LaFon Takes Dem Leadership in West Virginia House
Delegate William M. LaFon of Union becomes majority floor leader after Speaker James Kay Thomas appoints him to the post he held in 1935. Thomas also names LaFon to pressure tighter committee work as the 1937 session begins. Other anticipated committee heads include Jamus Strauss on taxation and finance and George Oldham on education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Strauss
Committee On Taxation
Associated Press
Charleston
William M. LaFon
Union
House
James Kay Thomas
Monroe County
Judiciary Committee
LaFon
Jamus M. Strauss
Morgantown
Taxation
Harry L. van Sickler
Lewisburg
George Oldham
Wheeling
E. E. White
Madison
T. E. Bibb
Beckley
Carl Calvert
Chelyan
Local Society News and Church Funerals Reported
Duelist Sarga is a father. Three accessions to First Baptist Church after Sunday services. Funeral services for Mollie Staple and J. Hunt largely attended. PTA Elliott High school to meet at 7 30 pm with special 11 and 12 grade program. Miss Julia Brown wed Charles Brydie at Frank Chasey home. Mt Vernon Baptist Pastor’s Aid to meet at 1 pm. Minnie Winston ill. Lula McCrawn visited Texanna Goff. Georgia Shellest birthday for John Witten. B Y P U hosted two parties at Z O Hopkins and another gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Anderson
Ozella Clark
Loretta Richmond
Billy Morehead
Martha Dawson
First Baptist Church
Mollie Staple
J. Hunt
Parent- Teacher Association of
Elliott High School
Margaret Anthony
North Carolina
R. D. Alston
J. A. Monroe
Julia Brown
Charles Brydie
Frank Chasey
Stamford City
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
John Christian
Pastor's Aid Society
Minnie Winston
Thomas Tuck
Beckley
Lula McCrawn
Texanna Goff
Sun
Goff
Georgia Shellest
John Witten
Bible and Literary Program Frames Church Plans
Four accessions to the church were recorded Sunday in morning and evening services at the home of Miss Elaine Morten. The Missionary Society met with Mrs. C Westbrook Thursday morning. Plans for a Bible and literary program for the new year were completed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Mattie Turner’s home with a supper Saturday to benefit the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Morten
The
Missionary Society
C. Westbrook
Mattie Turner
Alderson notes Woman's Dept met at Fletcher home
Alderson society reports an all day meeting of the Woman's Department of Greenbrier Baptist at Mrs. F R Fletcher's home. Talks by several members followed a brief business session, with many attendees listed by name. Additional notes include residents visiting relatives, hospital stays, and local travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department
Greenbrier
Will Kershner
Fred Patton
A. C. Pugh
R. Bland
Callahan
Elmer Taylor
Luther Reed
Lucy Hanson
Lottie Burdette
Lonnie Ayers
Dibbler
Orr Huffman
Everette Broyles
J. M. Alderson
Jerry O'Brian
H. E. Sharpe
E. R. Fletcher
The Other Woman Lives Around the Corner
Fragmentary text discusses relationships and social roles, noting men and women’s discomforts and the implied dangers to home life, with scattered references to a home wife and a product called Table Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Ham
Local Colored News Highlights Social Visits and Church Notice
Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Laurel Creek visits in the home of her daughter Mrs. Johnny Blackman. Mrs. Katherine Logan of Beckley guests at her parents S. E. Tucker. Miss Arlene Ward of Charleston visits her uncle George Ward. First Baptist church to meet Saturday at 2 PM. all members urged to attend. Pastor Rev. T. S. Jennings seeks large turnout. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Wilkes return to Washington DC after holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Richardson and Mrs. Shirline Austin guests during holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Falogs Akery welcomed a baby girl. Miss Georgianna and Roberta Rhinehart host a young-set party. Entertain at dinner G. T. Wingfield hosts Mr. Russell Miller, Miss Mary E. Davis, Miss Bertha Davis. Rev. M. Gravely and Mrs. Powell return from Huntington after a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Logan
Beckley
S. E. Tucker
Arlene Ward
Charleston
George Ward
First Baptist Church
T. S. Jennings
Cooper Wilkes
Washington, D. C
Richard Richardson
Shirline Austin
Falogs Akery
Georgianna
Roberta Rhinehart
G. T. Wingfield
North Beckley
Russell Miller
Prudence
Mary E. Davis
Christopher Explains Why Snow Man Holds a Doll
A whimsical scene unfolds as Willy Nilly demands full explanations from Christopher about a doll placed in a snow man and related escapades with Rip and the Puddle Muddlers. The tale blends curious dialogue with hints of mystery as the crow counsels caution and a coast for later. The text also shifts to local notices, mentioning Mrs Gravely’s sister death and social updates from Beckley and Bluefield, including church missionary society activity and residents’ visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Christoyous
Willy Nilly
Rip
Pegan Christopher
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Dem
Sarga
M. E. McClaughton
Mrs. R. D. Alston
Franz Larga
Budapest
Ann
Dick Tracy
Chester Gould
Gus Edson
Radcliff
Maree
Emmaabane
Iss - Sust
Alderson Society
Clifton Forge
Mr. Bennett
Ann Fury
Caldwell
Alderson
George Smithson
W. G. Smithson
Arthur Bostic
Hinton Hospital
Hazel Kershner
Minnesota
Mary Mitchell
Laurel Creek
Johnny Blackman
Stotesbury
East Beckley
Wnly
Mary Graham Bonner
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Lula Matthew
L. B. Smith
Amelia Minor
F. M. Morehead
Inez Murray
M. Dawson
Georgia Wright
Linnie Toler
E. R. Carter
W. R. Woodson
Mary Cox
Robbie Henderson
Doshie Smith
Sallie Patterson
Bertha Wright
Dee Eee
Tropics
Mamie Smith
Josephine Baker
Annie Rooney
Moon Mullins
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Pinkey
Gee, Zero
Little Lamb
Special Agent
X-9
BY Brandon Walsn
Sam
Martin
Red Monk
Thimble Theater
Charles Flanders
FBI
Fuwuns
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