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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1936

Page

5

Hal Scott Can Go to Reunions With 3 Classes

West Virginia University alumni from Beckley feature Hal M. Scott who earned three degrees at WVU in civil engineering law and engineering again by 1924. He founded a mock fraternity Fi Battar Kappa and helped elevate alumni circles while serving as association president.

Hal Scott West Virginia University Beckley Hal M. Scott Winding Gulf Operators Association Fi Battar Kappar Phi Beta Kappa Scott Mountain and Sphinx John Q. Hutchinson College of Arts and Science George Williams Law College Democratic Club Charleston Hugh A. Dunn Criminal Court WVU Herbert Darnail PWA H. P. Meadows Morgantown Pi Kappa Alpha Elizabeth

Two Guild Members Surprised at Ann Judson Chapter Meeting

The Ann Judson chapter of the World Wide Guild gathered last evening at the home of president Miss Rosalind Carroll. Two handkerchief showers honored Mrs. J. M. Hayes and Miss Rosalind Carroll, who plans to move to Charleston on January 1. A Thanksgiving program featured Miss Lillian Honaker, Mrs. William Clemens, Miss Ruby Irwin, Miss Pearl Webb and Mrs. J. M. Hayes, followed by a business session led by Miss Carroll and a refreshment course honoring many attendees.

Ann Judson World Wide Guild Rosalind Carroll J. M. Hayes Charleston Lillian Honaker William Clemens Ruby Irwin Pearl Webb Miss Carroll Martha Dickinson Belle Daugherty Mildred Agee Wylantha Byrd Margaret Hulett Ivan Bowling Sylvia Withrow Elmer Hutchinson Marguerite Rakes Helen Lewis Florine Clemens Lucy Nellie Irwin Elouise Cook June Matheney Margaret Alice Carter Eva Light Bessie Carroll

Local Marriage Licenses Reported In County Clerk Files

Leonard Lyons 22 of Stanford and Virginia Hancock 21 of Skel ton received licenses. Cecil Buren Fulmer 26 and Mary Ida Sheeley 21 of Edwight, William Dermont 44 and Mollie Savage 27 of Terry also listed. Leo Vecillo Jack Ellison Lew Sheffler Charles Scott Lewis Jack Evans Dwight Casto and Bill Mabe, VPI students at Blacksburg, Va, are due here Thursday night for a visit to their homes.

Leonard Lyons Stanford Virginia Hancock Skelton Cecil Buren Fulmer Mary Ida Sheeley Edwight William Dermont Mollie Savage Terry Leo Vecillo Jack Ellison Lew Sheffler Charles Scott Lewis Jack Evans Dwight Casto Bill Mabe V. P. I. Blacksburg

Beckley Sisterhood Cabaret Supper At New Center

Beckley Sisterhood to host a cabaret supper at the new Community Center Sunday night. The program includes dance numbers, instrumental and vocal items by local performers and guests from Beckley Charleston and nearby towns. Supper at 7 30 p m. Wilda Ganeau introduces the program with Nathan Berman presiding.

Beckley Vera Baxter Watkins C. W. Waterman Jr Wilda Ganeau London England Nathan Berman Frances Mae Lewis Ben Lewis Alice le Jeune Eili Bili Miss Ganeau

Thanksgiving Guests and Travel Plans Across Virginia and West Virginia

A long list of local households note Thanksgiving guests and travel plans. Families from Charleston Logan Marlinton Huntington and nearby communities welcome relatives and friends from Roanoke Bowling Green Phil adelphia and Bristol to share the holiday with them. Many plan to attend VPI VMI and Army Navy games and several readers will motor or sail to spend the weekend with relatives conducting family reunions and visits.

Tom Lewis W. L. Peck Charleston Gertrude Sampson Powell Cook Logan Charles Thoma C. L. Allen Buchanan Madison McCulloch Dwight A. File Lexington Ashton File F. L. Banks Roanoke William Miles Bowling Green L. N. Cook New Philadelphia Ohio Ethel Eva Keyser Mac Banks Varsity Louise Prease Johnson City Tenn C. L. Calloway H. B. Moore Mr. Moore Marlinton John Samuel Calloway Jimmy deBerg Little Washington W. M. Reeser Mary Elizabeth Huntington R. O. Calloway Scarbro F. W. Roschi Roschi Louet Apartments F. L. Conway Duff D. Daniel Philadelphia Leslie Gates V. P Blacksburg L. A. Gates College Avenue George Eckley George Eckley, Jr Harper Road Thomas Morgan, Jr Tenafly N. Y K. G. van Wynen Rosa Thompson Athens J. A. Cunningham Bristol Cunningham Martha Mary Chattanooga Earle Bibb Jr VP. I E. E. Bibb Billy McClung Glen Ferris Harry Elmore Mary Katherine Donald Dolly McQuade

Organ Recital To Be Given Friday Night

Beckley residents are invited to an organ recital Friday night sponsored by Circle No. 3 of the Presbyterian church. Featured artist Mrs William Taylor with Miss Violet Cook, Mrs H A Sloan, Miss Elizabeth Stairs and Mrs Thomas Elswick. vocalists include Helmut Holz, J O Freeman, Baxter Laird. The program features organ and piano trio and duo, organ solos, and vocal numbers. A silver offering will be taken.

Beckley Circle No. 3 The Presbyterian Church William Taylor Violet Cook H. A. Sloan Elizabeth Stairs Thomas Elswick Helmut Holz Berlin J. O. Freeman Baxter Laird

Thanksgiving travel plans across states for area residents

Miss Lanier plans to leave tonight for New York to spend Thanksgiving. Mrs. T. H. Wickham and Mrs. J. E. McKenzie visit Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Hurt head to New York for the holidays to join aunt Mrs. N. S. Wheeler. Howard St. Clair will attend the Army Navy game in Philadelphia. Others travel to gather with relatives in Martinsville, Beckley, Blacksburg, and Philadelphia for Thanksgiving.

Lanier File New York City T. H. Wickham J. E. McKenzie Charleston Fred A. Hurt New York N. S. Wheeler Howard St. Clair West Point Franklin Field Philadelphia Helena Doyle Rhodell H. L. McCreery Harry Jr Sally Leigh New Martinsville W. C. Adams R. B. Yaple M. H. Ashe Carol Bloomsburg Carrie Chapin Scranton Blanche Yaple Plymouth H. R. Ridenour J. W. Maxwell Clifton D. C. Wade, Jr Blacksburg Frances File Gunston Hall Washington, D. C Ashton File Luther Hartung Huntington Hartrung R. Schwank

Mrs. Cope Entertained At Cal laway Street Shower

Mrs. David Cope formerly Thelma Massie was honored at a bridge shower hosted by Miss Jessie Worley at Mrs. G. W. Upton’s home on Calloway Street. Prizes went to Belva Huffman high, Everett Smith second, A R Cook low. Little Ann Lowe presented gifts to the bride amid a salad course.

David Cope Thelma Massie Jessie Worley G. W. Upton Calloway Street Belva Huffman Everett Smith A. R. Cook Ann Lowe P. M. Epling H. L. Clarke Raymond Bair B. B. Thompson A. R Cooke Opal Phillips Mary Smith Edith Hollandsworth Elsie Bowman Agnes Bowman

Warlord Slain Killer Freed in Chinese Pardons

A young Chinese woman shot and killed warlord Sun Chuanfang at a temple and then surrendered. Despite a seven year sentence, appeals for clemency led to a full pardon amid reverence for ancestors and traditional morality.

Associated Press Nanking China Sun Chuanfang Yangtze Marshal Sun

Miss Hilda Powers Plans Holiday Visit

Miss Hilda Powers daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Powers of Harper Road who studies at Arlington Hall Washington DC expects to spend holidays with friends in New York New York is the destination for the holiday visit while she is away from home.

Hilda Powers M. W. Powers Harper Road Arlington Hall Washington, D. C New York

Sunday School Class Renames to Arbor Vitae

The S. W. and S. Sunday school class of First Baptist church chose Arbor Vitae as its new name at a Monday church meeting. A Christmas party is planned for December 23 at Mrs. Donnie Bowling’s home with committees named for refreshments, entertainment, and decorations. Attendees include Mildred Agee, Martha Dickens, Ruth Smith, Alice Beard, Mildred Holliday, Margaret Carter, G. A. Massing, Earle Ricker, and Etta Marie Godbey.

S. W First Baptist Church Donnie Bowling Ruth Smith Margaret Carter Etta Marie Godbey Mildred Agee Alice Beard Martha Dickenson Earle Ricker Mary Holliday G. A. Massing Martha Dickens Mildred Holliday

Ruth Dickson Hosts Chatterbox Bridge Evening

Ruth Dickson proved a charming hostess at her North Kanawha Street home for the Chatterbox Bridge club. Two tables played late with Miss Julia Bruce taking high score and Miss Margaret Bledsoe low. A Thanksgiving themed refreshment course followed for the guests including Mrs. D. C. Wade Jr.

Ruth Dickson Kanawha Street Chatterbox Bridge Club Julia Bruce Margaret Bledsoe D. C. Wade Jr

Local entrants listed for pageant lineup at event

Wanda Cook, Miss Peggy Earwood, Miss Julia Bruce, Miss Margaret Bledsoe, Miss Marjorie Graves and Miss Dickson are named among contestants in a regional pageant taking place this weekend, with organizers inviting spectators to attend.

Wanda Cook Peggy Earwood Julia Bruce Margaret Bledsoe Marjorie Graves Miss Dickson

Steaks and Celebration for Baby Arrival at Kroger

A steak supper hosted by A R Nugen at Kroger on Main Street celebrated the arrival of his daughter born November 20. Co workers were invited and served at Leslies with guests including Nancy Brigubuglio Henrietta Lemon R K Kiddy L P Wallace Fred Bsharrah and A R Nugen.

A. R. Nugen Kroger Leslies Nancy Briguglio Henrietta Lemon R. K. Kiddy L. P. Wallace Fred Bsharrah

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