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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

2

Dare to Dream Meets Reckless Chance at Love

Nelda Barrie, a career woman with a frugal past, leaves a broken day by accepting a ride with Reck, a carefree editor. Bill Langdon, a sharp rival from Stanford days, watches jealously as Nelda heads toward a promised adventure near the Estrada Rancho. The encounter hints at romance and class tension as Reck pursues Nelda with bold charm while Bill lingers in the background.

Watsonville Estrada Rancho Bill Nelda Warren Ranch Stanford Nelda Barrie Reck Earl Reckless Earl Mother Dad Beck Alice Marie Dodge

Youll Be Wearing Stripes At The Beach Next Summer

ADELAIDE KERR outlines summer fashion trends inCotton Textile Institute designs. Stripes appear in rainbow and bayadere patterns on beach coats, with Mexican motifs, sea life prints, and varied textures. Lighter wools and silks show softer colors and new prints for resort wear.

Adelaide Kerr South New York Cotton Textile Institute

Miss Anita House Heads Decco Club Meeting

Miss Anita House was elected president of the Decco club which met at 7 30 last night at Miss Eloise Fink’s Mabscott home. Eleven Latin students from Woodrow Wilson high school form the group whose name means I teach. Officers include vice president Bill House secretary Esther Tiller and dancing instructor Basil Lowe. Two new members Jeanette Williams and Elmer Phipps joined and danced. Refreshments were served by Anita House Jeanette Williams Ruth Eye Esther Tiller Eloise Fink Lucy Shelor and Bill House.

Anita House Decco Eloise Fink Mabscott Woodrow Wilson High School Bill House Esther Tiller Basil Lowe Jeanette Williams Elmer Phipps Ruth Eye Lucy Shelor Bill

Aunt Minnie and Ships Sail at First Christian Party

Mrs. John Yago’s Sunday School class enjoyed a church party with games titled Aunt Minnie and Ships. Elizabeth Meadows led the entertainment while Misses June Robertson and others assisted. Carol songs and gift exchanges followed, with refreshments served by a roster of young ladies and Dr. Ritchie Ware, pastor.

Aunt Minnie John Yago First Christian Church Elizabeth Meadows Minnie June Robertson Beulah Lamb Wanda Lares Margaret Mildred Prince Iveta Rutherford Mae Peggy Evans Mildred Evelyn Kincaid Anna Jane Thomas Doris Barker Christine Lares Sue Nell Warden Bobbie Lickliter Anne Ritchie Ware Virginia Trail Dr. Ritchie Ware

Local figures named in community notice

Basil Lowe Elmer Phipps Gilbert Tiller and Cecil Shelor are listed among prominent residents referenced in a local notice seeking community input. The item highlights multiple names without further details about roles or actions.

Robertson Family Entertains Distant Relatives

Mr and Mrs F Robertson of Crab Orchard host their daughter Mrs Thomas Wilson her husband Mr Wilson and daughter Joan Ellen of Eccles for a weekend visit. Mr and Mrs E E Tonkin will spend the weekend with relatives in Richwood.

F. Robertson Crab Orchard Thomas Wilson Wilson Joan Ellen Eccles Mrs. E. E. Tonkin Richwood

Miss Bledsoe Hosts Dance At North Kanawha Street

Miss Phoebe Bledsoe entertained members of Gag and Gals and their dates at a dance hosted at her home on North Kanawha street. Punch and fruit cake were served. Attendees included Mavis Mann Posey Williams Martha Givens Alpha Wooddell Laura Belle Woods Teresa Dunkley Harriet Wood Betty Jane Meador Marguerite Clifton Ann Ritchie Ware Marguerite Adams Gavor Powers Glenn Webb Gray Gallagher Charlie Jackson Lairdy Legg Elmo Lewis John Fisher Bill Bru beck Frank Tullah Roy Wray.

Phoebe Bledsoe North Kanawha Street Mavis Mann Posey Williams Martha Givens Alpha Wooddell Laura Belle Woods Teresa Dunkley Harriet Wood Betty Jane Meador Marguerite Clifton Ann Ritchie Ware Marguerite Adams John Ginestra Gavor Powers Glenn Webb Gray Gallagher Charlie Jackson Lairdy Legg Elmo Lewis John Fisher Bill Brubeck Frank Tullah Roy Wray

Mr and Mrs P B Rogers plan family reunions in Virginia

Mr and Mrs P B Rogers of Harper road will leave Saturday to visit Mrs J J Holleman in Ivor Virginia for a family reunion. On Sunday they will go to Wakefield Virginia to see her father A W Holt for another reunion. They will then visit Mrs N A Rogers in Savage Virginia before returning about the first of the year.

P. B. Rogers Harper Road J. J. Holleman Ivor A. W. Holt Wakefield N. A. Rogers Savage, Va

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Dare TO Alice Marie Dodges Chapter Hennelda Barrie Bill Langdon Our Sec Kentucky Tnd Gilbert Tiller Cecil Shelor Fred W. Carlson Annapolis, Md Rahall Rahall’s Coats Main ST Beckley Your Independent Purity Baking Company Miss Bledsoe America Huyler’s John Manning Chocolates the Beckley Drug Co Main Street Col Ih Me Fox Creek Kolmar, Inc Cincinnati, Ohio Kolmar Nite Club RYE OTS
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