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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1936

Page

8

Valentine bridge event draws large turnout at womens club

A Valentine bridge luncheon at the Womens Club hosted by the January committee drew many attendees. Mrs. Virgil Snead won high score with Miss Dave Keyser second. the event featured red carnation decor and festive luncheon before multiple bridge rounds.

Womans Club Iwidge Ridge Virgil Snead Dave Keyser I. Th. Ragland R. J. Ste‘wall Fayetteville R. H. Magee D. Howe Johnston J. J. White Virginia Turner Hazel Underwood P. M. Anderson Samuel Thomson Earl Snead Fred Stone T. R. Rosson W. D. Paris J. Edwin Dickerson W.R. Fugitt George M. Parker C. G. Peregoy L. T. Putman Ben Tyler Centralia H. P. Boggs Carl C. Drewry C. L. Brown EL. M. Hall P. Mf. Puervon G. A. Lancaster Hreich Lucas T. S. Rice WN. Divvins C. D. Sebert J. Merritt Gooch W. C. Griffith J. FP. Buskey J. S. Edmundson J. H. McCulloch JS. M. Bledsoe R. K. Rubush C. C. Sanders J. A. Hunt Carter B. Gallagher Clifton Forge GC. Lewis Paul Payne

Beta Theta Dance At Country Club Highlights Friday Event

A Beta Theta dance at the Black Knight Country Club is set for Friday evening. The Charleston Night Hawks will perform with Billy Edmonds, and Norris Guthrie will debut his composition Love Never Came My Way from the original manuscript. Nearly a thousand invitations have been issued with numerous chaperrones listed from multiple towns.

Black Knight Country Club Zach Petty Edgar Crouch J.ty. Evans A.J. Teaman Marshall Johnston Ross Vaniel Pemberton C. G. Casto Roy Millican John Beckley Campbil Joe L. Smith K. M. Jarrell F. &. Banks Raleigh Charles Ross S. M. Wolfe Fayetteville Darrell Lowe J. Lewis Bumgardner Grover C. Hedrick B. Merrit Weaver J. C. Heaberlin D. ©. Totten Virgil Snead Ted McDowell F.C. Givens B. B. Christian Harry Balusole C. C. Gallagher Cavendish Peyton Graves E. C. Lilly N. J. Herring S. M. Bledsoe J. G. Foster T. Wallandsworth C. M. Bruce R. T. Bair Kenneth Cunningham de D. B. Jarrell E. T. Stromp

Miss Mavis Mann Hosts Ninth Grade Valentine Party

Miss Mavis Mann daughter of Mr and Mrs Fletcher Mann and Mrs Draper Lewis hosted a ninth grade Valentine gathering Friday at the Woman’s Club House on Park Avenue. Guests enjoyed a series of progressive contests with William Laren winning high honors and a light refreshment course served to a group of named attendees.

Mavis Mann Fletcher W. Mann Womans Club Park Avenue Miss Mann Fletcher Mann Draper Lewis William Laren Louise Rinis Teresa Dunkley Dorothy Quesenberry Alpha Woodell Jennie Bsharrah Eleanor Silvey Rosemary Wilpe Martha Givens iParches Wood Gladys ‘Lawyer Rebecca Warden

Mr Anderson and Miss Fink wed in Oak Hill

Miss Eileen Fink and Mr Harry Anderson of Sprague were married January 26, 1936, at Oak Hill with Rev Shirley Donnelly officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Fink, is a Woodrow Wilson High School senior. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Anderson, works for the New River company. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents in Sprague.

Beckley Eileen, Fink Harry Anderson Sprague Oak Hill Shirley Donnelly Oak Hill Baptist Church Pierce Fink Anderson L. J. Fink Woodrow Wilson High School Hugh Anderson Morgantown The New River Company

Miss Betty Jane Hall Hosts Valentine Birthday Party

Miss Betty Jane Hall entertained friends at her parents home on North Kanawha Street for her birthday. The Valentine themed party included three tables of bridge with prizes to Miss Katie Jo Catron and Miss Elizabeth Williams and a refreshment course for the guests.

Betty Jane Hall Horace M. Hall Kanawha Street Valentine Katie Jo Catron Mis Elizabeth Williams Elizabeth Williams Peggy Ellison Albertine Sampson Margaret Mabe Evelyn Meade Marguerite Clifton Jo Ann Griffith Bety Jane Meador Janet George Garrie Jo Gwynn Rosalie Terry Betty Jane Hal

Koppers Stores District Party Delights Employees

Members of the C. C. B. district of Koppers Stores enjoyed a Friday evening party at the Black Knight Country Club. A four course dinner was followed by music from Wayland Rediden and his orchestra and dancing or card games. Over a hundred district employees attended despite bad weather and roads.

Koppers Stores Tne Black Knight Country Club Wayland Rediden P. J. Catlett Koppers Stores, Inc

Mrs. Dixon Pinkney Honored At Valentine Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. Dixon Pinkney of Denver Colorado guest of her mother Mrs Willie Patterson attended a bridge luncheon at Black Knight Country Club hosted by Mrs D Howe Johnston and sharing honors with Mrs BE A M Payne Jr. The fete featured Valentine decor prizes for high and low scores and a guest prize for Mrs Pinkney with a list of attendees including Mrs Harry Patterson Jr and others.

Dixon Pinkney Denver Colorado Willie Patterson D. Howe Johnston Harry Patterson Jr D. C. Ashton Low Pinkney E. W. Wood Isabel Morton Austin Caperton Irma Sutphin Harry Sessions Lois Edmundson C, L, Buchanan D, Howe Johnston

Spaghetti Supper Planned Thursday

Members of the St. Francis Society at the local Catholic church sponsor the first Italian spaghetti supper of the year. It will be held in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening February 13th from six to eight. The event aligns with Valentine season and is open to the public.

St. Francis Society

Gleaners Class Valentine Party at Presbyterian Church

The Gleaners Class of the Presbyterian church will entertain members Monday at eight in their classroom. A Valentine party with a jingle will follow roll call. Business session planned. Hostesses include Mrs. C B Landreth Mrs B L Bostic Mrs A E Manning and Mrs Nannie Campbell.

Gleaners The Presbyterian Church C. B. Landreth B. L. Bostic A. E. Manningland Nannie Campbell

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Discusses National Defense

American Legion Auxiliary schedules Tuesday evening session at eight in the Memorial Building club room. Mrs. Horace M. Mall national defense chairman to lead the discussion. Mrs. W. A. Dempsey chairs the hostess committee. All members urged to attend.

Horace M. Mall National Defense American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building W. A. Dempsey

Charming Hostess Mrs Ray McConnell Hosts Shower

Mrs Ray McConnell of Cranberry entertained a miscellaneous shower Friday evening in honor of Mrs Joe Collins. After games and contests guests enjoyed a salad course and gifts were opened by Mrs Collins and attendees including Miss Annie Barnett Miss Blanch Burke Mrs E D Cornette and others.

Ray McConnell Cranberry Joe Collins Collins McConnell Mrs. Collins Annie Barnett Blanch Burke E. D. Cornette I. L. Coley P. I. Parsons G. L. Adkins P. Butcher F. W. Hylton L. Collins 5. Wilding C. Collins R. Fitger Jennie Collins

Birthday Party for Mrs Francis Comer in Mabscott

Mrs CL Walker Mrs John Pachuta and Mrs G Booth entertained Saturday afternoon with two surprise birthday arrangements honoring Mrs Francis Comer at her Mabscott home. Decorations and refreshments reflected Valentine season after games and music with a list of attendees provided.

CL. Walker John Pachuta G. 1 Catherine Albaugh Susie Reed Ernest Walker Stanley Cummings Eva Dawson W. K. Thompson M.B. Light Pansy Grimes Betty McDaniel Charles Waddell A. A. Waddell William Graveley

Methodist Circle 3 Plans Valentine Dinner at Temple

The Methodist Temple Circle No. 3 met at Mrs. D. H. Warren’s South Kanawha street home. Members pledged missions for 1936 and planned a Thursday Valentine dinner to be sponsored by the group. New member Mrs. Willis joined. guests included numerous attendees and officers presided by Mrs. D. L. Hill.

Methodist Temple D. H. Warren South Kanawha Street John Hull Rul Council of Temple

Mrs Campbell Honored At North Kanawha Event

Former Helen Withrow Mrs Campbell was guest of honor at a Friday evening gathering hosted by Misses Mae and Edith Hollandsworth on North Kanawha. Guests admired Valentine decorations, gifts were displayed, and a salad course was served to a long list of ladies.

Alcs Jennings Campbell Helen Withrow Mae Edith Hollandsworth Kanawha Street Valentine Campbell Hollandsworth R. R. Bunton Edgar Crouch Elizabeth Meadows Jack Hollands- Worth Dorothy Bazzarre Beulah Bennett Madge Richardson Julian Owen Guggliatta Fernia Mac Smith Katherine Avis Thelma Smith Julia , Wray

Elders And Deacons To Be Given Supper At First Christian Church

More than fifty elders and deacons of the First Christian church and their wives will attend the annual officers supper. The event is set for Monday at 6 30 P M on the church first floor with Mrs Oscar Williams and Mrs Samuel Thomson arranging the music and Dr Ritchie Ware serving as hostmaster for a pleasant evening of fellowship.

Christian Church Oscar Williams Samuel ‘Thomson Ritchie Ware

Local Beclley Socials Highlight Guests and Purchases

Mrs. W. K. E. Davis rests in Pinecrest Sanitarium while guests fill Beckley homes. Joe Rahall heads to New York for spring merchandise. several residents plan trips for shopping at Lynchburg College and VPI Blacksburg basketball events. Notables include Judge C. M. Ward, Miss Eloise Cook, and attorneys from Fayetteville and Durham visiting on weekend errands.

J. M. Crouse French Street C. L. Allen Charleston Mr. Allen Allen E. M. Payne White Sulphur Springs Cora Dickson Irma Sutphin Madison Eloise Cook John W. Cook Nancy Louise Mary Ellen Goodwin Eloise Butler Huntington E. M. Payne, Jr New York City E. M. Payne Co Archie Mackey Lynchburg College Lynchburg Mary E. Bower Beckley Ave W. M. Reeser Princeton Beckley D. L. Mill J. Silverberg New York G. K. Campbell Staunton Virginia Mary V. Conway Neville Street Shields Brubeck Lynchburg, Va Jr. A. Brubeck Eleanor Whitten Bluefield Brubeck Beckley College R. T. Hubbard Fayetteville J. A. Taylor Durham N.C Grover Pack Mary Alice Tieche Arlington Hall Washington, D. C A. A. Tieche Tieche James Pickus Paul Phipps Aldo Cipalot Dames

Income tax applies to all in state says Charleston tax dept

The West Virginia tax department told hundreds of questioners that income tax is due for all, clarifying that the repealed gross income tax exemption no longer applies. It notes partnerships or fiduciaries with gross incomes over $600 face the net income levy.

Charleston W. Va Tax Department

College Night Schedule Available for Next Semester

The college released a night schedule for the upcoming semester with residence credit offered. Classes require instructor meetings and are fully accredited by the state board of education. Courses include Bible as Literature U S History American Government Economics Nature Study European Mystery Physical Education Public Speaking English Comp Biology Botany Geography of North America.

State Board of Education U. S N. A

Birthday party honors small son in MacAlpin West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Bales entertained with a birthday party for their son Dilly on Wednesday afternoon many local residents attended and games were played followed by an ice course. The 4 H Club will meet Saturday at 2 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs A J King with an initiation and a valentines party to follow.

Woodrow Bales Dilly Marjorie Marioni Crickmer Melvina Kirk Ruth Mooney Lucille Meadows Mary Osbone Frances Meadows Leslie Williams Agnes Frances Richardson Alice Gilchrist George Williams Bobby Williams Vernon Kirk Edward Junior Hite Donald Kealley Ethel Hite Margerite Gilman Regina Bales Howard Keatley G. C. Bales G. C. Mite Billy Bales McAlpin A. J. King Harold Thomas H. R. Sawyers Janet Williams Pauline Jones Ruth Williams Raymond Taylor Warren Mooney Bob King

Local Notes from Lochgelly Area and Surroundings

Rev J D Wilson conducts Bible study classes at the community church each Tuesday drawing reasonably large crowds. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Everett Carroll and others. Several residents, including Pete Mitchell and W B Learmoth, have recovered from illness and returned to work. Mrs Madeline Anderson leaves the local store and Irene Walker of Summerlee takes the dry goods clerk post. James Billings visits Kingston and Long Branch, while Mr and Mrs FE L Dover call on Mrs Dover.

J.D. Wilson Scarbro Everett Carroll Andy Reid, Jr Wilbur Reid Everett. Bogle Henry Burford Campbells Creek Pete Mitchell W. B. Learmoth Ollie Blake C. W. Runions Mt. Hops Stamford R. J. Fry Mt. Hope Madeline Anderson Irene Walker Summerlee James Billings Kingston Long Branch FE. L. Dover

Oak Hill Visitors and Weather Disruptions Noted

Mrs. Virginia Jones of Oak, Joe Gargas and E. Biggs visited relatives in Skelton and Beckley. John Whitehead and daughters Irene and Margaret were Beckley business visitors. Students stayed home during subzero weather when bus service halted. Alvin Withrow joined R. R. Roach as timber and coal truck man. J. W. Lambert of Mt. Hope was in town as a New River timber agent. Don Dotson underwent a minor wart operation at Oak Hill hospital.

Joe Gargas E. 2. Biggs Skelton Beckley John Whitehead Irene Margaret Alvin Withrow R. R. Roach J. W. Lambert New River Coning Timber Mt. Hope Little Don Dotson Oak Hill Hospital

Culpepper to Lead Revival in Beckley Methodist Churches

The Reverend Burke Culpepper returns to Beckley March 1 to assist two local pastors in a two week revival at the Methodist Temple on South Kanawha Street and Heber Street church.

Burke Culpepper Heber Street Methodist Church Beckley Methodist Temple South Kanawha Street Henry Leonard Clay Ross Cilpepper Heber Street Church

Honor Bride and Bride-to-Be Hosted by Calvary Church Group

Mabscott West Virginia reports a Valentine themed social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fink honoring Mrs. Everett Fleshman a recent bride. The event included devotional led by Miss Margaret Sullivan a business session electing new officers and social games with gifts for Mrs Fleshman. Church notes list Sunday School services prayer meetings and youth group events at local churches and local residents’ health and social updates.

Fidelis Chiss Calvary Baptist Church L. D. Fink Everett Fleshman Fink Margaret Sullivan H. L. Davis Sullivan Fleshman Carlyn ‘Gilly James Kirk A. Ray L. Carper B. Y. Plu Baptist Church Stewardship Committee The L. E. Fineout JW. Ingram Charles Allen Cranberry J. G. Allen Stolesbury Beatrice Gadd Virginia Mildred Gavney Ina Wright Florine Douglas Jack” Neubert Alderson John Graviey B.C. Walker

Stock Market Quietly Steady Amid Profit Taking

New York stocks held firm against profit taking with the market showing vitality toward the close. Turnover reached 1,252,480 shares, below last Saturday, as investors eyed Monday's Supreme Court term and potential TVA decision. The AP index stood at 604 with utilities up, rails down, and industrials flat while gold shipments to Paris and Amsterdam drew attention.

Associated Prose New York Stack Exchange Paris Amsterdam Associated Press Wall Street Supreme Court TVA United States

Republicans Plan For Lincoln Day Dinner

West Virginia Republicans announce four Lincoln Day dinners with speakers to present issues for the coming election. The Young Republican League president W. Chapman Revercomb of Charleston commented on the plan.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va West

Republican campaign opens with dinners for May primary

Charles N. Kinnaall of Sistersville, chairman of the state Republican committee, announced a formal campaign opening and numerous preprimary dinners. Plans include events in Ravenswood Point Pleasant on Monday and Wheeling St. Albans and Hamlin on Tuesday. Twenty eight dinners are scheduled for Wednesday February 12.

Charles N. Kinnaall Sistersville State Republican Committee Ravenswood Point Pleasant Wheeling St. Albans Hamlin

Harris Moves Office To New Location In Raleigh

County Game Protector C. B. Harris relocates from room 207 Raleigh County Bank Building to offices near McGinnis Ashworth and Mann on Heber Street above Murphy's store. Telephone 702 remains unchanged.

C. B. Harris Raleigh County Bank McGinnis, Ashworth and Mann Heber Street Murphy's Store

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Elizabeth File Phoebe Bledsoe Ann Ware Maxine Thabet Edythe Trunan Lucille Williams Gene Mann Donald Boyd John Ginestra Gaver Powers Laird Legg Ronald Jones Maurice Porter Harold Porter Frederick Hatcher Charles Lead Millard Foley Dennis Lilly John Faull Bill Barrett Gene Muter Bill Reynolds Arthur Goldstein Jimmy Fleshman Jack Hedrick Jack Mann Westess Mr. Anderson Miss Fink Mrs. Dixon Pinkney Legion Auxiliary Meeting Mrs. Ray McConnell Francis Comer Warren G. Ft. Willis G. Whiffle Tobin Stover Willis R.A. Boyd E. F. Cooper B. 11. Ellison B. H. English George Foresman W. P. Gregory Mrs. Campbell R. C. Elder Harwood College MacAlpin, W. Va Darty W. C. Proctor E.R. Hughes Mullens John Gathern Dr. Scholl Arch Rapports H. & M. Family Shoe Store Neville Virginia Jones Oak Culpepper Methodist Mabscott, W. Va Harris Vera-Rose Beauty Shop Main St Woolworths Del-Mar Beauty Shop Mack Palace Theatre BAYON Aidle Miss Raymond's Beauty Shoppe Jerry Raymonds Raymond’s Beauty and Cosmetic Shoppe MAIN
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