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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1937

Page

9

Wally's New Rating In Society Has Capital Hostesses

Washington gossip centers on the Duchess of Windsor and Aunt Bessie Merry man as they may reunite with American society. The British Embassy faces a pivotal decision on inviting the Windsors, with Washington social leaders and Wakefield Manor in Virginia poised to host if approved. The White House and Mrs. Cordell Hull are expected to participate in the anticipated royal social wave.

Washington Duchess of Windsor Mrs. Buchanan Bessie” Merryman Gold Coast George Barnett Marine Corps Merryman Duke America Baltimore Virginia Sir Ronald Lindsay Lady Lindsay Oyster Bay Hoyts London Buckingham Lewis Barnett Wallis Warfield Wakefield Manor White House Cordell Hull Secretary of State

They Didn't Know Her Then They Didn't Know Her

A former schoolteacher, now Mrs Sumner Welles wife of the assistant secretary of state, may host Windsor and John L Lewis at her white Colonial home filled with antiques. Windsor plans to meet Lewis, while the Duke arrives to study housing and labor conditions and may keep to himself.

Sumner Welles John L. Lewis Windsor Lewis Washington Duke

Hinton Women Attend Rainelle Lodge Meeting

Members of Chesapeake Lodge No. 61 joined Greenbrier Lodge No. 139 of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen in Rainelle on Wednesday. Ivy Charlton led the Hinton group in exemplifying ritual work while plans for social events and a membership drive were discussed.

Hinton Chesapeake Lodge No Greenbrier Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen Rainelle Ivy Charlton

Pendleton to Speak at Alderson Fall Festival Pageant

Mrs. P. C. Pendleton of Clifton Forge Va will be the guest speaker at the Federal Institution for Women Alderson Fall Festival on Saturday October 23 at 1 PM A pageant titled Turning the Pages in History will be presented Invitations have been received by many Hinton residents Admittance is by card only.

P. C. Pendleton Clifton Forge, Va Federal Institution For Women At Alderson Hinton

Mrs Waldo Taken to Clifton Forge Hospital

Mrs P M Waldo was moved from her home to Clifton Forge Virginia hospital Wednesday. She rode with Mr Waldo and Mrs C to the medical facility for treatment and care.

P. M. Waldo Clifton Forge Waldo

Mrs Dorothy Abbott Attends State Nurses Meeting

Mrs Dorothy Abbott superintendent of nurses at Hinton hospital attends the state meeting of nurses in Martinsburg.

E. Pierce Dorothy Abbott Hinton Hospital Martinsburg

WV PTA pushes nonpartisan appointing provisions for legislature

The West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers resolutions committee asks the legislature to adopt nonpartisan appointment rules and to form county medical society committees to address social diseases in schools. Other proposals urge revised state aid allocations favoring populous counties, teacher tenure, higher salaries, more school funds, and library funding. About 450 registered. 275 at the banquet where Dr. Homer P. Rainey spoke.

Associated Press Huntington West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers Delegate Assembly P.T.A. Council Wart Library State Library Commission Homer P. Rainey American Youth Commission American Council of Education Washington, D. C

Double Slayer in Jail Seized in North Arlington

Paul Dwyer an 18 year old from South Paris Maine confessed to killing an elderly physician and his wife. He is pictured behind bars in Norway Maine after being seized in North Arlington New Jersey. The item notes a board of managers and Ruth Pell Miller of Charleston beginning another year as president. China, though allied forces, had limited involvement in World War I amid internal struggles.

Paul Dwyer Paris Norway North Arlington N. J Board of Managers Ruth Pell Miller Charleston China

Railroad Fare Increase Asked

Washington The Southern Passenger Association comprising railroad officials announced it had asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve an increase in one way fares.

Associated Press Washington Southern Passenger Association Interstate Commerce Commission

Rail freight rates to rise under regional plan

Coach fares jump to 1 1-2 to 2 cents a mile from November 1 under schedules for carriers south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi. Class one carriers seek higher freight rates while Wall Street rumors of a favorable rail decision circulate as commission officials stay silent. The case previously heard this year. Carriers initially asked for a broad rate increase but narrowed to heavy commodities like coal iron and steel ore petroleum lime plaster and cement.

Ohio and Potomac Rivers Mississippi Commission Wall Street Ence

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