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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1948

Page

8

Beckley Women Reach Golf Finals at Black Knight Club

Six local women advance to finals in the Beckley Women's spring golf tournament at Black Knight Country Club. Finals set for three flights by June 18 with Jean Sweet facing Mrs. W M Duncan in the first flight and J P White meeting J P Meadows in the second. Third flight finals include Mrs. Lipscomb versus Mrs. Rubush.

Beckley Black Knight Black Knight Country Club Jean Sweet Gaushies C. B. Sweet W. M. Duncan Jean Warne Reynolds Keith Lipscomb Co. C. Rubush Dewey Isley Ray Martin Eugene Harvey W. H. McGinnis, Jr H. D. Ethridge Golf Forum Co. B. Sweet Sweet

Masons Invited To Bethlehem Chapter Installation

All masons are invited to attend installation services tonight at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street for Bethlehem Chapter No 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs Annie Scott is elected worthy matron and W C Mullins is the worthy patron. each member may bring one guest.

Bethlehem Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe Street Annie Scott W. C. Mullins

Alcoholics Are Prayed For by Mabscott Group

The Mabscott Women's Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. W. H. Brown presiding. Mrs. Dennis Allen led worship, with prayers for alcoholics and sick members. A program on Christians, Alcoholics and Public Health was presented by Mrs. Sunner. Refreshments for 14 members and four visitors followed.

Women's Society of Christian Service Mabscott W. H. Brown Dennis Allen Brown Allen G. W. Hyatt Carl Shrewsbury Robert Sunner William Richmond J. W. Ingram General Treasury Violet Gregg Maud Hedrick

Azalea Garden Club to Sponsor Barter Theater Group

Azalea Garden Club votes to sponsor the Barter Theater Group for an October 28 appearance in Beckley. The group, formed in Abingdon, Virginia, tours the country in fall and winter, once even taking foodstuffs as admission during lean years.

Beckley Azalea Garden Club Garden Club Abingdon Abbingdon Lana Mount Hope Lion’s Club Virginia New York White Oak E. B. Bibb E. E. Bibb J. FE. McKenzie EF. E. Bibb National Garden Club Lexington M. M. Ralston McKenzie Fugene Harvey M. Ralston FE. M. Payne Ned Ragland J. O. Freeman H. P. Meadows R. G. Richards E. B

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs John Auburn Mills of Springfield Ohio visits Beckley to attend grandson B M Wilmoth Jr and Miss Tressia Snuffer wedding. Many relatives travel for events and vacations in Florida, Virginia and other states while attending ceremonies and visiting family.

John Auburn Mills Sprinfield Ohio Beckley B. M. Wilmoth Northwestern Avenue B. M. Wilmoth, Jr Tressia Snuffer HW. D. Reitz Macy Lou and Davis Ford Stree Pittsburgh

List of Hostesses and Guests Named in Society Note

The passage lists numerous ladies including Mrs M C Hawkins Mrs i P Nowlin Mrs J E B Lilly Mrs A A Tieche Mrs D B C Ashfort Mrs Ida O Dell Mrs H L Mc Creery and her mother Mrs W Adams of Moundsville Mrs J W Watkins Mrs W A Thornhill Mrs H C Avis Mrs Paul Payne Mrs H C Sessions and the hostesses as part of a social notice.

Baptists Begin Vacation School at First Baptist Church

Vacation Church School at the First Baptist Church runs from Monday June 21 to July 2 with classes for beginners to intermediates. Dr Alvin J Cook is director and teachers elected include Lela Hawley John Gray Hutchinson and Mrs A J Cook among others. Joseph W Davis Jr son of J Jm Wilbur Davis graduates from Wharton and plans to work in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Anthony Farmer and son Alvin attend Agnes Farmers Ohio State graduation in Columbus. Mrs Gilmore Brown and Mary Ann Brown plan to move to Columbia with husband Sai Brown stationed at Fort Jackson.

Killarney Tom Richmond Michael Medical College of Virginia Wheeling Ohio Valley General Hospital Moores R. W. Roberts Winston-Salem First Baptist Church Alvin J. Cook Lela Hawley John Gray Hutchinson A. J. Cook Eleanor Esque Gene Lillian Huff Bdb Caralyn Connie Susan Torquato Joseph W. Davis, Jr Alvin Columbus Agnes Ohio State University Gilmore Brown Mary Ann Stotesbury Columbia S. C S Sai. Brown Fort Jackson

Visitors Honored in Staley Home at Paris Ky

Misses Maxey and Swinford return to Paris after visiting their brother and sister in law I B Swinford of 200 French Street. Mrs R B Staley hosted a bridge luncheon at 110 Jackson Street with yellow and white floral decor. Mrs R W Foster won high bridge. second went to Mrs Swinford. low to Mrs Richard Karnes. Guests included Mrs J L Alexander and Mrs S W Woodyard.

Maxey Sarah Frances Swinford Paris I. B. Swinford French Street R. B. Staley Jackson Street

Beckley Women Attend Indiana Baraca Convention

Two Beckley First Baptist Church members will join the Baraca Philathes Classes World Congress at Winona Lake Indiana. Mrs J Brabhan president and Mrs G A Burkelle vice president sail June 23 from Prince Street, arrive Elkhart opening day and travel to Winona Lake for conference sessions.

Beckley First Ind Winona Lake

Executive Board Meeting At Dellé Webb Home

A meeting of the executive board of the Degree of Honor Lodge is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Crab Ore home of Mrs Dellé Webb. Officers are asked to attend and bring Pollyanna gifts.

Degree of Honor Lodge Dellé Webb

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Whitlock Ranund Genteman Lirsy Addiuch Wayne Reynolds Ringer E. Sheffier J. P. Nowling L. L. Scherer G. R. Cunningham Paul Fiegley Ted McDowell Arthur ‘Belton Ko I [Klaus Mabscott Group D. O. Means Kermit Locke Huntington Lions Club the Quality Shop Malin St. — Beckley Jackson's Mill Josephine McAdoo Sophia Lions Club Mary Ann Freeman Civitan Club Elizabeth Ann Yago Beckley Woman's Clib Ruth Sisk Beckley Elks Club Estella Jo Gagalis Business and Professional Women's Club Diana Bailey Elks Club Sally Acklin American Legion Post No American Legion Auxiliary of West Virginia Wanda Lou Philipott Junior Chamber of Commerce Ann Ruth McKinney Beckley Moose Club Patsy Lively Rotary Club Katherine Kemp Kiwanis Club Joan Rose Moose Club Joyce Ward Sonja Carper Legion Auxiliary Joyce Meador Beaver Lions Club Mary Grace Fourney Beckley Women of the Moose George. Alton Gunnee Methodist WSCS Woman’s Society of Christian First Methodist Church R. L. Herndon Janie W. T. Tabor Q. O. Uarrold Ira Whitlock C. E. Kinzer Patrica Mandeville Janice Herndon Margaret Martin Richard Yates W. B. Peck Join O'Dell Roscoe Wikel Lillian Han Justice Erry Calloway Heights Vda Matinda West Del-Mar Margie Boga Juanita Porter Fra Ormenski Rex Lilly Mason, Janice Raymond Beckey Big City the Purple Box Raleigh County Bank Bldg Beckley, W. Va B. E. Silverman Raleigh County Bank Ride Maln Street Stauffer G. M. Powers Vanity Beanly Shop Prince St Osher Barnead Myte Webster Richardson Eve Doyle F. S. Harkleroad Lawrence Mary Emily Esther Hill Park Drive Bristol Mary Ann White Raleigh Avenue Hunery Mothers L. S. Rowlett Blackstone R. Martin Main Alr Edwin Beasley Caroline Durham N. C Ilah Warren George Gunnoe J. Moore Marguerite Main St Emben Beckley Music and Electric CO Fayelle St Colin McLuckey A. J. Adama Baptists Staley Indiana Execuive Ward
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