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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1936

Page

9

Williams Youth Taken By Death Near Shady Spring

Henry Williams 12 son of Mr and Mrs Louden Williams died at home near Shady Spring yesterday morning at 10 40 after three months illness He was born February 18 1924 The body returned from Caffee undertaking establishment funeral at Shady Spring Church tomorrow at 1 pm Reverend Albert Williams to officiate Burial in Brammer cemetery Survived by parents and brothers Howard Everett Williams George W Williams Sister Mrs George Church Ghent Mrs Clinton Brammer Cool Ridge Mrs Clyde Harmon Wyco Mrs Joe Ronekasy and Miss Athena Williams Columbus Ohio and Miss Lyda Williams Wyco

Henry Williams Louden Williams Shady Springs Caffee Undertaking Establishment Shady Spring Albert Williams Brammer Ashley Davis Jr Oak Hill Ashley Davis Price Bailey Montgomery Ray Bailey Edith Farley Princeton Ralph Rice Glen Morgan Raleigh General Hospital E. P. Lilly Jr Steve Bell Fayetteville H. W. Doolittle J. N. Farley Crockett Cole Turlock California Cole William Keys W. H. Keys Ray Rice M. L. Rice Norfolk U.S. Navy Hinton Rice Earl Rice

Community notes from East Beckley visitors and travels

East Beckley residents report visitors and travel updates as illnesses and family matters affect plans. Mack Bailey’s illness prompts extended stay for Mrs Farley. Taylor family members travel to Richmond for a son’s severe illness. several locals relocate or begin new jobs in Huntington, Oak Hill, and Washington.

Sylvia Bair Birthday Party Noted In Stanaford

Mr and Mrs Jack Bair hosted daughter Sylvia's birthday with games and a meal March 1 Guests included Virginia Jordan Darrel Warden Phyllis Browning Helen Machumis Thelma Taylor Elizabeth Spangler Myrtle Bai Earl Carter O J Giller Leslie Harvey Troy Bair Ina Lee Warden Elizabeth Warden Pauline Spangler Carmen Venters Irene Carter Virginia Worrell Tommy Spangler Neil Briggs Lonnie Grear Jr Oscar Yon Robert Bair Lloyd Bair and the guest of honor Sylvia Bair Numerous presents were received The event lasted until seven p m Personal notes report Raymond Warden recover­ing at Beckley hospital and various local residents visiting or ill

Jack Bair Sylvia Virginia Jordan Darrel Warden Phyllis Browning Helen Machumis Thelma Taylor Elizabeth Spangler Myrtle Bai Earl Carter O. J. Giller Leslie Harvey Troy Bair Ina Lee Warden Elizabeth Warden Pauline Spangler Carmen Venters Irene Carter Virginia Worrell Tommy Spangler Neil Briggs Lonnie Grear, Jr Oscar Yon Robert Bair Lloyd Bair Sylvia Bair Raymond Warden Beckley Hospital Zella McGuire Hamlet J. D. White James Sorrels Charles Sorrels John Rogers John Sorrels Beckley Guy Warden Neal Norcross Lillybrook Alex Freeman F. M. Whiting Walter Harrah Willard Walker Kentucky Henry Sorrell Thomas Selkirk Callie White General Store Alice Williams Cleetla Lytton Elizabeth Kennedy Genevieve Hollands North Fred Carl Epperly Crow Lucille Browning Dewey ‘Browning Earnest Underwood John Vass Callloway Heights Dewey Browning Lloyd Parker Raymond Worrell Ethel Allen Hester Harrah Beck‘Tey Clarice Fox Mary Madhumis Stolesbury Mike Dulone Tams Mike Madhumis John Kelley Ethel Long Doris Hightower Tennessee E. E. Spangler Joseph Holmes Red” Williams

Police Hunt Slayer Of Negro In Mingo

Police hunted today for the slayer of George Johnson a Negro who was shot to death by a man who called him out of his house and immediately fired Johnson named the killer before he died according to officers in Williamson on March 2

Neswlated Williamson George Johnson Johnson

Stallard Studio Will Not Close

Continuation of Stallard Studio a Beckley photographic business under Miss Constance Flanigan and Dr. R. C. Mitchell was announced by C. A. Cawood. Mitchell's will favored Flanigan to manage to keep income for her son and uphold the studio’s high service standard. Flanigan, former Raleigh county resident, comes from Princeton. Himmelspach to be retained as photographer. Local notes recount community visits and health updates among Beckley residents.

Stallard Constance Flanigan R. C. Mitchell C. A. Cawood Flanigan Mitchell Atitehel Cawood Miss Flanigan

Clear Creek Couple United in Marriage at Advent Christian Church

Prince Stover of Clear Creek and Mrs. Elsie Snuffer of Glen Daniel were united in marriage Sunday by Rev. Levi Pinder. They plan to make their home in Clear Creek. Christian Endeavor met with a large attendance led by Mable Thompson and Helen Bacon. A weather-disrupted meeting series at the Log Church ended after Sunday night. Rev. J. W. Bacon and Rev. G. H. Muffman were in Charleston Tuesday visiting Rev. J. W. Whitman. Charlie Simmons and his son John were among attendees.

Davis Creek Irving William A. L. Davis Beckley Clear Creek G. H. Huffman Elkview J. W. Bacon A. Maynor Charleson Hospital Misses Arbutus Thelma Butterick Miss Williams Janes Simmons Kirby Lumber Company Charlie Simmons Jim Bowman Earl Kidd Charleston Lula Williams Rockford Williams Dorma Tee Advent Christian Church Toney’s Fork Prince Stover Elsie Snuffer Glen Daniel Levi Pinder Colcord G. H.muffman J. W. Whitman John

Australian aircraft industry eyed for Melbourne

Melbourne would host a complete aircraft manufacturing industry under consideration by Commonwealth defense minister R A Parkhill. The Associated Press notes British factories struggle to meet Australian demand, with plans to supply orders for the air force.

Flus Ralla Associated Press Melbourne Australia R. A. Parkhill Commonwealth Defense Minister

Red Cross Fund Over Subscribed Before Six P.M.

The Red Cross flood relief drive closed early with donations totaling 514.43 reported by Mrs. George W. Bright, local chapter secretary. Contributions included more than 100 from the Rally Register, 68.24 from Montreal Boy Scouts, plus named gifts from numerous individuals and groups. A Kansas City case saw a woman sue United Airlines for 25000 over injuries from a rough flight, but the federal court ruled against her.

Red Cross George W. Bright Ralleh Register Montreal V. E. Ogden C. M. Ward Paul J. Smith E. L. Kinkead American Legion M. FE. French Minternal Company Gus Farris Barr Brothers Kara Baldwin J. B. Lilly Steve Ginestra L. T. Burrance W. C. Mays T. H. Clay Overton Kent Dave Keyser J. R. van Meler A. Bailey Jr G. M. Comer M. J. Meadows New River and Winding Gulf Mining Institute United Air Lines Kansas City

Local Artist Miss Wilda Ganneau Sings at Woodrow Wilson High

Miss Wilda Ganneau, a local artist, will sing for Woodrow Wilson High students next Friday morning during the regular assembly hour at 9 30. Pastor Dr. Ritchie Ware of the Christian church will address the student body at that time.

Wilda Ganneau Woodrow Wilson High School C. G. Peregoy Ritchie Ware The Christian Church Tme

McGuire Funeral This Afternoon

William E. McGuire, 40, of Stabe Fork, died last Monday of pneumonia. Weather conditions have delayed Raleigh county road repairs, affecting funeral arrangements this afternoon.

Wiliam E. McGuire Stabe Fork Raleigh

Funeral set for table rock cemetery service today

The funeral for the deceased was postponed from burial at Table Rock cemetery. The Reverend Paul Smith will conduct final rites at Table Rock cemetery this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Calfees are in charge of burial arrangements.

Slab Fork Table Rock Paul Smith Calfee

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Williams Shady Spring Boy Raleizh Mercer Summers Monroe Labor Elswick Walter M. Elswick OF East Beckley, W. Va A. J. Adams C. Bargvey Robert Harvey Farley Mack Bailey Mr. Bailey W. E. Palmer Minden Joe White Elkins J. F. Taylor Richmond J. F. Taylor Jr Taylor Leslie Palmer Huntington Mary Slack Grafton R. R. Slack Laura Stamper Logan J. R. Catron Helen Martin Tom Pennix Belle Ben Penunix Emma Snooks of Rainelle A. G. Gregory W. C. Beakes J. E. Grose Mt. Mope M. L. Maroney Hy Ritchie M. E. Church South Methodist Temple Europe America Tle G. SP BECKLEY HARDWARE __and SUPPLY CO Main Stanaford, W. Va Mingo Stallard Studio City Clear Creek, W. Va Mount Hope Devil's Island Baldpate Earl Derr Riggers Charlie Chan Harmony Lane Stephen C. Foster John Wago Tom Tyler Tom Indust Wonners Raleigh County W. L. McCray Osteopath Beckley Hotel TNT Asain Breadbeckley Baking To Beckley Lions Club Lions Blind Fund
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