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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1942

Page

3

Mrs L Lewis Given Shower In Pettus

Mrs Leslie Lewis of Pettus was honored with a stork shower hosted by Mrs Charlie Thompson of Red Dragon on Monday night. Attending were numerous local Mrs Shelah Broom Mrs J B Peters Mrs Frank Cope Mrs Clyde Cope and many others plus the guest of honor and hostess. Gift givers included Mrs Ben Anderson Mrs Steve Goray and Mrs Jerry Pack among others.

Leslie Lewis Pettus Charlie Thompson Red Dragon Shelah Broom J. B.peters Frank Cope Clyde Cope Harvey Hodge Adrian Webb Paul Fodor N. N. Anderson Charles Anderson Gracie Doss Herman Anderson Beecher Anderson Othie Turner Douglas Lockwood Sally Cole Eston Lewis Joe Laney Ben Anderson Steve Goray Jerry Pack Loma Workman Charlie Blaylock Cordell Randolph Opal French Marie Cole

Trap Hill School Play to Be Presented Friday Night

Trap Hill Dramatic Class presents Down On Abbies Farm a three act rural comedy in the school auditorium Friday at 8 p m Proceeds go to the junior senior prom May 22 Novelty dance and musical numbers by Mary Lou Laing Dennis Lilly and Eva Lena Teter between acts Songs include On the Road to Mandalay Ol Man River Water Boy and For You Cast features Abbie Bulger Cornelia Blaylock Freda Carlson Catherine Cooper Aunt Bessie Bulger Mildred Thompson Pearl Morris Grace Monroe Agnes Farmer Bes Tansey Jim Stansbury Kenneth Boyd James Jarvis Sary Bulger Mildred Martzog Jimmy Youdelson Raymond Fleming Doc Brumler Ralph Terry Eph Whittlesby Archie Milam

Down On Abbie’s Farm Trap Hill Mary Lou Laing Dennis Lilly Eva Lena Teter

Mrs Harkleroad Heads D A R Chapter

Captain James Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution elected Mrs Frank S Harkleroad regent during a Tuesday meeting at Mrs J Wilbur Davis home. Other officers include T H Wickham chaplain J H Jarrett recording secretary L W Bennett corresponding secretary and E Bibb treasurer. Members and hosts attended. a defense bond was purchased and sewing for the American Red Cross planned.

Captain James Allen The Daughters of the American Revolution J. Wilbur Davis Frank S. Harkleroad Davis Harkleroad Chicago Illinois T. H. Wickham T. K. Scott J. H. Jarrett Ship of Faith American Red Cross Red Cross Harriet Barrett J. A. Barnell E. E. Bibb Thomas Stafford S. M. Bledsoe A. A. Edwards George Johnson Eileen Jarrett Marion French J. W. Givens Robert Hicks C. C. Sanders A. G. Meade Robert Winston S. A. Ford

Ladies Aid Donates Five Dollars to China Relief

The Ladies Aid of Princewick met at Mrs. Clarice Smith home and voted to contribute 5 to the China Relief Fund. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Earnest Basham Mrs. E Snow Mrs. Ruby Lyton Mrs. Lee Roy Meadows Mrs. Charles Bryant Mrs. Ruby Kelley Mrs. Toby Snow Mrs. W M Pruitt and Mrs. Eliza Pack.

Ladies Aid of Princewick Clarice Smith China Relief Fund Earnest Basham E Snow Ruby Lyton Lee Roy Meadows Charles Bryant Ruby Kelley Toby Snow W. M. Pruitt Eliza Pack

Mrs L Bolen Shower Honors Coal City Resident

Mrs Lundie Bolen of Coal City was honored with a stork shower at Mrs Hobert Lilly’s home. Hosts were Mrs Clenda Bolen Mrs Hubert Lilly and Mrs James Norris. Attendees included many local residents and friends listed by name. Some guests sending gifts could not attend.

Lundie Bolen Coal City Hobert Lilly Clenda Bolen Hubert Lilly James Norris Hettie Wills Mae Keffer Tucker Peak Jack Peak Zettie Gray Floria Canterbury Earl Kef Canterbury BF. Rubbin Stella Crow Zed Duncan Oscar Farley Jewel Lilly Edward Tucker Alice Tankersby Joe Wills Raymond Smith Cody Lilly Beckley Alma Lilly Oreta Bolen Beulah Keffer Bolen Dawson Lilly Ruth Adkins Anthony Norris Rex Pychon Alice Stover Burton Ford Myrtle Walker Ettie Poak

Circle Plans Package Sale at First Methodist Church

One of the First Methodist Church circles met Tuesday night to organize a package sale for the next gathering. Members agreed to donate two tea towels for the church kitchen. Devotional, scripture reading, and program items were led by Mrs. B. P. Farley and Miss Daisy Keaton. Refreshments were served by Mrs. S. P. Bell Jr. and Mrs. G. N. Shirley Jr. Attendees included Elizabeth Stephenson, various members, and visitor Mrs. B. P. Farley of East Beckley.

Circle One First Methodist Church B. P. Farley Daisy Keaton Faye Farley S. P. Bell, Jr G. N. Shirley, Jr Watkins Drug Store Elizabeth Stephenson C. E. Davis A. D. Cook B. B. Chambers O. D. Bostic The

Ladies Aid Meeting Supports Burned Member with Quilt

The Ladies Aid of Big Stick met Tuesday night and made several donations including five dollars and a quilt to a member whose home had recently burned. Refreshments were served to all members and two visitors.

Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of Big Stick

Dirty Dozen Plan Dance At Elks Club May Twenty Seventh

The Dirty Dozen met at James Miller's Stan ley Street home to arrange a dance in the Elks Club ballroom on May 27 from 10 until 2. Tickets, 75 cents plus tax, will be sold by Bobby Berman with aims to limit attendance to students and club friends. Jay Woods and his orchestra will provide music. chaperones will be club parents. Attendees included Hall, Miller, Ramey, Roush, Berman, Kelly, Miller, Burdiss, Sax, Coiner. The next meeting will be at Fred Burdiss's home.

Dirty Dozen James Miller Stanley Street Elks Club Bobby Berman Jay Woods Harold Miller Deem Ramey Bill Hall Eber D. Roush Bobby

Woman's Club Plans Luncheon at Black Knight Club

The Literary Department of the Beckley Woman's Club plans a Saturday luncheon at 1 p.m. for members, to be hosted at the Black Knight Country Club. The event aims to entertain club members with a program from the literary group.

The Woman’s Club Beckley Woman's Club Black Knight Country Club

Glen Leigh Elementary names eighth grade valedictorian

Henrietta Roberts daughter of Mrs Oranetta Roberts of Glen Morgan formerly of Tamroy is named valedictorian for the Glen Leigh Elementary School eighth grade class of 1942. Christian Seco is named salutatorian for the same class.

Henrietta Roberts Oranetta Roberts Glen Morgan Tamroy Glen Leigh Christian Seco

Sergeant Linek Plans Mother's Day Visit in Bellaire

Sergeant Rudolf Linek plans to spend Mother's Day visiting his mother in Bellaire Ohio. He will travel from his duty station to the city along the Ohio River, showing a personal side of a serviceman amid family duties.

Rudolf Linek Bellaire Ohio

Stephens Return Visit To Milstead Home

Mr and Mrs W G Stephens of Enginehead Maryland visit daughter Mrs Bess M Milstead on Charles Street staying at her home during the visit.

W. G. Stephens Enginehead Maryland Bess M. Milstead Charles Street

Free earth product cure promise for skin diseases

A twelve author advertisement claims a simple earth based product relieves psoriasis eczema athlete's foot acne varicose ulcers and itch. It urges readers to write to P O Box 5170 Chicago MM for a free book and details of the remedy.

P. O Chicago Ady

Club Ends Season With Musical Program by Bluefield Trio

The final activity of the club for the 1941 42 season will host about 200 women and guests. Henry Fortune of Bluefield will headline with solos accompanied by Mrs. George Foresman. The Davenport sisters Gladys Davenport and Mrs. Lewis Gravely Jr. will perform including Red White and Blue with Norris Guthrie on piano. Mrs. N J Herring will deliver readings and Mrs K D Bowers the club’s general chairman will give a short speech.

Roy Millican Henry Fortune Bluefield George Foresman Davenport Gladys Davenport Lewis Gravely, Jr Norris Guthrie N. J. Herring K. D Bowers

Daughter Is Born to Mr and Mrs Vaughn Brooks

Mr and Mrs Vaughn Brooks welcome a daughter born this week. The infant joins the family in their home, with relatives celebrating the new arrival and sharing joyful news.

Mr. and Mrs Vaughn Brooks

Holliday Adds Son Wallace Hughart Holliday II

Mr and Mrs W H Holliday announce the birth of a son Wallace Hughart Holliday II at Beckley Hospital on Wednesday May 6. Mrs Holliday is formerly Hazel Landreth, daughter of Mrs Elsie Landreth of Clyde Street.

W. H. “Hug” Holiday Polind Wallace Hughart Holliday II Beckley Hospital

Crab Orchard birth announcement for Millie Lee

Millie Lee was welcomed at home in Crab Orchard on May 3, a nine pound daughter born to the family.

Crab Orchard Millie Lee

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L. Lewis Mrs. Thompson Mick Mack Florida Oranges Oxydol del Monte Pineapple Pillsbury’s Pancake Pillsbury’s Flour Czas Bag Armour's Star Chuck MRS. Harkleroad J. W. Davis China Relief Circle Plans Lee’s Beauty Shop Main Street Penn Lasca’s Cn Modern Beauty Marguerite Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Pickham All Boys of Santasy Coats Sally Lea Lace Reg U.S. Pat Batiste Gay Fdoewew Gay Ty Lace Dimities Batistes del Mar Beauty Shop Sally Ann Raymond's Beauty Shoppe West Virginia
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