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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

8

CDA Charter Group Feted at Wednesday Banquet

The Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis de Sales chapter marks a 25 year silver jubilee with a banquet at El Chico Cafe tomorrow night at :30. Seven charter members are honored: Mrs S H Bridge, Mrs F P Malone, Mrs Grace Berginnis, Mrs J M Mannix, Mrs K J Klaus, Mrs James Higgins, and Mrs Wilemena Conway. Mrs Theresa Torlone acts as toastmistress. Father John Halpin will deliver the principal address. Roses decorate tables. corsages are favors.

Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis’ de Sales el Chico S. H. Bridge F. P. Malone Grace Berginnis J. M. Mannix K. J. Klaus James Higgins Wilemena Conway Theresa Torlone John Halpin

Robin Adair To Be Feted At Fink Home

A pink and white crystal shower for Robin Adair will be hosted by Anna Mae Fink and Mrs. George Massing Jr at the Fink home on Mercer Street at 7 30 tonight. Guests include Margaret Sloan Violet Earle Snead Sarah Lou Stewart Betty Stewart and many others as well as Mrs Kyle Fink and Mrs George Massing Sr assisting. The event marks Robin Adair’s upcoming marriage to Edsell Jones on July 13 with gifts displayed on an umbrella and miniature fan favors given to attendees.

Anna Mae Fink George Massing, Jr Fink Mercer Street Robin Adair Edsell Jones Edsel Robin

Prosperity Girl Weds in Florida

Agnes Solace and Anthony C. Arcuri married May 11 at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Tampa. The pair, now residing in Tampa, are returning from a brief wedding trip to Silver Springs. Arcuri works as a watch maker at Gasque Loan Company in Tampa. In some African areas the smelling of iron is tied to a religious ritual.

Agnes Solace Anthony C. Arcuri Giovannina Arcuri Tampa Fla Tom Solace First Methodist Church E. J. Pendergrass Arcuri Silver Springs Gasque, Loan Company

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local society notes list visitors and guests across Lakewood Florida Huntington and nearby towns. Mrs E W Wood with sons Edward Howe and Billy visit mother Mrs D H Johnson in Lakewood. Guests join Rev W S Rushing and family in Portsmouth Ohio. Several families host relatives from Virginia Ohio and Georgia for visits and summer plans. Ralph Simpson Homer Lambert Clyde Steel Bill Gardner attend a Huntington wedding. W H Craddock from Winding Gulf takes a purchasing role with Sears Roebuck in Atlanta.

E. W. Wood and Sons Edward Howe Billy Lakewood, Fla D. H. Johnson Wickham Avenue Richwood T. H. Clement Ralph Simpson Homer Lambert Clyde Steel Bill Gardner Huntington Jane Ann Rice Carroll Begley Lambda Chi Fraternity Marshall College Mary Wilson Snifter James Halstead James Edgar II East Prince Street Beckley Hospital Barbara Jean Jimmy van Ness Westwood Drive George Bright Camp Caesar Webster Springs June Rice Ann Mahaffey Peggy Wright Mary Warren Ann Ross Hoffman Gertrude Roush Woodlawn Avenue Dana Crow Deem Crow Robert Crow Cunningham, Kans W. H. Craddock R. C. Craddock Winding Gulf Sears Roebuck and Company Atlanta, Ga

Ohio Man to Talk At Crab Orchard Church

Rev. Medford D. Neher of Defiance Ohio will headline Wednesday night services at Crab Orchard Brethren Church. An accomplished artist, Neher demonstrates his sermons with original drawings and has many religious paintings on display in churches nationwide. Rev. Phillip E. DeMuth of Keyser will assist and conduct summer services, with a schedule including Sunday school 10 a.m., morning worship 11, youth fellowship 6:30, evening worship 7:30, and Wednesday prayer meetings at 7:30 p.m.

Crab Orchard Brothern Medford D. Neher Neher Phillip E. DeMuth Keyser Crab Orchard Church DeMuth Bethany Biblical Seminary Chicago

Muller wins second flight at Black Knight golf tourney

Mrs. Rosalie Muller captured the second flight at the Black Knight Country club spring golf tournament by defeating Mrs. E. B. Wray two and one. First flights finals are set for this afternoon with Mrs. Walter Duncan facing Mrs. B. C. Burnside.

Rosalie Muller Black Knight Country Club E. B. Wray Walter Duncan B. C. Burnside

Peggy Warren Feted On Ninth Birthday

Peggy Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs O O Warren of 108 Stanley Street was honored on her ninth birthday with a party at home Saturday afternoon. The table was decorated with roses and the affair included the usual party trimmings attended by Roy Ruben Richard Mary Lou and Billie Hutchins Mary and Lacy Warren Katie Matthews Mary Joe McAllister Moffett and Bobbie Warren Jean Wickline Carolyn Ballard Anna Ray Peterson and Barbara Stewart.

Peggy Warren O. O. Warren Stanley Street Roy Ruben Richard Mary Lou Billie Hutchins Mary and Lacy Warren Katie Matthews Mary Joe McAllister Moffett Bobbie Warren Jean Wickline Carolyn Ballard Anna Ray Peterson Barbara Stewart

Services Held Today For Steeles Woman

Final rites for Mrs. Nancy Bishop 27 of Steeles were held at 11 am from Rose Branch cemetery Hanover. She died Sunday at home survived by husband Wil le Bishop two children four sisters and two brothers. The report notes her husband’s education and mentions relatives and visitors from North Kanawha Street Wheel ing Beckley Durham N C Charleston Washington Petersburg Berryville Huntington and Petersburg. The item lists attendees and ongoing travel for family members amid funeral coverage.

Register Pineville Nancy Bishop Steeles Rose Branch Hanover University of Alabama Eloise Givens Beckley James Erwin Kitty Jimmy Durham N. C J. T. Erwin Charleston N. G. Weaver Raleigh S. M. Bledsoe North Kanawha Street Wheeling West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association Robert L. Andrews New York Ralph Andrews South Oakwood Avenue Mary Gaston Caperton S. Austin Caperton Slab Fork Washington, D. C Berryville Petersburg J. M. Miller Huntington Myrtle Rothrock

Janice Jones Weds Ohio Man In Crab Orchard Ceremony

Mr and Mrs C L Jones of Crab Orchard announce the marriage of their daughter Janice Jones to Ernest D Woodie son of the Rev and Mrs F E Woodie of Brookfield Ohio. The ceremony took place Saturday night at the Crab Orchard home with family members and local attendants. The couple will reside in Brookfield Ohio.

Janice Jones Ohio C. L. Jones Crab Orchard Ernest D. Woodie F. E. Woodie Brookfield Glenna Jones James Windle Russell O'Neal J. T. Dixon Herbert Jones Edward Cassily Janice Beckley W. T. Grant Company Carolina Ring Oreland

Ann Howard Elected President of Guild

Ann Howard was elected president of the Ann Judson Guild at a meeting in the First Baptist Church last night. Officers chosen include Patty Long as vice president Mary Ann Davis secretary Phyllis Harris assistant secretary June Baker treasurer Ellen Wheley white cross chairman Eileen Porter program chairman Phyllis Harris corresponding secretary and Mary Lou Law reading program secretary. Mrs Robert Godfrey led the devotion and Mrs Howard George spoke on World Evangelism.

Ann Howard Ann Judson Guild First Baptist Church Patty Long Mary Ann Davis Phyllis Harris June Baker Ellen Wheley White Cross Eileen Porter Mary Lou Law Robert Godfrey Howard George

Negro Scout Camp Set for Three Days at Wilderness

A three day Negro Boy Scouts camp will run at Camp Wilderness from June 19 to 21. Gus Walker the scout executive and Guy Amato the field scout executive will oversee inter patrol activities adventure trails campfires and games. A court of honor may be held Friday night. Participating Negro troops include Beckley Stanaford Edwight Am Eagle East Gulf Itmann Glen White Glen Rogers Lillybrook Slab Fork Rhodell Lego. The throne is the ancestor of all chairs which were symbols of authority and rule.

Camp Wilderness Gus Walker Guy Amato Beckley Stanaford Edwight Ameagle East Gulf Itmann Glen White Glen Rogers Lillybrook Slab Fork Rhodell Lego

Divorces Filed in Raleigh County West Virginia

In the Raleigh County Circuit Court two divorce suits are announced. Wilmer L Rorrer plaintiff requests Kathleen Virginia Short Rorrer appear within one month to protect her interests in this chancery matter. Esther Crockett sues James Crockett with the same appearance requirement and attorney A J Sparacino for the plaintiff. notices indicate nondomiciled defendants.

State OF West Virginia Circuit Court Raleigh County Wilmer L. Rorrer Kathleen Virginia Short Rorrer van Hunter A. J. Sparacino Esther Crockett James Crockett Cler Hendricks Jones & Bouldin

Geraldine Shrewsbury and Roy Williamson Wed in Sunday Rites

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Geraldine Shrewsbury and Roy Williamson. The ceremony occurred Sunday at 2:30 PM at Freewill Baptist Church in Besoco with Rev. D. W. French officiating. The couple will reside in Besoco as Williamson, a Navy veteran now works in local coal mines.

Geraldine Shrewsbury Roy Williamson Luther F. Shrewsbury Besoco Charley Williamson Freewill Baptist D. W. French U. S. Navy Naval Branch Besaco

Tubercle Bacillus Discovery Credited to Koch in 1890

A note recalls that the tubercle bacillus was discovered by Robert Koch in 1890, marking a milestone in medical science and public health.

Robert Koch

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