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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1937

Page

3

Mrs Meadows Takes Award For Low Net

Clear skies drew a large group of women golfers to Black Knight Country club for a nine hole event. Mrs H P Meadows won the low net score and the golf ball prize, while Mrs J Lewis Bumgardner took two prizes in the putting contest and low gross. Other players listed include Katy Jo Catron Jo Ann Griffith Elizabeth James and several club members.

Black Knight Country Club J. Lewis Bumgardner H. P. Meadows Katy Jo Catron Jo Ann Griffith Elizabeth James R. S. Goldsmith D. W. Duke J. P. White W. M. Duncan C. L. Hall J. E. Lilly J. E. McKenzie J. W. Watkins D. C. Ashton E. M. Payne Jr N. J. Pugh Eunice Bumgardner Eleanor Payne

Dog Adopts Independence Fire Department in Kansas

Nip, owned by Mrs. Virgil Tatum, has taken to spending time around the Independence fire station. The dog follows firemen home and returns when kept out, leaving firefighters seeking a way to end the unusual adoption.

Associated Press Independence Kas Independence Fire Department Nip Virgil Tatum

Texas Schools Offer Bible Study Credit Without Supplies

In Austin Texas the public school system allows credit for Bible study but lacks teachers and materials. The state department of education approved half credit for Old and New Testament courses yet Bible study cannot be funded by free text books, so churches and religious groups may sponsor the courses.

Associated Press Austin Tex Texas Public Schools State Department of Education

Rye plant with 71 heads found on Tekamah farm

A rye plant bearing 71 heads and containing 3550 kernels was discovered on the Bart Welch farm near Tekamah Nebraska. The find highlights unusual yield on a single plant and may interest local agricultural observers.

Bart Welch Tekamah Neb

Bride Honored With Surprise Shower in Richmond Tally

Mrs. Sidney P. Collier Jr of Richmond, formerly Mary Ann Maxwell of this city, was feted with a miscellaneous shower at the home of her aunt and uncle Mrs. R L Maxwell. The event planned by Miss Elizabeth Anderson and Mrs Leslie Williams featured games, a dining room ice course, and a display of gifts. Guests included relatives and friends from the Maxwell circle and visitors from Washington DC and Prenter.

Sidney P. Collier, Jr Richmond Mary Ann Maxwell R. L. Maxwell Elizabeth Anderson Leslie Williams Collier J. W. Maxwell Miss Anderson Williams Blanche Hutchinson Julia Ann Ellison Nancy Gregory W. P. Gregory Alfred Quesenberry Dorothy Quesenberry W. D. Cox Ed Cook J. T. Rogers Ross Culpepper Roy Keyser Ruth Wilson Ethel Keyser Eva Keyser Ernest Quesenberry Martha Rose Shrewsbury Lovira Shedd Washington, D. C Doris Sydnor Prenter Rose Griffith Harold R. Ridenour J. M. Henderson Mary Elizabeth Maxwell E. L. Ellison

Maria Marches On Morgantown Police Car Retires

The roofless "Old Black Maria" ends six years of service with the Morgantown police after hauling more fines into city tills than any other patrol car.

Associated Press Morgantown

Personal Mentions From Richmond And Surrounding Areas

Richmond Virginia social notes list guests and departures. Mrs Beulah Ann Graybear Bailey and Mr Bailey plan to settle in Bluefield. Mrs R O Calloway has returned home from Oak Hill hospital to Scarbro. Mrs Guy Johnson of Berwind visits Wickham Avenue family. George W Bair and family return from Craig Healing Springs. Martha Rose Shrewsbury hosts Lovira Shedd and Doris Sydnor. E M Payne and Eleanor Payne return from a visit.

Sidney P. Collier, Jr Richmond R. L. Maxwell Woodrow Bailey Beulah Ann Graybear Mr. Bailey Bluefield R. O. Calloway Oak Hill Hospital W. W. Miller Scarbro Guy Johnson Berwind C. W. Hogg Wickham Avenue George W. Bair Ethel Bair Bessell Bair Porter Craig Healing Springs Martha Rose Shrewsbury Lovira Shedd Washington, D. C Doris Sydnor Prenter W. Va E. M. Payne Eleanor Payne

Mrs. Collier and guests host bridge afternoon

Mrs Sidney P Collier Jr entertains Richmond guest and Richmond group at the home of Mr and Mrs R L Maxwell in Fairview. Miss Julia Ann Ellison wins high prize as two tables play contract. salad course served to a list of ladies including Mrs Collier and several Misses.

Sidney P. Collier, Jr Richmond R. L. Maxwell Mary Elizabeth Maxwell Harold R. Ridenour Bridge Ridenour Fairview Apartments Julia Ann Ellison Mrs. Collier Martha Rose Shrewsbury Lovira Shedd Washington, D. C Doris Sydnor Prenter Nancy Gregory Blanche Hutchinson Mary K. Harrington J. M. Henderson

Social Roundup from Middlebrook and Bluefield Visits

Mrs Ray Sigmund and sons Billy and Jimny visit Bluefield as guests of Mrs E R Cresap. Mrs John Ward and Mrs Isabel Morton motor to Charleston for business. Mrs T W Friend returns to Columbus Ohio with Mr and Mrs Donahue after two weeks with daughter. J Lewis Bumgardner and Eunice return from Charlottesville and Staunton. Miss Cornelia Mullen of Parkersburg visits Bluefield and stays with Miss Mary Scott. Marie Fink returns home from Welch after days with sister Mrs Aaron Friedman.

Middlebrook Ray Sigmund Billy Jimny Bluefield E. R. Cresap John Ward Isabel Morton Charleston T. W. Friend E. P. Donahue Columbus Ohio Mrs. Donahue J. Lewis Bumgardner Eunice Charlottesville Bumgardner Staunton Cornelia Mullen Parkersburg Mary Scott Marie Fink Woodlawn Ave Aaron Friedman Welch

God in Nature circle program at First Baptist outdoor meeting

Circle No. 9 at First Baptist held an outdoor program titled God in Nature on Mount Hope road led by Mrs. D. O. Totten. Mrs. W. J. Peters, Mrs. C. C. Webster and Mrs. Gladys Dixon presented, followed by a business session and a picnic supper for members and guests including Mrs. A. R. Eckle and others.

God Circle No. 9 First Baptist Church D. O. Totten Mount Hope Road W. J. Peters C. C. Webster Gladys Dixon Totten A. R. Eckle I. A. King P. F. Bair Carrie Holliday Smith Ira Holliday E. S. Cooper A. L. Starkey FE. L. Irwin Clara Daugherty Helen Daugherty Ethel Dunn Ethel Price Williams Gladys Law Ira Whitlock

Talley of Charleston Expected in Town for Business

C. B. Talley of Charleston was anticipated to arrive today to address ongoing business matters in the city.

C. B. Talley Charleston

Younger Set To Enjoy Outing At Jungle Beach

A social outing for the younger set is arranged this evening by Miss Ann Ware Miss Harriett Wood Miss Phoebe Bledsoe and Miss Marguerite Clifton. They meet at the Wood residence on Woodlawn Ave at six thirty then motor to Jungle Beach for a swim and a weiner roast with an array of attendees listed including Theresa Dunkley Betty Jane Meador Rosemary Williams Agnes Givens Alpha Wooddell Marguerite Adams Catherine Jordan Betty Hall and many others. Mrs J A Wood and Mrs W R Fugitt will accompany them.

Ann Ware Harriett Wood Phoebe Bledsoe Marguerite Clifton J. A. Wood Woodlawn Ave Jungle Beach Theresa Dunkley Betty Jane Meador Rosemary Williams Agnes Givens Alpha

Whitlocks Visit Charleston on Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Ida Whitlock were motor visitors to Charleston on Wednesday.

Ida Whitlock Charleston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Bumgardner Mrs. Meadows Sidney Collier Shantungs E. M. Payne CO Sidney P. Collier Jr Catalina Patricia Pat Sport Oxfords Beckley Department Store Heber Street Beckley God In Nature Eckley Women’s Drees Women's White Sport Oxfords Misses’ & Children’s Dolores Boys’ Sandal Oxfords
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