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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
2
Renewed hopes of finding Sir Charles Kingsford Smith alive dimmed when a rescue plane failed to locate him on Layer Island in the Bay of Bengal off Siam. Earlier flares from the island had revived belief the famed trans oceanic flyer might still be alive on his England to Australia flight.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Ferguson and Miss Essie Mattingly celebrated combined 13th birthdays Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lundy Bolen in Lego West Virginia. A gathering of friends enjoyed an evening of games and birthday cheer.
Refreshments were served to a long list of residents and guests including Miss Geneva Mead ows and Mary Elizabeth Ferguson. Birthday girl Miss Margaret Almond hosted a party for her brother Dannie. A prayer meeting at L. V. Basham’s home drew several locals. Mr and Mrs Leo Little hosted a Saturday night gathering with many friends. Mary Elizabeth Ferguson led a candy making event with numerous attendees. Eunice Little underwent tonsil surgery at Beckley hospital and recovers at home. Various visits and moves connected families to Beckley Mullens Fireco Affinity and Hardy Kentucky with many relatives present. The community extends condolences for Gene A. O’Brien's sudden death. Paper windows in Chinese homes admit more ultra violet light than ordinary glass.
Mrs Ed Hartson shows marked improvement after a period on the sick list. Little Junior Crawford, youngest son of Mrs J E Crawford, remains critically ill in Beckley hospital. Mr and Mrs L L Wills of Corinne dined with Mrs P A Lovell. Mrs Tracy Hatcher, once homebound by illness, is much better. Rexel Lovell hosted Norman Bennett of Beckley this week as Ray and Jack O'Brien anticipate next events.
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