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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1936

Page

12

Bandits and a Girl Spark Raid Investigation in South District

A string of local updates notes music supplied for the revival and church events at Glorious Church of God in Christ in Mac Donald. Attendees include Mrs. Ella Valentine and Mrs. B Price. revival led by Elder Mamie Whitehurst of Huntington. district assembly runs four days with several attendees from Beckley, Sharples, Minden, Bluefield, and Affinity.

Glorious Church of God Flder Mamie Whitehurst Huntington Frances Pleasant Maggie Eagle Alma Hairston Earline Nowlin W. M. Counts Sharples Charles Dora Davis Beckley Hospital Anna Bronson Church of God In Christ Ella Valentine Minden B. Price Holiness Church Clinton Johnson Beckley Martha Goodall Raleigh Roanoke J. A. Jackson Affinity

Maryland Man Beaten Over Lack of Money

Charles H Beauff of three miles from Cumberland reported a car pursuit by three occupants including a woman. He said the men beat him after demanding money and threw him from the vehicle. Beauff walked to a nearby jailhouse. injuries not serious. Suspects sought by Sheriff Max Malott. description vague.

Hagerstown Sheriff's Charles H. Beauff Beauff Cumberland Max Malott Malott

Eminent Actress Whiffen Dies at 91 After Long Career

The renowned stage star Mrs Thomas Whiffen died at her Virginia home at 91. Born Blanche Galton in England in 1845, she rose to prominence in American theatre for over five decades, debuting in 1868. Her ashes will be sent to England, with a Washington cremation planned.

Associated Press Thomas Whiffen Blue Ridge Foothills Washington England Blanche Gal‘on Long Sand Whiffen Trelawny the Wells Roanoke Pecey la Tadio Sketc Jeremiah

Flying Pole Gains Fame In Polish Village

In Poznan Poland Antoni Gabriel lacking formal training used simple tools to build an airplane. He flew for 45 minutes reaching speeds of miles per hour and altitudes between 1800 and 2100 feet. The village of Mnnchowice raised funds to support his future experiments.

Associated Press Poznan Poland Antoni Gabriel Tony Mnnchowice

Local Colored News League To Meet

The Junior League will meet this evening at 8:09 at the home of Mrs Grace Lyles All members are asked to attend. Anniversary services close Sunday at First Baptist Mullens with sermons by Rev J C Brown and Rev W J Carter, music by Lillybrook choir and a 2 30 anniversary sermon. Numerous programs and dinners planned with inviting attendance.

Grace Lyles First Baptist Church Mullens J. C. Brown Alex Barbour W. J. Carter Lillybrook Choir Lester G. C. Gilbert Ebenezer Baptist Church Beckley The Missionary Society A. C. Wood H. C. Craig East Beckey Winding Gulf Linwood Baptist Church Slab Fork W. M. Freeman Rv. J. C. Brown B. F. Ferguson Eugene Wyly J. A. Adams New Hope Baptist Church East Beckley Whipple H. S. Hayes Morning Valley Baptist Church Affinity Esther J. King J. S. Pons J. A. Jackson Mary Emily Colvin Fireco Corinne Mayo Summerlee Henry Dubois Club No E. M. Hannah Lula Trotter Stamford W. M. Hairston

Itch Lotion Promises Relief at Beckley Watkins Store

A Beckley advertisement promotes Gates Sanative Lotion as a guaranteed remedy for itching. The large bottle is highlighted as a cure for embarrassment and discomfort, encouraging readers to visit Watkins for purchase.

Watkins Gates

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