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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1947

Page

9

Summer Job Planning For Youth In 1941 Advice

The piece advises teens to choose summer work aligned with goals and value of experience. It cites 1941 data where 4,000 youths were surveyed and mentions examples like Claire Mitchell aiming for veterinary medicine and Betty Glover pursuing surgery. It notes job options at resorts pools camps libraries and clubs and describes a youth group plan for organized babysitting and educational outings.

Book of Knowledge Claire Mitchell Toronto Canada Claire Betty Glover Southgage Calif Betty Robertsoxers Cookie

Mrs Dan Humphrey honored at Long Branch shower

A stork shower at Mrs. Della Wade’s Long Branch home honored Mrs. Dan Humphrey. Hostesses were Mrs. Mabel Davis and Mrs. Wilma Markum. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Sneden Humphrey and Miss Alva Humphrey. Guests included many Long Branch residents who presented and shared gifts.

Long Branch Della Wade Dan Humphrey Mabel Davis Wilma Markum Sneden Humphrey Alva Humphrey Pax Ruth Lowry Vernon Kelly Roby Billings Juanita Milsap Betty Ray Myone Roy Humphrey W. P. Markum Carlos Williams J. C. Williams Thelma Wingrove Lewis Thompson Jack Akers Fred Souder John Tucker Harry DeWeiss Emroy Wingrove Sherman Stover Ada Dotson Coonie Treadway Grace Lively Mary Foster Herman Adkins Barbara Tucker Mary Tucker Ida Humphrey Hettie May McKenney Nina Lively Clint Lively Bunion Janney Bell West Mabel Humphrey Thelma Kelly and George Murdock

Past Matrons Group To Attend Luncheon Saturday Afternoon

The Past Matrons Club of the Order of the Eastern Star met yesterday at Mrs. Helen Sawyers home and invited members to a lunch Saturday afternoon at the Black Knight Country Club. A letter from ill member Fannie Wheatley was read. Ann Williams led devotionals and the group planned sending a girl to summer camp as a club project.

Black Knight Country Club Order of the Eastern Star Helen Sawyers Fannie Wheatley Ann Williams

Four Couples Granted Licenses To Marry In Fayetteville

County Clerk Lacy Meely approved marriage licenses for four couples. Chester Flemmer, 29, of Camden on Gauley, wed Thelma Crookshanks, 22, of Rainelle. James Perry, 24, and Madelyn Keaton, 19, both of Gatley Bridge, were licensed to marry. Joe Peck, 22, Milston, and Betty Coleman, 31, Mount Hope, plus Noah Levy, 31, and Cammie Hiser, 24, Corliss, also received permits.

Register Fayetteville Lacy Meely Chester Paul Flemmer Camden On Gauley Thelma Crookshanks Rainelle James Perry Madelyn ‘Keaton Gatley Bridge Joe Francis Peck Milston Betty Lee Coleman Mount Hope Noah John Levy Cammie Olive Hiser Corliss

Birth of son announced in Raleigh facility

Mr and Mrs Charles Clemons announce the birth of a son at Raleigh General Hospital on June 10. The family resides at 903 West Neville Street.

Raleigh General Hospital Charles Clemons West Neville Street Charles Inle, Mahonet, III Beaver Avenue Herbert Stansbury Bwarl Avenue Charles Stansbury Charles, Marcantowen

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Be okley and region residents share visits and travels. Notable mentions include Carolyn Gwinn Sara Hunt Polly Jo McCullough Betty Rives James Lee Wood Jr and Leota Sullivan earning degrees at Miami University. Others attend Boys State in Jacksons Mill Washington visits and hospital stays noted with local families and guests.

Arena Gente Arene B. G. Nay Smith Beckin Charleston Virginia West-Mitnler Judy Jackson Beckley University of Kentucky Carolyn Gwinn Sara Hunt Polly Jo McCullough Betty Rives James Lee Wood Leota Sullenger Bill Elliott E. W. Elliott Helen Boys’ State Jackson's Mill George Mouland Kip Washington, D. C J. McDonough H. Bridge Wickham Avenue Vance Lewis Clara Bryson Harpe ‘Road Raleigh General Hospital Pearl Harper Harper Beckley Hospital C. Underwood Victoria Avenue Cool Ridge Prince Charles Fayetteville N. C Buck Carney Fort Brags Carney H. C. Sessions Lee Street David le Ruffner Camp Carson Colo Washington, D.C New York Europe Detroit Berne Switzerland Colonel Ruffner

Women golfers contest spring match at Black Knight Club

The spring women s golf tournament at the Black Knight Country Club proceeds with first round results and scheduled Friday matches. Notable players include Mrs W M Duncan Mrs J P White Mrs Wayne Reynolds and Mrs B C Burnside with several byes and defaults noted. Ladies bridge schedules for August and September list chairmen and co chairs across multiple dates.

Black Knight Country Club W. M. Duncan J. P. White Wayne Reynolds C. P. Anderson, Jr B. C. Burnside Betty Sweet L. L. Scherer Elizabeth James Rosalie Muller C. R. Cunningham E. B. Wray Iha Kane Meadows H. P. Meadows C. C. Rubush Duncan Scherer Reynolds Burnside Jack Nuckols C. C. Sanders W. E. Ratcliffe P. M. Snyder, Jr W. M. Reeser W. M. Riley H. M. Scott H. C. Smith D. K. Shroyer T. F. Stafford

Saturday Bake Sale Planned By Women

Activities of the Maxwell Hill Missionary Circle include a bake sale this Saturday. At a meeting at Mrs. Margaret Gray’s home 15 members, one new member and six guests attended, with Mrs. J. O. Allen presiding. Mrs. Dale Dixon led devotional talks on the theme Send Me, following prayer. In other notes, Mrs. File’s relatives are visiting in Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Lawrence R. Clemons has joined her husband in San Antonio, Texas. The Campbells of Anne Street hosted visitors from Pittsburgh and others.

S. D. Smiley Jim Lydia W. B. Peck Heber Street Emory Bruce Emory and Henry College Peck Clara Joyce Camp Caesar Webster Springs H. T. Belcher Johnstown Road Atlanta Nene Phipps Anne Ruth McKinney C. ¥. McKinney Calloway Heights Chicago W. C. Buckland Alderson J. HM. Sirocco Mether Street Lynchburg Dwight File Dwight Shirley Hill Park Drive Maxwell Hill Margaret Gray J. 0 Allen Dale Dixon Richmond Tolbert Street San Antonio Texas William C. Campbells Anne Street Pittsburgh T. B. Haughton Greichen

Sullivan couple welcomed six and half pound son Larry Paul

Ocean officials report the birth of a six and a half pound boy named Larry Paul to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sullivan Jesse. The baby was born June 7 and the mother is Zelda Stewart Jesse prior to marriage.

Register Oceana Edward Sullivan Jesse Larry Paul Sullivan Zelda Stewart

Beckley Summer Invitation Promises Joyous Days

Cool nights and warm days set Beckley as a zestful summer destination. Visitors are urged to come often, especially in June, to experience Beckley’s glory and to invite friends with a personal note.

Beckley Plateau Beckley

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