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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1937

Page

5

Woman from Manuelito wins Southwest All-Indian Pow Wow prize

Gertrude Silver, a Navajo girl from Manuelito New Mexico, wins the beauty contest at Flagstaff Arizona during the Southwest All Indian Pow Wow after her permanent wave. A Budapest police note reports Mrs Karl Munkasci has attempted suicide 102 times, shown after cutting wrists in a recent photo.

Gertrude Silver Manuelito, N. M Flagstaff Arizona Budapest Hungary Karl Munkasci

Games Planned For Club Members At Black Knight

The women’s committee at Black Knight country club started a Saturday night program of games and dances. Last Saturday featured game night to offset two straight dances. another games night is planned this Saturday. The season’s games have been similar with occasional new offerings as the committee develops more options. They aim to draw members and guests to arrive by eight, with games starting on the half hour and a midnight closing.

Black Knight Country Club

Bridegroom Returns Unused License With Joke Note

A Pipestem resident returned an unused marriage license after being jilted. County Clerk Harold Price reported the note read I am returning the license. Not married. She have got one good joke on me. He did not seek a refund.

Associated Press Hinton Harold Price

Negro Charged With Assault In City Jail

Frank Jones, negro, held by city police in county jail on assault and battery charges after Claudine Winston swore out a warrant before Police Judge Millard French. Jones to face a hearing tonight in city court for a fight with Miss Winston.

Frank Jones Claudine Winston Millard French Jones Miss Winston

Ragland Hosts Luncheon Honoring Valentine Party

Mrs T R Ragland hosted a luncheon at her Woodlawn Avenue home for Mrs R S Valentine and her daughter Miss Mabel Valentine of Baltimore. Guests included Mrs W A James and Miss Elizabeth James. The one o clock meal featured a summer garden theme with matching floral centerpieces and eight place settings. Mrs Ragland presented gifts to the honored guests.

R. S. Valentine Mabel Valentine Baltimore

Mrs Herring Returns From Visit To Wilson Minnesota

Mrs N J Herring has returned from a visit to relatives in Wilson Minnesota. The note records her travel from that Minnesota town and mentions no additional names or dates.

N. J. Herring Wilson, MN

Lovely luncheon hosted by Miss Martha Rose Shrewsbury

A courtesy luncheon at Miss Martha Rose Shrewsbury's Third and Park avenues home was given today for house guests Miss Lovira Shedd of Washington DC and Miss Doris Sydnor of Prenter. The table centerpiece featured a bowl of mixed garden flowers and a linen, silver, and crystal setting.

Martha Rose Shrewsbury Third and Park Avenues Lovira Shedd Washington, D. C Doris Sydnor Prenter

Luncheon Includes Noted Guests From Several Cities

The luncheon featured a long list of attendees including Miss Shedd Miss Sydnor Miss Julia Ann Ellison Miss Florence Felter Miss Marjorie Winston Mrs D C Wade Jr Miss Marian Smith Miss Mary Scott and guest Miss Cornelia Mullen of Parkersburg Miss Eileen Jarrell Miss Frances Fife Miss Nancy Wickham Miss Mary Louise Sheffler Miss Louise Davis Miss Nancy Gregory Miss Mary Jean Sawyers Miss Peggy Earwood Miss Blanche Hutchinson Miss Mary Alice Tieche Miss Margaret Bledsoe and Miss Margaret Williams

Miss Shedd Sydnor Julia Ann Ellison Florence Felter Marjorie Winston D. C. Wade, Jr Marian Smith Mary Scott and Guest Cornelia Mullen Parkersburg Eileen Jarrell Frances Fife Nancy Wickham Mary Louise Sheffler Louise Davis Nancy Gregory Mary Jean Sawyers Peggy Earwood Blanche Hutchinson Mary Alice Tieche Margaret Bledsoe Margaret Williams

Penney's Push Draws Townwide Shopper Rush

A brisk flow of customers floods Penney's as shoppers hurry to grab bargains. The ad urges immediate action, inviting everyone to join the steady stream of visitors purchasing goods today.

Penney’s

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