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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1937

Page

2

Local Colored News Recaps Community Activities

Local church reports a fourth quarterly conference led by Rev. J A Smoot with a morning sermon and a collection of 36.00 dollars. Society meetings, picnics and socials are noted along with visits, hospital surgery for Miss Lucy Frances Brooks, and funeral arrangements for Mrs Annie Smith. Public notices include mission society events at Talcott and Beckley areas with multiple members listed.

Talcott Annie Smith Hayden Bill Smith Raleigh James Smith Slab Fork Francis Smith Ohio Johnson Dora Bore Gary Howard C. D. Trent Funeral Home the Missionary Society Amelia Miner Lilly B. Jones Georgia Wright Ruby Henderson Bertha Wright Mary Pore Pore Lillie B. Smith Patsy Hudson First Baptist Church R. J. Patterson Helen Pore Lester Cassie Thompson

Union Council Set to Meet Saturday Evening

The Industrial Union council will meet at 7 p m tomorrow in the Central Labor hall to organize council business. Attendees expected include President Tech of Raleigh and officers L Woods O N Marshall Herbert Maynor Juddie Trent Howard Rev Mr Davis Mr Blend Mr Dies and A L Smith with details not fully confirmed.

Industrial Union Council Central Labor Hall A. L. Smith Smith President Tech Raleigh L. Woods O. N. Marshall Herbert Maynor Sophia Juddie Trent Howard Mr. Davis Mr. Blend Dies

Sentiment Split on State Fair in Charleston 1938

West Virginia agriculture commissioner J B Mc Laughlin reports a public poll showing near equal pro and con sentiment on a 1938 Charleston state exposition. About 100 civic leaders replied with opinions. Hodges of the Charleston chamber of commerce argues the plan could be harmful if not fully successful. Northern counties foresee local benefits only.

Associated Press Charleston J. B. McLaughlin Charles FE. Hodges Charleston Chamber of Commerce Hodges

Personal Mention By Register Staff Writer

COAL CITY Miss Hortense Gunnoe a trainee at Raleigh General hospital spent Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs R F Gunnoe. Mr and Mrs Glenn Mooney and son Eddie visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Thomas at Glen Rogers Thursday. Mrs C C Gadd is ill at the home of her son C T Mooney. Mrs Clarence Thrush and children Sonny and Tommy of Lillybrook are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Thomas at Glen Rogers They plan to return home Sunday. Mr and Mrs C C Meador were visitors to Beckley Thursday.

Register Coal City Hortense Gunnoe Raleigh General Hospital R. F. Gunnoe Glenn Mooney Eddie Ed Thomas Glen Rogers C. C. Gadd C. T. Mooney Clarence Thrush Sonny Tommy Lillybrook C. C. Meador Beckley

Fayette Gem Thieves Freed With Promise to Change

Two Charleston interior decorators stole about 800 dollars of jewelry from a Mount Hope home while working there. Police chief W H Raines obtained a confession and the pair agreed to leave town, promising to reform, and were not prosecuted. They returned to Charleston and state police kept their descriptions. An international rule requires radio gear for ships over 1600 tons.

Register Mount Hope Charleston W. H. Raines Raines

John Boat Club Formed in Mason County Day Race

John Carpenter announced a new organization the John Boat Club in Pt. Pleasant Ohio river town. Anyone entering their home made craft in the Mason County Day race could become a charter member. Carpenter believes it will be popular since every person in town knows how to use one.

John Carpenter Carpenter

Girl Critically Hurt In Accident

Eleven year old Louise Jones of Johnstown road was hit by a car at the Johnstown road and highway intersection. She was taken to Raleigh General hospital in critical condition with concussion internal injuries and shock. The car was driven by James Moore of Lawton Fayette county. State Trooper B F McLaughlin quoted the driver who said the girl ran into the road. Witness W T Weaver of Oak Hill said Moore was not believed to be at fault and no charges were filed.

Louise Jones Johnstown Raleigh General Hospital Johnstown Road James Moore Lawton Fayette County W. M. Thomas B. F. McLaughlin W. T. Weaver Oak Hill Moore

Amateur short wave radio operators accompany expeditions

Amateur short wave radio operators accompany most exploring expeditions providing emergency communication support and coordination with base camps and rescue teams. Their skills help maintain contact over rugged terrain and remote areas during field investigations and climber expeditions.

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Indiana Corps of the Citizens Military Training Camp Benjamin Harrison Paul Higginbot Winston Godby Jack McManus Richard Cooper Tom Shrewsbury Ray Hedrick William C. le. Backrow David Robertson Richard Daniel Tony Sparacino Charles Stansbury Frank Rose Thornton Charles Neal J. A. Smoot Charleton Terry Bane Lu Scott Lillian Motley Ida Jennings Helenes Doris Tyree Yates Lottie Reed Elizabeth Silas Bettie Reid Blizd Taylor Cran Juni League Pioneer Hotel League Samuel A. Abram Glen White I. J. K. Wells Charles C A. Rogers Claudingslow P. R. Higginbotham W. M. Goins W M. Wright T. Lewis E. L. Jin Bluefield A. D. Belton R. J. Howard LeRoy Carter New York O. E. Davis Hinton Glenna Emily Louise E. E. Rakes N. K. Coles Brown Rakes Laken Rakes Institute W. G. Whiting Montgomery Harpers Ferry Storer College Lucy Frances Brooks Beckley Hospital Mangnolia Baptist Missionary Society R. Walthall John Flynn Busy Bee Sewing Circle Mary Pierce Dekota Arnet Fred Watkins Russell Berger Missionary Society Oney McDaniel Ed Arnett Jessie Haynes R. G. Berger R. J. Walthall Claude Inge Muriel Martin Odessa Berger Anna Watkins A. R. Haynes Lester Activities Lala Fayette Shun Johnboat Club The PT. Pleasant Ohio River APPLE Camay Soap Rinso Kroger Candy Fancy Lifebuoy Soap Scott Towels Avalon Avalon Ammonia North Carolina Country Club Vinegar Embassy ROCKY Country Club Kroger Poed En Saat eNusi Kroger Stores Lilly Ice & Bottling CO Pemberton Washington Cincinnati Pittsburgh Beckley Air Transport Mail Argonnes Masland Argonne Modern Furniture CO Neville St Masland Argonne Chevrolet United States Plymouth Ford Tudor Aple Veromn Lewis Chevrolet Co
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