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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
2
The Associated Press reports more than a million people packed London's coronation parade route by dawn. Fog mixed with drizzle as revelers slept on Hyde Park grass and curbs, while dancers kept pace along the mall from Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace.
The royal procession details unfold from 4 a.m. through night, listing arrivals at Westminster Abbey, the royal family, foreign dignitaries, and millions of spectators. Key moments include the coronation at noon, the return to Buckingham Palace, balcony appearances, and the king's empire broadcast in the evening.
Mrs Bertie Setliff hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Chester Setliff at her Killarney home Saturday night. Guests from Mabscott Odd Worth and nearby areas attended as gifts were displayed and a refreshment course was served to a long list of local relatives and friends.
Mabscott society notes detail L. D. Fink couple and Eloise in Parkersburg, Foster family visits Charleston, Brammer and others at Peace Springs, Lillys to Princeton and Pearisburg, and local guests including Loflins, Wright, and Fink heading to Charleston. Minor injuries reported for two children from a wall fall. several visits to relatives and funeral attendance noted.
Mr and Mrs D Compton of Frances host this week Mr Brett Johnson of Bismarck ND as guest. Mrs Cat Buckland of Killarney spent Sunday in Charleston.
The Sandergarten pupils under Mrs A A Edwards staged a spring program at the Presbyterian church featuring songs such as What Can We Give Jesus and I Am a Little One Prayer. The program included numerous named participants and dramatizations like The Doll in the Garden and Three Billy Goats Gruff with a pledge of allegiance to the flag.
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