Paris guest honored with bridge luncheon in Oakwood
Mrs Raffalovich of Paris stays with her mother Mrs Taylor as her hosts Mrs J O Freeman and sister Miss Violet Cook hosted a Christmas themed bridge luncheon on Oakwood Avenue. High score prize went to Mrs C W Hogg and second to Mrs Augusta Kerr. Guests included Mrs Raffalovich and a circle of relatives and friends who received remembrance gifts. Refreshments followed for a long list of young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Raffalovich
Paris
France
William Taylor
J. O. Freeman
Violet Cook
Oakwood Avenue
Raffalovich
C. W. Hogg
Augusta Kerr
David Karr
Lynchburg
Wilmer Hall
Decatur
Ala
Randolph Page
Dayton
Ohio
Chaminade Club Plans December Monday Meeting
The Chaminade Club will hold its December meeting Monday at eight o'clock. The event will be at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Martin on South Kanawha street. Hostesses are Mrs. Brooks Adair and Miss Ethel Martin. Full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaminade Club
L. A. Martin
South Kanawha Street
Birthday Party for Seven Year Old Hovanski
Junior Hovanski celebrated his seventh birthday Wednesday afternoon at his Elkins Street home, entertaining a group of friends. The event featured games and play, with Mrs. Hovanski assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hovanski
Elkins Street
Junior Auxiliary Christmas Party Planned in Memorial Building
Members of the Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold their Christmas party this evening at seven thirty in the Auxiliary club rooms in the Memorial building. All members are urged to make a special effort to attend.
Holiday arrivals and travels at Beckley area
Local residents and visitors plan holiday trips and reunions across cities including Indianapolis Lynchburg and Charleston. Dr Olga Bonke Booher and Lieut Booher depart for Indianapolis. Martha Rose Shrewsbury visits Randolph Macon. families greet students from Mercersburg Academy and The McCallie School. others head to Bluefield Charleston and Bowling Green for Christmas. Hospital updates note Roy Thornton recovering well after appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Bonke-Booher
Raleigh General Hospital
Booher
Raleigh
Indianapolis
Martha Rose Shrewsbury
Randolph Macon College
Lynchburg
L. E. Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Charles Hodel
Bluefield
John
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
L. A. Landers
Charleston
Roy Thornton
Welch Hospital
W. A. Reese
L. A. Gates
Charles Sandberg
Mr. Sandberg
Pennsylvania
Sandberg
C. W. Crews
Ronald
Stotesbury
Beckley
Paul W. Feigley
Anderson
Ind
James W. Taylor
Kingston
N. C
George Seims
Mount Hope
Sabine Meade
West
Pompano
Florida
Ebersole Gaines
Fayetteville
C. H. Felter
Bowling Green
Florence
Felter
Bowling Green Business College
P. C. Graney
I. O. Shumate
Bill Mabe
Wytheville
Jimmy Mabe
McCallie School
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. C. Mabe
Virginia Street
Charles H. Payne
Middlebrook
E. M. Payne
South Kanawha Street
Evelyn Bowles
Richmond
Relief Worker Injured in Freezing Exposure Near Crow
A relief worker named Cox, returning home near Crow, suffered severe freezing injuries after collapsing en route. County officials agreed to cover his hospital bill as W P A officials denied responsibility for off site accidents. Cox, father of eight, was in critical condition with a badly frozen right hand and prolonged exposure in 11 degree temps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
H. F. Willfong
W. P. A. District 6
Cox
Willfong
E. E. Worrell
W. P. A. Emeployes
C. C. Lewis
Riner
L. A. Mauck
Christmas travel plans and visitors noted across region
Mrs E D Terry and son E D Jr plan to leave for Roanoke Virginia to spend Christmas with Mr Terry. J A Cunningham drove to Bristol to meet Mrs Cunningham and daughter Martha who had been visiting relatives in Chattanooga Tennessee. Miss Kathryn Lilly of Pinoak Mercer county is due at her parents home in Flat Top for Christmas as well as Beckley and Harvey visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Terry
Roanoke
Terry
J. A. Cunningham
Bristol
Pinoak
Mercer County
J. C. Lilly
Notice of Judicial Sale in Fayette County WV
By decree of the Circuit Court of Fayette County WV dated November 13 1935 in Bank of Raleigh vs Isaiah Kidd and others the court will sell on Tuesday January 14 1936 at 1 PM at Raleigh County Courthouse front door the described real estate Parcel No 1 on Prince Street Beckley on 24500 square feet conveyed to Isaiah Kidd by The Board of Education Dated January 12 1920 and recorded in deed book 70 page 9. Tract No 1 divided into Parcels A B and C to be sold accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Fayette County
West Virginia
Bank of Raleigh
Isaiah Kidd
Court House
Raleigh County
Prince Street
City of
Beckley
Board of Education
District of Town
County of
Raleigh
Daily Cross Word Puzzle Theme Clues and Answers
A scrambled crossword style list with numbered clues and partial answers covering topics from geography to language. Includes references to rivers, prefixes, nouns, adjectives, and abbreviations with several fragments and garbled text.
Parcel A B C land sale description in Fayette County
Shell from cutter sinks burning ship Marie De Ronde after crew abandons ship. Parcel A B C describe Lot bounded by Prince Street Pettry line and drive way, with appurtenant 12 foot driveway. Tract No 2 undivided half interest in nearby lot. Tract No 3 surface and coal seam area fronting Walnut Lane. sale terms cash. local court clerk certifies bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coast Guard
Commanche
Market Ad Snippet with Various Goods
An old newspaper style listing features apples Skookum beef roast pork chops flour crackers sugar corn peas and more with prices shown such as 23c per 2 pounds and 39c for peas multiple items presented in a single line as a scanned ad fragment
Hoover Attacks Draw Fire Over New Deal Relief
Former President Hoover attacked the New Deal relief program as the Hopkins administration announced 3.5 million at work the week of December 9. WPA chief Hopkins said 2,678,629 jobs were counted the week of November 9 plus 825,000 from other agencies. He rejected Hoover’s 140,000 figure and defended relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Administration High Command
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Hopkins
Beckley Mayor outlines city finance and staffing limits
The mayor says Beckley cannot afford more patrolmen with a small staff and explains tight policing due to budget. He notes the fire department meets inspection demands thanks to management and volunteers. He projects $27,650 in interest savings over 15 years from bond refinancing, but says the savings do not solve current problems as the administration winds down on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Unpaid Accounts From Beckley Water and Appalachian Power
Unpaid balances total 7397 73 dollars comprising 3989 54 for Beckley Water Company and 3408 19 for Appalachian Electric Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Water Company
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Kiwanis Postpones Ladies Night and Officer Installations
The Kiwanis club voted to postpone the ladies' night and the installation of new officers from December 27 to January 3 during today’s noon luncheon. The decision was made due to several complications and a crowded schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Ladies
Knobkerrie Weapon Used by South African Natives
In warfare and pursuit, South African natives employ the knobkerrie a sturdy short stick with a rounded knob as a primary tool or weapon.
British Imperial Airways Expands Mileage Significantly
Over the last decade British Imperial Airways has tripled its overall mileage and increased traffic ton mileage sevenfold, reflecting a major expansion in routes and freight capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Imperial Airways
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Marie Hovanski
Evelyn Waddell
Frances Hovanski
Barbara Byus
Billie Sue Anderson
Louise Christian
Elinor Ball
Joan Ellen Waddell
Mary Lou Withrow
Elinor Withrow
Leo Copalot
Raymond Hovanski
AU Press
Matboshek
Beckley Music Store
Things Musical
Crepe
Bandeaux
E.m.payneco
The
Jane Froman
Miami
Daily Cross
Assyria
U. S
Anglesey
America
Israel
Her
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Spain
Ciu
Honaker
Justice and Meadows
Aubrey O. Smith
T. J. Honaker
Sewell
D. George
Walnut Lane
Hal Payne Campbell
Ben H. Ashworth
K. D. Ashworth
J. E. Grubbs
D. D. Ashworth
R. L. Maxwell
H. B. Keyser
Roy Keyser
H Keyser
W. H. File
L. S. Tully
North Kanawha ST
Holliday Building
Oak Hill
Krogers—Mullens
Mga Oyame
King Pee
Tangerines
Ozen
Penn State Bgold
E.m.payne CO
Bowling’s Shoe Store
Neville St
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