Republican Women Host Sunflower Party at Club
More than 190 women with sunflower pins gathered at the Woman's Clubhouse for a Republican rally tea. Mrs Rosalie Muller presided with other county and visiting guests from Fayette Mercer and Boone counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Clubhouse
W. Ww. Keiner
Rosalie Muller
County Woman’s Republican Club
Enoch L. Ellison
Dayton Meadows
E. L. Burleson
O. D. Bostic
Ruth Reed Cunningham
Washington, D. C
Re Sapaten
Martha Carlton Sanders
Elizabeth’ Yago
Club
C. C. Sanders
L. T. Putnam
Earl Snead
Ross Daniel
J. G. Polley
T. C. Weeks
Raleigh County
Fayette
Mercer
Boone
E. J. Fourney
Mia
Earl Snéad
County Club
L.T. Putman
G. A. Mohler
Calvary Mission Circle Is Feted At Mabscott Home
Mrs. Ray Patton hosted Calvary Baptist Church mission circle in Mabscott with Mrs. William Hurt and Mrs. William Huti assisting. The group opened with hymn singing and prayer, heard a Chron icles discussion, and approved plans for fall festival with a committee to confer with the B Y I U. A social hour followed with refreshments for members and guests including Eagle Rock visitors and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray’ Patton
Mabscott
Calvary Baptist Church
William Hurt
William Huti
H. E. Melton
L. E. Fineout
Effie L. Hedrick
Annz Hutchinson
James Kirk
L. E.fineout
Dawson
L. D. Fink
Gle. Horts
G. E. Honts
Eagle Rock, Va
Emil Phillips
D. R. Sullivan
A. E. Shumaker
Ben Roebuck
Stella Davenport
Nell Shiflett
Leona Fineout
Mary Joe Patton
Ann Patton
Jo Hurt
Masters Jimmie Fineout
Bobby Patton
Huffman Cleared in Board Lumber Conflict Probe
The board found no further dealings after October 1935 with a lumber company amid a probe. The case cites a criminal statute on official misconduct, noting losses of $34.06 to the lumber firm from prior transactions. The court notes lack of a precise definition for official misconduct and the limits of such conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Company
Supreme Court
Board member acquitted in public/private corporate conduct case
The court dismisses the petition and acquits the respondent, noting that no act suggested ill intent or profit, and emphasizing the duty to consult counsel. It cites that in public bodies misconduct can be official, while private firms may incur only civil liability, and upholds lack of wilful wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thhose
Boards of Education
Fisher
Jackson
W. Va
Respondent
Supreme Court
Hamrick
McCutcheon
West Virginia Girl Sings in Washington Spotlight
Miss Olivia Hamilton of Bluefield gains attention as the featured singer at a fashionable Connecticut Avenue restaurant in Washington. The piece notes West Virginia women occupying notable roles beyond government jobs in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
West Virginia
Olivia Hamilton
Bluefield
Connecticut Avenue
Davenport Singers Shine at National Legion Convention
Grace and Gladys Davenport nicknamed the Sweethearts of the Smokeless Coalfields performed before 1,200 at the West Virginia dinner during the five day American Legion convention in Cleveland. Beckley guests of honor, they were praised for their appearance and title throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Grace
Gladys Davenport
West Virginia
American Legion
Cleveland
Misses Davenport
F. W. Roschi
Bluefield
Keiser
Beckley
Leon Criswell
Beckley Rest
Marine Hospital
Beckley College Enrollment Up Despite Growth
Beckley College reports 534 students enrolled this session, up from 519 last year. Of the roll 287 are day students, 207 night students, and 40 night commercial students. Officials foresee 650 in the fiscal year starting September 1 with classes from 8:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., never more than 140 in the building simultaneously. The college is in its fourth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Youth Undergoes Fifth Cataract Operation
A seven year old boy, nearly blind since birth, underwent a fifth cataract operation at Beckley hospital. Dauster John, son of Big Stick, had four prior surgeries restoring vision in his left eye. He will remain in bed several days while doctors assess the latest results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hospital
Dauster Johnson
Big Stick
Fache
Akers Marries Long Branch Woman in Rockville Ceremony
Mr and Mrs H M McGraw of Long Branch announce the marriage of their daughter Margie Lorena to Donald C Akers on May 25 1936 in Rockville Maryland. Rev H K Pasing officiated at Rockville Presbyterian Church. Attendants were Miss Louise Alderson and Miss Clifton Dotson. Mrs Akers teaches in Pax schools and is a Oak Hill High School and Marshall College alumna. Mr Akers is a Beebie Business College graduate and with Hutson Farris and Hurley Company of Wech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. McGraw
Long Branch
Margie Lorena
Donald C. Akers
Rockville
H. K. Pasing
Rockville Presbyterian Church
Louise Alderson
Charlesston
Clifton Dotson
Akers
Pax
Oak Hill High School
Marshall College
Concord State Teachers College
Beebie Business College
Huntington
Hutson, Farris and Hurley Company
Wech
Social Notes From Beckley and Surrounding Areas
Personal notices list residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs John Bolen of Odd who will winter on Fourth Street with their daughter Miss Sylvia Bolen of Beckley. Several others visit, travel, or recover from illness including Mrs Amanda Fink of Deerfield now with Grover Hedrick family, and Mrs H G McGraw who underwent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bolen
Odd
Fourth Street
Sylvia Bolen
Beckley
Amanda Fink
Deerfield
Grover C. Hedrick
Park Avenue
W. T. Williamson
Charleston
Charles Byrd
Lynchburg
H. G. Sterne
S. H. Summers
Kathleen
Roy Fairchild
Craig Ftealing Springs
Summers
Hedrick Apartments
South Heber Street
A.S. Thomas
Milton
J. C. Smith
H.¥. Dillon
Huntington
J.H. Meadows
Wright Road
Salem
Virginia
Daling
Fréd Fink
Familly
Joe Shank
G. C. Hedrick
Lula May
Maui
Princeton
Dewey Ruble
Randolph-Macon Alumnae Organize Chapter Here
Southern West Virginia Association was chosen as the name of the new Randolph Macon College alumnae chapter formed yesterday. Officers for 1936-37 were elected: president Finley Dunlap of Hinton, secretary A C Chandler of Hinton, and treasurer K Douglas Bowers of Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern West Virginia Association
Randolph Macon College
K. Douglas Bowers
Woodlawn Avenue
Finley Dunlap
Hinton
A. C. Chandler
Beckley
P T A Elects Mrs Waid for Current Term
Mrs John Waid was reelected president of the R M I Parent Teacher Association at the first school year meeting held Thursday night. Officers include H B Holmes as vice president and Mrs Jake Lares secretary. Committees named with Ruth Brown Clyde Gregory and Rock Cheek on membership. refreshments and entertainment crews chosen for next meeting. Future meetings set for the third Thursday monthly with a school party after the October business session inviting all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waid
H. B. Holmes
Jake Lares
Hume Vogt
R. B. Holmes
Ruth Brown
Clyde Gregory
Rock Cheek
Lowe Electrical Service Opens in Beckley Area
F C Lowe announces the opening of Lowe Electrical Service offering commercial and domestic work. He previously worked with Beckley Machine and Electric. The firm will supply domestic fixtures and specialize in indirect home lighting. Stan Williamson, noted Kansas State assistant coach and former USC captain, was praised by Howard Jones as a great leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Lowe
Lowe Electrical Service
Lowe
Beckley Machine and Electric Company
Stan Williamson
Kansas State
U. S. C. Trojans
Howard Jones
Weekend visits and travels of Princeton residents
Local social notes report LG Bowling of Princeton visiting friends in North Kanawha Street and Mrs. Resser. Miss Omega McComas of Bluefield visits Miss Pauline Murray. Mrs. Dunlap and Mrs. Chandler of Hinton visit Beckley. J. G. Pedro leaves for Huntington for appendix operation. Mrs. Pedro to accompany. Reed Snead and Jimmy Cummings hosted by the Rubles. P W Aliff guests of C C Aliff family. brothers meet after 12 years. G W Bair hosts daughter and Mrs G E Honts Jr of Eagle Rock VA. Betty Jordan hosts weekend in Washington DC. W C Cash remains ill at home on French Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Robertson
Mabscott
J. E. Houston
Talcott
H. G. McGraw
Milam
Raleigh General Hospital
Jennie Nesmith
Lillybrook
Miss Nesmith
Norman
Park
Willis Gunnoe
Lewisburg
W. AL. ‘McCray
Cleveland
Ohio
Helen Beckley
Huntington
Ruby Honaker
J. F. Buskey
Norfolk
J. O. Freeman
Jay l
Richmond
W. M. Reeser
Beckley Hospital
North Kanawha Street
Julian Owen
Oak Hill
James Halstead
Oak Hill Hospital
Halstead
Pauline Long
Summerlee
Beckley
L. E. Willyoung
LG. Bowling
Princeton
Resser
North
Kanawha St
Omega McComas
Bluefield
Pauline Murray
R. ¥. Dunlap
A. C. Chandler
Hinton
Beck-ley
C. W. Lovell
Montgomery
J. G. Pedro
Neville Street
Veterans’ Hospital
Pedro
Leonard
North Oakwood Avenue
G. W. Bair
G. E. Honts Jr
Eagle Rock
Betty Jordan
Washington, D. C
W. C. Cash
French Street
Eet Se Sas
Harvey-Martin Wedding Held At East Gulf
Mr and Mrs G M Martin of East Gulf announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel to Otis Harvey of Rhodell on Wednesday September 23 at Rhodell Church of God. There were no attendants. Ethel is a Stoco High School junior. Otis is a Stoco graduate class of 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
G. MM. Martin
East Gulf
Stoco High School
Lego
Mr. Harvey
L. W. Harvey
Rhodell
Ural Ferguson Services Today at Camp Creek
Funeral services for six month old Ural Lee Ferguson will be held at 1 PM at Ferguson Cemetery near Camp Creek. He died yesterday morning at home after a two week illness from an intestinal trouble. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Clark Ferguson and brothers Lacy and Kenneth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Creek
Ural Lee Ferguson
Clark Ferguson
Lacy
Kenneth
Ferguson Cemetery
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Calvary ‘Mission Circle
Huffman
Social & Personal News
Kathryn Neely
John Neely
Matthew M. Neely
Janet Olcott
Chauncey Olcott
New York
Saratoga
N. Y
Phillippe de Montaign
Paris
Bluefield Girl
Davenports
Legionaires
Grace
Gladys
Donald Akers
Rockville, Md
Randolph-Macon
Wade Surbaugh
Mary Jo
Surbaugh
Mary McQuade
Mr To McQuade
P.T.A
Waid
Powers
Geo. S. Gilmour
Willis Hotel
Main St
Embee
Marguerite
Harvey-Martin
St. Mary's
Calif
Gaels
Kezar Stadium
San Francisco
Koppers and
New River Scrip Accepted
Sally Ann
Malin St
Ural Ferguson
Kochi
Lilly Building
Rahall’s
Rahail’s
Levine
Gothcmna
New Fall
Peacock
Rahall
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