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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

10

Pettry Reunion Set At The Flats With Candidate Lineup

The Pettry Reunion at The Flats is set for September 3 with Squire B. P. Pettry announcing. Invitations go to candidates including Tom Sweeney, Harley M. Kilgore for U S Senate, Harold Neff and F E Hedrick for Congress, Eu gene L. Scott and W A Thornhill Jr for state senate. The program begins 10 AM with prayers, speakers, music, and a basket lunch on grounds.

Pettry West Virginia Squire B. P. Pettry Tom Sweeney Harley M. Kilgore U. S. Senate Harold Neff FE. H. Hedrick Congress Eugene L. Scott W.A. Thornhill, Jr State Senate Jim Godby The Flats Quartet Henry L. Perry Virginia Lilly Brothers Strings Rock Creek Quartet Lilly Brothers Bee Branch Arnett Choi Golden Keys Quartet Hayes Pettry Henry Botey Dry Branch Clyde Clintor Marks Stellie Pettry Parsons Johnson Meadow Deward Jarrell Squire Pettry

Whitesville Doctor Sues State Over Stolen Car

Dr. Alfred F. Demilia of Whitesville seeks 950 damages from the state claims court, alleging parolee Edward Linville stole his car from a driveway on State Route 3, wrecking it and causing $591.65 in repairs, $100 for loss of use, and $258.95 in depreciation. he blames probation and parole for releasing Linville without bond.

Whitesville State Alfred F. Demilia West Virginia Court of Claims Boone County Department of Probation and Parole Edward Linville Linville

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Tonight in Beckley Group

A Huntington man who has benefited from Alcoholics Anonymous will address Beckley Group No. 1 at eight o clock tonight. The session, held in the Coca Cola Building on South Oakwood Avenue, invites anyone afflicted with alcoholism who wishes to overcome it to attend.

Huntington Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group No. 1 Association Coca-Cola South Oakwood Avenue

Davidson Rites Tomorrow for Mitchie Davidson

Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at Beaver Community Church for Mitchie Davidson 42 of Beaver after an extended illness. Burial will follow at Stanafore Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Nordlund officiating. The body remains at Cailee Funeral Home until the hour.

Beaver Community Mitchie Davidson Beaver Stanafore Ralph Nordlund Davidson Cailee Funeral Home

Mrs. Addie Perdue Ill with Bronchitis at Rhodell Home

Mrs. Addie Perdue of Rhodell is seriously ill with bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb of Marianna were called to her home. Her daughter Marinell Perdue, a Register carrier, was recently discharged from Raleigh General Hospital after treatment for mastoiditis.

Addie Perdue Rhodell Frank Webb Marianna

Bellaire Woman Visits Daughter At Coal City

Eva Wagner of Bellaire Ohio visits daughter in Coal City at the home of Rev. and Mrs. M F Ruben. She is accompanied by grandchildren Betty Ayres and Deloris Jones of Oak Hill who visit briefly.

V. Heaister Coal City Eva Wagner Bellaire Ohio M. F. Ruben Betty Ayres Deloris Jones Oak Hill Ruben

Police Headquarters Receives Green State Police Awnings

West Virginia State Police at Beckley unveiled new green awnings on the headquarters building. The awning displays the letters W Va State Police and replaced older ones after being installed yesterday. BEGINNER'S LUCK TRADES springs story mentions Prof R Norris Shreve Purdue University chemist visiting Colorado and striking gold traces after a panning attempt that included a local miner, J Price Briscoe, who later admits he salted the stream with his nuggets.

Beckley West Virginia State Police W. Va. State Police Trado Springs Colo Lean R. Norris Shreve Purdue University J. Price Briscoe Briscoe

Densmore Re-enlists After 24 Hour Civilian Leave

Col Ralph A. Densmore 41 ended 28 years of service by rejoining the Army as a master sergeant after a 24 hour civilian leave yesterday in Los Angeles. He had terminal leave ending yesterday and will resume duties.

Mabit-Forming Associated Press Los Angeles Ralph A. Densmore

Pentagon Bullet Still a Mystery Unsolved 1942 shot near Barnes

The Pentagon carried a still unsolved mystery of a 1942 shooting that nearly hit Maj. Gen. Gladeon Barnes in his fourth floor office. The bullet from a German nine millimeter pistol crossed five floors, and investigators could not determine whether Barnes was the target or the shot accidental. Barnes later retired and joined Edward G. Reed Manufacturing in Philadelphia.

Associated Press Washington Pentagon Army War Department Gladeon M. Barnes Ordnance Department Geeral Army Intelligence Barnes Werth Bones Edward G. Reed Manufacturing Company Philadelphia

Scott Music Store Changes Ownership

S S Ramesh has bought the Scott Music Store on Fearwood Street from Jennings Scott. The radio repair shop in the building remains under Scott supervision. Alfred Scott stays on as service department employee assisted by Benny Suptic. The store will soon become Ramey Music Store and will sell used and new records with FM radios planned later. Between 1913 and 1945 nearly 500000 U S patents were granted.

Scott Music Store Scott Music Fearwood Street S.S. Ramesh Oasis Neville Street Ramesh Jennings Scott Scott Alfred Scott Benny Suptic Ramey Music Store

FASTEETH Eases False Teeth Woes

A quirky ad style notice promotes FASTEETH powder to keep false teeth secure and odor-free. It urges readers to sprinkle the alkaline powder on plates to restore comfort and fresh breath, claiming better fit and confidence.

2 Pemberton Churches To Have Homecoming Sunday

Two Pemberton churches plan a joint homecoming next Sunday with 10 o'clock morning services led by Rev. C. D. Walker and Rev. F. E. Bragg. Sabbath school precedes the sermon by Rev. Levi Akers of Sophia Wil. A basket dinner at noon precedes a 2 p.m. revival sermon by Rev. Stellie Parsons with special singing throughout the day.

Pemberton C. D. Walker Methodist Church Bragg Whitby Baptist Church Levi Akers Sophia Stellie Parsons Fairdale Walker

Lashed-up meals dressed with simple oven prep

A readable cook note describes easy meals baked in a 325 F oven. It lists a platter with hamburger patties mashed potatoes and tomato halves topped with cheese crumbs and margarine. A technique speeds prep and suggests broiling for extra flavor with Wilsony’s B V and bread crumbs.

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