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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1949

Page

10

Evelyn Pettry Becomes Bride of Howard H. Cole Jr

Miss Evelyn Pettry and Howard H. Cole Jr. wed in a 4 PM Saturday ceremony at 1408 South Kanawha Street Beckley. The bride wore a gray suit with orchid corsage. attendants were Louise Slaughter and Le Roy Meadows. Afterward a reception followed at the Pettry home. The couple, both Shady Spring High School graduates, plan to live in Beaver and are employed locally.

Evelyn Pettry Howard H. Cole, Jr Beckley Cal M. Pettry Daniels Howard H. Cole Cool Ridge B. L. Jones South Kanawha Street Atlantic Seaboard Corporation Flat Top Beaver

Beckley Moose Women Host Buffet After Conference

Beckley hosts the mid winter conference of the Women of the Moose with chapters from Summersville Oak Hill Webster Springs and Richwood in attendance. Kathryn Smith of Washington DC grand chancellor celebrated her 60th birthday as the day began. The Beckley chapter led the event with Mrs E D Terry as general chair and Mrs C E Davis as conference leader. A buffet supper followed in the clubroom on McCreery Street.

Women of the Moose Beckley Summersville Oak Hill Webster Springs Richwood Kathryn Smith Washington, D. C C. E. Davis Harper Road College of Regents E. D. Terry Davis Katherine Smith Pearl Lilly B. ‘Gregory R. Weatherford Christine West E. J. Fourney Tee McCreery Street

Dance To Aid March of Dimes Promises Glenn Miller Echo

Tickets are on sale for a January 27 charity dance at the Black Knight Country Club, featuring Hal McIntyre’s orchestra to benefit the local March of Dimes campaign. McIntyre, longtime Miller alumnus, leads a 16 piece group with Betty Norton and Frankie Lester. tickets cost 5 per person or 10 per couple including tax. The event honors President's Birthday Ball traditions and supports infantile paralysis fundraising.

March of Dimes Drive Glenn Miller Glenn Hal McIntyre Beckleycher Black Knight Country Club March of Dimes W. A. Burke Raleigh Hal McIntyre Washington Franklin Roosevelt Tax Inc

Program Planned By King's Daughters

A communion service will be conducted by the Rev. Walter P Eastwood at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon of the King's Daughters at the Methodist Temple. Mrs Anthony Garges will have the devotionals and Mrs E J Fourney will present the musical portion of the meeting.

King’s Daughters Walter P. ‘Eastwood King's Daughters Methodist Temple Anthony Garges E. J. Fourney

Slim Waisted 8417 Dress Pattern By Sue Burnett

The Raleigh Register advertises pattern No. 8417 for sizes 9 to 18 featuring Empire waistlines. Send 25 cents to Sue Burnett, pattern number 8417, with name, address and size to Raleigh Register in New York for the spring sewing guide and a free pattern printed inside.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. Americas New York

Peregoy To Speak At Beckley Women’s Club Meeting

C G Peregoy principal of Woodrow Wilson High School will address Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club at the January 7 pm meeting. He will outline the West Virginia Education Association legislative program. Group singing and snow themed decorations will enhance the dinner event.

C. G. Peregoy Wooodrow Wilson High School Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club West Virginia Education Association Mary Carpenter Pauline Hughes

Wills Under West Virginia Law Discussed by Attorney

Beckley attorney G Berk Lynch urged that townspeople should execute a will to ensure loved ones receive property. He warned intestate heirs may cause disputes and that trusts and insurance should complement bequests. Lynch cited three writing, signing, and witnessing basics with three witnesses recommended. Beverly Walls sang selections during the program with Inez Caffee on piano.

G. Berk Lynch Beckley Towns American Home and Gardens Department Beckley Woman’s Club West Virginia Lynch Iehildren Beverly Walls Inez Caffee Miss Watls Richard Strauss Tsigouner Noel Coward Tally Ho

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs. J. H. Harvell of 909 in Raleigh General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Greene of Washington DC hosted five weekend guests of his mother, Mrs. C. R. Greene of 209 Locust Drive. Miss Nancy Bowers, WVU student, returns to studies after weekend with her parents, the Bowers. Beckleyans attend state Junior Chambers meeting in Fairmont include Huzett Smyth, William R. Barrett, Warren Williams, James Kessinger, Vergil Miller. Mrs. J. E. McKenzie, Mrs. J. W. Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Smith return to Beckley after a Washington alert. Mrs. A. S. Johnston Jr. of Beaver Avenue visits Beaver Ave home of Mrs. W. W. Kite in Charlottesville. Eva Pownall visits Herbery Stansbury in Chicago before returning to New York City. Carl C. Sanders returns to Mankin Ave after Washington trip. Guests at Hugh Frame’s home include Norris Frame, I. I. Martin and family, and Minta Hedrick. Ray Spangler returns home from two months in Florida. Mrs. F. C. Haley returns to Bluefield after visiting her daughter. J. Q. Stover Jr. Don Bailey Buford Croush and Fred Naff left for Kenosha to attend auto training. Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Peck note January Department meeting hostess L. G. Howser chaired with R. E. Hicks E. G. Larrick J. E. Lilly K. O. Lively K. Y. Humphries A. F. Matson T. L. May swor A. C. Harvey and Andrew O'B. Hogue.

J. H. Harvell Raleigh General Hospital Ogden Greene Washington, D. C C. R. Greene Locust Drive Nancy Bowers West Virginia University K. D. Bowers Kentucky Vergil Miller J. E. McKenzie J. W. Watkins Joe L. Smith Beckley Washington A. S. Johnston, Jr Beaver Avenue W. W. Kite Ewart Avenue Chicago New York City Carl C. Sanders Mankin Avenue Washington, D.C Hugh Frame eMcAlpin Norris Frame Widen I. I. Martin Iminta Hedrick Ray Spangler South Heber Street Florida Bluefield Dac Ia US Prubicl F. C. Llaley W. L. Carter Neville Street Alrs. Creswell ‘Haley C. E. Beavers Jerry Redwing Apartments W. C. Buckland Johnstown Road Haley

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