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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1942

Page

8

Janie Taylor Weds Haven Rorrer in Hollywood Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Janie Taylor to Haven Rorrer was announced by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs W M Taylor of Hollywood. The January 22 ceremony was read by Rev M E Smith of Crab Orchard. The bridal party included Mrs O Rorrer Miss Phyllis Rorrer and Noble Brammer. A supper followed at the bride’s home with guests including Wiley and Ruth Taylor Louis Rakes and multiple Taylors.

Janie ‘Thirsey Taylor Haven Rorrer W. M. Taylor Hollywood Mr. Rorrer O. Rorrer M. E. Smith Crab Orchard Phyllis Rorrer Noble Brammer Wiley Taylor Louis Rakes Ruth Taylor Pansy Taylor Betty Taylor Rorrer Dempsey Rakes Dennis Taylor

Pattern No 8124 for junior jacket and skirt

Pattern No. 8124 offers a hip length four button jacket with dart fitting high lapels and patch pockets to complement a tailored belted skirt. Pattern details list yardage for fabrics 35 and 39 inch widths and sizes up to 19. Sons and daughters noted in local notices include patients and visitors at Beckley and Raleigh General hospitals with brief health updates. Additional community items cover travel, work changes, and social events across Beckley and nearby towns.

Miss Glenna Faith Marries Charles Anderson

Miss Glenna Faith painter and Charles Anderson wed in a Beckley ceremony at eight o'clock on January 23. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Olfie Painter, wore a powder blue dress, and the couple were joined by relatives including Miss Emma Gurnett and Miss Virginia Winston. Mr. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Anderson of Beaver, attended Shady Spring High School.

Olfie Painter Emma Gurnett Glenna Faith Virginia Winston Charles Anderson Anderson Beaver See Shady Spring High School Beckley East Beckley Shady Methodist Church J. Spring

Carter’s Little Liver Pills Promote Bile Flow

An old advertisement claims liver bile should flow to aid digestion and prevent constipation. It touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as the remedy to restore bile flow and improve mood, price 10¢ and 25¢.

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Lottie Athey Weds Charlie Clemens in Harper Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Lottie Mae Athey to Charlie Wade Clemens of Charleston was announced by their parents. The ceremony occurred February 2 at six o'clock, Rev. Tom Williams officiating. The bride wore a gold street length dress with brown accessories. Clemens is a Beckley native and Charleston machinist for General Machinery Ordnance Corp. The article then shifts to Willard MacGregor, noting his acclaimed solo recitals with major orchestras and a Kracuter trio, with past Town Hall performances and European appearances, plus an upcoming April 10 concert with Lansing Hatfield.

Ria Karl Kraeuter Phyllis Kraeuter Willard MacGregor Phylis Kraeuter Columbus Ohio New York Philharmonic Symphony Walter W. Naumburg Foundation Schubert Memorial Victor Flonzaley Quartette Elshuco Trio South Mountain Quartet Kraeuter MacDowell Club Lottie Mae Athey Charlie Wade Clemens Charleston Charlie Athey Harper Tom Williams Lester Clemens H. Clemens Beckley Trap Hill iHe General Machinery Ordnance Corporation New York City Europe United States New York Paris London Rome Luxembourg Susanne Fontainbleau Vienna Berlin Rudolph Ganz Isidor Philipp Nadia Boulanger Arthur Schnabel Kracuter Lansing Hatfield

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Ghent

The Rev. and Mrs. John R. Foley of Ghent celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their daughter's home on New Raleigh Road. They were married February 4, 1892 and moved from Milam Wyoming County to Ghent 35 years ago to farm. A golden cake centered the dinner table and guests included numerous Foley relatives and friends from Seth Coal City Charleston Lancaster Stotesbury and nearby areas. The meal was prepared by several named helpers.

John R. Foley Ghent J. L. Snead New Raleigh Road Foley Milam Wyoming County W. H. Walker Pearley Mills Richard Hill Snead Seth Pearly Mills Coal City Marvin Sipple Charleston FE. W. Keller Lancaster Pennsylvania Barnet Foley Stotesbury James Foley George Foley Elva Foley Juanita Foley Harald Basham Hazeline Harvey A. €. Bowling J. L Bowling Marlin Lester C. E. Williams Oscar Bowling Oliver Farley Les

Mrs. Lancy Graham Honored With Shower

Mrs. Lancy Graham received a stork shower at her Crab Orchard home hosted by Mrs. Homer Bennett Mrs. Howard Blevins Mrs. Noah Gunter and Mrs. Noel Reed Refreshments were served to a long list of relatives and friends including Mrs. Willard Shrewsbury Mrs Fred Covey and Miss Anna Lee Graham Gifts came from several local women led by Mrs. Harold Landers and Mrs. James Collins.

Lancy, Graham Crab Orchard Homer Bennett Howard Blevins Noah Gunter Noel Reed Willard Shrewsbury Fred Covey Sam Pilliteri Henry Gin WW. W. van Givert H. T. Meadows J. B. Wilson Cecil Combs Crockett Graham Julia Wilson Anna Lee Graham Harold Landers James Collins Otto Dunn Shirley Johnson

Community Members Attend Social Event Names

A list of attendees includes Miss Laura Mazine, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walker, Mrs. Charles Ashworth, Gilbert Walker, Mrs. J. L. Snead, Mr. and Mrs. Foley and others who sent girls. Those unable to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Paris Bowling, Rev Eugene Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Harvey, and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Basham.

Ter Phillips Laura Mazine W. H. Walker Charles Ashworth Gilbert Walker J. L. Snead Foley Paris Bowling Eugene Nichols E. C. Harvey Lonnie Basham

Local Society Names Read at Hidden Ball Event

Mrs Tony Lopez and Mrs Louis Box Kane host a gathering joined by Mrs Bert Aldridge, Mrs Jess Marshall, Mrs Harold Walker, Mrs Roy Crawford, Mrs Hazel Farley, Mrs Albert Wheley, Mrs Lester Gray, Mrs B Billings, Mrs W W Rhodes, and Miss Nina Rhodes in a community notice.

Tony Lopez Louis’ Box Kane Bert Aldridge Ans Robert Dean Jess Marshall Harold Walker Roy Crawford Hazel Farley Albert Wheley Lester ‘Gray B. Billings W. W. Rhodes Nina Rhodes

Arsid Deodorant Promoted For Underarm Hygiene

Ad touts Arsid cream deodorant for women focusing on underarm cleanliness. Claims include fast drying, odor removal, long-lasting perspiration control, and fabric safety with an approval seal. Available in stores for 10, 39, or 59 cents.

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