Bethlehem Chapter Installs Officers in Eastern Star ceremony
Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Eastern Star held an installation in the Masonic Hall with Past Worthy Patron George W. Williams and Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Mildred Smith leading. A mock wedding installed Mrs. Harry Batesole as Matron while Crockett Mullens served as minister. Officers installed included Crockett Mullens as Worthy Patron and Mrs. Clarice Thorne as Associate Matron. Gifts, flowers, and a reception followed the rite in the Bair building or Beckley hotel.
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Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
George W. Williams
Mildred Smith
Marshall
Fannie Wheatley
Harry Batesole
Batesole
Crockett Mullens
Betty Lee Mullens
Clarice Thorne
Bess Woods
Hattie French
Ella Bird
Minnie Mankin
Adah
Jephthah
Ruth
Esther
Martha
Electa
Mrs Morris Addresses World Wide Guild in Beckley
Mrs A S Morris FHA field representative from Parkersburg spoke to the Anne Judson chapter of the World Wide Guild at Mrs Bessie Carroll's home. She outlined the organization’s plan and noted growing interest. She plans modernization campaign outreach in Wickham Avenue and Piney Grove areas with local civic groups this week.
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A. S. Morris
FHA
Parkersburg
Beckley and Vicinity
Anne Judson
World Wide Guild
Bessie Carroll
Morris
A. C. Sutphin
Wickham Avenue
Miss Kirkwood and Mr Lewis Marry at Oak Hill Church
Miss Virginia Louise Kirkwood of Oak Hill married Mr Joseph Stuart Lewis Jr at Oak Hill Baptist Church with Rev C. S. Donnelly officiating. The bride’s uncle, Dr A M Showalter, stood in for her ill father. ring bearer Frances Rippetoe, best man Edwin Lewis, ushers Sheldon Trump and Clarence Robertson. After singing by Caesar A. Ronconi and Josephine Clark, the couple left for a month in Miami and will reside in Oak Hill.
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Virginia Louise Kirkwood
Oak Hill
Joseph Stuart Lewis
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Cc. S. Donnelly
A. M. Showalter
Christiansburg
Frances Rippetoe
Lewis
Edwin Lewis
Sheldon Trump
Clarence Robertson
Caesar A. Ronconi
Averett College
Danville
Delta Psi Omega
National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity
Delta Phi Sigma Sorority
Borderland
Fayette
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. S. Lewis
Oak Hill High School
Culver Military Academy
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
White
Beckley Sisterhood Installs Officers Ceremony
Beckley Sisterhood to install officers at a Thursday night ceremony at the Womans Clubhouse. Guests include Mrs. Leon Goodman of Portsmouth Ohio and attendees from Huntington Charleston Bluefield Mount Hope Oak Hill and Welch. A banquet precedes the installation with about sixty attendees expected.
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Womans Clubhouse
Beckley Sisterhood
Leon Goodman
Portsmouth
Ohio
Huntington
Charleston
Bluefield
Mount Hope
Oak Hill
Welch
Baptist Church Group In Regular Meeting
The W. W. G. of the First Baptist Church held its regular meeting at Mrs. Bessie Carroll’s Snuffer apartments. Miss Margaret Hewlett hosted. A devotion led by Mrs. June Matheney, Guild Song, and a talk by Mrs. A. G. Morris on Better Housing followed. Refreshments served to the listed members.
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The
First Baptist Church
Bessie Carroll
Snuffer
Margaret Hewlett
June Matheney
Guild
A. G. Morris
Better Housing Program
Ferne Shumate
Margaret Alice Carter
Eula Thornton
Marguerite Rakes
Virginia Peters
Belle Daugherty
Wylantha Byrd
Henrietta Lemon
J. M. Hayes
Sylvia Bolen
Rosalind Carroll
Fidelis Class Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church will hold a social and business meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Miss Hettie Robertson’s home on Third Avenue. Hostesses include Miss Robertson and Mrs Harwood James, Mrs B F Thornton, Mrs K O Pierce, and Mrs James Lowe. Full attendance urged.
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Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Hettie Robertson
Third Avenue
Miss Robertson
Harwood James
B. F. Thornton
K. O. Pierce
James Lowe
Personal News Highlights From Virginia Travels
Mr and Mrs E M Payne left this morning for several days at their country home in Middlebrook Virginia. David Rahal returned from a brief visit to Roanoke Virginia. Dr John R Koch was a visitor to Charleston yesterday. Mr and Mrs M Rahal are ...
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E. M. Payne
Middlebrook
David Rahal
Roanoke
John R. Koch
Charleston
Mrs. M. Rahal
The WIFE The WIFE Florence Eldridge and Mrs March
Florence Eldridge surpassed her leading man on stage while Fredric March became a film star. Mrs March has largely retired from acting to fund Christmas gifts for Fred, though she returns occasionally for money. A pretty Hollywood matron and gracious hostess, she enjoys charity work and caring for their two adopted children Penny and Tony.
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Florence Eldridge
Fredric March
March
Penny
Tony
Relatives and friends travel plans noted in Beckley column
Numerous residents and visitors are mentioned planning trips and visits. Julian Owen leaves for Charleston to manage business interests. Mrs. L T Putman and daughters Jane and Mary Ann plan a Friday departure to Christopher Newfoundland and other relatives. Ada A Henderson Mary Elizabeth Maxwell and Virginia Maxwell will motor to Clay to accompany Mrs J W Maxwell and son Edward home.
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Julian Owen
Charleston
L. T. Putman
Jane
Mary Ann
Christopher
Ada A. Henderson
Mary Elizabeth Maxwell
Virginia Maxwell
Clay
J. W. Maxwell
Edward
Mary Hume Farmer
Culpepper
Mollie Hume Farmer
Point Pleasant
Huntington
Mary McCulloch Gates
Dan and
McCulloch
Gates
A. E. Amick
Kathryn Hoke
Ann McCreery
D. Howe Johnston
Z. A. Petty
Salt Sulphur Springs
Edward Hall
B. D. Carper
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. H. McGinnis
Bill
Long Island
Mayme Mead
St. Louis
A. A. Edwards
A. G. Mead
Flo Kinzer
Phyllis Huddleston
Martha Thompson
Frances Brezac
Pearl Anderson
Joyce Radford
Lewisburg
The
Presbyterian Church
E. Bennett Henson
Beckley
Arthur E. Manning
Clyde Street
Conrad
Wickham Avenue
Mary Lou Merrylees
J. L. Merrylees
Irma Sutphin
Briarcliff Manor
N. Y
Kathleen Liggett
Fort Thomas
Raleigh General Hospital
D. Viain Shaw
E. J. McDonough
Chareston
George Grisinger
Projects To Go To McCullough
West Virginia Works Progress Administrator McCullough said he will request Governor Kump and state county and city officials to submit their best works relief projects after July 1. He declined to name approved projects or personnel yet and pledged fair, impartial allocation under federal rules and Hopkins guidelines.
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Associated Press
Washington
F. Witcher McCullough
Works Progress
West Virginia
Kump
McCullough
Hopkins
Chicago Jurors Debate County Clerk Shortage
Chicago jurors wrapped a two week inquiry into a $414,129 shortage alleged in the county clerk's office. The longtime clerk, who served 24 years, had just won the treasurer post in December. Bond was set at $10,000 on a charge carrying one to ten years if convicted. true bills expected to be returned the next day.
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Marshall Kearney
Leslie Salter
Lilly
Kelly Hughes
Meade Tippleman
Virginia Hueghes
Cole
Hughes
Sen
West Virginia FHA official urges nationwide housing work push
Jackson said any community can cut low mood by rapid modernization and urged citizens to visit the Bair building office to learn about long term financing from the Federal Housing Administration. He noted FHA will lend up to 50 000 for buildings with long term repayment and cited nearly 11 million dollars pledged in West Virginia by June 11 as momentum for Raleigh County projects chaired by W A James.
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United States
Jackson
West Virginia
Kentucky Governor Pardons 278 Inmates On Good Behavior Condition
Governor Ruby Lafoon issued pardons to 278 Kentucky state inmates mandating good conduct in the future. The measure frees them conditionally, with compliance to standards set by the executive clemency process. The action reflects a broader effort to alter penalties based on reform indicators.
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Ruby Lafoon
Kentucky
Street Rioting Flares Across Waterfront Pier
Street rioting resumes after tear gas and a Mountie assault drive strikers into downtown. About 100 city police join the charge. three policemen and nine rioters hospitalized, with head wounds and stitches reported. Rioting persists in alleys near the waterfront as Ivan A. Emory is arrested for inciting to riot during a speech urging march on the guarded pier.
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Ivan A. Emory
Longshore and Water Transport Workers of Canada
Beckley Store Details Aid Bottle Purchases and Limits
Be clued in for liquor buys at a Beckley store where patrons read a price list and brand numbers on slips. Shoppers answer if legally entitled, then handlers stamp slips and place bottles in paper bags for transfer to the customer. The process includes checks against missing bottles, but the morning machine failed, delaying operations.
Rioting Mine Mutiny Ended After Gas and Force
A riot at a mine ended without bloodshed as guards flooded the air shaft with gas from the damaged ventilator to drive convicts from the mine. Prison officials plan to identify ring leaders and punish them while repairing extensive damage and restoring normal operations.
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Simpson
Murray
Police Powerful Prohibition Regulated Bottle Purchases
Store rules enforce a strict limit of eight pints per customer per purchase while allowing unlimited returns for extra gallons. Clerks cannot pressure buyers but may explain proofs and prices beyond the price lists to those seeking more information.
Lilly On Trial House Fire Questioned by Attorneys
A historical brief notes Lilly on trial and a house burned to the ground after authorities pressed questions from state attorneys about prior events. The article records that the defendant faced inquiries about multiple incidents leading up to the blaze.
Bodies Found After Mother's Night Visit Unfolds
County Detective Thomas Calig said the bodies were partially decomposed, indicating the killing occurred shortly after the mother and son were last seen by neighbors. This was Friday night.
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Thomas Calig
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Shrine Club
Black Knight Country Club
Master Masons
Miss Kirkwood
Mr. Lewis
Baptist Church
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Mee
Wife
Chicago
Housing Administration
Ator Hutchinson
Virgil Wood
Meershall Oatneal
Glen Rogers
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Oatneal
Wood
Hutchinson
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Massene de Soir
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