General Meeting Of Womans Club Held At Park Avenue
The General Womans Club met Friday afternoon at the club house on Park Avenue. Mrs L T Putman was chosen chairman and named nine team captains to cover the town. The meeting featured a Red Cross appeal by high school students and reports from the state and Capital district conventions. A Federation message highlighted two million women in the United States belonging to the Federation of Womans Clubs. Refreshments followed for about 75 members, with many hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Woman’s Club
Park Avenue
Red Cross
L. T Putman
Harold
Ritchie Ware
W A. Thornhill
L. T. Putman
Ross Daniel
Federation
D. P. Griffith
KD. Bowers
W. G. Camperon
J. G. Polley
C. C. Sanders
A. A. Tieche
Harry Watkns
George Johnson
Ashton File
T. H. Wickham
Lara Chay
Master Bill Williams Hosts Halloween Party
Master Bill Williams entertained classmates and neighborhood friends at the eighth grade party held at his parents home. The decor featured pumpkins cornstalks witches and cats with games prizes and a fortune telling segment keeping guests amused late into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Bill Williams
Bill Williams
T. S. Williams
Mrs. James Brown Hosts Bridge at Woman's Club
A bridge party at the Woman's club house hosted by Mrs. James Brown featured seven tables of play with fall decor. Miss Goldie Clay won high prize and Mrs. M. C. Banks was second high. guest list included several local ladies andMiss Edna Clay Anise Clay and Goldie Clay among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
James Brown
Goldie Clay
M. C. Banks
Margaret Phipps
Elizabeth Phipps
Eva Turner
Henry Munsey
Wilda Bailey
Blanche Woods
Edna Clay
Anise Clay
Ratliff Home Hosts Pleasant Miscellaneous Shower
The Ratliff household hosted a Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Walter Goekemeyer, sister of Mrs. Chick Ratliff, with hostesses Mrs. Warren J. Dann Mrs. P. J. Catlett and Mrs. Ratliff and guests including Mrs. A. C. Sutphin Miss Edith Hicks Mrs. Lena Hicks Mrs. Carl Cody and many others in Halloween themed decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Ratlift
Walter Goekemeyer
Lawrence Wiley
Petrona Courey
Lena Hicks
Edith Hicks
Carl Cody
M. E. Curtis
Mack Phlegar
Annice Bailey
W. H. Hull
C. S. Cavendish
Vada Lilly
Josie Farley
Henry C. Prince
Goekemeyer
World Wide Guild Halloween Party At First Baptist
Miss Wylantha Byrd and Miss Belle Daugherty hosted a Hallowe en party for the World Wide Guild at First Baptist Church. The Ladies Parlor bore Halloween decor as games and contests engaged guests. Ruby Irvin won best costume while the guest list included Myrtle Stewart Eva Calloway Helen Levis Virginia Burleson Marguerite Rakes Margaret Alice Carter Ruby Irwin Garnet Irwin Jane Pyles Margaret Hewlett Mrs J M Hayes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylantha Byrd
Belle Daugherty
World Wide Guild
First Baptist Church
Ruby Irvin
Myrtle Stewart
Eva Calloway
Helen Levis
Virginia
Burleson
Marguerite Rakes
Margaret Alice Carter
Ruby Irwin
Garnet Irwin
Jane Pyles
Margaret Hewlett
June Matheny
Vella Lilly
Rosalind Carroll
J. M. Hayes
Delightful Halloween Shower Honoring Mrs Jack Croye
Mrs Charles Talbert Stotesbury hosted a Halloween style miscellaneous shower at her apartment in Stotesbury Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed games and orange and black decor before refreshments and a special show at the Stotesbury theatre courtesy of Mrs Fred Clemens. Notables included Mrs Fletcher Dodson Fred Clemens Todd Lilly Henry Hope Louis Lopez Tom Massey Hanst on Hall James Sayers Mr and Mrs Hubert Daniel and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Talbert
Stotesbury
Jack Croye
Stotesbury Theatre
Fred Clemens
Fletcher Dodson
Todd Lilly
Henry Hope
Louis Lopez
Tom Massey
Hanston Hall
James Sayers
Hubert Daniel
Hallowe'en Party at Keesee Apartment
A festive Hallowe'en gathering hosted by Mrs. Roy Keesee at her apartment on Tuesday in Eccles featured Friday Nighters club organizing, costumes, games, and dancing. Refreshments were served to guests including Melba Dillon, Mildred Cimala, Kermit Ballard, Mike Griffith, Margaret Kay, Patsy Griffith, Frances Belfore, Bill Graham, Steve Sotock, Frances McClosky, Steve Daisy, Charles Keesee, Mrs. Roscoe Werykle, Carlyn Cormack, and several Keesee family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Roy Keessee
Ecccles
Melba Dillon
Mildred Cimala
Roy Keesee
Kermit Ballard
Mike Griffith
Lornie Holt
Margaret Kay
Frances Belfore
Bill Graham
Patsy Griffith
Steve Sotock
Frances McClosky
Steve Daisy
Charles Keesee
Roscoe Werykle
Carlyn Cormack
Palmer Falin
John Cormack
Nellie Novilis
Dr Bendrat Hosts Hallowe'en Party for Local Children
Dr T A Bendrat hosted a Halloween fete Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd on South Kanawha street. Corn stalks leaves and pumpkins decorated the scene as children played games and contests with prizes. A program featured Jeanne Giesey and Barbara Byus with candy ice cream and cake served to the attending children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Bendrat
Hallowe'en
Robert Boyd
South Kanawha Street
Dr. Bendrat
Jeanne Giesey
Barbara Byus
Geneva Lilly
Virginia Weston
Alma Wetzel
Evelyn
HITCH-HIKED TO PENSION RALLY AND WEEKEND GUESTS
A long list of attendees outlines a pension rally with Trump and Barbara Dix among the names. The article also notes plans to travel to Weston for a Legion conference and returns home tomorrow. Other items mention local residents spending weekends with relatives and illness updates.
Syrian Ladies Group Holds Regular Session at Woodlawn
The Syrian Ladies Society met Friday evening at Mrs. Asaft Rahall’s Woodlawn Avenue home. After business, members played games and contests before refreshments for attendees including Mrs. Andrey Cody and many Rahall, Thabit, Corey, and Rahall family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrian Ladies Society
Asaft ‘Rahall
Woodlawn Avenue
Andrey Cody
Hope
Geo. A. Thabit
Oak Hill
John McCarus
Mike Rahall
Mike Corey
Gus Farris
Sam Rahall
Abe Rahall
N. A. Thabet
Fayet Ramey
Geo. D. George
Cleo Corey
Tom S. ‘Thabit
Mary Kerbawy
Asaff Rahal
Halstead Adkins Nuptials Held at Coal City
Miss Rubye Adkins daughter of Mrs E ffe Gilbert of Crab Orchard and Mr W E Halstead were married October 6 at the home of Reverend Lowell Lilly in Coal City. Attendants were Mr and Mrs J D Thomas of Pickshin. The couple will live at Mead where the groom works for Mead Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubye Adkins
Effie Gilbert
Crab Orchard
W. E. ‘Halstead
Lowell Lilly
Coal City
J. D. Thomas
Pickshin
Mead
Mead Coal Company
Degree Of Honor Board To Meet Monday Afternoon
The executive board of the Degree of Honor Lodge will meet Monday at two o clock at the home of Mrs J F Houbein. All officers are expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor Lodge
J. F. Houbeins
Personal Visitors Mentioned In Beckley Weekend
Personal visitors T. C. Russell of Mullens and Paul D. Blackshear of Pineville were seen in Beckley on Saturday. Mr and Mrs David D Ashworth traveled to Charleston yesterday to witness the Washington and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Russell
Mullens
Paul D. Blackshear
Pineville
Beckley
David D. Ashlworth
Charleston
Washington
Weekend Travel and Relatives Gather in Raleigh County
Local residents and relatives are visiting friends and family across West Virginia and nearby states. The list includes travelers from Clarksburg to Clifton Forge, Roanoke to Princeton, with many returning or planning future moves. Busy weekend scenes feature hospital updates and college visits, plus a trip by plane to Roanoke for the Raleigh General nurse superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Alabama
L. Waters
Susan
Clarksburg
Sheriff
G.C. Hurtt
Hunt- Nursts
F. R. Flint
Charleston
G. C. Hurtt, Jr
Glen Ferris
Paul B. Shaffer
E. J. Smith
Pike Street
R. T. McClure
Grandview
Marie Wilson
Johns
Monroe County
White Sulphur Springs
Virginia
Enos R. Crouse
Fayetteville
Beckley
Bluefield
Marshalls College
Raleigh General Hospital
Roanoke
Salem
W. R. Lilly
Logan
E. F. Sheppard
Jenkins, Ky
Walker Jordan
Eleanor Payne
Andrew Amick
J. H. Bane
Morgantown
Alrs
Nina Bruster
East Main Street
J. F. Buskey
C. €. Lewis
West Va
Mary Griggard
Stanley Ellis
Augusta Kerr
New York City
Willis Gunnee
W. R. Fugitt
Columbus
Akron
Ohio
Paul Feigley
Austin Caperton
Blacksburg
Caperton
Petersburg
C. C. Brewry
Orliff Smith
Clifton Forge
Iva
Two Song Birds Meet at Notre Dame Ohio State Game
Mrs Carl MacAndrews returns home to Charleston after visiting relatives. Several locals attended college football games in Charleston Oak Hill Princeton and Columbus including W L U and ND vs Ohio State. Remaining items note visitors and travels around Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred McCleary
Bfs
Leonard Withrow
Princeton
Bluefield
Canterbury
L. L. Scherer
Ij. P. Bonner
C. C. Lewis
W. G. Moran
Columbus
Ohio
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Carl MacAndrews
Charleston
Jack Kite
Randolph Page
Paul Barwood
West Va
Sarah Ballengee
Ballengee
South Kanawha Street
C. C. Gallaher
John
S. H. Gallaher
Dickie
Elkins
Mae Gallaher
C. H. Hinkle
J. P. Harris
Williamson
Mary H. Bishir
Stanley Street
Clarence Underwood
Huntington
Willard Moore
Mount Hope
L.W. V
Hand Infection Hospitalizes Worker at Camp Raleigh
Thomas R. Nance of the C C C was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital last night for an infected hand. The infection followed a splinter injury sustained at work several days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Nance
Camp Raleigh
Raleigh General Hospital
Nance
Mrs. Barton Is Taken By Death
Mary M. Barton 64 of Mt. Hope died yesterday at 7 30 am from chronic nephritis after six weeks illness. Funeral at her Mt. Hope home this afternoon at 3 conducted by Rev A B O Dell with burial tomorrow at 3 in Sunset Memorial Park Tyree and Dew handling arrangements. She is survived by daughters Frances Manning Oak Hill Mamie Mann Princeton and brothers and sisters James Allen Los Angeles William Allen Glade Springs Va and Mrs Ida Fletcher Gites County Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Charleston
Frank Cadwalder
E. M. Payne, Jr
Elizabeth Gillespie
White Sulphur Springs
H. N. Divyens
Fairmont
E. M. Payne, Sr
Middlebrook
Charles
J. G. Goodwillielt
Richmond
FE. P. Donahue
Columbus
Ohio
E.E. McWhorter
Ted McDowell
Anna L. Clay
Jd. J. Clay
Fourth Street
Will Hopkins
F. T. Hopkins
Winchester
Tennessee
B. H. Hopkins
James Stout
Elizabeth
H. G.sterne
Wilson Street
Harry C. Sessions
Mary M. Barton
John Q. Barton
Mt. Hope
A. B. O'Dell
Sunset Memorial Park
Tyree and
Dew
Raleigh County
Frances Manning
Oak Hill
Mamie Mann
Princeton
James Allen
Los Angeles
William Allen
Glade Springs
Ida Fletcher
Gites County
Injured Man Better After Local Explosion
Noble Bailey, hurt in an explosion at Francis Ming E. C. Minter, was reported to be improving at Beckley hospital last night and is expected to leave the hospital soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Bailey
Francis
Beckley Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Rice
Albert Holmes
Hazel Underwood
J. P. White
Mac White
Earl Marshall
Larry Jarette
Leslie Carter
Marie Ames
Mary Alice Bruster
Edith Bruster
Virgil Snead
Overton Kent
Hume Vogt
Clarence Marshall
Williams
T. §. Williams
C. 5. Lewis
A. A. Tiecheto
Mary Belle Polley
Jo Ann ‘Griffith
Betty Tane Meadow
Katy Ja' Catron
Evelyn Meade
Mrs
Bridge
Remeny
School of Dancing
Warren Hancock
Ratliff
Charles Talbert Stotesbury
Keesee
Hallowe’en
Mary E. Miller
Denver
Townsend Club
Chicago
Charles M. Hawks
Hollywood
Calif
Frank Hawks
Associated Press
Halstead-Adkins
Occidental College
Bill Burns
Helen Ramseil
Associated Prass
W. L. Long
Malden
Baltimore
Mr. Long
W. D. Long
Marlon Talley
Kansas
Lucile Munmkin
May
Senate
U. S
William P.connery
Massachusettes
U. S. Senate
James M. Curley
Associated Presse
Kach
Optometric Exe Specialist
Lilly Bldg
Nas
Earl Sheff
West Virginia
Raymond’s
Beauty Shoppe
Teene
Main Street
Dorothy Perkins
Blackheads
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