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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1937

Page

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Beckley Churches Announce Full Week of Services

Diverse Beckley Presbyterian and numerous area churches publish Sunday schedules and week activities. Morning sermons cover themes from Burning Well to The Spiritual Work of the Church, with Sunday schools, Christian Endeavor groups, and evening services. Pastors listed include Lineweaser, Tagzart, and Russell among others. the public is invited to attend all sessions.

Beckley Presbyterian Gaton Deaver Ev Nission Raleigh Charleston Christian Endesvor Jimmie W. Banks Ebenezer Baptist Church Beckley ST. Matthews A. M. E East Park Bennett C. E. Bradshaw W. AL. Nelson W. W. Nelson Faith Chapel M. EB Geo. L. Bennett M. J. Gibson Thes Beth el Temple Presbyterian Church Fayette Wyoming Summers Counties Woman’s Foreign Missionary Circle The Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Higgins Shurfaay Methodist Temple Woman's Club

Pupils Lead The March At School Dance

Ellsworth Shriver and Nancy Ballengee led the grand march for Woodrow Wilson and Oak Hill high schools at the gym dance. Glen Sallack Orchestra provided music. chaperones and faculty from both schools accompanied the event.

Ellsworth Shriver Woodrow ‘Wilson High School Nancy Ballengee Glen ‘Sallack Woodrow Wilson Oak Hill Cétineil Woodro Wilson Alfred Quésénterry D.W. Bryson EF. van Dorsey Cecil Swim Roy Huffman Frank Billups K. ©. Green J. R. Cooper B. B. Chambers George W. Johnson McAlpin

Girls Organize Fellowship Club

Miss Cleo Smith was elected president of a teen age girls group forming a social club focused on fellowship and fun. Ruth Cook, Gail Riggs, and Mary Alderson were elected vice president secretary and treasurer respectively, with weekly meetings and monthly socials.

Cleo Smith Ruth Cook Gail Riggs Mary Alderson Katherine Harris Woodlawn Avenue Miss Smith Marguerite Ward Mildred Toney Melba Ann Hares Katheleen Warris Nancy Thallengee Marjorie Cornwell Gail Rigas

Mrs C C Drewry Hosts Methodist Circle Gathering

Mrs C C Drewry hosted Circle No 6 of the Methodist Temple at her Wilson Street home Thursday evening. Assisting were Mrs L W Bennett and others. Joyce and Junia Drewry sang a duet. Miss Jean Porter shared Europe travel scenery. several members and guests were listed among those served refreshments. Mrs Ray Mesdor of Kinton visited Beckley yesterday.

C. C. Drewry Circle No. 6 Methodist Temple Wilson Street L. W. Bennett Hume Vogt HU. Sloan J. Smith G. V. Brown C. L. Brown Jean Porter Frank Burber E. D. Armstrong Nola Phillips Mary Bruster W. OC. Mays Maxine Pennington E. C. Huffman Arlena Or. M. McWhorter Gregory Joyce Junior Drewry

Beckley Weekend Social Page Notes Local Visitors

A long list of Beckley residents and friends visit or host over the weekend. Names include Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Adair Richlands Va. and others in Charleston Huntington Clarksburg and Birmingham with illnesses travels and family events mentioned.

Mrs. Davis Honored at Mountain Air Hotel Luncheon

Charlest on state federation director of Women's clubs Mrs. Tom B. Davis was honored by host Mrs. Stanley C. Higgins at a Mountaine Mountain Air Hotel luncheon in Mountaine. Yellow pompom chrysanthemum centerpiece and yellow candles adorned the table. a corsage of yellow roses was given by Beckley Womans club members.

Tom B. Davis Charleston State Federation Stanley C. Higgins Mountainair Mount Tane Davis Beckley Woman's Club W. E. Tissue T. R. Ragland Clarence Walker L. T. Putnam R. L. Reardon W. G. Caperton J. A. Hunt A. A. Tieche O. L. Patterson P. C. Graney E. FE. Bibb J. M. VanWinktle

Mrs Price Hawley Hosted Circle Six Meeting

Mrs Price Hawley hosted Circle Six of the First Baptist at her Clyde street home. Leader Mrs W J Beavers led, devotion by Mrs H T Caffee on a Europe trip, and Mrs J W Taylor spoke on Temperance. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs W F Barksdale and others.

W. A. Thornhill Charles Keaton J. W. Taylor H. T. Caffee H. A. Lushnot O. F.cook Frank Hudson Emma Hawley W. I. Beavers Mary Catherine Beavers

Nedra Ella Massey Fifth Birthday Party

Nedra Ella Massey celebrated her fifth birthday at a Sundial home party hosted by Miss Wanza Massey. Guests arrived at 3 30 PM to play games and enjoy cake candy lemonade while Nedra Ella opened gifts.

Medra Ella Massey Wanza Massey Sundial Nedra Ella James Ray Dilly Albert Lee Dilly Helen Ferrone Gene Ferrone Laverne West Katherine Jarrell Robert Jarrell Dorothy Hendrix Alice Hendrix Betty Hendrix

Marriage Licenses Filed in County Clerk Office

Earl Damon Honaker 21 of Dorothy and Ethal Pearl Hodge 17 of Ameagle apply for a license. Earlier in the week Archie Jackson Meredith 35 of Odd and Pauline Blackwell 21 of Pickshin. Cecil Earl Stewart 44 of Beck ley and Dolly Edith Lee 18 of Raleigh. Paul Novak 25 and Rosalie Barbara Mollish 25 of Raleigh. Lewis Jones 51 and Ora Kin caid 53 of Edwight. Harry Henry Dexter 35 and an individual identified as negroes. William Pierce Hatcher 22 of Blue Jay and Louis Marguerite Ward 18 of Sullivan also filed applications.

Earl Damon Honaker Dorothy Ethal Pearl Hodge Ameagle Archie Jackson Meredith Odd Pauline Blackwell Pickshin Cecil Earl Stewart Beckley Dolly Edith Lee Raleigh Paul Novak Rosalie Barbara Mollish Lewis Jones Ora Kincaid Edwight Harry Henry Dexter William Pierce Hatcher Blue Jay Louis Marguerite Ward Sullivan

First Church Officials Schedule Meetings This Week

Beckley area church and community groups announce a busy week of meetings. O. Harris will address Beckley grade school parents and teachers at a PTA session. Monday events include church elders, American Legion auxiliary, Triangle Club, and advisory committee gatherings.

Beckley O. 3. Harris County Gafety Council PTA First Christian Church The American Legion Memorial Hall Central Triangle Club First ‘Baptist Church Fidelis

Junior Auxiliary Plans Red Cross Drive Decor at Raleigh

Members of the Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion met Friday night in the Memorial building Auxiliary room. Miss Dorothy Brunk presided. They planned to decorate Raleigh Appliance company for the Red Cross drive and sponsor a membership drive ending November 19.

Junior Auxiliary Red Cross Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion Memorial Building Dorothy Brunk Raleigh

Dollie Ankum Weds Cecil Stewart in Raleigh Presbyterian Church

Miss Dollie Lee Ankum and Cecil Earl Stewart unite Thursday afternoon at 4:30 in Raleigh in a Presbyterian ceremony led by Rev. J. L. Lineweaver. The couple, residents of Raleigh and Floyd City Kentucky, plan to live at 106 North Oakwood Avenue after a reception at The Pines with few guests.

Dollie Lee Ankum Cecil E. Stewart Lee Ankrum Raleigh Dollie Lee Cecil Earl Stewart Beckley Presbyterian Church J. L. Lineweaver W. D. Williams Cecil Day Peter Frank Stewart Fayetteville High School Mr. Stewart Charlie Stewart Floyd City Union Taxi Company the Pines North Oakwood Avenue

Mrs Funk Is Honored With Shower At Pleasant Inn

Mrs Rexford Funk of Charleston was honored Friday evening by a group led by Miss Alma Fitzpatrick at a miscellaneous shower at the Pleasant Inn. Bingo prizes went to Miss Helen Lewis and others. Fernia Map Smith sang with Mrs B M Weaver accompanying. An ice course followed for a long list of guests.

Rexford Funk Charleston Alma Fitzpatrick Ethel Price Lucille Miller Elmer Davis M. L. Fainter Herbert Pulliam the Pleasant Inn Helen Lewis Lillian Honaker Willard Gilkerson Fernia Map Smith B. M. Weaver Bessie Carroll Funk Elizabeth Phipps Miss Smith Harry Anderson G. C. Forter Jane

Correction on Helena Doyle relation to Minter sisters

The Register notes a correction stating Helena Doyle is the sister only of Mrs. A K Minter and not of Mrs. E C Minter as previously reported. The clarified relationship confirms one sibling link to Mrs. A K Minter.

the Register Helena Doyle A. K. Minter E. C. Minter

Mrs Houser Hosts Bridge Party at Woman's Club

Mrs L G Houser hosted a bridge party at the Woman's clubhouse yesterday afternoon. High prize went to Mrs T R Ragland with second high to Mrs Hoke Monrée and consolation to Mrs Fred B Stone. A large list of guests attended including Mrs Carl Drewry and Mrs Draper Lewis. Frank Glen Powell of Charleston visited Beckley and attended the Lions Club dance.

L. G. Houser T. R. Ragland Roy Millican Ray Bunton M. F. Noel N. J. Pugh E. S. Pugh Fred Stone J. E. Dickerson Robert Reardon G."a. Mobter Ross Daniel Dana Conner J. A. Hunt J. E. McKenzie Frank Glen Powell Charleston Beckley

Mrs Earwood Leaves Home After Illness

Mrs. J. B. Earwood, once confined to her Stanhope court residence by illness, is now able to be out again. Mrs. A. L. Rhodes, who had been visiting Charleston friends and relatives, returned to her home there Friday.

Billy Self Montgomery C. A. Davis Helmut Helz Mount Hope R. T. Willis Heber Street A. D. Preston Charleston Oscar Williams J. M. Peters Beaver Reservoir Road William File N. Danville and Airs T. S. Lanier Anne Louise University of Kentucky J. A. Cunningham Beckley Reston Mary Cunningham Martha Cunningham Ned Quinn Fred B. Watkins County Court House William Waller United States Washington, D. Jn A. J.’ O'Neal South Kanawha Street W. A. Argenbright J. E. McKenzie White Sulphury Springs McKenzie C. and O. Surgeons H. E. Strider Wheeling Hope Frank S. Harkleroad Harvey Mary Thomas Nannie Thomas Leo St. Louis Greenfield Maxine Sealey Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore S. Ross Hunt J. S. Hunt J. H. Lowe Birmingham Ala Rose Warren New York O. VY. Warren J. B. Earwood Stanhope Court A. L. Rhodes

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Epworth Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church W. Sydoor, Jr R. E. L. Strider D. D West Virginia Fayette and Prince Dr First Baptist Chartie S. S Jesus Christ Dr. West Thema de West NEW Covenant Holy Church East Beckley A. W. Russell Mable Spences Creach OF God OF America Minden James Bailey New Salem Baptist Church Tams H. E. Davis United Holy Church Heckley G. W. Hairston Lewis Havard W. H. Heston Eliz. Neth Baptist Church W. M. Jones TX P Church OF God Apostolic Beckley M. Gravely A .m J. R. Smoot New Wope Baptist Church Jd. A. Adams L. B. Dandridge F. D. Edwards C.C. Drewry Ray Mesdor Kinton M. H. Adair C. T. Adair Joe Millen Richlands T. M. Harris Church Street Clyde Scott Raleigh General Hospital William Smith Mills Beulah Smith Athens Fletcher Mann Katherine Murray Jack Calloway Parkersburg Friends Land Tom Sopher Har Sam Wasserkrug Ben Lewis Richwood Harry Wasserkrug Oaks Hill Ezra Lilly C. L. Lilly Helen Smith Fayetteville Samuel Thomson Park Street O. L. Peck Sophia Robert French Jr South Kanawha Street Clarkshore Gertrude Lucas Jenkins, Ky T. R. Ragland Jr T. R. Ragland VI Mr Ragland T. R. Ragland Sr W. H. Chrisley Raleigh Genies Hospital Irene Wambrick Clarksburg Geneve Matheny Martha Corder Robert Twohig Huntington J. G. Polley Mary Belle Polley Joe Schaub Rainelle Lewisburg Morgontown W. EB. Harden Grafton Bille Scott May Caldwell Koppers, New River and Lillybrook Scrip Del-Mar Beauty Shop Crasale Beckley Woman’s Club Harris Ptla J. A. Sharp Clyde Street Vera-Rose Glorious Permanents BU Art Woolworth Pleasant Jim Mrs. Houser A. J. Britton Life and Fire Insurance Lilly Sullding Beckley Vary Jentertain LIDO America White Cross Pharmacy Berkley, W. Va Kroger Krogers Ikroger-Stores
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