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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1935

Page

9

Mabscott Hostess Honors Mrs Lilly with Miscellany Shower

Mrs J W Ingram entertained Thursday evening at her Mabscott home honoring Mrs Fred Lilly. Guests enjoyed games and a shower of gifts followed by a dainty refreshment course. Attending were numerous friends and relatives listed by name.

J. W. Ingram Mabscott Fred Lilly Lilly M.ain Hilly C. H. Fink Marret Hentz Priscilla Baker Effie Hedrick J. R. Garfson Z. Bennett Bencebuck Banna Eads Edith Combs Anna Hutchinin Maude Daugherty Ene Stover A. W. Gwynn J. B. Kirk Nearle Davis James Kirk A. L. Lilly V.L. Lilly M. J. Brampen G. K. Basham Win Fineout John Willtes Ethel Boalt Noah Hufthéan Thelma Hedrick Jem Fink Bessie Comer Ernest Walker Fannie Is Walker C. 1. Hilly J. E. Davis

Terbert E. Jones Hosts Oak Hill House Party

Herbert E. Jones of Charleston entertained guests at a weekend house party in Oak Hill Saturday. Attendees included Mrs E Payne Jr and Miss Elinor S Payne of Beckley, with Miss Mary Lewis Dickinson honored for recent return from months away.

Herbert E. Jones Charleston Oak Hill Mr. Jones Mrs. E. Payne Jr Elinor S Payne Beckley Lary Lewis Dickinson Miss Dickinson

South Africa Names At Ceremony Include Several Guests

The guest list for the event includes South Africa residents Mr Arthur Hill and Mrs Hill, Miss Rebecca Grey Dickinson, Mrs Harrison B Smithie, Henry Litaker, William A Ruffner, Jacob Wright, and Patrick D B Kooniz.

South Africa Arthur Hill Rebecca Grey Dickinso Harrison B. Smithie Henry Litaker Wilemans A. Ruffner Jacob Wright Patrick DB. Kooniz

Mrs Duncan Johnston Guest Of Honor At Huntington Bridge

Mrs Duncan Johnston of Alderson was the guest of honor at a bridge evening in Huntington hosted by Miss Dorothy Johnston. The Beaver Avenue home of Mr and Mrs A J Johnston Jr was decorated with cut flowers and a crystal centerpiece. Three tables played for a high score prize won by Mrs Duncan Johnston. a tea service preceded a salad course for guests including Miss Kitty Koiner and several Johnston family members.

Dorothy, Johnston Duncan Johnston Alderson Mr. Johnston Huntington A. &. Johnston, Jr Beaver Avenue Kitty Koiner Chester W. Cook Ted McDowell Herbert Stansbury Ross Irle Elizabeth Johnston Izzie Johnston Union Margaret Nose Williong Henrietta Koiner Marshall Johnston W. R. Fugitt A. S. Johnston, Jr Dorothy Johnston

Johnston Family Visits In City

Mr and Mrs A S Johnston Jr entertain informally at dinner today at their Beaver area home. Dinner at 1:30 with guests including Elizabeth and Izzie Johnston Malcom Stephen Johnston of Union Duncan Johnston Alderson Ross Irle Marshall Johnston and daughters Julia and Betty, Dorothy Johnston and others.

A. S. Johnston Beaver Aera Elizabeth Izzie Johnston Malcom Stephen Johnston Union Duncan Johnston Alderson Ross Irle Marshall Johnston Julia Betty Marshall Dorothy Johnston Mrs. Marshall Johnston Robert French Concord College Athens R. M. French South Katiawha Street Douglas Schwank iConcord College R. Schwank First Avenue W. W. Koiner Detroit Mich Jack Beane W. E. Heane Wright Road New York City Dennis Leary Richlands D.M. Leary Woodlawn Avenue L. T. Putman White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Street H. J. Holliday Edgar Arthur Buster Foster Gladys Buckland Roscoe Williams Harper . ‘Road J. G. Polley A. L. Brogan

Covered Dish Dinner For Young People

A covered dish dinner was held Friday at the Methodist Temple on South Kanawha Street for the Young People's department. Frank Hoffman and Miss Virginia Cooper led talks, with Miss Nannie Ellen Gadd and Miss Marie Herne directing an informal debate chaired by Irving S. Maddy. A large group of young attendees and several counselors helped with dining and post dinner games.

Methodist Temple South Kanawha Street Young People’s Department Frank Hoffman Virginia Cooper Nannie Even Gadd Marie Herne Irving S. Maddy Ian Smith Nora Rutledge Patsy Ann Ashley Nancy Ballengee Marie Her Arthur Smith Billy Duke D. W. Duke J. A. Brackman Mr. Brackman

Mrs Irl Fink Hosts Niece at Edgewood Drive Gathering

Mrs Irl H Fink entertained at her Edgewood Drive home in honor of her niece Mrs Alvy Hawley. A congenial group of neighbors and friends attended the social evening and gifts were displayed after the party. A refreshment course was served to guests including Mrs R M Mc Caleb Mrs Wade Tate and many others from Beckley Mabscott Mt Hope Eccles and nearby areas.

Irl H. Fink Edgewood Drive Alvy Hawley Carl Allen R. C. Dunkrey Virgil Jackson Curtis Martin Joe Bell Clarence Webb Roy Hodge E. L. Webb W. K. Farrar Kyle Fink B. C. Hart Ira Williams Orval Williams Glenn Scarborough Mary F. Woods Beckley

Miss Eileen Jarrell Hosts Elaborate Autumn Dinner

Miss Eileen Jarrell entertained at the Pleasant Inn on Friday for Miss Audrey Wolffe of Fayetteville. Guests traveled from Jarrell’s home for an eight o’clock four course dinner with pink and green decor and a later ice course.

Eileen Jarrell Pleasant Inn Audrey Wolffe Fayetteville Miss Jarrell

Gleaner Class of Presbyterian church to meet

The Gleaner Class will hold its regular monthly business and social meeting Monday at 8 o clock in the church. Hostesses Mrs John Brash Mrs E M Britt and Mrs Joe Wood will serve as hostesses and a full attendance is urged.

Pressbyterian Church John ‘Brash E. M. Britt Joe Wood

Junior Department Meeting At Woman’s Club House

The Junior Department of the Woman’s Club will hold its October meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the Club house on Park Avenue. The meeting features a club mix arranged by the program committee with hostesses including Miss Shirley Banks Miss Margaret Bibb Miss Tna Bair Mrs. Dorsey Biggs Miss Thelma Batesole Miss Wilda Bailey and Mrs. Fred Bailes.

The Womans Club

Bethlehem Chapter Planning Meeting Seeks Attendees

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Masonic Hall. Visitors from Hinton and Athens chapters are expected and all members are urged to attend.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Hinton Athens

Dinner Given For Visiting Ladies In Home Of Biakelys

Mrs. Blakely, Miss Julia Pack and Miss Carolyn Lindsey hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs. E M Largent and Miss Mary Largent of Fan Paw at Mr. and Mrs. W T Blakely's Home Court residence. Visitors were welcomed as courtesy guests.

E. M. Largent Mary Largent Fan Paw W. T. Biakely Home Court Mrs. Blakely Julia Pack Carolyn Lindsey

Dinner Setting At Beckley Hotel Private Dining Room

Evening gathering described in the Beckley hotel private dining room where eleven covers are set at a table centered with a low bowl of mixed flowers. The scene highlights a well appointed dining arrangement.

Beckley Hotel

Community Notices of Visitation and Travel

Local residents report visits and travels to Charleston White Sulphur Springs and Beckley. Notables include Mrs C R Hatless recuperating in Raleigh General Hospital and Mrs Roschi, state auxiliary president, at a Legion meeting in St. Albans. Regulars attend coal rodeos and family weekends across West Virginia Virginia counties.

C. R. Hatless South Heber Street Raleigh General Hospital R. T. Bair Virgil Snead Lucille Bobbie Bair Charleston Frederick W. Roschi St. Albans American Legion Auxiliary Roschi A. J. Mangus Clarendon Frank Huffman Nelson Bragg Marshall College Huntington

Weekend Gatherings Mention Charity Members and Visitors

A jumble of social notes records weekend guests and visits across Charleston. Multiple households including Sloan Wyckoff Bird Terry Burton Kincaid Hazelwood hosted and joined district DeMolay Lodge events, college students at Concord visiting family, and local residents traveling to Seattle and Alderson for events and vacations.

Karen Annelle Howard Phillips Temple Street Seattle Washington Philippines Japan Adney Sutphin, Jr Concord College Athens A. ©. Sutphin Wickham Avenue Duncan Johnston Alderson A. S. Johnston Jr Dorothy Johnston J. B. Kirk James Kirk Small Daugher Connie Ann Cabin Creek Eloise Honts Eagle Rock Maxine Lushbaugh Jet Baltimore G. E. Honts Jr Louer Apartments

Local Social Roundup From Oak Hill to Beckley

Notes from Oak Hill and Beckley detail weekend visits and guests. Mentions Miss Jane Palman Miss Elizabeth Stairs Bob Huffman Tom Garrett at Oak Hill Hinton game. Various visitors from Alderson Beckley Roanoke Cleav Creek and North Kanawha Street attend fairs homes and college events.

Parkersburg Zanesville Ohio Jane Palman Elizabeth Stairs Bob Huffman Tom Garrett Oak Hill- Hinton Oak Hill Walker O'Neal Federal Prison Alderson M. F. Odell Ross Meadows John Earle Lilly Alderson Yester Mary Largent Beckley EM. Largent Paw Paw W.T. Blakely Sargent Mount Hope Allen Bowie Roanoke W. S. Cavendish Skelton G. A. Kidd

McCreery Thornton Wedding Announced

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Gwendolyn Thornton and Alves Earl Mc Creery on October 5 in Fayetteville. Rev. M Homer Cummings officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Daniel, attended local public schools. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J Earl Mc Creery, also attended the local public schools.

Gwendolyn Thornton Alves Earl McCreery Fayetteville M. Homer Cummings George Daniel McCreery J. Earl McCreery

No Plans Announced for Greenbrier Military School

The report notes that there are no announced plans or future developments for Greenbrier Military School, leaving questions about its ongoing status and direction.

Greenbrier Military School

MecCLINTIC Very Ill Hospital Attache Reports No Change

Charlottesville reports MecCLINTIC very ill as hospital attaches said there was no change in his condition today. Officials provided the AP update from Charlottesville on October 12.

Associated Press Charlottesville

Federal Judge Mc Clintic in serious condition after operation

Charleston West Virginia federal judge George W. Mc Clintic is hospitalized in serious condition following an operation. The public figure underwent surgery and is reported to be recovering.

George W. McClintic Charleston, W. Va

Circle to Meet at Mabscott Silver Tea

The Mission Circle of the Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott will hold its annual silver tea Thursday evening October 17 at Mrs. A L Lilly's home. The public is invited to attend.

Calegary Baptist Church of Mabscott A. L. Lilly

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Terbert E. Jones Hives White Cross Pharmacy Main and N Kanawha Streets Johnston Dr. Koch Kejeh Optometric Eye Specialist Lilly Bldg Mrs. Irl Fink Oatess Andrew Wolffe Lucille Bair Ruth Clifton G. Dewey Isley French Fogle William Erskine Linda Sarrett I. M. Shanholtzs Charottesville Pinecrest Sanitarium Jarrell Bradfiem Atlanta Pela L. Berman Melvin Nat Berman First Ave E. S. Pugh J. A. Hunt Hal Scott F. L. Conway R. J. Burmeister C. H. Mead E. B. Hawkins, Jr E. B. Hawkins E. M. Payne Middlebrook A. H. Grigg Hamilton Augusta Kerr Stanley Ellis Barbara Augusta J. E. McKenzie San Francisco California C. W. Hogg Martha Page R.L. Page Berwind Cincinnati S. H. Summers Kyle Meadows Kathleen Summers Clyde Bolen B. F. Stout J. H. Cline W. L. Tucker A. J. Adams Beckley Newspapers Corporation Wheeling West Virginia Circulation Association Ann Willfang Greenbrier College Lewisburg H. F. Willfang George Holmstead Holmstead J. A. Cunningham Mary Miss Cunningham R. G. Broaddus L. A. Johnson Charles Halloran Beckley Sa Vera-Rose Beauty Shop Reg West Virginia Beauty Shoppe Emble Sara Ballengee Princeton High School S.C. Ballengee EB. M. Payne, Jr James G. Goodwille Cora Dickson Paul W. Feigley Casa Loma Victor Dandridge Putt Tame Benon, Yufe Drants Heckley New River Marguerite Mullens Maxwell & Keyser Prince St
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