Christian Groups Install Officers At First Christian Church
About 65 members and guests attended a joint installation for the Women’s Missionary Society Business Girls Circle and Circle Girls of the First Christian Church. Officers installed included Mrs. Frank Clements president and Mrs. J. A. Sharp vice president with a choir and Lara Clay speaker. The society announced donating 17 comfort kit drive kits to the Red Cross for departing soldiers and marines. Open house for the new pastor and wife is planned June 11 from 8 to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clements
The
Missionary Society
J. A. Sharp
Harry Anderson
J. W. Kennison
American Red Cross
Jack Nuakels
Beckley residents in and out of Raleigh General notes
A Raleigh General Hospital report shows L. R. Jennings of Beckley improving after Tuesday surgery. Visitors include Lula B. Souder of Huntington and daughter Mrs. Whitlow, with son John Souder in hospital. Many local residents plan summer study or travel at West Virginia University, Fairmont State, and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Jennings
Beckley
Raleigh General Hospital
Lula B. Souder
John W. Whitlow
Huntington
John Souder
Ted Kessinger
School of Engineering
West Virginia University
Anne
Mavis Mann
Harriet Wood
Elizabeth Smith
Eveleyn Mead
Phoebe Bledsoe
Morgantown
Oran W. Lively
Houston
Texas
Frank Davis
Carl Walker
W. H. Walker
Lititz
Pennsylvania
Betty Jean Miller
J. R. Miller
Virginia Street
W. H. Chrisley
Stella Likens
Bess Woods
Hinton
Earl Barrett
Miss Woods
Likens
N. S. Lilly, Jr
Fairmont
Angelin Hedrick Orr
Douglas Orr
Wesley Hedrick
Bob Iden
Marvin Iden
Main Street
Davis
Shan Stansbury
Augusta Military Academy
Fort Defiance
Virginia
Herbert Stansbury
Joeeddie Chambers
Harry D. Chambers
Whitesville
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton
M. E. Tyree
Jo Ann
Betty Lee
Knoxville
Tennessee
Mr. Tyree
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Miss Edna McCurdy Weds Kenneth Coleman in Marietta Ohio
Miss Edna McCurdy of Marietta Ohio married Kenneth S Coleman of Parkersburg at the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta Tuesday June 2. Rev E B Townsend officiated as the bride, a Beta Sigma Phi member, wore a white crepe frock and carried a Bible with orchid corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna McCury
Marietta
Ohio
Kenneth S. Coleman
Parkersburg
First Presbyterian Church
Beckley
E. B. Townsend
Martha Davis
Marietta High School
Remington Rand, Inc
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Coleman
Parkersburg High School
Marietta College
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Andrew Lockley Heads Cranberry Bible Class
Andrew Lockley was elected president of the Cranberry Sunday School adult Bible class at a recent meeting. He named a membership and social committee. The next meeting is the first Monday in July with a social after the business session. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lockley
Cranberry Sunday School
Skelton Circle Honors Member At Community Hall
The Skelton Circle met in the Community Hall to study Rebecca with a Women of the Bible theme. Mrs Ada Fitzgerald was honored with a surprise hankerchief shower before her move to Sprague. two new members Mrs Clyde Poland and Mrs J A Fink were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelton
Rebecca
W. H. Ford
Ada Fitzgerald
Sprague
Clyde Poland
J. A. Fink
George Gilkerson
Woodrow Lemon
John Davis
Alan Waddell
George Thornton
Clay Fitzgerald
Emery Fitzgerald
Hubert Angler
Tom Hess
Ed Waddell
Mary Bivens
Lucille Hayden
Roy Light
Erskine’ Fitzgerald
Earl Hutchinson
60 Days Needed For Sugar Book
Barbara Emmons, secretary in charge of sugar rationing for the local board, announced that a second book is issued only 60 days after the application is made. Eight cases have appeared before the board of people who lost their sugar books and cannot buy sugar. Officials have appealed to O P A for possible exceptions, but the rule remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Emmons
Miss Emmons
O.P.A
Baptist Circles Detail Varied Programs at First Church
The First Baptist Church circles held meetings yesterday focusing on Faith Christian Citizenship and studies of Japan Cuba and Mexico. Circles adopted Pinecrest Sanitarium patients and pledged to support soldiers sailors and marines with visits letters and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Circle One
Richard Lewis
N. F. Cuthrell
Pine Street
S. G. Nuckols
J. W. Taylor
Cuthrell
Herbert Kendricks
55th Congress of D A R Reported to Local Chapter
The report of the 55th Congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was presented to the Captain James Allen chapter by Mrs. F S Harkleroad, detailing the president's message read by Mrs. William H. Pouch and remarks by Judge Camille Kelly on citizenship and youth. New officers were elected including Mrs. Frank S Harkleroad as regent and others. the meeting noted dress code changes and the presentation of the D A R Blue shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
James Allen
F. S. Harkleroad
C. C. Sanders
Harkleroad
Beckley
William H. Pouch
Jefferson
D.A.R
Congress
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Washington
Lincoln
G. Wilburn Davis
Frank S. Harkleroad
Thomas Wickham
T. K. Scott
J. H. Jarrett
L. W. Bennett
FE. E. Bibb
Peyton Graves
Betty Campbell
Borderland
Fayette County
Morton Johnson
George Johnson
J. A. Barnell
Robert Hicks
Levi Gay
J. A. Hunt
Four-H Members Earn Scholarships For State Camps
Twelve Raleigh County Four-H club members will receive scholarships to state camps at Jackson's Mill this summer. Eight blue ribbon regional fair winners and four health contest victors share funds. Scholarships total five dollars for regional winners and cover half to full camp expenses for health winners funded by the county farm bureau. Names include Floyd Akers Annette Griffith Evelyn Lilly Jimmy Lilly Leona Lilly Mary Jean Sawyers Jimmy Salyer and Christine Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Jackson's Mill
Elva Corder Souk
Lewisburg
Floyd Akers
Annette Griffith
Evelyn Lilly
Immy Lilly
Leona Lilly
Mary Jean Sawyers
Jimmy Salyer
Christine Taylor
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Revival Services At Mitchel Ridge Baptist Church
The Rev. A. P. Howell of White Top Virginia will conduct a revival at Mitchel Ridge Baptist Church starting Sunday June 7. He will be assisted by Rev. C. H. Costlow pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Howell
White Top
Virginia
Mitchel Ridge Baptist Church
C. H. Costlow
Cuba to spend 10 million on agricultural development
The Department of Commerce reports Cuba will allocate 10 million dollars to develop and diversify its agriculture sector, aiming to boost production and resilience through investment in farming, technology, and rural development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Department of Commerce
School Buses Go To Charleston For Repairs
Two Raleigh County school buses were sent to Charleston for repairs this morning by Assistant Superintendent R. C. Swim. A Charleston equipment company will perform the special work on the buses. Swim also filed state education records on school classifications for the past term and the county teacher reading committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Charleston
R. C. Swim
Charleston Equipment Company
Swim
State Department of Education
Writer Who Never Knew Even His Birthplace Dies
Thomas Francis Gillespie, 73, died Wednesday in Orofino Idaho. He wrote magazine fiction poetry and songs. Shipwrecked as an infant he was found on Atlantic coast rocks and grew up obscure about his birthplace nationality and parents. He later ran eating houses for the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific railroad in Montana and South Dakota for 18 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Orofino
Idaho
Thomas Francis Gillespie
Gillespie
Atlantic
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Montana
South Dakota
Meeting Postponed by Illness at Slab Fork
Mrs. Austin Caperton president of the Monday Music Club announced the meeting scheduled for Monday June 8 was postponed to Monday June 15. It will be held in her home at Slab Fork due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Caperton
Monday Music Club
Slab Fork
Methodist Temple Circle Honors Member At Meeting
Circle Seven of the Methodist Temple met at the church last night and honored Mrs. R. T. Wingfield with a linen shower as she plans to move to Baltimore Maryland. Mrs. D. C. H. Rutledge led the devotional program Building Life's Highways and Mrs. Sarah McGinnis Rader spoke on Next Life In Christian Relations. Hostesses were Mrs. O. A. Rhodes and Mrs. Rutledge and 14 members attended. Circle Eight met at Mrs. T. R. French's home with Mrs. E. M. Ashworth leading due to leader absence. Mrs. George Ritchie led the devotional with committee reports and refreshments for 14 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Woodrum
Japan
H. K. McCulty
Circle Five
T. H. Fitzgerald
James
E. W. Lewis
O. D. Hall
R. L. Johnson
John Wilkies
Ollie Brown
Circle
Circle Six
H. E. Melton
Robert Thompson
G. A. Massey
Cuba
Harry May
R. E. Hicks
E. R. Eckles
K. C. Stewart
H. T. Caffee
L. H. Davis
O. C. Helm
Davis
Caffee
Stewart
Circle Ten
Dan Operchuck
Pinecrest Sanitarium Visitation
J. I. Bowling
White Cross
J. E. Dickerson
R. Reardon
French Davis
T. S. Gilkerson
Circle Seven
Methodist Temple
D. L. Hill
R. T. Wingfield
Wingfield
Baltimore
Maryland
D. C. H. Rutledge
Sarah McGinnis Rader
O. A. Rhodes
Rutledge
Circle Eight
T. R. French
D. M. Helm
E. M. Ashworth
George Ritchie
Return to College By Register Staff Writer
Miss Marie Lafferty, visiting her parents in Huntington this week, will return Sunday to enter the summer term at Marshall College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Glen Jean
Marie Lafferty
G. M. Lafferty
Huntington
Marshall College
Farewell Shower for Mrs. Shumate in Saltsville
Mrs Beula Shumate of Saltsville received a farewell shower at the home of Mrs J P Evans. Games included bingo with first prize to Mrs Hattie Meredith and prizes to Marie Tolliver and Mrs Clarence Clowers. Guests featured several local residents including Miss Maude Stone and Miss Violet Broyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Clowers
W. C. Belcher
Frances Stewart
Kelly Sizemore
Saltsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women’s Missionary Society
Business Girls’ Circle
Circle Girls
First Christian Church
Len Seaman
Ritchie Ware
G. C. Hurt
M. C. Fleshman
Douglas Meakin
Jackson Smits
Lara Clay
A. H. Wilson
Miss McCurdy
Kenneth Coleman
W. C. Nash
Cranberry Bible
Lasca
Ter
Skelton Circle
Lee’s Beauty Shop
Keey Meat Market
Scrip
W. S. Beavers
Ed Cook
Sally Ann
Sanders
Patty Sanders
Edith Colbert
Joan Lincoln
Woodlawn Avenue
Jo Ann Daniel
Miss Colbert
Miss Lincoln
55Th Congress of
Camille Kelly
Memphis
DelMar Beauty Shop
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Methodist Temple Circle
T. R. Wingfield
Stripes
Chambrays & Seersuckers
Woodbury’s
Lyncrest
Lyncrest Tiss Ponds
Nail
Watkins
Shumate
St Joseph
Grants
W.T. Grant
Neville Street
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