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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1936

Page

9

Star Gazer Aids Mine Town Youth Work in Beckley

Miss Mary Davis Harper a 23 year old ex newspaper woman and amateur astronomer arrives in Beckley to organize youth groups and a recreational program through Skelton Sprague and Cranberry non denominational churches. She aims to study stars knit and engage young people while pursuing a master’s in religious education and teaching experience.

Beckley Skelton Sprague Cranberry Mary Davis Harper Atlanta

Personal Mention From White Sulphur Springs Field

Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Banks visited White Sulphur Springs Friday for a C and O surgeons and doctors meeting. Numerous weekend guests and local relatives are noted including J. H. Kinkead and Miss Elizabeth Kinkead of Charleston and Mrs. Cora Dickson hosting Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Goodwillie of Richmond Virginia.

M. C. Banks White Sulphur Springs Banks T. S. Williams Beckleys Hospital E. L. Kinkead J. H. Kinkead Elizabeth Kinkead Charleston E. M. Payne, Jr E. M. Payne Ard Cora Dickson Fayetteville J. 5. Edmundson Crotl Street A. A. Tieche Albert C. and White Suliphur Springs J. T. Evans Blacksburg Jack J. C. Mabe Lacey Warden Marshall College Huntington W. E. Dole George W. Williams Morgantown Margaret. Williams

Sleep Powers Health and Beauty Says Screen Star

In a Hungarian village a 79 year old woman has gone without sleep for 22 years with no apparent illness, challenging beliefs about rest. Gladys Glad promotes eight hours nightly, offers steps for restful sleep, and notes beauty benefits.

Gladys Glad America Marion Davies

Miss Lucille Williams Weds Ralph Amick in Private Ceremony

Miss Lucille Williams and Mr. Ralph E Amick united in marriage Friday afternoon at the bride’s parents home on North Kanawha street. Dr H L Clay officiated in a small ceremony with immediate family and close friends present. The couple will reside at 119 Granville Avenue.

Lucille Williams Ralph E. Amick George W. Williams North Kanawha Street H. L. Clay Methodist Episcopal Church South Herbert A. Sloan R. A. Boya Sahg d'Hardelot

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs Farley

A fall miscellane ous shower was given for Mrs. Francis Farley at the home of Mrs. Rose Smith with Mrs. John Wil ities Jr and Mrs. Dana Cole hosting. Fall colors decorated the evening of informal diversions and the guest of honor received many useful and lovely gifts before a late refreshment course.

Rose Smith John Wilities Jr Dana Cole Francis Farley

Shrewsbury Harvey Wedding Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Senta Harvey announce the marriage of their daughter Naomi to Neal Shrewsbury. The ceremony took place Saturday in Helen with Rev. E W Powers conducting a single ring rite. The couple will reside in Helen after the wedding.

Register Rhodell Senta Harvey Naomi Neal Shrewsbury Helen E. W. Powers Shrewsbury Santa Harvey Stoco High School Lego Lacy Shrewsbury Koppers Coal Company

Masked Birthday Party in Beaver Celebrates 15th Year

Miss Kathleen Burnett entertained at her Beaver home with a Hallowe en masked party for her 15th birthday. Guests wore costumes and revealed identities late. Kitty Underwood won prettiest costume and Jim Cochran e won for most comical. Refreshments followed with a long list of attendees.

Kathleen Burnett Beaver Kitty Underwood Jim Cochrane Wanda Slaughter Blanche Meador Filsie Meador Evelyn Redden Erelyn Cochrane Anna Mae Nichols Lynetta Cox Elizabeth Radford Dalene Meador Pauline Meador Mabel Shoemaker Wvivan Madeline Truman Etta France Tenman Edith Carter Monabelle Williams Beulah Pack Aenes Pack Martha Coyette Kitty Tinderwood Frances Burnrtie Hall Meador Coyette Kathleen Burnette Bernard Worley Dewey Slaughter Carlos Slaughter John Meader Darrell Truman Joe Cochrane Hubert Mann Bob Lilly Barney Small Delbert Redden Jesse Tench Leonard Tench Brother Ellison Herman Martin Earl Martin Ralph Redden Basil Plumiey Lemuel Farley Darwin Meador Norris Simms Mr. Owens Mr. Hall Mr. Wilson

Miss Anabel McParland Heads Epworth League Group

Miss Anabel McParland elected president of the Gulf-Guyandotte Union Epworth League at a recent meeting to reorganize. Other officers named include Walter Smedley vice president Nile Cooper secretary treasurer Billy Miles publicity chairman Bruce Skeen worship chairman Frances Kealley missionary chairman Frank Mills recreation chairman and Rev W S Overstreet pastor. The Mead Killarney church gathering featured Methodist program and talks on singing religion revival and evangelism with about 40 members present.

Anabel McParland W Gulf-Guyandotte Union Epworth League Walter Smedley Nile Cooper Billy Miles Bruce Skeen Frances Kealley Frank Mills W. S. Overstreet Mead Killarney Anabel Akers Winding Gulf Lester Peters Ray Hambrick Hazel Southern Phine Lord Ethel Kennedy Virginia Peters Hear Anabel Mci Parland Niles Cooper

Woman's Club Autumn Bridge Night At Park Avenue

A Friday evening social at the Woman's clubhouse on Park avenue featured an autumn colored salon for a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Roy D. Milliron and Mrs. Virgil Snead. Twenty five tables competed with prizes going to Mrs. H. J. Crawford for high score Mrs. A. F. Matson second and Mrs. J. B. Buskey third, followed by a salad course.

Roy D. Milliron Virgil Snead Park Avenue H. J. Crawford A. F. Matson J.B. Buskey

Mrs Harkleroad Hosts D A R Luncheon in Mount Hope

Mrs Frank Harkleroad of Farvey entertained Borderland chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at a one o clock luncheon at the Mountainair in Mount Hope. The event featured marked place cards with national numbers and a program including scripture reading poem and songs.

Frank P. C. Graney W. W. Pharr Stuart Lewis Flanders’ Field Frank Graff George Seims Charles T. Jones Claude Hill Kenneth Humphries Oak Hill S. A. Scott W. R. Stamler L. C. Patteson A. M. Patteson O. F. McCoy W. E. Lawton Frank Graves Mount Hope Stanley Higgins Frank S. Harkieroad

Beaver Girl to Wed David Cope in June

Bevier Mrs J H Massie of Beaver announces the marriage of daughter Thelma to David Franklin Cope of Bluefield at Oakland Maryland on June 9 1936 with Rev Winfield S Patton officiating. Thelma Cope teaches at Lincoln school and studied at Concord Marshall and West Virginia University. Cope a West Virginia University alumnus and mining engineer at Widen completes graduate work at the University. He has Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Kappa Epsilon memberships.

J. H. Massie Beaver Thelma David Franklin Cope Bluefield Oakland Winfield S. Patton Methodist Episcopal Church South Cope Beckley Concord Athens Marshall Huntington West Virginia University of Lincoln School Bel Cope Warren G. Cope West Virginia University Phi Beta Kappa Tau Kappa Epsilon Widen

Miss Garrett and Clyde Adkison Wed in Cleveland

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Frances Garrett and Clyde Cecil Adkison, both of Cleveland Ohio. The bride comes from a prominent Cleveland family and was educated in parochial schools. Adkison, son of Mr and Mrs D Malory Adkison, has Virginia ties and works for Standard Oil in Cleveland.

Virginia West Mary Frances Garrett Clyde Cecil Adkinson Cleveland Ohio Adkison D. Malory Adkison West Virginia Cornelia Gladwelh Adkison Staunton Standard Oil Company J. H. Cline

Michigan-Illinois football kicks decide fourth straight game

Michigan and Illinois renewed a series capped by a 9-6 score in favor of Illinois. The game marked the fourth consecutive meeting decided by a place kick, following 1933 and 1934 thrillers and last year’s field goal defeat for Michigan.

Associated Press Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Illinois Wolverines

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