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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1937

Page

8

Mark Twain High Hosts Halloween Masquerade Show

At Mark Twain High School the senior junior party featured a Hallowe'en masquerade with guests dressing as prominent figures. Winners included Jack Segle and Chappell Price as Laurel and Hardy, Raymond Taylor as Jeannie Call, and Ruth Seglerack’s sister as peppermint candy. Pauline Hancock portrayed the Duchess of Windsor.

Laurel and Hardy Duchess of Windsor Franklin’ D. Roosevelt Mark Twain High School Jack Segle Chappell Price Raymond. Taylor Jeannie

Smiths Start Housekeeping at Affinity Residence

Mr and Mrs Aleck Smith begin housekeeping at Affinity. Mrs Smith formerly Lola Tipampion a June bride now resides with her mother Mrs Rowena Hampton in Affinity prior to moving.

Register Aleck Smith Affinity

Harper to Have Route One Mail

Effective November 1 the Harper post office will serve as the Route One mail distributing point. Maynor shipments move to Harper, with Okey R. Stover delivering from Harper at 10 a.m. via Roy Chambers and Jim Stover to Daniel Williams, Cittsville, Maynor, Sweenyburg, then back to Harper.

Harper Maynor Okey R. Stover Roy Chambers Jim Stover Clear Fork Daniel Williams Cittsville Sweenyburg

Spinach Dish as Quick Meat-Filled Side

Boiled spinach served with cheese sauce pairs with creamed fish meat mushrooms or frizzled dried beef for a quick appetizing dish. The item emphasizes speed and versatility for lunch or supper.

Class Ring Selected by Largest Stoco High School Class

The largest senior class in Stoco high school history chose two ring types. Plain gold rings will bear the Indian em blem and the set rings will be engraved with SHS. Members will select their preference for the final design.

Stoco High School Stoco

Fritz Moores Ate Hosts At Bridge Party

Mr and Mrs Fritz C Moore hosted a bridge party at their Mount Hope home with five tables. Beulah George of Beckley won the ladies high score and Burl Bragg of Price Hill won the men’s. Dancing and a green and white buffet supper followed.

Fritz C. Moore Mount Hope Beulah George Beckley Burl Bragg Price Hills W. G. Frasers Charleston Analee ‘Undergwood Chester

Students Head to Parkersburg for State Council Meet

Four Woodrow Wilson high School students will travel to Parkersburg Friday and Saturday to attend the state high school student council convention. Ellsworth Shriver Glenn Webb Nancy Ballengee Ann Ware were elected by the student council to attend, with a faculty member accompanying them. Mrs. C. E. Spradlin of Bluefield is weekend guest of her sister in Rock-shaven apartments.

Woodrow” “Wilson Parkersburg Ellsworth Stud C. EL ‘Spradlin Blue~field Tom Young Rockshaven’ Apartments

Shower honors Mrs. Coley with Halloween themed gifts

Friday night shower for Mrs. George L. Coley featured Halloween black and orange decorations, gifts for the bride, refreshments, games, and a prize for the best guest list. Guests included Roy Phipps, Robert Clowers, Miss Evelyn, Mrs. J. P. Martin, Mrs. Lillian Lilly, and others from Sprague and Mt Hope.

Carl Rot George L. Coley Hallowe Tom Bostick'x Leon Wed Peri Me ' Smith Sprague Mie James Neal Mt Hope Alfreda’ Walker Or . Skelton

Shower Honoree Helen Lewis to be Married in December

A bridal shower honored Miss Helen Lewis ahead of her December marriage to Mr. M. N. Iden. Guests at Mrs Rice's East Meats home enjoyed ice cream, cakes, and mints, with many relatives and friends present including Mrs T E Petés, Mrs Daye RL Smith, and Miss Kathryn Totten among others.

Helen Lewis M. N. Iden Ip Rice East Meats Howard George T. E. Petéis KK Rand Clyde,Brown Lynn C. Larrimoré

Quiet Pittsburgh Wedding Attracts Pineeres Sanatorium Staff

The Pineeres sanitarium staff Mistake Gives wedding attended by large crowd at St Andrews Episcopal in Pittsburgh. Rev Howard Paul Puilin former minister, Mrs Ralph Montgomery and other church members celebrated. Bride wore a black and white lace ensemble with gardenias. Groom son of M Catreet of Beckley State University member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. They plan to live in Beckley.

Minna Belle Reynolds Pineeres Fréd' Kellman Hill Pittsburgh St Andrews' Episcopal:s Thie Howard Paul Puilin Torn Ralph Ieee Rometon Montgomery John. Julius. Baird M. Catreet Maines Uo Hove State University Beta‘t Theta Beckley Aitithe Beckley Lions Olab Menge the Elks The Mazons L Beckiey

Halloween party ideas and recipes for festive decorations

A roundup of social events for Halloween week highlights parties by the Commercial club Junior Department and First Christian church, with tips from Mrs. Alexander George on safe lighting and an extensive set of party foods. Suggested menu includes Orange Charlotte, pumpkin themed cakes, marshmallow faces, cider punch, and spooky decor ideas using pumpkins, cornstalks, and orange crepe paper.

Alexander George Associated Press

Personal Notices of Visits and Travel Across States

Local society notes list numerous visitors and travelers. Eva Calloway and Clyde-Snead are in Washington, D C visiting relatives. E L Kirk and daughter Mary Carol of Brads town Ky visit Clyde Sharp family. Mrs Maybelle Rhodes and Mrs Lester Gray head to Greensboro N C for the fair. Eva Flaherty of New River State College visits her parents. Others travel to New York City, Washington D C, Orange Va and Blacksburg Va. hospital moves and homecomings noted among friends and kin.

Eva Calloway Gilbert Leake Washington D. Cox William Herndon Emma.Kessee Orange Frank Lemon Meadow Court Harper Road K Heatherlin’ Jr St MC Raleigh General Hospital Wickham Avenue Howard Cunningham Lynchburg Vai College W.H .Cunningham J.T. Williams Betty Baker Kentucky Ohio Reservoir Ames Marie Sweeney Blacksburg Stephens Cy H. Smith Ashland Roy Teel Raleigh

Bridge party honors guests at Mrs Adair home

Mrs Adair and Mrs Freeman hosted a four table bridge party at 2 30 p m yesterday on South Kanawhas street in honor of Mrs Jack Callaway and Mrs Hampton Thomas. High score was won by Mrs Robert Thompson second by Miss Alma Davenport chrysanthemums and autumn leaves decorated rooms a salad course served among thirty guests including Mrs Gatherum Mrs Burleison and Mrs Martin who recently returned from a wedding trip.

Brooks. Adair Fletcher Freeman Adair South Kanawhas Street Birldes Jack Callaway Hampton Thomas Robert Thompson Alma Davenport John Gatherum Lee “Burleison L.A. Martin

Totten Chosen Head of Anchor Class at First Baptist

Miss Katheryn Totten was elected president of the Anchor class at First Baptist Church during a Thursday night meeting at her home on South Oakwood Avenue. Eloise Coxie was named vice president and Helen Lewis secretary-treasurer. Teachers Ethel Price and Etthel Dunn led the devotional service with attendees Lillian Alley Kathryn Baker Helen Lewis Sloise Cook Kathryn Totten and Mrs John Cook present.

Katheryn Totten First Baptist Oakwood Avenue Eloise’ Coxy Helen Lewis Ethel Price Etthel Dunn Lillian Alley Kathryn Baker Sloise Cook Kathryn, Totten Ethel Dunn John Cook

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