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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1936

Page

8

Affair At Clubhouse On Park Avenue Concert Trio

The Chaminade Music Club presents Frank Cuthbert baritone Volney Shepard pianist and Virginia Chrisman McWhorter accompanist from West Virginia University in concert Tuesday at 8 o clock at the Women's clubhouse on Park Avenue. Cuthbert, NBC artist and veteran performer, has appeared with the Detroit Symphony Boston Festival and New York orchestras and taught at WVU since 1934.

Chaminade Music Club Frank Cuthbert Volney Shepard Virginia Chrisman McWhorter West Virginia University School of Music Womans Clubhouse Park Avenue Cuthbert Beckley Ernest Lunt Pittsburgh Mendelssohn Choir New York Prince Dr. Engel Philadelphia Atantic City Boston The State University Chicago Washington State Illege Cal Tee West Virginia University Beckley Chaminade Music Club

Shepard to Play at To Play Here College

Northfield pianist Volney Shepard, praised as a sincere artist by the Morgantown Fest and Carletonian, will present American pieces in a Tuesday night program at To Play Here college. The recital features works by Brahms, Buonocini, Warlock, Cuthbert, McLowell, Huss, Ganz, Campbell Tipton, Cadman, Robinson, Hageman, Kastelanetz, Beach, Chopin, with Virginia Chrisman McWhorter as pianist and Frank Cuthbert as baritone.

Shepard Chaminade Club Beach Frank Cuthbert Virginia Chrisman McWhorter Chopin Volney Shepard

Sophia School Carnival Promises Community Fun

Sophia School plans a Friday evening carnival from seven to ten to benefit library books playground and primary equipment. Attractions include a fortune teller haunted house hot dogs refreshments a negro minstrel a playlet a cake walk and an hour of dancing. Organizers expect about 400 attendees. Mrs Charles Scott Lewis traveled to Richmond Virginia to visit relatives while Mr and Mrs Cary Frothingham of Charleston were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J M Ferguson.

Hallowe'en Sophia School Sophia James B. Deck Charles Scott Lewis Teft Richmond Helen Cranz Cary Frothingham Charleston J. M. Ferguson

Mabscott Man Beckley Girl Tie July Nuptials

Miss Lillian Lawson and Coleman Cook wed July 11 1936 in Hinton with Rev E W Billings presiding. Lawson daughter of C A Lawson Oakwood avenue is a Woodrow Wilson 1934 graduate active in Girl Reserves G A A and Legion Frolics. Cook son of John W Cook Mabscott is a 1934 Woodrow Wilson graduate football and basketball veteran now employed by Raleigh Grocery. They plan to reside at 136 South Kanawha Street after November 1.

Lillian Lawson Coleman Cook Hinton E. W. Billings Minton Baptist Church C. A. Lawson Oakwood Avenue Woodrow Wilson High School Girl Reserves Club American Legion Lion Club Alyle Cook John W. Cook Mabscott Woodrow Wilson Beckley Raleigh Grocery Company Cenk South Kanawha Street

Mrs Miller Birthday Party Honored by Family

Mrs. W. Y. Miller was surprised guest of honor at a family birthday party held at her home on Wednesday. Refreshments followed by gifts from a long list of relatives and friends. Weekend visitors include Mrs. W. G. Caperton and family visiting Richmond, Kentucky.

Mrs. Miller W. Y. Miller John McGuire Clarence Miller Jammie Wood Paul Barker Gene McGuire Jackie Ray McGuire Faye Ward Virginia Gregory Julia Gregory Ray Miller Walker Fore, Jr Andrew Adams

Hallowe'en Spirit Marks Auction and Contract Games

Witches haunted the parish hall of St Francis de Sales as Beckley couples gathered for a social evening of bridge auction and contract games. Mrs P C Lynch and Miss Mary Conway welcomed guests while prizes were awarded to top and low scorers. A Halloween salad course closed the event. Mr and Mrs J Q Hutchinson and Miss Blancheutchinson visited Charleston Saturday.

Hallowe’en Spirit St. Francis de Sales Beckley Bridge P. C. Lynch Mary Conway Irving Goldstein Lamb Low Edna Lilly M. J. Smisko O. J. Smith Bloch Ballard Z. Gwinn Ed Mannix J. Q. Hutchinson Blancheutchinson John Gray Hutchinson Charleston

Weekend visits and travels of Marshall College circle

Miss Julia Ann Ellison of Marshall College visits family in Huntington while Pauline Compton and Mrs. C. M. Compton plan a ten day trip to Washington and Philadelphia. Others listed include Ellison family trips to Blacksburg and Bluefield, and students at VPI spending weekends at home or in infirmaries.

Julia Ann Ellison Marshall College Huntington J. S. Ellison C. M. Compton Pauline Washington D. C Philadelphia E. C. Loomis Cleveland Ohio Beckley Felix P. Farris Columbus Farris Ned Quinn Belle Miller Quinn Gordon Stuart Mount Hope L.H. Davis Julia Ann Blacksburg Matthew Sonny Lorin D. Shafer Ethel Martin Bluefield Richard Haliburton Mizz Edith Grogan D. C. Wade, Jr Clarence Young Pittsburgh

Medical Auxiliary Meets at White Oak Country Club

Fayette County Woman's Medical Auxiliary met at the White Oak Country Club with a luncheon for nineteen. Mrs. S. W. Price was named legislative chairman. the book The Return to Religion was reviewed by Mrs. H. F. Troutman. November meeting planned for Montgomery Womans Club with speaker Mrs. B F Preston and several state officers to attend.

Frank B. &. Brugh Montgomery

C P Phillips Remembered On Birthday

C P Phillips was honored on his 74th birthday at the Franklin Robertson home in Crab Orchard. Daughters Mrs A A Waddell Mrs Franklin Robertson Mrs T B Oliver and Mrs Harry Wilson hosted a family gathering with reminiscence music and games. A gift basket was presented and Mr Phillips gave a gracious speech of thanks. Attending were numerous relatives from Mabscott Sophia and Hollywood plus extended family members including Mont Phillips Arthur Crook Emmett Phillips Virginia and James Emmett Phillips Mary Ann and Betty Lou Hart and others.

C.P. Phillips A. A. Waddell Franklin Robertson T. B. Oliver Harry Wilson Franklin Roebertson Crab Orchard Hallowe'en Mr. Phillips Mont Phillips Arthur Crook Archie Emmett Phillips Virginia James Emmett Phillips Sophia Charles Waddell R. C. Hart Mary Ann Betty J Lou Mabscott Hollywood

Eccles families gather for reunion and celebration

and Mrs Thomas Wilson and small daughter Joan Ellen of Eccles, Mr and Mrs F B Oliver, Mr and Mrs Charley Phillips and daughter Eunice, Miss Jean Robertson, Bob Robertson, and Mr and Mrs Franklin Robertson gathered for a family event highlighting local ties and community.

Thomas Wilson Joan Ellen Eccles F. B. Oliver Charley Phillips Eunice Jean Robertson Bob Robertson Franklin Robertson

Tolley Birth in Johnstown Road Home

Mr and Mrs Herbert Tolley announce the birth of a son William Ray on October 24 at their Johnstown Road home. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces.

Herbert Tolley William Ray Johnstown Road

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