Wellesley alumna Mei Ling Soong linked to Chiang crisis
By The Associated Press a doll-like figure on the China crisis scene Mei Ling Soong wife of Chiang Kai Shek is traced from her Wellesley years to her role in modern China. The piece details the Soong family influence marriages Harvard and national government ties and Mei Ling's leadership of China notable in the air bureau and state affairs while Chiang nears his crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wellesley College
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Mei Ling Soong
Madame K. T. Soong
Harvard
Wellesley
Wesleyan
Cun-Yat-Sen
H. H. Kung
Chiang
T. V. Soong
Kung
Madame Soong
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Sun-Yat-Sen
Military Air Bureau
Nanking
Christmas tree sales bring record business to Mount Hope
Register Staff Writer reports a record day for Christmas tree sales in Mount Hope with many trees imported from other counties. Hemlock, white pine, and cedar are popular as merchants and salesmen stock trees where none were available before. Decor sales rise in Mount Hope and Oak Hill as more homes are decorated.
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Register
Mount Hope
Oak Hill
Mexican hats crown Paris fashion rise in black felt
The Associated Press reports Mexican style hats in Paris feature black felt with wide rolled brims and tall crowns tapering at the top. A lace border veil completes the look, said to suit tall figures. the piece notes Joan Crawford appearing in Brentwood Heights as honorary state fire marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Joan Crawford
Brentwood Heights
Cal
Ann Rose Class Party At Lillycrest Christmas Scene
The Ann Rose Memorial Bible class of First Baptist held a Christmas gathering at Lillycrest home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lilly. A large tree with a creche created a festive backdrop for carols and gift exchanges after games. Refreshments were served to a long list of members and guests including Mrs. J. N. Williams of Cincinnati Ohio.
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Lillycrest
W. T. Lilly
Ann Rose
First Baptist Church
Mary and Joseph
Jesus
Martha
I. A. King
Irene Deck
Lillian Lewis
Lorena
Alice Jane Williams
Cincinnati
Ohio
M. D. Jarrell
W. O. Mason
C. C. Thornton
R. E. Caffee
Hobart Wood
O. C. Flint
S. W. Burton
Earle Griffith
C. G. Wauhop
Grace Smith
W. D. Paris
E. J. Dowdy
Gladys Handley
A. R. Eckle
J. I. Brown
William Smith
W. F. Clemens
R. E. Hicks
Robert Calfee
Edith Holdren
J. W. Ward
V. T. Lilly
Janet George Hosts Birthday Party at Grandparents Home
Janet George celebrated her birthday with a Christmas style dancing party last night at the North Kanawha street home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs F C George. A large group of friends attended the event featuring festive decor and a late light refreshment course.
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Janet George
F. C. George
North Kanawha Street
Miss George
George Home
Dorothy Caffee
Evelyn Mead
Betty Jane Meader
Penny Thomas
Katie Jo Catron
Betty Jean Hall
Jo Ann Griffith
Jessie Mae Bowling
Margaret Smith
Phoebe Bledsoe
Frances Dunkley
Margaret Reynolds
Rosalie Terry
Marguerite Clifton
Judith Hutchinson
Dorothy Sheffler
E. D. Terry, Jr
Clark Reynolds
Roy Wray
Aubrey Halstead
Bill
John Smith
Lairdy Legg, Jr
Bill Painter
John Kirby
Frank Thornton
Charlie Jackson
Pete Bowling
Boyd Riggs
Dan Perkins
Jimmy Hutchinson
Pat Morrison
Henry Herring
Names Added to List of Hostesses at Temple Party
Through an error the names of Mrs. Aubrey Hatcher and Mrs. Frank Huffman were omitted from the list of hostesses at the Junior choir party at the Methodist Temple.
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Aubrey Hatcher
Frank Huffman
Methodist Temple
Abram's Son and Daughter Home for Christmas
Mr and Mrs Sam Abrams report their children have returned home for the holidays. David Abrams came from the University of Maryland and Jeannette Abrams from New York University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Abrams
David
University of Maryland
Jeannette
New York University
Auto Injury Suit Seeks $10,000 Damages
Pearlie Mills of Abney files a 10000 damage suit through Goldsmith and Thornhill on behalf of her 16 year old daughter Leela against A. C. Lilly. The action stems from a wreck between Raleigh and Beaver and alleges shoulder injuries may be permanent due to Lillys negligence.
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Goldsmith and Thornhill
Pearlie Mills
Abney
Leela
A. C. Lilly
Miss Mills
Raleigh
Beaver
Lilly
Monkey mascot leads Darlington distillery raiders
In Darlington South Carolina a two year old monkey serves as mascot for a distillery raiding party led by ae J H Coker of Darlington D C The odd detail highlights the local flavor in a small historic crime tale with no further context.
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Associated Press
Darlington
S. C
Ae J. H. Coker
D. C
Holiday Guests Fill Beckley With Christmas Plans
A long list of visitors and locals anticipates Christmas, with Mrs. John A. Cunningham and daughter Martha from Chattanooga arriving tonight, and R. P. Hogan family from Huntington and others visiting relatives in Beckley. Several residents plan trips to spend the holidays in Bluefield Charleston Huntington and Raleigh, while some stay home, including Mrs. R. D. Watts under medical care at Beckley Hospital.
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John A. Cunningham
Martha
Chattanooga
Tenn
Beckley
Marion Smith
Pittsburgh
J. E. Riner
South
Raleigh
R. D. Watts
Beckley Hospital
Hollis P. Guy
Montgomery
J. E. Laren
Helen Windle
Huntington
J. G. Windle
Lara Clay
Elizabeth Stephenson
Florida
Miss Clay
Miss Stephenson
Mary Burditis
Bluefield
Annie Burditis
A. W. Cole
George Griffith, Jr
Griffith
James F. Fast
Marshall Johnston
Julia
Betty Marshall
Union
A. S. Johnston
H. A. Pauley and
Bill French
Boston
Mass
Mary Scott
Toy
Hends
Charleston
R. S. Goldsmith
E. H. Gilbert
Knoxville
French A. Harper
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Ann Watts
Strayer Business College
Charles Pryor
R. F. Baker
Raleigh General Hospital
W. H. Goldsmith
Southern Pines
N. C
W. W. Goldsmith
Junior Women To Give Dance Christmas Day
Miss Elizabeth Meadows leads the Junior Women club in planning a Christmas day dance from 10 p m to 2 a m at the Woman s club house. Louis Kumens Mullens orchestra will perform with Yuletide decor and 500 invitations issued. Tickets available at White Cross pharmacy with committee heads assigned to decorations, refreshments, and guest management.
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Elizabeth Meadows
C. D. Phillips
Carl C. Drewry
Louis Kamen
Mullens
Earl Marshall
Oppie Hedrick
T. Allen Gatherum
Ruth Wilson
Ralph Amick
Dorcas Houchins
Fred Bailes
Frankie Corley
Mary Kathryn Harrington
White Cross
Harry Anderson
Isabel Rogers
Madge Richardson
Grover Trail
Dorothy Johnson
Ina Bair
Roy Brash
Miss Meadows
Burkett Returns for Holidays with Philadelphia Family
Howard Burkett a student at the Franklin Institute of Science and Technology in Philadelphia arrived last night to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs G A Burkett and his sister Mrs G C Porter.
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Howard Burkett
Franklin Institute of Science and Technology
Philadelphia
G. A. Burkett
G. C. Porter
Gym Teacher Marries College Senior in Gotham Honeymoon Planned
Miss Juanita Harvey 22, PE teacher at Woodrow Wilson High, wed Thomas Siefert Williamson, Battle Creek College senior, in Beckley Presbyterian Church by Dr. J. L. Lineweaver. They will tour Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York City for Christmas.
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Juanita Harvey
Woodrow Wilson High School
Thomas Siefert Williamson
Battle Creek
Michigan
J. L. Lineweaver
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York City
Woodrow Wilson
Battle Creek College
Myrtle Harvey
Teel School
James O. Harvey
The
Beckley
Beckley Girl Crowned West Virginia University Popular
Miss Ruth Farley daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Farley of South Kanawha street was chosen as the most popular of 500 non sorority women at West Virginia University. The senior in education defeated Emily Pitchard of Mannington the prior senior woman representative. In April Farley will compete with a co ed from each locality in a Monticola yearbook popularity contest.
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Ruth Farley
J. C. Farley
South Kanawha Street
West Virginia University
Farley
Department of Education
Emily Phitchard
Mannington
Miss Farley
Monticola
Williamson to graduate from Battle Creek June
A baking company employee resides at Calloway Heights. Mr Williamson is to be graduated in June from the physical education department at Battle Creek.
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Callaway Heights
Williamson
Battle Creek
Miss Farley Leads Vote Behind Sorority Support
In the annual yearbook, Miss Farley features to head the beauty section as she represents 500 co-eds. Her chances to win the vote look strong because most sorority girls have only 20 to 30 women behind them.
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Farley
Woman Charged With Smuggling In Paris Plot
Suzanne Linder, mother of two, sat in a Paris women’s prison cell today. The case ties her to a forged export license plot alleged to arm smugglers aiding the Spanish government. Opposition papers query possible ties to Socialist officials.
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Associated Press
Paris
Suzanne Linder
Phil Huston: From Reporter to Film Leading Man
Phil Huston rose from newspaper reporting to becoming a leading man in cinema after gaining early fame as a noted journalist. The transition highlighted his versatility and appeal across media industries during the mid-20th century.
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Phil Huston
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