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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1935

Page

5

Fidelis Class Holds Interesting Session

The Fidelis class of the First Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. James M. Hayes on Ellison avenue for a business and social evening. The program featured group singing, a devotional by Mrs. J. Edwin Dickerson, prayers, and a discussion on building the Christlike spirit. Refreshments were served, and plans were made for bake and rummage sales. Mrs. E. M. Payne Jr. was chosen secretary treasurer to fill a vacancy.

First Baptist Church James M. Hayes Ellison Avenue Jesus G. E. Hedrick J. Ed Win Dickerson Hayes Inez Caffee J. C. Mabe L. G. Houser J. Edwin Dickerson French Davis Harry May J. H. Meadows J. A. Monico Fletcher Mann G. Dean Richmond Roy F. Hodge Dewey Meador C. R. Samples Ray Loflin Sue Adair O. C. Helm M. F. Barkesdale Ted Carney Draper Lewis Joe Hutchinson Kendra Hutchinson W. I. Beavers Grace Lilly W. M White Cross Atwell Catron’s E. M. Payne, Jr Banks

Ragland Hosts Vestry Dinner At Woodlawn Home

T. R. Ragland acted as host to St. Stephen's Episcopal vestry last evening at his Woodlawn avenue residence. A six o'clock dinner was served with Rev. George Shirley of Charleston and other vestry members including W. A. James, R. D. Watts, Dr. Charles M. Higgins, H. G. Huffman, Paul B. Earnaad, Z. A. Petty, Charles S. Lewis and T. R. Ragland in attendance.

T. R. Ragland St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Woodlawn Avenue George Shirley Charleston W. A. James R. D. Watts Charles M. Higgins H. G. Huffman Paul B. Earnaad Z. A. Petty Charles S. Lewis

Altar Guild Holds Session At St Stephens Church

The Altar Guild of St Stephens Episcopal Church met Thursday afternoon at the home of president Mrs F L Banks. The program focused on business routine and discussion of future projects and activities.

Altar Guild St. Stephens Episcopal Church F. L. Banks

Christian Church Groups To Meet

The Young Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian church will meet Monday at 7 30 P M at designated places. Group 1 led by Mrs J R Beaty with Miss Lara Clay. Group 2 led by Mrs Roy T Elkin with Mrs A L Honaker and Mrs RB Meadows. Group 3 led by Miss Voilet Feazelle with Miss Hila Shumate and hostesses Mrs T A McDaniel and Mrs Everett Smith. Group 4 led by Mrs C A Garten with Mrs J H Eads. Group 5 led by Mrs Mack Meador with Mrs Walker Hall.

Young Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church J. R. Beaty Lara Clay Roy T. Elkin A. L. Honaker RB. F. Meadows Voilet Feazelle Hila Shumate T. A. McDaniel Everett Smith C. A. Garten J. H. Eads Mack Meador Walker Hall

Local Social News Residents Host and Visit in Charleston

Personal mentions note Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall of Chicago guests at S. M. Miller on North Kanawha street. Mrs. E C Minter and Misses Evelyn Frances and Doyle Minter plus Mrs. Minter motor visited Charleston on Wednesday. Mrs. William MacTaggart returned from Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. D Howe Johnston hosted guests yesterday.

Harry Hall Chicago, Ill S. M. Miller Kanawha Street E. C. Minter Evelyn and Frances Minter Doyle Minter Charleston William MacTaggart Atlantic City N. J D. Howe Johnston

Weekend visitors and travels from local area families

A string of local residents and relatives prepare weekend visits and trips. Notables include Dr A E Amick and Dr R L Anderson in Charleston, families of Smith and Griffith at Greenbrier camp, Miss Ellen Eastham and Miss Virginia Byers heading home to Harrisonburg, and many others returning from Charleston, Baltimore, Lynchburg, Clifton Forge, and Knoxville with plans for weekend gatherings and honeymoons.

A. E. Amick R. L. Anderson Charleston Joe L. Smith W. C. Griffith Greenbrier C. H. Mead New York Ellen Eastham Virginia Byers Harrisonburg Louise Davis L. H. Davis D. Howe Johnston Sam McCorkle R. K. Rubush Rubush Lewisburg Middlebrook A. S. Mead Jack McCreery Henry Conway Beckley John D. Pugh Baltimore

Senator Il Morgantown visit to Huntington relatives

Senator Il Morgantown and Miss Edna Williams departed this morning for a several days visit to relatives in Huntington, aiming to spend time with family. Edna Williams accompanies the senator on the trip.

Morgantown Edna Williams Huntington

Roosevelt Plans $200 Million Direct Grants to States

President Roosevelt announced a plan to approve direct grants totaling 200 million dollars to states and municipalities before leaving for the Pacific coast. The grants would be matched at 55 percent by communities, creating about 425 million dollars for local public works projects. The statement followed discussion on permanent public works programs.

Roosevelt Pacific Coast

Plan to Permanently Establish CCC With Reduced Enrollment

Policy to establish permanently the Civilian Conservation Corps favors a reduced level of 300000 men though current enrollment is about 600000. To meet the present requirement, an additional allowance of 75000000 dollars was authorized.

Civilian Conservation Corps

Woman angler lands biggest king mackerel catch

A king mackerel weighing 18 12 pounds was landed at Pensacola Florida recently by Miss Jean Sintes of New Orleans. The fish was labeled the biggest catch of the season by a woman angler.

Pensacola Fla Jean Sintes New Orleans

Asheville man who has seen one film in his life

J. R. Teague, a 56 year old resident of Asheville North Carolina, has watched only one motion picture in his life. That film starred the late Will Rogers.

J. R. Teague Asheville, N. C Will Rogers

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