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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1937

Page

5

Methodist Conference Opens In Charleston Temple Tonight

About 200 ministers and laymen from two Methodist districts meet for a three day conference in Charleston. Dr. William H. Leach of New York preaches on The Christian Church in a Changing Society at the 8 p m opening session. Holy Communion will be administered by local pastors.

Charleston Methodist Episcopal Church Beckley South Methodist Temple William H. Leach New York Holy Communion D. Ralph Dunn The J. B. F. Yoak, Jr Robert Ragnell Henry L. Clay Leach Art Heber Street Temple Harold Paul Sloan New York Christian Advocate

Mrs Montgomery visits critically ill sister in Summers county

Mrs J W Montgomery of Pemberton says her sister Mrs L D Neely of True Summers county is critically ill. The Montgomerys traveled to True Sunday to visit her. The Pemberton woman fears she may not recover.

J. W. Montgomery Pemberton L. D. Neely True Summers County

Puddle Muddle Nurses In Bear Family Tale

Mary Graham Bonner presents Honey Bear’s clumsy kitchen mishap as Jelly Bear, Jupiter, and cubs race to save broth and soothe Honey Bear’s hurt. Willy Nilly echoes old sayings, deepening warm family moments amid small comic misadventures.

Mary Graham Bonner Honey Bear Jelly Bear Jupiter

Test Family Opens Farm Program Near Phoenix

The Resettlement Administration places the first experimental family on the Baxter tract near Phoenix as part of a government farm relief plan. The Winchesters will work land cooperatively with neighbors, pay $20 monthly, and help operate a 130 acre cooperative farm with dairy. Similar projects expand to Glendale Chandelier and Florence with a larger 3400 acre venture to employ 60 families year round.

Ist Associated Press Phoenix Ariz Stanley Baxter Uncle Sam Glendale Chandelier Florence

Fire Destroys Pemberton Home

A refrigerator fire destroyed a six room house in Pemberton occupied by Mr and Mrs Buck Redden while they were away on Saturday. Neighbor H R Sawyers reported the blaze began on the back porch and the back portion of the house was aflame upon arrival. The Reddens lost all furniture valued at 2000 with no insurance. the house valued at 4000 and insured. Redden works as a clothing salesman for Koppers Stores.

Buck Redden Pemberton H. R. Sawyers Reddens Sawyers D. H. Lewis Williams Street Beckley Redden Koppers

14 Month Old Elder Baby Dies in Mabscott

Carrie Lee Elder aged 14 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Elder of Mabscott, died at home yesterday from a heart ailment after a short illness. Survived by sister Merrill, 3. Funeral at 2 pm from Mr Elders Mabscott home. Burial in Harper Cemetery.

Carrie Lee Elder Elders Father Mabscott Harper Cemetery

Koppers Store Room Remodel Showcases Home Setting

The Koppers Stores furniture department in Pemberton, under manager W. G. Bond, reports remodeling the second floor display room to mimic real home rooms. A dining room suite is staged for customer viewing, including an artificial fireplace with electric logs that drew amused remarks from a Woodpeck citizen.

Ladies Day at White Oak Club Opens Season

Thursday of last week marked the first Ladies Day of the season at White Oak Country Club in Fayette county. Morning golf and an afternoon of bridge with five tables followed. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler and Mrs. Joe McCauley.

White Oak Country Club Fayette County E. M. Tutwiler Joe McCauley

Abandonment of Aged Spouse Charged in Suit

In General Sessions Court Burton Tucker, 32, sat smiling as his wife and great aunt testified he abandoned her after her $800,000 fortune dwindled during their May and December marriage. Mrs Tucker recalled a quarrel on July 15 1936 when he returned home intoxicated and announced he was through with her. She said she had to pawn her typewriter to feed their children.

Tucker Associated Press New York Burton Tucker General Sessions

Adierika claimed to relieve stomach gas and bowel issues

An old advertising piece praises Adierika for both upper and lower bowel cleansing, claiming it relieves gas pains and helps sleep and appetite. Testimonials cite dramatic improvement and notes from Dr. H. L. Shoub about reducing bacteria. Sold at Watkins Drug Store Mt. Hope via Bradley Drug Co.

H. L. Shoub New York Watkins Drug Store Mt. Hope Bradley Drug Co

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