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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1929

Page

3

Marriage at home of Rev Frank Paschal Weirwood

A simple marriage was held at Rev Frank Paschal’s home in Weirwood. Miss Mia Rose Harris of Long Branch wed Vernon V. Kelly of Long Branch after delays securing a license in Virginia, returning to Beckley then Fayetteville for the license. They will reside in Long Beach with many well wishes from friends.

Frank Paschal Weirwotal Mia Rose Harris Hey WC. Morris Long Branch Vernon V. Kelly Miss Hareris Virginia Kelly Beckley Fayetteville Long Beach Unel Mes Fadie Lively Kim Rhinchard Mary Weaver Everett SS Albans Awe. Roberts Alice Eliott Kilsythe Ira Williams Edgar Cleve Holly Edith Blake New River State Earn Williams WS. Kelly Ida, Linder Jim Dickinson Beards, Fork Bernice Small Christian Garland Williams Sand Branch J. D. Gales Beckley Sunray Frank Dickhison Mt. Carbon Ad Montgomery Goldie Spencer Hinton Mes Cindy Smith Charlie Lively Fighter Daphne Glen White Fern Tolley Sind Charlie Stroud Slab Fork Wilson Lively Peace Springs Andy Humphrey Goldie Fird Souders Willis Humphrey Gincinnali Bethel Billups Wlel Christian Lafferty Weirwood Adeline Lafferty Vernon Kelly Dans Ila Akers Edith Dake J . Williams Willie Akers Corbel Stover Clifton Dotson Lover McGraw Schiool Flora Gains Sweeneysburg W. E. Chirislnn

Local Social Notes From Glen Hedrick Area

The missionary society met at Mrs. Terry Weilses home. Refreshments were served to Mrs. J. T. Doncan, Mrs. Jatin Mussic and child, Thelin, Mrs. Stant Jilly, Mrs. Jimbob McComick, Mrs. J. H. W. Hoach, Mrs. Marlin, Mrs. Was Lily, Mrs. Wed Hedrick, Mrs. And Lilly, Mrs. Hall and the hostess Mrs. I. I. Torry. Warren Bowers visited Beckley. W. A. Fisher and Bohseolk were Beckley visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Wa. Hedrick and family returned from Kentucky and White Sulphur Springs after two weeks away. H. C. Lilly was a Beckley visitor. Mrs. Ghester Bennett Jett visited Washington. Mrsind Mrs. G. L. Parker returned from Canada Niagara Falls and Virginia. Mrs. Dunkley’s sister visited here. Mery and Mrs. Jones and family of Skelton and Mrs. Vella Lilly noted Santteling. Ras and fo Alderson.

the Missionary Society Terry Weilsesdig J.T. Doncan Jatin Mussicaml Caighter Thelin Stant Jilly Jimbob McComick Lilly Hall Torry Warren Bowers Heckley W. A. Fisher Bohseolk Beckley Wa. Hedrick Kentucky White Sulphur Spring H.C. Lilly Ghester Bennett Jett Washington G.al Parker Canada Niagara Falls Virginia Fredit Mes Dunkley Mery Skelton Vella Lilly Notte Santteling Ras Fo Alderson

Meadows and relatives visit Crab Orchard West Virginia

Residents and guests from several towns gather at various homes for visits and family events. The note lists I F Meadows and sons Warren Preston, plus many other families including Decks, Gindicets, Nicknames, and Meadors, with travelers from Anping Branch and Mintelione. Several health checks and local outings are mentioned among neighbors.

Local Residents and Visitors Attend Gatherings Across Area

A flurry of visiting friends and relatives fills the week with many guests in Belle, Resaca, Sophia, Mullens, Beckley, and Narrows. Notable names include Miss Sylvian Bailey, Miss Glida Mae Christian, and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ellison hosting family and lodge events. Barrow and health updates mention Barney Pitzer recovering from surgery in Raleigh General Hospital.

Guy Harrah Missrene Stroud Lester Stroud Belle Dillon Resaca Mister Werlacschg Charles Stuart Dewey Ellison Rebeccah Lodge Sophia Quidges W. Ow,auidivort Lele Meadows Homer Carter Soa. Meidows Squire W. J Farley Charleston Barney Pitzer Raleigh General Hospital

Weekend Lawn Party Honors Miss Tiny Sixteen Birthday

Mrs Sadie Parker and Miss Elsie Meadows entertained with a lawn party on Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Levi Waycaster. Guests included many local residents and friends who enjoyed games ice cream cake and refreshments.

Sadie Parker Elsie Meadows Ovenia Laowson Lawson Raven, Ga Have Arombefer Ireindys Princeton General Miss Tiny

Community Notes From Rhodell And Nearby Areas

Rhodell West Virginia Mrs Jimmie Butterworth spends weekend in Athens with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Wirtz Miss Ora M Farley confined to Mr and Mrs W A Hinchie Me and Mrs OL Conner retorted last week from Detroit and Canada Friends of Miss Velinsy Farley will be glad to know she is able to help after being bedbound for so long Revival meeting led by Rev Bo J Ackerman Beckley attracts large crowd We were able to have the Salvation Army with us one night last week I J White was a business visitor in Charleston last week Miss Laura Farley of Charleston visits her mother Mrs Elizabeth Parley Mrs 8 Graham was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs W A Hinchie Thursday of last week Miss Sallie Wirtz visiting relatives of Herndon last week

Sophia L. Hh. Wits Resovo Cole Howard Knuckles Coal City Road Hampton Monesy Blackburn Frank Chapman Ok Hall Lora Waddell Mes Gerson Ed Martin K.P. Ballard Mabscott Ati Phice C. F W. J. Lovell Anotier Tory C. M. Snyder Elsie and Edwin Smith Crab Orchard Wis Ethel Smith D. M. Jessup Tim Deks Jimmie Butterworth Athens Ben Wirtz Ora M. Farley W. A. Hinchie OL. Conner Detroit Canada Velinsy Farley Bo J. Ackerman Beckley I. J. Whi Charleston Lauri Farley Elizebeth Parley Graham Sallie Wirtz Herndon W.E. Lawton Main Street Stancla OF Company No. PL Rhinehart Springfeld Tenn J. M. Counts Oo IL Meador Copay Willliamson Sinh HL Vo Gast Beckley Hospital Alm. Palleson Coal River Patteson Opal Groves Hasntington JM. Clark Virginia Craver T. H.ilicks New York J. P. Phillips Phillip Mes. Smitty Akron Alderson Lo C. Simpson van Buren Bay Punkirk N. Y Simpson J. M. Lambie H.W Narinien Nw River Hotel A. Rotursky

Local Notes From Princewick and Surrounding Areas

Princewick resident Miss Maxine Graham of Matoak is visiting relatives in Princewick. Mrs. Galent Ennes visits relatives in Princeton and Bristol Tennessee. Grandna Hunter shows improvement after weeks of illness. Mack Sweeney spent part of the week visiting relatives. Miss Mary Smith of Oakvale visits Mr. and Mrs. Corby Fulcher. Basil Lilly of Mullens was in town Wednesday. Lola Wood, a student at New Hiver State in Montgomery, visited her parents for the weekend. A solar party including Ben Meadows and sons Oakey and Gallen left for Georgia for a two week vacation. Mrs. Leonard Tarris visited friends in Lidybrook. Oakey Meadows and wife recently welcomed a fine baby girl christened Lamnona Jean.

Maxine Graham Matoak Princewick Galent Ennes Princeton Bristol Tenn Grandna Hunter Mack Sweeney Mary Smith Oakvale Myr Corby Fulcher Basil Lilly Mullens Lola Wood New Hiver State School Montfomery Ben Meadows and Sons Oakey and Gallen South Georgia Leonard Tarris Lidybrook Bort Oakey Meadows

Community Trenic Marks W V Sunday School Gathering

East Beckley West Virginia hosts a community grove gathering of Sunday schools from Pemberton Glen Morgan Colen Hedrick and East Beckley. Rev Z D Holbrook leads a day of games music and a basket meal inviting all residents to attend and share in the fellowship. Birthday party for Jane Dee Banister at her mother Mrs Earl Banister home features pink and white decorations and mint favors.

Trenic Witterent Z. D. Holbrook Worley Head Pemberton Glen Morgan Colen Hedrick East Bedley Earl Banister Jane Dee Alma Fern Palmer Mary McGee Mildledd Meee Enola Astley Mary Milchay Kine Mary Peltis Elizabeth Snyder Dolores Jacksen Af Rateieh Tsaw Darling Af Beek Aum Muasuritve Glen White

Circle members raise funds with readings and meals at church

At the Wheistian church a group conducted a monthly circle meeting. Members contributed one dollar with poetry, a program of readings and songs followed by a three course menu. Dozens of names were listed among attendees and guests. Several residents traveled for visits or work, including trips to Charleston, Princeton, Washington DC, Baltimore, and Detroit.

Herman Gwinn Zion Lilly M. L. Rice M Ad Beaver W. J. Snyder J. W. Harvey John Malehay Karl Bannister C. G. Jackson Clinton Gregory Aidean Treadway Clyde Grégory OP. Gregory A. Gregory Elp. Barley Faye Farley

West Virginia social notes and obituaries brief

Mrs. Stillman Blake and daughter Mrs. Jesse Spade visited relatives in MI Hope this week. Elizabeth Potterns returned to Beckley after visiting cousin Mrs. Henry Cope. Mrs. Henry Dove went to Whipple for the funeral of nephew Wyatt Foster who died Sunday from lung hemorrhage. Funeral held at Oak Hill Monday conducted by Rev Kinzer. Foster family survivors include his wife and six children. Mrs. Wo. Mytes and Mrs. Wo. Hava of Scarbro visited Bowlin with Will Hornsby. Kelly Messersmith visited sister Catherine MacKenzie in Jackson. Mrs. Laley Burnett is confined at home with illness. Mrs. Ole Sweeney has returned.

Kinzer Church, of God Foster Tilermont Premenate Wear Oak Fou Wohava Scarbro Will Hornsby Bowlin Kelly Messersmith Catherine MacKenzie Jackson Tom Laily Burnett Ole Sweeney

Local Folks Visit Relatives and Seek Family News

A jumble of names and places shows residents visiting relatives and traveling. Beckwith Myles and family greet his brother Thursday afternoon at Oak Hill hospital. Several families plan moves, vacations, or medical trips to Greenbrier and Montgomery.

Singer Changes Manager at Mt Hope Sews

Mt Hope West Virginia reports Charlie Sieet of Huntington arriving to manage the Singer Sewing Machine Co. He is accompanied by his wife and sister-in-law Miss New Castle. Also local business notes include W E Lawton selling a Main Street filling station to Stanclaft Company for future operation.

Singer Changes Charlie Sieet Huntington Cty Singer Sewing Machine Company Miss New Castle

Local visitors and staffing updates noted in Wax district

Lester Williams of Wax and CG AL Cook of MacAlpin visited the town yesterday. Miss Rosie Smith of Athens stayed with Mrs. Barry Wyatt and will teach at Jade School this term. John Birch cut his foot while remodeling but returned to work. Thelma Acord is relieving Mrs. Smith as manager of the local telephone exchange. Frank Gautier spends Sunday at home from Coal Wood duties.

Lleve Williams Wax Rosie Smith Athens Barry Wyatt Miss Smith AL Cook MacAlpin John Birch We 'T. Sinsith Frithly Virginia Thelma Acord

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