Alfreda Cook Weds Sergeant Thomas Edgell in Beckley Church
Alfreda Cooke daughter of Mr and Mrs W Ted Cooke of Beckley married Sergeant Thomas J Edgell son of Mr and Mrs F B Edgell of St Croix Falls Wisconsin. The ceremony was in the First Baptist church parlor March 4 with Rev Earl L Grose officiating. The bride wore a blue street length dress with tan accessories and was attended by Mrs Howard George. Best man was Sergeant Howard George. Edgell graduated from St Croix Falls High and has served in the Marine Corps since October 1942 stationed at Beckley recruiting station. They will reside at the Beckley spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ted Cooke
Meadows Court
Beckley
Alfreda Cooke
Thomas J. Edgell
F. B. Edgell
St. Croix Falls
Wisconsin
First Baptist Church
Earl L. Grose
Howard George
Edgell
Montgomery-Ward
South Club
Martinsburg
Sergeant Edgell
The
Mar
Dorothy Elaine Calfee
Price Hylton Calfee
Ensign Carle Edward Davis
Harper Road
Ensign Davis
Garland A. Davis
Bluefield
Inez Caffee
Margaret Mahe
Princeton
Sue Adair May
Fredrick Helm
Gloria Anne Caffee
Evelyn Mae Mead
William Yabor
United States Navy Pharmist'’S Mate School
Portsmouth
Virginia
Acqua Botany
Harry R. May
D. O. Means
Leeland
T. Burrance
Norfolk
Davis
Concord College
Athens
Charlie May Power
Cleveland
Georgia
Hobart Ailstock
W. P. Ailstock
Mount Hope
Manassas
W. O. Luttrell
Methodist Church
Ailstock
G. L. Power
Atlanta
First Style Show Rehearsal Set Tomorrow Night
The Lions club announces the first rehearsal for the twelfth annual spring style show at the Elks club with A A Ross as chairman and Miss Parthena Holliday in charge of a dance routine. Proceeds aid blindness cure and glasses for Beckley children. Ross Irle chairs the overall event with Holt Kester, Jack Nuckols, C G Peregoy, and others handling announcements, flowers, building, styling, tickets, publicity, dressing, and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Elks Club
A. A. Ross
Parthena Holliday
Ernest Otto
C. D. Crawford, Jr
W. H. McGinnis
Wayne Reynolds
Beckley
Ross Irle
Holt Kester
Jack Nuckols
C. G. Peregoy
William Ware
S.C. Catron
Rowland Aspinall
Randolph Norton
Harry May
Jess Richmond
E. J. Fourney
B. M. Weaver
C. C. Maples
Fletcher W. Mann
al, Matson
Couple Celebrates Silver Anniversary in Coal City
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Meadows of Coal City marked their silver wedding anniversary at home on Thursday March 11. The groom, son of the late Mrs. Meadows of Winding Gull, has run a Coal City mercantile business 15 years. the bride is Gertrude Burdiss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Burdiss of Coal City. The couple wed March 11 1918 at Winding Gull with Rev. John Brown officiating. They have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Meadows
Coal City
Winding Gull
John Brown
Fairmont Box Sparks Home Ties For Missing Soldier
Mrs. A L Batalione, wife of a Charleston physician serving in the U S Army Medical Corps in North Africa, received a letter describing a supplies container made in Fairmont and bearing a local trademark. A week later, she was informed her husband has been missing in action since February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fairmont
A.L. Batalione
Charleston
U. S. Army Medical Corps
North Africa
Births in Fairfield Beckley and Cranberry announce three daughters
Mr and Mrs James Kirk of Fairfield Maryland announce the birth of Violet Yvonne on March 11 at Crab Orchard Mrs Kirk is the former Miss Orean Basham. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rankin announce the birth of a seven and a half pound daughter Marcia Louise on March 11 at Beckley hospital. Private and Mrs Roy Hawkins announce a half pound daughter Diema Ann born March 7 in Cranberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirk
Fairfield
Maryland
Violet Yvonne
Crab Orchard
Kirk
Orean . Basham
Clarence Rankin
Marcia Louise
Beckley Hospital
Roy Hawkins
Cranberry
Diema Ann
Kershner Rites Set Today For James Miles Kershner
Funeral services will be held at 2 30 afternoon for James Miles Kershner 82 at his son R L Kershner home in Terry Burial will follow in Terry cemetery He died at 1030 Thursday morning in a local hospital He is survived by his daughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miles Kershner
R. L. Kershner
Terry
Arlene Spencer
Kershner
Hairstyles for War Workers Show Sparkle and Practicality
Betty Clarke explains how uniformed women in war industries express individuality through varied coiffures while keeping hair neatly above the collar. Two options are described: a 3 to 3 inch all over cut as worn by Ensign Bertha Borden of the WAVES, and a long look styled with soft waves on top and sides with two large rolls at the nape as worn by Betty Adams of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Clarke
Bertha Borden
New York State
Betty Adams
Canada
Oak Hill Woman Bessie Woods Lay Notes of Family Obit
Mrs Bessie Woods of Oak Hill Ohio survived by two sons Edward Kershner of Skelton and R L Kershner of Terry Pallbearers listed as Harry Miller Reginald Sufton H C Hughes Gerald Campbell Walter Jordan and Willie Dunlow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Woods
Oak Hill
Ohio
Edward Kershner
Skelton
R. L. Kershner
Terry
Harry Miller
Reginald Sufton
H. C. Hughes
Gerald Campbell
Walter Jordan
Willie Dunlow
This Week's Calendar Notices For The Register
Social editor requests weekly calendar notices by Friday noon. Readable listings detail officers and meetings across Raleigh area clubs, church groups, and auxiliaries from Monday to Sunday at Service Men's clubs, Red Cross, Daughters of the Confederacy, and Vacation School Institutes with times, places, and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Social
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Presbyterian Church
Twerps
Elizabeth Farrish
Ball Street
Cranberry
C. E. Pauley
John C. Ward
Service Men's
Prince Street
Brotherhood of Railroad
White Pine Lodge
Rayleigh
Gkr
First Baptist Church
Raleigh
The
Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
D. F. McKenzie
Service Men's Club
Vacation School Institute
H. M. Wade
First Methodist Church
Beckley
Red Cross
Methodist Temple
D.C. Meatows, Jr
4. M. Wade
Methodist Church
Hilltop
R. K. Rubush
BH. M. Wade
Ansted
J. B. McGinnis
Madison
Bessie Carrot
Revival at McAlpin Community Church Opens Tonight
A revival begins today at the McAlpin Community Church with services nightly at 7 30 led by Rev James H Lotspeich of East Gulf. Children’s services start an hour earlier. Special music and singing accompany each gathering.
Miss Farley to Speak at St Matthew AME Meeting
Miss Fay Farley of East Beckley will speak at 7 30 tonight at St Matthew African Methodist Church. The public is invited and special musical numbers will be presented. Farley attends St Mary's Methodist Church in East Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Farley
East Beckley
St. Matthew African Methodist Church
Miss Farley
St. Mary's Methodist Church
John C. Bond Dies at 62 in Charleston
John C. Bond, 62, Kanawha county draft board No. 2 clerk and former state auditor, died in Charleston after months of heart disease. A Pendleton county native, he served in the Spanish American War and World War I, later playing a central role in a Republican funds controversy involving state treasurer W. S. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
John C. Bond
Kanawha County
State delegates exchange gifts in Charleston ceremony
In Charleston the state house of delegates held a gift night gifting Speaker John Amos a silver service, table linen and the speaker's chair. Democratic Leader Vansicker and Republican Leader Moore presented items on behalf of their parties. Vanslicker and Moore received traveling cases while Delegate Beard, a chaplain, received a briefcase. Attaches gave Clerk J. R. Aliff a cigarette case and lighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
House of Delegates
John Amos
Vansicker
Greenbrier
Moore
R. Marshall
House
Vanslicker
Beard
R. Berkeley
Amos
J. R. Aliff
Care for Your Gas Stove to Aid War Efforts
Tips to extend stove life and efficiency amid wartime shortages. Maintain proper gas pressure for clean burns, prevent rust by venting ovens after use, protect enamel from temperature shocks and scratches, keep the stove clean by avoiding boil-overs, and wash with soap and water after each use.
Member Taken Into The Jeeps Club
A new member, Miss Marian Diggs, joined the Jeeps club at a meeting held Thursday at Miss Jaleene Holliday’s home. The next gathering is slated for March 25 at Miss Alma Richardson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian’ Diggs
Jeeps’” Club
Jaleene Holliday
Alma Richardson
Local residents move and service members on duty updates
Mrs Grover Miriam and daughter Rachelle left for New River North Carolina to join Miriam's husband Private First Class Mics iun stationed with the marine corps. Chief Petty Officer Philips and Mrs Gilliam accompany from Winston Salem. Gilliam's family moves to 230 Granville Avenue Beckley. Gilliam stationed at Beckley navy recruiting. Chief Anthony transferred to active sea duty and heads to New York. Other updates include McComas family returning to Baltimore, JH McCann returning to Roanoke Virginia, Police Chief Tammy Roberts recovering in St Luke's Bluefield, Corporal Charles E Parks on furlough from Alexandria to Maryland, and Shrewsbury leaving for Norfolk after visit with Crab Orchard relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Miriam
Rachelle
New River
North Carolina
Miriam
Micsiun
Manine Corps
Winston-Salem
G. Eb, Philips
Richard F. Gillians
Charleston
Granville Avenue
Gilliam
Beckley Navy
John Anthony
New York
Charles E. Parks
United States Army
W. C. Parks
South Oakwood Avenue
Alexandria
Virginia
Maryland
Miss Hicks Applies For Marine Reserve
Miss Margaret Hicks of Lee Street has applied for membership in the Women’s Reserve of the U. S. Marine Corps after passing examinations. She is the second to succeed, following Miss Jean Cooke of Pineknob. Hicks attends Beckley College and belongs to First Baptist Church, with strong Woodrow Wilson School activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hicks
R. BE. Hicks
Lee Street
Women's Reserve
U. S. Marine Corps
Howard George
Jean Cooke
Pineknob
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Alfreda Cook
Sergeant Thomas Edgell
Dorothy Calfee
M. L. Norman
First Christian Church
R.K. Kiddy
Joe Collinge
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
P. m
Charles Sattler
Department of Jaber
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Main Street
Nelle C. Walden
Kimball
Bowers
Mutlens
Varation School Institute
J. M. Wade
Rhodest
Heber Street
McAlpin
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Kenneth 8. Wherry R
Nebraska
White House
United States
Putt
Stimson
WAAC
Air Corps
Rinig
Germany
Europe
Italy
Japan
U.S
Haraee
U. S
Gladys Degner
Sample Shop
Neville St
Bechiey
Earl McComas
Martha Lee
Larry
Baltimore
Johnh. McCann
L. E. Miller
Stansbuy Street
Roanoke
Miller
T. C. Troutman
Tammy Roberts
St. Luke's Hospital
Lloyd Grant
Eccles
Robert Kirk
Dizzy Kirk
Billy Madge Kirk
Lillian Taylor
Lillian Armstrong
Eunice
Marsh Fork High School
Harold L. Shrewsbury
Swain
United States Navy
W. F. Shrewsbury
Hinton
Tom Shrewsbury
Nina Johnson
Martha Johnson
Mary L. Boyles
American ‘Red Cross
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Woodlawn Avenue
J. M. Gooch
Bellepoint
J. K. Moore
Raleigh County Board of Education
Miss Hicks
Asilee Naff
Prosperity
Lorraine Capps
Keith Baird
Baird
Girl Scout
Raleigh County
Girl Scouts
Carl Sanders
E. M. Payne CO
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