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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1942

Page

3

Mrs. G. Tully Elected Church Society Delegate

Mrs. George Tully was elected a delegate to the West Virginia Women's Society of Christian Service convention to meet in Buckhannon August 3-8. The First Methodist Church society met last night with prayers, a play titled We Call It Freedom, and a list of members and guests including Mrs. Burke of Christiansburg Virginia and Miss Dorothy Mann of Elkins.

George Tully Women’s Society of Christian Service of West Virginia Buckhannon First Methodist Church Lawrence Brewer United States Navy Wesleyan Service Guild Jefferson W. O. O’dell Janet Erma Lewis Hester Maude Geiger Mary Kathryn M. V. Norman E. L. Ellison W. H. Cummingham L. J B. B. Chambers E. M. McCullough van Hunter Wanda Lewis George S. Burke Christiansburg Virginia Dorothy Mann Elkins S. R. Lewis Blanche Eddy

Camp Director's Training Planned by Girl Scouts

Miss Peggy Jarrett itinerant director announces that applications for the camp director training may be made in her First Presbyterian Church office. Training occurs at Camp Splinter on July 8 and 9 before Raleigh County Girl Scouts admission day. Contact Miss Jarrett at 5923 or visit the church office on floor C via the side entrance.

Peggy Jarrett Girl Scouts First Presbyterian Church Splinter Raleigh County Miss Jarrett Presbyterian Church

Raleigh Baptist elect officers at annual convention

E Earle Bibb of Beckley was reelected president for the coming year at the Raleigh County Baptist Sunday School Convention held six sessions at Prosperity Baptist Church. Officers include B L Hanson of Sophia as vice president and multiple chairmen for children, youth, adult and missionary education duties. The group planned next year’s convention for Crab Orchard Church in June.

Earle Bibb First Baptist Church Beckley Raleigh County Prosperity Baptist Church Crab Orchard Baptist Church Raleigh Baptist Sunday School Convention E. Earle Bibb Crab Orchard B. L. Hanson Sophia Pearl Moye Prosperity Ray Patton Beaver Edna Egnor Deck Clarence Harvey the Memorial Church Peckley W. A. Ar

Ladies Aid Buys Two $25 War Bonds

The Johns town Baptist Church Ladies Aid reported purchasing two $25 war bonds. The meeting featured sermon and scripture readings, duets by Margaret and Jewel Cole, and prayers led by Mrs. L. H. Hopkins. Twenty-six members attended. next gathering at Mrs. J. W. Hall's home.

Ladies Aid Johnstown Kessinger Matthew Kyle Meadows C. O. Harvey L. H. Hopkins J. W. Kessinger E. W. Lewis God J. W. Hall E Street

Clara Barton Circle Sews for Red Cross at Thompson Home

The Clara Barton Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Icie Thompson's home last night to knit sweaters for the Red Cross. Members present included Mrs. Joe Kish, Mrs. Keith B. Howard, Mrs. John Peters, Mrs. Harriet Williams, Mrs. N. T. Gagalis, Mrs. Gordon Stephens, Mrs. Mary Giglia, and Mrs. Thompson. Guests were Mrs. Ray Richmond, Miss June Peters, Miss Mary Peters, Mrs. Herbert Cumbo, and Mrs. Nora Haeger. The next meeting location was not decided.

Clara Barton Thompson Icie Thompson Red Cross Joe Kish Keith B. Howard John Peters Harriet Williams N. T. Gagalis Gordon Stephens Mary Giglia Ray Richmond June Peters Mary Peters Herbert Cumbo Nora Haeger

Rogers Couple Welcome Son Born at Beckley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Delbert Rogers of McAlpin announce the birth of a son yesterday at 3 15 a m in Beckley Hospital.

Delbert Rogers McAlpin Beckley Hospital

Dirty Dozen Entertains With Lawn Party Scavenger Hunt

The Dirty Dozen Club hosted a lawn party at Fred Burdiss's East Beckley home last night with an hour long scavenger hunt and hamburger fry. Prizes went to two groups led by Eber Deem Roush with Mildred Workman, Clarence Cook, Pauline Matheny, and Paul Loflin with Betsy Simpson, Astus Taylor, Elizabeth Harper. each group earned candy.

Dirty Dozen Fred Burdiss East Beckley Eber Deem Roush Mildred Workman Clarence Cook Pauline Matheny Paul Loflin Betsy Simpson Astus Taylor Elizabeth Harper Burdiss Bill Hall Ava Holmes James Miller Lois McDaniel Andy Adams Betty Jean Brown Harold Miller Patty Brooks Ob Berman Mary Lee Walker Eber D. Roush

Local visitors and residents gather in Beckley area

Edward Maxwell from South Charleston visits his wife and daughter Martha Louise at Mrs. E. M. Bobbitt’s home. Roy Pyles attends to business in Charleston. Ted Kessinger of WVU engineering returns for weekend with wife and daughter Margaret Anne. Peggy Jarrett, Girl Scouts director, plans Beckley stay until July 7. Barbara Noel from University of Michigan arrives for summer with parents on Virginia Street. Deaconess Suzanne F. E. McNulty moves to 109 Beckley Avenue. Betty Crookshank visits sister and brother-in-law on Beckley Avenue. J. J. Myers of Cincinnati visits on Missouri-Pacific Railway matters. Don Lilly and family return from Baltimore vacation to South Kanawha Street. Lucia Van Forst of California visits Polly Jo McCulloch on Woodlawn Avenue. classmates at National Park College. W. L. Fink, of Frances, critically ill with pneumonia at Beckley Hospital. Pattie Stinnette improves from several days of severe cold.

Edward Maxwell South Charleston Martha Louise E. M. Bobbitt Lucia van Forst California Polly Jo McCulloch Woodlawn Avenue National Park College Forest, Glen Maryland

Summer frock pattern No 8208 for juniors 11 to 19

Pattern No 8208 shows a wrapover bodice and triple tiered skirt in dotted swiss lawn or voile with velvet ribbon sash. Junior sizes 11 to 19 require yardage and trimming details. order by sending 15 cents, name, address, pattern number and size to The Raleigh Register.

Raleigh Register 7Th Avenue New York N. Y

Birth of Son to Mr and Mrs Paul Cole Clyde Street

Mr and Mrs Paul Cole of Clyde Street announce the birth of a son at Raleigh General Hospital at 9 10 p m last night.

Paul Cole Clyde Street Raleigh General Hospital

Patriotism topic on Ladies Aid program at First Christian Church

The Ladies Aid of the First Christian Church met with Mrs. A. Rees in charge discussing patriotism. Devotional led by Mrs. Hurt followed by songs and readings about the Declaration of Independence Flanders Fields and the flag. Hostesses served refreshments. veterans and new helmet story noted.

Ladies Aid of the First Christian Church A. Rees G. C. Hurt Lara Clay Rees Flander John Sullivan Fort Meade Maryland J. J. Lamb Z. W. Lafon J. M. Basham W. J. Fuller M. F. Noel Zora Prater D. F. MacKenzie J. B. McGinnis Helen Isley Harry Mead C. M. Doss A. H. Wilson Lara B Clay Paul Smith J. T. Hollandsworth Wanda Quesenberry F. W. Huddleston Donald Lafon Donald Charles Lafon W. A. Burke L. E. Shrewsbury Fernia Rose Shrewsbury L. T. Putman Linda Lou Bowyer Clarice Hurt

Lodge Pot Luck Supper Planned for July 14

The Degree of Honor lodge set a pot luck supper for July 14 at 7 p.m. in the Appalachian Electric Power building for members and guests. About 12 members attended with musical and poetry contributions and a prize awarded during the social hour.

Degree of Honor Lodge Appalachian Electric Power Bluefield Lodge Beckley Thelma Bird Evelyn Feazell Nina Tolliver

Women Complete First Aid Class In Mark Twain

Thirteen women enrolled in a standard first aid course taught by Mrs. O S Lilly and Mrs A Hughes at Mark Twain will complete the session tonight. This is Mrs Lillys second class, the first held in the Women s Club Rooms in Stotesbury and likely the last at Mark Twain for some time.

O. S. Lilly A. Hughes Mark Twain Mrs. Lilly Stotesbury

Pythian Sisters Plan July Party

The Pythian Sisters Temple 55 met in Union Hall on Wednesday night to plan a district July 15 party. Eleven members attended and all temples in the district are invited to attend.

Pythian Sisters Temple 55 Union Hall

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G. Tully Church Society Piques Jheersuckers Volles Neville Street Raleigh Baptist Rogers Have Son del Mar Roy Pyles Charleston Ted Kessinger West Virginia University School of Engineering Margaret Anne Beckley Avenue Barbara Noel University of Michigan Virginia Street Suzanne FE. McNulty St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Third Avenue Betty Crookshank J. W. Maxwell J. J. Myers Cincinnati, Ohio Missouri- Pacific Railway Company Mrs Don Lilly South Kanawha Street Baltimore Mary W. L. Fink Frances Pattie Stinnette Edward Snifter Norfolk Raleigh Avenue Amos Myers Christian Church U. S Lee’s Beauty Shop Main Street Sanitary Scrip Lasca’s Fos Tor Hardware Sally Ann DIA Bob Dial John R. Koch LILLY Murphys Lodge Appalachian Pythian Sisters Plan July Party Aei Jet ALL Hub Publix Uncle Sam Gigan Stallard Army Value Center of Raleigh Co Neville St. Beckley Judie Julie WJLS
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