Beckley Sisterhood Donates To Xmas Fund
Beckley Sisterhood of the El Temple voted to loan $10 to the Pinecrest Christ and to send packages to boys and girls in service. Ed Harvit, newly elected president, presided over the business meeting. A Holiday Festival will be held on Sunday December 17 by the Sunday school. A rummage sale is planned with Mrs Lillian Binderman as chair. The Maxwell-Keyser building arts committee heard a report and a dinner was held last Sunday. Nathan Pickus announced the next meeting date and a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Sisterhood
el Temple
Pinecrest Christ
Hannakah
Lillian Binderman
Irman
Maxwell - Keyser Building Arts
Miller Report to Navy School in New York
One year old Margaret Willer, seaman second class, has reported to the naval training school at Sampson New York for intensive instruction. She recently completed basic training and joined the WAVES after graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Miller she is employed by the C and P Phone Company as an operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Willer
First Avenue
Naval
Sampson
New York
Man “Willer
Naval School
Hunter College
The
WAVES
Fragmented claim about continents and civilization leadership
The text asserts that Australia was the last continent discovered and the final landmass of an advanced civilization, claiming it was the only continent led by a single race. The fragment is unclear and lacks verifiable details or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tralia
Pilot Fred Kitts Wins Wings at Seville Army Airfield
Flight Officer Fred Kitts, son of Mr and Mrs Kitts of Raleigh Heights, has earned silver wings after completing three flying training phases primary basic and advanced at Seville Army Airfield. His graduation reflects successful Army Air Forces training milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Freditts
First In Series Of Concerts Will Be Presented Saturday
The Bary Ensemble will perform at 8:15 p m Saturday in Woodrow Wilson high school auditorium sponsored by the Beck ley Community Concert association. Members Gertrude Bary Lorna Wren Mary Becker and Virginia Peterson bring Europe and United States recital and ensemble experience with major stations orchestras and ensembles in New York and NBC networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bary
Woodrow Wilson High School
Gertrude Bary
Lorna Wren
Mary Becker
Virginia Peterson
Europe
United States
New York
WJZ
WEAF
WQXR
Orchestrette Classique
New York Oratorio Society
Phil Spitalny
Allgirl
NBC
Town Hall
Manhattan
Miss Peterson
New York Symphony Orchestra
Staff Sergeant Porter on 21 day furlough from Panama
Staff Sergeant Maurice Porter, serving in Panama and the Galapagos for three years, is on a 21 day furlough with his parents at 106 A Street. He will report to United States Army Hospital in Asheville for rest and a medical check up before reassignment. Also home on leave is Robert Lee Porter, seaman second class, stationed at Ice Field Green Cove Springs Florida, for 14 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Porter
Panama
Galapagos Islands
J. Lee Porter
United States Army Hospital
Ashville
North Carolina
Robert Lee Porter
Naval Auxiliary Corps
Ice Field
Green Cove Springs
Florida
Lucy Rhodes
O. A. Rhodes
Temple Street
Rhodes
Sun Oil Company
Chester
Pennsylvania
Ruel Acord
A. L. Acord
Kingston
Little Creek
Virginia
Raine R. Hicks
M. F. Hoff
Liefani
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Raleigh to have 22 registered Girl Scout troops
Raleigh county will host 22 registered Girl Scout troops with ten new leaders and assistants reported at the council meeting held in the Raleigh County Bank. New leaders include Mrs. Broaddus Birch Wolf Lashney Wess Patterson Alderson Clemens Dickson and Posey Pettry. The Glen Morgan troop led by Mrs. Pond and Bartlett will air a 15 minute WJLS program Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
C. C. Sanders
Girl Scout Council
Richard Price
Joe Thompson
Fayette County
Donated Book Boosts Raleigh County Library Collection
Donor Dr. T. A. Bendrat presents Near Electro Magnetic Theory of Nerve Reaction to Raleigh County Library. Librarian Mrs Mary Reese notes three Geological Survey volumes, three Mines Dept annual reports, and 1943 Blue Book added along with November acquisitions including Hornet's Nest, Green Years, Immortal Wife, Progress and Poverty and Story of Civilization among others.
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T. A. Bendrat
Beckley College
Raleigh County
Bendrat
Mary Reese
Geological Survey Commission of
West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Mines
Fischer
Taylor
Cronin
Huxley
Green Dolphin Street
Goudge
Stone
S Hartley
Chase
Rome
Hanks
Pennell
Carmer
Allen
Wylie
Robertson
Robert Browning
George
Cothren
Durant
Miss Hazel Stanley Bride of R M Lickliter
Miss Hazel Stanley and R M Lickliter were married in a double ring ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Oswald Lilly on Ballard street. The groom is a telegraph operator for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and they will reside at 211 Russell street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Stanley
R. M. Lickliter
E. S. Lickliter
Beckley
FE. FE. Stanley
Lanark
Oswald Lilly
Ballard Street
Ritchie Ware
First Christian Church
Lickliter
Lilly
Woodrow Wilson High School
Kopper’s
Stamford
Army Signal School
Charleston
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Russell Street
Spokane Surges From Small Town To Metro Population
Spokane Washington, once a city under 20,000 residents in the early 1990s, has grown to exceed 142,000 people, marking a major shift in regional demographics. The sizable increase reflects expansion in housing, business, and infrastructure across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Pinecrest Christmas Fund Hits Half Way Mark Today
The Pinecrest Christmas fund drive, aiming for 500 dollars, reached mid-point with 204.05 raised and over 50 in subscriptions. Five days remain until December 12. gifts support necessities for 365 state patients at the sanitarium. Contributions list include Maude Brynes 93, George W Ballard 1, and other church and civic groups totaling added amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinecrest
Civic Department
The
Woman's Club
Pinecrest Christmas Fund
Topsy O'Dell
Fast Main Street
Maude Brynes
George W. Ballard
Ridean Bible Class
Methodist Temple
White Cross Pharmacy
Herbert C. Lawson
United Daughter's of the Confederacy
Hazel D. Jamison
W.S.C.S
Dixie Lee Bryson Leads Raleigh Navy Mothers Club
Dixie Lee Bryson was chosen to head the Raleigh county Navy Mothers club with officers elected for 1940 including Helen Buckland as first vice commander and Josie Canterbury as second vice commander. A January installation by a Navy officer was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Lee Bryson
Raleigh County Navy Mother’s Club
Helen Buckland
Josie Canterbury
Mary Stevenson
Sue Parris
Chaplin
Edith Cremmens
Ethel Burdiss
Jeannette Stewart
Edith Nugent
Pearl Dickinson
Eulah Bragg
Fisher Mulheren
Navy
Daniel Boone Hotel
Charleston
Red Cross
Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Virginia
Beckley Ad Manager Thelma Joseph Featured in Journal
The Classified Journal showcases a short feature by Thelma Joseph, Beckley Newspaper Corporation classified ad manager. A photo of Miss Joseph accompanies the article in the issue published by the association of newspaper classified advertising managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classified Journal
The
Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers
Beckley Newspaper Corporation
Thelma Joseph
Miss Joseph
Petroleum Jelly Moroline Ad Claims Spread Between Fingers
An old advertisement touts Moroline petroleum jelly for minor burns cuts chafes bruises and skin irritations. It highlights spreadability between the thumb and finger and mentions a triple size priced at 10e.
Gifts Ready To Be Sent To Hospital
The Martinsburg New ton D. Baker hospital Christmas drive is organized by the senior department of the Woman's club. Donors contributed Christmas wrappings decorations tags seals 20 decks of playing cards games puzzles records 40 comic magazines and 32 pounds of hard candy. Coordinators are Mrs J W Watkins Mrs Jonathan Brabhan and Mrs Rowland Aspinall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Woman's Club
J. W. Watkins
Jonathan Brabhan
Rowland
Belgians Allow Congolese to Seek Any Vocation
In the Belgian Congo any Congolese Negro may practice any vocation and rise to any position, according to his abilities and choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian Congo
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Erhood
Nathan Pickus
Man Miller Report
Topson, N. Y
Lonvicks
Vaporus
Tales OF
Beckley Community Concert Association
Bari Ensemble
George Wise
Wildwood Avenue
Hick
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
Benny Daniel
MacArthur
Beckley Hospital
W. B. Ware
Ann Latane
Richmond
Dexter Avenue
Raleigh
Raleigh and
Fayette Counties
Cleveland
Henrietta Marquis
Camp Campbell
Summers County
Delmar Beauty Shop
Main St
Oy Ae Trane
Panama Canal Locks
American Institute of Laundering
Sraid
Beodorant
Raleigh County Library
Miss Hazel Stanley
Navy Mothers
Buck
Club
Violet
Lasca
Madge Davis
U. S
Rene
Seidman's
Liquor Stor
Prince St
U.S. Pat
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