Barge Supply of Garments Volume Details Red Cross
The Red Cross will continue foreign war relief garment production as long as federal material supplies last. Local chapters funded yarn and materials, with wartime appropriations later expanding support. Names groups and volunteers who knitted and packed garments for shipment to Hawaii and other theatres, noting increased quotas for boys and service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Foreign War Relief Fund
Congress
National Red Cross
Hawaii
Iceland
H. H. Huffman
W. D Paris
C. S._ Trosper
R. E. Hicks
Herbert Bragg
Beta Sigma Phi
Holt Kester
H. E Fox
J. E. McCreery
Alfred Cohen
H. C. Lessons
J. Binderman
L. WV. Bradley
Ellen Sloan
K. C. Stewart
J. P. White
Hazel Underwood
N. Rahal
Lula Louder
FE. Layman
Mike Corey
Vennie Rogers
Jimmy Bibb
Clara Barton
Record Maker Dane at Mount Tabor Sunday School
Eight year old Dane Davis Riffe, son of Mr and Mrs Hayward Riffe of Mount Tabor, is commended for two years of perfect Sunday attendance. Rev M E Smith and Sunday School superintendent H L Tolbert praise his record. Dane is grandson of John Riffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane. Davis Riffe
Hayward Riffe
Mount Tabor
M. E. Smith
H. L. Tolbert
Dane
John Riffe
Juvenile Leader Plan Approved By Degree of Honor
The executive council of the Degree of Honor Lodge approved a juvenile leader and year book programs. Captain appointments were made for membership contests. An auditing committee was set, books to be checked quarterly. The executive committee will meet monthly on the third Wednesday. Several members were named to the investigating committee and Valentine colored refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor Lodge
J. A. Bird
Bird
Nina Tolliver
Hazel Peters
Valentine
Mary Scott
Ethel Huffman
Houchins
Edna Adkins
Miss Bird
Hazelwood
Wright
Hazel Scott
Eileen Wright
Anna Coleman
Thelma Workman Honors Mrs Willie Hall With Shower
Thelma Workman hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Willie Hall of Cameron. Refreshments were served to a list of guests including Mrs Elsie Sauls Miss Kitty Fleshman Mrs Louana Hall Mrs Kitty Richmond and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Workman
Willie Hall
Cameron
Elsie Sauls
Kitty Fleshman
Louana Hall
Kitty Richmond
Eva Clay
Violet Richmond
Beulah Lucas
Rosie Rosser
Macie Clay
Moneva Fleshman
Willie Stewart
Rosie Lucas
Hall
Workman
Miss Lafferty Weds Mr. Price in Mount Hope Church
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Lafferty to Lewis L Price of Charleston was announced. The ceremony on December 25 at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Hope was officiated by Rev. W. W. Pharr in a small relative gathering. Mrs. Price trained as a nurse at Lewis-Gale Hospital Roanoke and Mr. Price works for Atlantic Greyhound in Charleston. they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lafferty
Lewis L. —Price
Charleston
George M. Lafferty
Glen Jean
First Presbyterian
Virginia Rose Weds Garlan Grubb in December Ceremony
Miss Virginia Rose of Ury marries Garlan Grubb son of Mr and Mrs Dave Grubb of Winding Gulf. Ceremony at 12:30 pm December 27 officiated by Rev L Akers of Sophia. Attendants include George Farley Ella Bolen and others from Winding Gulf Sophia Ury Carswell and Fort Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Rose
Ury
Garlan Grubb
Walter Rose
Woilf Pen
Mr. Grubb
Dave Grubb
Winding Gulf
L. Akers
Sophia
George Farley
Ella Bolen
Akers
James A. Farley
Isaac Vance
Brooks Centers
Carswell
Juanita Brown
Eugene Matney
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Seven Tables Left for Legion Red Cross Bridge Party
Only seven tables remain for reservation for a bridge party to be held Tuesday night in the Appalachian Electric Power Company Building from 8 to 12 by the Auxiliary of the American Legion for the Red Cross Emergency Fund. Twenty-five tables were planned and eighteen reserved to date. tables cost $2 each. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. W. A. Burke at 3726. All prizes refreshments tally cards score pads ribbon and tissue paper are donated, leaving no overhead costs and ensuring the Red Cross receives all proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Red Cross
W. A. Burke
Soldier Given Farewell Party Before Deployment
Private Herman Crockett was honored with a farewell party at Miss Ruth Jones's home in Soak Creek on Saturday night ahead of returning to Camp Garden on Monday morning. Attendants included Edith Scarbro, Eva Scarbro, Ruth Jones, Helen Jones, Dorothy Haga, Helen Haga, Maxine Childress, Rosie Mitchell, Tennis Mullens, Lacy McKinney, Luther Scarbro, Buck Childress, Reginald Udy, Raymond Udy, Everett Taylor, and Frank Miller. Helpers were Mrs. Rebecca Jones and Mr and Mrs Hugh Darby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Crockett
Ruth Jones
Soak Creek
Camp Garden
Edith Scarbro
Eva Scarbro
Helen Jones
Dorothy Haga
Helen Haga
Maxine Childress
Rosie Mitchell
Tennis Mullens
Lacy McKinney
Luther Scarbro
Buck Childress
Reginald Udy
Raymond Udy
Everett Taylor
Frank Miller
Miss Jones
Rebecca Jones
Hugh Darby
Mrs Chick Ratliff Honored With Surprise Shower
Mrs Chick Ratliff formerly Miss Lillian Honaker was honored with a surprise shower at her mother Mrs T G Honaker home on Meadows Court hosted by Mrs G N Long and Miss Mable Lyle. After games Miss Della Stover won the prize for most games won amid Valentine color themed refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Ratliff
Lillian Honaker
T. G. Honaker
Meadows Court
G. N. Long
Mable Lyle
Della Stover
Valentine
O. W. God
Pajamas and Sweater Win Costume Prize Shower
Mrs Pete Bowling hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower at her North Oakwood Avenue home. Mrs Violet Scott wore striped blue rayon pajamas with a pink sweater to win the "tackiest" dressed prize while Mrs Virginia Phillips earned a second prize for having 129 purse articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Bowling
Doris Rakes
North Oakwood Avenue
Billy Curtis
Jack Humphreys
Robert Taylor
Violet Scott
Sweater
Virginia Phillips
Taylor
List of Ladies in Local Society Dinner Circle
Bey Mrs. R. M. Woodrum Mrs. Fannie Dasca Mrs. L. C. Dickin son Mrs. W. R. Daniel Miss Mable Lyle Mrs. Arthur Lyle Mrs. Verna Hoskins Mrs. W. P. Gard ner Mrs. Arlene Cottle Mrs. John Cooper Mrs. T. R. Cooper Mrs Mary McAdoo Mrs. R.I. Eckle Miss Marjorie L. Eckle Mrs. T. R. Cooper Mrs. W. H. Meriwether Miss Della Stover Mrs. A. KE. Murdocke Mrs. W. W. Aliff Mrs. W. W. Honaker Mrs. A. A. Blur ner Mrs. Honaker Mrs. Glenn Evans Miss Barbara Evans Miss Reta Hanson Miss Toni Hanson Mrs. Flora Brennan and Mrs. F. 8. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdocke
W. W. Aliff
W. W. Honaker
A. A. Blurner
Honaker
Glenn Evans
Barbara Evans
Reta Hanson
Toni Hanson
Flora Brennan
F. 8. Harvey
Daniels man confined to home by severe cold
C. C. Lewis of Daniels is confined to his home due to a severe cold, leaving him unable to attend daily activities. The report notes the illness without complications and emphasizes rest at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lewis
Daniels
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross’ Aid
Morrison
Neville St
P. O
Miss Lafferty
MR. Price
Mount Hope
G. Grubb
B. E. Silverman
Raleigh County Bank
Mrs. C. Ratliff
Eric Rakes
Glenna Davis
Mary Jean Patton
Jane Dove
Scott
Phillips
Ted Kessinger
Humphreys
Pauline la Fon
Bowling
Kelly Thompson
Curtis
E. A. Bowling
John Rakes
O. R. Rakes
Ruth Ann Rakes
Lydia Pinkham
Penney
Rayon
Penney S
United States Army
U. S. Pat
Rockford
Oxford
Terry Towels
Penney’s
Save
Dee
Union
Melton Jackets
Hammond
Beckley Music Store
Fayette ST
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