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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1944
Page
9
Local society notes list Miss Margaret Holliday and Mrs. Campbell arriving from Calloway Heights to Beesley after a Virginia visit, with many military relatives and friends traveling, furloughs, new assignments, and common gatherings noted through the community. Previous residents, students, and hospital workers are also mentioned with travel plans and duties.
Frank Herrera teaches Romance languages at Woodrow Wilson High School and presents a Latin American music program of vocal and instrumental selections for the Wiwanis club. The event supports Good Neighbor policy aims. The club votes to hold a night meeting Friday December 22 for ladies night and officer installation, marking the 23rd anniversary of the club charter.
The Methodist Temple choir debuts new deep wine robes with white stoles during morning services. Under Mrs Paine K Johnston’s direction, the choir includes a wide list of members and welcomes Lt. Arthur Kinzer of the U S Navy on home leave to sing tenor. Rev James Tilden Browning will speak as guest at upcoming special service.
A specialized ant group within a colony focuses on tending the fungal food source owned by the colony. About 27 percent of the Philippines population reportedly knows some English.
Private Joyce James, stationed at Arlington, Virginia, describes a boot camp routine at Camp Lejeune and life at the Washington post. She reports weekly time off, visits to New York and Pittsburgh, and plans to return after a ten day furlough with family in Beckley.
Miss Mary Ruth Hicks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K Hicks of Wil Hamstown Beckley, marries Private First Class George J. Coleman son of Mr. and Mrs George W Coleman of Madison Heights Virginia. The ceremony was held at the groom’s home with Rev W T Stave officiating. The couple plan a short wedding trip after which Mrs Coleman will return to Beckley and Private Coleman to his post in Long Beach California.
Denver J Lambert son of Mr and Mrs Doe A Lambert of Logan is assigned to the supply section of the Air Service Command in England. He worked as a copy boy for Lillybreak coal company before entering the air forces. The report notes he is among thousands in the supply division moving equipment to Allied planes over Germany amid wartime duties.
Obituary notes the death of Stella ML Phillips of Mabscott and lists survivors and funeral details. Burial is planned at Lebanon cemetery with services at Sunset Memorial Park and Calfee Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Several couples apply for licenses at the county clerk, listing their names and ages. The document reads like a listing of applicants from various towns with ages and residences, though many OCR fragments are unclear. The filing includes multiple couples and individuals seeking marriage licenses.
The ad promotes Cystex as a remedy for back pain and kidney discomfort. It cites relief from frequent nighttime awakenings, fatigue, and general wellness using a prescription approach and guarantees. It presents quick results and urges trying Cystex before other medications, stressing safety and age suitability.
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