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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1936

Page

6

Amateur Hour at Pineville High Seeks Library Funds

An Amateur Hour at Pineville High on December 4 at 7 30 p m features performers from Raleigh Mercer McDowell and Wyoming counties. Proceeds fund library books. Prizes 10 5 3 dollars. each entrant receives a dollar check. Entry rules limit acts to five minutes and groups of six or fewer may enter.

Mullens Pinevilleigh School Raleigh Mercer McDowell Wyoming Merce Pineville G. N. Nol- Pismo

Personal Mention by Register Staff Writer

Coal City Mac Maxey was called to Beckley Sunday evening by the serious illness of his granddaughter Alma Lou Bower of avenue. Mrs. George McVey of Hico is visiting Mr and Mrs Carson here. The small child of Mr and Mrs Bill Tulley of Whitby is ill. Wiley Setliff of Killarney is ill.

Register Coal City Mac Maxey Beckley Alma Lou Bower Avenue George McVey Hico Carson Bill Tulley Whitby Wiley Setliff Killarney

California Water Project Raises Rates After Completion

In two years after finishing the ag aquatic water conduit in California, officials face an ADA related rate increase. The initiative lifted costs and tied to an estimated toll of about 21 feet in project scope, impacting over 120,000 residents and users.

California Ees

Stonecoal Mines to Work Five Days Despite Holiday

Coal City Stonecoal miners expect to work today and tomorrow to check in a full time week despite Thanksgiving shutdown. None of the mines operated on the holiday. However, under the workers agreement with operators a five day week is required, so the deficiency will be met by work on Saturday.

Register Coal City Stonecoal

Holiday Season Inspires Visits Whitesville People Travel for Thanksgiving

Whitesville residents spend the Thanksgiving holiday visiting family and friends in nearby towns. Fred and Mrs Branham with children Jackie and Danny head to Pocahontas county to visit Mrs Branham's parents. John R Price and Bessie Price visit Mrs Price's mother in Hillsboro, while Opal Aliff visits friends in Bluefield. Anita and Nina Facinoli and Herbert Price are guests of Mr and Mrs Fleshman in Mabscott. Mrs Marvin Argenbright travels to Morgantown to join her husband for the holiday.

Register Whitesville Fred Branham Jackie Danny Branham Pocahontas County Branham John R Price Edwight Bessie Price Bluefield Anita Nina Facinoli Herbert Price E. C. Fleshman Mabscott Marvin Argenbright Morgantown

Child Recovers From Ruptured Appendix At Mullens Hospital

Greta Sizemore, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Sizemore of Soulsville, is recovering at Mullens Hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix. She was admitted a week ago following illness at home. Dr Ward Wylie, hospital superintendent, says the condition is serious but expected to improve.

Register Mullens Mullens Hospital Greta Sizemore Grant Sizemore Soulsville Ward Wylie

Minister Calls For Private Meditation At Thanksgiving Service

Rev. J. M. Criswell, Baptist pastor, urged private meditation and a serene mind during the union Thanksgiving day service at the Methodist church yesterday. He emphasized individual devotion as essential in a rapidly moving world, with the church choir singing suitable numbers.

Ste Mullens J. M. Criswell Methodist Churc Methodist Church

Mrs Walker in Hospital Here After Appendectomy

Lego Mrs Chess Walker is getting along all right at Beckley hospital after an appendectomy performed last week. Mrs Harry Gillespie has returned to her home here following treatment at the hospital.

Register Lego Chess Walker Beckley Hospital Harry Gillespie

Frances Foremen Guests at Dinner

Frances Foremen employed by the E C Minter Coal company were guests at a dinner given by company officials Monday. Afterward a discussion on mine operating problems was held. Frances operates six days a week with no workers exceeding five days.

Register Frances E. C. Minter Coal Company

Vendol touted as quick stomach relief by Vend Man

A drugstore promotion for Vendol claims it doubles typical tonics to target stomach, liver, and bowel troubles. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Virginia Mitchell of Huntington, detailing sleep, digestion, and pain improvements after using Vendol, and urges readers to visit Watkins Drug Store for a sample.

Watkins Drug Store W. Va Virginia Mitchell 7Th Ave Huntington Medicie Watkir

Bread proves not fattening says nutrition science

Leading doctors and nutritionists report lab tests showing bread itself does not cause weight gain. In a large trial half the food was white bread and normal weight women neither gained nor lost while overweight women lost weight. Bread aids fat burning, protects against acidosis, and provides energy for activity.

Better English Class Conducted in Mullens Civic Club Meet

The Civic Club of Mullens sponsors a Better English Study class. It meets each Monday evening at a member's home. Five lessons have been covered.

Register Mullens Civic Club of

Mullens High School Extends English Course

Under Mrs. R. A. Emberger's direction Mullens high school faculty expands the program to include vocabulary building and English grammar. The course will continue through the second year.

R. A. Emberger Mullens High School

Pneumonia Fatal to Street Child

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Bernice Marie Street aged 16 months who died Saturday of pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Street and leaves four sisters Rosalie Mary Frances and a brother Horace.

Register Resoco Bernice Marie Street W. R. Street Rosalie Mary Frances Horace

Shirley Temple Contest Planned in Mullens PTA Show

Mullens Parents Teachers Association will sponsor a Shirley Temple show on January 15. The child most like Shirley Temple wins entry to a state contest with local winners. State prize is free movie tests. High school girls enter a beauty contest with a similar award. Miss Elizabeth Agee directs the evening’s entertainment under Rev. G C Currie PTA president.

Roetster Mullens Parent- Teacher Association Shirley Temple G. C. Currie Elizabeth Agee Henry Agee

Charles Lamb Revives Interest in Shakespearean Dramatists

Charles Lamb renewed interest in dramatists of Shakespeare’s era by selecting passages from old volumes, highlighting their plays and authors and prompting renewed critical attention.

Charles Lamb Shakespeare

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