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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1935

Page

8

Miss Rosie Lacek Weds Anthony Mollish at St. Aess de Sales

Miss Rosie Lacek became the bride of Anthony Mollish at St. Aes de Sales with Rev. John Halpin performing the ceremony. The couple, after a Raleigh home reception, will reside in Raleigh as Mr. Mollish works for Raleigh Coal and Coke. The event included a devotional session, musical program, and a society gathering raising $77.50.

St. Aes de Sales Rosie Elen Lacek Anthony Mollish John Halpin Ting Ceremiony Rosalie *Mollish George FE. Wise Annette Peelish Sophia Lagouski Viola ‘Ligursky Frances Lacik Mary Filipek Mr. Mollish Joe Kaczmarye John Mollish John Peelish George Gazor Joe Wautulok William Peelish Paul Lacek Raleigh Melish Raleigh Coal and Coke Company

Miss Evelyn Minter Hosts Late November Tea

Miss Evelyn Minter entertained with an afternoon tea at the Minter home on North Kanawh street in honor of Mrs. C L Hall Mrs Edward Malcolm Payne Jr and Mrs Clarence W Meadows brides The lower floor was opened for guests with yellow and white chrysanthemums as a backdrop Dining room decor featured yellow snapdragons lace silver and crystal centerpiece a crystal bowl of talisman roses and tall yellow tapers Guests were greeted by Mrs C C Sanders and tea was presided over by Mrs H E Ames and Miss Garnette Handley Wis John Earle Lilly and Miss Mary Elizabeth Maxwell helped serve several friends called during the afternoon.

E. C. Minter Kanawha Street Evelyn C. L. Hall Huntington Edward Malcolm Payne Jr Clarence W. Meadows Minter H. E. Ames Garnette Handley John Earle Lilly Mary Elizabeth Maxwell

Miss Evelyn Mead Hosts Birthday Bridge Party

Miss Evelyn Mead celebrated her birthday with a bridge party at her father A. G. Mead’s North Kanawha street home. Four tables competed with yellow and white decor. Miss Marguerite Clifton won high scores and Miss Margaret Herringlow placed.

Evelyn Mead A. G. Mead Kanawha Street Bridge Marguerite Clifton Margaret Herringlow Miss Mead Rosalie Terry Ann Ware Elizabeth Fife Phoebe Bledsoe Catherine Jordan Mary Bell Polley Jessie Mae Bowling Margaret Herring Katie Jo Carron Betty Jane Meador Jo Ann Griffith Dorothy Caffee Janet George Marie Garrett Carolyn Klaus

Entertainment at Sunday School and Womans Missionary Society Banquet

Dr. Clay's Sunday School class met at the Methodist Temple with president Mrs. E D Armstrong. A playlet Shantytown Scandal was staged with Mrs H M Blankenship and others. Bible contest prizes went to Mrs Isca Jones and Mrs A L Rarher. Later the Baptist church Fellowship banquet hosted by the Womans Missionary Society drew about 230 attendees with curtains, dinner at six thirty, and a program led by Mrs J B Hayes and Mrs D O Totten.

H. L. Clay The Methodist Temple E. D. Armstrong H. M. Blankenship Willliams Isca Jones A. L. Rarher W. H. Hull Larry Jarrett French Lucas Cecil George O. J. Sraith Clyde Brown J. Vaughan Francis Marshall William White T. §. Rice D.C. Lynn J. BI. Hayes D. O. Totten

Junior Auxiliary Meeting At Memorial Building

The Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion met Friday evening in the Memorial building clubrooms. After a business session, games and contests followed with prizes awarded to Carolyn Klaus Garnette Pedro and Ann Thompson. Light refreshments were served by hostesses Carolyn Klaus and Lois Elkin.

Local Names Prominent at Community Event

Eva Lou Emmons Betty Harrison Violet Harvey Dorothy Caffee Tommy Lipscomb Emtree Lipscomb Elsie Harvey Neva Jane Dempsey Ant Thompson Celia Lois Elkin Carolyn Klaus Garnette Pedro Jeannette Williams Betty Ellison and sponsor Mrs. J R Williams participate in the community gathering.

Eva Lou Emmons Betty Harrison Violet Harvey Dorothy Caffee Tommy Emtree Lipscomb Elsie Harvey Neva Jane Dempsey Ant Thompson Celia Lois Elkin Carolyn Klaus Garnette Pedro Jeannette Williams Betty Ellison J. R. Williams

Miss Anna Lee Rakes Hosts Birthday Party

Miss Anna Lee Rakes celebrated the birthdays of sisters Eileen and Geraldine Rakes at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ines Rakes, in Daniels. Friends and relatives attended a Saturday afternoon of games, refreshments, and a lighted cake with pink and yellow party favors.

Anna Lee Rakes Ines Rakes Daniels Eileen Geraldine Rakes Miss Rakes Patty June Walls Evelyn Mann Patsy Colvin Keaton Bobby Keaton Eloise Worley Ava Lee Young Howard Richmond Charles R. Keaton

Methodist Society In Monthly Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Temple met in the temple ladies parlor with Mrs. J. A. Brackman presiding. Mrs. H. L. Clay gave a devotional on The Korean Church. Papers on the subject were presented by Mrs. A. K. Minter, Mrs. IR. A. Boyd, Mrs. C. H. Rutledge, and Mrs. D. L. Hill. Group No. 5 served refreshments after the session.

J. H. Dunn J. Grubb Inez Caffee Sterling Jones C. A. Ronconi Womans Missionary Society of the Methodist Temple Temple J. A. Brackman H. L. Clay A. K. Minter IR. A. Boyd C. H. Rutledge D. L. Hill No. 5

Caneritons Host and Honor at Ingleside Dinner

Mr and Mrs W G Caperton hosted at Ingleside Slab Fork home Friday evening entertaining Mrs Randolph Page guest of sister Mrs D C Wade and family. Twelve covers. After dinner three bridge tables were played with prizes to Mrs F L Banks high among ladies and Erskine M Caperton high among men. Mrs Page received a guest gift.

W. G. Caperton Ingleside Slab Fork Randolph Page D. C. Wade F. L. Banks Erskine M. Caperton

Music Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Chaminade Music Club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening at eight o'clock in the American Legion Auxiliary club rooms in the Memorial building. Hostesses for this meeting are Mrs. Joe Wood and Mrs. D. W. Duke. A full attendance of members is urged.

Chaminade Music Club American Legion Auxiliary Club Memorial Building Joe Wood D. W. Duke

Royal Neighbors Plan Meeting On Tuesday

The Order of the Royal Neighbors will hold its regular monthly social meeting at the Scout cabin Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Members will meet at the post office building at 7.59 and there board cars which will convey them to the meeting place.

Order of the Royal Neighbors

Personal Notices From Beckley and Charleston

Personal mentions list residents visiting relatives and attending events in Beckley Charleston and Huntington. Notables include George Collins of Charleston in Beckley on business Susan Waters and family visiting from Clarksburg for Frothingham Ferguson wedding Helen Windle to spend Thanksgiving with her parents in Huntington and more in Madison Bristol Va Alexandria and West Point weekend and holiday plans.

George Collins Charleston Beckley J. Waters Susan Clarksburg C. B. Richards Frothingham- Ferguson Helen Windle Myr J. G. Windle Huntington J. G. Polley J. S. Edmundson Ross Daniel Irma Sutphin Madison Robert Caffee Bost George W. Snuffer Burwell Irwin Braswell Virginia Peters Stella Ohlson Virginia Interment College Bristol Army D. Howe Johnston South Kanawha Street R. G. Skinner B. B. Richmond West Point

Community Notices Include West Point Cadet Surgery and Local Visits

A son of a local resident, a West Point cadet, had an appendectomy at the Army hospital last week. Families and friends, including the Gartens and Odells, attended Shrine dances. Pugh returns from Chicago. Residents travel for visits and illnesses, with several plans for Thanksgiving and football games in Roanoke and Blacksburg.

William West Point Army C.D. Garten W. O. O'Dell Charleston E. S. Pugh Chicago R. C. Gask Michael New York Astin Caperton Bernard Mason Webster Mason Pearlsburg Caperton James Pickus New York City Fred Richmond B. B. Richmond West Virginia University Morgantown Alma Luger Slab Fork Matoaka R. J. Brennan Woodbay Frank Lynn Pile C. M. Meadows Doris Lee Meadows W. T. Williamson Beckley Roxie Daviss Oakwood Avenue E. W. Wood South Kanawha Street Sarver Croft Street Carlisle Wade, Jr Blacksburg Wade V.P. I Roanoke

New Legion Post Forms in State Police District

Troopers in this district organize an all state police American Legion post. They have received the charter and proceed with establishment in the community.

Associated Press Uckhannon All State Police American Legion Post

Birthday Party Honors Hazel Shoemaker in Blue Jay West Virginia

Mrs W E King and Miss Mable Shoemaker hosted a surprise birthday party for Hazel Shoemaker at her home in Blue Jay W Va Guests included many local residents and friends with games refreshments and birthday wishes noted Also listed are attendees from surrounding communities and families.

W.E. King Mable Shoemaker Ruth Payne Mable Etta Vivian Shoemaker W. FE. King FP. H. Lynch Edward Wolfe Billy Houchins John McDermitt Howard Wolfe P.C. Fourney Art Carter Edward Foster Kenneth Cook Danny Jim King M. LH. Shoemaker

Local Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Games

Sunday guests included Mrs Birch Phillips and Miss Reba Epperley with Mr and Mrs Carl Persinger in East Beckley. Mable Shoemaker hosted Saturday gatherings with Frank Skaggs and Rance Freeman. Shady Stoco game at Stoco drew Mable Hazel Shumaker Archie Browning and others.

East Beckley Rance Freeman W. E. King Mable Hazel Shumaker Archie Browning Stoco

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