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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1935

Page

8

Miss Elsie Cipolat Weds Theodore Williams in Beckley

Miss Elsie Louise Cipolat and Theodore French Williams married June 20 1935 at Mount Hope Baptist Church with Rev Clarence Figgatt officiating. The bride daughter of Felix Cipolat of Hull street Beckley and the groom son of J F Williams of South Kanawha street both graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School. They plan to make Beckley their home.

Elsie Louise Cipolat Theodore French Williams Mount Hope Clarence Figgatt Mount Hope Baptist Church Williams Felix Cipolat Hull Street Beckley Woodrow Wilson High School J. F. Williams South Kanawha Street New River State College Montgomery Beta Kappa Chi West Virginia Relief Administration

Royal Neighbors Enjoyable Meeting at Lilly Home

The Royal Neighbors of America held a social gathering Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lilly on the New Raleigh road. Guests enjoyed outdoor games with lights strung across the lawn, and prizes were awarded in contests. A refreshment course followed for numerous members and guests.

Royal Neighbors of America W. T. Lilly Raleigh Road Carl Lilly W. D. McPhee Hobart Wood Mary Slack Myrtle Lilly A. L. Honaker A. A. Potts Ruth Wood Bernice Christian Stoward Eads Ivetta Rutherford Margaret Alma Mae Wetzel W. D. McPherso Edna May Reid Leona Goss BR. H. Jesse M LL Humphries Annie Long J. H. Eads Alice Rogers John Brezak Annie Scott J. S. Lawrence Harry Hirshberg William Speake C. W. Smith John Sorrells Netlie Richmond Charles Wetzel Jesse Richmond

Miss Gebhardt Hosts Charms Guests At Temple Street

Miss Catherine Gebhardt was charming hostess Friday evening at her Temple street home entertaining Midshipmen Charles A. Gebhardt and Robert Huffman and a group of con genial friends. The gathering featured bridge and dancing and displayed Mr. Gebhardt's souvenirs from Germany Edinburgh Scotland Paris northern Africa and other ports.

Catherine Gebhardt Temple Street Charles A. Gebhardt Robert Huffman Gebhardt Germany Edinburg Scotland Paris France Africa European Herbert Tolley Irene Bostic Orene Bostic Tloretta Souders Mabel Phillips Karly Wiley Edward Gallaher Brownie Phillips Charles Gebhardt Robert Hoffman

Mrs Yago Hosts Afternoon Tea for Guest From Hinton

A detailed account describes Mrs. John Yago's afternoon tea at her Fifth street home in honor of her guest Mrs. J. W. Yago of Hinton. Floral decorations featured mixed garden colors and a central bowl arrangement. Guests included Mrs. D. C. Meadows assisting at the coffee urn with social chatter among attendees.

John Yago Fifth Street J. W. Yago Hinton D. C. Meadows R. L. Reardon Virgil Snead Tobin Stover E. L. Webb L. E. Shrewsbury George Parker Ritchie Ware L. A. Gates M. B. Gates La+trobe D. O. Totten

Wilkinson Meadows Yago trio named in notice

E. C. Wilkinson, Mrs. D. C. Meadows and Elizabeth Ann Yago are listed in the notice as connected parties in the public declaration. The document names these individuals in relation to the specified matter and indicates their roles or interests within the filing.

E. C. Wilkinson D. C. Meadows Elizabeth Ann Yago

Mrs. Frank Lynn Pile Is Guest Of Honor

Mrs. Frank Lynn Pile of McAlpin and Mr. Pile will move to Charleston soon. Mrs. L Waters and Mrs. C 2 Richards hosted a Friday bridge luncheon with varied garden colors. After a one o'clock meal players played bridge. prizes went to Mrs. S C Catron for high and Mrs. Chester W Cook for second high. Mrs Pile received a remembrance gift.

Frank Lynn Pile McAlpin Pile Willeave Charleston L. Waters Richards S. C. Catron Chester W. Cook Pile

Hostess Honors Visitors At Slab Fork Luncheon Bridge

Mrs. J. H. Harvell entertained visitors Mrs. William Gaston Caperton Jr and Mrs. Eugene J. McDonough at the Caperton home in Slab Fork. The afternoon featured luncheon, bridge games, and prize awards for high scores. Guests included Mrs. Austin Caperton and several local and New York guests.

William Gaston Caperton, Jr New York City Eugene J. McDonough Charleston W. G. Caperton Slab Fork J. H. Harvell Austin Caperton David McLeanlow Caperton McDonough Eleanor Payne E. M. Payne, Jr James Goodwillie

Graveley Home Party For Mrs. Vaught Shower Guests Named

A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the Graveley home by Mrs. Carl Graveley, Mrs. Jack Ward, and Mrs. A. W. Pennington for Mrs. B. T. Vaught. After social time, gifts were opened and guests received a refreshment course.

Carl Graveley Graveley Jack Ward A. W. Pennington B. T. Vaught John Willites, Jr W. W. Graveley M. B. Light Bina Ford F. L. Fadeley Fred Lilly

Gunter Family Honors Granddaughter at Mabscott Dinner

Mr and Mrs Larkin Gunter hosted a Mabscott dinner to honor their granddaughter Miss Virgin Dave Godbey who spent most of the summer in a local hospital. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers Mr and Mrs Raymond Godbey Miss Virginia Godbey Mr and Mrs Paul Gunter their children Mary Elizabeth Lois Pauline and Herbert Gunter.

Larkin Gunter Mabscott Virgin Dave Godbey Herbert Chambers Raymond Godbey Virginia Godbey Paul Gunter Mary Elizabeth Lois Pauline Herbert Gunter

Misses Crawford Hostesses For Friday Occasion

Misses Millie and Tellie Crawford entertained Friday evening at their brother's home to honor Miss Helen Duncan of Narrows Virginia. Refreshments followed for Helen Duncan Ruby Stout Athenel Taylor Marie Wallace Eileen Lilly Angelina Persinger Nellie and Millie Crawford Clarence Stout Thermo and Ernest Lilly Mark Lewis Howard Collins Clyde Persinger Eugene Souders and Elmer Crawford.

Millie Tellie Crawford Helen Duncan Narrows Virginia Ruby Stout Athenel Taylor Marie Wallace Eileen Lilly Angelina Persinger Nellie Millie Crawford Clarence Stout Thermo Ernest Lilly Mark Lewis Howard Collins Clyde Persinger Eugene Souders Elmer Crawford

Ladies Day At Black Knight Club Observed

Ladies Day activities took place at the Black Knight Country Club on Friday with a nine hole golf tournament in the morning. The golf committee prepared for the event and attendees enjoyed the formal observance.

Black Knight Club Black Knight Country Club

Qualifying Rounds Set for Ladies Tournament This Week

The announcer said the qualifying rounds for the ladies' tournament may be held through Monday of this week with the main event starting on Tuesday.

Weekend visits across town and state lines

A long list of social visits and weekend guests from Charleston to Huntington fills the notes. Mentions include Miss Margaret Garges and Miss Ruth Kennedy with host family in Skelton, and visitors from Virginia and North Carolina to Beckley and Charleston.

Queen Sylvia VI Crowned Queen of Mountain State Forest Festival

Miss Sarah Katheryn Thompson of Bluefield was chosen Queen Silvia VI for the Mountain State Forest Festival held in Elkins West Virginia October 3 to 5. The Salem College senior and former Bluefield College student is descended from Virginia families and received royal approval from A Spates Brady and W Grady Whitman. She will be crowned October 3 and lead a program of pageantry including the Queen’s Ball in her honor.

Elkins West Virginia Sarah Katheryn Thompson Bluefield Silvia VI A. Spates Brady Thompson Salem College Winston-Salem North Carolina Roy Steele Thompson Beaver High School Itc High Bluefield College Wesleyan College Macon Georgia Wesleyan Virginia England Henry B. Harman Noah W. Kiser A. Spairs Brady W. Grady Whitman Miss Thompson Silvia

Local residents take weekend trips and visits

Travelers and relatives are noted leaving for vacations and gather at homes across the region. D. C. Wade heads to Craig Healing Springs, while Gordon Thompson journeys to Atlantic City and other east coast spots. The McAlpin and Rupert groups plan returns, and dances and family reunions occur in Charleston and Petersburg.

Pect Indianapolis Ind D. C Wade Craig Healing Springs Richmond J. A. Cunningham Henderson Gordon H. Thompson Atlantic City Philadelphia Frank Lynn Pile Mc Alpin Charleston R. L. Sadler Mary Rupert Bobby Sadler Tommy Coleman Betty Lerline Zink Sadler D. C. Meadows, Jr Elizabeth Meadows George Oleson Dewey Isley South North Carolina Myrtle Beach S. Cc

Weekend visitors and travel notes across several states

Neill and children of Elkin North Carolina visit relatives in Galon Ohio. Mrs Snouffer and son Gary join them. Mr Snouffer returns home. Numerous locals plan weekends in Salt Sulphur Springs Bristol and Lawton. Others travel to Atlantic City Cleveland Charleston Akron Denver and Baltimore for family visits fairs races and reunions. Steeplechasing in America traces roots to Canadian officers in Montreal and Toronto.

Margaret Garges Margaret Smoot Ruth Kennedy Charleston W. M. Duncan J. B. Saunders Saunders Washington, D. C W. F. Wingold Kenbridge H. G. Sterne Juanita Biddy Point Pleasant W. BR. Fugitt Webb Angell Sylvia Bolen Kathleen Summers Mullens Ralph Stegall Fayetteville Jency Hawkins Oak Hill Beckley W. W. Goldsmith W. H. Goldsmith Dorothy Richardson Frances Wimberly Soutern Pines N. C Lewisburg Erskine Miller Caperton South Kanawha Street Harper Road Nina D. Bruster Mary Alice Bruster Columbus Ohio W. C. Given and Son Cleveland Lula Hall Woodlawn Avenue E. R. Hawkins E. L. Kinkead Fairmont American Legion Ira Whitlock Virginia Peters Anna Harmon Bluefield E. S. Harvey Greenbrier Valley Fair J. F. Perry Joe Ann G. A. Stine Alfred Emory McClure Ruth McClure Jim McClure John Corey Greenbrier L. A. Landers M. V. MecCollam Grover A. Gebhardt White Sulphur Springs Charles A. Gebhardt Robert Hoffman United States Naval Academy Annapolis Gebhardts Huntington Hoffman Gebhardt W. A. Reese, Jr Rhelda Burleson B. E. Carter Margaret Alice Webster Springs Joe Rogers Eastern Virginia Isabel Evelyn Rogers Morgantown West Virginia University Wanda Lilly Durham Duke University W. H. Walker Cullen Norfolk C. H. Mead McGraws M. M. Spears N. J. Herring Lillington J. N. Fuquay Neill Helen Windle Mount Hope Evelyn Minter Edmund Johnson G. W. Johnson Johnson McAlpin New London Conn Moreland Cunningham W. D. Wren A. S. Johnston, Jr Mr. Johnston Beaver Ave Nancy Fast Beckley W. J. Rogers Hinton C. L. Phipps John W. Massing Lanark Elizabeth Massing J. M. Hayes Mrs. Hayes C, A Bristol Tenn H. C. Epperson Thornhill North Carolina S. H. Summers John R. Smith Buck Helms William MacTaggart Atlantic City N. 7 McTaggart Lew Bays Grove Avenue Lawton and Rainelle B. F. Burleigh Maple Avenue Walter Burleigh Essie R. C. Bradley H. M. Houchins Melbourne Florida B. O. Houchins North Fayette Street P. B. Rogers Virginia William Gilbert Daniel Everett ‘Godbey Carman Fragile Fort Benjamin Tarrison Ind Harris Weeks C. N. Humphries Orpha Williams J. F. Williams W. J. Maynor W. D. Gray Price Hill Mubscott Eva M Daniel Gueille Gray C. R. Simms C. C. Lewis Robert Lewis Denver Colorado Jack McCreery California R.T. Willis Johnson City Blounsville Rogersville Minnie Mae Brammer Eldridge Bolt Akron Boyd Stanley Wheer

Lewis Honored At Coal Dinner

In Fairmont West Virginia Aug 31 union officials and civic leaders honored John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers at a banquet praising the Guffey coal stabilization bill as a stepping stone to prosperity. Lewis will speak at a labor rally tomorrow with Van A Bittner also listed as a principal speaker.

Associated Press Fairmont W. Va Guffey Fairmont Hotel John L. Lewis United Mine Workers South Side Parks West Virginia van A. Bittner International Union Northern Lewis M. M. Neely Bittner

Mayo Milers Welcome Daughter Nancy Ann

Mr and Mrs Mayo Miler of Sprague announce the birth of a daughter, Nancy Ann, on August 24.

Mayo Miler Sprague Nancy Ann

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Gebhardt Mrs. Harvel Mr. and Mrs. Gunter Honor Misses Crawford Sylvia VIII Charles Hodel Rose Harlow Warren New Philadelphia Mansfield Charles Peters Charles Waddell Petersburg Peters Clarksburg Ethel. Frazier G. A. Watkins Watkins Canada Montreal Toronto Vera-Rose Beauty Shop Main C. L. Heppertin& Co., Inc Platt H. Phipps C. L. Herberlin& Co., Inc Raleigh County Bank Reg Raymond Con Vincent Vincent Raymond’s Beauty and Cosmetic Shoppe Main St Embee Lasca Foster Union Shop
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