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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1929

Page

12

Pink and White Bridge Party Honors Mrs Ney Caldwell

Social news notes a buffet supper and bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Festus Scott on South Oakwood Avenue honoring Mrs. Ney Caldwell recently married. Guests listed include Mrs. Carroll Hutchison and many named friends and relatives in attendance.

Festus Scott South Oakwood Avenue Carroll Hutchison Willie Scott Bridge Ney Caldwell Dave Keyser Wade Tramp Caldwell USSCS Dan Covey R. B. Vaple Earl Snead John K. Brash Sanner Thompson Everett French Keyser CG. L. Cook John Beckley Campbell Brooks Adair Platt Phipps He J. Monroe Clifford Mays C. J. Phipps Bibbee Athens Holly Kester Wade Trump Ray D. Milliran Oscar QO. Williams Paul W. Feigley Blanche Spangler Esther Yaple Jess Davis Anie French Mattie Bealy Violet Cook Jane Kester Julia Pack Mary Davis Gerahline Rives Grace Robertson

Monday Music Club Opens Fall Concert Season

Beckley hosts the Monday Music Club season opening next week with two noted artists in a concert sponsored by the club. Events and exact date will be announced later. Mrs S M Miller won the high prize for ladies, Dr Del Daniel won for men. Mrs J Lewis Bumgardner took the ladies consolation and Dr McRae Banks earned the men’s consolation or prize. Mr and Mrs Smith received gifts of renters brane.

Beckley Monday Music Club S. M. Miller del Daniel J. Lewis Bumgardner McRae . Banks Mrs. Smith

Wickhams Entertain at North Kanawhassee for Smiths

Mr and Mrs T W Wickham entertained last evening at their home on North Kanawhassee with a bridge party honoring Congressman Joe L Smith and Mrs Smith who are soon leaving for Washington to spend the winter months. The Wickhams home featured fall floral decorations and six tables of bridge were in play.

T. WH. Wickham North Kanawhassee Joe L. Smith

Mrs Pickus Hosts Bridge Party for Miss Gladys Smith

Mrs James Pickus entertained guests yesterday afternoon at Fairview Apartments in honor of Miss Gladys Smith of Thurntington. The event featured a stylish floral décor and prize awards with Miss Smith receiving the high prize and a keepsake gift, while Mrs Vegh Copeland took the low prize.

James Pickus Fairview Gladys Smith Thurntington Mat Griffiths Pickus Miss Smith Vegh Copeland Mart Griffiths C A, Lynch George ‘Feel W. J. McCreery Hugh Cope- Jan

Tieche Home Hosts Pretty Bridge Party in Yellow Green Theme

ABridge party at Mrs. ALA Tieche's South Oakwood home drew notable social guests including Mrs. Vieche and Mrs. Mary McCulloch Gates. Decor featured yellow and green with gold tulle. prizes went to Mrs. S. A. Caperton high, Mrs. J. C. Wade second, and Mrs. 2. W. Rider consolation.

Ala. Tieche Oakwood Avenue Vieche Mary McCulloch Muer S. A. Caperton C. Wade W. Rider Willie Patterson Clifford Muller E.G. Scott Ach. Grigu C. 8. Lewis Dg. Polley J. 4. Campbell Fisher Wlr. Parks Do. Horne Bennett Roach

West Virginia social notices and travels span weekend

Local society page lists numerous families visiting Charleston Morgantown Wheeling and White Sulphur Springs for bar meetings rodeos and weekends. Guests include Mead Mrs A Cunningham and Mr and Mrs A Gellman of New York City. Family movements feature trips to Pittsburgh Columbus and Alexandria with attendance at Bar Association events and the Coal Operators Rodeo. A funeral service was held at Pineknob cemetery for Henry Walker amid family remembrances.

Woodlaws Wood Gellman New York City Sue Sbs A. Cunningham Asheville Frank Park Uhirvey Atobney Lea Coleman Colenain Wheeling White Salyer Springs West Virginia Bar Association Ebersole Gaines Fayetteville Beckley E.M. Paynes Eleanor Payne J. A. Campbell Charleston Lewis Bumgardner White Sulphur Springs Rupert Darrell Virginia Turner T. W. Wiettham Ulia Helen Trigkeas George ‘Frideas George Photopaulos J. F. Hinkle Meg French Lucius Huntington T. C. Mooretick Mary Dellart Pulaski Marguerite Tanner Rebecca Cook Vanders Herbert Stanisbury Durant Teft Kingston Hadington Lk Hunt Winding Gall Aulge We OL McGinnis Beckley Hospital A. J. Moore Mary Alice Beaster East Main Street WS. Wiggins J 0 Clifton AL D. Smith Francis Conway

Resolution of Respect for Walter Mair Sr

Pines River Lodge No. 1d Knights of Pythias West Virginia offers fraternal sympathy to Walter Mair Jr on the death of his father Walter Mair Sr. The officers and members express sorrow, vow closer friendship, and pledge support in this hour of bereavement. Signed by We Meador, Committee.

Walter Mair Pines River Lodge Knights of Pythias West Virginia Walter Mai Meador

Raleigh Register Society Roster Notes Local Names Listed

A long list of women from Raleigh County and surrounding areas appears on page five of the Raleigh Register dated September 13 1929. Names include Mrs S M Bledsoe Mrs Burmeister Mrs Burwell Ware Mrs K D Bowers Miss Marguerite Johnson Miss Mary Divis and many others.

Raleigh Register Beckley Raleigh County W. VA Ally Thelen Dedian S. M. Bledsoe Re Burmeister Burwell Ware K. DD. Bowers S. Kitts Frank M. Foote Hoss Preston Danick I. 5S. Dupu A. S. Johnston D- Mmundson H.waire iv Mes. Pompels J. We Watkins CG. M. Higgins We Rider Sai Pristian Euson

Parkersburg High Adopts Half Day Schedule

The Parkersburg High School shifts to a half day routine due to construction. The state fire marshal rules the building unsafe for all students at once, so students attend morning sessions while the rest go in the afternoon.

Crne Associated Presa Perkershacg Wo Va Parkersburg Schooal

Beckley Couple Wed Detroit Man In Evening Ceremony

Mes J D Bird announces the marriage of his daughter Miss Theling Meum of Beckley to Mr Grinville Ward of Detroit Michigan. The ceremony was held at six oclock last night and the couple left for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and other points. They will reside in Detroit.

J. D Bird Miss Theling Meum Grinville Ward Detroit Niagara

Blankenships Host Dinner for Guests in Hinton

Mr and Mrs Harry Blankenship entertained last evening at their South Kanawha Street home with a six o clock dinner honoring their daughter Mrs Barrett Giles and Mr Giles of Nashville Kentucky. The table featured nerv lilies and waisturliums with covers for Barrett Giles Louise Mullan Janet Mullan Joe Sullivan Mrs Elizabetholl and Mr Blankenship.

Harry Blankenship Kanawha Street Barrett Giles Me. Giles Nisville Louise Janet Mullan Joe Sullivan Hinton Elizabetholl

Personal Mention in Beckley Notes

Mr and Mrs Earl Curler and Miss Marjorie Rothwell plan a Saturday departure for Buen Vista Van to enroll Miss Rothwell in Southern Seminary for the year ahead. They will visit J F Rothwell, patient at Tucker Sanitorium Richmond. R OM Lambie of Charleston is a local business visitor. Mrs S Krug leaves for somery to visit her step, Mrs J Davis. Leah Buff visits Charleston. Mrs W G Marson, an officer, was Beckley shopper yesterday. Mr and Mrs B E Lewis explain a move from Mount Hope to Beckley before settling in Beckley for their home.

Earl Curler Marjorie Rothwell Buen Vista Van Rothwell Southern Seminary J. F. Rothwell Tucker Richmond R. OM. Lambie Charleston S. Krug Somery Step J. Davis Leah Buff Marson Beckley B. E. Lewis Mount Iope

Love Confession Shattered by Turmoil in a Night Scene

Eddie struggles to confess his deep love to Marian amid jealousy and fear, nearly breaking down as he tries to explain that only Marian matters. Marian’s cool distance and hints of a rival complicate the scene, leaving him guilt ridden and restless as night stretches on.

Louis Blarian Eddie Marian New York King

Local Notes Highlight Appointments and Visits in West Virginia

Munition WV Rev Henry Pelky of Naman filed his appointment here S Morskay night. Services were interesting and well attended. Chris Dickens of Edwight bought the John Harless house and moved it last week. James Clay and Artie Clay of Faseign were in town. Miss Zella Thunter improves from appendicitis. Dennis Clay of Dry Creek was recently flown for work. W A Lewis of Coolridge stayed with sister Mrs J B Turner. Wayman Lemon of Menteal visited town. Miss Frankie Jarrell visits Miss Zella Hunter. Mrs Martha Jarrell at sen attended the Clay reunion at Rock Creek. Community shocked by death.

Henry Pelky Naman S. Morskay Chris Dickens Edwight John Harless Leuse Mr. Edwards St. Albans James Clay Artie Clay Faseign Bestlay Zella Thunter Dennis Clay Dry Creek W. A. Lewis Coolridge Turner Wayman Lemon Menteal Frankie Jarrell Zella Hunter Martha Jarrell Sen Bard Clay Rock Creek

Crow West Virginia Social News From Beckley Week

Crow crowds attended the Beckley faire with ALD reporting a good time. Local residents and visitors from Ebisan Idled fied reentry appointments and guests joined Mr and Mrs Reed, Lally and Green families, plus Irene Richmond and Lillian Vogt. Several travelers from Kentucky and Virginia visited relatives, as did the Hedrick and Epperley families. Otis Bennett suffered leg injuries in a nearby incident.

Beckley WE. Lilly Ebisan Andy Reed Morgan Mes L. W. Lally J. A. Green Small Draghiter Watene Greens H.W. Vogt Cecil Vogt Virginias S.E. Wieland Stall Wuehler Jimmie Elizabeth Astrand Richmond C2 . Melumond Carl Reed Bevan Pitman Glenddedvick C. T. Bedden Guy Farraw Furnas L. W. Lively Irene Hichmond Payellevilly Lillian Vogt the A. Green Glen Hedrick Lily Epperley Carl Epperley Preston Richardsen Trogans Sidney Lily Fiahy Ars Chue Jay Unis Otis Willie Bennett Pita Hite Oto Frente

Harvey West Virginia Community Notices Headline

Local notes report visits and illnesses across Harvey Prudence Whipple Marfrance and Oak Hill areas. Residents including Elvie Hess Elza Clark and the Brown family are listed with illness recoveries and social calls. First Aid team activity noted in Charleston.

Resolutions of Respect for Deceased Brother

The Pineyiver Lodge No. 11 Knights of Pythias in Hulvigh West Virginia expresses heartfelt sympathy to Mrs Minas Seelinges and family on the loss of their husband and brother. The officers and members recall the deceased with fraternal sympathy and pray for comfort, acknowledging God’s sovereign will.

Hulvigh West Virginia Minas Seelinges Pineyiver Lode Knights of Pythias West Vireginia Guy I Diushad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scott Mrs. Wickham Lane Walker Henry Walker Pettus Henry Walker Petrus Vom Brooks van. Ternus John Walker Denaie Pineknob Cemetery Here Associated Press Photo Mexico Senorita Marla Luisa Perez Tejeda Marla del Carmen Farra Blankenships Robert Terry Shannon Crow, W. Va Harvey, W. Va Jessie Foster Pridence Crenie Campbell Whipple Monroe Couity Big Brown CR. Brown Siet Elvie Hess Marfrance Mil Ayers Feo. Brown Ian Dames Margaret Pauline Bowilen Tone Wall Glen Jean Mathes Koone Thomis Ples Norma Jean Wloe Hess Jarvey Vertran Lone Lawrence Mitchell Melvin Urowa Chas, Cianhon Steve Criss Ernest Me Chung Eth Pack Shidas Leal Trown Monies Rhodes Croin Gakill Mary Comba Iney River Lodge NO. 11 Knights Op The Laelies First Baptist Church Raleigh County Bank B. C. Jennings Main St Heckley Ours Shoe Store W.va E.m.payneco Millinery Department Allen A Mad Nay Shoe Store Inc Beckley, W. Va
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