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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1950

Page

13

Isabel Marie Dransfield Weds William F Holt in Union Presbyterian Church

Isabel Marie Dransfield married William French Holt at Union Presbyterian Church in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Dransfield of Union, wore marquiselle over satin with lace, and a long train. Attendants included maid of honor Bette Holt and bridesmaids Anna Lou Ballard and Dixie LaFon. Best man was Harold Holt. ushers included Archie Cransfield Jr and Jay Muff. A reception followed at the bride's home with a tiered cake and white snapdragons. The couple plans to reside in Gary after a wedding trip.

Register UNION William French Holt Isabel Marie Dransfield Gary Archie Glenn Dransfield Rae Holt Holt Hope Union Presbyterian Church Robert R. Gray James Campbell Karen Dransfield Sigma Sigma Sigma Bette Holt Anna Lou Ballard Princeton Dixie LaFon Sandra Dransfield Leighton Dransfield Gap Mills Harold Wolt Beckley Archie Cransfield, Jr Jay Muff Marshall McCue Bluefield St. Marshall Talbott, Jr Pickaway Mrs. Dransfield Bowman Doss Columbus Randolph Parrish Huntington G. 0. Dransfield D. E. Foose Betty Shanklin Princeton High School Concord College Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority McNowell Isolt Mt. Hope High School Bowling Green Business University United States Navy Phi Delta Pi U. S. Steel Corporation J. T. Dransfield John Patty Diane Fairborn J. F. Maddy

Athens Methodist Pastor and Wife Feted at Reception

The Rev and Mrs Paul McKain were honored at a reception at Athens Methodist Church hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service. McKain took up duties on June 11. A program featured The Lord's Prayer sung by Janis Wall with piano by Mrs Ralph Klingensmith and readings by Mrs Verena Farley.

Athens Paul McKain McKain Giles Fink Smith Bradley L. T. Funk Fred Parker Mary Alice Klingensmith Alice Wall

Bluefield Man Charged With Arson In Insurance Scam

Kenneth Casto, a Bluefield resident, was charged with arson after a January 15 fire destroyed a one year old restaurant apartment building east of Bluefield on U S Route 1921. The building, owned by Casto, was insured by eight to ten companies for about 52000. Origin of the blaze remained undetermined at the time of the warrant.

Ry Register Princeton Bluefield Parker R. Wilson C. C. [McGuire Kenneth ©. Casto U. S. Route 1921 Casto Wilson

Mt Hope Lions to mark 20th anniversary event planned

Mt Hope Lions Club prepares for its 20th anniversary with a planned celebration in the early fall. N L Kemp, the new president, formed a committee to arrange entertainment led by W G Potter C E Jones G E Williams W D Lawton and R G Patteson. Guests at the meeting included R E Hughes of Bluefield and John Scott of Oak Hill.

Register MT. Hope Mt. Hope Lions Club N. L. Kemp W. G. Potter C. E. Jones G. E. Williams W. D. Lawton 2. G. Patteson Wood Poling Jack Calloway N.L. Kemp C. FE. Jones Whitesville R. G. Patteson

Concord to Begin Second Summer Term On Monday

Concord College will open its second summer session on Monday and run until August 25. Registrar S L McGraw said 935 students from 13 states attended the first six weeks, the largest summer enrollment in 15 years, with 312 men and 623 women. The session will feature graduate education courses from Marshall College, including The Critic Teacher and Elementary School Organization and Administration. County registrations: Mercer 283, McDowell 147, Raleigh 145, Wyoming 63, Summers 63, Greenbrier 50, Mingo 50, Fayette 43, Monroe 26, Logan 24, Kanawha 16, Nicholas 4, Boone 3, Pocahontas 3, Taylor 1. states include Virginia 24, Massachusetts 7, Connecticut 3, New York 2, Ohio 2, and others. One student from Puerto Rico.

Concord Register Athens Concord College S. L. McGraw McGraw Marshall College Mercer McDowell Raleigh Wyoming Summers Greenbrier Mingo Fayette Monroe Logan Kanawha Nicholas Boone Pocahontas Taylor Virginia Massachusetts Connecticut New York Ohio Indiana Maryland Michigan New Hampshire North Carolina Texas Puerto Rico

Athens Personal Notices From Register Staff

Mrs Brown Scott formerly of Athens now Roanoke Va is guest of Mrs L T Funk Garreth Harmon son of Mr and Mrs Frank Harmon Princeton has returned home after Memorial Hospital treatment for bicycle injuries Dorothy Rae Grimm has returned to Athens after visiting sister Mrs C St Gerald for three weeks Mrs Van Reenan visiting brother Layman Good at Camp Creek before returning to Athens for the trip home

Weller Athens Brown Scott Athens Roanoke L. T. Funk Garreth Harmon Frank Harmon Princeton Memorial Hospital Dorothy Rae Grimm

Mercer County 4-H Camp Opens At Glenwood Park

Mercer County news reports 4-H Camp opening at Glenwood Park with the theme 4-H Stepping Stones to Better Living. Daily activities include safety, conservation, crafts, and demonstrations led by Trooper F. E. Burner, B. C. Snidow, and local leaders. sunrise services and tribal classes scheduled through July 22.

Register Princeton Mercer Glenwood Park EF. O. Burner B.C. Snidow Dick Gilpin Woody Woodrum O. Burners Fred B. White Jim Beach Anna Lou Young Camille Stewart Mary Etta Hight A.B. Lyon B. C. Snidow Anna Hou Young Peggy Stanibrick Hotty Roberta Brock Hodteess Margaret Blankenship Guy Mathona KE. O. Borner Neil Faulkner Guy Mathena Andy Helen Surface Margaret Phalens Maury Etta Hight Beulah Hub Pinger Jean Richard “Lauvards Barbara McKenzie Sylvia Calfeo

Responsibilities Of State Citizens Outlined At Meet

The Union Farm Women's Club met on the lawn of Mrs. A. B. Peterson to discuss citizen duties. Mrs. H. H. Gwynn lectured on West Virginia responsibilities with state history, amendments, and voter registration. 73 percent from Monroe County voted previously. A July 30 Family Go To Church Sunday was set, with a vesper on the lawn and an August family picnic planned.

Register UNION Union Farm Women's Club A. B. Peterson R. W. Neel Mary Stewart Gray H. Neel West Virginia H. H. Gwynn Monroe County Haskell Campbell C. G. Tomlinson

Visitor in Lewisburg

Mrs. W. A. Williams of near Alderson was a visitor in Lewisburg Friday.

Lewisburg Register W. A. Williams Alderson

Way to Relieve Itchy Pimples

When skin irritations cause pimples and itching this remedy offers fast relief. A 40c box of Peterson's jointment from a druggist is recommended with a soothing balm to promptly ease smarting and itching and improve appearance. Money back is not delighted.

Peterson's Money Back

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