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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1948
Page
11
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Passes Lewis Settle of Commercial Street died in a local hospital Thursday morning. Church notices list a turkey dinner at The Glorious Church of God of Mt. Hope this Saturday, home talent program Sunday at 3 p.m., and the play The Romance of Ruth at the church Monday night. New Canaan Baptist choir plans a supper at the John Allen home, and Rev. F. H. Jones marks his first anniversary as pastor with services led by Rev. G. C. Gilbert. Purple Cross Nurses host a party Friday at Elks Nest on South Fayette, and Girl Scout Troop 31 will sponsor a Valentine social Friday at the Saunders home on South Street. Junior League meets Friday at 8 p.m. Masons Beckley Lodge 27 meet Saturday. Ray mond Young and H. F. Brown listed as officers. The First Baptist Church of Summerlee hosts Rev Richardson and his group from Price Hill Sunday at 3 p.m. George Carver School of Leslie observes Negro History Week with an 1:15 program on The Contribution of the Negro to American Culture and a discussion. The school thanks the community for raising 9 for the March of Dimes. Regular preaching at First Baptist Glen Jean on first and third Sundays led by Rev. G. C. Gilbert. Eugene Martin of East Beckley remains in Beckley hospital after serious mine injuries suffered Tuesday at Sprague. Aud. Evans Jr. of McAlpin stays with grandmother Mrs. Sarah J. Braxton. Mrs. Fannie Goodall of Afin recovering from a cold.
The listing shows an annual standard time change with one hour subtracted for mountain standard. It details relay hours to St Ipeal sede and notes repeated programs for Kiddies Hour Riddles Hour and evening content including The Beulah Show News and Commentary. Local programs include The House Party and Diana Shore Show with sports and dance segments throughout the night.
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