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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1936

Page

8

Home And Garden Group Sees Address On Landscaping

The American Home and Garden department of the Women’s Club met Friday with Aly Schulte presenting a talk on landscape gardening for small homes. Miss Loving Hutchinson offered Brahms and Bach selections, and a nominating committee was formed for upcoming vacancies. Members pledged support for Red Cross flood relief and enjoyed a hostess committee refreshment course.

Bess Lewis C. B. Richards Nathan ‘Picks Floyd M. Sayre W. J. Sisson G. M. Powers

Birthday Party For Louise Christian

Mr and Mrs Howard Christian entertained Friday afternoon at their Ann street home to celebrate Louise Christians birthday. A group of her little friends enjoyed games contests and a display of pastries before refreshments. Guests included Barbara Sydnor Eleanor Ball Gene Mann Barbara Alice Byus Carlos Gunnoe Arvada Gunnoe George Massing Billy Sue Anderson Tommy Williams Jean Fisher Audrey Fisher Rita Burleigh Frances Keaton Alice Joyce Freida MacGuire Zeda Goss Evelyn Trump Lorene Trump Charles Stoner and Louise Christian.

Howard Christian Ann Street Louise Barbara Sydnor Eleanor Ball Gene Mann Barbara Alice Byus Carlos and Arvada Gunnoe George Massing Billy Sue Anderson Tommy

Mrs H H Christian and Miss Thelma Christian

Mrs. H H Christian and Miss Thelma Christian are named in a local social note. The brief mentions their identities and roles within a community context, highlighting family ties and social connections.

H. H. Christian Thelma Christian

Mr. And Mrs Walker Entertain Daughter On Ninth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Emerson Walker hosted a birthday party at their I City avenue home for their daughter Ruth Gay who turned nine. Guests included Ruth Catherine Walker Alice Walker Margaret Sue Frances Allen Loretta Sheila Phipps Mae Ferguson Faye Richmond Nell Huffman Julia Huffman Sonny Phipps Ann Huffman Skibo Phipps Earl Ferguson Jack Walker and DeWitt Kennemuir with Frances Huffman assisting Mrs Walker in entertaining.

Emerson Walker I City Avenue Ruth Gay Rith Gay Alice Walker Ruth Catherine Walker Margaret Sue Frances Allen Loretta Sheila Phipps Mae Ferguson Faye Richmond Nell Huffman Julia Huffman Sonny Phipps Little Ann Huffman Skibo

Miss Garnett Hundley Presents Six Weeks Recital

Miss Garnett Hundley presented her pupils in expression in a six weeks recital at Woodrow Wilson High School Saturday afternoon. Guests included parents and friends. Participants included Polly Jo McCulloch Patsy Moore Evelyn Stover Ann Ware Nancy Ballengee Marie Lewis Ruth Ashworth Marie Garrett Mary Jo Smisko Dorothy Sheffler Betty Smith Frances Wade.

Garnette Hundley Woodrow Wilson High School Polly Jo McCulloch Patsy Moore Evelyn Stover Ann Ware Nancy Ballengee Marie Lewis Ruth Ashworth Marie Garrett Mary Jo Smisko Dorothy Sheffler Betty Smith Frances Wade

Kings Daughters To Hold Meet Tuesday

The Beckley chapter of King’s Daughters will hold its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at two thirty on the first floor of the Baptist Church on Neville street. An interesting program includes a Bible lesson by Miss Laura Pierson. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs. H. R. May, Mrs. J. W. Maxwell, Mrs. L. A. Martin, Mrs. L. W. Thorne, Mrs. William MacTaggart, Mrs. W. C. Mullins, Mrs. J. H. Davis, Mrs. Price H. Calfee, Mrs. W. P. Murray.

Beckley King's Daughters Baptist Church Neville Street Laura Pierson H. R. May J. W. Maxwell L. A. Martin L. W. Thorne William MacTaggart W. C. Mullins J. H. Davis Price H. Calfee W. P. Murray

Mrs Banks heads to Charleston then Philadelphia for family health matters

Mrs M C Banks left yesterday for Charleston to visit her mother Mrs G H Caperton. From there she will travel to Philadelphia to join her daughter Miss Mary Caperton Banks, who is undergoing treatment at University Hospital. Miss Frances Minter, a Katherine Gibbs School student in New York City, is spending spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Minter of North Kanawha Street. Miss Minter will resume her studies March.

M. C. Banks Charleston G.H. Caperton Philadelphia Mary Caperton Banks University Hospital Frances Minter Katharine Gibbs School New York City E. C. Minter North Kanawha Street Minter Maren Hedrick Huntington Frances File Gunston Hall Washington, D. C Ashton File J. W Banks Bert Brant G. H. Caperton Mary Leparl Raleigh Street Mullens Nancy Wickham T. A. Wickham Marie Pittman Marinello New York Pennsylvania Louetta Thomas Pe. Hampton Thomas Bassett W. G. Stone William Smith Banks University of Virginia Charlottesville FL. Banks Banks R. J. Brennan Baileywood Beckley G. W. Prater Roanoke L. A. Frith Harry Martin Emmett Stone Catawba Sanitarium Howard P. Meadows Staunton J. T. Serey Harley M. Kilgore A. R. Summers Walter M. Elswick Hinton Paul R. Hutchinson W. F. Tams Fort Lauderdale Florida John Beckley Campbell Ruth Clifton C. L. Allen Allen Mary Garten G.g.kalker Marion J. W. F. Beckner Black Knight Country Club Sutphin Jr Tazewell S. S. Sutphin Sara Tams Sweetbriar College Bedford Ann Cawthorne Allen Pack Jr Bluefield Allen Pack North Heber Street Pack Jr Baldwin Supply .O

Weekend social notes in Beckley and surrounding towns

Hedrick visits Huntington while Gunston Hall students and many locals, including Misses Nancy Wickham and Ann Doom, travel for spring vacations. The column lists visitors and hosts across Beckley, Mullens, Charleston, Staunton, and nearby towns, with operas, shop trips, and family outings.

Local residents share spring visit plans across states

At V P Calloway is spending spring vacation with his parents in town. K Douglas Bowers expected back today from Christiansburg Va. Mrs Hutchinson Mrs Bruce and Mrs War sden with Mrs Smithson of Long Branch visiting Cleveland Ohio. Mrs Mayme Flook of Munting sister Mrs Summers of Harper Road. Mr and Mrs Klaus host guests Mrs Kirby of Charleston and Miss Alderson of Alderson. Mr and Mrs Payne and daughter Eleanor, wintering in Clearwater Fla, will drive to Beckley later this week. W A Thornhill Jr returned from Charleston. Jack McCreery visiting Huntington. Hollis P Guy of New River State College Montg spends weekend here with guests Mr and Mrs Coats of Montgomery.

V. P C. L. Calloway K. Douglas Bowers Christiansburg G. R. Hutchinson C. M. Bruce Lacey Warsden A. Va. Smithson Long Branel Carl Tishler Cleveland Ohio Mayme Fl W. A. Thornhill Jr Charleston Jack McCreery Huntington Hollis P. Guy New River State College Montgomery Mrs. Guy T. H. Coats

Blevins and Miller Families Reveal Two New Babies

Mr and Mrs Graham Blevins announce the birth of Charles Frederick on March 16 at their home on Johnstown Road. Mr and Mrs C W Miller of the Tabor Apartments announce a 10 pound daughter Mary Frances born March 18. Mrs Miller is Helen Craighead, daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Craighead.

Graham Blevins Charles Frederick Johnstown Road C. W. Miller Tabor Apartments Mary Frances Miller Helen Craighead H. B. Craighead

Lions Style Show Set At Memorial Building Friday

Beckley hosts a Lions club style show featuring spring and summer fashion displays from Ida Ann dress shop The Fashion Shoppe Embee's and other local stores with models and a runway in the Memorial Building All proceeds go to the Lions Blind Fund

Lions Club Memorial Building Lions Wayland Redden Ida Ann Williams Street Beckley Ida Ang’s Main Street Embee's E. M. Payne Company J. Silverberg Rahall’s Lions Club Committee Criminal Court Lions Blind Fund

Williams Celebrate Drema Fifth Birthday in Cranberry

Mr and Mrs J C Williams hosted a happy afternoon for Drema on her fifth birthday in Cranberry W Va The youngsters enjoyed activities and were treated to refreshments afterward Guests included Mary Sue Daniels Mary Ellen Webb Evie Marks Agnes Douse Helen Neal Wanda Neal Phyllis O Neal Jane Ann Sparks Louise Sparks Lada Mae Evans Opal Evans Virginia Evans and other friends

J. C. Williams Drema Mary Sue Daniels Mary Ellen Webb Evie Marks Agnes Douse Helen Neal Wanda Neal Phyllis O'Neal Jane Ann Sparks Louise Sparks Lada Mae Evans Opal Evans Virginia Evans

Birth announcement and social notes from local families

Mary Alice Berginnis Mark Creed Betty Joe Lilly Betty Joe Ashmore Nancy Cummings J C Williams Christine Williams Mrs Chas Williams Mrs Joe Ashmore Miss Pauline Brock Miss Eula Brock Mr and Mrs Earl Beaver announce the birth of a daughter born March 45th Personal notes: Mr and Mrs Mount Coffmans and Mr and Mrs Gentry Bowyer of Mahan were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Silvers Ruby Creed and M Gil Allen were shopping in Beckley Saturday J C Williams is confined to his home by illness Mr and Mrs KE V Harvey and family visited relatives in Princeton Sunday Mr and Mrs Buford Miller visited her parents Mr and Mrs L R Jennings Friday night

Trail Bay Trail Violet Snodgrass Dlu Mary Farthing Stu Gilbert Miller Minnie Arnett Harold Adams R. F. Adams Jack Hill Mary Louise Lego Ida Ables Walter Farthing Elk Ridge Fred Clemens Beckley Tyler Gunter Calvin Hubert Farthing L. H. Burkette Denzil Worley Bolt George Phipps Carl Ables Sophia Floyd Pitsenbarger Clifftop W. F. Pittsenbarger Clarence Trail Ray Trail Beckley Hospital E. W. Williams Links Grove C. J. Nichols Pittsburgh Bob Hall Corinne James Roberts Harry Skaggs John Edwards W. H. Carper J. R. Cook Stover Jack Frost Layland Hellie Trent Glen White Tracy Adams Charlotte Katherine Adams W. T. Adams W. J. B. Shupare Monay Genevieve Eanes Barbara Davis Ethel Davis Parkersburg Russell Minton Clifford Minton Lois Webb Tipton Bunten Tennessee Pauline Stevens W. F. Tolliver E. G. Stevens Mary Alice Berginnis Mark Creed Betty Joe Lilly Betty Joe Ashmore Nancy Cummings J.C. Williams Ix Christine Williams Chas, Williams Joe Ashmore Pauline Brock Eula Brock Earl Beaver Mount Coffmans Gentry Bowyer Fof Mahan J. W. ‘Silvers Ruby Creed Gilm. Allen J.C. Williams Ness KE. V. Harvey iPrinceton Buford Miller L. R. Jennings

Same Old Group Fights New Deal Fights

Senate lobby investigators report evidence that several anti New Deal organizations draw their principal financial support from a nearly identical list of large contributors. Investigators said the inquiry covers about twenty to twenty five groups including the American Liberty League and the Southern Committee to Uphold the Constitution.

Associated Press Washington Senate American Liberty League Southern Committee To The Sentinels of the Republic Crusaders Southern Committee

Grass Roots Convention Backed by Georgia Governor Talmadge

The Constitution sponsored anti New Deal Democrats’ grass roots convention chaired by Governor Talmadge of Georgia. House leaders seek $10,000 via Chairman Black’s joint resolution to fund a special counsel to contest Hearst’s injunction suit over subpoena methods. Alice Delano Weekes, claiming Roosevelts kin, claims a job dancing at New York nightclubs opened by Josephine Baker.

Talmadge Georgia House Black William Randolph Hearst Alice Delano Weekes Roosevelts New York Josephine Baker

Stylist Exhibits Fashions in Beckley Hotel Show

Miss Lillyan Duncan of the Fashion Studios Dallas displays her spring and mid-summer suits coats dresses and hats at the Beckley hotel for three days this week. The collection features one of a kind models with customer chosen delivery dates and guaranteed fit, with prices from 12.95 dollars.

Lillyan Duncan Fashion Studios Dallas Texas Beckley Hotel Beckley

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Home and Garden Department Louise Christian Beauticians Leon Criswell Avith Local Mr. and Mrs. Walker Miss Garnett Hundley Ann Carper Delmar Harlow Lasor Marguerite Raymond Smith Vera Rose Wilfred Howely's Fayetteville Layton, W. Va Mt. Hope Rudolph's Oak Hill Fields Drew ESTA Glen Rogers Minden Lowery’s Mitchell's Neurouser J. P. Laurie Archie Mackey Lynchburg College Lynchburg Will Mackey Fairlawn Avenue Marjorie Wriston Randolph Macon College Robert Wriston Stotesbury, W. Va Cranberry, W. Va Dever Remenyi School of Dancing West Virginia Reg Raymond’s Beauty and Cosmetic Shopped Main St BAYON 3.C.penney Company, Inc Post Office Glengyle the Dobbs Miamian Dobbs Raleigh County Bank
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