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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1936

Page

3

Mrs Maxwell Hostess To Mission Circles

Mrs R L Maxwell hosted the Womans Mission Circles at her Beckley avenue home. Mrs W T Tabor led devotional and the group sang What A Friend We Have in Jesus with Mrs Leslie Williams at the piano. A salad course was served to numerous members and guests including Mrs Z E Poore of West Point New York and A B Maxwell.

Mrs. Maxwell R. L. Maxwell Womans Mission Circles Beckley Avenue W. T. Tabor Jesus Leslie Williams Maxwell Ella Deem Thelma Brown Elsie Cullough Dorothy McCullough John Anderson Elizabeth Anderson Alfred Quesenberry Ada Henderson A. B. Maxwell

Methodist Circle At Malone Home Met Last Evening

Methodist Circle No 2 of the Methodist Temple met at Mrs P O Malone s North Kanawha street with Mrs J A Brubeck as joint hostess A devotional service and a prayer led by Mrs Virginia Anvil preceded hymn singing Loyalty to Christ and a social hour Refreshments were served to a group including Mrs Tom Lewis Mrs E G Larrick Mrs R FE Rollins Mrs C Lake Allen Mrs J F Vaughan Mrs N S Lilly Mrs W R Wheeler Mrs Marshall Mrs Fannie Wheatley Miss Arlena Miller and Mrs Ellen Nicholson The February meeting will be at Mrs E S gh s Granville avenue

Methodist Temple P. O. Malone Kanawha Street J. A. Brubeck Virginia Anvil Christ Malone Brubeck Tom Lewis E. G. Larrick R. FE. Rollins C. Lake Allen J. F. Vaughan S. Lilly W. R. Wheeler Marshall Fannie Wheatley S. Virginia Anvil

Baptist Circle Holds Meeting Yesterday

Circle No. 5 of the First Baptist church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. W. A. Thornhill Jr.’s Woodlawn avenue home. The gathering opened with a devotional, followed by member papers on the topic New car, and ended with a refreshment course to several members and a guest from North Carolina.

First Baptist Church B. F. Thornton W. A. Thornhill, Jr Woodlawn Avenue Thornhill I. T. L. Maynor W. M. Suncan

Cranberry Christian Endeavor Social Meeting Note

The Cranberry Christian Endeavor held its monthly social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Bowles with a program on How Good Habits May Be Formed. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. William Fitzpatrick, former Miss Jo Flinchem, who received gifts. A dainty ice course followed for many attendees including Mrs. Fitzpatrick and numerous Bowles, Harvey, Roach, Johnson, Williams, Creeve, Buffa, and Walker family members and guests.

Cranberry Christian Endeavour T. A. Bowles William Fitzpatrick Jo Flinchem Gladys Bowles Blanche Bowles Pauline Harvey Blanche Burke Louise Roach Ruth Roach Margaret Walker Maxine Carnutte Arline Harvey Julia Buffa Arlina Buffa Ruby Bailey E. Harvey Weldon Johnson Robert Williams Will Scott James Johnson George Thompson Buren Williams Fred Williams Jim Weaver Ben Creeve Howard Creeve

Mrs. Chrisley Hosts Baptist Circle Meeting

Mrs. W. H Chrisley hosted Circle No. 1 of First Baptist at her home on Thursday. Mrs. Harwood James led the devotional and lesson. papers were given by Ida S Odell K K Rand and W A Thompson. A refreshment course followed for attendees including Kyra Mae, and others.

W. H Chrisley Circle No. 1 First Baptist Church Harwood “ James Ida S. Odell K. K. Rand W. A. Thompson Chrisley Harwood James W. L. Evans D. O. Means S. S. Gore Kyra Mae Anna Simmons J. C. Mabe

Altar Guild Elects Leaders At St Stephen’s Meeting

The Altar Guild of St Stephen's Episcopal church held its annual meeting at Mrs C L Allen's home on South Kanawha Street. Mrs Marshall Johnston was elected president and Mrs E M Payne Jr retained the secretary treasurer post. A salad course followed for members including Mrs F L Banks and Mrs E M Payne Jr.

Altar Guild St. Stephen's Episcopal Church C. L. Allen South Kanawha Street Marshall Johnston E. M. Payne, Jr Allen F. L. Banks

Ten Consolidated Bus Lines drivers earn no accident award

More than 600000 miles were driven accident free in 1935 by ten Consolidated Bus Lines drivers led by J E Craft. Named were Robert Hypes Beckley L Spencer Logan R L Linkocs Welch C Spencer Welch L Boggess Beckley H E Jimison Beckley Earl Tolbert Beckley Harb Douglas Welch Merl Thompson Logan Lawrence Warden Beckley. Each received a free uniform. average mileage exceeded 60000 miles for the year.

Consolidated Bus Lines Robert Hypes Beckley L. Spencer Logan R. L. Linkocs Welch C. Spencer L. Boggess H. E. Jimison Earl Tolbert Harb Douglas Merl Thompson Lawrence Warden J. E. Craft Linkous Boggess Jimison Tolbert Warden

Local hostesses named for charity event

Mrs Doff Daniel, Mrs J H Mc Culloch, Mrs J A Cunningham, Mrs B K Peter, Mrs N J Pugh join hosts Mrs Chester Lynch, Mrs Isabel Morton and Mrs D W McLean as organizers for the occasion.

Chester Lynch Isabel Morton D. W. McLean

Mrs Taylor to Attend State Convention Address in Charleston

Mrs William Taylor a director of the Society for Crippled Children will attend the annual state convention at 10 am January 17 in the assembly room of the Public Service Commission at the State Capitol Charleston The program includes Governor Herman G Kump Van A Bittner Major Francis Turner and Mrs Sarah Glick as speakers and welcome giver.

William Taylor The Society For Crippled Children Public Service Commission State Capitol Charleston Herman G. Kump West Virginia van A. Bittner Francis Turner Sarah Glick

McCreery Memorial Bible Class Meets Social Evening

Members of the McCreery Memorial Bible class of the Presbyterian church are invited to a social gathering tonight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William MacTaggart on North Kanawha Street. Mrs. O. H. Meador and Mrs. W. T. Blakeley prepared an interesting program.

McCreery Memorial The Presbyterian Church William MacTaggart North Kanawha Street O. H. Meador W. T. Blakeley

Freeman returns from Butler trip to tend interests

J. O. Freeman has come back after several days in Butler Tennessee where he managed business interests. He stayed as a guest of A. H. Mead during the visit. Mrs. Nina D. Bruster set out for Charleston to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Bruster, accompanied by Miss Edith Bruster and Mrs. Eli Harris who will return tonight. E. C. Feagans travels to Lynchburg Virginia for the burial of his brother who died in Williamson on Wednesday.

J. O. Freeman Butler, Tenn A. H. Mead Nina D. Bruster Charleston L. D. Bruster Edith Bruster Eli Harris E. C. Feagans Lynchburg Williamson Feagans

Beckley Social and Health Notes

A list of local residents with illness trips and visits. A. W. Laing of Charleston was a business visitor to Beckley yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. William Laudon and daughter Mary Sue have been ill at home. C. C. Lewis plans a weekend in Catlettsburg Ky. Mrs. Frank Lynn Pile of Charleston visits Beckley and Baileywood. Mrs. George W. Bright, Red Cross director, admitted for tonsil removal. Mrs. W. E. Griffith returns from Harrisburg Pa. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kennison plan Florida winter. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Tabor host Mr. Zell E. Poore and Mrs. Poore of West Point New York.

A. W. Laing Charleston Beckley William Laudon Mary Sue C. C. Lewis Catlettsburg Frank Lynn Pile A. F. Matson R. J. Brennan Baileywood George W. Bright Red Cross Beckley Hospital W. E. Griffith Harrisburg J. W. Kennison Robert Ruth Marie Florida

Morrison Store Opens Annual Clearance Sale

The O. J. Morrison store on Neville street launches its annual winter clearance today. Manager E. M. Britt announces a featured white goods sale as part of the event with substantial reductions on winter merchandise.

Morrison O. J. Morrison Neville Street E. M. Britt

Edwight Booster Club hosts regular meet at Jarrell home

The Edwight-Stickney Booster Club met at Miss Dardnella Jarrell home Friday with Jarrell serving as club president. Several local residents attended including families and friends from Edwight and Stickney. Guests and visitors came from Beckley Mullens and nearby areas.

Edwight-Stickney Dardnella Jarrell

Congressman Wesley Lloyd Dies in Washington Home

Congressman Wesley Lloyd of Washington dies at his home at age 53 in Washington. The report notes his death occurred early today. The piece also mentions hundreds of baby chicks are euthanized annually at the University of Wisconsin in poultry disease research.

Washington Wesley Lloyd University of Wisconsin

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