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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1936

Page

8

Citizens denounce school board in Huntington meeting

A mass meeting of Citizens Steering Committee threatens court action against Cabell County Board of Education members unless Dr I J Kail calls a public meeting within five days to address charges against four teachers removed from the system. The committee vows impeachment if the meeting is not convened.

Associated Press Huntington W. Va Bers Citizens Mass Meeting Cabell County Board of Education I. J. Kail S. M. Taylor P. J. McDermott Cabell County Teachers Fedration C. R. Weinberger J. H. Norstworthy Threeker Sting Dr. Kail Dana Shank C. M. Lowe Edu Com J. Stone Commit C. F. George

Negro Religious Services Invite Public Attendance

Rev Ellis of North Beckley will deliver the sermon at 7 30 oclock at the Baptist Church Amigo Calender rally Sullivan will sing and the public is invited Rev J C Helpful services were held Sun at the Church of God Apostol Rev A M Kazee of Atlantic preached both morning and revival Rev Kazee was dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Eden Mr C Holmes and Mrs Mary of Gary visited Mrs Dawson at the hospital Mrs Martha Dawson has returned from Beckley hospital

Ellis C. M. Ellis North Beck-ley Baptist Kazsee Eden C. Holmes Mary of Gary Dawson Martha Dawson Beckley Hospital the Missionary Society R. A. Berger Mary Witcher Mary Jackson R. J. Walthall Charles Jones Anne Newbill Dekota Arnett Berger B. L. Zeigler First Baptist Church United First Baptist Church Wyco W. M. Hairston Fireco Vanwood Russell, Jr A. K. Haynes Joe Newbill Homer Callin Laura Swain Beckley

White Swallow antacid promotes quick lasting relief

An old fashioned drugstore ad touts White Swallow as a snowy white powder with four active ingredients that dissolves in water to relieve sour acid conditions quickly and lastingly. It claims strong demand from druggists and urges readers to buy at Watkins Drug.

Watkins Drug

Stotesbury and Nearby Happenings Across Churches and Families

Community notes from Stotesbury and nearby areas recount visits and greetings among residents. Families such as Woodruff, Hampton, Sherman, and Anderson are mentioned in social calls and church events. Members attend services at Shady Grove Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosts a Missionary Society luncheon and June program planning.

Fannie Mae Woodruff Rosa Lee Fannie Mae Hampton Luella Tucker Lester Leona Lorine Howard Dorothy Wayne East Beckley Shady Grove Baptist Church Garten Missionary Society of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Linnie Allen Lizzie Wood Pernin Davis Hazel Jones Gladys Beard J. M. Davis Spring Hill B. B. Allen E. Wit Mable Matthew George Williams G. C. Calloway Maceo Calloway Gladys Baker Lena Austin Mable Austin Cleo Allen Kernia Davis Carter Ellis Eva Pore Jennie Jamison D. Young Earl Brown

Sermon and Society News From Byrd Prillerman High

The Missionary Society met at Mrs. Sallie Sorrel home with members including Mrs. Elizabeth Kidd and Mrs. Pinkard among others. Commencement is set for Friday May 22 at Quinnimont High with Principal Mr. C. H. Nelson. Rev. Upshur conducts revival at the Charlottesville church. several members reported on state convention delegates.

Byrd Prillerman High School The Missionary Society Sallie Sorrel Elizabeth Kidd M. H. Pinkard M. Akers D. Mitchell J. Poindexter M. Fralin C. McCree J. S. Sherman J. Mills F. Fralin Jake Holland Rocky Mount Virginia Layland L. H. Upshur Charlottesville Helen Rinehart Versaline Dow Carlton Godfrey Newman Adams Eagle Quinnimont High School C. H. Nelson Pemberton Tom Wright Eunice Clark James

Palasade Park Social and Family News

Palasade Park hosts refreshments for the public. Mrs. Williams of Mt Hope travels to Beckley for her sister Mrs Swain’s illness. Bernard Tensley remains ill at home in Raleigh. Henry Thomas of Mt Hope dines with sisters Mrs Clayborn and Mrs Parrish in East Beckley. He visits sister Mrs Annie Burnett of Mabscott who is ill. Prof W C Reid of Institute attends Stratton High school commencement.

W. C. Reid Institute Stratton High School

Hair Cutting Escape Using X Rays and Steam

Professor W T Ashbury of Leeds University London explains a method to escape a haircut by exposing the head to X rays for six hours and then to steam for two hours, causing the hair to contract to two thirds of its original length.

W. T. Ashbury Leed University London

Weekend Guests and Travel Notes in Charleton and Virginia

Montcoal West Virginia and Charleston featured weekend visits as Miss Margaret Schultz stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mick. F C Colcord travels Virginia and North Carolina for business. Mrs Howard Holtzclaw visits Cowin for two weeks with her mother. Dan Foresman, a Jefferson Medical College student in Philadelphia, is set to return home for the Montreal summer. Mrs Clayton Henderson is ill at home. Andrew Bond and family toured Peach Tree with Mr and Mrs King Webb. E L Colcord and children Mary Page and Eugene also mentioned in the note.

Margaret Schultz Charleston Herbert Mick F. C. Colcord Virginia North Carolina Howard Holtzclaw Cowin Dan Foresman Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Montreal Clayton Henderson Andrew Bond Peach Tree King Webb E. L. Colcord Chilren Mary Page Eugene

Tour Schedule Mentions Washington Hosts

The party will depart soon for a tour of eastern cities and will be guests of Representative and Mrs. Emmet O'Neal in Washington D C during their stay.

Washington, D. C Emmet O'Neal

Mountain District Under Quarantine

Health authorities quarantined 20 families in the Point Mountain district of Randolph county to curb a suspected spinal meningitis outbreak. Two recent deaths were attributed to the disease, officials said.

Elkins Point Mountain Randolph County

Essence of Garlic Parsley Tablets Ad

An advertisement promotes Alumin Essence of Garlic Parsley Tablets for high blood pressure. Claims no taste or odor and no drugs, with a twelve day treatment at 50 cents and four weeks for a dollar. Free booklet offered at Watkins Drug Store.

Watkins Drug Store

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