International Relations talk dominates Woman's Club program
J. Lewis Bumgardner argued the Atlantic and Pacific oceans separate the U S from European turmoil and compared Roosevelt's election to Washington's. The meeting included reviews of Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and a talk on Carrie Jacobs Bond. Several meeting changes were announced including a luncheon shift to December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
J. Lewis Bumgardner
B. B. Richmond
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Dan Covey
Earl Snead
W. E. Tiscsue
Minnie Winebrenner dies of tuberculosis at 44
Mrs Minnie Winebrenner 44 died at Pinecrest sanitarium after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be at Glen White Community Church at 2 15 tomorrow led by Rev W R Smith, burial in Sunset Memorial Park. She leaves husband G E Winebrenner of Glen White and three children Overton Olson and Billie Winebrenner a sister Mrs Jennie Summers of Tipton West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Winebrenner
Pinecrest
Glen White
W. R. Smith
Sunset Memorial Park
G. E. Winebrenner
Overton
Olson
Billie Winebrenner
Jennie Summers
Tipton
W. Vac
Pastor Graham Keyes to Lead Stotesbury and Glen White Churches
Rev. Graham Keyes will conduct services today at community churches in Stotesbury and Glen White. He recently arrived from Abingdon Virginia and is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary Richmond. He succeeds Rev. LE Knight who resigned in July to Hillsboro. The work was organized by Rev. W H Smith, who won 476 converts and reconsecrations in his three and a half year stay there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Keyes
Stotesbury
Glen White
Keyes
Abingdon
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
LE. ‘Knight
Hillsboro
W. H. ‘Smith
Services Today for Mrs. Clay
Mrs. Nannie Clay, 69, died at her home near Glen Daniel yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at the residence today at 2:30 by Rev. Grant Stephens. Burial will follow in the family cemetery. She leaves seven children including Claude, Sherman Clay, and Mrs Nettie Fleshman of Glen Daniel, Carl and Clyde Clay of Glen White, and Mrs Sylvia Elkins of Eccles. Brothers and sisters living include G. T. Trump of Glen Daniel, George Trump the surveyor, and Mrs Parria Henderson of Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Clay
Glen Daniel
George Trump
Parria Henderson
Lester
Weather man nicknamed by season in Topeka
Federal meteorologist 8 D Flora in Topeka is nicknamed Sunny in July Frosty in October Snow Flora all year except March when called Windy. The playful nicknames reflect monthly weather patterns in the Topeka bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Topeka
Kas
D. Flora
Flora
Carnations Top Flower Deco in Wedding Dining Trends
Central Press florist notes carnations as popular table decorations due to fragrance and lasting quality. The piece shows carnations used as a luncheon theme with red ribbon, single bouquets, and twin arrangements. Also offered are orchid centerpieces, formal dining elegance, and hostesses noted for thoughtful corsages and prizes. Names listed include Margaret Hamilton and others, plus visiting guests and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Schiller
McDonald Central Press
Paris
Couple United In Marriage In Bluefield Nuptials
Miss Mary Sikora and Mr. Raymond Cridelin wed Monday October 26 at Hinton with Rev H P Hackney officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sikora of North Oakwood Avenue, was educated in local schools. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs E J Cridelin of Huntington, works in Bluefield at the Bluefield Top Body and Fender Co. The couple plan to reside in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sikora
Raymond Cridelin
Hinton
H. P. Hackney
Central Baptist Church
John Sikorasr
North Oakwood Avenue
Cridelin
E. J. Cridelin
Huntington
Bluefield
Bluefield Top
Fender Co
Barnett Foley Buried in Salem Church Cemetery
Barnett Foley 80 died in East Beckley Tuesday and was buried at Salem church cemetery Thursday after services at Mount View Primitive Baptist church led by Reverends Steven Wood and J R Foley. He lived in East Beckley eight years after more than 30 years farming in Summers County. Survived by widow Mary Dodd Foley and several children including A R L Foley, B O Foley, Charles Foley, Pemberton Foley, Clarence Foley, Mrs E M Hiner of Oakland California, Mrs J W Smith of Skelton, Mrs Avery Bailey of East Beckley, Mrs Fhes Louder of Elizabethton Tennessee, Mrs H B Bowling, and Mrs J Cy Huggins of Charleston, plus brother Andrew Foley of Mateaka and sisters Mrs Texas Cale of Mountview and Mrs Rosa Belle Grammer of Grain Valley Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett Foley
East Beckley
Salem Church
Mount View Primitive Baptist Church
Steven Wood
J. R. Foley
Summers County
Mercer
Summers Anny
Merc Tie
J. Cy Huggins
Charleston
Andrew Foley
Mateaka
Texas Cale
Mountview
Rosa Belle Grammer
Grain Valley
Attendees Listed for Beckley Oak Hill Friday Football Game
The attendees at the Beckley Oak Hill football game on Friday night in Oak Hill included Misses Beatrice Gadd Margaret DeWees Pauline Graveley Clarice Honea Virginia Graveley Iris Phillips Gladys and Grace Davenport Helen Fadeley Alma Davenport and Matt Davenport Lewis Graveley Bill Bower Rabbi Cook James Patton Buster Melton Frank Fadeley Patsy Salango and Henry Wade.
Huffman to Speak at Sophia PTA Armistice Day Program
J L Huffman president of Raleigh County board of education will be the chief speaker at Sophia PTA Tuesday night at Sophia school. The Armistice Day program includes scripture reading prayer rhythm band songs and performances by Boy Scout Troop 74 American Legion and student groups. Paul Loflin has improved after illness at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Huffman
Raleigh County Board of Education
Sophia P. T. A
Sophia School
I. America
John Tosh
Flanders Field
Orell Phillips
Amér
Ica
Christine Cox
Doss Sisters
Boy Scout Troop No. 74
American Legion
J. IL. Huffman
Marriage Licenses Issued In County Clerk Office
List shows multiple couples issued marriage licenses including Ollie May Burnett and Carroll H. Deen both Beckley and Grafton residents. Other pairs include Ralph Emerson Amick Mount Hope with Alma Lucile Williams Beckley, Ash Allen and Lydia Lambert Boling Spring, and more from Mabscott East Beckley and Winding Gulf areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie May Burnett
Beckley
Carroll H. Deen
Grafton
Ralph Emerson Amick
Mount Hope
Alma Lucile Williams
Alvin Vaies
Mabscott
Edith Muriel Cwaiford
East Beckley
Ash Allen
Lydia Lucille Lambert
Bol
Lee Jones
Ruth Coleman
Winding Gulf
Mrs O Dell Showered At Rhodell Wednesday
Mrs O C O Dell was honored at a Wednesday evening mis cellaneous shower at her Rhodell home hosted by Mrs H G C Mc Kinney of Resaco Mrs W H Kerns of Troquois and Mrs T J Wattis. Guests included Miss Jene Pugh Mullens Mrs S L Dillon Mrs Charlie Teague East Gulf Mrs Mac McGee Mrs Eulas Mason Mrs Bob Mitcham Mrs T J Wattis Mrs John Akers Mrs Q Nicely Mrs T W Cook Mrs W H Kerns Mrs C H McKinney Miss Hazel Kerns and Miss Naomi Cook who viewed gifts and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Rhodell
O. C. O'Dell
H. GC. McKinney
Resaco
W. H Kerns
Troquois
T. J. Wattis
Mullens
5. L. Dillon
Charlie Teague
East Gulf
Mac McGee
Eulas Mason
Bob Mitcham
John Akers
Q. Nicely
T. W. Cook
W. H. Kerns
C. H. McKinney
Hazel Kerns
Naomi Cook
Personal Attendees At White Sulphur Springs Medical Meetings
Dr and Mrs FP Havleroad attended the C and Q surgeons meeting in White Sulphur Springs on Friday and Saturday. Dr and Mrs Robert Wriston and daughter Mattie stayed at the Greenbrier Hotel. Dr Winston attended the C and O surgeons meeting. Beckley Oak Hill game attendees listed include many named locals such as Mrs C F Block and numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
Robert Wriston
Mattie
Greenbrier Hotel
Winston
Oak Hill
C. F
B. B. Richmond
Sem Turner
Bill Bruster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aeatnlcnan Eee
Bumgardner
Roosevelt
Mrs. Winebrenner
Clay
Margaret Hamilton
C. A. Byus
Frank Clark
James Wilder
Bob Fisher
Richard Rahal
Herbert Stansbury
W. H. Davenport
Viola Hurt
Stanaford
Hattie Hurt
William Hurt
Ed Stewart
McKeesterf
Mr. Cridelin
Miss Sikora
Wedin Hinton
Ibarnett Foley
Salem
E. M. Payne CO
Rosenburg’s Fur Co
Charleroi, Pa
Rosenberg’s
Vornes
Main
Huffman
Sophia P.T. A
Paul Loflin
Nathan Pickus
Ben Lewis
New York City
F. L. Banks
Lexington
Madison
Orange
Keyser Funeral Homes
Oakwood Ave
Clothing Department
Main Street
Beckley Armory
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