Collins Students To Present Play There Goes The Bride
Collins high school to stage a three act comedy There Goes The Bride in the auditorium at 8 p m Friday with a matinee at 1 30 p m for bus students. Senior cast includes Opal Adams Armine Kell Bill Cole Ralph Darby Margie Hope Rosemary Cuthbert Charles Hambric Nora Lilly Garnet Cole Clifton Lilly Sam Pulaski Maxine Laverty Miss Madeline Thompson sponsors the production and Miss Helen Justice directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins High School
Phyllis Curtis
Opal Adams
Mrs. Curtis
Armine Kell
Dr. Curtis
Bill Cole
Tom Eldridge
Ralph Darby
Maxine Laverty
Madeline Thompson
Helen Justice
Former Beckley Man Is Married
The marriage of Miss Patricia Ann Lopez of Wichita Falls Texas to Captain Warren W Mankin of Beckley was held December 25 1942 at First Methodist Church Wichita Falls Texas Captain Mankin nephew of Sheriff Ash Mankin Beckley was best man He has served a little over two years and is stationed at Sheppard Field Texas They reside at 2613 Lawrence Road Wichita Falls Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Lopez
Eugene Lopez
Wichita Falls
Texas
Warren W. Mankin
Eugene Mankin
Beckley
First Methodist Church
Mankin
G. Bruce Kamp
Burwell Ware
Ash Mankin
West Virginia University
Sheppard Field
Lawrence Road
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Vass at 69 in Cittsville
Mrs. Henry Vass of Cittsville was feted on her 69th birthday with an open house hosted by her husband and daughter Miss Ethel Vass at their home. Her son Elmer Vass, who also has a March birthday, was celebrated with a cake in his honor. The event featured performances by the Kidd quartet from Beckley and the Cirtsville quartet. Many relatives and friends attended, while several others sent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vass
Cittsville
Ethel Vass
Elmer Vass
Vass
Kidd Quartette
Beckley
O.O. Kidd
Frank Vass
Lewis Vass
Roy Harper
Royce Gene
Zona Ennis
Clyde
Dempsey Vass
C. R. Spangler
Samuel Harper
Anne
O. O. Kidd
Rose
Dorothy
Robert Lytton
Robert Carl and
Betty
H. M. Vass
Malinda Stroud
Gladys Vass
Wanda Vass
Jim McLaughlin
Junior Amick
Chester Vass
Junior Bish
Charles Bailey
Ira Williams
Amy Walker
Local People News from Town and Nearby Areas
Mrs. W. C. Stone, visiting her husband Aviation Cadet Stone in Nashville, has returned home. Miss Sarah Tams of Washington, D C, to visit her mother Mrs. W F Tams of Woodlawn Avenue this weekend. Illness of Mrs L W Worley noted with visits from Atlee Worley and daughter Nathan Ann and Miss Elizabeth Gilmer of Indianapolis and Staff Sergeant Ward F Worley of Madison on a ten day furlough. Mrs Worley shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Stone
Aviation Cadet Stone
Nashville
Tennessee
Sarah Tams
Washington, D. C
W. F. Tams
Woodlawn Avenue
L. W. Worley
Atlee Worley
Nathan Ann
Elizabeth Gilmer
Indiannapolis
Indiana
Ward F. Worley
Madison
Wisconsin
Worley
Sergeant Kohne returns to Sheppard Field after funeral
Sergeant Lawrence J. Kohne and his wife with their infant have returned to Sheppard Field Texas after attending the funeral of Mrs Kohne’s father John Bennett of Mount Hope. The family traveled from Mount Hope to participate in the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Kohne
Sheppard Field
Texas
Miss Helen Miles Visits Dayton Relative After Grandview Death
Miss Helen Miles of Dayton Ohio travels to visit sister Miss Lois Miles at 131 East Main Street following the death of their grandfather at Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Miles
Dayton
Ohio
Lois Miles
East Main Street
Grandview
Brewer's Son Called Home by Illness of Mother
Walter Brewer of the United States Navy stationed at Bainbridge Maryland is summoned home due to the serious illness of his mother Mrs. Priscilla Brewer residing at 204 North Fayette Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brewer
United States Navy
Bainbridge, Maryland
Priscilla Brewer
North Fayette Street
Mrs Pauline Burke and Son Return From St Albans Visit
Mrs Pauline Burke and her son Charles of 324 City Avenue have returned home after visiting relatives and friends in St Albans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Burke
Charles
City Avenue
St. Albans
Beckley Youth Accepted as Aviation Cadet at Lockbourne
Raymond Dew of Beckley has been accepted as an aviation cadet at Lockbourne air field Columbus Ohio returning home last night. He visited his brother Harold Dew in the signal corps training at Ohio State University during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dew
B. L. Dew
Beckley
Lockbourne Air Field
Columbus
Ohio
Harold Dew
Signal Corps
Ohio State University
Mrs. Sarah Barger Taken Ill At Callaway Heights Home
Mrs. Sarah Barger is seriously ill at the home of her grandson C. L. Tolliver and his wife, where she resides at Callaway Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Barger
C. L. Tolliver
Callaway Heights
Princewick man takes job in Delaware
Hewitt Smith of Princewick has accepted a position in Delaware. His wife plans to visit him within two weeks and upon her return will live with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brakefield of Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt Smith
Princewick
Delaware
O. J. Jones
J. D. Brakefield
Mullens
Marine Corps Pharmacist Mate Visits Parents Then Plans Trip
Thomas F. Garrett Jr a Pharmacist Mate third class with the United States Marine Corps at Hadnot Point North Carolina arrived yesterday to visit his parents Dr and Mrs T F Garrett He left last evening for St Albans to visit his wife for several days and expects to return here over the weekend en route to his station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Garrett, Jr
United States Marine Corps
Hadnot Point
North Carolina
T. F. Garret
St. Albans
Sayre Family Visits In This City
Mrs S B Sayre of Ripley is visiting here staying with her sons Everette Sayre and Floyd Sayre and their wives in this city. The trip brings together the Sayre family as they catch up during the visit passing days in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Sayre
Ripley
Everette Sayre
Mrs. Sayre
Floyd Sayre
Mrs Sayre
City
Staunton businessman visits Beckley on Tuesday
R. P. Wall of Staunton Virginia was a business visitor in Beckley on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Wall
Staunton, Virginia
Beckley
Private Norman E. Toney of Fort Custer Michigan
Private Norman E. Toney of Fort Custer Michigan has returned to duty after service. The report notes his assignment status and reflects a routine personnel update for the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Toney
Fort Custer, Michigan
Nell Warren Hosts Young Women Group Meeting
Mrs. Nell Warren of Johnstown road entertained four of the Young Women’s Auxiliary group from First Baptist church on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Fat Wheeler leading devotion. Marie Kelly read Christian Homes in China. Attendance pins were awarded, social games played, and prizes given to several members including Mrs. Earl Smith and Mrs. Lillian Ratliff. A surprise shower honored Mrs. Wheeler for her leadership. Refreshments followed for attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Warren
Johnstown Road
Young Women's Auxiliary
First Baptist Church
Fat Wheeler
Marie Kelly
China
Earl Smith
Estell Lilly
Eldon Hodson
Lillian Ratliff
Wheeler
Ophia Davis
Hugh Keaton
Estill Lilly
Eugene Huell
Pat Wheeler
Morgan Toney Family Furlough Narrative
A fragment notes an individual spending a furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. Morgan Toney and his sister Mrs. W. J. Trail, detailing a temporary homebound period before reassignment or departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. Morgan Toney
W. J. Trail
Hal Scott Improves After Pneumonia Attack in New York
Hal Scott, ill in New York City while attending a coal conference, is reported improving after a light pneumonia attack. Mrs Scott stayed with him for a week before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Scott
New York City
Red Cross Official Visits Local War Fund Drive
Mrs. Grace Wylie national field representative of the American Red Cross visited the local chapter yesterday and conferred with the War Fund drive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wylie
American Red Cross
Democratic Club Elects Officers Raleigh Woman's Club picks new leaders
Mrs. Marie Ames was elected president of the Raleigh county Democratic Woman's club at a short meeting Tuesday night in the circuit court room. New officers include Mrs. John Beray as vice president Mrs. W D Paris as secretary and Mrs J F Wehage as treasurer. Retiring president is Mrs John C Ward. Meetings occur the third Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Ames
Raleigh County
Democratic Woman's Club
Circuit Court Room
John Beray
W. D. Paris
J. F. Wehage
John C. Ward
Lillybrook Church Women Hold Ladies Aid Meeting
Mrs Russel Snider and Mrs Melton Smith hosted the Ladies Aid society of Christ tian Service of Lillybrook at Mrs Snider s home. The gathering opened with a song and scripture read by Mrs Morris Gwinn. Mrs Frank Helvey received a stork shower, with several attendees listed including Mrs Arthur and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Snider
Melton Smith
Ladies Aid Society of Christtian Service
Lillybrook
Needy McQuade Praises Red Cross at Camp Gordon
Corporal C J Needy McQuade formerly Raleigh Register sports editor writes to Mrs George Bright of the local Red Cross sending best wishes for the 1943 War Fund. He praises Red Cross service at Camp Gordon Georgia noting fellow soldiers received full cooperation and a copy of Camp Gordon Cadence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. “Needy” McQuade
Raleigh Register
George Bright
Red Cross
McQuade
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Register
Beckieyans
Iife
The
Local Social Notes Include Many Trades and Names
A list in the society section mentions Bryce, Mrs Maid, Mrs T L Brogan, Mrs Bessie Garbrett, Mrs Norvell Cooke, Mrs Russell Graham, Mrs Clarence Miles, Mrs C E Herges, Mrs Charles Helvey, Mrs Morris Gwinn and Mrs C. The fragment signals upcoming gatherings and familiar residents in a bustling community roster.
Trio and guests send gifts at spring gathering
Mrs. Thrush, Mrs. Melton Smith, and Mrs. Snider received gifts. Those who sent gifts were Mrs. Clyde Kensley and Mrs. E. L. Maxey. The next meeting will be at Mrs. G. L. Brogan’s home on April 9.
Miss Lura Jarrell Weds C A Thompson in Colcord
Announcement of the May 14 1942 wedding of Miss Lura Delores Jarrell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Jarrell of Packsville, to Cecil A Thompson, son of Mrs Maude Thompson and the late James F Thompson. The ceremony occurred at 10 30 p m in the Presbyterian Chapel Colcord with Rev C W Pindar officiating. The bride wore a light blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lura Delores Jarrell
Jake Jarrell
Packsville
Cecil A. Thompson
Maude Thompson
James F. Thompson
Presbyterian
Colcord
C. W. Pindar
Dress details and backgrounds in a local social note
Mrs. Thompson wore a street length navy dress with white accessories and a pink rose shoulder corsage. She is a Sherman high school Seth graduate from the class of 1941. Mr. Thompson attended Marsh Fork high school and works for the Truax Tract Coal Company at Marfork.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Vass
O. L. Ramsey
Charleston
Robert Kent
Charleston General Hospital
Ramsey
Phyllis Huddleston
Beckley Ice & Feed Co
Prince St
Mrs. Nell Warren
J. C. Penney Company
J. C. Penney
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Penney
United States
Moscow
Idaho
Salt Lake
Utah
San Antonio
Penney's
Peoria
Illinois
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Savannah
Waltham
Massachusetts
Stockton
California
Chillicothe
Mr. Penney
Fzmneves
Fsomen's
Rcale Pc
Yonsom
Democratic Club
Lillybrook Church
del Mar
Aioe
Marguerites Arganents
Main ST
Lura Jarrell
C. A. Thompson
Lydia Pinkham
Pinkham
Anne Caffee
Yevonne Smith Trullie Hodge
Mildred Toney
Artieste Beauty Salon
Oasis
Neville St
Ee. Ie
Lt J
Amber
Home
Brentwood
Graess
Aun
Monas
Gabardine
Austelle
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