Ernie Cox Coal City Dewey Farley Frank Philpott Beckley Marvin Conner Washington D. C George Cole Jr Billie Luther Mabe

Bituminous output under year ago, NA coal report

The National Coal Association estimates U S bituminous coal production for the week ended April 13 at about 5,650,000 net tons, down from 5,880,000 tons in the same week last year, per Associated Press report from New York.

Associated Press New York The National Coal Association United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. L. Webb Ira Williams B. B. Hawley Orval Williams Raleigh County Bank C. A. Garten Gene L’ Monar Club Mrs. Mack Phlegar White Cross Pharmacy N. Kanawha Streets Vera-Rose Beauty Shoppe Over Woolworths Betty Callahan Kenneth Hughes L. B. Hughes C. W. Meador Cecil Stanley Chrysanthemums France Russia Mrs. Shultz Mrs. Catlett Coal City, W. Va Foster Undertakers Mabscott, W. VA Marina Blue Virginia Lee Bradley Siren Wwell Yund Alleghanies Lal America FORD James Jour Ford Bas Gotre Detroit Universal Credit Co Ford Finance Plan
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