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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
5
London Daily Mirror fronts news that Mrs Wallis Simpson, former U S society woman living in London, has had her life threatened. The paper notes special guards are engaged for her but no details are available from her home. British papers previously avoided mentioning her openly.
Local society notes list numerous visitors and homecomings in Charleston area households. Names include Mrs. W. A. Reese Jr, Miss Evelyn Bowles Richmond VA, Miss Evelyn Mae Muir Raleigh NC, Dr. L. G. Houser, Dr. F W. Tuckwiller, Ned Quinn Belle, Amanda Fink, C. H. Payne Middlebrook VA, Lois Fillmer, George Williams, Travis Ferrell Mullens, and families in Beckley, Wheeling, Morgantown, Richlands, Huntington, and Roanoke. The items note extended visits, hospital recuperation, and holiday gatherings, with several attending football games and family events.
Virginia Lee Burleson and Curtis Hampton Thomas united in marriage in a Thanksgiving Eve ceremony at the bride’s Woodlawn avenue home. The simple rites featured a single ring, music by Miss Cook, and a champagne reception for family and close friends. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after November 30.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chest colds and lingering coughs. It lists ingredients such as creosote and licorice root, claims fast relief, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied from the first bottle. Druggists endorse its palatable, potent formula.
Miss Alma Davenport hosted dinner guests Miss Virginia Burleson of Beckley and Miss Juanita Ramsey of Huntington. Rev. L. E. Fineout visited Charleston with the Harringtons, and Rev. J. W. Hoyt of Chicago joined. Mrs. Anna Brewer returned home after Raleigh General Hospital. Ruth Bragg and Martha Tucker joined Mr. and Mrs. Hep McGuire to Bluefield Sunny. Mrs. J. B. Kirk remains home ill with flu. Hazel Bragg and Jimmie Tucker accompanied Ann Clay of Beckley to Charleston. The Earl Rogers family moved to a new home on Chestnut Street. Margaret Tucker is confined at home by flu.
A piano organ recital at Presbyterian church opens the evening, followed by a Thanksgiving dance at the Women’s clubhouse hosted by the November group of the junior club. Organist Mrs William Taylor leads with performers Mrs Thomas Elswick Violet Cook and others. vocalists include Mrs Helmut Holz J O Freeman and Baxter Laird. Louis Kaman and his orchestra provide music at the dance in Mullens. Guests are invited to attend both events.
Betty Lee McLean turns ten and hosts an afternoon theatre party with a refreshment course at Maynard's tearoom. The guest list includes Mary Lou Laing, Anabel Laing, Joyce Drewry, Jean Morton, Patsy Colvin Keaton, Patty Sanders, Barbara Turner, Edna Mae Wood, Susanne Cook, Ida Jare Meadows, Craig Scott, Ann and Jean Rucker, Betty Jean Crawford, Ann Ritchie Ware, Daisy Dean Bailey, Martha Page Hogg, Ruth Shanklin, Jo Ann Maynard, Carl Drewry Jr. and other young socialites, plus dancing companions Jimmy deVeny, Mac Smith, William Sutphin, Billy Clay, Bobby and Billy McLean, and D. D. Hazlett.
Mr and Mrs N Berman hosted guests yesterday including Mr and Mrs Hy Roth and children Betty May and Lester, Mr and Mrs Joe Boiersky, Abe Boiarsky, Mrs Fan Crafton and Miss Leah Boiarsky of Charleston.
Members of the dancing set of the community and nearby points attend a festive event enhanced by the influx of college students home for Thanksgiving. The gathering highlights local social life and holiday spirit as students reconnect with hometown friends.
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