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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1946

Page

3

New York Violinist To Appear In Concert Tomorrow Morning

Miss Leona Flood of New York City will give a 9 30 a m concert at Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium sponsored by Rubinoff. She has performed in America and Europe and is described as an outstanding young violinist. Student admission 25 cents general public 50 cents, announced principal C G Peregoy yesterday.

New York City Leona Flood Woodrow Wilson High School Miss Flood Rubinoff America Europe C. G. Peregoy

Former Army Doctor Speaks To Nurses

Dr. G. C. Hedrick Jr. spoke to Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Alumnae at the nurses home on Woodlawn Avenue. He described experiences with the Army Medical Air Corps in World War II, showing pictures and maps of customs religion and medical practices in the countries visited. Plans discussed for the annual banquet and dance for spring and fall graduates. a gift for the nurses home to mark Hospital Day May 12 was arranged. refreshments for 20 members and one guest were served by hostesses.

G. C. Hedrick, Jr Raleigh General Hospital Woodlawn Avenue Army Medical Air Corps Nurses Home Hedrick Sue Honts Lillian Monroe Sallie Irle Nell James Hortense Philpott

Pattern No 8855 for a stylish two piece suit

Pattern Here is a smart two piece style that's a favorite year round. Scallops finish the jacket and the panelled skirt has a graceful flare. Sizes 12 to 20 with options for short or three quarter sleeves. Material 39 inch wide yardage for size 14. Send 20 cents and pattern to Sue Burnett at The Raleigh Register New York. Includes a free pattern with Spring and Summer issue already offered.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. Amerericas New York N. Y Fashion

Plans For Minstrel Will Be Made At Chorus Banquet

The Beckley Maie Chorus will plan a minstrel show at a Saturday banquet at Leslie's Diner at 7 PM. The first benefit will aid the Shoe and Stocking Fund of the Elks Club in Beckley. Guests include Gov Clarence Meadows and a large list of Charleston Oak Hill Bluefield and Beckley residents.

Beckley Maie Leslie’s J. Wilbur Davis The Elks Club Beckley Davis Clarence W. Meadows Charleston Gill, Schadel and Davidson Shrine Trio Harwood Basham Oak Hill George Foresman Bluefield C. R. Harnsbarger Mount Hope Oscar Neal Jack Mason Henry Fortune

Local residents gather for family and military travels

A Mississippi of names shows Randolph-Macon student Miss Ann Ritchie Ware visiting parents in Lynchburg while relatives and friends relocate for funerals and military duties. Veterans, families, and former prisoners of war travel between Charleston, Beckley, Columbus, and Washington as they attend services and return home.

Ann Ritchie Ware Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Lynchburg Ritchie Ware Woodlawn Avenue Ted McDowell J. E. Bird Beckley Charleston Lois McDaniel Worcester Mass A. A. Clay A. C. Wallberg

Nominating Committee Reports Officers for Sigma Chapter

The Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi nominating committee listed candidates for president W R Monk vice president W H Holliday recording secretary Armine Kell corresponding secretary Ruth McKinney and treasurer Elladene Pickle. Floor nominations will be heard and election follows next meeting. The group also noted 25 dollars from a bake sale donated to the Red Cross and another bake sale planned for April 13. Attendees included Mrs. Boggs Scott Tissue Boggs Edgell Hatcher Holliday Monk McKinney Cummings Rowe Wiseman Hoffman McNeil Smith Kell Landreth Pickle.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi National — Social Sorority G.&. Hedrick Railroad Avenue Alan Richards W. R. Monk W. H. Holliday Armine Kell Ruth McKinney Elladene Pickle Richard Cummings James Rowe Lawrence Wiseman Kathleen Hoffman Eva Jane McNeil Rachel Smith Jerry Landreth

Miss Honaker Weds Glen Daniel Man

Miss Mary Ann Honaker daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Honaker of Saxon and Clifford Brooks son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Brooks of Glen Daniel were married March 4 at the First Baptist Church in a ceremony by Dr Alvin J Cook. Brooks a former 101st airborne division member was discharged in November after over three years service in Europe and has since entered the carpenter business. They reside temporarily with his parents at Glen Daniel.

A. W. Honaker Saxon Clifford Brooks Hugh Brooks Glen Daniel First Baptist Church Alvin J. Cook Brooks Trap Hill High School Army 101St Airborne Division Parachute Infantry Dublin

Beckley Girl Weds Harry V. Phillips

Miss Mary Lou Lewis daughter of J. E. Lewis Beckley and Corporal Harry V Phillips son of Mr and Mrs William Phillips Hamilton Ohio were married January 19 in Liberty Indiana at Christ Methodist Church parsonage by Dr Olin Edgar Barrett pastor The groom served 22 months overseas and earned five battle stars and theater ribbons They reside in Hamilton after working at Herring Halls and Marvin Safe Company Mrs Phillips attended Beckley schools.

Births in Corinne and nearby areas

Twin daughters born at Beckley hospital to Mr and Mrs Ellis G Goodwin in Corinne. First at 11 15 p m weighing four pounds four ounces, second at 12 05 a m weighing four pounds 14 ounces. A daughter named Nancevellen born to Mr and Mrs William H Cooks ay at 12 45 a m. Walter Lee Porter born at Beckley Hospital on Thursday at 3 30 p m to Mrs Porter formerly Rosemary Clarke. A son born to Mr and Mrs Vernard Massey yesterday at Raleigh General Hospital.

Ellis G. Goodwin Corinne Beckley Hospital William H. Cooksey Queen Street Nancevellen Andy Porter Bishop Street Walter Lee Porter Rosemary Clarke Vernard Massey Shady Spring Raleigh General Hospital

Former Local Oil Bride In Florida Marries Park Temple Minister

Miss Hazel Nunn daughter of Mr and Mrs John S Nunn of Oceana marries Woodrow Palmore Gaines son of Mrs Linda Gaines Fort Lauderdale Fla in a Park Temple Methodist Church ceremony Feb 21 The Rev Hoyt Tatum officiates with organ music Ave Maria and The Wedding March Attendant is Donna Rose Gaines Best man O Neill Pershing Long Relatives and close friends attend The bride studied at National Business College Roanoke Va Gaines resumes postal work in Fort Lauderdale The couple plan a Miami wedding trip before settling in Fort Lauderdale

Hazel Nunn John S. Nunn Oceana Woodrow Palmore Gaines Linda Gaines Fort Lauderdale Fla Park Temple Methodist Church Hoyt Tatum Eugene Maupin Donna Rose Gaines Washington, D. C O'Neill Pershing Long Miami Beckley National Business College Roanoke Gaines Postal Department of

Meltcher to Speak at Beth-El Temple

Ira Meltcher, chairman of the Zionists of Beckley, will speak at the regular Friday night service at 8 p.m. at Beth-El Temple in the absence of Rabbi Jacob Soshuk who attends a Charleston youth conference. Meltcher, recently discharged from the U S Army, served overseas with the Intelligence Department and as assistant chaplain. The public is invited.

Ira Meltcher Zionists of Beckley Beth-El Temple Jacob Soshuk Charleston Meltcher United States Army Intelligence Department

Local Student John Gray Hutchinson To Return Home

John Gray Hutchinson son of Attorney and Mrs J Q Hutchinson of North Kanawha Street is expected home today for the weekend. He is a student at Greenbrier Military School.

John Gray Hutchinson J. Q. Hutchinson North Kanawha Street Greenbrier Military School

Mrs. Huddle Hosts Circle Three of First Christian

Mrs J W Huddle of Clyde street hosted Circle Three at the First Christian Church. Mrs W R Hinkle gave the devotionals, and Mrs James Lowe led Africa mission study. Mrs Kyle Cooke chaired business, announcing a linen drive for Hazel Green Academy Kentucky. Fifteen members and two guests attended.

J. W. Huddle Clyde Street First Christian Church W .R. Hinkle Africa James Lowe Kyle Cooke Hazel Green Academy Kentucky Christian Church Oscar Nickels Eloise Lamb

Second Of Lenten Services Tonight at First Methodist

The second in the Lenten series will be held at 7 30 P M at First Methodist Church on Heber Street with Right Rev R E L Strider of Wheeling as speaker Tonight the service is conducted by First Baptist Church with Dr Alvin J Cook pastor presiding Baptist Youth Choir will sing the Lord's Prayer Mrs Aubrey Halstead Baptist pianist and Miss Betty Ann Snider organist will play Each Thursday from now until Easter Bishop Strider will deliver a sermon on the Lords Prayer Beckley Ministerial Association sponsors the services.

First Methodist Church Heber Street R. E. L. Strider Wheeling First Baptist Church Alvin J. Cook Baptist Aubrey Halstead Baptist Church Betty Ann Snider Strider Beckley Ministerial Association

Morning glory family includes the sweet potato edible root

The sentence notes that the sweet potato belongs to the morning glory family and is edible. It identifies the plant as an edible root within that botanical group.

Rogers Home Is Scene Of Meeting

The Raleigh Past Chief and Officers Club met at Mrs. John Rogers of Beckley recently with assistant hostess Mrs. Bergan Segle. President Mrs. Adolph Dinkler Jr opened. Members donated $500 worth clothing to the Victory Clothing drive. Refreshments followed for listed members. next month’s meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Brezack and Mrs. Lee Allen.

Raleigh John Rogers Beckley Bergan Segle Adolph Dinkler, Jr Victory James Nolan John Brezack Forrest Fisher Arthur Poore James Smith Tom Welch Guy Penningeon Curtis Stuart Lillyebrook William Underewood Brezack Lee Allen

Hal Scott and Stanley Higgins in Cleveland Ohio

Hal Scott and Stanley Higgins are in Cleveland Ohio according to the provided item.

Hal Scott and Stanley Higgins Cleveland, Ohio

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