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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1937

Page

9

Frances Hay Page Weds Paul Earwood in Beckley

Frances Hay Page of Madison Virginia married Paul Bibb Earwood of Beckley at St Stephen's Episcopal Church in a 10 o'clock ceremony performed by Rev C W Sydnor. The bride wore a black suit with beige fox trim and pink rose bouquet. No attendants. Afterward the couple left for an eastern honeymoon and will reside at 16 Calloway Street.

al i St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Francis Hay Page Madison Virginia Paul Bibb Earwood C. W. Sydnor W. A. James, Jr Barwood James Hay D. C. Wade Wilson Street Earwood John Baxter-Earwood Cottage Apartments Beckley Berkley Morris Harvey College Barboursville Washington and Lee University Lexington Pi Kappa Alpha Beaver Coal and Land Company Barwood Jeff Calloway Street Ree

Marriage Licenses Issued For Several Couples

Several couples from Huntington Beckley Charleston and nearby towns were issued marriage licenses including Benjamin Dennison and Alta Brown Virgil Smith and Juanita Sweeney Harvard Harvey and Essel Bunn William Meadows and Sarah Hewlett John Bradley and Margaret Dodson Paul Earwood and CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for support during illness and death of a wife and mother Martha Rose and Evert Shrewsbury.

Benjamin Irvin Dennison Alta Mae Brown Edwight Gilbert Nathaniel Stroud Wanda Mae Quesenberry Beckley Virgil Evans Smith Lafollette Tenn Juanita Sweeney Skelton Harvard Harold Harvey Huntington Essel Bunn William Henry Meadows Sarah Bell Hewlett Firecot Howard Harold Harvey John Leftwith Bradley Charleston Margaret Carmer Dodson Paul Bibb Earwood WISIL Evert Shrewsbury Martha Rose and Evert, Jr

Screen Star Recommends Carrots as Beauty Aid

Gladys Glad reports on carrot health and beauty claims tied to Henry Ford and Hollywood stars. A physician endorses carrot salads as a daily meal aiding skin clarity, detailing a regimen of lettuce and shredded carrots with optional tomato and cucumber, dressed with lemon juice and oil or vinegar.

Screen Star Gladys Glad America FORD Michigan Henry Ford

Goitre Misunderstood Says Milwaukee Expert

Goitre is not a disease and need not be treated as such, claims Dr. A A Rock a longtime thyroid specialist. He promotes a nonoperative treatment method and offers a free book explaining goitre and the new approach via Dr A A Rock Products Dept 1222 Box 737 Milwaukee Wis.

Wilwaukee Wis A. A. Rock A. A

Beauty column Q&A on hair rinse and care tips

Answers to queries cover a lemon and peroxide rinse for blonde hair, guidance on developing thighs, and advice to visit a dentist for teeth cleaning. The editor notes Miss Glad cannot answer by mail but offers pamphlets on The New Figure and Beauty Culture with corresponding fees and stamped envelopes.

Glad

Necessary Risks By Brooke Peters Church

The piece argues that danger is inherent to growth and that parents must teach children risk awareness. It urges adult guidance for coasting and skating, recommends sensible rules, and notes paws to check ice safety, including marking thaw holes and testing ponds each skating season. It mentions local florists J P Roberts and Mrs J P Roberts in Sylacauga Alabama.

Brooke Peters

Personal notices from Beckley activity around town

Mrs J E McKenzie plans a Monday trip to Washington DC to visit relatives for several days. Mrs J A Brackman visits friends in Huntington. D E Parks of Charleston visits his niece Mrs John L Middleton and family en route to Virginia. Frank Martin returns to Fort Hancock NJ after visiting his parents here. Mr and Mrs Frank Lee of Alpoca visit Beckley. TE Bibb at the Charleston legislature spends the weekend at home. Mrs Ashton File to return today from Richmond VA. Mr and Mrs A B Clement plan a visit to San Francisco Cal. W W Goldsmith visits Fayetteville on business. Mr and Mrs C C Sanders in Philippi visiting his parents. Mrs Sanders Sr reported ill. Mr and Mrs N A Ammar return to Pittsinson after visiting Tom S Thabit. R V Martin, patient at Beckley hospital, expected to go home Monday. Mrs W C Rogers recovering at home on Reservoir Road. Ms J Merrill Gooch summoned tointon due to mother Mrs James Miller’s illness. Miss Myrtle Wade recovering from flu, able to go out. Pat Fourney of Blue Jay, Concord College student, Athens, visited Beckley last night and attended Beckley College Concord basketball game.

J. E. McKenzie Washington, D. C J. A. Brackman Huntington R.V. Martin Fort Hancock, N. J Frank Lee Alpoca Beckley TE. Bibb Charleston Ashton File Richmond A. B. Clement San Francisco Cal W. W. Goldsmith Fayetteville C. C. Sanders Philippi East Main Street W. C. Rogers Reservoir Road Pat Fourney Blue Jay Concord College Athens E. J. Fourney Beckley College

Two former governors move to country life and writing

Alf M. Landon, Kansas governor last year, will build a home on 160 acres west of Topeka, sell five acre plots, and resume direction of mining interests. Eugene Talmadge, Georgia’s retiring governor, will stay on his Sugar Creek farm and write for The Statesman, noting he will not fight the New Deal any longer. Simson sues Joan Sutherland over a joke about Wallis Simpson, alleging she said he took money to divorce her.

Alf M. Landon Kansas Topeka Eugene Talmadge Georgia Will Awell The Statesman Ernest Simpson Wallis Simpson Edward VIII Joan Sutherland Wallis

White Accents Smart on Black Dress Featured by Maxine Jennings

The black velvet gown modeled by Maxine Jennings features white satin accents that appear as braid work on sheer net, with crystal rhinestone buckles at neck and belt. The ankle-length, high-neck design suits many ages and figures, creating a longer, slimmer line. Also noted is a sleek black broadcloth evening cape with gilt embroidery and lace-toed stockings matching Chantilly lace toes with open-toed sandals.

Maxine Jennings

Attic Finds Inspire Furniture Repairs Before Painting

A reader notes that finding old pieces like chairs and tables in the attic can inspire necessary repairs such as gluing before applying paint or enamel. The article also mentions a state birth statistic of 2,843,452 North Carolinians born in the state.

Daughters of Confederacy Honor Southern Generals

Members of the Robert E. Lee chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy marked the anniversaries of General Robert E. Lee and General Stonewall Jackson with a tea at the Ragland home on Woodlawn Avenue. The event featured Confederate colors, a program of songs and readings, and a reception for attendees including Mrs. D. P. Griffith and Mrs. H. M. Blankenship, with many local women listed among guests.

Robert K. Lee Stonewall” Jackson Robert E. Lee United Daughters of the TR. Ragdand Woodlawn Avenue Ragland C. P. Griffith Austin Caperton Douglas S. Freeman James M. Hayes R. Norman Wesley D. P. Griffith W. G. Caperton Rose Harlow Warren Harry Br, May LT. R. Ragland D. Howe Johnston M. Payne J. A. Campbell L. G. Houser R. K. Rubush WW. R. May F. L. Banks Thomas M. Wickham Robert A. Boyd Charles Hodel N. S. Shrewsbury Lena Beckner J. H.greene W. H. McGinnis J. W. Davis Elizabeth Stairs L. AY. Halloran J.M. Hayes Rose Harrow Warren Helen St. Nowell W. G Caperton Harry R May H. M. Blankenship T. R. Ragland

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