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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1936

Page

8

Women to increase political activity in coming campaigns

Mrs. He Ames, treasurer of the Raleigh County Young Democratic club and a New Deal supporter, predicts more women will vote and engage in campaign activities. She says women now think for themselves, will seek office, and gain equality in political life, citing Frances Perkins as an example.

HE. Ames Raleigh County Young Democratic Club Ames Roosevelt Lawbor Frances Perkins West Virginia R. V. Martin Beckley Young Democrat Club

Birth of Roy Rousey Reported at Raleigh General

Mr and Mrs J R Catron and Dennis Palmer spent the weekend in Bluefield. Mrs 8 H Wood of Jean Parker announced the birth of a son Roy Rousey at Raleigh General hospital on August 5 with photos to prove. The notice includes many local families attending events and travel details.

Elmer Hutchinson L. F. Pennington Eleanor Durham W. J. Peters T. G. Peters Ohio Wheeling Moundsville Point Pleasant Bridgeport Sam Peters Elsie ‘Loftin F. V. Allen Nallen W. E. Palmer Allen Methodist Church Frankie Corley Virginia Beach C. G. Jackson Raleigh General Hospital R. L. Slack John Peters Grafton J. L. Slack J. N. Farley J. B Corley George Higgins Charleston Eleanor Sanger Oak Hill Deloris Jackson Anna Evans J. R. Catron Dennis Palmer Bluefield H. Wood Jean Parker Ridge Avenue Roy Rousey

Methodist Temple Circle Hosts Meeting On Oakwood Avenue

Mrs Virgie McGinnis hosted Circle No 1 of the Methodist Temple with leader Mrs G T Sigler Thursday at her Oakwood avenue home Plans for a picnic at the next meeting date were made Refreshments were served to a long list of members and guests from Bristol Point Pleasant and local households.

Virgie McGinnis Circle No. 1 Methodist Temple G. T. Sigler Oakwood Avenue McGinnis C. E. Kinzer R. A. Thetford Bristol, Tenn Betty Campbell W. B. Fisher C. W. Broughman J. Lares J. B. Ashley George W. Bright J. W. Watts Hubert Poore A. K. Minter L. E. Cox F. K. Hamilin Mae McDowell H. G. Burman Sarah

Mothers Circle Meets at First Baptist Church

No. 5 of the First Baptist church held a Thursday meeting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Fitzgerald. Mrs. J. M. Hayes led the program on Mothers Duty Toward her Children with assistance from Miss Clara Daugherty and Mrs. A. R. Eckles. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. J. C. Bailey, Mrs. Ed Cook, and visitors from Marion, Ohio.

First Baptist Church J. C. Bailey Leader T. J. Fitzgerald Oakwood Avenue J. M. Hayes Clara Daugherty A. R. Eckles Ed Cook Fitzgerald

Athens guests bid farewell at party for Lucille Alvis

Miss Lucille Alvis of Athens honored as guests Mrs. A S Thompson and others hosted a farewell party with games and a refreshment course for a long list of attendees. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J A Alvis of Fireco on Saturday July 26 at Beckley hospital.

Lucille Alvis Athens A. S. Thompson C. C. Bostick Wilbur Wood Evelyn Hurtt Alvis Versie Woods Lacie Woods Ella Ellison Irene Stover Mary Daniels Esther Daniels Patty Holliday Margie Thompson Sarah Lee Thompson Elizabeth Warden Katharine Warden Alta McKinney Norma Warden Evelyn Shurtt Pansy Shuck Ralph Shuck Roy Shuck Floraine Walker Claude McKinney Th. A. McKinney Lloyd Warden Hobson Underwood Englebert Arndt John Martin Roy Hancock Bob Daniels Vernon Morrison Ronald Woods Clarence Smith Roy Walker Billy Morrison John Radford George Thompson Alfred Harper William Bostick Elmer Caldwell J. A. Alvis Fireco Beckley Hospital

Miss Foister Honored At Richmond Bridge Party

Edith Foister of Richmond was honored at a Woodlawn Terrace bridge party hosted by Mrs. G. A. Lancaster. Guests included Mrs. Ashton, Mrs. Bonner, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Mobler, Sr., Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Sayre, Mrs. Brogan, Mrs. Phipps, Mrs. Blakely, Mrs. Barksdale, Mrs. Rice, and Mrs. Lancaster.

Edith Foister Richmond Dd. C. Ashton Woodlawn Terrace G. A. Lancaster H. A. Sloan Floyd M. Sayre A. L. Brogan Platt Phipps William Blakely M. F. Barksdale T. S. Rice Lancaster

Woodrow Wilson High Band Meets Monday at 11

Glenn Sallack, director of the Woodrow Wilson High School band, has called a meeting of band members in the school building at 11 a.m. Monday.

Glenn Sallack Woodrow Wilson High School

Shirley Banks Entertained By Mrs Grigg

Miss Shirley Banks bride elect of Dwight File was honored at a Granville avenue bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs A H Grigg. Varied garden flowers decorated the home with luncheon served at one o clock and covers set for Miss Banks and eight guests including Miss Gazelle Ware and Mrs Robert Yaple.

Shirley Banks Dwight File AH. Grigg Granville Avenue Miss Banks F, L. Banks Margaret Bibb Gazelle Ware Eleanor Payne Frances File Robert Yaple

Lilly reunion draws extended families to Flat Top

Mrs J B Kelley and daughter Frances of Charleston visit the Willis family on Johnstown road. Kansas City visitors Barker and daughters join the Lilly reunion at Flat Top hosted by F A Barker’s family. Grover Trailor returns from Kentucky with Mrs L H Logan and Mr Logan. Several others, including Mrs Albert Holmes and Miss Peggy White, travel from New York and Phillipsburg for the event. bridge scores and gifts end the day.

J. B. Kelley Frances Charleston R. M. Manning Clifton Forge E. G. Willis Johnstown Road 3. C. Barker Jean Elizabeth Janick Kansas City Kansas Lilly Flat Top F. A. Barker Mr. Barker Grover Trailor Tvom Bontsville, Ky L. H. Logan Logan James Pickus New York Albert Holmes

Kalipunan Pangbansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Pilipinas Rise

Manila dispatch reports constabulary agents noting growing chapters of a new communist group named Kalipunan Pangbansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Pilipinas formed among farmers. Authorities describe the movement as spreading through rural areas with potential political impact.

Thossociized Manila Constabulary Kalipunan Pangbansa Ng Men Magbubukid Sa Pilipines

Humphreys Visit Kin in Ballard

Mr and Mrs C N Humphreys spend the weekend in Ballard hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs CG L Humphreys They are joined by Mr and Mrs Tommy Meadows and their young son Tommy Jr to visit relatives.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. E. Ames East Rainelle, W. Va F. E. Hill Richmond, Va A. E Methodist Temple Circle Church Circle Policemen’s Ball Fraternal Order of Police Mount Hope Ted MacMillion Pug Warden Raymond’s Beauty Main St Embee Studebakers Beckley Motor Co A. & M. Family Shoe Store Neville Street del- Mar Beauty Shop Leq VTS Lal Lumber Company Foister Mrs. Grigg Hey Humphreys Ballard Leon Swan Cafe W. VA Rahall Rahab’s Mendoza MOIRE Rahall’s
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