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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1935
Page
9
Washington reports indicate government plans to keep easy money policy, with Morgenthau aiming to borrow only for current needs. Roosevelt meets with financial experts at the White House including Harrison and Fisher to weigh global monetary issues and banking bill reforms.
The New River Womens Missionary district held a two day session at Fleenezer Baptist Church Beckley electing A L Peck Sprague as president Patsy Anderson Powelton as vice president J W Wilkerson Montgomery as secretary and Edna Payne East Beckley as treasurer An executive board member was L J Waxwell Skelton The closing program featured talks by Rev A Abrams Mrs Katie Akers Miss Viola Topson and others Banners were awarded to Powelton Glen Ferris and Winona The next annual session will be at Winona Lawn Fete and church events follow with musicals and community notices scattered among the Beckley area activities.
Ingram and Elsie Stewart visited relatives in Lillybrook with Mrs. Clara Dumas hosting. Helen Mitchell and two sons returned from Norton Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bradley visited H Miller in Stotesbury. Gertrude Young returned home from visiting Rev. and Mrs. R G Berger, accompanied by her brother Junior Young and Ben Roberts. A Magnolia Baptist church social is planned for July 13 hosted by the Pastor's Aid Society. Carlisle Activities note Frank L. Smith visiting Lillybrook and others. baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Jackson. Long Branch reports Fifth Sunday services at Mt Zion Baptist led by Rev. Moses Ray. Missionary Society met. illness updates for several members. An entertainment is planned at the church Saturday with a debate and social at Star of Bethlehem Baptist on July 13 at 7:30 pm debating Who renders greater service doctor or lawyer with speakers James Moore, James Jackson, James Mills, and Wiley Moon.
East Beckley New Hope Baptist Church members are asked to meet this evening at 7 30 for important church business led by Rev J A Adams pastor. United Holiness Church Beckley officers and members urged to meet at 7 30 for important business led by Rev G W Hairston pastor. First Baptist church holds prayer services Wednesday evening. Mrs Victoria Courts has returned home living with Mrs Katie Akers. Members Mary Staunton Katie Akers P P Glenn and Hoover attended New River Women's District Convention at Beckley Wednesday and Thursday. Ed Gatewood returns from Wadeboro NC after attending his mother’s funeral last week. Sunday service featured by Rev Brookins in morning and Rev Carthorn in the eo-
The Help and Aid Missionary Society held a Monday meeting at Rev. and Mrs. Brokins home with a productive session and refreshments. The next gathering will be at Mr. and Mrs. Hearn residence. Rev. W J Cartermarked his fourth anniversary at First Baptist Lillybrook with two sermons by Rev J C Clemons. An ordination is planned for the third Sunday in July with Rev B L Zeigler to preach.
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