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Community Notes and Obituaries in Raleigh County
Local society items report Mrs Lucy Breckenridge’s return from Suntington and Mrs Gladys Herndon’s visit. Mrs Welton James is listed as a Beckley Hospital patient and improving. George Breckenridge returns to Huntington to resume studies at Douglas High School after holidays. The Mothers Club of Affinity School plans a Tuesday meeting. Mrs D Bailey presides. New residents Mr and Mrs Andrew White welcomed. Chapter meetings announced for Electra Chapter 40 OSB and N ALA OL PL with dates and locations. Death notice for Albert Thompson of Greenstown. funeral plans pending. Meetings of Wells Elementary DP and other lodge chapters noted. Jerry Jones listed as patient at Laird Memorial Hospital. Melgalu Chapter No 6 E S meets Tuesday at 6:30. Rites announced for Jake Walker at Mt Joy Baptist Church Fireco. burial Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving family details provided. Imma Lee Smith funeral services noted with destinations Statesville NC and East Beckley.