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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1936

Page

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Wedding Held At Methodist Church Friday

Miss Viola Nancy Moore and Lieutenant Everett Kenyon Shimp wed in a single ring ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal church on South Heber street. The bride wore navy blue crepe with corsages, and the couple will reside in Beckley. Guests included several local residents and friends.

Viola Nancy Moore Douglas Moore Carbon Hill Alabama Everett Kenyon Shinp Car W. Shimp St. Clairsville Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church Shimp Carbon Hill High School Hillman Hospital Training School Birmingham Beckley “Hospital Beckley Herlon Kentucky Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana Ohio’ State’ University Columbus 330Th Infantry Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Raleigh Bruce Swim Dorothy Toney Katherine Iser Virginia Whiteman Margaret Rose Williong Thelma Brother Buren. Allen E“Newman John W.bolen Verne "Scott O,"m. Wicker Willis Eee Roy Fair‘child George. Nolan

Mabscott P A committees named for new school year

Mabscott P A held its first meeting of the school year at the school house Thursday evening. President W A Fadeley announced four committees publicity member affairs program and miscellaneous while CS McKinne reported an enthusiastic gathering. Parents and patrons were urged to attend future meetings. Mrs J A Cunningham Miss Mary Cunningham and Ned Quinn were returning from Durham North Carolina after the Duke Colgate football game.

Mabscott P. 7. A W. A. Fadeley Association CS. McKinne J. A. Cunningham Mary Cunningham Ned Quinn Durham N.C Duke-Colgate

Mrs A W Lowe Honored With Shower At Father's Home

Mrs A W Lowe was guest of honor at a shower hosted by her sister Mrs Rouse at her father C C Aufs North Oakwood home. Flowers decorated the lower floors and guests enjoyed games and refreshments for a large gathering of relatives and friends.

A. W."lowe A. W. Lowe Rouse C. C. Auff North Oakwood Alt A. T. Reed W. W. Aliff Acw, Lowe H. Thomson Lillian Thompson McKinney John McKinney

Thornhill Seeks Women Voters for Roosevelt Support

Thornhill tells Raleigh County Democratic women that women will back Roosevelt to ensure security and solid banks and insurance. He argues against constitutional regimentation and highlights HOLC WPA PWA aid while praising Roosevelt’s programs. Local club leaders discuss religious values in politics and party campaign strategy.

Raleigh W. H Red" Thornhill Roosevelt Memoriall Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lee Uandon Thornhill Franklin Roosévelt Beckley HOLC PWA WPA

Beckley Women Return From Southern Trip

A group led by Mrs. K. F. Stewart and Mrs. Flora Hornbarger completed an extensive tour of the south. They visited Silver Springs Florida Tampa Palm Beach and Miami before returning home Friday night.

Shrine Club Dance Promises Delightful Friday Evening

One of the most delightful affairs scheduled for early October is the Shrine Club dance to be held Friday night at the Black Knight Country Club. Members of the organization entertained extensively last winter at Charleston and other nearby points, with Shriners and their ladies as guests.

Shrine Club Black Knight Country Club Charleston Shriners

Power Company Men Are Feted in Beckley District Dinner

Employees of the Beckley district of Appalachian Electric Power were honored at a Friday evening dinner at the Pleasant Inn. The quarterly event included a 6:30 serving time and a safety discussion led by Superintendent C. W. Lovell. Notable attendees listed among guests included George M. Eckley J. A. Cunningham J. H. Collins Hi G. Sessions and others. Miss Juanita Sterne of Mount View High School is weekend guest at her parents’ home in Wilson Street.

Beckley Appalachian Electric Power Pleasant Inn C. W. Lovell George M. Eckley J. A. Cunnningham J.H. Collins C. W.lovell Hi. G Mollohan Keatley Caldwell Juanita Sterne Mount View High School Mrs. H. G. Sterne Wilson Street

Local Notes and Visits From Mabscott Community

Mabscott society items include Donald Gwynn confined at home with illness and Kathy Davenport recovering from injuries after a car accident. Several residents return from Cleveland after attending the American Legion convention. Others host or visit relatives in Martinsville Princeton Charleston and Columbus with town residents planning trips to Roanoke and Washington.

Donald Gwynn Gladys Grace Davenport Cleveland American Legion Anne Maurice Matewan EC. Slater D. ". Green J. B. Stroush Princeton J. B. Kirk Mr. Kirk Virginia Graveley Burston Graveley Martinsville Davenport W. W. Beit 0. B. Elias Charleston D.‘R. Sullivan E. W. Robertson Talcott Jack Neubert Oceana Frank Neubert W. S. Slater Cna Eaot J. Green E. W. Foster Pehorats Roanoke Tommy Floyd W. H. Davenport Gladwin Davenport Donald West Herry Wade Columbus Ohio Detroit J.B. Strauth Charles Push Stotesbury Eugenia Carter Billy Bryant Beckley Tony Sparacino Joe Sparacino Washington, D. C Catholic University

Master Agee's Friends Rally In His Honor

Walter French Agee birthday celebration held Thursday at home with a group of young friends. Games, an attractively decorated pink and white ice course, and a birthday cake with lit candles were enjoyed. Guest list includes Jo An Hutchinson Patsy Trail Dolores Ann McCollum Shirley Barbour Norma Lean Durham Bobby Stansbury Hal Price Clay Price Carroll Doerson Ben Allen Wiley Cabell Agee.

Walter French Agee W. C. Agee Jo An Hutchinson Patsy Trail Dolores Ann McCollum Shirley Barbour Norma Lean Durham Bobby Stansbury Hal Clay Price Carroll Doerson Ben Allen Wiley Cabell Agee

Beckley Delegation At American Legion Convention

Beckley sent a sizeable group to the national American Legion and Auxiliary convention in Cleveland last week. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Price H. Caffee, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Criswell, Mr. and Mrs. Rey T. Elkin, Mr. and Mrs. Draper Lewis, Mrs. Frederick W. Roschi, Misses Grace and Gladys Davenport, Miss Bess Lewis, Miss Voilet Feazelle, Miss Dorothy Calfee, Carlyn Bibb, A. K. Levy, E. L. Kinkead, and Price Calfee Jr.

Master Charles West Birthday Party in Mabscott

Mr and Mrs C M West hosted a birthday gathering at their Mabscott home Friday for son Charles eleventh. Young friends enjoyed games and contests followed by a salad course. Gifts for Charles included many useful items from the group led by Miss Wilma Laird Ingram and others listed among attendees.

C. M. West Mabscott Charles West Wilma Laird Ingram Elizabeth Wallker Marie Joy Fitzpatrick May Armstrong Lucinda Merle Bailey Medge Armstrong Ruth Walker Phil Hedrick Tony Fama Gee Elkins Bobby Patton Paul Loflin Campbell Walker Bobby Bower Gene West Tommy Floyd Lowell Walker Vickie West R. E. West Eleanor West Clara Collins Howard Collins

Entertained by Her at Methodist Parish Hall

Mrs J W Maxwell hosted the Willing Workers at the Methodist Episcopal church Parish Hall Friday evening with entertaining games and a refreshment course for attendees including Mae Meadows Ann Casto Louise Hawks Mariel Wooddell Gloria Jane Sessler Alice Coburn Virginia Davis Mary Katharine Kidd and others. A birth notice from Mabscott reports G E Huffman and wife welcoming Ronald Clyde a ten pound son born Sunday September 20.

J. W. Maxwell Methodist Episcopal Church Mae Meadows Ann Casto Louise.Hawks Mariel Wooddell Gloria Jane Mary Ann Sessler Alice Coburn Virginia Davis Mary Katharine Kidd

Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk Office Listing

Marriage licenses issued include Raleigh Coleman Brown and Mary Elizabeth Davis Beckley Henry Drewry McMillan and Juanita Genevieve Miller Glen Daniel Eugene Paul Linkous and Helen Marie Cline Marco William Henry Williams and Minnie Belle Humphrey Alfred Eugene West and Norma Lee Howell Naoma W A Stanley returns from Texas Centennial Dallas. provides local context.

Raleigh Coleman Brown Fireco Mary Elizabeth Davis Beckley Henry Drewry ‘McMillan Juanita Genevieve Miller Glen Daniel Eugene Paul Linkous Hellen Marie Cline Marco William Henry “Williams Minnie ‘Belle Humphrey Maynor Alfred Eugene West Sundial Land Norma Lee Howell Naoma

Kruschen Salts Promises Quick Relief for Constipation

Advertorial copy touts Kruschen Salts as a daily laxative for a clean tongue stomach and intestines. It claims relief from headaches nervousness and fatigue with a jar lasting weeks and offers money back if not satisfied. Mrs M1 EL Grimm of Colorado endorses the product.

EL Grimm Shermen St Der Colo

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Averett Kenyon Shimp Methodist Church Ray Rice Nora Marshall Robert Doss Wilmer Warden T. C. Syme Dana Hate Nina Odell P.C. Conner Neal Young J. A. Bowman H. N. Riley Helen Walford N. T. Gagalle Erma Godbey John Sikora Ar James McDaniel J. E. AM Emma Sikora Fannie Evangdeldas Deetroit Mich Anna Quesenberry Mary Sikora Bel“va AM Dorothy Smith C. C. Alf da. B Ear Alf L. H. Thormipson Woodrow Aliff IW. W Alf England Leslie Phipps Harry Anderson Democratic Digest D. P. Griffin Power Company Mabscott, Society Keyser - Funeral ‘Home Oakwood Ave West Virginia Raymond’s Beauty Main St Embee Master Agee W.C. Agee Legion Meet Charles West G. E. Huffman Ronald Clyde W. A. Stanley Dallas Vapor Marcel Vivian's Shop Wilfred Beauty Shop Phonie Federal Housing Administration FHA Loans E. H. Crouch Lumber Co City Ave Vera-Rose Vera Rose Beauty Shop MAIN Woolsworth The Beckley Lions Club Lions Blind Fund
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