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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

3

Vecellio Family Embarks On Extended Southern Trip

The Vecellio family of South Ka nawha street left this morning for a motor trip through Florida and other southern states with their daughter Ida Ann. They were joined in Bluefield by Miss Ieda Castiodale from Welch who will accompany them for about three weeks. The Vecellios then plan to continue to Cuba and Mr Vecellio aims to attend a General Contractors association meeting in San Antonio, Texas. He and Mrs Vecellio expect to be away about two months.

Vecellio South Kanawha Street E. Vecellio Ida Ann Florida Bluefield Ieda Castiodale Welch Miss Castiodale Cuba General Contractors Association San Antonio Texas

Mabscott Society Notes and Local Illnesses

Mabscott society mentions Miss Clara Collins visiting Roanoke guests and several residents battling influenza. Charles Waddell recovers from flu. Beatrice Neubert and other locals are ill. A. W. Gwynn hosts. families visit Florida. Iris Cauldwell remains ill. John Pachuta confined at home.

Clara Collins Roanoke Charles Waddell Annie Bannister Middleport Ohio A. W. Gwynn Gwynn L. C. Simpson Iris Cauldwell Paul Gwynn Bluefield Beatrice Neubert Frank Neubert Carlyn Lilly Wanetha Floyd Charles Wallace Odd Everett Fleshman Ralph Crouch Oceana H. L. Davis Jacqualine A. L. Lilly Clearwater Florida Tampa John Pachuta

Local Health Roundup Notes Illnesses and Recoveries

Personal mention lists J. M. Henderson back at work after 11 days with flu. Mrs. Frank Albanese confined at home by illness. Miss Helen Foote confined to her parents’ home with flu. Dr. F. A. Couch reported ill with flu at his home near Shady Spring.

J. M. Henderson Frank Albanese Helen Foote Frank M. Foote F. A. Couch Shady Spring

Christopher's Blizzard News Report Creates Mystery

Christopher recounts his blizzard watch from a mountain shelter and notes a mysterious white haired man feeding geese. Neighbors Mrs Quacko Willy Willy Rip and others gather as Christopher begins his tale and hints at secrets behind the visitor.

Christopher Mary Graham Bonner Mrs. Quacko Rip Willy Nilly Egat Christopher

Taffy Pulling Entertains Beckley Commercial Club

Beckley Commercial Club members gathered at Miss Flora Mae Jones home on Neville street for a taffy pulling party honoring the club's newly elected officers Kenneth Allen president Frank Caffee vice president Janet Smith secretary. Guests included J E Dean Judge W H Bardin and members Janet Smith Phyllis Davis Ruby Armstrong Margaret M Smith Ruby Stewart Topsy O'Dell Joe Gallagher William Craddock Rachel Snyder Bob Hatcher Bob Brunk Raymond Foley Jimmie Hatcher Jack Rakes Charles Davis Boyd Carper David Meadows among others.

Commercial Club Beckley College Flora Mae Jones Neville Street Kenneth Allen Frank Caffee Janet Smith Miss Jones Phyllis Davis Ruby Armstrong Margaret M. Smith Ruby Stewart Topsy O'Dell Joe Gallagher William Craddock Rachel Snyder Bob Hatcher Bob Brunk Raymond Foley Jimmie Hatcher Jack Rakes Charles Davis Boyd Carper David Meadows J. E. Dean W. H. Bardin

Bridge Luncheon Plans Tie Valentine Theme at Club

Mrs Aubrey O Smith chairman of the hostess committee announces at least 20 tables reserved for a Saturday bridge luncheon at the Womans Club. Reservations are being made with several committee members and many guests will entertain with multiple tables. The event features red and white Valentine colors, red cut flowers, and a music program during luncheon.

Aubrey O. Smith Womans Club Valentine A. O. Smith M. F. Noel C. C. Sanders D. O. Totten S. E. Turner H. E. Phipps Helen Couch Basil Minter George W. Bair W. D. Pars W. B. Ware G. A Mohler Tom Morgan W. W. Hume R. P. Daniel H. G. Huffman Harold M. Riffe Ed Cook Earle Snead

Weekend plans for Bluestone venture by Mrs Dodge Kyle

Mrs. Dodge Kyle and Mrs. Lee McCormick expect to spend the weekend in Bluestone Virginia where they will visit local sights and enjoy leisure time away from home.

Dodge Kyle Lee McCormick Bluestone, Va

Large Group Entertained By Brusters

Miss Mary Alice Bruster and Miss Edith Bruster hosted a bridge gathering at their mother Mrs. Nina D. Bruster's home. Valentine themed decor and menu featured as ten bridge tables entertained guests. Prizes went to Mrs. E. J. Worrell high, Mrs. Wayne Anderson second, and Miss Faye Cooper consolation.

Mary Alice Bruster Edith Bruster Bridge Nina D. Bruster Valentine E. J. Worrell Wayne Anderson Faye Cooper Overton Kent Virgil Snead Samuel Thomson

Italian senator on wine and birthrate focus

By the Associated Press Rome report notes Il Giornale d Italia published Senator Arturo Marescali s conclusions that wine drinking neglect lowers birthrates. The paper, a major Italian daily, gave the studies front page and is not usually accused of whimsy.

Associated Press Rome Italy Il Giornale d'Italia Arturo Marescalchi Il Giornale

Buckley’s Mixture Promises Fast Relief for Coughs and Colds

Buckley’s Mixture, marketed as triple acting and free from harmful drugs, claims rapid relief for bronchitis coughs and lingering colds. The ad notes it is safe for children, eases ordinary coughs with one sip, and reduces tough lingering coughs after a few doses, with availability at Beckley Drug Co. and Watkins Drug Store.

Buckley Beckley Drug Co Watkins Drug Store

Mrs Bailey Hosts Bible Class At South Kanawha Home

Mrs Annice Bailey entertained the Womans Bible Class of First Christian Church Tuesday night at her South Kanawha Avenue home. Program led by Mrs Hugh A Dunn included singing, scripture, prayer, devotionals, piano, a poem, a business session and a comic valentine refreshment. Attendees listed with guests Mr Hurt and others.

Annice Bailey Womans Bible First Christian Church South Kanawha Street Hugh A. Dunn B. D. Carper G. C. Hurt Jesus Earle Snead Dunn W. B. Redmond Batley Bailey Samuel Thomson Howard Phipps J. A. Bird B. D. Carpenter T. W. Edwards J. A. Sharp D. C. Meadows C. W. Fisher J. T. Hollandsworth L. H. Thompson J. C. Farley H. B. Kirby Mr. Hurt

Illness Delays Valentine Party By Sons of the Legion

A valentine party planned by the Sons of the Legion for tonight has been postponed until February 19 because of illness among members and sponsors.

Sons of the Legion

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