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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1943

Page

9

Bundy Bride of Captain Eller in Bristol Tennessee

Eunice Jean Bundy of Minden marries Captain Joseph J. Eller of the U S Army Medical Corps at the State Street Methodist Church parsonage in Bristol Tennessee. The ceremony at 3 pm April 13 was read by Dr Stewart French.

Waller E. Bundy Minden Eunice Jean Bundy Joseph Johnson Eller United States Army Medical Corps Camp Tyson Tennessee Eller K. L. Eller Warrensville North Carolina State Street Methodist Church Bristol Stewart French G. C. Bundy Abington Virginia Arthur Morrison Eljer Oak Hill High School West Virginia University Mercy Hospital Washington, D.C Kings Mountain Hospital Emory and Henry College Emory Emory University Atlanta Georgia Camp Tyson Walter E. Bundy Captain Eller

Mrs. Roy Keesee Leads Program

The Purity Hill Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mrs. John Cormack with Mrs. Roy Keesee presiding as president. G. Elwood Anderson led devotions, and the group voted to send Mrs. Keesee to the annual society meeting in Fairmont on April 27 28 and 29. Jack Cormack joined as a new member. next meeting is planned for May at Mrs. E. H. Campbell's home.

Purity Hill Woman's Society of Christian Service John Cormack Roy Keesee G. Elwood Anderson Keesee Woman's Society Fairmont Jack Cormack E. H. Campbell

Local social notes reflect hospital visits and travel

Mrs. Frank Harkleroad and two past regents depart for Cincinnati to attend the 52nd DAR congress at Netherland Plaza. Hospital cases include Joan Cooper and Stacy Stover receiving care at Raleigh General and Johns Hopkins for surgery and arthritis. Various residents visit kin, move, or travel between Beckley, Glen White, Detroit, and Zanesville with minor health and employment updates.

Frank §. Harkleroad James Allen Daughters of the American Revolution C. C. Sanders R. J. Burmeister Cincinnati Ohio Netherland Plaza Hotel

Military personnel visit Beckley area families

The report lists multiple service members and their relatives visiting home or spending furloughs. Individuals include Sergeant William H. Walker at Fort Douglas Utah, Aviation Cadet Wallace Brubeck at Selman Field Louisiana, Seaman M. M. Milam in Key West Florida, Private James Harry Bennett at Fort Harrison Indiana, Master Sergeant John Dunn at Fort Bragg North Carolina, Private Tracy Harrah at Camp Atterbury Indiana, and Private Ralph Robertson at Parris Island South Carolina. Also mentioned are Raymond L. Buehring attorney of Huntington, and Abbie Harrah of Grandview Road with family connections in West Virginia and Virginia.

Squire Bolton American Red Cross Leesville Louisiana MacArthur West Vir Mr. Feigs Willy Walker Lagginia West Virginia Mr. Bolton Glen William H. Walker Fort Douglas Utah James Harry Bennett Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Beckley John Dunn Fort Bragg, North Carolina Mrs J. W. Dunn Raleigh

Lester Girl Becomes Bride of Dr J L Lees

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Rose Marie Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs P V Brown of Lester to Dr J Lee Lees son of Mrs J E Lees of Grassy Meadows on January 9. The bride a Trap Hill high school and Charleston hospital school of nursing graduate. Dr Lees a Smoot high school graduate with B S from Marshall College and B S in medicine from West Virginia University and M D from Temple University. He is a Phi Chi member and is interning at Charleston General Hospital with a US Army commission as second lieutenant. The couple reside in Charleston.

Rose Marie Brown P. V. Brown Lester D. Lee Lees J. E. Lees Grassy Meadows Trap Hill High School Charleston Hospital School of Nursing Dr. Lees Smoot High School Smoot West Virginia Marshall College Huntington West Virginia University Temple University Philadelphia Pennsylvania Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Charleston General Hospital Lees United States Army Charleston

J W Tolbert Honored At Family Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Luther Tolbert hosted a dinner at their home to honor J W Tolbert on his ninetieth birthday. A large group of relatives including Paul Tolbert Carol Jessie Lee Lloyd Ger aldine Nannie Pearl and many Tolbert family members attended the celebration.

Luther Tolbert J W. Tolbert Nintieth Paul Tolbert Carol Jessie Lee Lloyd Tolbert Nannie Pearl Lewis Tolbert Geraldine Hubert Loving Jimmie Lee John Tolbert J. €. Prince Margaret Mildred Clifford Tolbert Tommy Prince Jimmy Tolbert Joyce Ann Mru Oliver Godbey I. A. Garten Ike Prince L. A. Sutphin F. H. Goode Bolt York Bilda Fitzgerald Earl Tolbert Brookie Scott Tolbert Talford Jewell Tolbert John Crawford Geneva Hylton Johny Hyton Frankie Harris Virginia Jenny Less Garten Raymond McGrady Ola Tolbert Garnett Rose Tolbert Billy ‘Tolbert Richard ‘Colbert

Red Cross Nurse Kincaid Goes to Memphis for Duty

Miss Goldie Garnette Kincaid has been commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and departed for active duty as a Red Cross nurse at Kennedy Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C Alex Kincaid of Alderson and a graduate of Alderson High School. She trained at Raleigh General Hospital where she earned her September 1942 graduation and has since served as operating room supervisor before enlistment.

Goldie Garnette Kincaid Army Nurse Corps Red Cross Kennedy Hospital Memphis Tennessee Kincaid C. Alex Kincaid Alderson Alderson High School Raleigh General Hospital Ani

Missionary Group Meets at Park Street Home

Group six of the Women’s Missionary Society of First Christian Church held its monthly gathering Friday evening at Mrs. Samuel Thomson’s Park Street home. New leader Mrs. Harry Meade replaces Mrs. Gilbert Thompson who moved to Akron with her family. Dr. Ritchie Ware led devotionals and Mrs. Albert Price reviewed chapters of Facing The Future In Africa and India’s Multitudes Need The Church. Mrs. Meade led the business session before Mrs. Thomson hosted games and refreshments for fifteen members and guests.

Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Samuel Thomson Park Street Harry Meade Gilbert Thompson

Mabscott Circle Meets at Mabscott Methodist Home

The Mabscott Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service gathered Friday at Mrs. W. H. Brown’s home with Mrs. Z. Bennett assisting. W. H. Fadeley led a devotional on Personality of Christ, followed by Christ Arose, a prayer, and song America The Beautiful. Brown presided over business. next meeting set for May 13 at Mrs. Comer’s home with Mrs. Garrison guiding devotions.

Mabscott Circle Women’s Society of Christian Service Mabscott Methodist Church W. H. Brown Z. Bennett W. H. Fadeley Christ M. B. l Light America W. H Brown

Garden Department I Gives Hobby Show at Beckley Club

The Home and Garden department of the Beckley Woman's Club sponsored a hobby show at the clubhouse on Friday afternoon. Chairman Mrs. F.E. Norris opened the event followed by a 30 minute musical program directed by Glenn Sallack featuring the Woodrow Wilson High School Glee Club. Exhibits included etchings and first editions, antique glass, a dolls table, and needlework and stamps. A discussion on weekly youth dances led to the next dance set for Friday April 30. The session closed the department’s 1942-43 season. Approximately 75 men rejected by the armed forces for psychiatric reasons were noted.

Beckley Woman's Club FE. L. Norris Glenn Sallack Woodow Wilson High School Glee Club W. E. Frank Douglas Bowers C. T. Bepler W. C. Mays Sarah Hunt Frank Clements Judy Mary Jane Graham

Lodge Will Hold Executive Meet

An executive meeting of the Degree of Honor Lodge is set for 7 30 Wednesday evening at Mrs Mack Maples 213 Crawford Street Mrs J F Houchins will assist the hostess and all officers are urged to attend.

Degree of Honor Lodge Mack Maples Crawford Street J. F. Houchins

Party Honors Phyllis Webb Phyllis Jane Webb's Crab Orchard Birthday Event

Phyllis Jane Webb of Crab Orchard was honored on her fourth birthday with a party given by her mother Mrs Harvey Webb at home. Games were played and refreshments served. Attending were D Hughes Far land Lilly Dorothy Holestin Roberta Martin Bobby Martin Edith Howell Linda Wright Carolyn Sue Wright Barbara Lilly Melba Webb and Mrs Webb.

Phyllis Jane Webb Crab Orchard Harvey Webb D. Hughes Farland Lilly Dorothy Holestin Roberta Martin Bobby Martin Edith Howell Linda Lou Wright Carolyn Sue Wright Barbara Lilly Melba Webb Mrs. Webb

Dinner Bridge To Be Given By Civic Beckley Club

A dinner bridge will be held by the Civic department of the Beckley Woman's club at 6:30 Monday evening in the Beckley hotel. Mrs Pauline Johnson will perform a violin solo, accompanied by Mrs Mildred Wood.

Civic Department Beckley Woman’s Club Beckley Hotel

Wedding Shower for Mrs Kin der Kin der

A surprise wedding shower was given for Mrs Paul Kin der, formerly Virginia Griffin of Ameagle, by her sister Mrs Cecil Sawyers with Mrs John Lipari as assistant. Attending were numerous relatives and friends including Mrs Delpha Kinder, Mrs Betty Kinder, Miss Kathryn Griffin, and Miss Connie Griffen among many others.

Paul Kinder Virginia Griffin Ameagle Cecil Sawyers John Lipari Archie Caldwell Delpha Kinder Betty Kinder Nellite Jordan Julia Titlow Emma Smith Sue Sato Mercedes Thompson Rea Wall Gladys Heller Libby Reutter Reade Fowler Francis Hodge Bessie Legg Bessie Griffith Ethel White Nellie Kinder Julia Kinder Knox Casteel Kathryn Griffin Connie Griffen Nel Jean Tetlow Jean Sawyers Gloria Sue Sawyers Virginia Ann Sawyers

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Joseph J. Eller Mrs. Roy Keesee Spode White Cross Pharmacy Beckles N. Kanawha St Joan Cooper Anice Cooper Flat Top Walter S.grant United States Navy Camp Perry Mrs. Grant Lorraine Apartments Cora May Brown Detroit Michigan Tiney Richards Glen White Blackstone College Stacy Stover Laurel Terrace Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland Arthur Jiannine Pulaski, Virginia Charles McTosh Haseen Hamlin Grant McTosh Gladys Mae Pleasant Mountains City Coal City Albert Archer Fast Beckley Zanesville, Ohio Virginia Wert Fayette County Mabel Simms Donna Marie Meadow Bridge Mabel L. Wills Sophia St. Albans Sanitarium Radford H. J. Munsey Harper Road Lillyan Tilly South Heber Street 10. C. Caldwell Greenbrier Court Charles Hodel North Kanawha Street Suffolk Kenneth Carrette Washington, D. C Valley Drive Irene Hambrick Princeton Homer A. Bennington Blair Bennington Coolridge J. B. Baker State Health Department Abbie Harrah Grandview Road White Wallace Brubeck Selman Field Monroe Mrs. W. S. Brubeck Skelton M. M. Milam Key West Florida W. A. Milam Edwight Raymond L. Buehring Tracy Harrah Camp Atterbury Ralph Robertson Parris Island South Carolina J. H. Robertson Sprague Ors THE Raleigh County Lester Girl DR. J. Lee Lees Greenbrier County J. W. Tolbert Hoover Vacuum E. F. Denner Del‘Mar Kermit C. Williams Robert Andrew Airs Williams J. R. Mann Kathryne Mann Camp Lee W. S. Gregg Quarry Street Darrell Gregg Violet Allen Mabscott Johnny Ray Lemuel Pack Daniels Frances Hope Marvin Polk Whitby Polk Etta Marie Kelfer Joe Kasuba Prosperity Lynna Ste Kasuba Katherine Inez Deaver Eccles Jackie Dale James Albert Willis Cedar Willis Elbea Linticum Belly Jean George William Martin Terry Mrs. Martin Affinity Oscar Warner Warner Hazel Marie Runyon Henry Franklin Cadle, Jr Henry F. Cadle Mer Herbert Norman McKenzie Delilah Belle McKenzie Ruth Cleo Adams Curtis Lusk Pemberton T Heir Tag McVey Hawaii Lusk Belva Marie McVey Clayton Mills James Ray Lodge LASCA E. M. Payne CO Gold Cross Shoes Ross Madeline McCormick N. C. McCormick James H. Smith Oscar Smith Kathryn First Baptist Church Karl &. Grose Phyllis Webb Mrs. Kinder Arey Laster Zewneus UWS Amo Others
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