Monday Music Club to hold purely social gatherings
The Monday Music Club shifts from monthly music and papers to social luncheons in July August and September. The first luncheon is Tuesday at 12 30 in the Beckley Hotel private dining room with about fifteen members expected to plan programs for the coming year. Similar luncheons will follow in August and September for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hotel
Ffteen
C. J. Kinzer
Theurch
G. C. Hite
O. Harvey
E. M. Giese
Harry Foxx
Woans Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ross Culpepper
J. BR
iFirst Baptist Church
J. R
Becmions
S. Price H. Caffee
Beckley
South Heber Street
Presbyterian Church
Tom Laing
Én Esther
Meth Church
Personal Notices From Raleigh Social Roundup
Lionel Caffee and L T Dure ice Teft traveled to Cincinnati Ohio yesterday to attend a double header baseball game this afternoon. Mr and Mrs D O Means host a guest, her sister Mrs Ralph Lawrence and Mr Lawrence of Charleston. Mrs L Meredith Powers and children of Richmond arrived last night to visit Dr and Mrs M C Banks of Raleigh. Rev and Mrs Ross Culpepper and son Marvin plan to leave this afternoon for Charleston to spend several days returning Wednesday. Miss Florence Seaman and Mrs J Lewis Bumgardner left for White Sulphur Springs. Seaman will return Monday night. Mrs J B Heller and daughter Shirley plan a week in Baltimore with Mr Heller returning Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Caffee
L. T. Dure
Cincinti
Ohio
D. O. Means
Ralph Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Charleston
L. Meredith Powers
Richmond
M. C
Sea Search Details Across Pacific for Earhart Flight
The Navy and Coast Guard intensified a search 200 miles southwest of Howland Island for Amelia Earhart and Noonan. A navy flying boat base was established at Howland, with the coast guard cutter Mason and reports from amateur radio operators guiding lines of inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantz
Putnam
Navy
Honolulu
Howland Island
Phoenix
Gilbert
Coast Guard
Mason
Howland
Miss Earhart
Noonan
Circus Birthday Party Ideas For Children
Mrs. Alexander George AP Feature Service outlines a circus themed children's party with gelatin animals, circus cake toppers, and themed decorations. Practical tricks include animal gumdrop figures, cake frosting tricks, paper caps, bonbons, and tabletop carousel touches to delight guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander George AP
New Pool Room Opens In Beckley Area
The Beckley area reports a new pool room replacing the old recreation hall at Main Street. The modern hall features chromium plated chairs with red plush seats around the playing floor and updated pool and billiard tables. A separate weather mention notes Washington reports wind and clouds over Howland. Charles Horner, NAD president, calls the flight attempt courageous despite past overshoot remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Horner
National Aeronautical Association
Witnesses Question Ball Family Tates In Murder Case
State police pursue leads in a murder case tied to Rev Ball who declared the defendant could be guilty of murder in the first degree or nothing. Officers traced Ball’s rural circuit from a Bedford chapel where his first wife died leaving five children to Milton and Jesse Wyoming County to question relatives of Mrs Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Ball
Milton
Bedford Chapel
Samuel Custer Services Today
Samuel Henry Custer 62 died at noon yesterday at his daughter Mrs. W V Adams home in Slab Fork from heart disease. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Adams home conducted by Rev. Levi J Akers and Rev. B F Sperrow. The body will go to Stuart Virginia for burial tomorrow. He is survived by two stepsons T H Pike of Algoma and T G Pike of Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Henry Custer
W. V. Adams
Slab Fork
Adams
Levi J Akers
B. F. Sperrow
Stuart
T. H. Pike
Algoma
W. Va
T. G. Pike
Washington, D. C
Ford Challenges Board Authority Over Plant Labor Row
Ford Motor company disputed the National Labor Relations Board authority to regulate its workforce at the Dearborn plant. The company denied NLRB allegations of unfair labor practices, claiming the May 26 clash at gates involved self defense after unionists trespassed. A second union distribution effort is planned for Wednesday, with UAW President Homer Martin arranging talks with Governor Murphy on state police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Ford Company
Harry Bennett
Ford
Surburban Dearborn
United Automobile Workers of America
Secon
Homer Martin
Frank Murphy
jState
Beckley Holiday Groups Occupy Greenbrier Cabins
Greenbrier River cabins at the Greenbrier and Barger Springs host Beckley residents for the weekend and week of the holiday. Families and guests include G R Bartley Jess Richmond Geraldine Wheeler Hazel Landreth Hug Holliday Bill Miles Joe L Smith Katy Jo Catron F L Banks Frances File Doft Daniel family Magee and others from Fayette county Shenandoah Valley trip participants C W Broughman K W Thorne Wetzel Dempsey and guests Bill Klaus Carolyn Klaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier
Barger Springs
Beckley
G. R. Bartley
Jess Richmond
Geraldine Wheeler
Hazel Landreth
K. W. Thorne
Betty Lou
C. C. ‘Wetzel
Margaret
Alma
W. A. Dempsey
W. A. Dempsey, Jr
Neva Jane’ Dempsey
Bill
Carolyn Klaus
Church Holds Conference At Talcott Camp
Beckley youths plan to attend the Summer Conference at Camp Campbell near Walcott July 12 17 sponsored by Ascension Episcopal Church Hinton Directed by S W Pollock Jr and the Rev Temple Wheeler Mrs Wheeler leads the young girls Rev C W Sydnor Jr Beckley on part of the faculty Bible study morning swims recreation and a Wednesday all day picnic Families are invited St Stephens Beckley may join the outing as part of an effort to start an annual event after state conferences at Jacksons Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Camp Campbell
Walcott
Ascension Episcopal Church
Hinton
S. W. Pollock Jr
Temple Wheeler
The
Ascension Church
Miss Laing to Spend Summer in New York
Miss Ella Davig Laing daughter of Mr and Mrs T K Laing of Harper left this morning for a six weeks stay in New York City. She enters the Feagan School of Dramatic Art to specialize in childrens dramatics. Last year she conducted a school for children teaching French through folk song and dramatics. She will reopen her school in the fall teaching English and French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella-Davig-Laing
T. K. Laing
Harper
New York City
Miss Laing
Feagan School of Dramatic Art
Junior Auxiliary Holds Meeting and Plans for Legion Events
Carolyn Klaus presided over a Junior Auxiliary business session at the Memorial Building. Attendees discussed attending the District Legion convention at Lake Shawnee on July 31 and planned the August 6 Mother-Daughter banquet. Prizes were awarded to poppy day winners Ann Thompson Jeannette Williams Betty Harrison and Mary Dickenson. A potluck supper followed with many members and guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Klaus
The
American Legion
Memorial Building
District Legion
Lake Shawnee
Ann Thompson
Jeannette Williams
Betty Harrison
Mary Dickenson
F. W. Roschi
Lee Davis
Geneva Davis
Beba Aliff
Ruth Foley
Dorothy Caffee
Marguerite Ward
Betty Jo
Margaret Crawford
Neva Jane Dempsey
Gloria Hilda Goldstein
Garnette Pedro
Lois
Celia Elkin
Betty Jo Harrison
Jeanette Williams
Dorisena
Betty Martin
Ruth
Ida
Gladys Eye
Margaret Rose
Mary Stuart
Sarah Katherine Malone
Frances Ann Meador
Thelma Ruth Meador
Birthday Party Honoring Howard Harper In Sophia
Mrs. Huel Harper of Sophia entertained Saturday afternoon for her son Howard’s birthday anniversary. The event featured games and a refreshment course served to a large group including Margaret Nichols Charlotte Nichols Virginia Futate Eugene Futate Vivian Pansy Hand Douglas Hand Roberta Hand Katrina Barnum Leo Barnum Barbara Jane Mannard Rosie Maynard Betty Jessup Mary Ellen Jessup Faye Jessup Cleo Waycaster Frances Tosh Geneva Sue Frances Turner Tommy Richards Margaret Richards Violet Pale Ivan Basham Frances Basham Betty Lou Loyjeu Lucy Jessup and Howard Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huel Harper
Sophia
Howard
Margaret Richards
Violet Pale
Ivan
Frances Basham
Betty Lou Loy Jeu
Lucy Jessup
Howard Harper
Mrs Sigler Hosts Church Circle Dinner in Glen
Mrs G T Sigler entertained Circle No 1 of the Methodist Temple Thursday night at her Glen Morgan home. Originally a picnic plan, the gathering became a pot luck supper due to cool weather. Guests included Mrs Helena Doyle of Rhodell and others alongside Circle members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. ‘Sigler
Circle No.1
Methodist Temple
Glen, Morgan
Helena Doyle
Rhodell
Claude Jarrett
Bésaca
Sarah Asher
J. C. Wauhop
Circle No. 5
First Baptist Church
South Oakwood Avenue
J. C. Bailey
Jesus
J. C. Mabe
February Wedding Announced for Naomi Ray and Audra Price
A February marriage formally announced yesterday united Miss Naomi Ray of Beckley and Logan with Mr. Audra Price of Mullens. The ceremony occurred February 12, 1937, in Bristol Tennessee at the minister's home. After July 15 they will reside at a South Oakwood Avenue apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Ray
Logan
Audra Price
Mullens
Bristol
Tenn
Price
Beckley
A. W. Ray
Consolidated Hus Lines
Mr.Price
Lon Price
Consolidated Bus Tines
South Oakwood Avenue
Grimes Remains Last Spitballer Still Active
Burleigh Grimes, a Brooklyn pitcher, is the sole surviving member of the 1920 spitball fraternity still in major league pitching. The 1920 ban left 17 exempted from the rule, with 16 others having since retired or left baseball. Alen Sotheron now manages Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Burleigh Grimes
Alen Sotheron
Milwaukee
Local visitors and guests at Black Knight Country Club
C. M. Reynolds returns from Ronceverte. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Liggett and daughter Kathleen of Fort Thomas Kentucky are guests at the Black Knight Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Reynolds
Ronceverte
A. A. Liggett
Kathleen
Fort Thomas, Ky
Black Knight Country Club
Cottage Cheese as Major Food Class Aids Summer Meals
An article extols cottage cheese as a versatile, economical staple suitable for hot weather meals. It offers recipes and variations such as cucumber pear aspic with cottage cheese center, cheese balls with nuts, canapes, and fillings for sandwiches and tomatoes, emphasizing ease of digestion and broad uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander George
Mabscott Class Meeting at Miss Bryant Home
Calvary Baptist Church class three held a Friday meeting at Miss Ora Bryant home with theme Hope. Mary Jean Patton led the business session and refreshments were served. Present were many members including Ora Mae Bryant and Mrs. Ray Patton. Next gathering at Miss Vivian Walker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Ora Bryant
Catherine Willis
Mary Jean Patton
Nellie Nose
Lillian Ferguson
Gloria Bolen
Margaret McMillian
Ethel Porterfield
Ora Mae Bryant
Ray Patton
Vivian Walker
Dance Sponsored By Rescue Team
Beginning at midnight tonight a dance will be held in the Glen White Amusement Hall sponsored by the Glen White Mine Rescue Team. Joe Dutton arranges the event and the Swing Devils of Becksley will provide the music. Clarence Bibb, who toured Europe for six weeks, is expected to land in New York tomorrow before returning here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen White Rescue Team
Swing Devils
Glen White Amusement Hall
Glen White
Glen-White-Mine
Clarence Bibb
Europe
New York
Shower Given Mrs Hurt By Friends Here
A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Hurt formerly Miss Ruby Kes singer at the Agee home on South Kanawha street. Guests included Miss Mildred Agee and many others with games contests and a refreshment course before Mrs Hurt leaves for Kannapolis to join Mr Hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hurt
Roland Hurt
Ruby Kessinger
Hurt
Kannapolis
N. C
Mildred Agee
Elmer Hutchinson
Bessie Tolbert
Dal Jas. McKinney
M. Agee
South Kanawha Street
Agee
Maye Palmer
Della McKinney
Eldon Hodson
May Willis
June Matheney
A. T. Kessinger
Eldon - Hodson
Pat Wheeler
Hugh A. Dunn
Lloyd Webb
Frances Bailey
P. M. Epling
Earl Snead
C. B. Garten
Anice Bailey
Merle Lilly
Melba Hurt
Zanella Family Vacationing Across Virginia
Mr and Mrs Peter Zanella and their daughter Antoinette of Helen and Ms Maxey with Mr Maxey of Beckley visit Richlands Virginia to spend holidays with their daughter Mrs Edward Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Zanella
Antoinette
Helen
L. V. Maxey
Mr. Maxey
Beckley
Edward Crawford
Richlands
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Greenbrier River
Talcott Camp
Mrs. Sigler
Grimes
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Koppers
New River
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Mabscott
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Typtes
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Buddy Rogers
Jeannette McDonald
Gene Raymond
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T. W. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Directors
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