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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1942

Page

3

Contracts Set for Wyoming and Mercer surface projects

Fayette County and Mercer County projects seek bids on ten surface treatment jobs totaling about 1.14 miles of main routes and one new bridge on secondary road 9 at Tug Fork in Matewan. Estimated cost around 120000 dollars. State construction engineer George W. MacAlpin noted preffered materials for tar and asphalt and no critical materials for the bridge.

Charleston Commis George W. MacAlpin Tug Fork

Lochgelly Women In War Effort Contest

Lochgelly Ladies Auxiliary No. 14 led by Mrs. V. L. Rodos promotes victory garden work and defense stamps. Members plan weekly cookie bake sales for armed forces, purchase 159 Testaments for troops, and send letters and clippings from local papers. They aim to boost war effort and morale.

By Register Logrgelly Lochgelly V. L. Rodos Auxiliary Rodes Ramp Mra Rodes

Mrs Thomas Hosts Presbyterian Circle Meeting

Mrs H T Thomas entertained Circle No 2 of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon at her home. The program was led by Mrs Harry Thompson with Bible study by Mrs Will Newland. Mrs Gilbert News and Mrs B Hull spoke on world conditions over salad course. Attendants included Mrs Hay Thompson Mrs Gilbert Mandaws Mr T H Elliott and others.

Min T. H. Elliott C. F. Briggs B.S. Bemiltan C.R. Hill Alley VF Newland Thomas

Circle No 1 Meets With Mrs Myers

Frank Myers was invited as a guest by Circle No 1 of the local Presbyterian Church. Mrs RB Woods chaired, Mrs WH Level led the devotional, and Mrs BD Burkh aider led the program on What Christ Saw. Members present included Mrs Grate Marshen, Mrs CC Ry fuk, Mrs V OC Perkins, and several others.

Bebster Statesvater Oak Hill Frank Myers Histesson Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Church RB. P. Woods WH. Level D Burkhalder Christ Christ Saw.” Thine Allainting Wert Mys Grate Marsehnen, Mra, CC. Ryfuk V. OC. Perkins Hy Love GR. Davis Mes. C Burkhnider James Bibb Mre R, P Worxis

Colored Minister To Be Ordained In Fayetteville

Rev. 4 Richardson, a colored minister of Fayetteville, will be ordained at a Sunday 2 p.m. service at Second Baptist Church. A segment will be preached by Rev. H R Williams Jr of Mount Hope, who will call a council to conduct the two services. Ministers named include Dr. James F Frames, Rev J My Davis, Rev Ho 7 Willen, Rev FM Brown, Rev Sa Abram, Rev &, Edwants, Rev R F Saundierr, Rev T Green, Rev Frank Si og Lawland, Rev Phillip Kine, Rev George Gaines, Rev BAL Fle, Rev WL Craig, Rev J Hue Pois, Rev C TH Edwards, and Dr DAU Hunter.

Associated Press Fayetteville Richardson Fayettnville Aptist H.R. Willams, Jr Mount Hope Wil James F. Frames Favetteville Bagtatehuyeh Sand J. My Davis Willen Ity FM. Brown Mount Hepes Sa. Abram Hilltnrp Edwants Winsena R. F. Saundierr Ait T. Green Capertan Frank Si Lawland Williavac Charleston Phillip Kine George Gaines Bal Fle WL Craig J. Hue Pois C. TH. Edwards Dau. Hunter Beckley

Farat Women's Bureau Holds Monthly Meet

The Farm Women's Bureau met on Taw fay at the reap thore and was presided over by the president of O'Dell of Oak Hill. The session included devotional, reports, and discussions on citizenship, home economics, and local projects. A picnic was planned by the county farm bureau and Oak Hill members shared poems and demonstrations, with talks on how to help neighbors.

Barr Weiler West Virginia Pat Rerkworth Fry Pax Farm Women's Club Farm Bureau Willen Mrs. O'Dell Ty Wig Ethie Taly Oak Hall Jackson Ome Dale Burgere Barhal Forenson Fayetteville Buren Amick

Mrs Bobbitt to Take Examination and Attend Wedding

Mrs Bobbitt prepares for an examination by Heritine State writer McKane and Mrs Geneva Rob Hitt. details include antistment plans for Army Corps and a forthcoming wedding presence. Attendees include Lueite Virabel, Chaveston guests, and Samy Kersey of Jackson. ceremony set for next Sunday with related preparations.

Heritine Makane Geneva Rob Hitt Attar Army Corps Fesh Stunday Fort Ohio Ne Hahaytshel Bobbitt Waite Bob- AO Wungial Oak of Bigh Lueite Virabel Chaveston Samy Kersey Dvckson Renin Kerbawy

Fragmented OCR Note from Local Page

Readable fragments describe a court or public notice involving individuals named Staton and Mir with references to a vehicle, a month deadline, and a neighbor or witness. No clear events, dates, or organizations can be confirmed from the legible text.

Tour goals for Montgomery friends heads to Oklahoma

Ana HY Hee Mer ait OAK MM Le My and Mrt James HL Tener plan an evening visit to Montgomery. They will depart there Saturday morning for Canton Township and Fetter Oklahoma, attending a Girl Reserve training camp opening Saturday.

Ana HY James HL Tener Montgomery

Visit Returns Prompt Family Letter From Calumet

A visitor from Calumet, Ohio, returns with their son and heathen, GF Anderson, to relatives in the area. The family notes a visit with Mrs. Anderson and plans to stay at their home, while expressing warm greetings to the Reed family.

Sof Coe Andersen Ant Calumethus Andean Ham

Vacation in Maginia by Reeser Stee Wy DAK UTD

Fragmentary OCR text references a vacation in Maginia and mentions names such as Reeser Stee Wy DAK UTD and Mrs ALM Suicller JO Woennsd. Details unclear. article appears to note travel plans or a travel feature with miscellaneous names and destinations.

Maginia Reeser Stee

Abbot Heads Beckwith Four-H Camp Committee

Fayetteville report says A B Abbot was named committee chairman with J Haynes Miller as vice chairman and Missera Jones as secretary after a Fayette County court and advisory group meeting at Beckwith Four-H camp. The group discussed operations and improvements for wartime conditions with twelve members present.

Second Typhoid Inoculation Given at Pax City Hall

Pax City Hall hosted the second inoculation for typhoid fever administered by Fayelte County health nurse Juanita Rexrode. Recipients included Mrs Bert McNeely and family, Mrs Karl Thompson and family, Alva Humphrey and daughter, and several others. The next inoculation is scheduled for Thursday June 18.

Rogier Pax Juanita Rexrode Fayelte County Pax City Hall Inchile Bert McNeely Richard Wayne Joanne Karl Thompson James Dawn Doris Ray Alva Humphrey Carolyn Ann Ula Donnall Bruce Humphrey J.B. Mason J. R. Abshire Carnie Datson N. F. Walkup

Conservation Camp Draws Delegates Across Regions

Foyer staff writer reports 19 delegates from Varios clubs and districts including William Horrocks Harald Harpa Bernard Blizzard Robert Ayers Alonzo Moses Milbuya Pack Tedward McCoon Nuling Faving Paul Meadows Ravert Meallister Lookout Ruth Kidd Jieany Mary Mildred O'Dell Russell McAgny Wayne Weistan Virginia Tilly Allen Skagis Lowell Pinjmex Peggy Kebbins attended the conservation camp held at Camp Campbell in Summer County Syom June Het.

Reelater PAX Fayette County Fourey Club Varios Nottalo Rud Gullas Camp Campbell Summer County William Horrocks Harald Harpa Winahat Bernard Blizzard Edmond Robert Ayers Danese Alonzo' Moses Milbuya Pack Layland Tedward McCoon Nuling Faving Hico Paul Meadows Ravert Meallister Lookout Ruth Kidd Jieany Mary Mildred O'Dell Russell McAgny Wayne Weistan Virginia Tilly Allen Skagis Lowell Pin Jmex Peggy Kebbins

Fayatte Medical Society Meeting Planned in Montgomery

The Fayette County Medical Society will meet Thursday evening at Conley Hall in Montgomery. Dr Andrew E Amink will present the pediatrics program, followed by a discussion on the Medical program in the Department of Public Assistance. Charles Lively and other officials will attend.

Ty Fayer Fayatte Coty Medical Society O'Glock Conley Hall Montgomery Andrew E. Amink Fablig Lordie Raymond Kenny Repartment Public Assistan Paw Ro Gahhaveat Charles Lively

Missionary to Hopi Indians to Speak in Arizona Church

Miss Apetelee Start Weer Oak Rigl Masshotita Stickler, a Hopi Lorlians missionary, visits the area to speak at the evening room Sunday in the local parish church, hosted by Mr and Mrs Q A Stickler.

Masshotita Stickler Arizona Wong Q. A. Stickler Ineal Ragliat Churen

Christian circles end year's work in Warren church groups

Two Warren missionary society groups closed their year with reports of meeting quotas. Group Two met at Mrs. Sterne's Wilson Street home led by Mrs. Sutphin, while Group Three held a lawn picnic at the Dillion home in Beaver. Activities included devotionals, tubled gifts for the Red Cross, vesper program, readings, ukulele accompaniment, and songs. Members and guests listed include Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, Miss Patricia Ann Long, Roy DiMilliot, Rev. A. H. Wilson, and many others. A note adds two staffers headed to Syracuse for a vacation.

Warren's Missionary Society The First Christian Church H. G. Sterne Wilson Styeet A. C. Sutphin Red Cross T the Inacer Claude Britts With & Gift Posiyannas Harry Anderson Joe Harvey Tar Murdock Irby Webb J.C. Prince J. A. Rabeyisan Dine Collins Thelma Smith Hn, Mead Claude Bicks Harry Stern Elizabeth Curtis Patricia Ann Long Robert Dillon Beaver West Samuel ‘Thomson Roy DiMilliot A. H. Wilsor Drayer Thomson Roy Millin W. E. Tisane Mount Flape Robert Qiflon Ann Ritchie Ware JW. Kennison A. G. Cook B. Ray Bailey Roy DB. Millican R. R. Bunton W. E. Tissue Mount Hope C. M. Doss A. H. Wilton Samuel Thomson Martha Covey Maggie Fink W. A. Burke Carmen Jean Helen #eadar Robert Dilion

Moves to Virginia by register Staff Weiler

OAK HILL Br TA Monre, gharmeacist at Kelly Drug, has resigned life position and moved with his family to Galax Virginia, where he has accepted a like position Auxiliary to Meet Fayetteville The Women's Auxiliary of the Fayetteville Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs HE Dillon Jr All marchers urged to attend.

Virginia Register Weiler Oak Fayetteville

Mullens Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration

Mullens Chamber of Commerce sets plans for a large Fourth of July event next month with over twenty invited participants. A arrangements committee led by B T Hash includes Eli Duskhoff and Carl Clifford with local officials and unions also invited to join. Civic organizations businesses and citizens urged to cooperate for a successful celebration.

Antes Stall Mullens Mullens Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mullensy Chamber of Commerce Follwing B. T. Hash Eli Dushkoff Carl Clifford Black Eagle Wyco Stephenson Amigo Francis East Gull Killarney Besoco Nuriva Otsego Helen Maen Alpora Wyoming Blatianna Wyoming Mining Co Kopersion Sabine Glen Rngers Oceana Porterfield Coal Company

Mrs Hambric Hosts Circle Meeting At Epperly Home

Mrs Hambric entertained the Women’s Society of Christian Service at her Epperly home with Mrs C D Hambric and Mrs Clyde Ho assisting. G C Turner led devotions with several members assisting. discussion centered on Yo Match The sadness of This Hour. The president presided, Red Cross knitting distributed, plans for a second study class discussed, refreshments served, and next hosts named.

Harry Hambric Women's Society of Christian Servicr Epperly Lrs Vance Blov Red Cross Joe Cuthbert Baber Cuthbert C. J. Cury Robert Cuthbert George

Misa Ruth Larew to Attend Girls State

Misa Ruth Larew of the 1943 Woodrow Wilson High School class will attend Girls State at Jackson's Mill in July. She earned a DAR medal for outstanding American History student and is sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, with final report to the local chapter after camp.

Misa Ruth Larew N State Guth Larew Woodrow Wilton High School James Alten Daughters of the American Revolution Jackson's Mill Miss Loren

Church Society Meets in Carnohan Home

The Sophia Methodist Church Women’s Society met at Mrs J E Carnohan’s home with songs, scriptures, prayers, and committee reports. After the business session, refreshments were served. next meeting set for June 24 at 2 30 p m at Mrs W S Walters home.

Women's Society of Christian Service Sophia Methodist Church J. E. Carnohan Rarenly Alro Woorlsie Lovell Lacy McKinnay O. A. Philips J. B. Pickle MG Trxh I Clyde Louder Claude Rider Robert Yates Hurl Harner J. A. Palmer W. 8. Walters G. M. Walters Dan Janutalo Q. T Prillaman Bill Lawrence A. D. Sanders Gw, Turner Harvey Davis Frank Now Odessa Craig

Miss Lautier Honored By Farewell Party

Miss Lautier was honored with a farewell party hosted by the prizing at the home of Miss Erma Akers on Grove Avenue. Attendees included Carmen Burke Gladys Eye Ina Eye Fay Stull Jean Lauffer Mary Lilly Erma Akers Arien Lilly Edna Earle Henh Bessie Calloway and others. Several young men attended including Jimmy Lilly Jimmy Maples John Howard McCulloch Jimmy Moore Robert Powers Ray Bazree Ross Phipps Billy Kelly Fred Burdiss and John Alvers.

Jayss Jean Lanter Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Prizates Erma Akers Grove Avenue Carmen Jean Burke Gladys Eye Ina Eye Fay Stull Jean Lauffer Mary Lily Arier Lilly Edna Earle Hen H

Women meet at Ble Jay Methodist Church program and business

The Women's Christian Service Association of the Ble Jay Methodist Church met in the church with Mrs. F. H. Lynch in charge of the program and a business session that appointed committees for circle projects. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Thomsagon, Mrs. Margaret Crawford, Mrs. Grey Curtis, Mrs. Terry Richmond, Howard Carter, and others.

Women's Christian Group Women's Christian Service Association Ble Jay Methodist Church F. H. Lynch Business Sesson Mary Thomsagon Margaret Crawford Grey Curtis Terry Richmond Howard Carter Paul Payne W. Payne G, T. Richmond Ayneh W. . Mee. Cormack

Visit to Miss Peasy Buncan in St Louis by Mississippi group

A Mississippi delegation including Prane Mre and Duncan st Mes will travel next week to St Louis Missouri to visit Miss Peasy Buncan a student at the Graphwohl Institute of Laboratory Technique reference to Grarhwohl Institute of Laboratory Technique in St. Louis MO.

Oak Hill Prane Mre Duncan St. Mes Buncan Miss Peasy Buncan Grarhwohl Institute of Laboratory Technique St. Louis

Meadowses announce birth of daughter Janie Sn

Mr and Mrs D C Meadows Jr of Edgesenod Drive announce the birth of a daughter named Janie Sn on Thursday June 4 at Keckley Hospital. Mrs Meadows is formerly Dorothy Toney daughter of RM Toney and Mrs Toney of Mount Hope.

D.C. Meadows, Jr Edgesenod Drive Janie Sn Keckley Hospital Meadows Dorothy Toney RM. Toney Toney Mount Hope

Implied Training Thoughts From a Brief Passage

The readable fragment hints at an impression of training periods, with unclear context or subject. It references ongoing practice and a sense of reflection, but concrete details such as person, location, or event are absent, leaving interpretation tentative.

Well Known Young Folk Wed In Mullens

Rachel Allee McCormick daughter of Mr and Mrs B McCormick wed Friday June 1240 at First Presbyterian Mullens with Rev G C Guerie officiating. The couple left for a wedding trip to Pennsylvania and Ohio and will reside in Mullens. The bride worked at Valley Camp Stores and Company Otsega and attended Mullens High School and National Business College Roanoke. Will iam 7 Patton son of Mr and Mrs W P Patton Mullens is a senior at VBI.

Repiler Stitt Wirtee Mullens Mias Rachel Allee McCormick B. McCormick William 7. Patton Mullens First Presbyterian Church G. C. Guerie Charles Sutton Thei Paton Penneylvania Ohio Valley Camp Stores and Company Otsega Mullens High School National Business College Roanoke Virginia Pastor W. BP. Patton VBI

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