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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1929

Page

17

Social and Personal News Party honors Mrs Ney Caldwell at pink and white buffet

A South Oakwood avenue home hosted a buffet supper and bridge for Mrs Ney Caldwell. Dinners and games ran until late with high prizes won by Miss Dave Keyser and Dr Duff Daniel for the men. consolation prizes awarded to Mrs Wade Trump and Mrs J Lewis Bumgardner. Numerous local guests attended including Mrs Dan Covey and Mrs R B Yaple.

Festus Scott South Oakwood Avenue Carroll Hutchinson Willie Scott Bridge Ney Caldwell Dave Keyser Wade Trump Caldwell Dan Covey R. B. Yaple Earl Snead John K. Brash Samuel Thompson Everett French Keyser Esther Yaple Jess Davis Anie French Mattie Beaty Violet Cook Jane Kester Julia Pack Mary Davis Geraldine Rives Grace Robertson S. M. Miller

Musical season opener in Beckley by two noted artists

Beckley prepares for a fall social highlight as two renowned artists join a concert sponsored by the Monday Music Club. The exact venue and date will be announced later, promising a brilliant opening to the season.

Beckley Monday Music Club

Wickham Hosts Bridge Party for Congressman Smith

Mr and Mrs T N Wickham entertained last evening on North Kanawha Street with a bridge party honoring Congressman Joe L Smith and Mrs Smith who are leaving next week for Washington to spend the winter months. The Wickhams home was decorated with zinnias and marigolds. Six tables of bridge were in play.

T. N. Wickham North Kanawha Street Joe L. Smith

Mrs Pickus Hosts Bridge Party for Miss Gladys Smith

Mrs James Pickus hosted a bridge party yesterday afternoon at her Fairview Apartments home. Two tables played in honor of Miss Gladys Smith of Huntington, with Mrs Mart Griffiths and guest list of eight ladies. Smith won high prize, a dainty gift. low prize went to Mrs Hugh Copeland.

James Pickus Fairview Gladys Smith Huntington Mart Griffiths Pickus Miss Smith Hugh Copeland C. A. Lynch George Teel W.J. McCreery C. W. Cook Walter Privett

Pretty party at Tieche home delights social set

The Tieche residence on South Oakwood hosted a bridge party with hostesses Mrs A A Tieche and Mrs Mary McCulloch Gates. Yellow and green decor featured marigolds, golden tulle and detailed table accents. Prizes went to Mrs S A Caperton, high. Mrs D C Wade, second. and Mrs P W Rider, consolation. a guest list included many local ladies and guests from Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

A. A. Tieche South Oakwood Avenue S. A. Caperton D. C. Wade P. W. Rider Herbert Stansbury R. M. French G. A. Mohler J. ©. Freeman R. K. Rubush J. Lewis Bumgardner H. J. Willfong J. Merritt Gooch Robert Mankin Pittsburgh Howard Wiltzel Baltimore J. A. Campbell J. M. Fisher W. B. Parks J. P. Horne Bennett Roach

Personal Mention Highlights Local Travels and Visitors

Beckley gossip notes list Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carter and Miss Marjorie Rothwell heading to Buena Vista to start at Southern Seminary. Numerous residents, including Rh. M. Lambie and J. F. Rothwell, are visiting relatives and attending events across Charleston, Columbus, White Sulphur Springs, and Pittsburgh, with weddings, christenings, and a funeral noted as well.

Earl Carter Marjorie Rothwell Buena Vista Rothwell Southern Seminary J. F. Rothwell Tucker Richmond, Va

List of names in Kentucky social notice

Miss Helen Dedman of Cynthiana along with numerous matrons and misses including Mrs S M Bledsoe Mrs R J Burmeister Mrs Burwell Ware Mrs K D Bowers Mrs F S Kitts Mrs Frank M Foote Mrs Ross Preston Daniel Mrs E S Dupuy Mrs John Beckley Campbell Mrs E M Payne Mrs M F Odell Mrs S A Caperton Mrs C C Sanders Mrs G W Johnson Mrs T R Rag land Mrs Frank Harkleroad Harvey Mrs Z A Petty Mrs W C Griffith Mess eayre Mrs A S Johnston jr Mrs J S Ed mundson Mrs H W Shawhan jr Mrs H L Crawford Mrs F M Draney Mrs J W Watkins Mrs C M Higgins Mrs P W Rider Mrs Paul Prillman Mrs J S Ellison Mrs T S Williams Mrs D Howe Johnston Mrs P B Barwood Miss Marguerite Johnson Miss Violet Cook Miss Mary Davis.

Helen Dedman Cynthiana S. M. Bledsoe R. J. Burmeister Burwell _ Ware K. D. Bowers F. S. Kitts Frank M. Foote Ross Preston Daniel E. S. Dupuy John Beckley Campbell E. M. Payne M. F. Odell S. A. Caperton C. C. Sanders G. W. Johnson T. R. Ragland Frank Harkleroad Harvey Z. A. Petty Eayre A. S. Johnston, Jr J. S. Edmundson H. W. Shawhan, Jr H. L

Beckley Woman Marries Detroit Man in Evening Ceremony

Mrs. J. A. Bird announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Thelma Mann of Beckley to Mr. Granville Ward of Detroit. The ceremony was held last evening at six o'clock, followed by a honeymoon to Niagara Falls. The couple will reside in Detroit.

J. A. Bird Thelma Mann Granville Ward Detroit Niagara Falls

Blankenships Host Dinner For Daughters Guests

Mr and Mrs Harry Blankenship on South Kanawhan street hosted a 6 oclock dinner for their daughter Mrs Barrett Giles of Paintsville Kentucky and Mr Giles. The dining room featured marigolds and a centerpiece of nasturtiums. The guests included Mr and Mrs Barrett Giles Miss Louise Mullan Miss Janet Mullan Joe Sullivan Miss Elizabeth Blanksip and others from Hinton.

Harry Blankenship South Kanawhan Street Barrett Giles Mr. Giles Paintsville Louise Janet Mullan Joe Sullivan

Blue Blood And Red Chapter XLIV in Love's Turmoil

Eddie struggles to confess love to Marian as jealousy and fear collide with truth. He longs to explain his feelings and the other woman, while Marian probes with cool wit and hints at two-timing. He battles a near breakdown before choosing to face the consequences.

Eddie Marian Pacenectar New York

Munition WV minister Henry Pettry fills engagement

Rev Henry Pettry of Naoma conducted services Saturday night to an attentive crowd. Edwight resident Chris Dickens bought the John Harless house and moved in last week. St Albans man Mr Edwards with James and Arlie Clay from Edwight visited town. Zella Hunter improves from appendicitis as Frank Jarrell visits. Clay reunion at Rock Creek noted. local community shocked by a death.

Henry Pettry Naoma Chris Dickens Edwight John Harless Mr. Edwards St. Albans James Clay Arlie Clay Zella Hunter Dennis Clay Dry Creek W. A. Lewis Coolridge J. B. Turner Wayman Lemon Montreal Frankie Jarrell Martha Jarrell Earl Clay Rock Creek

Crow West Virginia Fair Attendance and Local Visits

Large crowds from Crow West Virginia attended the Beckley fair last week and reported a good time. Rev. K R Lilly of Etson Ridge filled his regular appointment. Mr and Mrs Andy Reed of Glen Morgan visited. Several locals and neighbors hosted and visited, with updates on illness and travel. Otis Bennett of Pluto was badly injured in a car accident with both legs broken.

Beckley K. RK. Lilly Etson Ridge Andy Reed Glen Morgan L. W. Lilly L. A. Green Dalene Virginia S. E. Richmond Jimmie Elizabeth Ashland Mr. Richmond L. Richmond Carl Reed Bryan Pitman Glendleduck Blume Vogt T. Redden Guy Furrow Blue Jay

Harvey WV Social Notes Mix of Visits and Injuries

W Virginia brief items list residents traveling to Monroe county and nearby towns. Emil Avers injured at Harvey mine Monday but not seriously. Several visits to relatives occur from Whipple Marfrance Oak Hill Charleston Glen Jean Beckley and Charleston. First Aid team met in Charleston Sept 7 with members listed.

Jessie Foster Prudence Crenie Campbell Whipple Monroe County Billy Brown KR. Brown Elvie Hess Marfrance Emil Avers Harvey Gee, Brown Lillian James Margaret Ethel McClung Ebb Criss Charleston Thomas Friess Norma Jean W. E. Hess Herman Lane Lawrence Mitchell Melvin Brown Chas. Cumbon Steve Criss Ernest McClung Ethel Pack Beckley Leola Brown Monica Rhodes Oak Hill Mary Cumbou

Resolution of Respect for Walter Muir Sr. Loss

Piney River Lodge No 194 Knights of Pythias West Virginia expresses fraternal sympathy to Walter Muir for the death of his father Walter Muir Sr. The officers and members pledge closer friendship and share his grief, signing W H Meador, Committee.

Walter Muir Wwe Piney River Lodge Knights of Pythias West Virginia W. H. Meador

Resolutions of Respect Piney River Lodge No. 194

Piney River Lodge No 194 Knights of Pythias of West Virginia in Raleigh WV on September 5 1929 express fraternal sympathy to Mrs Emma Seelinger and family for their bereavement. The officers and members state they share their grief and offer support, noting that God brings rest and that they stand as brothers in sorrow.

Raleigh West Virginia Emma Seelinger Piney River Lodge Knights of Pythias

Half Holidays Hit Parkersburg High School This Semester

The Parkersburg High School will operate on half daily sessions this semester due to ongoing construction. Over 1500 students will split attendance with half attending in the morning and the other half in the afternoon after the state fire marshal deemed the building unsafe for full occupancy.

Associated Press Parkersburg W. Va Parkersburg High School

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Scott Mrs. Wickham Rh. M. Lambie S. Krug Montgomery L. Davis Leah Buff W. G. Moran Fireco B. E. Lewis Mount Hope Woodlawn A. S. Goldman Gilty J. A. Cunningham Asheville Frank S. Farkleroad Thorvey Leo A. Coleman Coleman Wheeling White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Bar Association George Maratellus Bennie Sue Marrs Columbus Ohio George Warren Miss Rose Harlow Waerren Morgantown Matt Warren Friends Alexandria Ebersole Gaines Fayetteville FE. M. Payne Eleanor Payne J. Lewis Bormeerdner Rodea Rupert Jarcell Virginia Turner T. H. Wieh*am White Stepher Springs Julia Helen Trioleas George Trioleas George Photopoulos J. B. Hinkle French Lucas T. C. Moorefield Mary Dellart Pulaski Marguerite Turner Rebecca Cook Sanders Payetteville J. G. Durant, Jr Kingston J. H. Hunt Winding Gulf W. H. McGinnis Beckley “Pital A. J. Moore Mary Alice Bruster East Main Street J. S. Higgins J. B. Clifton A. O. Smith Francis Conway Smith Camp Greenbrier River Harry Garvey Jane Walker Henry Walker Pettus Tom Brooks Van John Walker Dennie Cook Pineknob Cemetery Here Blankenships Blue Robert Terry Shannon King Features Syndicate Ing Mexico Senorita Maria Luisa Perez Tejeda Maria del Carmen Perra Crow, W. Va Harvey, W. Va Resolutions OF Respect Piney River Lodge NO the Ladies of the First Baptist Church Raleigh County Bank B. C. Jennings Main St Shoe Store E.m.payne CO Millinery Department Allen A Mad Mag Shoe Store Inc Beckley, W. Va
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