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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1936

Page

8

First Meet Of Group To Be Tuesday At Woodrow Wilson High

The 35 girl members of the Girl Reserves prepare for their first meeting of the year at 3 17 p m Tuesday. Eleanor Smith presides with Nancy Bal Bees ElizaEth McMahon Dorothy Sheffler and Mrs Co Binford Simms as officers. They plan to visit other county schools organize clubs observe national prayer week and initiate new members. They also support the Charleston Kappa Tau home visit orchestras and school activities while maintaining high standards and a C average for membership.

Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley Kappa Tau Charleston Eleanor Smith Nancy Bal- Bees Elizaeth McMahon Dorothy Sheffler Co. Binford Simms Young Woman’s Christian Association Gr’s United States Raleigh White House Reading Taculty

Mabscott Methodist Ladies Aid welcomes new members

Mrs. Anna Allen hosted the Ladies Aid at her Harper road home. The program featured readings on Closer to Christ after scripture and prayer. Two new members, Mrs. Eva Riner and Mrs. Ruby Douglas, were admitted during the business session. Refreshments followed for numerous attendees.

Anna Allen Ladies Aid Society Mabscott Methodist Church Harper Road Allen Christ Eva Riner Ruby Douglas Emil Phillips M. J. West Ruby Creed J. R. Garrison Clarkson Phipps Mary Davis Pax Bessie Allen Marie Brown Phyllis Gunther Sue Allen Frances Allen Dora Mae Fadeley Carroll Fadeley

Mary Carter Hundley Weds Trent Gilliland in Essex

Mary Carter Hundley and Trent Gilliland wed at Wayside Essex Virginia at 4 p m The ceremony was led by Dr John T T Hundley The bride wore her mother's ivory satin gown with veil A B degree holder from Lynchburg College the bride is daughter of Maury Hundley of Essex The groom son of the late Richard Gilliland holds a Richmond degree and hails from South Boston Virginia

Maury Hundley John Thomas Hampton Miss Garnett Hundley Beckley Burwell Ware Hume Villa Gilliland Richard Gilliland Richmond

Personal Mention Highlights Beckley Residents Activities

Beckley notes list residents traveling for study and health care, family visits, and social events. W H File Jr heads to Charlottesville for University of Virginia studies, Mary Frances Houchins returns from Huntington after a cousin's death, and others visit relatives in Huntington, Newport, Charleston, and Petersburg.

W. H. File Jr Charlottesville University of Virginia Beckley W. H. File Canada Mary Frances Houchins Huntington Glenn Miller Luther C. Houchings Randle Hall Eula Wray Lula Hall Lacy Lilly North Oakwood Avenue Cleo Fuller Newport Earl Sibuld A. J. Mangus and Sons Mount Hope E. T.wood Petersburg William P. Tams W. F. Tams A. B Redden Pete Corey First Avenue Smith Street Fairlawn Avenue D. A. Radford Beckley Hospital Frances Stover Charleston Edmund Johnson McAlpin Bethlehem School of Engineering Lehigh University W. B. Parks Hanger R. C. Miller Fort Spring Arlena Miller Lake Allen J.T. Morris Borderland W. D. Baldwin Jr Edmund Kuharski Minneapolis Minn Will Mackey Archie Mackey Montgomery J. Lewis Bum Sardner Martha Cunningham Chattanooga Tenn Henderson F. L. Banks Blacksburg Roanoke iThey Dwight File J File Lexington G. C. Hedrick Hulett Smith Joe L. Smith Philade Rhia Wharton School of Finance Uniae Pennsylvania E. M. Payne Ve.von Chaecey Rom Charles Henayniddiebrook John Earle Liv John Earle Jr G. A. Lancaster Parkersburg Columbus Cleveland Sawyers Hinton Dilton Farmer

Family Moves and Travels Reported in Regional Notices

A sequence of social notices details relatives planning moves to Bluefield and Newport Virginia, a funeral in Newport, Maine visits, a hospital tonsil operation for Helen Trump, Wallace Givens returning from Europe via Queen Mary with a Princeton stop, weekend guests in Old Sweet Springs, a Pulaski visit planned, and the Mateer family returning to Kittanning Pennsylvania.

Morgantown Bluefield Farmer George M. Parker Newport Earle Sibold Aled Truman Carol Sue Maine Monroe County Helen Trump Lacy Trump Raleigh General Hospital Ee Wallace Givens J. W. Givens Europe Southampton England Cunard New York City Princeton University Princeton N. J E. M. Doss Tommy Jean Shirley Mae Old Sweet Springs G. G. Feazelle L. W. Bennett Pulaski F. M. Shubert Claire Mateer Kittanning, Pa

Friends Fete Hilda Powers Before Trip

Miss Hilda Powers daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Powers of the Harper road leaves today for Washington DC to enter Arlington Hall. A breakfast at Mountain Aix hotel Mount Hope honored her with a formal centerpiece of petunias and cosmos. Guests included Elizabeth Stairs Jane Putman Virginia Evans Virginia Sue Crawford and Anna Marie Starr. Powers received a keepsake gift.

Hilda Powers M. W. Powers Harper Road Washington, D. C Arlington Hall Mountainaix Hotel Mount Hope Miss Powers Elizabeth Stairs Jane Putman Virginia Evans Virginia Sue Crawford Anna Marie Starr Powers

Salvation Army Captain Hubert Holmes Visiting Baltimore

Captain Hubert Holmes of the Red Shield Lodge Salvation Army in Baltimore is in the city visiting friends. He will lead services at the cita del Black Locust tonight at 8 o clock and is president of Gilliland Department Store, which he and his brother own. They will reside in South Boston after a small reception.

Hubert Holmes Red Shield Lodge Salvation Army Baltimore Citadel Gilliland W. Beverley Hume William Waller Hume Garnett Hundley Beckley W. Va Byron Carter Worfolk Richard Gilliland South Boston

Princess Miss Virginia Rose Waddell Named Festival Princess

Princess Miss Virginia Rose Waddell of Philippi will represent the Thir teenth State Senatorial district as a Princess at the Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins. She was appointed by State Senator Lee Sandridge.

Virginia Rose Waddell Philippi Elkins Lee Sandridge

Irene Bonds Honors Mother with Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Irene Bonds hosted a Friday night gathering at her Ninth Street home for her mother Mrs. Allen Bonds. Guests enjoyed games music and a refreshment course before departure.

Allen Bonds Irene Bonds Ninth Street G. D. Miller W. H. Walker A. H. Pendleton Fred Plumiey Nellie Painter Amia Thompson W. W. Henning

James Black Birthday Honor At Raleigh Dinner

Miss Christina Thomson hosted a Friday dinner at her Raleigh home to honor James Black on his birthday. Guests included Lucille Miller Belle Daugherty Wylantha Byrd Christina Thomson John Hartong Joe Black and Carmen Feazelte. the decor featured linens silver and crystal with a garden flower centerpiece. After dinner the group played bridge and enjoyed cake with candles.

Christina Thomson Robert Thomson Raleigh James Black Mr. Black Lucille Miller Belle Daugherty Wylantha Byrd John Hartong Joe Black Carmen Feazelte

Nancy Mitchell Celebrates Fourth Birthday With Friends

Nancy Mitchell hosted a fourth birthday party at her East Beckley home on Thursday afternoon inviting playmates. Mrs. Maya Mitchell led games for the idle guests before refreshments were served. Guests included Barbara PalASiwie, Mrs. Lake Palmer, Clyde Sutphin, Craig Sutphin, Mrs. Clyde Sutphin sr., Bobby Andrews, Mrs. Spencer Andrews, Robert Peters, Mrs. John Peters, Mary Alice Williams, Charlotte Ryan, Mrs. W. C. Rakes, and Mrs. Mayo Mitchell.

Nancy ‘Ann Mitchell Maya Mitchell East Beckley Charlotte Ryan W. C. Rakes Mayo Mitchell

Local Social Event Hosts and Guests Listed

W. M. Bowles and a group including Mrs. Amelia Baker Mrs. Lacy Thompson Miss Ruby Plumley Miss Andis Tarrico Miss Irene Bonds Miss Fannie Pendleton Lacy Thompson Frasure Meadows Mr and Mrs Allen Bonds Lorena and Junior Bonds attended. Miss Bonds was assisted by Miss Ruby Plumley in entertaining.

W. M. Bowles Amelia Baker Lacy Thompson Ruby Plumley Andis Tarrico Irene Bonds Fannie Pendle‘ton Frasure Meadows Allen Bonds Lorena Junior Bonds Miss Bonds

Bragg Sisters Host Class Guests At Mabscott Home

Misses Violet and Hazel Bragg acted as genial hostesses Thursday evening for Calvary Baptist Church Sunday school class in Mabscott. The Harper road home welcomed members with fall flowers enhancing the scene and refreshments for the guests.

Violet Hazel Bragg Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott Harper Road

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