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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1935

Page

5

Curry Lowe Nuptials Observed in Rockhaven Home

Mabel Eloise Lowe married Ralph W. Curry in a Sunday ceremony at the Rockhaven apartments South Heber Street. Rev J E Bird officiated. The couple will reside in St Albans after August 15.

F. T. Lowe Mabel Eloise Ralph W. Curry Don Bender Rockhaven South Heber Street J. E. Bird Methodist Episcopal Church Curry D. K. Shroyer Mr. Curry C. B. Curry St. Albans St. Albans High School Commercial Charleston West Virginia Carbon and Carbide Chemical Corporation South Charleston Beckley Mrs. Curry

Miss Clara Craig Hosts Dinner at Pleasant Inn

Miss Clara Craig of Glen Jean hosted a charming dinner at the Pleasant Inn last evening. Guests included Mrs. M. J. Jobe, Mrs. Sam Jasper, Mrs. W. R. Ballard, Mrs. Jean Spradling, Mrs. Charles Calloway, Mrs. Ed Dobbs, Mrs. Charles Wilburn, Mrs. John Brash, Mrs. Alfred Davis, Mrs. F. McCoy, Mrs. Harry Mead, Mrs. R. B. Yaple, Miss Esther Yaple, and Miss Craig. Afterward the group motored to Mount Hope to see Claudette Colbert in Private Worlds.

Pleasant Inn Clara Craig Glen Jean M. J. Jobe Sam Jasper W. R. Ballard Jean Spradling Charles Calloway Ed Dobbs Charles Wilburn John Brash Alfred Davis F. McCoy Harry Mead R. B. Yaple Esther Yaple Miss Craig Mount Hope Claudette Colbert

McPeak and Evans Wedding Announced

Rev. G. W. Terry and Mrs. Terry announce the marriage of Miss Lorena Evans to their nephew Mr. Wiley McPeak on July 27. Mrs. McPeak is the daughter of H. E. Evans of Willis Branch. Mr. McPeak is of Willis, Virginia, with Koppers Coal at Long Branch. They plan to reside with the Terrys. Guests included Miss Hazel Evans, Miss Viola Terry, and Garrett Berry.

G. W. Terry Terry Lorena Evans Wiley McPeak Rev. Terry McPeak H. E. Evans Willis Branch Fayette County Mr. McPeak B. H. McPeak Willis Virginia Koppers Coal Company Long Branch

Tolliver Home Is Scene Of Party

A delightful party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tolliver in Ghent on Saturday evening. The program featured games and a musical performance by Ireland Martin and Clayton Smythe of Blue Jay followed by a refreshment course for a long list of guests including Lola Farley Maxine Halstead Edith Wanda Griffith Jessie Sarah Raynelle Lilly Smythe Matherly Epperly Foley and Tolliver families among others.

J. H. Tolliver Ghent Ireland Martin Clayton Smythe Blue Jay Lola Farley Maxine Halstead Edith Wanda Griffith Jessie Sarah Raynelle Lilly Chloe Smythe Ruth Sylvia Bernice Matherly Katherine Mary Epperly Elizabeth Lane Janet Foley Virgil Matherly Loraine Elmer Riley Lilly Ireland Martin Wilson Canaday George John Robert Sweeney James Ralph Foley Ralph Epperly Woodrow Peters Earl Emmett Everett McComas Dennis Griffith Joe Clark Elizabeth Shively Mintie Nora Stephen Woodrow Tolliver

Mrs Lilly Hosts Coal City Birthday Surprise Party

Mrs L L Lilly was a charming hostess at her Coal City home Sunday for a surprise party in honor of Mr Lilly’s birthday anniversary. Attendees included W W Lilly and daughter Mae, M L Canady and granddaughter Magalene, Dewey Farley and family, Earl Farley and family, Clara Bolen, H L Rock, Lawrence Lilly and family of Glen Hedrick, O C Lilly of Shady Spring, Oliver Brammer and Beckley relatives, W V Nugen and Leroy Hyatt with Kenneth, and Iona Callahan. Mr Lilly received many lovely and useful gifts.

L. L. Lilly Coal City Lilly W. W. Lilly Mae M. L. Canady Magalene Dewey Farley Earl Farley Clara Bolen H. L. Rock Lawrence Lilly Glen Hedrick O. C. Lilly Shady Spring Oliver Brammer Beckley W. V. Nugen Leroy Hyatt Kenneth Iona Callahan

Ann Judson Circle In Regular Meeting

The Ann Judson circle of the World Wide Guild of the First Baptist church met last evening at Miss Virginia Burleson’s home on Woodlawn avenue. After a brief business session a social hour followed with refreshments served to Mrs. J. M. Hays, Miss Belle Daugherty, Miss Sylvia Bolen, Mrs. Sylvia Withrow, Miss Rosalind Carroll, Mrs. June Matheney, Miss Margaret Hewlett, Miss Vella Lilly, Miss Margaret Alice Carter, Miss Helen Lewis, Miss Ruby Irwin, Miss Garnet Irwin, and Miss Burleson.

Ann Judson World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church Virginia Burleson Woodlawn Avenue J. M. Hays Belle Daugherty Sylvia Bolen Sylvia Withrow Rosalind Carroll June Matheney Margaret Hewlett Vella Lilly Margaret Alice Carter Helen Lewis Ruby Irwin Garnet Irwin Burleson

Altar Guild Schedules Meadows Dance Recital at Parish Hall

The Altar Guild of St Stephen's Episcopal Church sponsors a Meadows Dancing School recital Wednesday at four. It will move from the Woman's Clubhouse to the Parish Hall on Woodlawn Avenue with cooling refreshments served during intermission. Tickets are available from Guild members or at the door.

Altar Guild St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Meadows Dancing School Womans Woodlawn Avenue

Mrs. Stegall Hostess To Beckley Ladies

A Beckley group accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Stegall traveled to Fayetteville for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Stegall. Attendees included Mrs. FE. M. Payne, Miss Eleanor Payne, Mrs. FE. M. Payne Jr., Mrs. R. H. Magee, Mrs. C. L. Buchanan, Mrs. M. C. Banks, Mrs. L. T. Putman, Mrs. J. G. Polley, Mrs. C. L. Allen, Mrs. K. Douglas Bowers, Mrs. A. W. Childress, Mrs. W. A. Thornhill Jr, and Mrs. T. R. Ragland.

Beckley Fayetteville Ralph Stegall FE. M. Payne Eleanor Payne FE. M. Payne Jr R. H. Magee C. L. Buchanan M. C. Banks L. T. Putman J. G. Polley C. L. Allen K. Douglas Bowers A. W. Childress W. A. Thornhill Jr T. R. Ragland

Personal Mention of Guests at Pershing Street Home

Mrs. R. E. DeHart hosted recent visitors at her Pershing Street residence. Among the guests were Mrs. Onnie DeHart of Philippi and Mrs. Katherine DeHart of Cumberland, Md., with another DeHart relative also present.

R. E. DeHart Pershing Street Onnie DeHart Philippi Katherine DeHart Cumberland, Md

Grandson reunion and social notices unfold in Beckley

Hart shares a day with grandsons Tommy Ted and Dickie DeHart of Cumberland. Charleston visitors C B Talley and C E Silling call at Beckley. Several locals host guests from Bluefield, Henderson, Ky., and Charleston. A mix of travel plans, visits, and medical updates concludes with a courtroom note on Ben Laska’s sentencing in a 1938 kidnapping case.

Hart Tommy Ted Dickie DeHart Cumberland C. B. Talley Charleston Beckley Mary Beth Caton Bluefield Mary Alice Tiecie J. A. Cunningham Hubbard W. Shawhan Jr Thomas Alvis Henderson, Ky Marshall Bond Shawhan C. E. Silling Arthur Sydnor Jr Arthur Sydnor Hinton Staunton M. B. Sarver Croft Street C. H. Elsom Howard Graham Ghent D. P. Griffith Griffith Granville Avenue Edgar Crouch Leona Ballard Rainelle Euna Lee Davis French Street R. B Nina D. Bruster Mary Alice Bruster Carlisle Wade Jr Wade Blacksburg Ashton File Frances Cape Cod Mass Harry Wiggin L. Waters Sheriff Susan Briggsville Wisconsin Enid Heberlin Marinette K. B. Edgers Bobby Bruce Seattle Washington W. G. Caperton E. J. McDonough

Oak Hill Notes: Socials, Birthdays and Funeral News

Oak Hill community reports a steak fry on the Mankin lawn followed by a large brush bonfire. The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held a Thursday meeting with hostesses from Minden and Beckley. Farm groups held a picnic at Beckwith 4-H camp with speeches and program. The Daniels and Tatum family reunion occurred at Salem. H. M. Miller of Pea Ridge celebrated his sixtieth birthday with a surprise party and gifts. Wedding of Lewis Pugh Jr. and Alma Dressler occurred at a Covington minister’s home. Several residents noted for illnesses or travel, including Mrs. Carwile ill at home and various visits among Oak Hill families. Dr. Donnelly to teach in New Mexico for a year.

Misses Affa Amy Mankin Cc. C. Neal Charles Warren J. E. Lewis Jr Sheldon Trump H. D. Harvey T. B. Martin Russ Parsons H. L. VanCamp R. H. Smith Hettie Trump Affa First Presbyterian Church Andrew Easton Everett Bragg Minden C. R. Hill H. E. Wilson Max Harris Della Wood W. H. Level C. C. Rubush Grace Marschner Roy Durrett R. P. Hannah Daniels Alderson Beckley Farm Women's Club Farm Bureau of Fayette County Beckwith Daniels and Tatum Salem Lewis Fredrick Pugh Jr Alma Eoene Dressler Covington Clarence Shirley Donnelly Pugh University of Virginia Hospital Atives Dora Payne Washington, D. C Marshall College Oak Hill High School Oak Hill Baptist Church New Mexico

Local residents visit and meetings noted in Lochgelly area

Lochgelly West Virginia residents W E Tissue salesmanager White Oak Fuel Co and several salesmen toured local mines for first hand mining methods. Meantime Crumb of Oakwood and others visited Mitchell Legg Amick and Howell households. Church Ladies Auxiliary met with many attendees led by Mrs Chas Whitehead.

W. E. Tissue White Oak Fuel Co White Oak Supt. Whitehead Wilbur Crumb Oakwood J. F. Mitchell Dock Legg George Mann Oak Hill E. W. Amick Chas. Whitehead Earl Parker H. F. Howell S. P. McClung Minden W. R. Baker Grover Winston Willis Blake Joyce Howell Farr Parker Chris Patrick Fred Fayetteville B. F. Wilshire Jr O. L. Blake Mt. Hope James Stamper Jones Scarbro W. J. Phipps Lick Fork W. P. Lewis Montcalm

Whale Growth Cells Share Size Clues With Mouse Origin

A cell lineage study notes that the cell from which a whale grows is only about twice as large as the cell producing a mouse, highlighting surprisingly similar early developmental scales across mammals.

Jury Selected From Names List For Local Court Panel

A jury pool included Malcolm Beckley Wiley Orman dy Amigo Gus Pack Shady Spring Kelly Peters Cool Ridge Arthur Nichols Cranberry C M Pettry Daniels J R Richardson Shady Spring Henry Richmond Princewick O B Richmond Bolt L M Rowe Tams E G Scarbro Tamroy W C Shelor Tams H H Sifers Skelton Orval Stover Cabin Creek Milton Webb Pine Knob Robert Worley Bolt for upcoming trial.

Cabin Creek Milton Webb Pine Knob Robert Worley Bolt

Superintendents Attend Charleston State Meeting

County Superintendent Bernard B. Chambers and assistants George M. Parker and W R. Fugitt traveled to Charleston for a two day meeting with all county superintendents and assistants from across the state.

Bernard B. Chambers George M. Parker W. R. Fugitt Charleston Ing

Auditor Injured In Ten Foot Capitol Fall

Steve Watson 36 auditor for the state compensation commission fell ten feet into an elevator shaft at the capitol. He was treated at a hospital and listed in good condition. The incident occurred after he stepped into the shaft, mistaking it for the elevator.

Capitol Associated Press Charleston Steve Watson State Compensation Commission Watson

John G. Robinson dies at 62 in Cincinnati

John G. Robinson III, 62, former head of the family circus established a century ago, died today in Cincinnati. The obituary notes his connection to the historic Robinson circus lineage and his role since leaving the operation in 1916.

Associated Press Cincinnati John G. Robinson Ili

Two Beckley Men Bond Pending Grand Larceny Hearing

Everett Karnes and Elmer Buckhannon of Beckley were released from the county jail on $2,000 bond each awaiting a preliminary hearing on grand larceny charges for the July 17 theft of a cow from Clyde Lilly. State police and county officers arrested them Sunday morning.

Everett Karnes Elmer Buckhannon Beckley Clyde Lilly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Curry-Lowe Miss Clara Craig McPeak and Evans Hurwitz Smart Tolliver Mrs. Lilly Ann Judson Circle Mrs. Stegall Vera-Rose Beauty Shop Woolworth Ben Laska Edgar S. Vaught Oklahoma City Urschel Laska Edward Feldman Clara Feldman Denver Albert Bates Bates Feldman Vaught Oak Hill, W. Va H. M. Miller Pea Ridge Mr. Miller Luther Mann Kenneth Mann Byron Martin Cunard Frank Smith Bailey Warner McNulty Luther Thomas Warner Lively Genie Burgess Jasper Tread Grace M. Carwile G. E. Rhodes Margaret Ann Rhodes Charleston Hospital Buddy Bernice Bloch Cranberry H. K. Knopp Parkersburg Mr. Knopp Sam Revis Oak Hill Hospital Anna Crostick Carl Gentry Mullens Ed Straughn Ansted Pete Burdette Jack Staton Orlando Fla River, Va S. H. Sanger Helen Annabelle Clairmont Mrs. Sanger Alex Rado Dayton Ohio Miriam McLain Richmond Ats John G. Robinson U. S. Bureau of Air Commerce Herberlin¢S Fire and Casualty Insurance Service Appalachian Electric Power CO Hogan Schlitz Milwaukee Schlitz Brewing Company Milwaukes, Wis
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