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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1935

Page

3

Beckley Bride and Huntington Groom Wed in Easter Ceremony

Miss Alice Ruth Odell of Beckley and Mr. Paul Randall Hutchison of Huntington, formerly Beckley, were married April 21, 1935, at the home of the bride’s brother in law and sister. Rev James M Hayes officiated. The couple, honeymooning in Cleveland, will reside in Huntington.

Alice Ruth Odell Beckley Paul Randall Hutchison Huntington John Earle Lilly James M. Hayes First Baptist Church H.wilson M. F. Odell Neville Street Woodrow Wilson High School Brenau College Gainesville Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Duke University Durham N. C Hutchison G. R. Hutchison Oakwood Avenue Dudley Bible School Providence R. I West Virginia University Furman University Greensville Ss. C Furman Pan Hellenic Council Turner- Thompson SAE Fraternity Liggett and Meyers Tobacco Company

Prom Night at Woodrow Wilson High School

The Junior-Senior Prom at Woodrow Wilson High opened the commencement social season. Colorful streamers formed a canopy over the gym as betrothal of the May Queen and train bearers followed a dais scene. Guests were welcomed by junior and senior class sponsors and officers. May Queen Betty Jordan was crowned amid glow from the latticed canopy, with attendants and a maypole dance. A Grand March led to informal dancing and a late refreshment course served by teachers.

Woodrow Wilson High School J. R. Beaty James Hayes, Jr Dennis Morrison Blendie Hutchinson Curtis Mohler H. P. Guy John Laren C. G. Peregoy Jean Givens Janet Snyder Diana Bailey Florence Farris Betty Jordan Daisy Dean Bailey Violet Earle Snead Lillian Gadd Annabel Keyser Helen Vira Florence Felter Gladys Harris Martha Rose Shrewsbury Glenn Sallack Ada Ceseratto Helen Farris Mary Scott Marion Smith Joyce Radford Irene Dunagan Mary Crites James Hayes J. W. Givens Hettie Robertson Elizabeth Stephenson Jean Porter

May Day Scene Helpers Named for Beaty Event

A list of organizers and helpers for a May Day celebration is provided. Mrs. James Robert Beaty serves as general chairman with a large general committee. Volunteer names include Mrs. H. L. Watkins Elizabeth Ann Kuhn Kinley Smith Gertrude Cook Margaret Brown Stella Bowman Noble Faye Garten Nina Bennett Margaret Smith and others assisting student decorations and coronation duties.

James Robert Beaty James Hayes Dennis Morrison Curtis Mohler Blanche Hutchinson Rosemary Brown Mary Carter Virginia Alley Marie McGinnis Myrtle Stewart Elizabeth Ann French H. L. Watkins Elizabeth Ann Kuhn Kinley Smith Gertrude Cook Margaret Brown Stella Bowman Noble Faye Garten Nina Bennett Margaret Smith D. C. Lynn R. K. Willis Goldie Bostic Roy D. Millican Beaty

Music Club Banquet Closes Federation Convention

The Monday Music Club hosted more than a hundred guests for a banquet at six thirty at the Presbyterian Church and a ten o'clock reception at the Woman's Club house. The salon featured dogwood, gladioli, snapdragons, hydrangeas and Iris and narcissi centerpieces with pink tapers. Mrs. Foote and Mrs. Boyd presided at tea and coffee. several members assisted in serving. The event marked the formal closing of the Federation convention’s social activities.

Federation of Music Clubs Presbyterian Church Womans Club House Frank M. Foote Robert A. Boyd M. C. Banks Thomas H. Wickham Duff Daniel Clyde Brown

Altar Society Plans May Benefit Bridge

The Altar Society of St Francis de Sales meets at the parish hall with Miss Margaret Conway presiding. Plans are completed for a May benefit bridge to be held Tuesday at eight. Committees are named for hostess decorations refreshments service and prizes in auction and contract. Public invited and reservations offered through Miss Mary Conway.

Altar Society St. Francis de Sales Church Margaret Conway P. C. Lynch Mary Conway J. G. Smisko K. J. Klaus S. H. Bridge T. McDermitt William Taraczkozy Lavine Mayberry D. M. Leary O. F. Cain James Higgins

Miscellaneous Shower For Mrs Earl Riner

A home on Temple street hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. Earl Riner hosted by Miss Lois Tyree and Mrs. W. R. Perry. Many guests attended and games were played with a refreshment course served after Mrs. Riner displayed her gifts.

Emerson Williams Temple Street Lois Tyree W. R. Perry Earl Riner Riner Sylvia Withrow B. F. Burleigh Elizabeth

Mrs Hume Hosts Luncheon Honoring Federated Music Clubs Delegate

Mrs W W Hume hosted a luncheon at Beckley Hotel at one o'clock in a stylish setting to honor Mrs H A Willis of Bluefield, a delegate to the state Federated Music Clubs convention and guest of her daughter Mrs K O Pierce. The centerpiece featured a silver arrangement.

W. W. Hume H. A. Willis Bluefield Federated Music Clubs K. O. Pierce Beckley Hotel Ton Beckley Edward Hiner Charleston J. Q. Hutchinson Clyde Brown Billy Birmingham Auburn Alabama Beatrice Lemon Erdine Griffith Karl Brown Eeanora Thompson Emily Mae Simmons Spencer Mrs. Brown F. Scott Genevieve Wyatt E. M. Payne White Sulphur Springs Thomas Elswick Lewis Blanche Cubine Roanoke Martinsville A. M. Robison Clarabel Jimmie Happy Killarney D. C. Wade

Five course luncheon with tulips and narcissas setting

A bowled arrangement of vari colored tulips and white narcissas adorned the table as a five course luncheon was served with covers set for six.

Mrs C H Lawson Honored At Surprise Shower

A surprise shower was hosted Thursday at Dr and Mrs D B Jarrell's home on North Kanawha street to honor Mrs C H Lawson. Hostesses included Mrs Jarrell, Mrs Harry Hirshberg, Mrs P B Rogers and Mrs Herbert Kidd. Guests wore pink and white and prizes were awarded to Mrs D B Jarrell Miss Evelyn Bowles and Miss Margaret Moye. Gifts were opened just before the salad course.

C. H. Lawson D. B. Jarrell North Kanawha Street Lawson Jarrell Harry Hirshberg P. B. Rogers Herbert Kidd Evelyn Bowles Margaret Moye Florence Reed Mack Maples J. F. Houchins Blanche Oscar Thorpe Edith Robertson Bennie Robertson Beulah Smith Imelda Baker Charlotte Kasey Myrtle Wade Joe Wehage William Hackworth E. W. Meadows Thomas Clark Lawrence Angle J. H. Dunn J. T. Rogers C. H. Dunn Cramer J. D. Pond Amy Newman James Shrewsbury Mack Phlegar Chick Ratliff Billie Counts Eva Myles Tommy Hicks S. H. Wood Edith Bailey Myrtle Rice Thelma Smith Cecil Swim

Mrs Underwood Hosts Ruth Kathleen Birthday Party

Mrs Jack Underwood entertained Saturday afternoon at her Park street home for her daughter Ruth Kathleen celebrating her 10th birthday. The event featured children including Ruth Edith and Robert Blevins Jack Shumate Alice Ann Willits Clothilde Leo Williams Mary Ann Davis Juanita Burgess Bessie Calloway Mary Polaris Irene Gortha Eugene Bryce Irwin and Ruth Kathleen Underwood with Mrs Dell McMillion Jean Underwood and Miss Dora Chaffin assisting with refreshments and games.

Jack Underwood Park Street Ruth Kathleen Ruth Edith Robert Blevins Jack Shumate Alice Ann Willits Clothilde Leo Williams Mary Ann Davis Juanita Burgess Bessie Calloway Mary Polaris Irene Gortha Eugene Bryce Irwin Ruth Kathleen Underwood

D A R Chapter Meeting Tuesday at Mrs Barretts Woodlawn

The Captain James Allen Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday evening at seven thirty at the home of Mrs. Harriett Bar rett in Woodlawn Terrace. Mrs. J H McCulloch and Mrs. Robert Ryan will assist. Mrs. Earle Bibb will discuss Student Loan Fund and reports from delegates to the Continental Congress in Washington. Annual election of officers will be held.

James Allen Daughters of the American Revolution Harriett Barrett Woodlawn Terrace J. H. McCulloch Robert Ryan Earle Bibb Continental Congress Washington

Junior Department To Meet Tuesday Evening

A called meeting of the junior department of the Woman's Club is set for Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the clubhouse on Park Avenue. All members are urged to attend as plans will be completed for their annual reception to the junior department mothers and general club members. The reception hours are 8 to 10 PM on Thursday evening May 9.

Woman’s Club Park Avenue Junior Department General Club

Mt Tabor B Y P U Meeting On Friday

The Mount Tabor B Y P U met Friday evening at Miss Macie Dinkle s home and enjoyed a social session. Games and music highlighted the evening until participants listed included Rilla and Georgia Stanley Dellmeda Phipps Glenna Stroud Virginia Campbell Margaret Hardiman Margie and Marie Christian Ila Davis Arlett and Mabel Snuffer and Macie Dinkler plus Charlie Stanley Harry Hall James Davis Snuffer Cecil Christian Forrest Demmings Vincent Goins Harry Cooke Jack Saunders William Mitchem Sidney Lilly

Mount Tabor Macie Dinkle Misses Rilla Georgia Stanley Dellmeda Phipps Glenna Stroud Virginia Campbell Margaret Hardiman Margie Marie Christian Ila Davis Arlett Mabel Snuffer Macie Dinkler Charlie Stanley Harry Hall James Davis Snuffer Cecil Christian Forrest Demmings Vincent Goins Harry Cooke Jack Saunders William Mitchem Sidney Lilly

Catholic Daughters Plan For Initiation Session

Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula No 741 will meet Wednesday May 8 to practice initiation procedures ahead of the state convention in Beckley May 19. Delegates from all West Virginia courts are expected, with over two hundred attendees anticipated from neighboring cities.

Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula Beckley West Virginia

Revered F L Shannon to preach at Mount Hope Church

In Beckley area notices, Rev. F L Shannon will preach this morning at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church with Mrs Shannon accompanying him. The piece also lists numerous weekend visits and illnesses among local families including Mrs Gay Breeden Lewis in Cincinnati caring for niece Peggy Ruth Pettry ill with pneumonia, and updates on residents traveling, recovering, or visiting elsewhere.

F. L. Shannon Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Gay Breeden Lewis Cincinnati Ohio St. Mary’s Hospital Peggy Ruth Pettry Fred Pettry Frank Eads Robert Coal City George Gadd Don P. Wolfe Woodlawn Terrace Earle Bibb Paul Wilson Blacksburg Mr. and

USDA Predicts Shortage of Chickens and Eggs Ahead of 1935 Hatchings

The United States department of agriculture forecasts a relative shortage of chickens and eggs until spring hatchings of 1935 begin to impact supplies. The projection highlights tighter meat and egg markets as farmers adjust production.

United States Department of Agriculture

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