Mrs Wickham Hosts Social Afternoon with 500 Players
Mrs Thomas H Wickham entertained a group of friends Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 playing 500. Mexican marigold decor contrasted with mahogany in the rooms. Prizes went to Miss Mollie McCreery and Mrs E E Bibb for best hands. consolation prize to Mrs Charles Hodel. Refreshments included chicken salad celery pickles biscuits coffee ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Wickham
Mollie McCreery
E. E. Bibb
Chas. Hodel
Mrs Ewart Hosts Five Course Dinner for Guests
Mrs E P Ewart entertained a group of friends last Friday with a five course dinner party in honor of Mrs J A Ewart who will soon travel to her winter home in Claremont Florida Among the guests were Mrs J A Ewart Mrs John F Davis Mrs W H Bardin Mrs Walter Cook Mrs David Laing Mrs Mary Hedrick Mrs John Anderson of Metalton and Mrs John Kay and daughters Helen and Virginia of Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ewart
J. A. Ewart
Claremont
Florida
Ewart
John F. Davis
W. H. Bardin
Walter Cook
David Laing
Mary Hedrick
John Anderson
Metalton
John Kay
Helen and
Virginia
Leon
Young Women's Auxiliary elects officers at Baptist church
The Young Women's Auxiliary met at the Baptist church last Thursday with Mrs. E. E. Tucker hosting. Officers elected for the year were Miss Flo Withrow president, Miss Ruth Gumm vice president, Miss Dott Ball secretary, Miss Mary Gatherum treasurer, and advisors Mrs. M. F. O'Dell and Mrs. W. A. Argenbright. The next meeting will be November 25 at the church under Miss Ruth Gumm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
E. E. Tucker
Flo Withrow
Ruth Gumm
Dott Ball
Mary Gatherum
M. F. O’dell
W. A. Argenbright
Ready to Give Recital by Miss Barnes in City
Miss Josephine Barnes of New Kensington Pennsylvania arrived Monday and will present a pipe organ recital at the Christian church in town, showcasing her musical skill and notable training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Barnes
New Kensington
City
The
Christian Church
Earl Farley
Fireco
Fred Thompson
Vanwood
Martha FE. Harmon
Princeton
Beckley
Grace Robertson
Charleston
Huntington
Cincinnati
Margaret Stewart
Thos. H. Wickham
Beaver
G. A. Mohler
J. S. Counts
Quinnimont
R. E. Murry
South Beckley
Madden Carr
Fayetteville
E. B. Hawkins
J. M. Andrews
Alderson
FE. P. Ewart
Madeline Carmen
Hinton
J. A. Riffe
Geo. W. War
Frank Johnson Opens Restaurant by Palace Barber Shop
Beckley resident Frank Johnson, a longtime cook, has opened a new restaurant beside the Palace Barber Shop, adjacent to Allen & Pack, expanding local dining options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Beckley
Palace
Allen & Pack
Regular Meals and Specials at Town Eatery
An old advertisement lists regular meals with eggs all styles including bread and butter for 20c and oysters at 30c, plus the best coffee at 5c. It offers meal tickets at 4.00 for 4.50 and notes various sandwich prices.
Red Cross Roll Call Poster Urges Reinstatement Before 1919
A historical notice discusses Howard Chandler Christy’s Red Cross poster promoting the Third Roll Call on November 20, 1911. It explains reinstatement rules for ex service members including two months premiums, back premium credits, and health as at discharge or grace end date, highlighting deadlines and health caveats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Chandler Christy
American Red Cross
Spirit of America
Red Cross
United States
Organist Miss Barnes To Present Circle Recital
Thursday night the Circle Girls assist as Miss Barnes, organist for Trinity Reformed Church at New Kensington, showcases pipe organ work. With skilled support, the recital is predicted to meet with great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Girls
Miss Barnes
Trinty Reformed Church
New Kensington
Miss Stella Hager Weds Cecil Ballard in Beckley
Miss Stella Hager daughter of Mrs Rosa Thompson slipped away to Beckley on Wednesday and married Mr Cecil Ballard of Hinton in a small ring ceremony. Rev Gerald Culberson of the Christian church pronounced the ceremony. They will reside in Eccles with many friends surprised by the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hager
Eccles
Rosa Thompson
Beckley
Cecil Ballard
Hinton
Gerald Culberson
Christian Church
Thanksgiving Dance at Maben Draws Southern West Virginia Guests
The young people of Maben plan a Thanksgiving dance on Friday evening November 28 inviting the best people of southern West Virginia. Beane's 6 piece Novelty Jazz orchestra will provide music. A parade of locals and visiting family members are noted, with multiple residents and visitors from Beckley, Princeton, Charleston, Huntington, and more attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maben
West Virginia
Beane
Red Cross Drives for One Million Volunteers by November 2
The American Red Cross aims to enroll one million volunteers by November 2 to support its peace time program. It compares the scale to Civil War enlistment and highlights disease as a greater annual danger than combat. Enlist at local Red Cross headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Lincoln
Red Cross
Gasless Sundays Order Bans Gasoline Sales in Huntington
Huntington Mayor C W Campbell issues a city order prohibiting Sunday gasoline sales, claiming the move complies with city and state law. The notice follows calls to enroll in Red Cross roll calls and mentions prior pledges connected to wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
C. W. Campbell
Advertised Letters at Beckley Post Office 1919
Beckley West Virginia post office lists unclaimed letters remaining until November 25 1919. Men include D A Blankenship T P Broughman Naaman Cook and others while women include Grace Altizer Minnie Fry and Josie Wood. Call mentioning advertised with date November 18 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
W. Va
Washington, D. C
D. A. Blankenship
T. P. Broughman
Naaman Cook
Marshall Cook
Wyth Dickinson
C. O. Farmer
M. E. Frank
James Huffman
Haney Huntington
Gean Hutchinson
Oscar Johnson
Josie Wood
M. J. Meadows
Improved Chances For Reinstatement
A Treasury and War Risk Insurance ruling grants 18 months to reinstate lapse policies with two months' premiums. A new provision lets ex-service members reinstate within three months of discharge by paying two months' premiums without health proof. After three months, applicants must state health status and submit a reinstatement form plus premium. All former service personnel in Raleigh County gain new eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Secretary of the Treasury
Raleigh County
Treasury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Wickham
Young Women’s Auxiliary
Spiri
Ren
Ella Wren
W. D. Wren
St. Louis
W. T. Branch
Ladies Aid Society of the
M. E. Church
South
L. M. Dorsey
A. B. Wren
Chicago
Nora Harris
W. B. Harris
Pluto
Beckley Hospital
Grass
J. L. Lineweaver
Herbert Stansbury
Marshes
C. M.s Binford
Stanaford
Lake Wales
B. F. Carper
Kilsyth
Woman’s Auxiliary Presbyterian Church
W. R. Drew
Maynor
Amos Klotz
Staunton
Raleigh Register, Inc
Beckley, W. VA
Flag OF Humanity
G. F. Parsons
DELCO
Raleigh Hardware CO
Turkeys
Heber Street
R. B. Yaple
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!