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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1936

Page

8

Republican Women Plan a Door to Door Political Campaign

Mrs Rosalie Muller head of the Raleigh county Women's Republican club describes a year round effort after the state Republican judiciary convention. The group will mobilize voters through a study club and emphasize political economy while highlighting leaders like Mrs Frank Knox and Mrs Worthington Scranton as examples of active female political involvement.

Republican Judiciary Convention Rosalie Muller Muller Raleigh County Women’s Republican Club Walter Hallanan Icy Weiser Ritchie County Frank Knox Worthington Scranton Cora L. Ebert West Virginia Natalie Sutherland Walker Nedra Wilhelm Jones Warge G. Andrews Northcott Frank P. Knox Knox

Mona Garten to Wed Mr Galaspie Today

Mona Clarice Garten and Clarence Edwin Galaspie marry this morning at Mrs Garten's home with Dr H L Clay officiating. After the ceremony they plan a motor trip to Pittsburgh and Cleveland and will reside in Rockhaven apartments after September. Garten is connected with C L T office. Galaspie with Home Motor. both long-time Beckley residents.

Mona Clarice Garten Mr. Galaspie C. A. Garten Mona Clarice Garen Clarence Edwin Galaspie H.L. Clay Methodist Temple Pittsburgh Cleveland Ohio Rockhaven Miss Garten Beckley Dunsmore Business College Staunton Galaspie I Beckley Gulf Refining Company F. FE. Galaspie Gauley Bridge Hinton High School Capital City Commercial College Charleston Home ‘Motor Company

Mabscott Methodist Ladies Aid Elects Officers

The Ladies Aid Society of Mabscott Methodist Church elected officers at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. W. M. Gunther's home. President Mrs. James Wood, vice president Mrs. W. K. Thompson, secretary Mrs. Ernest Walker, treasurer Mrs. M. B. Light, with committees named. The group planned a 19th birthday picnic on Cranberry Hill for September 1 and adjourned with a refreshment service. The next gathering is September 17 at Mrs. Anna Allen's Harper road home.

Ladies Aid Society Mabscott Methodist Church W. M. Gunther Central Avenue James Wood W. K. Thompson Ernest Walker M. B. Light Gunther Cranberry Hill Emil Phillips Anna Allen Z. Bennett Evelyn Sampson Spencer Thompson Mason Shanks A. A. Waddell J. W. Ingram M. J. West James Woods M. 8. Light W. A. Fadeley Thelma Gunther Ida Garten Helen Braddock Phyllis Gunther Dora May Fadeley William Laird Ingram Sue Allen Carroll Fadeley Sonny Boy’ Phillips Junior Gunther Harper Road

Personal Mentions Highlight Regional Travel and Visits

Rev. H P Pullen a Pittsburgh rector and Beckley visitor travels to Williamsburg with Carl Carter. Mrs E Rodney Massie leaves for Richmond for a John Marshall hotel party. C L Heatherlin of Charleston visits Beckley for business. Garland Buchanan family heads to Glade Springs for a weekend with relatives. Beulah Farley of Narrows visits Ridge avenue. Jean Monica and Edna Bryant visit Bluefield.

H. P. Pullen Pittsburgh St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Beckley Williamsburg Carl Carter Millboro E. Rodney Massie Richmond John Marshall Hotel C.L. Heatherlin Charleston Garland C. Buchanan Glade Springs Beulah Farley Narrows C. C. Farley Ridge Avenue Jean Monica Edna Bryant Bluefield

Summer travel notes across towns and relatives

A compilation of local notices lists numerous residents traveling or visiting relatives. It notes plane and motor trips to Bowling Green Niagara Falls Cleveland Bluefield and New Orleans among others, along with visits to family, reunions, and planned returns.

Miss George Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Philadelphia Guest

Miss Beulah Sue George entertained at her parents home on Prince street with a one o clock luncheon honoring Miss Margaret Urbine of Philadelphia, guest of Miss Anna Lee Bailey of Neville street. The lower floors were decorated with flowers and the table featured pink and white sweet peas in a crystal bowl. After lunch guests enjoyed bridge and Miss Urbine received a remembrance gift.

Beulah Sue George Charles Edward George Prince Street Margaret Urbine Philadelphia Anna Lee Bailey Neville Street George Home Bridge Miss Urbine Edna Roberts Virgie Rose Glennan Bailey Catherine Cunningham William Curry Mount Hope H. C. Barnett Charles E. George Frederick C. Moore George

Social event honors Shirley Banks and Mr Dwight Ashton File

Miss Shirley Banks and Mr Dwight Ashton File to be married in a social event on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Austin Caperton hosted a formal dinner Friday at their Slab Fork home. Dîner featured Dinger at seven with floral centerpieces. Guests included Miss Banks Miss Margaret Bibb Miss Frances File Miss Eleanor Payne William Smith Banks Morton Johnson and Mr Mrs Caperton. Bridge games followed with prizes for high scores among the ladies and men.

Shirley Banks Dwight Ashton File Austin Caperton Slab Fork Dinger Miss Banks Mr.File Margaret Bibb Frances File Eleanor Payne William Smith Banks Morton Johnson

Mrs Brydon Honored With Dinner At Cranberry Home

Mrs Will Brydon of Pensylvania was honored with a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl B Short at their Cranberry home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leonard Collins and Mr and Mrs Carl B Short. Summer flowers decorated the table with a low centerpiece and a remembrance was presented to the guest of honor.

Carl B. Short Cranberry Will Brydon Pensylvania Leonard Collins Car B. Short

Twins Born at Weirwood for Mr and Mrs Britt

A boy and a girl were born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Britt at Weirwood last Friday. The boy weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and the girl 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mrs. Britt was Violet Fry before marriage.

Stesr Writerng Robert Britt Weirwood Britt Violet Fry

Thomas Princess Miss Josephine Chaplin to represent district

Miss Josephine Chaplin of Thomas W V a will represent State Senator Helmick's district as a princess at the seventh Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins on October 1 2 and 3 She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph B Chaplin and attends West Virginia University where she is a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.

Josephine Chaplin Thomas W. Va A. L. Helmick Elkins Miss Chaplin Joseph B. Chaplin W. Va. University

Two Brides And Visitor Entertained

Mrs. W. C. Nash hosted a Friday gathering honoring her daughter Mrs. K. S. Coleman of Parkersburg and Beckley brides Mrs. Kenneth Paxton and Mrs. Robert Moss French Jr. The guests attended a matinee and tea afterward with a refreshment course. Also present were Mrs. K. S. Coleman Mrs. Robert Moss French Jr. Mrs. Kenneth Paxton Mrs. Moss French Mrs. Herbert Stansbury Miss Elizabeth Ann French and Mrs. Mason French.

W. C. Nash K. 5S. Coleman Parkersburg Cuest Beckley Kenneth Paxton Robert Moss’ French, Jr

Coal City and surrounding towns note visitors and health updates

Register Staff Writer reports on visits in Beckley by Mr and Mrs Willis Meadows and others. Conservator Fred Cole handles affairs in Beckley while Nick Thompson and family vacation on Greenbrier river. Families from Whitby Pax Pax and Pax area note illnesses and recoveries at home.

Register Coal City Willis Meadows Beckley Fred Cole Lillybrook Nick Thompson Whitby Greenbrier River Thompson J. W. Peters Keith Peters Rhoidell

Baby Lowell Wayne born to Mr and Mrs Vernon Lawson

East Gulf couple Mr Vernon Lawson and Mrs Ruby Neal announce the birth of a baby boy named Lowell Wayne on August 12 weighing seven pounds. Mrs Lawson’s prior name was Ruby Neal of Mount Hope.

Vernon Lawson East Gulf Lowell Wayne Lawson Ruby Neal Mount Hope

Briton May Be Peru's First Lady

Grace Elinders de Prado, an Englishwoman, could become Peru's first lady if her husband wins the October presidential election. The couple wed in Rio with dignitaries present. Prado plans a country home, music, and sports, while Mrs. Prado brushes up on Spanish for Lima.

Associated Press Rio de Janeiro Grace Elinders de Prado Peru Benedetta Aloisi Mascila Jorge Prado Brazil William Leeds Jose Carlos de Macedo Soares Prado Sussex England Lima Pardo

Prado ties to Lincolnshire explorers in colonial links

The text notes she is an expert horsewoman and huntress honoring a Lincolnshire warrior family. Mrs Prado is the great-granddaughter of Samuel Flinders, an early Englander who colonized parts of Australia and Tasmania. It recalls how a Peruvian president exiled Flinders, leading Prado to England where he met his future wife.

Lincolnshire Prado Samuel Flinders England Australia Tasmania

Women in Business and Metropolitan Income Plan

The item notes a woman seeking businesslike future planning and asks about the Metropolitan's Income Plan for women. It mentions NCH Metros or Lite Insurance Company in connection with the plan details.

NCH Metros Fian Lite Insurance Company

Birth of Alice Louvene Ferris to Mrs Roy Lee Ferris

Mrs Roy Lee Ferris announces the birth of a daughter named Alice Louvene on August 13. Mr Ferris died shortly after at a local hospital from pneumonia complications.

Roy Lee Ferris Alice Louvene Mr. Ferris

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